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appears in the multifunction display. Possibility 2 (One SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO in the vehicle, no SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO outside the vehicle): When exiting and trying to lock the vehicle, the message Key detected in vehicle will appear in the multifunction display. The vehicle will not be locked.

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Factory setting

Global unlocking 왘 Grasp an outside door handle.

All turn signal lamps flash once. The locking knobs in the doors move up. The anti-theft alarm system is dis- armed.

The vehicle will lock again automatically and rearm the anti-theft alarm system within approximately 40 seconds of unlocking if 앫 neither a door nor the tailgate is

opened

앫 the central locking switch is not

activated

i The vehicle could be inadvertently unlocked if the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is within 3 ft (1 m) of the vehicle and 앫 an outside door handle is splashed with

water or

앫 you attempt to clean an outside door handle

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Unlocking driver’s door and fuel filler flap 왘 Grasp the driver’s outside door handle.

All turn signal lamps flash once. The locking knob in the driver’s door moves up. The anti-theft alarm system is dis- armed.

Global locking 왘 Press the lock button on an outside

door handle (컄 page 72). All turn signal lamps flash three times. The locking knobs in the doors move down. The anti-theft alarm system is armed.

Global unlocking 왘 Grasp any outside door handle other than the driver’s outside door handle. All turn signal lamps flash once. The locking knobs in the doors move up. The anti-theft alarm system is dis- armed.

Restoring to factory setting 왘 Press and hold buttons Œ and ‹

simultaneously for about 5 seconds until battery check lamp 5 (컄 page 117) flashes twice.

Global locking 왘 Press the lock button on an outside

door handle (컄 page 72). With the tailgate and all doors closed, the turn signal lamps flash three times. The locking knobs in the doors move down. The anti-theft alarm system is armed.

Selective setting If you frequently travel alone, you may wish to reprogram the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO so when you grasp the driver’s door handle only the driver’s door and the fuel filler flap unlocks. 왘 Press and hold buttons Œ and ‹

simultaneously for about 5 seconds until battery check lamp 5 (컄 page 117) flashes twice. The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO will then function as follows:

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Controls in detail Locking and unlocking

Checking the batteries in the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*

Loss of the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*

왘 Press button ‹ or Œ.

The battery check lamp (컄 page 114) or (컄 page 117) comes on briefly to in- dicate that the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO batteries are in order.

i If the battery check lamp does not come on briefly during check, the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO batteries are discharged. Replace the batteries (컄 page 506). You can obtain the required batteries at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.

i If the batteries are checked within signal range of the vehicle, pressing the button ‹ or Œ will lock or unlock the vehicle accordingly.

If you lose your SmartKey, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO or mechanical key, you should do the following: 왘 Have the SmartKey or SmartKey with

KEYLESS-GO deactivated by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.

왘 Report the loss of the SmartKey,

SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO or the mechanical key immediately to your car insurance company.

왘 Have the mechanical lock replaced if

necessary.

Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center will be glad to supply you with a replacement.

Opening the doors from the inside

You can open a locked door from the in- side. Open door only when conditions are safe to do so.

1 Locking knob 2 Inside door handle

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i If the vehicle has previously been locked from the outside with the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO*, opening a door from the inside will trigger the anti-theft alarm system. To cancel the alarm, do one of the following: With the SmartKey 앫 Insert the SmartKey in the starter switch. 앫 Press the Œ or ‹ button on the

SmartKey.

With KEYLESS-GO* 앫 Grasp an outside door handle. 앫 Press the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button

(컄 page 43). The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* must be inside the vehicle.

Front doors 왘 Pull on inside door handle 2 on the

respective front door to open door. If the door was locked, locking knob 1 will move up.

Rear doors 왘 Pull up locking knob 1 on the respec-

tive rear door to unlock door.

왘 Pull on inside door handle 2 on the re-

spective rear door to open door.

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Tailgate/Power tailgate*

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.

A minimum height clearance of 7.4 ft (2.25 m) is required to open the tailgate.

! The tailgate swings open upwards automat- ically. Always make sure there is sufficient over- head clearance.

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Tailgate

Opening the tailgate from the outside

i Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO*: The vehicle must be unlocked (컄 page 40). Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*: When opening the tailgate, the vehicle is globally unlocked.

The handle is located above the rear license plate recess.

왘 Pull on the handle.

The tailgate opens slightly.

왘 Pull tailgate upwards to open.

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Opening the tailgate from the inside You can unlock the tailgate from the third-row seats and then open it manually. The handle is located on the right of the tailgate’s window trim.

왘 Lift handle 1 in direction of arrow 3.

The tailgate is released and can be opened manually.

i If you do not open the tailgate within a few seconds, the tailgate lock will automatically engage again. Additionally, the tailgate will relock automatically, if the vehicle was locked when the tailgate was released from the inside. If the tailgate lock does not engage automatically and, if applicable, the tailgate does not relock after a few seconds, you have to close the tail- gate manually (컄 page 125).

1 Handle 2 Push 3 Lift 왘 Push handle 1 in direction of

arrow 2 and hold it there.

Closing the tailgate from the outside

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.

When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. A child’s unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.

i To prevent an inadvertent lockout, do not place the SmartKey in the cargo compartment. Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*: To prevent a possible inadvertent lockout, the tailgate will open automatically if a SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is recognized inside the vehicle.

1 Handle 왘 Lower tailgate by pulling firmly on

handle 1.

