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way that you have a good view of road and traffic conditions (Y page 93).

X Vehicles with a memory function: save the seat, steering wheel and exterior mirror settings with the memory function (Y page 95).

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Seats Important safety notes G WARNING The seats can still be adjusted when there is no key in the ignition lock. For this reason, children should never be left unsupervised in the vehicle. They could otherwise become trapped when adjusting the seat. 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 setting the vehicle in motion. 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 travel 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. This 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 belt 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 on the rear seats than on the front-passenger seat. Thus, we strongly recommend that children be placed in the rear seat whenever possible. Regardless of seating position, children 12
years old and under must be seated and properly secured in an appropriately sized child restraint system or booster seat recommended for the size and weight of the child. For additional information, see the "Children in the vehicle" section. 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.

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! To avoid damage to the seats and the seat heating, observe the following information: Rkeep liquids from spilling on the seats. If liquid is spilled on the seats, dry them as soon as possible.

Rif the seat covers are damp or wet, do not

switch on the seat heating. The seat heating should also not be used to dry the seats.

Rclean the seat covers as recommended;

see the "Interior care" section.

Rdo not transport heavy loads on the

seats. Do not place sharp objects on the seat cushions, e.g. knives, nails or tools. The seats should only be occupied by passengers, if possible.

Rwhen the seat heating is in operation, do

not cover the seats with insulating materials, e.g. blankets, coats, bags, seat covers, child seats or booster seats. ! Make sure that there are no objects in the footwell or behind the seats when resetting the seats. There is a risk that the seats and/or the objects could be damaged.

! When the rear bench seat is folded

forwards, the front seats cannot be moved to their rearmost position. You could otherwise damage the seats and the rear bench seat.

! Make sure that the sun visor is folded up

before adjusting the backrest and head restraint height. The head restraint and sun visor could otherwise collide when the head restraint is fully extended.

i If the front door is open, the seats can be

adjusted for up 30 minutes after the ignition has been switched off.

i The rear-compartment head restraints

can be removed (Y page 88). For more information, contact a qualified specialist workshop.

i You can find further information about

enlarging the cargo compartment (folding

the rear bench seat forwards) on (Y page 266).

Adjusting the seats electrically ! Make sure that the cup holder on the

center console is folded down before you move the front-passenger seat forwards.

: Head restraint height ; Seat cushion angle = Seat height ? Seat fore-and-aft adjustment A Backrest angle i You can store the seat settings using the

memory function (Y page 95).

Adjusting the head restraints Important safety notes 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. 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.

Adjusting the front seat head restraint height

: Head restraint height ; Seat cushion angle = Seat height ? Seat fore-and-aft adjustment A Backrest angle X Slide head restraint adjustment button : up or down in the direction of the arrow.

Adjusting the luxury head restraints G WARNING When folding back the head restraint side bolsters, do not put your hands between the side bolster and the cushion holder. There is a danger of becoming trapped.

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X To adjust the side bolsters of the head

restraint: push or pull right and/or left- hand side bolster : into the desired position.

X To adjust the angle of the head

restraint: push or pull the head restraint in the direction of arrow ;.

Resetting the front seat head restraints It is necessary to reset the front seat head restraints after the voltage supply has been interrupted, e.g. if the battery has been completely discharged or disconnected. X Make sure that the cup holder on the center

console is folded down (Y page 268).

X Move the seat as far forward as possible

and the head restraint in as far as possible.

Rear seat head restraints Important safety notes G WARNING 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. 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

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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. G WARNING Make sure the rear seat head restraints engage when placing them upright manually. Otherwise their protective function cannot be ensured. The back of the head will not be supported in the event of a collision. That could cause serious or even fatal injuries. Rear seat occupants can be seriously injured or killed.

Adjusting the rear seat head restraint height

X Once the head restraint is fully lowered,

press release catch :.

X To raise: pull the head restraint up to the

desired position.

X To lower: press release catch : and push

the head restraint down until it is in the desired position.

Installing/removing the rear seat head restraints X To remove: pull the head restraint up to

the stop.

X Press release catch : and pull the head

restraint out of the guides.

X To re-install: place the head restraint in

the guides of the backrest.

i The notches on the guide rod must be on

the left-hand side when viewed in the direction of travel.

X Push the head restraint down until you hear

it engage in position.

