2010 Mercedes-benz GLK Class Owners Manual

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Version: 2.11.8.1 Locking and unlocking 71 turning at a vehicle speed of above 9 mph (15 km/h). You could therefore lock yourself out when the vehicle is pushed or towed or is on a test stand. X Switching off: Press and hold central unlocking switch : until an acoustic signal sounds. X Switching on: Press and hold central locking switch ; until an acoustic signal sounds. i If you press and hold either switch and no acoustic signal sounds, the respective setting has already been selected. i You can also switch on or off the automatic central locking using the control system (Y page 124). Locking and unlocking from the inside G Observe Safety notes, see page 53. You can lock or unlock the vehicle from the inside using the central locking or unlocking switch. This can be useful, for example, if you want to lock the vehicle before starting to drive. The central locking or unlocking switch does not lock or unlock the fuel filler flap. X Locking: Close the front passenger door. X Press central locking switch ;. X Unlocking: Press central unlocking switch :. You can open a locked front door from the inside. Open door only when conditions are safe to do so. If the vehicle was previously locked with the central locking switch Rand the SmartKey is set to factory settings, the complete vehicle is unlocked when a front door is opened from the inside Rand the SmartKey is set to selective settings, only the front door opened from the inside is unlocked If the vehicle has been locked centrally with the SmartKey or with KEYLESS-GO, it will not unlock using the central unlocking switch. Tailgate G Warning! Make sure the tailgate is closed when the engine is running and while driving. Among other dangers, deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gases may enter vehicle interior resulting in unconsciousness and death. ! The tailgate swings up and beyond the rear bumper when opening. Therefore, make sure there is sufficient clearance above and behind the vehicle. X204_AKB; 3; 23, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-07-16T19:16:58+02:00 - Seite 72 Version: 2.11.8.1 72 Locking and unlocking A minimum height clearance of 6.90 ft (2.10 m) is required to open the tailgate. X Lower tailgate by pulling firmly on handles :. Opening the tailgate from the outside X Pull on handle :. In vehicles without KEYLESS-GO: The vehicle must be unlocked. X Pull tailgate upwards to open. Closing the tailgate from the outside G Observe Safety notes, see page 53. 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 Close tailgate with hands placed flat on it. Once the tailgate touches the latch, the tailgate will pull itself shut automatically. Power tailgate G Warning! Make sure the tailgate is closed when the engine is running and while driving. Among other dangers, deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gases may enter vehicle interior resulting in unconsciousness and death. ! The tailgate swings up and beyond the rear bumper when opening. Therefore, make sure there is sufficient clearance above and behind the vehicle. A minimum height clearance of 6.90 ft (2.10 m) is required to open the tailgate. In vehicles with power tailgate, you can Ropen and close the tailgate from the inside and the outside electrically Rlimit the opening height of the tailgate Rinterrupt the opening/closing procedure at any time by - pressing or pulling the door-mounted remote tailgate opening/closing switch - pulling the outside handle on the tailgate - pressing the tailgate closing switch - pressing the KEYLESS-GO locking/ closing switch Notes for operating the tailgate with the SmartKey: You can also open, close, and stop the tailgate by pressing button F on the SmartKey. The prerequisites for this are: X204_AKB; 3; 23, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-07-16T19:16:58+02:00 - Seite 73 Version: 2.11.8.1 RNo SmartKey is inserted in the starter switch. RKEYLESS-GO: The vehicle’s on-board electronics must have status 0 (Y page 76). Opening the tailgate from the outside You can unlock and open the tailgate simultaneously from the outside when the vehicle is stationary. X Press and hold button F on the SmartKey until the tailgate unlocks and begins to open. An acoustic warning sounds when the tailgate begins to open. or X Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: Pull on the handle (Y page 72). Closing the tailgate from the outside G Observe Safety notes, see page 53. 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. 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. Locking and unlocking 73 Do not leave the SmartKey in the vehicle. You may lock yourself out. If the vehicle was previously centrally locked with the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO, the tailgate will lock automatically when it is closed. The turn signal lamps flash three times to confirm locking. Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO X Press tailgate closing switch : or press and hold button F on the SmartKey until the tailgate begins to close. If the tailgate comes into contact with an object while closing, the closing procedure is stopped and the tailgate reopens. This may happen if luggage has been piled too high, for example. Closing the tailgate and locking the vehicle from the outside (vehicles with KEYLESS-GO) G Observe Safety notes, see page 53. 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: X204_AKB; 3; 23, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-07-16T19:16:58+02:00 - Seite 74 Version: 2.11.8.1 74 Locking and unlocking 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. 