2013 Mercedes-benz GL Class Owners Manual

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference, and 2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. The Product label with FCC ID and IC certification number can be found in the battery case of the SmartKey.

i Canada only:

This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference, and 2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

The Product label with FCC ID and IC certification number can be found in the battery case of the SmartKey.

RDo not keep the SmartKey:

- with electronic devices, e.g. a mobile

phone or another SmartKey

- with metallic objects, e.g. coins or metal

foil inside metallic objects, e.g. a metal case

This can affect the SmartKey's functionality.

Do not keep the KEYLESS-GO key in the temperature-controlled cup holder. Otherwise, the KEYLESS-GO key will not be recognized. Keep the SmartKey away from strong magnetic fields. Otherwise, the remote control function could be affected.

SmartKey functions

: & To lock the vehicle ; F To open/close the tailgate = % To unlock the vehicle X To unlock centrally: press the %

button. If you do not open the vehicle within approximately 40 seconds of unlocking: Rthe vehicle is locked again. Rthe theft deterrent locking system is

armed again.

X To lock centrally: press the & button.

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The SmartKey centrally locks/unlocks: Rthe doors Rthe tailgate Rthe fuel filler flap When unlocking, the turn signals flash once. When locking, they flash three times. You can also set an audible signal to confirm that the vehicle has been locked. The audible signal can be activated and deactivated using the on-board computer (Y page 278). When it is dark, the surround lighting also comes on if it is activated in the on-board computer (Y page 277).

KEYLESS-GO General notes Bear in mind that the engine can be started by any of the vehicle occupants if there is a KEYLESS-GO key in the vehicle.

Locking and unlocking centrally You can start, lock or unlock the vehicle using KEYLESS-GO. To do this, you only need carry the SmartKey with you. When you touch the surface of the sensors on the vehicle's outside door handles, KEYLESS-GO establishes a radio connection between the vehicle and the SmartKey. When the engine is started and whilst you are driving, KEYLESS-GO also checks whether a valid SmartKey is in the vehicle by periodically establishing radio contact. You can combine the functions of KEYLESS- GO with those of a conventional key. Unlock the vehicle by using KEYLESS-GO, for instance, and lock it using the & button on the SmartKey. When locking or unlocking with KEYLESS-GO, the distance between the SmartKey and the corresponding door handle must not be greater than 3 ft (1 m).

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The SmartKey now functions as follows: X To unlock the driver's door: press the

% button once.

X To unlock the vehicle: touch the inner

surface of the door handle.

X To lock the vehicle: touch sensor

surface :.

X Convenience closing feature: touch

recessed sensor surface ; for an extended period.

Further information on the convenience closing feature (Y page 95). If you pull on the handle of the tailgate, only the cargo compartment of the vehicle is unlocked.

Changing the settings of the locking system You can change the settings of the locking system. This means that only the driver's door and the fuel filler flap are unlocked when the vehicle is unlocked. This is useful if you frequently travel on your own. X To change the setting: press and hold

down the % and & buttons simultaneously for approximately six seconds until the battery check lamp flashes twice (Y page 83).

i If the setting of the locking system is changed within the signal range of the vehicle, pressing the & or % button: Rlocks or Runlocks the vehicle

X To unlock centrally: press the %

button twice.

X To lock centrally: press the & button. The KEYLESS-GO function is changed as follows: X To unlock the driver's door: touch the inner surface of the door handle on the driver's door.

X To unlock centrally: touch the inner

surface of the door handle on the front- passenger door or the rear door.

X To lock centrally: touch the outer sensor

surface on one of the door handles (Y page 81).

X To restore the factory settings: press

and hold down the % and & buttons simultaneously for approximately six seconds until the battery check lamp flashes twice (Y page 83).

Mechanical key General notes If the vehicle can no longer be locked or unlocked with the SmartKey, use the mechanical key. If you use the mechanical key to unlock and open the driver's door, the anti-theft alarm system will be triggered (Y page 76). There are several ways to turn off the alarm: X To turn the alarm off with the

SmartKey: press the % or & button on the SmartKey.

or X Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock. or X To deactivate the alarm with KEYLESS-

GO: press the Start/Stop button in the

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ignition lock. The SmartKey must be in the vehicle.

or X Lock or unlock the vehicle using KEYLESS-

GO. The SmartKey must be outside the vehicle.

If you unlock the vehicle using the mechanical key, the fuel filler flap will not be unlocked automatically. X To unlock the fuel filler flap: insert the

SmartKey into the ignition lock.