Adjusting the multicontour seat

: To adjust the thigh cushion ; To adjust the backrest contour in the

lumbar region

= To adjust the backrest contour in the

upper back region

? To adjust the side bolsters of the seat

backrest

You can adjust the contour of the front seats individually so as to provide optimum support for your back and sides. X Make sure that the SmartKey is in position

1 or 2 (Y page 139) in the ignition lock.

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Switching the front-seat heating on/off

Adjusting the 4-way lumbar support You can adjust the contour of the front seat backrests individually to provide optimum support for your back.

: To raise the backrest contour ; To soften the backrest contour = To lower the backrest contour ? To harden the backrest contour

Switching the seat heating on/off General notes G WARNING Repeatedly setting the seat heating to level 3 may result in excessive seat temperatures. The health of passengers that have limited temperature sensitivity or a limited ability to react to excessively high temperatures may be affected or they may even suffer burn-like injuries. Therefore, do not use seat heating level 3 repeatedly.

The red indicator lamps in the button indicate the heating level you have selected. X Make sure that the SmartKey is in position

2 in the ignition lock.

i If the battery voltage is too low, the seat

heating may switch off. One or more of the indicator lamps in the seat heating button are flashing.

X To switch on: press button : repeatedly

until the desired heating level is set.

X To switch off: press button : repeatedly

until all the indicator lamps go out.

i The system automatically switches down from level 3to level2 after approximately 8
minutes. The system automatically switches down from level 2to level1 after approximately 10 minutes. The system automatically switches off approximately 35 minutes after it is set to level 1.

Switching the rear-seat heating on/off

X To switch on: press button : repeatedly

until the desired heating level is set.

X To switch off: press button : repeatedly

until all the indicator lamps go out.

i The system automatically switches down from level 3to level2 after approximately 8
minutes.

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The system automatically switches down from level 2to level1 after approximately 10 minutes. The system automatically switches off approximately 35 minutes after it is set to level 1.

Problems with the seat heating If the on-board voltage is too low, the seat heating is switched off automatically. X Switch off electrical consumers which you

do not need, such as the rear window defroster or interior lighting. If the on-board voltage is only interrupted briefly, the seat heating will switch back on automatically. If the seat heating is not switched on automatically:

X Switch the seat heating on manually

(Y page 89)

Switching the seat ventilation on/off Activating/deactivating

Seat ventilation is only available for the front seats. The three blue indicator lamps in the buttons indicate the ventilation level you have selected. X Make sure that the SmartKey is in

position 2 (Y page 139) in the ignition lock. X To switch on: press button : repeatedly

until the desired ventilation level is set.

i If you open the side windows and the

sliding sunroof using the SmartKey (Y page 78), the driver's seat ventilation automatically switches to the highest level. X To switch off: press button : repeatedly

until all the indicator lamps go out.

i If the battery voltage is too low, the seat

ventilation may switch off.

Problems with the seat ventilation If one or all of the indicator lamps in the seat ventilation button are flashing, the seat ventilation has switched off automatically. The vehicle's electrical system voltage is too low because too many electrical consumers are switched on. X Switch off electrical consumers that you do

not need, such as the rear window defroster or interior lighting. Once the battery is sufficiently charged, the seat ventilation will switch back on automatically.

Steering wheel Important safety notes G WARNING Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Adjusting the steering wheel while driving could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. The electrical steering wheel adjustment feature can be operated at any time. 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.

Adjusting the steering wheel

: To adjust the steering wheel height ; To adjust the steering wheel position

(fore-and-aft adjustment)

i If the driver's door is open, the steering

wheel can be adjusted for up to 30 minutes after the ignition has been switched off.

i Further related subjects:

REASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature

(Y page 92)

RStoring settings (Y page 95)

Steering wheel heating Activating/deactivating

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X To activate: make sure that the SmartKey

is in position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock.

X Turn the catch in the direction of

arrow :. Indicator lamp = lights up.

X To deactivate: make sure that the

SmartKey is in position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock.

X Turn the catch in the direction of

arrow ;. Indicator lamp = goes out.

i The steering wheel heating does not

switch off automatically.

i The steering wheel heating may switch off

temporarily if: Rthe temperature in the vehicle interior is

above 86 ‡ (30 †)

Rthe temperature of the steering wheel is

above 95 ‡ (35 †)

Indicator lamp = remains on.

i The steering wheel heating is deactivated

if you remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.