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. You can close the tailgate and lock the vehicle simultaneously from the outside using the KEYLESS-GO locking/closing switch. X Make sure you have the SmartKey with you. X Press KEYLESS-GO locking/closing switch : briefly. The tailgate closes. Once the tailgate and all doors are closed: RThe vehicle locks. RThe turn signals flash three times to confirm locking. RThe locking knobs in the doors move down. RThe anti-theft alarm system is armed. If the tailgate comes into contact with an object while closing, the closing procedure is stopped and the tailgate reopens. This may happen if luggage has been piled too high, for example. The closing process is stopped if the system cannot recognize a SmartKey with KEYLESS- GO anymore. Make sure the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is within approximately 3 ft (1 m) of the tailgate. Repeat the closing procedure if necessary. The tailgate remains unlocked when a SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is recognized inside the vehicle to prevent a possible inadvertent lockout. In this case, the turn signals will not flash and the anti-theft alarm will be triggered when the tailgate is opened. Opening/closing the tailgate from the inside Opening G Observe Safety notes, see page 72. 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. You can unlock and open the tailgate simultaneously from the driver’s seat when the vehicle is stationary. X204_AKB; 3; 23, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-07-16T19:16:58+02:00 - Seite 75 Version: 2.11.8.1 Locking and unlocking 75 Limiting opening height of tailgate You can limit the opening height of the tailgate. The tailgate can be set to stop at a point that is between half open and approximately 8 in (20 cm) before fully open. This can be useful, for example, when the space above the tailgate is not sufficient. ! Make sure there is sufficient space to open the tailgate when limiting the opening height. Otherwise the tailgate could be damaged. To avoid damage, limit the opening height outdoors. Activating X Open the tailgate: Pull on handle (Y page 72) or press and hold button F on the SmartKey until the tailgate opens. X Stop opening procedure: When the tailgate is in the desired position, press tailgate closing switch (Y page 73) or pull on handle once more. X Press and hold the tailgate closing switch in the tailgate (Y page 73) until you hear a short acoustic signal. The opening height of the tailgate is limited. The tailgate will now stop at the stored position when opened. i Pull on the tailgate handle once more after the tailgate has stopped automatically to open the tailgate completely. The limited opening height remains stored. Deactivating X Press and hold the tailgate closing switch in the tailgate (Y page 73) until you hear two short, consecutive acoustic signals. X Pull remote tailgate opening/closing switch : until the tailgate begins to open. An acoustic warning sounds when the tailgate begins to open. Closing G Observe Safety notes, see page 53. 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. If the tailgate comes into contact with an object while closing, the closing procedure is stopped and the tailgate reopens. This may happen if luggage has been piled too high, for example. X Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 1 or 2. X Press remote tailgate opening/closing switch : until the tailgate begins to close. An acoustic warning sounds when the tailgate begins to close. X Interrupting the closing procedure: Press or pull remote tailgate opening/ closing switch :. X204_AKB; 3; 23, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-07-16T19:16:58+02:00 - Seite 76 Version: 2.11.8.1 76 Starter switch positions Starter switch positions SmartKey G Observe Safety notes, see page 53. X Always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch when the engine is not in operation. This will help to prevent accelerated vehicle battery discharge or a completely discharged vehicle battery. Starter switch g For removing SmartKey (gear selector lever must be in park position P) 1 Power supply for some electrical consumers, e.g. wipers 2 Ignition (power supply for all electrical consumers) and driving position 3 Starting position When you switch on the ignition, all lamps in the instrument cluster come on. The low- beam headlamp indicator lamp, high-beam headlamp indicator lamp, turn signal indicator lamps, and the indicator lamps for the fog lamps will only come on if activated. If a lamp in the instrument cluster fails to come on when the ignition is switched on, have it checked and replaced if necessary. If a lamp in the instrument cluster remains on after starting the engine or comes on while driving, refer to “Lamps in instrument cluster” (Y page 288). If the SmartKey is left in starter switch position 0 for an extended period of time, it can no longer be turned in the starter switch. In this case, the steering is locked. To unlock, remove SmartKey from the starter switch and reinsert. The steering is locked when the SmartKey is removed from the starter switch. If the SmartKey cannot be turned in the starter switch, the vehicle battery may not be sufficiently charged. X Check the vehicle battery and charge it if necessary (Y page 319). or X Get a jump start (Y page 319). i If the SmartKey does not belong to the vehicle, the SmartKey can be turned in the starter switch. However, the ignition does not switch on and the engine does not start. KEYLESS-GO G Observe Safety notes, see page 53. Vehicles equipped with the KEYLESS-GO feature are supplied with a SmartKey with integrated KEYLESS-GO function and a removable KEYLESS-GO start/stop button. The KEYLESS-GO start/stop button must be inserted in the starter switch and the SmartKey present in the vehicle. Pressing the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button without depressing the brake pedal corresponds to the various starter switch positions (Y page 76). Pressing the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button