왘 Close tailgate with hands placed flat on

it. Once the tailgate touches the latch, the tailgate will pull itself shut automatical- ly.

i If the vehicle was previously centrally locked with the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO*, the tailgate will lock automatically after closing it. The turn signals flash three times to confirm locking.

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Power tailgate* In vehicles with power tailgate, you can 앫 open and close the tailgate from the

inside and the outside electrically

앫 limit the opening height of the tailgate 앫 interrupt the opening/closing proce-

dure at any time by 앫 pressing or pulling the

door-mounted remote tailgate switch (컄 page 126)

앫 pressing the Š button on the

SmartKey (컄 page 114) or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* (컄 page 117)

앫 pressing the tailgate closing switch

(컄 page 128)

앫 pressing the tailgate

closing/locking switch (vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*) (컄 page 128)

! The tailgate swings open upwards automat- ically. Always make sure there is sufficient over- head clearance.

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Opening the tailgate from the outside You can unlock and open the tailgate simultaneously from the outside when the vehicle is at a standstill. 왘 Press and hold button Š on the

SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* until the tailgate unlocks and opens. While the tailgate is opening, an acoustic signal sounds.

or 왘 Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*:

Pull on the handle (컄 page 124). The entire vehicle is unlocked and the tailgate opens. While the tailgate is opening, an acoustic signal sounds.

Opening the tailgate from the inside You can unlock and open the tailgate si- multaneously from the driver’s seat when the vehicle is at a standstill.

Warning!

Maintain sight of the area around the rear of the vehicle while operating the tailgate with the door-mounted remote tailgate switch or with the Š button on the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*. Monitor the opening procedure carefully to make sure no one is in danger of being injured.

To interrupt the opening procedure, press or pull the door-mounted remote tailgate switch or press the Š button on the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*.

The switch is located on the door control panel.

1 Remote tailgate switch with indicator

lamp

왘 Pull remote tailgate switch 1 until

tailgate begins to open. The tailgate opens. The indicator lamp in the remote tailgate switch comes on and remains lit until the tailgate is closed. While the tailgate is opening, an acoustic signal sounds.

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Limiting opening height of tailgate* In vehicles with power tailgate*, the tail- gate opening height can be limited when transporting goods on a roof rack* (e.g. presence of an MB roof cargo container*). When activated, the tailgate opens to approximately 6.6 ft (2.00 m). 왘 Activate the limiting opening height of

tailgate using the control system (컄 page 184).

Closing the tailgate from the inside You can close the tailgate from the inside using the remote tailgate switch. If the tailgate comes into contact with an object while closing (e.g. luggage that has been piled too high) the closing procedure is stopped and the tailgate reopens.

Warning!

Maintain sight of the area around the rear of the vehicle while operating the tailgate with the door-mounted switch. Monitor the closing procedure carefully to make sure no one is in danger of being injured.

To interrupt the closing procedure, press or pull the door-mounted remote tailgate switch or press the Š button on the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*.

Even with the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* removed from the starter switch or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* removed from the vehicle, the remote tailgate switch can be operated. 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.

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왘 Press remote tailgate switch 1

(컄 page 126) until tailgate begins to close. The tailgate closes. While the tailgate is closing an acoustic signal sounds. The indicator lamp in the remote tailgate switch goes out.

To interrupt the closing procedure: 왘 Press or pull remote tailgate switch 1

(컄 page 126).

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Closing the tailgate from the outside You can close the tailgate from the outside using the tailgate closing switch or the Š button on the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*. In vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*, you can also simultaneous- ly lock the vehicle. If the tailgate comes into contact with an object while closing (e.g. luggage that has been piled too high) the closing procedure is stopped and the tailgate reopens.

Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO* 1 Tailgate closing switch

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always keep hands and fingers away from the cargo compartment opening when clos- ing the tailgate. Be especially careful when small children are around. To stop the clos- ing procedure, do one of the following: 앫 Press tailgate closing switch 1

(컄 page 128).

앫 Press KEYLESS-GO* locking/closing

switch* 1 (vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*) (컄 page 129).

앫 Press the Š button on the SmartKey

(컄 page 114) or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* (컄 page 117).

앫 Press or pull the remote tailgate switch

on the driver’s door (컄 page 126).

Even with the SmartKey removed from the starter switch or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* removed from the vehicle, the tailgate closing switch can be operated. 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.

Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO* 1 Tailgate closing switch 왘 Press tailgate closing switch 1 or the

Š button on the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* briefly. The tailgate closes and an acoustic warning sounds.

Warning!

Monitor the closing procedure carefully to make sure no one is in danger of being in- jured. To prevent possible personal injury,

i Do not place the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* in the open cargo compartment. You may lock yourself out.

i If the vehicle was previously centrally locked, the tailgate will lock automatically after closing it. The turn signals will flash three times to confirm locking.

Closing the tailgate and locking the vehicle from the outside (vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*) In vehicles with power tailgate and KEYLESS-GO*, you can close the tailgate and lock the vehicle simultaneously from the outside using the KEYLESS-GO* locking/closing switch. If the tailgate comes into contact with an object while closing (e.g. luggage that has been piled too high), the closing procedure is stopped and the tailgate reopens. 왘 Make sure you have the SmartKey with

KEYLESS-GO* with you.

1 KEYLESS-GO* locking/closing switch 왘 Press KEYLESS-GO* locking/closing

switch 1 briefly. The tailgate closes automatically. Once the tailgate is closed, the vehicle locks if doors are closed. The turn signals flash three times to confirm locking. The locking knobs in the doors move down. The anti-theft alarm system is armed.

