2009 Mercedes-benz G Class Owners Manual

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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.

SmartKey Your vehicle comes supplied with two SmartKeys, each with remote control and a removable mechanical key. The SmartKey centrally locks and unlocks: Rthe doors Rthe tailgate Rthe fuel filler flap

Locking and unlocking Notes G Observe Safety notes, see page 44. When unlocking the vehicle, all turn signal lamps flash once. The locking knobs in the doors move up. The anti-theft alarm system is disarmed. When locking the vehicle, all turn signal lamps flash three times. The locking knobs in the doors move down. The anti-theft alarm system is armed. All doors, the hood and the tailgate must be closed. ! If you cannot lock or unlock the vehicle

with the SmartKey, the batteries in the SmartKey are discharged, the SmartKey is malfunctioning, or the vehicle battery is drained. RCheck the batteries in the SmartKey and

replace them if necessary.

RUse the mechanical key to unlock the

driver’s door and the tailgate.

RUse the mechanical key to lock the

vehicle.

RHave the vehicle battery and the vehicle

battery connections checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

If the SmartKey is malfunctioning, contact Roadside Assistance or an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

: & Lock button ; % Unlock button

Battery check lamp

i USA only:

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful

2.

interference, and this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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 this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

2.

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

Factory setting X Global unlocking: Press button %. The vehicle will lock again automatically and rearm the anti-theft alarm system within approximately 40 seconds of unlocking if neither door nor tailgate is opened.

X Global locking: Press button &.

Selective setting If you frequently travel alone, you may wish to reprogramm the SmartKey. Pressing button % will then only unlock the driver’s door and the fuel filler flap. X Switching on/off: Press and hold buttons

% and & simultaneously for approximately 6 seconds until battery check lamp = (Y page 58) flashes twice. The SmartKey will then function as follows: X Unlocking driver’s door and fuel filler

flap: Press button % once.

X Global unlocking: Press button %

twice.

X Global locking: Press button &.

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Checking SmartKey batteries X Press button & or % on the

SmartKey. Battery check lamp = (Y page 58) comes on briefly to indicate that the SmartKey batteries are in order.

If the battery check lamp does not come on briefly during check, the SmartKey batteries are discharged. X Replace the batteries (Y page 225). i You can obtain the required batteries at

any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

i If the batteries are checked within signal

range of the vehicle, pressing button & or % will lock or unlock the vehicle accordingly.

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

authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

X Report the loss of the SmartKey or the mechanical key to your car insurance company immediately.

X Have the mechanical lock replaced if

necessary.

Any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to supply you with a replacement.

Opening the doors from the inside You can open a locked door from the inside. Open door only when conditions are safe to do so.

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You can deactivate the automatic central locking using the control system (Y page 108).

Locking and unlocking from the inside G Observe Safety notes, see page 44. You can lock or unlock the vehicle from inside using the central locking switches. This can be useful, for example, if you want to lock the vehicle before starting to drive. The central locking switches do not lock or unlock the fuel filler flap.

X Locking: Press central locking switch ;. When all doors and the tailgate are closed, the vehicle locks.

X Unlocking: Press central unlocking

switch :.

You can open a locked door from inside at any time. Open door only when conditions are safe to do so. If the vehicle was previously locked with the central locking switch Rand the SmartKey is set to factory settings,

the complete vehicle is unlocked when a front door is opened from the inside Rand the SmartKey is set to selective

settings, only the front door opened from the inside is unlocked

If the vehicle was previously locked centrally with the SmartKey, it will not unlock using the central unlocking switch.

Example illustration driver’s door If the vehicle has previously been locked with the SmartKey, opening a door or the tailgate from the inside will trigger the anti-theft alarm system. To cancel the alarm, see (Y page 55). X Front doors: Pull on inside door

handle ; on the respective front door. If the door was locked, locking knob : will move up.

X Rear doors: Pull up locking knob on the

respective rear door to unlock door. X Pull on the inside door handle on the

respective rear door.

Automatic central locking The doors and the tailgate lock automatically when the vehicle is set into motion. You can open a locked door from the inside. Open door only when conditions are safe to do so. The doors and the tailgate are designed to unlock automatically after an accident if the force of the impact exceeds a preset threshold. The vehicle locks automatically when the ignition is switched on and the wheels are turning at vehicle speeds of above 9 mph (15 km/h). You could therefore lock yourself out when the vehicle is pushed or towed or is on a test stand.

