2009 Mercedes-benz G Class Owners Manual

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26 Instrument cluster Instrument cluster Function Page Function Page : Speedometer with: L Low-beam headlamp indicator lamp d Electronic Stability Program (ESP®) warning lamp h Combination low tire pressure/TPMS malfunction telltale, USA only h Low tire pressure telltale, Canada only $ Brake warning lamp, USA only J Brake warning lamp, Canada only ; # Left turn signal indicator lamp = Multifunction display ? ! Right turn signal indicator lamp 72 217 157, 219 157, 219 215 215 75 98 75 A Tachometer with: ! Antilock Brake System (ABS) indicator lamp 7 Seat belt telltale + Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) indicator lamp = Engine malfunction indicator lamp, USA only ; Engine malfunction indicator lamp, Canada only K High-beam headlamp indicator lamp B Fuel gauge with: 8 Fuel tank reserve warning lamp ( the arrow indicates that the fuel filler flap is on the right-hand side) C Coolant temperature gauge 214 43, 216 32, 216 218 218 75 218 96 463_AKB; 2; 52, en-US d2ureepe, 2008-12-02T10:52:11+01:00 - Seite 27 Version: 2.11.7.1 Function D Reset button for: Trip odometer Settings Adjusting instrument cluster illumination Multifunction steering wheel 27 Page Multifunction steering wheel 96 103 96 Function : Multifunction display ; Press button W or X • to select submenus in the Settings menu • to set values • to set the volume = Press button 6 • to answer a call • to dial1 • to redial1 Press button ~ • to end a call • to reject an incoming call ? Press button V or U to select next or previous menu Page 98 104 110 110 110 110 110 97 1 Function only available in telephone menu. 463_AKB; 2; 52, en-US d2ureepe, 28 Center console Function A Press button & or * briefly • to move within a menu • to select previous or next track, or stored station within Audio/ DVD menu • to switch to the phone book and select a name or number within Telephone menu Press and hold button & or * • to select previous or next track with quick search, or to select previous or next station in station list or wave band within Audio/ DVD menu 100 110 100 • to start the quick search in the phone book within Telephone menu 110 i Canada vehicles: The steering wheel in this vehicle may vary from steering wheel shown. However, multifunction steering wheel symbols and feature description apply to Canada vehicles as well. i G 55 AMG: The steering wheel in this vehicle may vary from steering wheel shown. However, multifunction steering wheel symbols and feature description apply to AMG vehicles as well. 2008-12-02T10:52:11+01:00 - Seite 28 Version: 2.11.7.1 Page Center console Upper part Function : Seat heating switch, driver’s side ; Windshield defroster switch = Rear window wiper/washer switch ? Electronic Stability Program (ESP®) switch A Differential lock switches B Central unlocking switch Central locking switch C Alarm system indicator lamp Tow-away alarm off switch D Seat heating switch, front passenger side E Seat ventilation switch, front passenger side Page 66 124 80 52 93 60 60 54 55 66 66 463_AKB; 2; 52, en-US d2ureepe, 2008-12-02T10:52:11+01:00 - Seite 29 Version: 2.11.7.1 Center console 29 Function Page Lower part F Hazard warning flasher switch G Front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp H COMAND system, see separate operating instructions I Climate control J Ashtray Cigarette lighter K Seat ventilation switch, driver’s side 75 36 119 133 134 66 Function : Storage compartment ; Gear selector lever = Transfer case switch ? Parking brake lever Page 130 87 91 86 463_AKB; 2; 52, en-US d2ureepe, 2008-12-02T10:52:11+01:00 - Seite 30 Version: 2.11.7.1 30 Door control panel Overhead control panel Door control panel Function Page : Switches for opening/ closing front and rear door windows Override switch ; Seat adjustment = Inside door handle ? Memory function (for storing seat, exterior rear view mirrors, and steering wheel settings) 81 49 63 59 70 Function : Tele Aid (emergency call system) button ; Cargo compartment lamps on/off = Right reading lamp on/off ? Power tilt/sliding sunroof switch A Automatic interior lighting B Interior rear view mirror C Garage door opener D Hands-free microphone for Tele Aid (emergency call system) and telephone E Left reading lamp on/off Page 137 78 77 125 77 69 140 77 463_AKB; 2; 52, en-US d2ureepe, 2008-12-02T10:52:11+01:00 - Seite 31 Version: 2.11.7.1 Vehicle equipment .............................. 32 Occupant safety .................................. 32 Panic alarm .......................................... 49 Driving safety systems ....................... 50 Anti-theft systems .............................. 54 31 463_AKB; 2; 52, en-US d2ureepe, 32 Occupant safety Vehicle equipment i This Operator’s Manual describes all features, standard or optional, potentially available for your vehicle at the time of purchase. Please be aware that your vehicle might not be equipped with all features described in this manual. Occupant safety Introduction In this section you will learn the most important facts about the restraint system components of the vehicle. The restraint systems are: RSeat belts RChild restraints RLower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH) Additional protection potential is provided by: RSupplemental Restraint System (SRS) with - Air bags - Air bag control unit (with crash sensors) - Emergency Tensioning Device (ETD) for front and rear outer seat belts - Seat belt force limiter RAir bag system components with - Front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp - Front passenger seat with BabySmartTM air bag deactivation system Although the systems are independent, their protective functions work in conjunction with each other. G Warning! Modifications to or work improperly conducted on restraint system components or their wiring, as well as tampering with interconnected electronic systems, can lead 2008-12-02T10:52:11+01:00 - Seite 32 Version: 2.11.7.1 to the restraint systems no longer functioning as intended. Air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices (ETDs), for example, could deploy inadvertently or fail to deploy in accidents although the deceleration threshold for air bag deployment is exceeded. Therefore, never modify the restraint systems. Do not tamper with electronic components or their software. i For information on infants and children traveling with you in the vehicle and restraint systems for infants and children, see “Children