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Warning!

Monitor the closing procedure carefully to make sure no one is in danger of being in- jured. To prevent possible personal injury, always keep hands and fingers away from the cargo compartment opening when clos- ing the tailgate. Be especially careful when small children are around. To stop the clos- ing procedure, do one of the following: 앫 Press tailgate closing switch 1

(컄 page 128).

앫 Press KEYLESS-GO* locking/closing

switch* 1 (컄 page 129).

앫 Press the Š button on the SmartKey

with KEYLESS-GO* (컄 page 117).

앫 Press or pull the remote tailgate switch

on the driver’s door (컄 page 126).

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컄컄

Even with the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* removed from the vehicle, the tailgate closing switch can be operated. Therefore, do not leave children unattended in the vehi- cle, 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.

i To prevent a possible inadvertent lockout, the tailgate will open automatically if a SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* is recognized inside the vehicle.

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Automatic central locking

Locking and unlocking from the inside

The doors and the tailgate lock automati- cally when the ignition is switched on and the wheels are turning at vehicle speeds of approximately 9 mph (15 km/h) or more.

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

i The doors unlock automatically after an accident if the force of the impact exceeds a preset threshold. The vehicle automatically locks when the ignition is switched on and the wheels are turning at vehicle speeds of approximately 9 mph (15 km/h) or more. You could therefore lock yourself out when the vehicle 앫 is pushed or towed 앫 is on a test stand For information on towing the vehicle, see “Towing the vehicle” (컄 page 540). You can deactivate the automatic locking mode using the control system (컄 page 183).

You can lock or unlock the doors and the tailgate from inside using the central lock- ing or unlocking switch. This can be useful, for example, if you want to lock the vehicle before starting to drive. The fuel filler flap cannot be locked or un- locked with the central locking or unlock- ing switch.

Warning!

When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unat- tended 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.

The switches are located in the front-door control panels.

Unlocking 왘 Press central unlocking switch 1.

The vehicle unlocks.

i 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 centrally locked with the SmartKey or with KEYLESS-GO*, it will not unlock using the central unlocking switch. If the vehicle was previously locked with the central locking switch: 앫 and the SmartKey or SmartKey with

KEYLESS-GO* is set to factory settings, the complete vehicle is unlocked when a front door is opened from the inside

앫 and the SmartKey or SmartKey with

KEYLESS-GO* is set to selective settings, only the front door opened from the inside is unlocked

i With the passenger-side door opened, you cannot lock the vehicle with the central locking switch.

1 Central unlocking switch 2 Central locking switch

Locking 왘 Press central locking switch 2.

If all doors and the tailgate are closed, the vehicle locks.

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Controls in detail Seats

For information on seat adjustment, see the “Getting started” section (컄 page 45). For more information on seats, see “Load- ing” (컄 page 297).

Easy-entry feature for third-row seats The lever for the easy-entry feature is lo- cated on the rear of the seat base of the passenger side second-row seat.

Easy-entry/exit feature for third-row seats

This feature allows for easier access to and exit from the vehicle’s third-row seats.

Warning!

To help avoid personal injury, the second-row seat backrests must be properly locked either in the upright position or, when using the expanded cargo compart- ment, in the fully folded position while the vehicle is in motion.

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1 Easy-entry lever

! Make sure that the head restraint is pushed all the way down (컄 page 137). 왘 Pull and hold easy-entry lever 1 in di-

rection of arrow at resistance point. The seat backrest folds forward.

1 Easy-entry lever 왘 Pull and hold easy-entry lever 1 once again in direction of arrow at resistance point.

왘 Lift up the right second-row seat until it

folds forward. You should now have sufficient space to access the vehicle’s third-row seat.

i Vehicles with memory function*: The front passenger seat moved slightly forward.

For setting the front passenger seat back into the stored position, see “Recalling po- sitions from memory” (컄 page 144). For information on how to fold down the second-row seats completely, see “Folding second-row seats” (컄 page 308).

Easy-exit feature for third-row seats The easy-exit strap is located on the right rear of the second-row seat base.

1 Easy-exit strap

Easy-entry/exit position While the easy-entry feature is activated, you will see, for example, the following message in the multifunction display:

2nd row of seats Right not locked 왘 Return seat into its original position

(컄 page 134). The message in the multifunction dis- play disappears.

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왘 To exit the vehicle when seated on a

third-row seat, pull up and hold easy-exit strap 1. The right second-row seat backrest folds forward.

왘 Pull and hold once easy-entry strap 1. 왘 Lift up the right second-row seat until it

folds forward. You should now have sufficient space to exit the vehicle’s third-row seat.

i Vehicles with memory function*: The front passenger seat moved slightly forward.

While the easy-entry feature is activated, you will see, for example, the following message in the multifunction display:

2nd row of seats Right not locked

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컄컄

왘 Return seat into its original position

(컄 page 134). The message in the multifunction dis- play disappears.

For setting the front passenger seat back into the stored position, see “Recalling po- sitions from memory” (컄 page 144). For information on how to fold down the second-row seats completely, see “Folding second-row seats” (컄 page 308).

Returning second-row seats to their original position

Warning!

When occupants have entered or exited the vehicle using the easy-entry/exit feature, before driving off make sure 앫 the seats are properly locked 앫 the seat backrests are in an upright po-

sition and are properly locked

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If a seat and seat backrest are not properly locked, the seat could move forward and the seat backrest could fold. You could slide un- der the seat belt during braking, vehicle ma- neuvers, or in an accident. If you slide under it, the belt would apply force at the abdomen or neck. That could cause serious or even fa- tal injuries.