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Tailgate G Warning! Make sure the tailgate is closed when the engine is running and while driving. Among other dangers, deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gases may enter vehicle interior resulting in unconsciousness and death. G Warning! The tailgate swings open to one side. Always make sure there is sufficient clearance for the tailgate. Make sure the tailgate is closed when the engine is running and while driving. Among other dangers, deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gases may enter vehicle interior resulting in unconsciousness and death.

Opening the tailgate from the outside

X Unlock the vehicle (Y page 58). X Press lock cylinder : and pull on

handle ;.

X Open the tailgate to the side.

Closing the tailgate from the outside G Observe Safety notes, see page 44. G Warning! To prevent possible personal injury, always keep hands and fingers away from the cargo compartment opening when closing the tailgate. Be especially careful when small children are around.

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To prevent an inadvertent lockout, do not place the SmartKey in the cargo compartment.

Opening the tailgate from the inside

X Pull on inside door handle ;. If the door was locked: X Pull up locking knob :. X Pull on inside door handle ;.

Separately locking and unlocking the tailgate To deny any unauthorized person access to the tailgate, lock it separately with the mechanical key.

X Locking: Close the tailgate. X Remove the mechanical key from the

SmartKey (Y page 221).

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X Insert the mechanical key in the lock

cylinder.

X Turn the mechanical key clockwise to

position 2 and remove the mechanical key in that position to lock the tailgate. The tailgate remains locked even when the vehicle is centrally unlocked. You can only cancel the separate tailgate locking mode by means of the mechanical key. X Unlocking: Remove the mechanical key

from the SmartKey (Y page 221).

X Insert the mechanical key in the lock

cylinder.

X Turn the mechanical key counterclockwise

to neutral position 1 and remove the mechanical key in that position to unlock the tailgate. You can now open the tailgate.

Starter switch positions SmartKey G Observe Safety notes, see page 44.

Starter switch g For removing SmartKey (gear selector

lever must be in park position P) 1 Power supply for some electrical

consumers, e.g. radio

2 Ignition (power supply for all electrical

consumers) and driving position

3 Starting position

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When you switch on the ignition, all lamps (except low-beam headlamp indicator lamp, high-beam headlamp indicator lamp, and turn signal indicator lamps unless activated) in the instrument cluster come on. If a lamp in the instrument cluster fails to come on when the ignition is switched on, have it checked and replaced if necessary. If a lamp in the instrument cluster remains on after starting the engine or comes on while driving, refer to “Lamps in instrument cluster” (Y page 213). If the SmartKey is left in starter switch position 0 for an extended period of time, it can no longer be turned in the starter switch. In this case, the steering is locked. To unlock, remove SmartKey from the starter switch and reinsert. The steering is locked when the SmartKey is removed from the starter switch. ! If the SmartKey cannot be turned in the starter switch, the vehicle battery may not be sufficiently charged. RCheck the vehicle battery and charge it

if necessary.

RGet a jump start. Always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch when the engine is not in operation. This will help to prevent accelerated vehicle battery discharge or a completely discharged vehicle battery.

Seats Safety notes 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.

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G Warning! Do not adjust the driver’s seat while driving. Adjusting the seat while driving could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. 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 fatal injuries. The seat backrest and seat belts provide the best restraint when the wearer is in a position that is as upright as possible and seat belts are properly positioned on the body. G Warning! Your seat must be adjusted so that you can correctly fasten your seat belt. Observe the following points: RAdjust the seat backrest until your arms are slightly angled when holding the steering wheel.

RAdjust the seat to a comfortable seating position that still allows you to reach the accelerator/brake pedal safely. The position should be as far back as possible with the driver still able to operate the controls properly.

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 a seat is being adjusted.

Failure to do so could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. 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

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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! For your protection, drive only with properly positioned head restraints. Adjust 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. This will reduce the potential for injury to the head and neck in the event of an accident or similar situation. Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head restraints. Head restraints are intended to help reduce injuries during an accident.

Seat adjustment ! When moving the seats, make sure

Rthere are no items in the footwell or

behind the seat

Rthe cup holder next to the armrest is

removed

Rthe cup holder in the front passenger

footwell is folded closed

Otherwise, you could damage the seats.