Problems with the steering wheel heating

: To switch on the steering-wheel heating ; To switch off the steering-wheel heating = Indicator lamp The steering-wheel heating heats the leather areas of the steering wheel.

: To switch on the steering-wheel heating ; To switch off the steering-wheel heating = Indicator lamp

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If steering wheel heating indicator lamp = is flashing, the steering wheel heating has switched off automatically. The vehicle's electrical system voltage is too low because too many electrical consumers are switched on. X Switch off electrical consumers that you do

not need, such as the rear window defroster or interior lighting. Once the battery is sufficiently charged, the steering wheel heating will switch back on automatically.

Steering wheel EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature Important safety notes G WARNING Make sure that nobody can become trapped when you activate the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature. If there is a risk of someone becoming trapped, stop the adjustment procedure. To halt the procedure: Rpress the steering column adjustment

button.

Rpress one of the memory function position

buttons.

The steering column stops moving immediately. Do not keep the memory function position button pressed as this will start the memory function and set the steering wheel and seat in motion. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle. They could open the driver's door and thereby unintentionally activate the EASY- ENTRY/EXIT feature and become trapped. 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 still adjusting could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

! Do not activate the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT

feature, if the seat backrest is reclined too far backwards. This can damage the front or rear seats. You must first move the backrest to a vertical position.

The EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature makes getting in and out of your vehicle easier. You can activate and deactivate the EASY- ENTRY/EXIT feature in the on-board computer (Y page 221).

Position of the steering wheel when the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature is active The steering wheel moves upwards and towards the dashboard if: Ryou remove the SmartKey from the ignition

lock or

Ryou open the driver's door with the

SmartKey in position 0 or 1 in the ignition lock.

i The steering wheel only moves upwards

and towards the dashboard if it has not already reached the upper end stop.

Position of the steering wheel for driving The steering wheel is moved to the last selected position when: Rthe driver's door is closed. Ryou insert the SmartKey into the ignition

lock.

The last position of the steering wheel is stored when you switch off the ignition or when you store the setting with the memory function (Y page 95).

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Mirrors Rear-view mirror X Adjust the rear-view mirror by hand so you

have a good overview of the traffic conditions behind you.

i The exterior mirrors are automatically

heated if the rear window defroster is switched on and the outside temperature is low.

Folding the exterior mirrors in/out electrically

Exterior mirrors Adjusting the exterior mirrors G WARNING The exterior mirrors reduce the size of the image. Objects are actually closer than they appear. You could misjudge the distance from vehicles driving behind and cause an accident, e.g. when changing lane. For this reason, make sure of the actual distance from the vehicle driving behind by glancing over your shoulder.

X Make sure that the SmartKey is in position

1 or 2 (Y page 139) in the ignition lock.

X Briefly press button :.

Both exterior mirrors fold in or out.

i Make sure that the exterior mirrors are always folded out fully while driving. They could otherwise vibrate.

i If you are driving faster than

9 mph (15 km/h), you can no longer fold in the exterior mirrors.

Setting the exterior mirrors

X Make sure that the SmartKey is in position

1 or 2 (Y page 139) in the ignition lock. X Press button : to select the left-hand

exterior mirror

or X Press button ; to select the right-hand

exterior mirror.

X Press button = up, down, or to the left or right until you have adjusted the exterior mirror to the correct position. You should have a good overview of traffic conditions.

i The convex exterior mirrors provide a

larger field of vision.

If the battery has been disconnected or completely discharged, the exterior mirrors must be reset. The exterior mirrors will otherwise not fold in when you select the

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"Fold in mirrors when locking" function in the on-board computer (Y page 221). X Make sure that the SmartKey is in position

1(Y page 139) in the ignition lock.

X Briefly press button :.

Folding the exterior mirrors in/out automatically If the "Fold in mirrors when locking" function is activated in the on-board computer (Y page 221): Rthe exterior mirrors fold in automatically as

soon as you lock the vehicle from the outside.

Rthe exterior mirrors fold out again

automatically as soon as you unlock the vehicle and then open the driver's or front- passenger door.

Exterior mirror out of position X Press button : repeatedly until you hear

the mirror engage in position. The mirror housing is engaged again and you can adjust the exterior mirrors as usual (Y page 93).

Automatic anti-glare mirrors G WARNING If incident light from headlamps is prevented from striking the sensor in the rear-view mirror, for instance, by luggage piled too high in the vehicle, the mirror's automatic anti- glare function will not operate. Incident light could then blind you. This may distract you from the traffic conditions and, as a result, you may cause an accident.