왘 Fold seat (컄 page 133) back until it au-

dibly engages.

왘 Fold seat backrest (컄 page 132) back into original position until it engages. To make sure the seat backrest has en- gaged, lean firmly against the backrest.

Emergency exit for third-row seats

i If, due to an accident or other situation, it is not possible for you to exit the vehicle on the side of the easy-entry seat (컄 page 132), you can fold the left side of the seat backrest in the second row of seats down in order to open the left rear door.

1 Emergency release 2 Seat backrest

! Make sure that the head restraint is pushed all the way down (컄 page 137).

왘 Pull emergency release 1 in the

Front seat active head restraints

Rear seats

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direction of arrow.

왘 Push seat backrest 2 forwards.

Warning!

To help avoid personal injury when folding the seat backrest forward, make sure that you move both feet and legs all the way back and out of the way to avoid them contacting the seat as it pivots forward.

In order to prevent an accident or any other potentially dangerous situations when open- ing the rear door and exiting the vehicle, make sure that you are aware of the traffic situation at all times.

왘 Open the left door. 왘 Exit the vehicle.

Warning!

Warning!

For your protection, drive only with properly positioned head restraints.

Adjust the head restraint so that it is 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.

You cannot remove the active head restraints on the driver’s and front passenger’s seat. For removal of the active head restraints we recommend that you contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. For information on head restraint adjust- ment, see “Seats” (컄 page 45). For information on active head restraints, see “Active head restraint” (컄 page 92).

According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seat- ing position. Thus, we strongly recommend that children be placed in the rear seats. 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” (컄 page 93). 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.

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Rear seat adjustment

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 belt would apply force at the ab- domen 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 nearly upright position and belts are properly positioned on the body.

Your seat must be adjusted so that you can correctly fasten your seat belt (컄 page 54). Never place hands under the seat or near any moving parts while a seat is being adjusted.

After adjusting rear seats, make sure 앫 the seats are properly locked 앫 the seat backrests are in an upright po-

sition and are properly locked

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Check for secure locking by pushing and pulling on the seat backrests. If a seat and seat backrest are not properly locked, the seat could move forward and the seat back- rest could fold. The child seat would no long- er be properly supported or positioned to provide its intended benefit.

Seat backrest tilt (second-row seats)

Warning!

The seat belt only offers its intended protec- tion when the seat backrest is in a nearly vertical position and the occupant is sitting upright. Avoid sitting in positions that pre- vent the seat belt from being properly posi- tioned against the body (컄 page 54). You should therefore adjust the backrest to a po- sition as upright as possible.

The seat backrest tilt can be set to five different positions. The handles for adjusting the seats are located on the rear of each seat base.

1 Adjustment handle 왘 While seated, pull handle 1 in direc- tion of arrow to resistance point and hold it there.

왘 To move seat backrest back, lean light-

ly against backrest.

왘 To move seat backrest forward, lean

forward with handle 1 pulled and held at resistance point. The seat backrest will move forward against your back.

왘 Release handle 1 when the seat back- rest has reached the desired position. To make sure the seat backrest has en- gaged, lean firmly against the backrest.

Head restraint height

Warning!

With a rear seat occupied, make sure to move the respective head restraint up from the lowest non-use position and have the oc- cupant adjust the head restraint properly.

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 re- duce the potential for injury to the head and neck in the event of an accident or similar situation.

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Raising: 왘 Manually adjust the height of head

restraint 1 by pulling it upward to the desired position.

Lowering: 왘 To lower head restraint 1, push

release button 2 and press down on head restraint 1.

i The third-row seat head restraints are ad- justed in the same manner.

Second-row seat head restraint 1 Head restraint 2 Release button

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Head restraint fore and aft adjustment

Head restraints

Warning!

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.

With a rear seat occupied, make sure to move the respective head restraint up from the lowest non-use position and have the oc- cupant adjust the head restraint properly.

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 re- duce the potential for injury to the head and neck in the event of an accident or similar situation.

Second-row seat head restraint 1 Head restraint 2 Release button

Removing 왘 Second-row seat:

Fold the seat backrest forward (컄 page 136). 왘 Third-row seat:

Fold the seat backrest forward (컄 page 307).

왘 Pull head restraint 1 to its uppermost

position.

The angle of the head restraint for the out- er second-row seats or the third-row seats can be adjusted manually. 왘 While seated, reach behind you with

both hands and find lower edge of the head restraint.

왘 Adjust the head restraint to the desired

position by pushing or pulling on the lower edge of the head restraint cush- ion.

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왘 Push release button 2 and pull out

왘 Second-row seat:

head restraint.

왘 Second-row seat:

Fold the seat backrest rearward until it engages.

왘 Third-row seat:

Fold the seat backrest rearward until it engages.

왘 Third-row seat:

Fold the seat backrest rearward (컄 page 307).

Fold the seat backrest rearward (컄 page 307).

For more information on seats, see the “Getting started” section (컄 page 45).

Lumbar support

The curvature of the driver’s seat can be adjusted to help enhance lower back sup- port and seating comfort. The lever for lumbar support adjustment is located on the right hand side of the driver’s seat backrest.

1 Adjustment lever 왘 Move adjustment lever 1 in direction

of arrows until you have reached a comfortable seating position.

Installing 왘 Second-row seat:

Fold the seat backrest forward (컄 page 136). 왘 Third-row seat:

Fold the seat backrest forward (컄 page 307).