in the vehicle” (Y page 44). SRS indicator lamp The SRS system conducts a self-test when the ignition is switched on and in regular intervals while the engine is running. This facilitates detection of system malfunctions. The + indicator lamp in the instrument cluster comes on when the ignition is switched on and goes out no later than a few seconds after the engine has been started. The SRS components are in operational readiness if the + indicator lamp is not lit when the engine is running. A malfunction in the system has been detected if the + indicator lamp Rfails to go out after approximately 4 seconds after the engine is started Rdoes not come on at all Rcomes on after the engine was started or while driving G Warning! In the event that the + indicator lamp comes on while driving or does not come on at all, the SRS self-check has detected a malfunction. For your safety, we strongly recommend that you contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately to have 463_AKB; 2; 52, en-US d2ureepe, 2008-12-02T10:52:11+01:00 - Seite 33 Version: 2.11.7.1 the system checked; otherwise the SRS may not deploy when needed in an accident, which could result in serious or fatal injury, or it might deploy unexpectedly and unnecessarily which could also result in injury. In addition, improper work on the SRS creates a risk of rendering the SRS inoperative or causing unintended air bag deployment. Work on the SRS must therefore only be performed by qualified technicians. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. If it is necessary to modify an air bag system to accommodate a person with disabilities, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call our Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) for details. Air bags G Warning! Air bags are designed to reduce the potential of injury and fatality in certain frontal impacts (front air bags), or side impacts (window curtain air bags). However, no system available today can completely eliminate injuries and fatalities. The deployment of the air bags temporarily releases a small amount of dust from the air bags. This dust, however, is neither injurious to your health, nor does it indicate a fire in the vehicle. The dust might cause some temporary breathing difficulty for people with asthma or other breathing trouble. To avoid this, you may wish to get out of the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. If you have any breathing difficulty but cannot get out of the vehicle after the air bag inflates, then get fresh air by opening a window or door. G Warning! To reduce the risk of injury when the front air bags inflate, it is very important for the driver and front passenger to always be in a properly Occupant safety 33 seated position and to wear their respective seat belt. For maximum protection in the event of a collision always be in normal seated position with your back against the seat backrest. Fasten your seat belt and make sure it is properly positioned on your body. Since the air bag inflates with considerable speed and force, a proper seating position and correct positioning of the hands on the steering wheel will help to keep you at a safe distance from the air bag. Occupants who are not wearing their seat belt, are not seated properly or are too close to the air bag can be seriously injured or killed by an air bag as it inflates with great force instantaneously: RSit with the seat belt properly fastened in a position that is as upright as possible with your back against the seat backrest. RMove the driver seat as far back as possible, still permitting proper operation of vehicle controls. The distance from the center of the driver’s chest to the center of the air bag cover on the steering wheel must be at least 10 inches (25 cm) or more. You should be able to accomplish this by adjusting the seat and steering wheel. If you have any difficulties, please contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. RDo not lean your head or chest close to the steering wheel or dashboard. RKeep hands on the outside of the steering wheel rim. Placing hands and arms inside the rim can increase the risk and potential severity of hand/arm injury when the driver front air bag inflates. RAdjust the front passenger seat as far as possible rearward from the dashboard when the seat is occupied. ROccupants, especially children, should never place their bodies or lean their heads in the area of the door where the window curtain air bag inflates. This could result in serious injuries or death should the window 463_AKB; 2; 52, en-US d2ureepe, 34 Occupant safety curtain air bag be deployed. Always sit as upright as possible, wear the seat belt properly and use an appropriately sized infant restraint, toddler restraint, or booster seat recommended for the size and weight of the child. RChildren 12 years old and under must never ride in the front seat, except in a Mercedes- Benz authorized BabySmartTM compatible child seat, which operates with the BabySmartTM air bag deactivation system installed in the vehicle to deactivate the front passenger front air bag when it is installed properly. Otherwise they will be struck by the air bag when it inflates in a crash. If this happens, serious or fatal injury will result. Failure to follow these instructions can result in severe injuries to you or other occupants. If you sell your vehicle, it is important that you make the buyer aware of this safety information. Be sure to give the buyer this Operator’s Manual. G Warning! Accident research shows that the safest place for children in an automobile is in the rear seat. Should you choose to place a child 12 years old or under in the front passenger seat of your vehicle, you must properly use a BabySmartTM child restraint which will turn off the front passenger front air bag. To help avoid the possibility of injury, please follow these guidelines: (1) (2) Always sit as upright as possible, properly use the seat belts, and for children 12 years old and under, use an appropriately sized infant restraint, toddler restraint, or booster seat recommended for the size and weight of the child. Always wear seat belts properly. Air bags are designed to deploy only in certain frontal impacts (front air bags) and in side impacts (window curtain air bags) which 2008-12-02T10:52:11+01:00 - Seite 34 Version: 2.11.7.1 exceed preset deployment thresholds. Only in the event of such a situation will they provide their supplemental protection. The driver and passengers