The rear-view mirror and the exterior mirror on the driver's side automatically go into anti- glare mode if: Rthe ignition is switched on and Rincident light from headlamps strikes the

sensor in the rear-view mirror.

i The mirrors do not go into anti-glare mode if reverse gear is engaged or if the interior lighting is switched on.

Parking position for the exterior mirror on the front-passenger side Setting/storing the parking position Using reverse gear

: Left-hand exterior mirror ; Right-hand exterior mirror = Adjustment button ? Memory button You can position the front-passenger side exterior mirror in such a way that you can see the rear wheel on that side as soon as you engage reverse gear. You can store this position. X Make sure that the vehicle is stationary and

that the SmartKey is in position 2(Y page 139) in the ignition lock.

X Press button ; for the exterior mirror on

the front-passenger side.

X Engage reverse gear.

The exterior mirror on the front-passenger side moves to the preset parking position.

X Use adjustment button = to adjust the

exterior mirror to a position that allows you to see the rear wheel and the curb. The parking position is stored.

i If you shift the transmission to another position, the exterior mirror on the front-

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passenger side returns to the driving position.

Calling up a stored parking position setting

Using the memory button

: Left-hand exterior mirror ; Right-hand exterior mirror = Adjustment button ? Memory button You can position the front-passenger side exterior mirror in such a way that you can see the rear wheel on that side as soon as you engage reverse gear. This setting can be stored using memory button M ?. X Make sure that the SmartKey is in

position 2 (Y page 139) in the ignition lock.

X With the exterior mirror on the front-

passenger side activated, use adjustment button = to adjust the exterior mirror. In the exterior mirror, the rear wheel and the curb should be visible.

X Press memory button M ? and one of the

arrows on adjustment button = within three seconds. The parking position is stored if the exterior mirror does not move.

X If the mirror moves out of position, repeat

the steps.

: Left-hand exterior mirror ; Right-hand exterior mirror = Adjustment button ? Memory button X Turn the SmartKey to position

2 (Y page 139) in the ignition lock.

X Adjust the exterior mirror on the front-

passenger side using button ;.

X Engage reverse gear.

The exterior mirror on the front-passenger side moves to the stored parking position.

The exterior mirror on the front-passenger side moves back to its original position: Ras soon as you exceed a speed of 9 mph

(15 km/h)

Rif you press button : for the exterior

mirror on the driver's side

Memory functions Storing settings G WARNING Only use the memory function on the driver's side when the vehicle is stationary. You could otherwise be distracted from the traffic conditions by the seat moving of its own accord, and as a result cause an accident.

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X Make sure that the SmartKey is in position 2(Y page 139) or that the respective door is open.

X Adjust the seat (Y page 86) and head

restraint (Y page 86).

X On the driver's side, adjust the steering

wheel (Y page 91) and the exterior mirrors (Y page 93).

X Press the M memory button. X Press one of memory buttons 1, 2 or 3

within three seconds. The settings are stored in the selected storage position.

Calling up a stored setting ! If you want to move the seat from the fully reclined position to a stored seat position, first raise the backrest using the seat switch. The seat could otherwise be damaged.

X Press and hold the relevant memory button

1, 2 or 3, until the seat, head restraints, steering wheel and mirrors are in the stored position.

i The setting procedure is interrupted as soon as you release the memory button.

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Useful information .............................. 98
Exterior lighting .................................. 98
Interior lighting ................................. 105
Replacing bulbs ................................. 108
Windshield wipers ............................ 114

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Useful information

i This Operator's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment of your vehicle available at the time of publication of the Operator's Manual. Country-specific differences are possible. Please note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described. This also applies to safety- related systems and functions.

i Read the information on qualified specialist workshops: (Y page 23).

Exterior lighting Important safety notes For reasons of safety, Mercedes-Benz recommends that you drive with the lights switched on even during the daytime. In some countries, operation of the headlamps varies due to legal requirements and self-imposed obligations.

Driving abroad Conversion to symmetrical low beam Switch the headlamps to symmetrical low beam in countries in which traffic drives on the opposite side of the road from the country where the vehicle is registered. This prevents glare to oncoming traffic. When using symmetrical lights, the edge of the road is not lit as widely and as far ahead as normal. Have the headlamps converted at a qualified specialist workshop as close to the border as possible before driving in these countries.