Removing the mechanical key

and regard for the environment. Observe government disposal guidelines. California residents, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/ HazardousWaste/Perchlorate/ index.cfm.

Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the batteries replaced at a qualified specialist workshop.

Checking the battery

: Release catch ; Mechanical key X Push release catch : in the direction of the arrow and at the same time remove mechanical key ; from the SmartKey.

SmartKey battery Important safety notes G WARNING Batteries contain toxic and caustic substances. For this reason, keep batteries out of the reach of children. If a battery has been swallowed, seek medical help immediately. G WARNING The SmartKey batteries contain perchlorate material, which may require special handling

X Press the & or % button.

The battery is working properly if battery check lamp : lights up briefly. The battery is discharged if battery check lamp : does not light up briefly. X Change the battery (Y page 83). i If the SmartKey battery is checked within the signal reception range of the vehicle, pressing the & or % button: Rlocks or Runlocks the vehicle

i You can get a battery at any qualified

specialist workshop.

Replacing the battery You require a CR 2025 3 V cell battery. X Take the mechanical key out of the

SmartKey (Y page 82).

X Insert the front tabs of battery

compartment cover : into the housing first and then press to close it.

X Insert mechanical key ; into the

SmartKey.

X Check the function of all SmartKey buttons

on the vehicle.

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: Battery compartment cover ; Mechanical key X Press mechanical key ; into the opening

in the SmartKey in the direction of the arrow until battery compartment cover : opens. Do not hold battery compartment cover : closed while doing so.

X Remove battery compartment cover :.

= Battery X Repeatedly tap the SmartKey against your

palm until battery = falls out.

X Insert the new battery with the positive terminal facing upwards. Use a lint-free cloth to do so.

X Make sure that the surface of the battery is free from lint, grease and all other forms of contamination.

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Problems with the SmartKey Problem You cannot lock or unlock the vehicle using the SmartKey.

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The SmartKey battery is discharged or nearly discharged. X Try again to lock/unlock the vehicle using the remote control function of the SmartKey. Point the tip of the SmartKey at the driver's door handle from close range and press the % or & button.

If this does not work: X Check the SmartKey battery (Y page 83) and replace it if

necessary (Y page 83).

the mechanical key.

X Lock (Y page 88) or unlock (Y page 89) the vehicle using

The SmartKey is faulty. X Lock (Y page 88) or unlock (Y page 89) the vehicle using

the mechanical key.

X Have the SmartKey checked at a qualified specialist workshop. There is interference from a powerful source of radio waves. X Lock/unlock the vehicle using the remote control function of the SmartKey. Point the tip of the SmartKey at the driver's door handle from close range and press the % or & button.

You can no longer lock or unlock the vehicle using KEYLESS-GO.

There is a malfunction with KEYLESS-GO. X Lock/unlock the vehicle using the remote control function of the SmartKey. Point the tip of the SmartKey at the driver's door handle from close range and press the % or & button. X Have KEYLESS-GO checked at a qualified specialist workshop. If this does not work: X Check the SmartKey battery (Y page 83) and replace it if

necessary (Y page 83).

the mechanical key.

X Lock (Y page 88) or unlock (Y page 89) the vehicle using

You have lost a SmartKey.

X Have the SmartKey deactivated at a qualified specialist

workshop.

You have lost the mechanical key.

X Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers. X If necessary, have the locks changed as well. X Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers. X If necessary, have the locks changed as well.

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Problem The engine cannot be started using the SmartKey.

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The on-board voltage is too low. X Switch off non-essential consumers, e.g. seat heating or interior

lighting, and try to start the engine again.

The engine cannot be started using KEYLESS- GO. The SmartKey is in the vehicle.

If this does not work: X Check the starter battery and charge it if necessary

(Y page 383).

or X Jump-start the vehicle (Y page 385). or X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. A door is open. Therefore, the SmartKey cannot be detected as easily. X Close the door and try to start the vehicle again. There is interference from a powerful source of radio waves. X Start your vehicle with the SmartKey in the ignition lock.

Doors Important safety notes G WARNING When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock. Always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unsupervised in the vehicle, even if they are secured in a child restraint system, and do not give them access to an unlocked vehicle. A child's unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. They could: Rinjure themselves on vehicle parts Rbe seriously or fatally injured by extreme

heat or cold

Rinjure themselves or have an accident with

vehicle equipment that may still be in operation even after the SmartKey has been removed from the ignition, such as the seat adjustment, steering wheel adjustment or memory function.