should always wear their seat belts. Otherwise it is not possible for the air bags to provide their supplemental protection. In case of other types of impacts and impacts below air bag deployment thresholds, air bags will not deploy. The driver and passengers will then be protected to the extent possible by a properly fastened seat belt. A properly fastened seat belt is also needed to provide the best possible protection in a rollover. Air bags are not a substitute for seat belts. Always wear your seat belt, regardless of whether or not your vehicle is equipped with air bags. It is important to your safety and that of your passengers that you replace deployed air bags and repair any malfunctioning air bags to make sure the vehicle will continue to provide supplemental crash protection for occupants. Safety guidelines for the seat belt, Emergency Tensioning Device (ETD) and air bag G Warning! RDamaged seat belts or seat belts that have been subjected to stress in an accident must be replaced and their anchoring points must also be checked. Only use seat belts installed or supplied by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. RAir bags and pyrotechnic Emergency Tensioning Devices (ETDs) contain perchlorate material, which may require special handling and regard for the environment. Check with your local government’s disposal guidelines. California residents, see 463_AKB; 2; 52, en-US d2ureepe, 2008-12-02T10:52:11+01:00 - Seite 35 Version: 2.11.7.1 Occupant safety 35 therefore only be performed by qualified technicians. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. RFor your protection and the protection of others, when scrapping the air bag unit or ETD, our safety instructions must be followed. These instructions are available from any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. RGiven the considerable deployment speed, required inflation volume, and the material of the air bags, there is the possibility of abrasions or other, potentially more serious injuries resulting from air bag deployment. If you sell your vehicle, we strongly recommend that you inform the subsequent owner that the vehicle is equipped with SRS and refer them to the applicable section in the Operator’s Manual. Front air bags G Observe Safety notes, see page 33. www.dtsc.ca.gov/HazardousWaste/ Perchlorate/index.cfm. RAir bags and ETDs are designed to function on a one-time-only basis. An air bag or ETD that is deployed must be replaced. RDo not pass seat belts over sharp edges. They could tear. RDo not make any modification that could change the effectiveness of the seat belts. RDo not bleach or dye seat belts as this may severely weaken them. In a crash they may not be able to provide adequate protection. RNo modifications of any kind may be made to any components or wiring of the SRS. This includes changing or removing any component or part of the SRS, the installation of additional trim material, seat covers, badges, etc. over the steering wheel hub, front passenger front air bag cover, outboard sides of the seat backrests, door trim panels, or door frame trims, and installation of additional electrical/electronic equipment on or near SRS components and wiring. Keep area between air bags and occupants free of objects (e.g. packages, purses, umbrellas, etc.). RDo not hang items such as coat hangers from the coat hooks or handles over the door. These items may be thrown around in the vehicle and cause head and other injuries when the window curtain air bag is deployed. RAir bag system components will be hot after an air bag has inflated. Do not touch them. RNever place your feet on the instrument panel, dashboard, or on the seat. Always keep both feet on the floor in front of the seat. RIn addition, improper repair work on the SRS creates a risk of rendering the SRS inoperative or causing unintended air bag deployment. Work on the SRS must Driver’s front air bag : and front passenger front air bag ; are designed to provide increased protection for the driver and front passenger against the risk of injuries to the head and thorax. Driver and front passenger front air bags are deployed Rin the event of certain frontal impacts Rif impact exceeds a preset deployment threshold 463_AKB; 2; 52, en-US d2ureepe, 36 Occupant safety Rif the system determines that air bag deployment can offer additional protection to that provided by the seat belt Rdepending on whether the seat belt is in use Rindependently of the window curtain air bags The air bags will not deploy in impacts which do not exceed the system’s preset deployment thresholds. You will then be protected by the fastened seat belts. The front air bags will not deploy in the event of a rollover unless the vehicle’s rate of longitudinal deceleration or acceleration exceeds the preset deployment threshold for the front air bags. The front passenger front air bag will only be deployed if Rthe front passenger seat is occupied Rthe 4/ indicator lamp in the center console is not lit (Y page 36) Rthe impact exceeds a preset deployment threshold ! Do not place objects heavier than 20 lb (9 kg) on the front passenger seat. This could cause the front air bag on the front passenger side to deploy in a crash which exceeds the system’s deployment threshold. Window curtain air bags G Observe Safety notes, see page 33. 2008-12-02T10:52:11+01:00 - Seite 36 Version: 2.11.7.1 When deployed, window curtain air bags : are designed to provide increased protection for the head (but not the chest or arms) of the occupants on the side of the vehicle on which the impact occurs. Window curtain air bags : are deployed Ron the impacted side of the vehicle Rin side impacts exceeding a preset deployment threshold Rindependently of the front air bags Rregardless of whether the front passenger seat is occupied Rregardless of whether the seat belt is in use Rin certain vehicle rollovers, if the system determines that air bag deployment can offer additional protection to that provided by the seat belt Window curtain air bags : are not deployed in impacts which do not exceed the system’s deployment threshold. Window curtain air bags : deploy in the area indicated by the arrows. BabySmart™ air bag deactivation system Your vehicle is equipped with the BabySmartTM air bag deactivation system. G Warning! According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating position. Thus, we strongly recommend that children be placed in the rear seats whenever possible. Regardless of seating position, children 12 