Power seats i The memory function (Y page 70) lets

you store the settings for the seat position together with the settings for the steering wheel and the exterior rear view mirrors.

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X Switch on the ignition. or X Open the respective door.

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Removing and installing front seat head restraints i Tilt the seat backrest rearward for easier

removal and installation of the head restraints.

X Seat fore and aft adjustment: Press the switch forward or backward in direction of arrow =.

X Seat backrest tilt: Press the switch forward or backward in direction of arrow ;.

X Seat height: Press the switch up or down

in direction of arrow A.

X Seat cushion tilt: Press the switch up or down in direction of arrow ? until your upper legs are lightly supported.

X Head restraint height: Press the switch

up or down in direction of arrow :.

Head restraint fore and aft adjustment

X Adjust the head restraint to the desired

position by pushing or pulling on the upper edge of the head restraint cushion.

X Removing: Press switch : upwards and

hold until the head restraint is fully extended.

X Pull out the head restraint with both hands. X Installing: Press switch : upwards and

hold for about 5 seconds.

X Insert the head restraint into openings on

the seat backrest.

i The guide bar with the detent must be on

the left.

X Push the head restraint down until it

engages.

X Adjust the head restraint to the desired

position.

Rear seat head restraints G Warning! For safety reasons, always drive with the rear head restraints in the upright position when the rear seats are occupied. Keep the area around head restraints clear of articles (e.g. clothing) to not obstruct the folding operation of the head restraints.

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G Warning! For your protection, drive only with properly positioned head restraints. Adjust the head restraint in such a way 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. This will reduce the potential for injury to the head and neck in the event of an accident or similar situation. With a rear seat occupied, make sure to move the respective head restraint up from the lowest non-use position and have the occupant adjust the head restraint properly. Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head restraints installed when the rear seats are occupied. Head restraints are intended to help reduce injuries during an accident.

Rear seat head restraint height adjustment

X Raising: Pull head restraint upward to the

desired position.

X Lowering: Push head restraint downward

to the desired position.

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Rear seat head restraints, removing and installing

X Removing: Pull out the head restraint with

both hands.

i The head restraint(s) should be stored in

a secure place.

X Installing: Insert the head restraint into

openings on the seat backrest.

X Push the head restraint down to the stop. X Adjust the head restraint to the desired

position.

Multicontour seat The multicontour seat has a movable seat cushion and inflatable air cushions built into the seat backrest to provide additional lumbar and side support. The seat cushion depth, seat backrest cushion-height and curvature can be continuously varied with switches on the inside of each front seat when the ignition is switched on.

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Three blue indicator lamps in the switch come on.

X Switch on the ignition. X Seat cushion depth: Adjust the seat

cushion depth to the length of your upper leg using switch :.

X Seat backrest contour: Adjust the

contour of the seat backrest to the desired position using switches ; and =.

X Seat backrest side bolsters: Adjust the

side bolsters so that they provide good lateral support using switch ?.

Seat ventilation

The blue indicator lamps in seat ventilation switch : come on to show which ventilation level you have selected. i The seat ventilation for the driver’s seat can be activated using the summer opening feature (Y page 82).

X Switch on the ignition. X Switching on: Press seat ventilation

switch :.

X Press seat ventilation switch : repeatedly

until the desired ventilation level is set.

X Switching off: Press seat ventilation switch : repeatedly until all indicator lamps go out.

If there is insufficient voltage the seat heating switches off automatically.

Seat heating

Front seat heating

The red indicator lamps in the switch come on to show which heating level you have selected. The seat heating switches from level 3 (high) to level 2 after approximately 5 minutes. The seat heating switches from level 2 to level 1 (low) after approximately 10 minutes. The seat heating switches off automatically from level 1 after approximately 20 minutes. X Switch on the ignition. X Switching on: Press seat heating

switch :. Three red indicator lamps in the switch come on.

X Continue pressing seat heating switch : until desired seat heating level is reached.

X Switching off: Press seat heating

switch : repeatedly until all indicator lamps go out.

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If one or more of the indicator lamps in respective seat heating button : are flashing, there is insufficient voltage available since too many electrical consumers are turned on. The seat heating switches off automatically. The seat heating will switch back on again automatically as soon as sufficient voltage is available.