with the brake pedal firmly depressed will start the engine (Y page 98). The KEYLESS-GO start/stop button can be pulled out of the starter switch easily. You can then insert the SmartKey into the starter switch. i The KEYLESS-GO start/stop button does not need to be removed from the starter switch when you leave the vehicle. However, always take the SmartKey with you when you leave the vehicle. As long as X204_AKB; 3; 23, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-07-16T19:16:58+02:00 - Seite 77 Version: 2.11.8.1 Starter switch positions 77 Position 0 Before you press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button, the vehicle’s on-board electronics have status 0 (as with SmartKey removed). Position 1 X Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button once. This supplies power for some electrical consumers, e.g. wipers. i When you now open the driver’s door, the power supply is switched off. Ignition (or position 2) X Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button twice. This supplies power for all electrical consumers. When you switch on the ignition, all lamps in the instrument cluster come on. The low- beam headlamp indicator lamp, high-beam headlamp indicator lamp, turn signal indicator lamps, and the indicator lamps for the fog lamps will only come on if activated. If a lamp in the instrument cluster fails to come on when the ignition is switched on, have it checked and replaced if necessary. If a lamp in the instrument cluster remains on after starting the engine or comes on while driving, refer to “Lamps in instrument cluster” (Y page 288). i When you now press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button once and the driver’s door is open, the power supply is switched off. the SmartKey is in the vehicle, the vehicle’s electrical systems can be switched on or the engine can be started using the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button. : KEYLESS-GO start/stop button ; Starter switch X Insert the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button into the starter switch (if not inserted already). i Allow for 2 seconds until the system has detected the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button. X Make sure the automatic transmission is in park position P. X Do not depress the brake pedal. KEYLESS-GO start/stop button = USA only ? Canada only X204_AKB; 3; 23, en-US d2ureepe, 78 Seats Seats Safety notes G Warning! In order to avoid possible loss of vehicle control the following must be done before the vehicle is put into motion: Rseat adjustment Rhead restraint adjustment Rsteering wheel adjustment Rrear view mirror adjustment Rfastening of seat belts G Warning! Do not adjust the driver’s seat while driving. Adjusting the seat while driving could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat backrest in an excessively reclined position as this can be dangerous. You could slide under the seat belt in a collision. If you slide under it, the seat belt would apply force at the abdomen or neck. That could cause serious or fatal injuries. The seat backrest and seat belts provide the best restraint when the wearer is in a position that is as upright as possible and seat belts are properly positioned on the body. G Warning! Your seat must be adjusted so that you can correctly fasten your seat belt. Observe the following points: RAdjust the seat backrest until your arms are slightly angled when holding the steering wheel. RAdjust the seat to a comfortable seating position that still allows you to reach the accelerator/brake pedal safely. The position should be as far back as possible with the driver still able to operate the controls properly. 2009-07-16T19:16:58+02:00 - Seite 78 Version: 2.11.8.1 RAdjust the head restraint so that it is as close to the head as possible. The center of the head restraint must support 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! The power seats can be operated at any time. Therefore, do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. A child’s unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. G Warning! According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating position. Thus, we strongly recommend that children be placed in the rear seats whenever possible. Regardless of seating position, children 12 years old and under must be seated and properly secured in an appropriately sized infant restraint, toddler restraint, or booster seat recommended for the size and weight of the child. For additional information, see “Children in the vehicle”. A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is significantly increased if the child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle and/ or the child is not properly secured in the child restraint. G Warning! For your protection, drive only with properly positioned head restraints. Adjust the head restraint so that it is as close to the head as possible and the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at eye level. This will reduce the potential for injury to the head and neck in the event of an accident or similar situation. X204_AKB; 3; 23, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-07-16T19:16:58+02:00 - Seite 79 Version: 2.11.8.1 Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head restraints. Head restraints are intended to help reduce injuries during an accident. Seat adjustment ! When moving the seats, make sure there are no items in the footwell or behind the seats. Otherwise, you could damage the seats and/or the items. Power seats The seat adjustment switch is located on the entry side of each front seat base. The seat adjustment switches for vehicles with memory function are located on the front doors. i Vehicles without memory function: The seats can be adjusted within 5 minutes after either front door has