왘 Insert head restraint 1 into openings

on the seat backrest.

왘 Push head restraint 1 down until it au-

dibly engages.

왘 Push release button 2 and adjust

head restraint 1 to the desired posi- tion (컄 page 137).

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Multicontour seat*

왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 42).

Seat heating*

The multicontour seat has an extendable seat cushion and inflatable air chambers built into the backrest to provide additional lumbar and side support. The seat cushion depth, seat backrest cushion-height and curvature can be con- tinuously varied with switches on the in- side of each front seat base after the ignition is switched on (컄 page 41).

Seat cushion depth 왘 Adjust the seat cushion depth to the

length of your upper leg with switch 1.

Backrest contour 왘 Adjust the contour of the seat backrest

to the desired position with switch æ or ç.

왘 Move the backrest support to the bot-

tom with button 4 or to the center with button 3.

Backrest side bolsters 왘 Adjust the side bolsters so that they

provide good lateral support using switch 2.

The switches for front-seat heating are lo- cated in the center console.

1 Seat heating switch, front seats 2 Indicator lamps

1 Seat cushion depth 2 Backrest side bolsters 3 Backrest center 4 Backrest bottom

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The switches for second-row seat heating* are located in the rear center console.

The red indicator lamps in the switch come on to show which heating level you have selected.

1 Seat heating switch*, second-row

seats

2 Indicator lamps

Level

off

Three indicator lamps on (highest level) The seat heating automatically switches to level 2 after approx- imately 5 minutes. Two indicator lamps on The seat heating automatically switches to level 1 after approx- imately 10 minutes. One indicator lamp on (lowest level) The seat heating automatically switches off after approximately 20 minutes. No indicator lamp on

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왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 42).

Switching on 왘 Press switch 1.

Three red indicator lamps 2 in the switch come on.

왘 Continue pressing switch 1 until

desired seat heating level is reached.

Switching off 왘 Press switch 1 repeatedly until all

indicator lamps 2 go out.

i If one or more of the indicator lamps 2 on seat heating switch 1 (컄 page 140) are flash- ing, there is insufficient voltage available since too many electrical consumers are switched on. The seat heating switches off automatically. The seat heating will switch back on again automatically as soon as sufficient voltage is available.

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The blue indicator lamps in the switch come on to show which ventilation level you have selected.

Switching on 왘 Press button 1 repeatedly until the

desired ventilation level is set.

Level

off

Three indicator lamps on (highest level) Two indicator lamps on One indicator lamp on (lowest level) No indicator lamp on

왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 42).

i The seat ventilation for the driver’s seat is automatically set to the highest level if activated via summer opening feature (컄 page 251).

Switching off 왘 Press button 1 repeatedly until all

indicator lamps 2 go out.

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Seat ventilation*

The switches for the seat ventilation are located in the center console.

1 Seat ventilation switch, front seats 2 Indicator lamps

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Controls in detail Memory function*

Each stored position on the passenger side includes the following settings: 앫 Seat position 앫 Multicontour seat*: previously saved

setting

왔 Memory function* Prior to operating the vehicle, the driver should check and adjust the seat height, seat position fore and aft, and seat back- rest angle if necessary, to ensure adequate control, reach and comfort. The head restraint should also be adjusted for proper height. See also the section on air bags (컄 page 76) for proper seat posi- tioning. In addition, adjust the steering wheel to ensure adequate control, reach, operation and comfort. Both the interior and exterior rear view mirrors should be adjusted for adequate rear vision. Fasten seat belts. Infants and small chil- dren should be seated in a properly se- cured restraint system that complies with U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stan- dards 213 and 225 and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 213 and 210.2.

With the memory function you can store up to three different configurations. Each stored position on the driver’s side includes the following settings: 앫 Seat position 앫 Multicontour seat*: previously saved

setting

앫 Steering wheel position 앫 Exterior rear view mirrors’ position

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.

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Storing positions into memory

Recalling positions from memory

왘 Adjust the seats (컄 page 45). 왘 On the driver’s side, additionally adjust the steering wheel (컄 page 51) and ex- terior rear view mirrors (컄 page 52) to the desired positions.

왘 Press memory button M. 왘 Release memory button M and press

stored position 1, 2 or 3 within 3 seconds. All settings are stored to the selected position.

! Do not operate the power seats using memory button M if the seat backrest is in an excessively reclined position. Doing so could cause damage to front or rear seats. Move seat backrest to an upright position first. 왘 Press and hold stored position

button 1, 2 or 3 until the seat, steering wheel and exterior rear view mirrors have fully moved to the stored posi- tions.

i Releasing the stored position button stops movement to the stored positions immediately.

Controls in detail Memory function*

The memory button and stored position buttons are located on the entry side of each front seat base.

Memory button Stored position buttons

1, 2, 3
왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 42). or 왘 Open the respective door.

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왔 Lighting For information on how to switch on the headlamps and use the turn signals, see “Switching on headlamps” (컄 page 62) and “Turn signals” (컄 page 63).

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

i Vehicles equipped with active Bi-Xenon* headlamps: The active Bi-Xenon* headlamps monitor the vehicles steering angle and vehicle speed, then automatically shift their beams to either side to better follow the curvature of the road ahead, increasing usable illumination over conventional headlamps.