Rear seat heating

: Normal heating ; Rapid heating The red indicator lamps in the switch come on to show which heating level you have selected. The seat heating switches from level 2 (rapid seat heating) to level 1 (normal seat heating) after approximately 5 minutes. The seat heating switches off automatically from level 1 after approximately 30 minutes. X Switch on the ignition. X Switching on seat heating: Press upper

switch position :. A red indicator lamp in the switch comes on.

X Switching off seat heating: Press upper

switch position : once more.

X Switching on rapid seat heating: Press

lower switch position ;. Both red indicator lamps in the switch come on.

X Switching off rapid seat heating: Press

lower switch position ; once more.

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If one or both of the indicator lamps in the seat heating switch are flashing, there is insufficient voltage available since too many electrical consumers are turned on. The seat heating switches off automatically. The seat heating will switch back on again automatically as soon as sufficient voltage is available.

Multifunction steering wheel 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 steering wheel adjustment feature can be operated when the driver’s door is open. Therefore, do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, 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. 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

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Steering wheel adjustment

X Switch on the ignition. or X Open the driver’s door. X Adjusting steering wheel in or out: Move

stalk in direction of arrows :.

X Adjusting steering wheel up or down:

Move stalk in direction of arrows ;.

i The memory function (Y page 70) lets you store the settings for the steering wheel together with the settings for the seat position and the exterior rear view mirrors.

Easy-entry/exit feature This feature allows the driver an easier entry into and exit from the vehicle. When entering and exiting the vehicle, the steering wheel is in its uppermost position. The easy-entry/exit feature can be activated or deactivated in the Convenience submenu of the control system (Y page 108). G Warning! You must make sure no one can become trapped or injured by the moving steering wheel when the easy-entry/exit feature is activated.

To stop steering wheel movement do one of the following: RMove steering wheel adjustment stalk. RPress one of the memory position buttons. RPress the memory button. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Children could open the driver’s door and unintentionally activate the easy-entry/exit feature, which could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. With the easy-entry/exit feature activated, the steering wheel will return to its last set position when you close the driver’s door with the ignition switched on. The steering wheel will also return to its last set position when you insert the SmartKey into the starter switch with the driver’s door closed. i The last set steering wheel position is

stored when the ignition is switched off or the position is stored in memory (Y page 71).

With the easy-entry/exit feature activated, the steering wheel tilts upwards when you remove the SmartKey from the starter switch. The steering wheel also tilts upwards when you open the driver’s door with the SmartKey in starter switch position 0 or 1. i When the current position for the steering wheel is in the uppermost tilt position, the steering wheel will no longer be able to move upward when the easy-entry/exit feature is activated. The adjustment procedure is briefly interrupted when the engine is started. G Warning! Let the system complete the adjustment procedure before setting the vehicle in motion. All steering wheel adjustment must be completed before setting the vehicle in motion. Driving off with the steering wheel

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still adjusting could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

For more information on the steering wheel, see “Multifunction steering wheel” (Y page 97).

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Heated steering wheel The steering wheel heating warms up the leather area of the steering wheel.

X Switch on the ignition. X Switching on: Turn switch at the tip of the

stalk in direction of arrow :. Indicator lamp = comes on.

i The steering wheel heating may be

suspended temporarily. However, indicator lamp = remains on. The steering wheel heating is suspended when the temperature of the vehicle interior is above 86‡ (30†). It is also suspended when the temperature of the steering wheel is above 95‡ (35†). When these conditions do not apply anymore, steering wheel heating continues.

X Switching off: Turn switch at the tip of

stalk in direction of arrow ;. Indicator lamp = goes out.

i Indicator lamp = flashes or goes out in case of power surge or undervoltage or if the steering wheel heating malfunctions.

i The steering wheel heating switches off

automatically when you remove the SmartKey from the starter switch.

Mirrors Notes Adjust the interior and exterior rear view mirrors before driving so that you have a good view of the road and traffic conditions.

Interior rear view mirror X Adjust the interior rear view mirror

manually.

Exterior rear view mirrors G Warning! Exercise care when using the passenger-side exterior rear view mirror. The mirror surface is convex (outwardly curved surface for a wider field of view). Objects in mirror are closer than they appear. Check your interior rear view mirror and glance over your shoulder before changing lanes.

X Switch on the ignition. X Press button = for the driver’s side

exterior rear view mirror or button ; for the passenger-side exterior rear view mirror.

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X Press adjustment button : up, down, left

or right according to the desired setting.