If children open a door, they could cause severe or even fatal injury to other persons; if they get out of the vehicle, they could injure themselves when doing so or be seriously or even fatally injured by any passing traffic. Do not expose the child restraint system to direct sunlight. The child restraint system's metal parts, for example, could become very hot, and a child could be burned on these parts. G WARNING Do not carry heavy or hard objects in the passenger compartment or cargo compartment unless they are firmly secured in place. Unsecured or improperly positioned cargo increases a child's risk of injury in the event of Rstrong braking maneuvers Rsudden changes of direction Ran accident

Unlocking and opening doors from the inside You can open a door from inside the vehicle even if it has been locked. You can only open the rear doors from inside the vehicle if they are not secured by the child-proof locks (Y page 65). If the vehicle has been locked with the SmartKey or with KEYLESS-GO, opening a door from the inside will trigger the anti-theft alarm system. Switch off the alarm (Y page 76).

X Front door: pull door handle ;.

If the door is locked, locking knob : pops up. The door is unlocked and can be opened.

X Rear door: pull up locking knob : on the

relevant rear door. The rear door is unlocked and can be opened.

Centrally locking and unlocking the vehicle from the inside You can centrally lock or unlock the vehicle from the inside. The buttons are located on both front doors.

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: To unlock ; To lock X To unlock: press button :. X To lock: press button ;.

If the front-passenger door is closed, the vehicle locks.

Meanwhile, the fuel filler flap will not be locked or unlocked. You cannot unlock the vehicle centrally from the inside if the vehicle has been locked with the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO. You can open a front door from inside the vehicle even if it has been locked. If the vehicle has been locked using the locking button for the central locking, or has been locked automatically, and a door is opened from the inside: Rthe vehicle will be fully unlocked if it had

previously been fully unlocked

Ronly the door which has been opened form

the inside is unlocked if only the driver's door had been previously unlocked

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Automatic locking feature

: To deactivate ; To activate X To deactivate: press and hold button : for about five seconds until a tone sounds. X To activate: press and hold button ; for

about five seconds until a tone sounds. i If you press one of the two buttons and do not hear a tone, the relevant setting has already been selected.

The vehicle is locked automatically when the ignition is switched on and the wheels are turning. You could therefore be locked out if: Rthe vehicle is being pushed. Rthe vehicle is being towed. Rthe vehicle is on a roller dynamometer. You can also switch the automatic locking function on and off using the on-board computer (Y page 278).

Power closing feature G WARNING Make sure that nobody can become trapped as you close the doors and tailgate. If there is a danger of being trapped, pull the door handle on the inside or outside or pull the tailgate handle. Do not activate the power closing feature by tampering with the lock mechanism. You could otherwise injure yourself.

G WARNING Make sure that the doors and tailgate are always fully closed. Otherwise, a door or the tailgate could open during the journey and endanger you or others.

The power closing feature pulls the doors and tailgate into their locks automatically even if they are only partly closed. X Power closing feature (doors): push the door up to the first detent position in the lock. The power closing feature will pull the door fully closed.

X Power closing tailgate: gently push the

tailgate closed. The power closing feature will pull the tailgate fully closed.

Unlocking the driver's door (mechanical key) If the vehicle can no longer be unlocked with the SmartKey, use the mechanical key. If you use the mechanical key to unlock and open the driver's door, the anti-theft alarm system will be triggered (Y page 76). X Take the mechanical key out of the

SmartKey (Y page 82).

X Insert the mechanical key into the lock of

the driver's door as far as it will go.

1 To unlock

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X Turn the mechanical key counter-clockwise

to position 1. The door is unlocked.

X Turn the mechanical key back and remove

it.

X Insert the mechanical key into the

SmartKey.

X Make sure that the doors and the tailgate

are locked.

X Insert the mechanical key into the

SmartKey.

i If you lock the vehicle as described above,

the fuel filler flap is not locked. The anti- theft alarm system is not armed.

Locking the vehicle (mechanical key) If the vehicle can no longer be locked with the SmartKey, use the mechanical key. X Open the driver's door. X Close the front-passenger door, the rear

doors and the tailgate.

X Press the locking button (Y page 87). X Check whether the locking knobs on the front-passenger door and the rear doors are still visible. Press down the locking knobs manually, if necessary (Y page 87).

X Close the driver's door. X Take the mechanical key out of the

SmartKey (Y page 82).

X Insert the mechanical key into the lock of

the driver's door as far as it will go.

1 To lock X Turn the mechanical key clockwise as far

as it will go to position 1.