years old and under must be seated and properly secured in an appropriate infant restraint, toddler restraint, or booster seat recommended for the size and weight of the child. The infant or child restraint must be properly secured with the vehicle’s seat belt, the seat 463_AKB; 2; 52, en-US d2ureepe, 2008-12-02T10:52:11+01:00 - Seite 37 Version: 2.11.7.1 belt and top tether strap, or lower anchors and top tether strap, fully in accordance with the child seat manufacturer’s instructions. Occupants, especially children, should always sit as upright as possible, wear the seat belt properly and use an appropriately sized infant restraint, toddler restraint, or booster seat recommended for the size and weight of the child. Children can be killed or seriously injured by an inflating air bag. Note the following important information when circumstances require you to place a child in the front passenger seat: RChildren 12 years old and under must never ride in the front seat, except in a Mercedes- Benz authorized BabySmartTM compatible child seat, which operates with the BabySmartTM system installed in the vehicle to deactivate the front passenger front air bag when it is installed properly. Otherwise they will be struck by the air bag when it inflates in a crash. If this happens, serious or fatal injury will result. RA child in a rear-facing child restraint on the front passenger seat will be seriously injured or even killed if the front passenger front air bag inflates in a collision which could occur under some circumstances, even with the air bag technology installed in your vehicle. The only means to completely eliminate this risk is to never place a child in a rear-facing child restraint in the front seat. We therefore strongly recommend that you always place a child in a rear-facing child restraint in a backseat. RIf you must install a BabySmartTM compatible rear-facing child restraint on the front passenger seat because circumstances require you to do so, make sure the 4/ indicator lamp is illuminated, indicating that the front passenger front air bag is deactivated. Should the 4/ indicator lamp not illuminate or go out while the restraint is Occupant safety 37 installed, please check installation. Periodically check the 4/ indicator lamp while driving to make sure the 4/ indicator lamp is illuminated. If the 4/ indicator lamp goes out or remains out, do not transport a child on the front passenger seat until the system has been repaired. A child in a rear-facing child restraint on the front passenger seat will be seriously injured or even killed if the front passenger front air bag inflates. RIf you have to place a child in a forward- facing child restraint on the front passenger seat, move the seat as far back as possible, use the proper child restraint recommended for the age, size and weight of the child, and secure child restraint with the vehicle’s seat belt according to the child seat manufacturer’s instructions. G Warning! When using a BabySmartTM compatible child seat on the front passenger seat, the front passenger front air bag will not deploy only if the 4/ indicator lamp remains illuminated. Please be sure to check the 4/ indicator lamp every time you use a BabySmartTM compatible child seat on the front passenger seat. Should the 4/ indicator lamp go out while the restraint is installed, please check installation. If the 4/ indicator lamp remains out, do not use the BabySmartTM restraint to transport a child on the front passenger seat until the system has been repaired. 463_AKB; 2; 52, en-US d2ureepe, 38 Occupant safety 2008-12-02T10:52:11+01:00 - Seite 38 Version: 2.11.7.1 devices may interfere with the BabySmartTM air bag deactivation system. Such signal interference may cause the 4/ indicator lamp not to come on during self-test or be continuously lit, indicating that the system is not functioning. G Warning! The BabySmartTM air bag deactivation system will ONLY work with a special child seat designed to operate with it. It will not work with child seats which are not BabySmartTM compatible. Never place anything between seat cushion and child seat (e.g. pillow), since it reduces the effectiveness off the BabySmartTM air bag deactivation system. The bottom of the child seat must make full contact with the front passenger seat cushion. An incorrectly mounted child seat could cause injuries to the child in case of an accident, instead of protecting the child. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for installation of special child seats. Seat belts Safety notes The use of seat belts and infant and child restraint systems is required by law in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. territories and all Canadian provinces. Even where this is not the case, all vehicle occupants should have their seat belts fastened whenever the vehicle is in motion. For information on infants and children traveling with you in the vehicle and restraint systems for infants and children, see “Children in the vehicle” (Y page 44). G Warning! Always fasten your seat belt before driving off. Always make sure all of your passengers are Special BabySmartTM compatible child seats, designed for use with the Mercedes-Benz system, are required for use with the BabySmartTM air bag deactivation system. Please contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for information on availability. With the special child seat installed properly, the front passenger front air bag will not deploy. The 4/ indicator lamp : will be illuminated, except with the SmartKey removed from the starter switch or with the starter switch in position 0. The system does not deactivate the window curtain air bag and the Emergency Tensioning Device (ETD). Self-test BabySmart™ without special child seat installed After turning the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 1 or 2 the 4/ indicator lamp comes on for approximately 6 seconds and then goes out. If the 4/ indicator lamp should not come on or is continuously lit, the system is not functioning. You must see an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center before seating any child on the front passenger seat. More information can be found in the “Practical hints” section (Y page 220). G Warning! Do not place powered-on laptops, mobile phones, electronic tags such as those used in ski passes and like electronic devices on the front passenger seat. Signals from such 463_AKB; 2; 52, en-US d2ureepe, 2008-12-02T10:52:11+01:00 - Seite 39 Version: 2.11.7.1 properly restrained. You and your passengers should always wear seat belts. Failure to wear and properly fasten and position your seat belt greatly increases your risk of injuries and their likely severity in an accident. If you are ever in an accident, your injuries can be considerably more severe without your seat belt properly buckled. Without your seat belt buckled, you are much more likely to hit the interior of the vehicle or be ejected from it. You can be seriously injured or killed. In the same crash, the possibility of injury or death is lessened if you are properly wearing your seat belt. The air bags can only protect as intended if the occupants are properly wearing their seat belts. G Warning! Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat backrest in an excessively reclined position as this can be dangerous. You could slide under the seat belt in a collision. If you slide under it, the seat belt would apply force at the abdomen or neck. That could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The seat backrest and seat belt provide the best restraint when the wearer is in a position that is as upright as possible and the seat belt is properly positioned on the body. G Warning! Never let more people ride in the vehicle than there are seat belts available. Make sure everyone riding in the vehicle is correctly restrained with a separate seat belt. Never use a seat belt for more than one person at a time. G Warning! Damaged seat belts or seat belts that have been subjected to stress in an accident must be replaced and their anchoring points must also be checked. Only use seat belts which have been approved by Mercedes-Benz. Occupant safety 39 Do not make any modifications to the seat belts. This can lead to unintended activation of the ETDs or to their failure to activate when necessary. Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may severely weaken them. In a crash they may not be able to provide adequate protection. Have all work carried out only by qualified technicians. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Proper use of seat belts G Warning! USE SEAT BELTS PROPERLY RSeat belts can only work when used properly. Never wear seat belts in any other way than as described in this section, as that could result in serious injuries in case of an accident. REach occupant should wear their seat belt at all times, because seat belts help reduce the likelihood of and potential severity of injuries in accidents, including rollovers. The integrated restraint system includes SRS (driver front air bag, front passenger front air bag, window curtain air bags for door windows), Emergency Tensioning Devices (ETDs) and seat belt force limiters. The system is designed to enhance the protection offered to properly belted occupants in certain frontal (front air bags and ETDs) and side (window curtain air bags and ETDs) impacts which exceed preset deployment thresholds. RNever wear the shoulder belt under your arm, against your neck or off your shoulder. In a frontal crash, your body would move too far forward. That would increase the chance of head and neck injuries. The seat belt would also apply too much force to the ribs or abdomen, which could severely injure internal organs such as your liver or spleen. 463_AKB; 2; 52, en-US d2ureepe, 40 Occupant safety 2008-12-02T10:52:11+01:00 - Seite 40 Version: 2.11.7.1 Adjust the seat belt so that the shoulder section is located as close as possible to the middle of the shoulder (it should not touch the neck). Never pass the shoulder portion of the seat belt under your arm. For this purpose, you can adjust the height of the seat belt outlet. RPosition the lap belt as low as possible on your hips and not across the abdomen. If the lap belt is positioned across your abdomen, it could cause serious injuries in a crash. RNever wear seat belts over rigid or breakable objects in or on your clothing, such as eyeglasses, pens, keys etc., as these might cause injuries. RMake sure the seat belt is always fitted snugly. Take special care of this when wearing loose clothing. RNever use a seat belt for more than one person at a time. Do not fasten a seat belt around a person and another person or other objects at the same time. RSeat belts should not be worn twisted. In a crash, you would not have the full width of the seat belt to distribute impact forces. The twisted seat belt against your body could cause injuries. RPregnant women should also always use a lap/shoulder belt. The lap belt portion should be positioned as low as possible on the hips to avoid any possible pressure on the abdomen. RPlace the seat backrest in a position that is as upright as possible. RCheck your seat belt during travel to make sure it is properly positioned. RNever place your feet on the instrument panel, dashboard, or on the seat. Always keep both feet on the floor in front of the seat. RWhen using a seat belt to secure infant restraints, toddler restraints, or children in booster seats, always follow the child seat manufacturer’s instructions. G Warning! Do not pass seat belts over sharp edges. They could tear. Do not allow the seat belt to get caught in the door or in the seat adjustment mechanism. This could damage the seat belt. Never attempt to make modifications to seat belts. This could impair the effectiveness of the seat belts. Fastening the seat belts G Warning! According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating position. Thus, we strongly recommend that children be placed in the rear seats whenever possible. Regardless of seating position, children 12 years old and under must be seated and properly secured in an appropriately sized infant restraint, toddler restraint, or booster seat recommended for the size and weight of the child. For additional information, see “Children in the vehicle”. A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is significantly increased if the child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle and/ or the child is not properly secured in the child restraint. G Warning! Children 12 years old and under must never ride in the front seat, except in a Mercedes- Benz authorized BabySmartTM compatible child seat, which operates with the BabySmartTM system installed in the vehicle to deactivate the front passenger front air bag when it is installed properly. Otherwise they will be struck by the air bag when it inflates in a crash. If this happens, serious or fatal injury will result. 