! If an exterior rear view mirror was forcibly

hit from the front, manually snap it back into place.

i At low ambient temperatures, the exterior

rear view mirrors will be heated automatically.

Auto-dimming rear view mirrors The exterior rear view mirror on the driver’s side and the interior rear view mirror will respond automatically to glare when the ignition is switched on and incoming light from headlamps falls on the sensor in the interior rear view mirror. The rear view mirrors will not react if the automatic transmission is set to reverse gear R or the interior lighting is switched on. G Warning! The auto-dimming function does not react if incoming light is not aimed directly at sensors in the interior rear view mirror. The interior rear view mirror and the exterior rear view mirror on the driver’s side do not react, for example, when transporting cargo which covers the rear window. Light hitting the mirror(s) at certain angles (incident light) could blind you. As a result, you may not be able to observe traffic conditions and could cause an accident.

Activating exterior rear view mirror parking position This feature is only available in Canada vehicles. Follow these steps to activate the mirror parking position so that the passenger-side exterior rear view mirror will be turned downward to the stored position.

X Make sure you have stored a parking

position for the passenger-side exterior rear view mirror (Y page 71).

X Switch on the ignition. X Press button ; for the passenger-side

exterior rear view mirror.

X Shift the automatic transmission into

reverse gear R. The passenger-side exterior rear view mirror will be turned downward to the stored position.

The exterior rear view mirror returns to its previously stored driving position R10 seconds after you have put the gear

selector lever out of position reverse gear

Rimmediately once your vehicle exceeds a speed of approximately 6 mph (10 km/h) Rimmediately when you press button : for

driver’s side exterior rear view mirror

Memory function Notes With the memory function you can store up to three different configurations per front seat. Each memory position button on the driver’s side can store all of the following settings: RSeat position RMulticontour seat: previously saved setting

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RSteering wheel position RExterior rear view mirrors’ position G Warning! Do not activate the memory function while driving. Activating the memory function while driving could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Each memory position button on the front passenger side can store all of the following settings: RSeat position RMulticontour seat: previously saved setting

Storing positions into memory X Adjust the seats. X On the driver’s side, additionally adjust the

steering wheel and exterior rear view mirrors to the desired positions.

X Press memory button ;. X Press memory button ; once and within

3 seconds press one memory position button : 1, 2 or 3. All settings are stored to the selected position.

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Recalling positions from memory X Press and hold desired memory position

button 1, 2 or 3 until the seat has completely moved to the stored position. On the driver’s side, also wait for the steering wheel and exterior rear view mirrors to move to the stored position. i Releasing the memory position button stops movement to the stored positions immediately.

Storing exterior rear view mirror parking position This feature is only available in Canada vehicles. For easier parking, you can adjust the passenger-side exterior rear view mirror so that you can see the right rear wheel as soon as you engage reverse gear R. For information on activating the parking position, see (Y page 70).

X Stop the vehicle. X Switch on the ignition. X Press button =.

The passenger-side exterior rear view mirror is selected.

X Adjust the passenger-side exterior rear

view mirror with adjustment button : so that you see the rear wheel and the road curb.

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X Press memory button ?. X Within 3 seconds, press bottom of

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

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

Lighting Notes i If you drive in countries where vehicles

drive on the other side of the road than the country where the vehicle is registered, you must have the headlamps modified for symmetrical low beams. Relevant information can be obtained at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

7 N Front fog lamps 8 R Rear fog lamp

i If you hear a warning signal you have

forgotten to switch off the low-beam headlamps or the parking lamps before opening the driver’s door. In addition, the message Switch Off Lights appears in the multifunction display. Switch off the low-beam headlamps or the parking lamps. If the message Turn off lights or remove key appears in the multifunction display remove the SmartKey from the starter switch or switch off the headlamps.

! Failure to switch off the exterior lamps when leaving the vehicle may result in a discharged battery.

Low-beam headlamps The low-beam headlamps can be switched on and off with the exterior lamp switch. X Switching on: Turn the exterior lamp

switch to position L. The following lamps come on: RLow-beam headlamps RTail lamps RParking lamps RLicense plate lamps RSide marker lamps RInstrument panel lamps RGreen indicator lamp L in the

instrument cluster

X Switching off: Turn the exterior lamp

switch to position $.