X Turn the mechanical key back and remove

it.

Cargo compartment Important safety notes G WARNING When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock. Always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unsupervised in the vehicle, even if they are secured in a child restraint system, and do not give them access to an unlocked vehicle. A child's unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. They could: Rinjure themselves on vehicle parts Rbe seriously or fatally injured by extreme

heat or cold

Rinjure themselves or have an accident with

vehicle equipment that may still be in operation even after the SmartKey has been removed from the ignition, such as the seat adjustment, steering wheel adjustment or memory function.

If children open a door, they could cause severe or even fatal injury to other persons; if they get out of the vehicle, they could injure themselves when doing so or be seriously or even fatally injured by any passing traffic. Do not expose the child restraint system to direct sunlight. The child restraint system's metal parts, for example, could become very hot, and a child could be burned on these parts. G WARNING Do not carry heavy or hard objects in the passenger compartment or cargo

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compartment unless they are firmly secured in place. Unsecured or improperly positioned cargo increases a child's risk of injury in the event of Rstrong braking maneuvers Rsudden changes of direction Ran accident G WARNING Make sure the tailgate is closed when the engine is running and while driving. Among other dangers, deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gases may enter vehicle interior resulting in unconsciousness and death.

! The tailgate swings upwards and to the rear when opened. Therefore, make sure that there is sufficient clearance above and behind the tailgate.

i Tailgate opening dimensions

(Y page 441).

Do not leave the SmartKey in the cargo compartment. You could otherwise lock yourself out. You can: Rclose the tailgate manually from outside Ropen and close the tailgate automatically

from outside

Ropen and close the tailgate automatically

from inside

Rlimit the opening angle of the tailgate Runlock the tailgate from inside with the

emergency release

Opening/closing from outside Opening

X Press the % button on the SmartKey. X Pull handle : and release it.

The tailgate opens automatically.

Closing G WARNING To prevent possible personal injury, always keep hands and fingers away from the cargo compartment opening when closing the tailgate. Be especially careful when small children are around.

X Pull the tailgate down using recess :. X Allow the tailgate to drop into the lock. X Lock the vehicle if necessary with

the & button on the SmartKey or with KEYLESS-GO.

i If a KEYLESS-GO key is detected in the cargo compartment, the tailgate will not lock.

Opening/closing automatically from outside Important safety notes G WARNING Make sure the tailgate is closed when the engine is running and while driving. Among other dangers, deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gases may enter vehicle interior resulting in unconsciousness and death.

! The tailgate swings upwards and to the rear when opened. Therefore, make sure that there is sufficient clearance above and behind the tailgate.

i Tailgate opening dimensions

(Y page 441).

Opening the tailgate automatically You can open the tailgate automatically using the SmartKey or the handle in the tailgate. X Press and hold the F button on the

SmartKey until the tailgate opens.

or X If the tailgate is unlocked, pull the handle

and let it go again immediately.

Closing the tailgate automatically G WARNING Monitor the closing procedure carefully to make sure no one is in danger of being injured. 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. To stop the closing procedure, do one of the following: RPress or pull the remote tailgate opening/

closing switch on the driver's door.

RPress the tailgate closing switch. RPress the KEYLESS-GO locking/closing

switch.

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RPull outside handle on the tailgate. RWhen no SmartKey is inserted in the starter switch (vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: Make sure the vehicle's on-board electronics have status 0): Press button F on the SmartKey.

Closing and locking button (example: vehicle with KEYLESS-GO) : Closing button ; Locking button X To close: press closing button : on the

tailgate.

or X Press and hold the F button on the

SmartKey until the tailgate closes. Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: you can simultaneously close and lock the tailgate. X Press locking button ; on the tailgate. If a KEYLESS-GO key is detected outside the vehicle, the tailgate closes and locks. All the doors must be shut and the SmartKey located in the vicinity of the tailgate.

i The tailgate cannot be opened and closed with the SmartKey if there is a SmartKey in the ignition. If the tailgate touches an object while closing, the closing procedure is interrupted and the tailgate reopens.

i If a KEYLESS-GO key is detected in the cargo compartment, the tailgate will not lock.