Conversion to asymmetrical low beam after returning Have the headlamps converted back to asymmetrical low-beam headlamps at a qualified specialist workshop as soon as possible after crossing the border again.

Light switch Operation ! Switch off the parking lamps and low-

beam headlamps when you leave the vehicle. This prevents the battery from discharging.

! If the battery has been excessively

discharged, the parking lamps or standing lamps are automatically switched off to enable the next engine start. Always park your vehicle safely and sufficiently lit according to legal standards. Avoid the continuous use of the T parking lamps for several hours. If possible, switch on the X right or the W left standing lamp.

1W Left-hand standing lamps 2X Right-hand standing lamps 3T Parking lamps, side marker lamps, license plate and instrument cluster lighting

4Ã Automatic headlamp mode/daytime

running lamps

5L Low-beam/high-beam headlamps If you hear a warning tone when you leave the vehicle, the lights may still be switched on. X Turn the light switch to Ã. The turn signals, high-beam headlamps and the high-beam flasher are operated using the combination switch (Y page 103).

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Daytime running lamps Daytime running lamps in Canada

The exterior lighting (except the parking/ standing lamps) switches off automatically if you: Rremove the SmartKey from the ignition lock Ropen the driver's door with the SmartKey

in position 0.

Low-beam headlamps

1W Left-hand standing lamps 2X Right-hand standing lamps 3T Parking lamps, side marker lamps, license plate and instrument cluster lighting

4Ã Automatic headlamp mode/daytime

running lamps

5L Low-beam/high-beam headlamps X To switch on the low-beam headlamps:

turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to position 2 or start the engine. X Turn the light switch to L.

The L indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up.

1W Left-hand standing lamps 2X Right-hand standing lamps 3T Parking lamps, side marker lamps, license plate and instrument cluster lighting

4Ã Automatic headlamp mode/daytime

running lamps

5L Low-beam/high-beam headlamps The daytime running lamps function is required by law in Canada. It cannot therefore be deactivated. X Turn the light switch to Ã.

With the engine running: depending on the ambient light, the daytime running lamps or the low-beam headlamps are switched on. When the low-beam headlamps are switched on, the L indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up.

When the engine is running and the vehicle is stationary: if you move the selector lever from a drive position to P, the daytime running lamps/low-beam headlamps go out after three minutes. When the engine is running, the vehicle is stationary and in high ambient light brightness: if you turn the light switch to T, you turn on the daytime running lamps and parking lamps. If the engine is running and you turn the light switch to L, the manual settings take precedence over the daytime running lamps.

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Daytime running lamps in the USA

others. In such situations turn the light switch to L. The automatic headlamp feature is only an aid. The driver is responsible for the vehicle's lighting at all times.

1W Left-hand standing lamps 2X Right-hand standing lamps 3T Parking lamps, side marker lamps, license plate and instrument cluster lighting

4Ã Automatic headlamp mode/daytime

running lamps

5L Low-beam/high-beam headlamps In the USA, the daytime running lamps are deactivated upon delivery from the factory. X To activate the daytime running

lamps: activate the daytime running lamps function in the on-board computer (Y page 219).

X Turn the light switch to Ã.

With the engine running: depending on the ambient light, the daytime running lamps or the low-beam headlamps are switched on. When the low-beam headlamps are switched on, the L indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up.

If the engine is running and you turn the light switch to T or L, the manual settings take precedence over the daytime running lamps.

Automatic headlamp mode G WARNING If the light switch is set to à and it is foggy, snowing or there is poor visibility, the low- beam headlamps will not come on automatically. This could endanger you and

1W Left-hand standing lamps 2X Right-hand standing lamps 3T Parking lamps, side marker lamps, license plate and instrument cluster lighting

4Ã Automatic headlamp mode/daytime

running lamps

5L Low-beam/high-beam headlamps X To switch on automatic headlamp mode: turn the light switch to Ã. SmartKey in position 1 in the ignition lock: the parking lamps are switched on or off automatically depending on the brightness of the ambient light. With the engine running: if you have activated the daytime running lamps function in the on-board computer, the daytime running lamps or the low-beam headlamps are switched on or off automatically depending on the brightness of the ambient light. When the low-beam headlamps are switched on, the L indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up.