463_AKB; 2; 52, en-US d2ureepe, 2008-12-02T10:52:11+01:00 - Seite 41 Version: 2.11.7.1 Front seat belts and rear outer seat belts Rear center seat belt Occupant safety 41 X With a smooth motion, pull the seat belt out of seat belt outlet :. X Place the shoulder portion of the seat belt across the top of your shoulder and the lap portion across your hips. X Push latch plate ; into buckle = until it clicks. X If necessary, adjust the seat belt to the correct height (Y page 42). X If necessary, tighten the lap portion to a snug fit by pulling shoulder portion up. To release the seat belt with seat belt relase button ?, see (Y page 43). Overview : Attachment for latch plates ; Buckle for fixed latch plate = Release button for fixed latch plate ? Fixed latch plate A Buckle for free-sliding latch plate B Release button for free-sliding latch plate C Free-sliding latch plate X Pull both latch plates ? and C out of attachment :. The seat belt has two latch plates: Latch plate ? is fixed at the end of the seat belt. 463_AKB; 2; 52, en-US d2ureepe, 42 Occupant safety Latch plate C is free-sliding across the seat belt. i To release buckle ; from fixed latch plate ?, press release button = using a suitable object, e.g. a screwdriver or a coin. X With a smooth motion, pull the seat belt out of attachment :. X Push fixed latch plate ? into buckle ; until it clicks. 2008-12-02T10:52:11+01:00 - Seite 42 Version: 2.11.7.1 X Guide the seat belt at free-sliding latch plate C across your body. Place the shoulder portion of the seat belt across the top of your shoulder and the lap portion across your hips. X Push free-sliding latch plate C into buckle A until it clicks. X If necessary, tighten the lap portion to a snug fit by pulling shoulder portion up. Seat belt outlet height adjustment You can adjust the height of the seat belt outlet for the following seats: RDriver’s seat RFront passenger seat RRear outer seats X Raising: Slide the seat belt outlet height adjuster upward. The seat belt outlet height adjuster engages in different positions. X Lowering: Press and hold release button :. X Slide the seat belt outlet height adjuster downward. X Release button : and make sure the seat belt outlet height adjuster engages into place. 463_AKB; 2; 52, en-US d2ureepe, 2008-12-02T10:52:11+01:00 - Seite 43 Version: 2.11.7.1 Occupant safety 43 Releasing the seat belts X Releasing front seat belts and rear outer seat belts: Press seat belt release button ? (Y page 41). Allow the retractor to completely rewind the seat belt by guiding latch plate ; (Y page 41). ! Make sure the seat belt retracts fully so that the seat belt and/or latch plate cannot get caught or pinched in the door or in the seat mechanism. This can damage the seat belt and impair its effectiveness, and/or cause damage to the door and/or door trim panel. Such damage is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Damaged seat belts must be replaced. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. X Releasing rear center seat belt: Press release button B on buckle A for free- sliding latch plate C (Y page 41). X Press release button = on buckle ; for fixed latch plate ? (Y page 41). X Allow the retractor to completely rewind the rear center seat belt by guiding fixed latch plate ? (Y page 41). X Guide both latch plates ? and C one after the other into attachment : (Y page 41). G Warning! To help prevent the possibility of injury, always store the rear center seat belt latch plates in the attachment when the rear center seat belt is not in use. Seat belt reminder system When the engine is started, the seat belt telltale 7 will always illuminate to remind you and your passengers to fasten your seat belts. If the driver’s seat belt is not fastened when the engine is started, an additional warning chime will also sound for a maximum of 6 seconds or until the driver’s seat belt is fastened. The seat belt telltale 7 and the warning chime will go out if the driver’s seat belt is fastened. For more information, see “Practical hints” (Y page 216). Emergency Tensioning Device (ETD), seat belt force limiter The seat belts for the front seats and rear outer seats are equipped with ETDs and seat belt force limiters. The ETDs are designed to activate in the following cases: Rin frontal or rear-end impacts exceeding the system’s preset deployment threshold Rif the restraint systems are operational and functioning correctly, see “SRS indicator lamp” (Y page 32) The ETDs for the front seats will only activate if the front seat belts are fastened (latch plate properly inserted into buckle). The ETDs for the rear outer seats will activate with or without the respective seat belts fastened. In an impact, the ETDs remove slack from the seat belts in such a way that the seat belts fit more snugly against the body. Seat belt force limiters, when activated, are employed to help reduce the peak force exerted by the seat belts on occupants during a crash. i The ETDs do not correct an incorrect seat position or incorrectly worn seat belts. The ETDs do not pull occupants back toward the seat backrest. G Warning! Pyrotechnic ETDs that were activated must be replaced. For your safety, when disposing of the pyrotechnic ETDs always follow our safety 463_AKB; 2; 52, en-US d2ureepe, 44 Occupant safety 2008-12-02T10:52:11+01:00 - Seite 44 Version: 2.11.7.1 instructions. These are available at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Correct driver seat adjustment G Warning! In order to avoid possible loss of vehicle control, all seat, head restraint, steering wheel, and rear view mirror adjustments, as well as fastening of seat belts, must be done before the vehicle is put into motion. Steering wheel G Observe Safety notes, see page 67. X Position the steering wheel properly (Y page 68). Make sure: RYou can reach the steering wheel with your arms slightly bent at the elbows. RYou can move your legs freely. RAll displays (including malfunction and indicator lamps) on the instrument cluster are clearly visible. Seat belt G Observe Safety notes, see page 38. X Fasten and position your seat belt correctly (Y page 40). Make sure: RThe seat belt is always fitted snugly. RAdjust the seat belt so that the shoulder section is located as close as possible to the middle of the shoulder. RPlace the lap portion of the seat belt as low as possible on your hips. Seat and head restraint G Observe Safety notes, see page 62. X Position the seat and head restraint properly. See (Y page 63) for seat and head restraint adjustment. Observe the