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Opening/closing automatically from inside Important safety notes G WARNING Maintain sight of the area around the rear of the vehicle while operating the tailgate with the door-mounted remote tailgate switch. 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. When the SmartKey is not inserted in the starter switch (vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: Make sure the vehicle's on-board electronics have status 0): Press button F on the SmartKey. G WARNING Maintain sight of the area around the rear of the vehicle while operating the tailgate with the door-mounted remote tailgate 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. G WARNING To prevent possible personal injury, always keep hands and fingers away from the cargo compartment opening when closing the tailgate. Be especially careful when small children are around. G WARNING Make sure the tailgate is closed when the engine is running and while driving. Among other dangers, deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gases may enter vehicle interior resulting in unconsciousness and death.

! The tailgate swings upwards and to the rear when opened. Therefore, make sure

that there is sufficient clearance above and behind the tailgate.

i Tailgate opening dimensions

(Y page 441).

Opening/closing

You can open and close the tailgate from the driver's seat when the vehicle is stationary and unlocked. X To open: pull remote operating switch :

for the tailgate until the tailgate opens.

X To close: turn the SmartKey to position 1

or 2 in the ignition lock.

X Press remote operating switch for

tailgate : until the tailgate is closed. i If the tailgate touches an object while

closing, the closing procedure is interrupted and the tailgate reopens.

Limiting the opening angle of the tailgate Important safety notes ! Make sure there is sufficient clearance to

open the tailgate fully when setting the opening angle. The tailgate could otherwise be damaged. Ideally, set the opening angle outside.

Activating You can limit the opening angle of the tailgate. This is possible in the top half of its

opening range, up to approximately 4 in (10 cm) before the stop. This could be useful, for example, if there is insufficient space above the tailgate. X To open the tailgate: pull the handle on

the tailgate.

X To stop the opening procedure at the desired position: press the closing button (Y page 91) in the tailgate or pull the handle on the outside of the tailgate again.

X To store the position: press and hold the closing button in the tailgate until you hear a short tone. The opening angle limiter is activated. The tailgate will now stop in the stored position when opening.

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Opening

X Take the mechanical key out of the

SmartKey (Y page 82).

X Insert mechanical key ; into the opening

in paneling :.

Deactivating X Press and hold the closing button

(Y page 91) in the tailgate until you hear two short tones.

Tailgate emergency release Important safety notes ! The tailgate swings upwards and to the rear when opened. Therefore, make sure that there is sufficient clearance above and behind the tailgate.

i Opening dimensions of the tailgate

(Y page 441).

If the tailgate can no longer be opened from outside the vehicle, use the emergency release on the inside of the tailgate.

X Turn mechanical key ;90° clockwise. X Push mechanical key ; in the direction of

the arrow and open the tailgate.

Side windows Important safety notes G WARNING When opening or closing the windows, make sure there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the opening/closing procedure. The door windows are equipped with the express operation and automatic reversal function. If in express operation mode a door window encounters an obstruction that blocks its path, the automatic reversal function will stop the door window and open it slightly. The door windows operate differently when the switch is pulled and held. See the "Closing when a door window is blocked" section in this chapter for details. The closing of a door window can be immediately halted by releasing the switch or, if the switch was pulled past the resistance point and released, by either pressing or pulling the respective switch.

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The closing of the hinged quarter windows can be immediately halted by pressing or pulling the switch. If a window encounters an obstruction that blocks its path in a circumstance where you are closing the windows by pressing and holding button & on the SmartKey or by pressing and holding the lock button (vehicles with KEYLESS-GO) on an outside door handle, the automatic reversal function will not operate. Activate the override switch when children are riding in the back seats of the vehicle. The children may otherwise injure themselves, e.g. by becoming trapped in the window opening. G WARNING Do not keep any part of your body up against the window pane when opening a window. The downward motion of the pane may pull that part of your body down between the window pane and the door frame and trap it there. If there is a risk of entrapment, release the switch and pull it to close the window.

: Front left ; Front right = Rear right ? Rear left X Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the

ignition lock.

X To open: press the corresponding switch. X To close: pull the corresponding switch. i If you press the switch beyond the point

of resistance, an automatic opening/ closing process is started in the corresponding direction. You can stop automatic operation by operating the switch again.

Opening and closing the side windows The switches for all side windows are located on the driver's door. There is also a switch on each door for the corresponding side window. The switches on the driver's door take precedence.

i You can continue to operate the side

windows after you switch off the engine or remove the SmartKey. This function is available for up to five minutes or until the driver's or front-passenger door is opened.

i The side windows cannot be operated

from the rear when the override feature for the side windows is activated (Y page 65).

Opening and closing the hinged side windows Important safety notes G WARNING Make sure that nobody can become trapped as you close the hinged side windows. If there is a risk of somebody becoming trapped, release the switch or push the switch again to reopen the side window.