Exterior lamp switch

1 ‚ Standing lamps, left (turn left two

stops)

2 ˆ Standing lamps, right (turn left

one stop)

3 M Off

Daytime running lamp mode (컄 page 147)

4 U Automatic headlamp mode

Daytime running lamp mode (컄 page 147)

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5 C Parking lamps (also side marker lamps, tail lamps, license plate lamps, instrument panel lamps) 6 B Low beam headlamps or high

beam headlamps when the com- bination switch is pushed for- ward. The tail lamps, license plate lamps, side marker lamps, parking lamps and instrument panel lamps also come on.

7 ‡ Front fog lamps 8 † Rear fog lamp

i If you hear a warning signal you have forgotten to switch off the headlamps before opening the driver’s door. In addition the message Switch off lights appears in the multifunction display. Switch off the headlamps.

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

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Manual headlamp mode The low beam headlamps and the parking lamps can be switched on and off with the exterior lamp switch. 왘 Turn the exterior lamp switch to

position B.

Automatic headlamp mode The following lamps switch on and off au- tomatically depending on the brightness of the ambient light: 앫 Low beam headlamps 앫 Tail and parking lamps 앫 License plate lamps 앫 Side marker lamps

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Warning!

If the exterior lamp switch is set to U, 앫 the headlamps may switch off unexpect-

edly when the system senses bright ambient light, for example light from oncoming traffic

앫 the headlamps will not be automatically

switched on under foggy conditions To minimize risk to you and to others, activate headlamps by turning exterior lamp switch to B when driving or when traffic and/or ambient lighting conditions require you to do so.

In low ambient lighting conditions, only switch from position U to B with the vehicle at a standstill in a safe location. Switching from U to B 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.

왘 Turn the exterior lamp switch to

position U. With the SmartKey in starter switch position 1 or the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button pressed once, only the parking lamps and the side marker lamps will switch on and off automati- cally. When the engine is running, the low beam headlamps, the tail and parking lamps, the license plate lamps, and the side marker lamps will switch on and off automatically.

i USA only: With the automatic headlamp mode activated you can switch on the high beam headlamps in low ambient lighting conditions.

Daytime running lamp mode 왘 Turn the exterior lamp switch to

position M or U. When the engine is running, the low beam headlamps are switched on. In low ambient light conditions, the following lamps will switch on additionally: 앫 Tail and parking lamps 앫 License plate lamps 앫 Side marker lamps

i With the daytime running lamp mode activated and the engine running, you cannot switch off the low beam headlamps manually.

Canada only The daytime running lamp mode is manda- tory and therefore in a constant mode.

i With the exterior lamp switch in position M or U, you cannot switch on the high beam headlamps. The high beam flasher is available at all times. For nighttime driving turn the exterior lamp switch to position B to permit activation of the high beam headlamps.

When the engine is running, and you shift from a driving position to position N or P, the low beam headlamps will switch off with a 3 minute delay. When the engine is running, and you 앫 turn the exterior lamp switch to

position C, the parking lamps and the side marker lamps switch on additionally

앫 turn the exterior lamp switch to

position B, the manual headlamp mode has priority over the daytime running lamp mode The corresponding exterior lamps switch on (컄 page 62).

Controls in detail Lighting

USA only By default, the daytime running lamp mode is deactivated. Activate the daytime running lamp mode using the control system, see “Setting daytime running lamp mode (USA only)” (컄 page 178).

i With the exterior lamp switch in position M, you cannot switch on the high beam headlamps. The high beam flasher is available at all times. For nighttime driving turn the exterior lamp switch to position B or U to permit activation of the high beam headlamps.

When the engine is running, and you turn the exterior lamp switch to position C or B, the manual headlamp mode has priority over the daytime running lamp mode. The corresponding exterior lamps switch on (컄 page 62).

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Controls in detail Lighting

Locator lighting and night security illumination The locator lighting and the night security illumination are described in the “Control system” section, see “Setting locator light- ing” (컄 page 179) and “Setting night secu- rity illumination” (컄 page 179).

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Fog lamps

Warning!

Front fog lamps 왘 Switch on the low beam headlamps

(컄 page 62).

왘 Pull out the exterior lamp switch to first

stop. The front fog lamps switch on. The green indicator lamp ‡ in the exterior lamp switch comes on. 왘 Push in the exterior lamp switch.

The front fog lamps switch off. The green indicator lamp ‡ in the exterior lamp switch goes out.

In low ambient lighting or foggy conditions, only switch from position U to B with the vehicle at a standstill in a safe location. Switching from U to B will briefly switch off the headlamps. Doing so while driving in low ambient lighting conditions may result in an accident.

i 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 Province Motor Vehicle Regulations regarding permissible lamp operation.

i Fog lamps cannot be switched on with the exterior lamp switch in position U. For switching on the fog lamps, turn the exterior lamp switch to position B first.

Rear fog lamp (driver’s side only) 왘 Switch on the low beam headlamps

(컄 page 62).

왘 Pull out the exterior lamp switch to

second stop. The rear fog lamp switches on. The yellow indicator lamp † in the exterior lamp switch comes on.

왘 Push in the exterior lamp switch to first

stop. The rear fog lamp switches off. The yellow indicator lamp † in the exterior lamp switch goes out. The front fog lamps remain lit.

Controls in detail Lighting

Combination switch

왘 Pull the combination switch in direction

of arrow 2 to its original position to switch off the high beam. The high beam headlamp indicator lamp A in the instrument cluster goes out.

High beam flasher 왘 Pull the combination switch briefly in

direction of arrow 2.

1 High beam 2 High beam flasher

High beam 왘 Turn the exterior lamp switch to

position B (컄 page 145).