been opened. The counter resets each time Ryou open or close a front door Ryou insert the SmartKey into the starter switch Ryou remove the SmartKey from the starter switch Ryou switch the ignition on or off Just like in vehicles with memory function, the power seats can be operated at any time when the ignition is switched on. i Vehicles with memory function: The memory function (Y page 86) lets you store the settings for the seat position together with the settings for the steering wheel and the exterior rear view mirrors. Seats 79 Vehicles without memory function Vehicles with memory function X Seat fore and aft adjustment: Press the switch forward or backward in direction of arrow =. X Seat backrest tilt: Press the switch forward or backward in direction of arrow ?. X Seat height: Press the switch up or down in direction of arrow ;. X Seat cushion tilt: Press the switch up or down in direction of arrow : until your upper legs are lightly supported. X Head restraint height (vehicles with memory function): Press the switch up or down in direction of arrow A. Head restraint height adjustment, manual This feature is only available in vehicles without memory function. X204_AKB; 3; 23, en-US d2ureepe, 80 Seats 2009-07-16T19:16:58+02:00 - Seite 80 Version: 2.11.8.1 Vehicles without memory function X Raising: Adjust the height of the head restraint by pulling it upward. X Lowering: Press release button : and push down on the head restraint. Head restraint fore and aft adjustment X Push or pull on the lower edge of the head restraint cushion to the desired position. Lumbar support You can adjust the contour of the front seat’s lumbar support to help enhance support to your spine. X Move adjustment lever : in direction of the arrows until you have reached a comfortable seating position. Vehicles with memory function X Curvature position: Use button : to move the curvature up and button = to move it down. X Degree of curvature: Use button ; to lessen the curvature and button ? to increase it. Rear seat head restraints G Warning! For your protection, drive only with properly positioned head restraints. Adjust the head restraint in such a way that it is as close to the head as possible and the center of the head restraint supports the back X204_AKB; 3; 23, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-07-16T19:16:58+02:00 - Seite 81 Version: 2.11.8.1 of the head at eye level. This will reduce the potential for injury to the head and neck in the event of an accident or similar situation. With a rear seat occupied, make sure to move the respective head restraint up from the lowest non-use position and have the occupant adjust the head restraint properly. Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head restraints installed when the rear seats are occupied. Head restraints are intended to help reduce injuries during an accident. Rear seat head restraint height adjustment Seats 81 X Adjust the head restraint to the desired position by pushing or pulling on the upper edge of the head restraint cushion. Rear seat head restraints, removing and installing X Removing: Pull the head restraint to its uppermost position. X Press release button : and pull out the head restraint. X Installing: Insert the head restraint into openings on the seat backrest. X Push the head restraint down until it audibly engages. X Press release button : and adjust the head restraint to the desired position. X Raising: Pull head restraint upward to the desired position. X Lowering: Press release button : and push down on head restraint. Rear seat head restraint fore and aft adjustment Seat heating The red indicator lamps in seat heating switch : come on to show which heating level you have selected. X204_AKB; 3; 23, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-07-16T19:16:58+02:00 - Seite 82 Version: 2.11.8.1 82 Multifunction steering wheel The seat heating switches from level 3 (high) to level 2 after approximately 5 minutes. The seat heating switches from level 2 to level 1 (low) after approximately 10 minutes. After approximately 20 minutes in level 1, the seat heating switches off automatically. X Switch on the ignition. X Switching on: Press seat heating switch :. Three red indicator lamps in seat heating switch : come on. Make sure Ryou can reach the steering wheel with your arms slightly bent at the elbows Ryou can move your legs freely Rall displays (including malfunction and indicator lamps) on the instrument cluster are clearly visible Steering wheel adjustment, manual X Press seat heating switch : repeatedly until the desired seat heating level is set. X Switching off: Press seat heating switch : repeatedly until all indicator lamps go out. If there is insufficient voltage the seat heating switches off automatically. The seat heating will switch back on again automatically as soon as sufficient voltage is available. Multifunction steering wheel Safety notes G Warning! Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Adjusting the steering wheel while driving, or driving without the steering wheel adjustment feature locked could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. The electrical steering wheel adjustment feature can be operated at any time. Therefore, do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. A child’s unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. X Unlocking: Pull release handle : out to its stop limit. X Move steering wheel to the desired position. X Locking: Push release handle : all the way up until it engages. X Make sure the steering wheel is securely locked by trying to move it up and down as well as in and out before driving off. Steering wheel adjustment, electrical X204_AKB; 3; 23, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-07-16T19:16:58+02:00 - Seite 83 Version: 2.11.8.1 Mirrors 83 X Adjusting steering wheel up or down: Move stalk in direction of arrows :. X Adjusting steering wheel in or out: Move stalk in direction of arrows ;. i The memory function (Y page 86) lets you store the settings for the steering wheel together with the settings for the seat position and the exterior rear view mirrors. Easy-entry/exit feature This feature allows the driver an easier entry into and exit from the vehicle. When entering and exiting the vehicle, the steering wheel is in its uppermost position. The easy-entry/exit feature can be activated or deactivated in the Convenience submenu of the control system (Y page 124). G Warning! You must make sure no one can become trapped or injured by the moving steering wheel when the easy-entry/exit feature is activated. To stop steering wheel movement, move steering wheel adjustment stalk or press one of the memory position buttons. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Children could open the driver’s door and unintentionally activate the easy-entry/exit feature, which could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. With the easy-entry/exit feature activated, the steering wheel will return to its last set position when you close the driver’s door with the ignition switched on. The steering wheel will also return to its last set position when you insert the SmartKey into the starter switch. i The last set steering wheel position is stored when the ignition is switched off or the position is stored in memory (Y page 87). With the easy-entry/exit feature activated, the steering wheel tilts upwards when you remove the SmartKey from the starter switch. The steering wheel also tilts upwards when you open the driver’s door with the SmartKey in starter switch position 0 or 1. i When the current position for the steering wheel is in the uppermost tilt position, the steering wheel will no longer be able to move upward when the easy-entry/exit feature is activated. The adjustment procedure is briefly interrupted when the engine is started. G Warning! Let the system complete the adjustment procedure before setting the vehicle in motion. All steering wheel adjustment must be completed before setting the vehicle in motion. Driving off with the steering wheel still adjusting could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Crash-responsive exit aid When you open the driver’s door after an accident has occurred, the steering column moves up. The position of the SmartKey in the starter switch is insignificant. This function facilitates exiting as well as rescue of vehicle occupants. The crash-responsive exit aid can only be triggered when the easy-entry/exit feature is activated via the control system. Mirrors Notes Adjust the interior and exterior rear view mirrors before driving so that you have a good view of the road and traffic conditions. X204_AKB; 3; 23, en-US d2ureepe, 84 Mirrors Interior rear view mirror X Adjust the interior rear view mirror manually. Interior rear view mirror, antiglare position X Tilt the mirror to the antiglare position by moving lever : towards the windshield. The interior rear view mirror is dimmed. Exterior rear view mirrors G Warning! Exercise care when using the passenger-side exterior rear view mirror. The mirror surface is convex (outwardly curved surface for a wider field of view). Objects in mirror are closer than they appear. Check your interior rear view mirror and glance over your shoulder before changing lanes. 2009-07-16T19:16:58+02:00 - Seite 84 Version: 2.11.8.1 X Switch on the ignition. X Press button : for the driver’s side exterior rear view mirror or button ; for the passenger-side exterior rear view mirror. The indicator lamp in the respective button comes on. If you do not make adjustments to the selected exterior rear view mirror within 15 seconds, the indicator lamp goes out. You will then have to select the desired exterior rear view mirror again before adjustments can be made. Adjustments can only be made with the indicator lamp for the respective exterior rear view mirror button illuminated. X Press adjustment button = up, down, left or right according to the desired setting. ! If an exterior rear view mirror was forcibly hit from the front, manually snap it back into place. i At low ambient temperatures, the exterior rear view mirrors will be heated automatically. Auto-dimming rear view mirrors The exterior rear view mirror on the driver’s side and the interior rear view mirror will respond automatically to glare when the ignition is switched on and incoming light from headlamps falls on the sensor in the interior rear view mirror. The rear view mirrors will not react if the automatic transmission is set to reverse gear R or the interior lighting is switched on. G Warning! The auto-dimming function does not react if incoming light is not aimed directly at sensors in the interior rear view mirror. The interior rear view mirror and the exterior rear view mirror on the driver’s side do not X204_AKB; 3; 23, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-07-16T19:16:58+02:00 - Seite 85 Version: 2.11.8.1 react, for example, when transporting cargo which covers the rear window. Light hitting the mirror(s) at certain angles (incident light) could blind you. As a result, you may not be able to observe traffic conditions and could cause an accident. Exterior rear view mirror parking position To assist during parking maneuvers, you can set the passenger-side exterior rear view mirror so that you can see the rear wheel and the road curb. Setting and storing the parking position X Switch on the ignition. X Press button ;, to select the passenger- side exterior rear view mirror. X Shift the automatic transmission into reverse gear R. The passenger-side exterior rear view mirror moves to the preset parking position. X Adjust the passenger-side exterior rear view mirror with adjustment button = so that you see the rear wheel and the road