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Opening/closing The hinged side windows are operated electrically from the from the driver's seat.

SmartKey must be close to the driver's door handle.

Convenience opening X Point the tip of the SmartKey at the driver's

door handle.

X Press and hold the % button until the

side windows and the sliding sunroof or the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel are in the desired position. If the roller sunblinds of the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel are closed, the roller sunblinds are opened first.

X Make sure that the SmartKey is in position

1 or 2 in the ignition lock.

X To open fully: press switch : and release. X To close fully: pull switch : and release. X To stop the closing procedure: press

switch : again. Both hinged side windows open fully.

i If the hinged side windows are blocked

when closing, the closing procedure is interrupted and the hinged side windows open again fully.

Convenience opening General notes You can ventilate the vehicle before you start driving. To do this, the SmartKey is used to carry out the following functions simultaneously: Runlock the vehicle Ropen the side windows Ropen the hinged side windows Ropen the sliding sunroof or the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel and the roller sunblinds

Rswitch on the seat ventilation for the

driver's seat

i The convenience opening feature can

only be operated using the SmartKey. The

X Press and hold the % button again until the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel is in the desired position.

X To interrupt convenience opening:

release the % button.

Convenience closing Important safety notes G WARNING When closing the door windows and the sliding sunroof or panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel, make sure that there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the closing procedure. If potential danger exists, proceed as follows: RRelease the & button to stop the closing

procedure. To open, press and hold the % button. To continue the closing procedure after making sure that there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the closing procedure, press and hold the & button.

Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: RRelease the sensor surface on the outside door handle to stop the closing procedure. RImmediately pull on the same outside door handle and hold firmly. The door windows and the sliding sunroof or panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel will open for

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as long as the door handle is held but the door is not opened.

When you lock the vehicle, you can simultaneously: Rclose the side windows Rclose the hinged side windows Rclose the sliding sunroof or the panorama

roof with power tilt/sliding panel

On vehicles with a panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel, you can then close the roller sunblinds.

Using the SmartKey The SmartKey must be close to the driver's door handle. X Point the tip of the SmartKey at the driver's

door handle.

X Press and hold the & button until the

side windows and the sliding sunroof or the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel are fully closed.

X Make sure that all the side windows and the

sliding sunroof or panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel are closed.

On vehicles with a panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel: X Press and hold the & button again until the roller sunblinds of the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel close. X To interrupt convenience closing:

release the & button.

Using KEYLESS-GO The KEYLESS-GO key must be outside the vehicle. All the doors must be closed.

X Touch recessed sensor surface : on the door handle until the side windows and the sliding sunroof or the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel are fully closed.

i Make sure you only touch recessed

sensor surface :.

X Make sure that all the side windows and the

sliding sunroof or panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel are closed.

On vehicles with a panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel: X Touch recessed sensor surface : on the door handle again until the roller sunblinds of the panorama roof with power tilt/ sliding panel close.

X To interrupt convenience closing:

release recessed sensor surface : on the door handle.

Resetting the side windows If a side window can no longer be closed fully, you must reset it. X Close all the doors. X Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the

ignition lock.

X Pull the corresponding switch on the door

control panel until the side window is completely closed. (Y page 94)

X Hold the switch for an additional second.

If the side window opens again slightly: X Immediately pull the corresponding switch

on the door control panel until the side window is completely closed (Y page 94). X Hold the switch for an additional second. X If the corresponding side window remains closed after the button has been released, the side window has been reset correctly. If this is not the case, repeat the steps above again.

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Problems with the side windows G WARNING Closing the side windows with increased force or without the anti-entrapment feature could lead to serious or even fatal injury. Make sure that nobody can become trapped when closing the side windows. G WARNING Pulling and holding the switch to close the door window immediately after it had been blocked two times will cause the door window to close without the anti-entrapment feature for as long as you hold the switch.

Problem A side window cannot be closed because it is blocked by objects, e.g. leaves in the window guide.

A side window cannot be closed and you cannot see the cause.

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions X Remove the objects. X Close the side window.

If a side window is obstructed during closing and reopens again slightly: X Immediately after the window blocks, pull the corresponding

switch again until the side window has closed. The side window is closed with increased force.

If a side window is obstructed again during closing and reopens again slightly: X Immediately after the window blocks, pull the corresponding

switch again until the side window has closed. The side window is closed without the anti-entrapment feature.