Exterior lamp switch

1 W Standing lamps, left 2 X Standing lamps, right 3 $ Off

Daytime running lamp mode 4 Ã Automatic headlamp mode Daytime running lamp mode

5 T Parking lamps (also tail lamps,

license plate lamps, side marker lamps and instrument panel lamps) 6 L Low-beam headlamps or high-beam

headlamps

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Automatic headlamp mode The following lamps come on and go out automatically depending on the brightness of the ambient light: RLow-beam headlamps RTail lamps RParking lamps RLicense plate lamps RSide marker lamps G Warning! If the exterior lamp switch is set to Ã, the headlamps will not automatically come on under foggy conditions. To minimize risk to you and to others, activate headlamps by turning exterior lamp switch to L when driving or when traffic and/or ambient lighting conditions require you to do so. In low ambient lighting conditions, only switch from position à to L with the vehicle at a standstill in a safe location. Switching from à to L will briefly switch off the headlamps. Doing so while driving in low ambient lighting conditions may result in an accident. The automatic headlamp feature is only an aid to the driver. The driver is responsible for the operation of the vehicle’s lights at all times.

X Switching on: Turn the exterior lamp

switch to position Ã.

The following lamps come on and go out depending on the brightness of the ambient light with the SmartKey in starter switch position 1: Rtail lamps Rparking lamps Rlicense plate lamps Rside marker lamps When the engine is running, the low-beam headlamps will also come on and turn off automatically.

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Canada only: High-beam headlamps are only available with the exterior lamp switch in position L.

Daytime running lamp mode In Canada, the daytime running lamp mode is mandatory and therefore in a constant mode. In the USA, the daytime running lamp mode is deactivated by default. X Activate the daytime running lamp mode

using the control system, see “Setting daytime running lamp mode (USA only)” (Y page 106).

X Turn the exterior lamp switch to position

$ or Ã. When the engine is running, the low-beam headlamps come on. In low ambient lighting conditions, the following lamps will come on additionally: RTail lamps RParking lamps RLicense plate lamps RSide marker lamps

With the daytime running lamp mode activated and the engine running, you cannot switch off the low-beam headlamps manually. Canada only With the exterior lamp switch in position $ or Ã, you cannot switch on the high- beam headlamps. The high-beam flasher is available at all times. X For nighttime driving turn the exterior lamp switch to position L to permit activation of the high-beam headlamps.

When the engine is running, and you Rshift from a driving position to neutral position N or park position P with the vehicle at a standstill, the low-beam headlamps will go out with a delay of 3 minutes

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Province Motor Vehicle Regulations regarding permissible lamp operation. X Turn the exterior lamp switch to position

T or L (Y page 72).

X Switching on front fog lamps: Pull out the

exterior lamp switch to first stop. The green indicator lamp N in the exterior lamp switch comes on.

X Switching on rear fog lamp: Pull out the

exterior lamp switch to second stop. The rear fog lamp, the front fog lamps and the yellow indicator lamp R in the exterior lamp switch come on.

X Switching off front fog lamps/rear fog lamp: Push in the exterior lamp switch to its stop.

Locator lighting and night security illumination Locator lighting and night security illumination are described in the “Control system” section, see “Setting locator lighting” (Y page 106) and “Setting night security illumination (Headlamps delayed shut-off feature)” (Y page 107).

Combination switch

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and parking lamps, the license plate lamps and the side marker lamps come on

Rturn the exterior lamp switch to position

L, the manual headlamp mode has priority over the daytime running lamp mode The corresponding exterior lamps come on (Y page 72).

USA only In high ambient lighting conditions you can switch on the high-beam headlamps with the exterior lamp switch in position L. In low ambient lighting conditions you can switch on the high-beam headlamps with the exterior lamp switch in position $, Ã or L. The high-beam flasher is available at all times. X For nighttime driving turn the exterior lamp switch to position L to permit activation of the high-beam headlamps.

When the engine is running, and you turn the exterior lamp switch to position T or L, the manual headlamp mode has priority over the daytime running lamp mode. The corresponding exterior lamps come on (Y page 72).

Fog lamps Fog lamps cannot be switched on with the exterior lamp switch in position Ã. G Warning! In low ambient lighting or foggy conditions, only switch from position à to L with the vehicle at a standstill in a safe location. Switching from à to L will briefly switch off the headlamps. Doing so while driving in low ambient lighting conditions may result in an accident. Fog lamps will operate with the parking lamps and/or the low-beam headlamps on. Fog lamps should only be used in conjunction with low-beam headlamps. Consult your State or

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High beam X Turn the exterior lamp switch to position

L (Y page 72).