following points: RAlways be in a properly seated position. RThe position should be as far rearward from the front air bag in the steering wheel as possible, while still permitting proper operation of vehicle controls. RAdjust the seat to a comfortable seating position that still allows you to reach the accelerator/brake pedal safely. RThe seat must be adjusted so that you can correctly fasten and position your seat belt. RThe seat backrest must be in a position that is as nearly upright as possible. RAdjust the seat cushion so that the front edge of the seat cushion lightly supports your legs. RAdjust the head restraint so that it is as close to the head as possible and the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at eye level. RNever place hands under the seat or near any moving parts while the seat is being adjusted. Children in the vehicle Safety notes If an infant or child is traveling with you in the vehicle: X Secure the child using an infant or child restraint appropriate to the age and size of the child. X Make sure the infant or child is properly secured at all times while the vehicle is in motion. 463_AKB; 2; 52, en-US d2ureepe, 2008-12-02T10:52:11+01:00 - Seite 45 Version: 2.11.7.1 G Warning! When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch. Always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, even if they are secured in a child restraint system, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. A child’s unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. The children could Rinjure themselves on parts of the vehicle Rbe seriously or fatally injured through excessive exposure to extreme heat or cold Rinjure themselves or cause an accident with vehicle equipment that can be operated even if the SmartKey is removed from the starter switch or removed from the vehicle, such as seat adjustment, steering wheel adjustment, or the memory function. If children open a door, they could injure other persons or get out of the vehicle and injure themselves or be injured by following traffic. Do not expose the child restraint system to direct sunlight. The child restraint system’s metal parts, for example, could become very hot, and the child could be burned on these parts. G Warning! Do not carry heavy or hard objects in the passenger or cargo compartment unless they are firmly secured in place. Unsecured or improperly positioned cargo increases a child’s risk of injury in the event of Rstrong braking maneuvers Rsudden changes of direction Ran accident For more information on loading, see (Y page 126). Occupant safety 45 Infant and child restraint systems G Observe Safety notes, see page 44. We recommend all infants and children be properly restrained at all times while the vehicle is in motion. Only use a BabySmartTM compatible child restraint for the front passenger seat in this vehicle. All lap/shoulder belts except the driver’s seat belt have special seat belt retractors for secure fastening of child restraints. To fasten a child restraint, follow child restraint instructions for mounting. Then pull the shoulder belt out completely and let it retract. During seat belt retraction, a ratcheting sound can be heard to indicate that the special seat belt retractor is activated. The seat belt is now locked. Push down on child restraint to take up any slack. To deactivate, release the seat belt buckle and let the seat belt retract completely. The seat belt can then again be used in the usual manner. G Warning! Never release the seat belt buckle while the vehicle is in motion, since the special seat belt retractor will be deactivated. i Information on child seats with mounting fittings for tether anchorages (Y page 47). For information on LATCH-type child seat anchors (Y page 48). The use of infant or child restraints is required by law in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. territories and all Canadian provinces. Infants and small children should be seated in an appropriate infant or child restraint system, properly secured in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions for the child restraint, that complies with U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 213 and 225 463_AKB; 2; 52, en-US d2ureepe, 46 Occupant safety and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 213 and 210.2. A statement by the child restraint manufacturer of compliance with these standards can be found on the instruction label on the restraint and in the instruction manual provided with the restraint. When using any infant restraint, toddler restraint, or booster seat, make sure to carefully read and follow all manufacturer’s instructions for installation and use. Please read and observe warning labels affixed to the inside of the vehicle and to infant or child restraints. G Warning! According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating position. Thus, we strongly recommend that children be placed in the rear seats whenever possible. Regardless of seating position, children 12 years old and under must be seated and properly secured in an appropriate infant restraint, toddler restraint, or booster seat recommended for the size and weight of the child. The infant or child restraint must be properly secured with the vehicle’s seat belt, the seat belt and top tether strap, or lower anchors and top tether strap, fully in accordance with the child seat manufacturer’s instructions. Occupants, especially children, should always sit as upright as possible, wear the seat belt properly and use an appropriately sized infant restraint, toddler restraint, or booster seat recommended for the size and weight of the child. Children can be killed or seriously injured by an inflating air bag. Note the following important information when circumstances require you to place a child in the front passenger seat: RChildren 12 years old and under must never ride in the front seat, except in a Mercedes- 2008-12-02T10:52:11+01:00 - Seite 46 Version: 2.11.7.1 Benz authorized BabySmartTM compatible child seat, which operates with the BabySmartTM system installed in the vehicle to deactivate the front passenger front air bag when it is installed properly. Otherwise they will be struck by the air bag when it inflates in a crash. If this happens, serious or fatal injury will result. RA child in a rear-facing child restraint on the front passenger seat will be seriously injured or even killed if the front passenger front air bag inflates in a collision which could occur under some