curb. The exterior rear view mirror parking position is stored. Vehicles with memory function: You can also store the parking position using the memory button M ?: Mirrors 85 X Switch on the ignition. X Press button ;, to select the passenger- side exterior rear view mirror. X Adjust the passenger-side exterior rear view mirror with adjustment button = so that you see the rear wheel and the road curb. X Press memory button M ? and within 3 seconds, press one of the arrows of adjustment button =. The parking position is stored if the exterior rear view mirror does not move. i If the exterior rear view mirror does move, repeat the above steps. After the setting is stored, you can move the exterior rear view mirror again. Calling up the parking position X Switch on the ignition. X Press button ;, to select the passenger- side exterior rear view mirror. X Shift the automatic transmission into reverse gear R. The passenger-side exterior rear view mirror moves to the stored parking position. The passenger-side exterior rear view mirror returns to its previously stored driving position R10 seconds after you have put the gear selector lever out of reverse gear R Rimmediately once your vehicle exceeds a speed of approximately 6 mph (10 km/h) Rimmediately when you press button : to select the driver’s side exterior rear view mirror Power-folding exterior rear view mirrors This feature is only available in Canada vehicles. X204_AKB; 3; 23, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-07-16T19:16:58+02:00 - Seite 86 Version: 2.11.8.1 86 Memory function ! Before you drive the vehicle through an automatic car wash, fold in the exterior rear view mirrors. Otherwise they may get damaged. Folding in and out automatically The function must be activated in the Convenience submenu (Y page 124). The exterior rear view mirrors fold in automatically as soon as the vehicle is locked from the outside. The exterior rear view mirrors fold out automatically as soon as the vehicle is unlocked and the driver’s or front passenger door is subsequently opened. Resetting the automatic exterior rear view mirror fold-in function You need to reset the automatic exterior rear view mirror fold-in function whenever the battery was disconnected or discharged. X Switch on the ignition. X Briefly press button :. i You need to manually fold in the mirrors once, so that the automatic fold-in function will work, see “Setting fold-in function for exterior rear view mirrors” (Y page 124). Folding in and out manually The exterior rear view mirrors can vibrate if they are not folded out completely. X Folding in: Briefly press button :. Both exterior rear view mirrors fold in. i At speeds above approximately 9 mph (15 km/h), you will not be able to fold the exterior mirrors in. X Folding out: Briefly press button :. Both exterior rear view mirrors fold out. ! If an exterior rear view mirror housing is forcibly pushed forward (hit from the rear), reposition it manually by applying firm pressure until it snaps back into place. If an exterior rear view mirror housing is forcibly pushed rearward (hit from the front), press button : to fold mirrors in. Then press button : again to fold mirrors out. Do not force mirrors by hand as this may damage the adjustment mechanism. The mirror housing is then properly positioned and you can adjust the mirror in the usual manner. Memory function Notes With the memory function you can store up to three different configurations per front seat. Each memory position button on the driver’s side can store all of the following settings: RSeat position RSteering wheel position RExterior rear view mirrors’ position G Warning! Do not activate the memory function while driving. Activating the memory function while driving could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Each memory position button on the front passenger side can store the setting of the seat position. X204_AKB; 3; 23, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-07-16T19:16:58+02:00 - Seite 87 Version: 2.11.8.1 Lighting 87 Relevant information can be obtained at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. i Vehicles equipped with active Bi-Xenon headlamps: The active Bi-Xenon headlamps increase usable illumination over conventional headlamps because they follow the curvature of the road ahead. The beams of the active Bi-Xenon headlamps shift to either side according to the vehicle’s steering angle and speed. Exterior lamp switch 1 W Standing lamps, left 2 X Standing lamps, right 3 $ Off Daytime running lamp mode 4 c Automatic headlamp mode Daytime running lamp mode 5 T Parking lamps (also tail lamps, license plate lamps, side marker lamps and instrument panel lamps) 6 L Low-beam headlamps or high-beam headlamps 7 N Front fog lamps 8 R Rear fog lamp i The exterior lamps (except standing lamps or parking lamps) go out automatically when you remove the SmartKey from the starter switch or open the driver’s door with the ignition switched off. Storing positions into memory X Adjust the seats. X On the driver’s side, also adjust the steering wheel and exterior rear view mirrors to the desired positions. X Press memory button M once and within 3 seconds press memory position button 1, 2 or 3. When the settings are stored to the selected position, an acknowledgement signal sounds. Recalling positions from memory X Press and hold desired memory position button 1, 2 or 3 until the seat has moved to the stored position completely. On the driver’s side, also wait for the steering wheel and exterior rear view mirrors to move to the stored position. i Releasing the memory position button stops movement to the stored positions immediately. Lighting Notes i If you drive in countries with left-hand driving, you must have the headlamps modified for symmetrical low beams. X204_AKB; 3; 23, en-US d2ureepe, 88 Lighting When the parking lamps