X Switching on: Push the combination

switch in direction of arrow :. The high-beam headlamp indicator lamp K in the instrument cluster comes on. X Switching off: Pull the combination switch

in direction of arrow ; to its original position.

High-beam flasher X Switching on: Pull the combination switch

briefly in direction of arrow ;.

Turn signals

X Press the combination switch in direction

of arrow : or ;. The corresponding turn signal indicator lamp ! or # in the instrument cluster flashes.

The combination switch resets automatically after major steering wheel movements. i To signal minor directional changes such

as changing lanes, press combination switch only to point of resistance and release. The corresponding turn signal lamps will flash three times.

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Hazard warning flasher The hazard warning flasher can be switched on at all times, even with the SmartKey removed from the starter switch. The hazard warning flasher comes on automatically when an air bag deploys.

X Switching on: Press hazard warning

flasher switch :. All turn signal lamps are flashing.

i With the hazard warning flasher activated and the combination switch set for either left or right turn, only the respective left or right turn signals will operate when the ignition is switched on.

X Switching off: Press hazard warning

flasher switch : again.

i If the hazard warning flasher has been

activated automatically, press hazard warning flasher switch : to switch it off.

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front fog lamp comes on on the side of the turn signal.

or X Turn steering wheel in the desired

direction. Driving forward: The front fog lamp on the side of your steering direction comes on. Driving in reverse: The front fog lamp opposite to your steering direction comes on.

The corner-illuminating front fog lamps will come on automatically depending on the steering angle, even if you did not switch on either turn signal. If the corner-illuminating front fog lamps came on automatically, they will also go out automatically depending on the steering angle and vehicle speed. The corner-illuminating front fog lamps temporarily come on on both sides of the vehicle if you turn the steering wheel in one direction and then again in the other direction shortly thereafter. The corner-illuminating front fog lamp remains lit for a short time only. It then goes out automatically.

Switching off X Switch off the left or right turn signal. or X Steer straight ahead. i There may be a brief delay before the

corner-illuminating front fog lamps go out.

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X Switch on the ignition. X Press headlamp cleaning button :.

The headlamps are cleaned with a high- pressure water jet.

The headlamps will be cleaned automatically when you have Rswitched on the headlamps

and

Rthe windshield wipers have wiped the

windshield with washer fluid fifteen times

For information on filling up the washer reservoir, see “Washer system and headlamp cleaning system” (Y page 153).

Corner-illuminating front fog lamps The corner-illuminating front fog lamps improve illumination of the area in the direction into which you are turning. The corner-illuminating front fog lamps will only operate Rin low ambient lighting conditions Rat vehicle speeds below 25 mph

(40 km/h)

Rwith the front fog lamps switched off Rwhen the engine is running

Switching on X Turn the exterior lamp switch to position

L or Ã.

or X Activate the daytime running lamp mode

(Y page 73).

X Switch on the left or right turn signal,

depending on whether you are turning left or right. The respective front fog lamp comes on. If you have switched on the turn signal for one side but turn the steering wheel in the other direction, the corner-illuminating

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Interior lighting in the front The interior lighting controls are located in the overhead control panel.

: Left reading lamp ; p Left reading lamp on/off = Right reading lamp ? p Right reading lamp on/off A Rocker switch for automatic control and

manual control

B Interior lamp

Automatic control X Activating: Press rocker switch A to

center position. The interior lighting (except cargo compartment lamps) comes on in darkness, when you Runlock the vehicle Rremove the SmartKey from the starter

switch

Ropen a front door (the interior lighting in

the front comes on)

Ropen a rear door (the interior lighting in

the rear comes on)

The interior lighting goes out after a short time (Y page 108). i If a door remains open, the interior lamps

go out automatically after a few minutes when the SmartKey is removed.

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X Deactivating: Press symbol y on

rocker switch A.

Manual control ! An interior lamp switched on manually

does not go out automatically. Leaving an interior lamp switched on for an extended period of time with the engine turned off could result in a discharged battery.

X Switching on interior lighting: Press

symbol c on rocker switch A.