circumstances, even with the air bag technology installed in your vehicle. The only means to completely eliminate this risk is to never place a child in a rear-facing child restraint in the front seat. We therefore strongly recommend that you always place a child in a rear-facing child restraint in a backseat. RIf you must install a rear-facing child restraint on the front passenger seat because circumstances require you to do so, make sure the 4/ indicator lamp is illuminated, indicating that the front passenger front air bag is deactivated. Should the 4/ indicator lamp not illuminate or go out while the restraint is installed, please check installation. Periodically check the 4/ indicator lamp while driving to make sure the 4/ indicator lamp is illuminated. If the 4/ indicator lamp goes out or remains out, do not transport a child on the front passenger seat until the system has been repaired. A child in a rear-facing child restraint on the front passenger seat will be seriously injured or even killed if the front passenger front air bag inflates. RIf you have to place a child in a forward- facing child restraint on the front passenger seat, move the seat as far back as possible, use the proper child restraint recommended for the age, size and weight 463_AKB; 2; 52, en-US d2ureepe, 2008-12-02T10:52:11+01:00 - Seite 47 Version: 2.11.7.1 Occupant safety 47 of the child, and secure child restraint with the vehicle’s seat belt according to the child seat manufacturer’s instructions. G Warning! Infants and small children should never share a seat belt with another occupant. During an accident, they could be crushed between the occupant and seat belt. A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is significantly increased if the child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle and/ or the child is not properly secured in the child restraint. Children too big for a toddler restraint must ride in seats using regular seat belts. Position shoulder belt across chest and shoulder, not face or neck. A booster seat may be necessary to achieve proper seat belt positioning for children over 41 lb (18 kg) until they reach a height where a lap/shoulder belt fits properly without a booster. When the child restraint is not in use, remove it from the vehicle or secure it with the seat belt to prevent the child restraint from becoming a projectile in the event of an accident. Installation of infant and child restraint systems G Observe Safety notes, see page 44. G Warning! Always lock the seat backrests in their upright position when the rear seats are occupied by passengers, before installing top tether straps, or the extended cargo compartment is not in use. Make sure that seat backrests are secured properly by pushing and pulling on the seat backrests. If a seat backrest is not locked properly, the seat backrest could fold. The child seat would no longer be supported properly or positioned to provide its intended benefit. That could cause serious or even fatal injuries. This vehicle is equipped with tether anchorages for a top tether strap at each of the rear seating positions. The anchorage rings are located on the floor behind each rear seat. Top tether straps enable an additional connection to be made between child restraint systems secured with LATCH-type anchors and rear seats. This can further reduce the risk of injury. X Remove the cargo compartment cover blind, if installed (Y page 129). X Guide the top tether strap between head restraint and top of the seat backrest. The head restraint must be installed and positioned such that the top tether strap can pass freely between the head restraint and top of the seat backrest. X Make sure the top tether strap is not twisted. X Fold up anchorage ring :. X Securely fasten hook ;, which is part of top tether strap, to anchorage ring :. 463_AKB; 2; 52, en-US d2ureepe, 48 Occupant safety X For safety, make sure hook ; is attached to anchorage ring : beyond the safety catch, as illustrated. Once hook ; is attached, the child restraint itself can be secured. X Install the child restraint system and tighten the top tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions. G Warning! Only use the described top tether anchorage rings for the respective child seat. Other lashing eyelets could tear in case of an accident. Make sure the top tether straps are not crossed or twisted and the hook is attached and closed properly. Child seat anchors – LATCH-type G Observe Safety notes, see page 44. G Warning! Children too big for a toddler restraint must ride in seats using regular seat belts. Position shoulder belt across chest and shoulder, not face or neck. A booster seat may be necessary to achieve proper seat belt positioning for children over 41 lb (18 kg) until they reach a height where a lap/shoulder belt fits properly without a booster. Install child seat according to manufacturer’s instructions. The child seat must be firmly attached to the right and left side anchors. An incorrectly mounted child seat may come loose during an accident which could result in serious injury or death to the child. Damaged or impact damaged child seats or child seat mounting fittings must be replaced. This vehicle is equipped with two LATCH-type anchors (at each of the rear outer seats) for the installation of a LATCH-type child seat with matching mounting fittings. 2008-12-02T10:52:11+01:00 - Seite 48 Version: 2.11.7.1 Non-LATCH-type child seats may also be used and can be installed using the vehicle’s seat belt system. Install child seat according to the manufacturer’s instructions. LATCH-type anchors : are located between the seat cushion and the backrest. X Install a LATCH-type child seat according to the manufacturer’s instructions. A rigid connection between the child seat and the body of the vehicle is established. X Make sure the seat belt for the rear center seat can operate freely with a child seat installed. Child safety Child safety locks G Observe Safety notes, see page 44. G Warning! Children could open a rear door from the inside. This may cause serious personal injury or an accident. Therefore, secure the rear doors with the child safety locks whenever children are riding in the back seats of the vehicle. The child safety locks on the rear doors enable you to secure each rear door individually. You cannot open a secured rear door from the inside. You can open the rear door from the outside when the vehicle is unlocked.

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