or the rear fog lamp are switched on and you remove the SmartKey from the starter switch and open the driver’s door, an acoustic signal sounds. In addition the message Switch Off Lights appears in the multifunction display. Switch off the parking lamps or the rear fog lamp manually. ! Failure to switch off the parking lamps when leaving the vehicle may result in a discharged battery. Low-beam headlamps The low-beam headlamps can be switched on and off with the exterior lamp switch. X Switch on the ignition. X Switching on: Turn the exterior lamp switch to position L. The following lamps come on: RLow-beam headlamps RTail lamps RParking lamps RLicense plate lamps RSide marker lamps RInstrument panel lamps RGreen indicator lamp L in the instrument cluster X Switching off: Turn the exterior lamp switch to position $. Automatic headlamp mode The following lamps come on and go out automatically depending on the brightness of the ambient light: RLow-beam headlamps RTail lamps RParking lamps 2009-07-16T19:16:58+02:00 - Seite 88 Version: 2.11.8.1 RLicense plate lamps RSide marker lamps G Warning! If the exterior lamp switch is set to c, the headlamps will not automatically come on under foggy conditions. To minimize risk to you and to others, activate headlamps by turning exterior lamp switch to L when driving or when traffic and/or ambient lighting conditions require you to do so. In low ambient lighting conditions, only switch from position c to L with the vehicle at a standstill in a safe location. Switching from c to L will briefly switch off the headlamps. Doing so while driving in low ambient lighting conditions may result in an accident. The automatic headlamp feature is only an aid to the driver. The driver is responsible for the operation of the vehicle’s lights at all times. X Switching on: Turn the exterior lamp switch to position c. The following lamps come on and go out depending on the brightness of the ambient light with the SmartKey in starter switch position 1 or the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button pressed once: RTail lamps RParking lamps RLicense plate lamps RSide marker lamps When the engine is running, the low-beam headlamps will also come on and turn off automatically. Canada only: High-beam headlamps are only available in low ambient lighting conditions. Daytime running lamp mode In Canada, the daytime running lamp mode is mandatory and therefore in a constant mode. X204_AKB; 3; 23, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-07-16T19:16:58+02:00 - Seite 89 Version: 2.11.8.1 In the USA, the daytime running lamp mode is deactivated by default. X Activate the daytime running lamp mode using the control system, see “Switching daytime running lamp mode on or off (USA only)” (Y page 122). X Turn the exterior lamp switch to position $ or c. When the engine is running, the low-beam headlamps come on. In low ambient lighting conditions, the following lamps will come on additionally: RTail lamps RParking lamps RLicense plate lamps RSide marker lamps With the daytime running lamp mode activated and the engine running, you cannot switch off the low-beam headlamps manually. Canada only You can only switch on the high-beam headlamps in low ambient lighting conditions. The high-beam flasher is available at all times. When the engine is running, and you Rshift from a driving position to park position P with the vehicle at a standstill, the low-beam headlamps will go out with a delay of 3 minutes Rturn the exterior lamp switch to position T, the low-beam headlamps, the tail and parking lamps, the license plate lamps and the side marker lamps come on Rturn the exterior lamp switch to position L, the manual headlamp mode has priority over the daytime running lamp mode The corresponding exterior lamps come on (Y page 87). USA only You can only switch on the high-beam headlamps in low ambient lighting conditions. Lighting 89 The high-beam flasher is available at all times. When the engine is running, and you turn the exterior lamp switch to position T or L, the manual headlamp mode has priority over the daytime running lamp mode. The corresponding exterior lamps come on (Y page 87). Fog lamps Fog lamps cannot be switched on with the exterior lamp switch in position c. G Warning! In low ambient lighting or foggy conditions, only switch from position c to L with the vehicle at a standstill in a safe location. Switching from c to L will briefly switch off the headlamps. Doing so while driving in low ambient lighting conditions may result in an accident. Fog lamps will operate with the parking lamps and/or the low-beam headlamps on. Fog lamps should only be used in conjunction with low-beam headlamps. Consult your State or Province Motor Vehicle Regulations regarding permissible lamp operation. X Switch on the ignition. X Turn the exterior lamp switch to position T or L (Y page 87). X Switching on front fog lamps: Pull out the exterior lamp switch to first stop. The green indicator lamp N in the instrument cluster comes on. X Switching on rear fog lamp: Pull out the exterior lamp switch to second stop. The rear fog lamp, the front fog lamps, the green N and the yellow indicator lamp R in the instrument cluster come on. X Switching off front fog lamps/rear fog lamp: Push in the exterior lamp switch to its stop. X204_AKB; 3; 23, en-US d2ureepe, 90 Lighting Locator lighting The locator lighting is described in the “Control system” section, see “Switching locator lighting on or off” (Y page 122). Combination switch 2009-07-16T19:16:58+02:00 - Seite 90 Version: 2.11.8.1 i Also note the information on high-beam headlamps with activated automatic headlamp mode (Y page 88) or the daytime running lamp mode (Y page 88). High-beam flasher X Switching on: Pull the combination switch briefly in direction of arrow =. Hazard warning flasher The hazard warning flasher can be switched