Sliding sunroof Important safety notes G WARNING When opening or closing the sliding sunroof, make sure that there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the opening/closing procedure. The sliding sunroof is equipped with automatic operation and the anti-entrapment feature. If the movement of the sliding sunroof is blocked during the closing procedure, the sliding sunroof will stop and open slightly.

The sliding sunroof operates differently when the sliding sunroof switch is pressed and held. See the "Problems with the sliding sunroof" section for more details. The opening/closing procedure of the sliding sunroof can be immediately halted by releasing the sliding sunroof switch or, if the sliding sunroof switch was moved past the resistance point and released, by moving the sliding sunroof switch in any direction.

G WARNING The sliding sunroof is made out of glass. In the event of an accident, the glass may shatter. This may result in an opening in the roof. In a vehicle rollover, occupants not wearing their seat belts or not wearing them properly may be thrown out of the opening. Such an opening also presents a potential for injury for occupants wearing their seat belts properly, as entire body parts or portions of them may protrude from the passenger compartment.

! Only open the sliding sunroof if it is free of snow and ice. Otherwise, malfunctions may occur. Do not allow anything to protrude from the sliding sunroof. Otherwise, the seals could be damaged.

i Resonance noises can occur in addition to the usual airflow noises when the sliding sunroof is open. They are caused by minor pressure fluctuations in the vehicle interior. Change the position of the sliding sunroof or open a side window. The noise will be reduced or eliminated.

Your vehicle may be equipped with a sliding sunroof or a panorama roof with power tilt/ sliding panel. In this section, the term "sliding sunroof" refers to both types of sliding sunroof.

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Operating the sliding sunroof Opening and closing

Overhead control panel : To raise ; To open = To close/lower X Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the

ignition lock.

X Press or pull the 2 switch in the

corresponding direction.

i If you press the 2 switch beyond the point of resistance, an automatic opening/ closing process is started in the corresponding direction. You can stop automatic operation by operating the switch again. When opening and raising the roof, automatic operation is only available if the sliding sunroof is in the closed position.

The sun protection cover automatically opens along with the sliding sunroof. You can open or close the sun protection cover manually when the sliding sunroof is raised or closed. i You can continue to operate the sliding sunroof after switching off the engine or removing the SmartKey from the ignition lock. This function is available for up to five minutes or until the driver's or front- passenger door is opened.

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Resetting ! If the sliding sunroof still cannot be opened or closed fully after resetting, contact a qualified specialist workshop.

Reset the sliding sunroof if it does not move smoothly. X Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the

ignition lock.

X Raise the sliding sunroof fully at the rear

X Keep the 2 switch pressed for another

(Y page 99).

second.

X Make sure that the sliding sunroof can be fully opened and closed again (Y page 99).

X If this is not the case, repeat the steps

above again.

Operating the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel

Overhead control panel : To raise ; To open = To close/lower The panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel can only be operated when the roller sunblind is open (Y page 100). X To open and close: turn the SmartKey to

position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock. X Press or pull the 2 switch in the

corresponding direction.

i If you press the 2 switch beyond the point of resistance, an automatic opening/

closing process is started in the corresponding direction. You can stop automatic operation by operating the switch again. The automatic raising feature is available only when the sliding sunroof is closed.

Operating the roller sunblinds for the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel Important safety notes G WARNING When extending the roller sunblinds, make sure no one is in danger of being injured by the extending procedure. The extending of the roller sunblinds can be immediately halted by releasing the switch.

The roller sunblinds shield the vehicle interior from sunlight. The two roller sunblinds can only be opened and closed together when the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel is closed.

Opening and closing the roller sunblinds

Overhead control panel : To open ; To open = To close

X Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the

ignition lock.

X Press or pull the 2 switch in the

corresponding direction.

i If you press the 2 switch beyond the point of resistance, an automatic opening/ closing process is started in the corresponding direction. You can stop automatic operation by operating the switch again.

Resetting the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel and the roller sunblinds ! If the panorama roof with power tilt/

sliding panel and the roller sunblind cannot be fully opened or closed after resetting, contact a qualified specialist workshop. Reset the panorama roof with power tilt/ sliding panel and the roller sunblinds if the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel or the roller sunblinds do not move smoothly. X Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the

ignition lock.

X Pull the 2 switch repeatedly to the point of resistance in the direction of arrow = until the panorama roof with power tilt/ sliding panel is fully closed.

X Keep the 2 switch pulled for an

additional second.

X Pull the 2 switch repeatedly to the point of resistance in the direction of arrow = until the roller sunblinds are fully closed.

X Keep the 2 switch pulled for an

additional second.