Front fog lamps (except AMG vehicles) G WARNING If you suspect that driving conditions will be foggy, turn the light switch to L before you start your journey. Your vehicle may otherwise not be visible and you could endanger yourself and others.

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X Press the N button.

The green N indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up.

X To switch off the front fog lamps: press

the N button. The green N indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes out.

Only vehicles with front fog lamps have the fog lamps function.

Rear fog lamp

1W Left-hand standing lamps 2X Right-hand standing lamps 3T Parking lamps, side marker lamps, license plate and instrument cluster lighting

4Ã Automatic headlamp mode/daytime

running lamps

5L Low-beam/high-beam headlamps BN Fog lamps (except AMG vehicles) CR Rear fog lamp X To switch on the fog lamps: turn the

SmartKey in the ignition lock to position 2
or start the engine.

X Turn the light switch to T, L or

Ã.

1W Left-hand standing lamps 2X Right-hand standing lamps 3T Parking lamps, side marker lamps, license plate and instrument cluster lighting

4Ã Automatic headlamp mode/daytime

running lamps

5L Low-beam/high-beam headlamps BN Fog lamps (except AMG vehicles) CR Rear fog lamp

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X To switch on the rear fog lamp: turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to position 2
or start the engine.

X Turn the light switch to L or Ã. X Press the R button.

The yellow R indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up.

X To switch off the rear fog lamp: press the

R button. The yellow R indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes out.

BN Fog lamps (except AMG vehicles) CR Rear fog lamp X To switch on: turn light switch to T.

Standing lamps

Parking lamps

1W Left-hand standing lamps 2X Right-hand standing lamps 3T Parking lamps, side marker lamps, license plate and instrument cluster lighting

4Ã Automatic headlamp mode/daytime

running lamps

5L Low-beam/high-beam headlamps BN Fog lamps (except AMG vehicles) CR Rear fog lamp Switching on the standing lamps ensures the corresponding side of the vehicle is illuminated.

1W Left-hand standing lamps 2X Right-hand standing lamps 3T Parking lamps, side marker lamps, license plate and instrument cluster lighting

4Ã Automatic headlamp mode/daytime

running lamps

5L Low-beam/high-beam headlamps

X To switch on the parking lamps: the

SmartKey is not inserted in the ignition lock or it is in position 0(Y page 139).

X Turn the light switch to W (left-hand side of the vehicle) or X (right-hand side of the vehicle).

Headlamp cleaning system The headlamps are cleaned automatically if the "Wipe with washer fluid" function is operated ten times while the lights are on and the engine is running (Y page 114). When you switch off the ignition, the automatic headlamp cleaning system is reset and counting is resumed from 0.

Combination switch Turn signals

: High-beam headlamps ; Turn signal, right = High-beam flasher ? Turn signal, left X To indicate briefly: press the combination switch briefly to the pressure point in the direction of arrow ; or ?. The corresponding turn signal flashes three times.

X To indicate: press the combination switch beyond the pressure point in the direction of arrow ; or ?.

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High-beam headlamps

: High-beam headlamps ; Turn signal, right = High-beam flasher ? Turn signal, left X To switch on the high-beam headlamps:

turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to position 2 or start the engine.

X Turn the light switch to L or Ã. X Press the combination switch beyond the

pressure point in the direction of arrow :. In the à position, the high-beam headlamps are only switched on when it is dark and the engine is running. The blue K indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up when the high- beam headlamps are switched on.

X To switch off the high-beam

headlamps: move the combination switch back to its normal position. The blue K indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes out.

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High-beam flasher

: High-beam headlamps ; Turn signal, right = High-beam flasher ? Turn signal, left X To switch on: turn the SmartKey in the

ignition lock to position 1 or 2 or start the engine.

X Pull the combination switch briefly in the

direction of arrow =.

Hazard warning lamps

X To switch on the hazard warning lamps:

press button :. All turn signals flash. If you now switch on a turn signal using the combination switch, only the turn signal lamp on the corresponding side of the vehicle will flash.

X To switch off the hazard warning

lamps: press button :.

The hazard warning lamps automatically switch on if: Ran air bag is deployed Rthe Emergency Tensioning Devices are

triggered, or

Rthe vehicle is slowed down rapidly from a

speed of over 45 mph (70 km/h) and comes to a halt

The hazard warning lamps switch on automatically if an air bag or the Emergency Tensioning Devices are triggered and the SmartKey is in position 1 in the ignition lock. The hazard warning lamps switch off automatically if the vehicle reaches a speed of over 6mph (10km/h) again after a full brake application. i The hazard warning lamps still operate if

the ignition is switched off.