왘 Push the combination switch in

direction of arrow 1 to switch on the high beam. The high beam headlamp indicator lamp A in the instrument cluster comes on (컄 page 26).

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Corner-illuminating front fog lamps*

Driving forward

The corner-illuminating front fog lamps im- prove illumination of the area in the direc- tion into which you are turning. The corner-illuminating front fog lamps will operate with the engine running and with 앫 the exterior lamp switch in position B (컄 page 145) or

앫 the exterior lamp switch in position U (컄 page 145) or

앫 the daytime running lamp mode

activated (컄 page 147)

i With the automatic headlamp mode activat- ed: The corner-illuminating front fog lamps will only come on in low ambient lighting conditions. If you are driving faster than 25 mph (40 km/h) or have the front fog lamps switched on, the corner-illuminating function is not available.

Switching on corner-illuminating front fog lamps 왘 Switch on the left or right turn signal (컄 page 63), depending on whether you are turning left or right. The respective front fog lamp comes on and illuminates the area in the direc- tion into which you are turning.

or 왘 Turn steering wheel in desired direc-

tion. The front fog lamp on the side of your steering direction comes on.

i 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.

i The corner-illuminating front fog lamps will come on automatically depending on the steer- ing angle and vehicle speed, 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.

Switching off corner-illuminating front fog lamps The combination switch for the turn signal resets automatically after major steering wheel movements. This will switch off the corner-illuminating front fog lamps if they were activated by switching on the left or right turn signal. If the turn signal should stay on after making the turn, the turn signal and the corner-illuminating front fog lamps can be switched off by returning the combination switch to its original position.

i There may be a brief delay before the corner-illuminating front fog lamps switch off.

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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 or with the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* removed from the vehicle. The hazard warning flasher switches on automatically when an air bag deploys. The hazard warning flasher switch is located on the center console.

Switching on corner-illuminating front fog lamps 왘 Shift the automatic transmission to

reverse gear R (컄 page 194). The front fog lamp opposite to your steering direction comes on.

Switching off corner-illuminating front fog lamps 왘 Shift the automatic transmission to a

gear other than reverse gear R (컄 page 194). The respective corner-illuminating front fog lamp goes out.

1 Hazard warning flasher switch

Controls in detail Lighting

Switching on hazard warning flasher 왘 Press hazard warning flasher

switch 1. All turn signals are flashing.

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

Switching off hazard warning flasher 왘 Press hazard warning flasher switch 1

again.

i If the hazard warning flasher has been activated automatically, press hazard warning flasher switch 1 once to switch it off.

Interior lighting

The controls for interior lighting are locat- ed in the overhead control panel.

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Controls in detail Lighting

1 Front left reading lamp switch 2 Rear interior lighting switch 3 Automatic control switch 4 Front interior lighting switch 5 Front right reading lamp switch 6 Front right interior lamp 7 Front right reading lamp 8 Front left reading lamp 9 Front left interior lamp

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! An interior lamp switched on manually does not go out automatically. Leaving an interior lamp switch in the ON position for extended periods of time with the engine turned off could result in a discharged battery.

Automatic control

i The interior lighting is factory-set to automatic mode.

Deactivating 왘 Press switch 3.

The switch engages in the recessed position. The interior lighting and the locator lighting (컄 page 179) remain switched off even when you 앫 unlock the vehicle 앫 open a door 앫 open the tailgate 앫 remove the SmartKey from the

starter switch

Activating 왘 Press switch 3.

The switch disengages from its recessed position back to its original position. The interior lighting and the locator lighting (컄 page 179) come on when you 앫 unlock the vehicle 앫 open a door 앫 open the tailgate 앫 remove the SmartKey from the

starter switch

The interior lamps go out following an adjustable time delay (컄 page 180).

i If a door remains open, the interior lamps switch off automatically after approximately 5 minutes when the SmartKey is removed or in starter switch position 0.

Manual control

i An interior lamp switched on manually does not go out automatically.

Switching front/rear interior lighting on and off 왘 Press front/rear interior lighting switch 4 or 2 to switch on the respective interior light.

왘 Press front/rear interior lighting

switch 4 or 2 again to switch off the respective interior light.

Switching front reading lamps on and off 왘 Press front reading lamp switch 1

or 5 to switch on the respective front reading lamp.

왘 Press front reading lamp switch 1

or 5 again to switch off the respective front reading lamp.

Controls in detail Lighting

Switching second-row reading lamps on and off The second-row reading lamps are located above the side windows.

Switching third-row reading lamps* on and off The switches for the third-row reading lamps are located in the rear overhead control panel.

Passenger side reading lamp 1 Second-row reading lamp 왘 Press on reading lamp 1 in direction

of arrow. The reading lamp comes on.

왘 Press on reading lamp 1 in direction

of arrow again. The reading lamp goes out.

1 Rear right reading lamp switch 2 Rear left reading lamp switch 3 Rear left reading lamp 4 Rear interior lamp 5 Rear right reading lamp

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왘 Press rear reading lamp switch 1

Door entry lamps

Cargo compartment lamp

or 2 to switch on the respective rear reading lamp.

왘 Press rear reading lamp switch 1

or 2 again to switch off the respective rear reading lamp.

i The rear interior lighting is switched on and off using the button on the front overhead con- trol panel (컄 page 151).

For better orientation in the dark, the corresponding door entry lamps comes on when you open a door and the automatic control is activated. The door entry lamps will switch off when the corresponding door is closed.