X Make sure that the panorama roof with

power tilt/sliding panel (Y page 100) and the roller sunblinds (Y page 100) can be fully opened again.

X If this is not the case, repeat the steps

above again.

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102 Sliding sunroof

Problems with the sliding sunroof G WARNING You could be severely or even fatally injured when closing the sliding sunroof with increased closing force or if the anti-entrapment feature is deactivated. Make sure that nobody can become trapped when closing the sliding sunroof. G WARNING Pressing and holding the sliding sunroof switch to close the sliding sunroof immediately after it had been blocked two times will cause the sliding sunroof to close without the anti-entrapment feature for as long as you hold the switch.

! If the sliding sunroof still cannot be opened or closed as a result of a malfunction, contact

a qualified specialist workshop.

Your vehicle may be equipped with a sliding sunroof or a panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel. In this section, the term "sliding sunroof" refers to both types of sliding sunroof. Problem The sliding sunroof cannot be closed and you cannot see the cause.

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions If the sliding sunroof is obstructed during closing and reopens again slightly: X Immediately after the sliding sunroof blocks, pull the 2
switch in the overhead control panel down to the point of resistance and hold it until the sliding sunroof is closed. The sliding sunroof is closed with increased force.

If the sliding sunroof is obstructed again during closing and reopens again slightly: X Immediately after the sliding sunroof blocks, pull the 2
switch in the overhead control panel down to the point of resistance and hold it until the sliding sunroof is closed. The sliding sunroof is closed without the anti-entrapment feature.

Useful information ............................ 104
Correcting the driver's seat posi- tion ..................................................... 104
Seats .................................................. 105
Steering wheel .................................. 114
Mirrors ............................................... 117
Memory function .............................. 120

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104 Correcting the driver's seat position

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 27).

Correcting the driver's seat position

X Observe the safety guidelines on seat

adjustment (Y page 105).

X Make sure that seat = is adjusted

properly. Electrical seat adjustment (Y page 106) When adjusting the seat, make sure that: Ryou are as far away from the driver's air bag

as possible.

Ryou are sitting in a normal upright position. Ryou can fasten the seat belt properly. Ryou have moved the backrest to an almost

vertical position.

Ryou have set the seat cushion angle so that

your thighs are gently supported.

Ryou can depress the pedals properly. X Check whether the head restraint is

adjusted properly. When doing so, make sure that you have adjusted the head restraint so that the back of your head is supported at eye level by the center of the head restraint.

X Observe the safety guidelines on steering

wheel adjustment (Y page 114).

X Make sure that steering wheel : is

adjusted properly . Adjusting the steering wheel manually (Y page 115) Adjusting the steering wheel electrically (Y page 115)

When adjusting the steering wheel, make sure that: Ryou can hold the steering wheel with your

arms slightly bent.

Ryou can move your legs freely. Ryou can see all the displays in the

instrument cluster clearly.

X Observe the safety guidelines for seat belts

(Y page 54).

X Check whether you have fastened seat

belt ; properly (Y page 56).

The seat belt should: Rfit snugly across your body Rbe routed across the middle of your

shoulder

Rbe routed in your pelvic area across the hip

joints

X Before starting off, adjust the rear-view mirror and the exterior mirrors in such a way that you have a good view of road and traffic conditions (Y page 117).

X Vehicles with a memory function: save the seat, steering wheel and exterior mirror settings using the memory function (Y page 120).

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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 Make sure that the back of your head is supported at eye level by the central area of the head restraint. If your head is not supported correctly by the head restraint, you could suffer a severe neck injury in the event of an accident. Never drive if the head restraints are not engaged and set correctly. 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

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Adjusting the seats electrically

: Head restraint height ; Seat cushion angle = Seat height ? Seat fore-and-aft adjustment A Backrest angle i Vehicles with memory function: if PRE-

SAFE® has been triggered, the front- passenger seat will be moved to a better position if it was previously in an unfavorable position.

i You can store the seat settings using the

memory function (Y page 120).

Adjusting the head restraints Adjusting the head restraints manually Adjusting the head restraint height

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.

! 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 "Interior care".

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. i It is not possible to remove the head

restraints from the front seats. The rear- compartment head restraints, however, can be removed (Y page 108). For more information, contact a qualified specialist workshop.

i Further related subjects:

RCargo compartment enlargement (folding down the rear bench seat) (Y page 334)

X To raise: pull the head restraint up to the

desired position.

X To lower: press release catch : in the direction of the arrow and push the head restraint down to the desired position.