Cornering light function

The cornering light function improves the illumination of the road over a wide angle in the direction you are turning, enabling better visibility in tight bends, for example. The cornering light function can only be activated if the low-beam headlamps are switched on and the fog lamps are switched off. Active: if you are driving at speeds below 25 mph (40 km/h) and switch on the turn signal or turn the steering wheel Not active: if you are driving at speeds above 25 mph (40 km/h) or switch off the turn

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signal or turn the steering wheel to the straight-ahead position The cornering light function may remain lit for a short time, but is automatically switched off after no more than three minutes.

A p Switches the right-hand reading

lamp on/off

B Switches the automatic interior lighting

control on

Headlamps and indicator lamps fogged up on the inside The headlamps and the indicator lamps in the exterior mirrors may fog up on the inside if there is high atmospheric humidity. X Drive with the headlamps switched on.

The level of moisture diminishes, depending on the length of the journey and the weather conditions (humidity and temperature).

If the level of moisture does not diminish: X Have the headlamps checked at a qualified

specialist workshop.

Interior lighting Overview of interior lighting

Front overhead control panel : p Switches the left-hand front reading

lamp on/off

; c Switches the front interior lighting

on

= t Switches the cargo compartment

lamp/rear interior lighting on/off

? | Switches the front interior lighting/

automatic interior lighting control off

Rear-compartment overhead control panel : p Switches the right-hand reading

lamp on/off

; p Switches the left-hand reading lamp

on/off

Interior lighting control General notes In order to prevent the vehicle's battery from discharging, the interior lighting functions are automatically deactivated after some time unless the SmartKey is in position 2 in the ignition lock. The brightness of the ambient lighting may be set using the control on the instrument cluster (Y page 209).

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Interior lighting

Automatic interior lighting control

Front overhead control panel : p Switches the left-hand front reading

lamp on/off

; c Switches the front interior lighting

on

= t Switches the cargo compartment

lamp/rear interior lighting on/off

? | Switches the front interior lighting/

automatic interior lighting control off A p Switches the right-hand reading

lamp on/off

B Switches the automatic interior lighting

control on

X To switch on: set rocker switch B to the

center position.

The interior lighting switches on automatically when it is dark if you: Runlock the vehicle Ropen a door Rremove the SmartKey from the ignition lock X To switch off: press the | symbol on

rocker switch B.

The interior lighting remains switched off even when it is dark if you: Runlock the vehicle Ropen a door. Rremove the SmartKey from the ignition lock The interior light is activated for a short while when the SmartKey is removed from the ignition lock. You can activate this delayed switch-off using the on-board computer (Y page 220).

When a front door is opened, the front interior lighting comes on. When a rear door is opened, the rear interior lighting comes on. In addition, the courtesy lights come on. i If a door remains open and the SmartKey

is not in the ignition lock, the interior lighting switches off after a short while.

Manual interior lighting control Front interior lighting ! If the interior lighting has been switched

on manually, it will not be switched off automatically. This can cause the starter battery to discharge. Make sure that the interior lighting does not remain switched on too long after the engine has been switched off.

Front overhead control panel : p Switches the left-hand front reading

lamp on/off

; c Switches the front interior lighting

on

= t Switches the cargo compartment

lamp/rear interior lighting on/off

? | Switches the front interior lighting/

automatic interior lighting control off A p Switches the right-hand reading

lamp on/off

B Switches the automatic interior lighting

control on

X To switch on: press the c symbol on

rocker switch B.

X To switch off: set rocker switch B to the

center position.

Reading lamps

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gases may enter vehicle interior resulting in unconsciousness and death.

! Switch off the cargo compartment lamp if you wish to leave the rear door open for a longer period. The battery may otherwise discharge.

! Do not close the rear door while lock : is engaged at the bottom. Otherwise, you could damage lock :.

Front overhead control panel : p Switches the left-hand front reading

lamp on/off

; c Switches the front interior lighting

on

= t Switches the cargo compartment

lamp/rear interior lighting on/off

? | Switches the front interior lighting/

automatic interior lighting control off A p Switches the right-hand reading

lamp on/off

B Switches the automatic interior lighting

control on

X To activate/deactivate: press the p

button.