X Switching off interior lighting: Press rocker switch A to center position to activate the automatic control.

X Switching on/off front reading lamps:

Press respective button p.

Interior lighting in the rear ! An interior lamp switched on manually

does not go out automatically. Leaving an interior lamp switched on for an extended period of time with the engine turned off could result in a discharged battery.

The rear interior lamp is located above the rear seat bench.

: Left reading lamp ; Rear interior lamp = Right reading lamp

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? p Right rear reading lamp on/off A p Left rear reading lamp on/off

Reading lamps X Switching on/off: Press respective

reading lamp switch p.

Switching rear interior lamp on/off manually The switch for the rear interior lamp and the cargo compartment lamps is located in the overhead control panel.

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Cargo compartment lamps The switch for the cargo compartment lamps and the rear interior lamp is located in the overhead control panel.

The cargo compartment lamps are located above the rear window.

X Switching rear interior lamp on/off:

Press switch :. The cargo compartment lamps will also come on and off.

Switching rear interior lamp on/off automatically The rear interior lamp switches on and off automatically when the automatic control is switched on (Y page 77) and a rear door is opened or closed. i The rear interior lamp cannot be switched off with switch : (Y page 78) located in the front overhead control panel.

X Switching cargo compartment

lamps ; on/off: Press switch :. i When opening the tailgate, cargo

compartment lamps ; come on automatically. Switching off the cargo compartment lamps using switch : in the overhead control panel then is not possible. You can switch off cargo compartment lamps ; if the tailgate should remain open for a longer period of time, see “Switching cargo compartment lamps off and on with the tailgate open” (Y page 79).

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Switching cargo compartment lamps off and on with the tailgate open G Warning! To prevent possible personal injury, always keep hands and fingers away from the cargo compartment opening when closing the tailgate. Be especially careful when small children are around. G Warning! Make sure the tailgate is closed when the engine is running and while driving. Among other dangers, deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gases may enter vehicle interior resulting in unconsciousness and death.

! To prevent the vehicle battery from being

discharged, switch off the cargo compartment lamps if the tailgate should remain open for a longer period of time.

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Switching on X Press lock cylinder ; to activate the cargo

compartment lamps again. The cargo compartment lamps will come on.

Wipers Notes ! Do not operate the wipers when the

windshield/rear window is dry. Dust that accumulates on a windshield/rear window might scratch the glass and/or damage the wiper blades when wiping occurs on a dry windshield/rear window. If it is necessary to operate the wipers in dry weather conditions, always operate the wipers with washer fluid.

Switching off X Open the tailgate (Y page 61). X Press door lock : down in direction of

arrow until it engages.

! Do not close the tailgate if the lock is

engaged in down position. The lock could otherwise be damaged. When locking the tailgate, it is important that the door lock be in the same original position as shown in the illustration. To return door lock : to its original position, press lock cylinder ;.

Combination switch : Single wipe

Wiping with washer fluid

; Switching on windshield wipers X Switch on the ignition.

Windshield wipers Switching on/off

0 Windshield wipers off

Intermittent wiping

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or

Rthe wiper setting is changed using the

combination switch

Single wipe X Press the combination switch briefly in direction of arrow : to the resistance point. The windshield wipers wipe one time without washer fluid.

Wiping with washer fluid X Press the combination switch in direction

of arrow : past the resistance point. The windshield wipers operate with washer fluid.

i To prevent smears on the windshield or noisy/chattering wiper blades, wipe with washer fluid every now and then even when it is raining.

For information on filling up the washer reservoir, see “Washer system and headlamp cleaning system” (Y page 153). For information on cleaning the headlamps with washer fluid, see “Headlamp cleaning system” (Y page 75).

Rear window wiper/washer The rear window wiper engages automatically when the automatic transmission is shifted into reverse gear R with the windshield wipers switched on.

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II Normal wiper speed III

Fast wiper speed

X Turn the combination switch in direction of

arrow ; to the desired position, depending on the intensity of the rain.

Intermittent wiping Only switch on intermittent wiping under wet weather conditions or in the presence of precipitation. When you select intermittent wiping, the rain sensor is activated. The rain sensor sets a suitable wiping interval depending on the wetness of the sensor surface automatically. ! Do not leave windshield wipers on an intermittent setting when the vehicle is taken to an automatic car wash or during windshield cleaning. Windshield wipers will