The cargo compartment lamp comes on when the tailgate is opened. If you leave the tailgate open for an extend- ed period of time, the cargo compartment lamp will switch off automatically after ap- proximately 5 minutes.

i If you turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 0 or remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, the door entry lamps will remain lit for approximately 5 minutes.

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왔 Instrument cluster For a full view illustration of the instrument cluster, see “Instrument cluster” (컄 page 26).

1 To dim instrument cluster illumination 2 Reset button 3 To brighten instrument cluster

illumination

The instrument cluster is activated when you 앫 open a door 앫 switch on the ignition (컄 page 42) 앫 press reset button 2
앫 switch on the exterior lamps

(컄 page 145)

i Opening a front door or pressing the reset button without switching on the ignition or the exterior lighting activates the multifunction display illumination only for 30 seconds.

For information on changing the instru- ment cluster settings, e.g. the language, see “Instrument cluster submenu” (컄 page 174).

Warning!

No messages will be displayed if either the instrument cluster or the multifunction display is inoperative.

As a result, you will not be able to see infor- mation about your driving conditions, such as speed or outside temperature, warn- ing/indicator lamps, malfunction/warning messages or the failure of any systems. Driving characteristics may be impaired.

If you must continue to drive, do so with added caution. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center as soon as possible.

Controls in detail Instrument cluster

Adjusting instrument cluster illumina- tion

Use button 1 or 3 to adjust the illumina- tion brightness for the instrument cluster.

i The instrument cluster illumination is dimmed or brightened automatically to suit am- bient light conditions. The instrument cluster illumination will also be adjusted automatically when you switch on the vehicle’s exterior lamps.

i With the exterior lighting switched on, the brightness of the switches in the center console will also be adjusted when using button 1 or 3.

To brighten illumination 왘 Press and hold button 3 until the

desired level of illumination is reached.

To dim illumination 왘 Press and hold button 1 until the

desired level of illumination is reached.

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Resetting trip odometer

Make sure you are viewing the trip odome- ter display (컄 page 157). 왘 If it is not displayed, press button è or ÿ on the multifunction steering wheel (컄 page 158) repeatedly until the trip odometer appears in the multi- function display.

왘 Press and hold reset button 2 in the instrument cluster (컄 page 155) until the trip odometer is reset.

Tachometer

The red marking on the tachometer (컄 page 26) denotes excessive engine speed.

! Avoid driving at excessive engine speeds, as it may result in serious engine damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

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To help protect the engine, the fuel supply is interrupted if the engine is operated within the red marking.

Outside temperature indicator

Warning!

The outside temperature indicator is not de- signed to serve as an ice-warning device and is therefore unsuitable for that purpose.

Indicated temperatures just above the freez- ing point do not guarantee that the road sur- face is free of ice. The road may still be icy, especially in wooded areas or on bridges.

The outside temperature is displayed in the multifunction display (컄 page 157).

The temperature sensor is located in the front bumper area. Due to its location, the sensor can be affected by road or engine heat during idling or slow driving. This means that the accuracy of the displayed temperature can only be verified by com- parison to a thermometer placed next to the sensor, not by comparison to external displays (e.g. bank signs etc.). When moving the vehicle into colder ambi- ent temperatures (e.g. when leaving your garage), you will notice a delay before the lower temperature is displayed. A delay also occurs when ambient temper- atures rise. This prevents inaccurate tem- perature indications caused by heat radiated from the engine during idling or slow driving.

왔 Control system The control system is activated as soon as the SmartKey in the starter switch is turned to position 1 (컄 page 42) or as soon as the KEYLESS-GO start/stop but- ton* is in position 1 (컄 page 44). The con- trol system enables you to 앫 call up information about your vehicle 앫 change vehicle settings For example, you can use the control sys- tem to find out when your vehicle is next due for maintenance service, to set the language for messages in the instrument cluster display, and much more.

Controls in detail Control system

Warning!

Multifunction display

A driver’s attention to the road and traffic conditions must always be his/her primary focus when driving.

For your safety and the safety of others, se- lecting features through the multifunction steering wheel should only be done by the driver when traffic and road conditions per- mit it to be done safely.

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

The control system relays information to the multifunction display.

1 Trip odometer 2 Main odometer 3 Transmission position indicator 4 Status indicator (outside temperature

or digital speedometer)

For more information on menus displayed in the multifunction display, see “Menus” (컄 page 160).

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Multifunction steering wheel

The displays in the multifunction display and the settings in the control system are controlled by the buttons on the multifunc- tion steering wheel.

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1 Multifunction display

Operating the control system

6 Voice Control System*1, see sepa-

rate operating instructions

2 Telephone*: Press button s to take a call

to dial to redial

t to end a call

to reject an incoming call 3 Selecting the submenu or setting

the volume: Press button æ up/to increase ç down/to decrease

4 Voice Control System*1, see sepa-

rate operating instructions

5 Moving within a menu:

Press button j for next display k for previous display

1 Vehicles without Voice Control System*: Button

without function.

7 Menu systems:

Press button è for next menu ÿ for previous menu

Depending on the selected menu (컄 page 160), pressing the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel will alter what is shown in the multifunction display. The information available in the multifunc- tion display is arranged in menus, each containing a number of functions or sub- menus. The individual functions are then found within the relevant menu (radio or CD operations under Audio, for example). These functions serve to call up relevant information or to customize the settings for your vehicle.

Controls in detail Control system

The menus are described on the following pages.

It is helpful to think of the menus, and the functions within each menu, as being ar- ranged in a circular pattern. 앫 If you press button è or ÿ