on at all times, even with the SmartKey removed from the starter switch. The hazard warning flasher comes on automatically when an air bag deploys. Turn signals X Press the combination switch in direction of arrow ; or ?. The corresponding turn signal indicator lamp ! or # in the instrument cluster flashes. The combination switch resets automatically after major steering wheel movements. To signal minor directional changes: X Press the combination switch only to the point of resistance in direction of arrow ; or ? and release. The corresponding turn signal lamps will flash three times. High beam X Turn the exterior lamp switch to position L (Y page 87). X Switching on: Push the combination switch in direction of arrow :. The high-beam headlamp indicator lamp K in the instrument cluster comes on. X Switching off: Pull the combination switch in direction of arrow = to its original position. X Switching on: Press hazard warning flasher switch :. All turn signal lamps are flashing. i With the hazard warning flasher activated and the combination switch set for either left or right turn, only the respective left or right turn signals will operate when the ignition is switched on. X Switching off: Press hazard warning flasher switch : again. i If the hazard warning flasher has been activated automatically, press hazard warning flasher switch : to switch it off. X204_AKB; 3; 23, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-07-16T19:16:58+02:00 - Seite 91 Version: 2.11.8.1 Headlamp cleaning system The headlamps will be cleaned with a high- pressure water jet automatically when the engine is running and you have Rswitched on the headlamps and Rthe windshield wipers have wiped the windshield with washer fluid for the first time The headlamps are cleaned every tenth time the windshield is washed with washer fluid. The counter resets when you switch off the ignition. For information on filling up the washer reservoir, see “Washer system and headlamp cleaning system” (Y page 217). Corner-illuminating lamps The corner-illuminating lamps improve illumination of the area in the direction into which you are turning. The corner-illuminating lamps will only operate in low ambient lighting conditions. If you are driving faster than 25 mph (40 km/h) the corner-illuminating function is not available. Switching on X Make sure the engine is running. X Turn the exterior lamp switch to position L or c (Y page 87). or X Activate the daytime running lamp mode (Y page 88). X Switch on the left or right turn signal, depending on whether you are turning left or right. The respective corner-illuminating lamp comes on. If you have switched on the turn signal for one side but turn the steering wheel in the other direction, the corner- Lighting 91 illuminating lamp comes on on the side of the turn signal. or X Turn steering wheel in desired direction. Driving forward: The corner-illuminating lamp on the side of your steering direction comes on. Driving in reverse: The corner-illuminating lamp opposite to your steering direction comes on. The corner-illuminating lamps will come on automatically depending on the steering angle, even if you did not switch on either turn signal. If the corner-illuminating lamps came on automatically, they will also go out automatically depending on the steering angle and vehicle speed. The corner-illuminating lamps temporarily come on on both sides of the vehicle if you turn the steering wheel in one direction and then again in the other direction shortly thereafter. The corner-illuminating lamp remains lit for a short time only. It then goes out automatically. Switching off X Switch off the left or right turn signal. or X Steer straight ahead. The corner-illuminating lamp goes out. i There may be a brief delay before the corner-illuminating lamps go out. 2009-07-16T19:16:58+02:00 - Seite 92 Version: 2.11.8.1 Manual control ! An interior lamp switched on manually does not go out automatically. Leaving an interior lamp switched on for an extended period of time with the engine turned off could result in a discharged battery. X Switching front interior lighting on/ off: Press switch c. X Switching rear interior lighting on/off: Press switch v. X Switching front reading lamps on/off: Press respective button p. Emergency lighting When the interior lighting is set to automatic mode, the interior lighting comes on automatically if the vehicle is involved in an accident. Switching off: X Press hazard warning flasher switch (Y page 90). or X Unlock the vehicle with the SmartKey. Interior lighting in the rear ! An interior lamp switched on manually does not go out automatically. Leaving an interior lamp switched on for an extended period of time with the engine turned off could result in a discharged battery. X204_AKB; 3; 23, en-US d2ureepe, 92 Lighting Interior lighting in the front : v Rear interior lighting on/off ; ~ Automatic control on/off = p Right front reading lamp on/off ? c Front interior lighting on/off A p Left front reading lamp on/off B Front reading lamps C Front interior lighting Automatic control X Activating: Press button ~. Button ~ disengages and sits flush with the other buttons. The interior lighting comes on, when you Runlock the vehicle Rremove the SmartKey from the starter switch (Interior Lighting Delay: must be switched on (Y page 123)) Ropen a door i If a door remains open, the interior lamps go out automatically after approximately 5 minutes. X Deactivating: Press button ~. Button ~ engages. X204_AKB; 3; 23, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-07-16T19:16:58+02:00 - Seite 93 Version: 2.11.8.1 Wipers 93 Switching on/off : p Right rear reading lamp on/off ; p Left rear reading lamp on/off Wipers Notes ! Do not operate the wipers when the windshield/rear window is dry. Dust that accumulates on a windshield/rear window might scratch the glass and/or damage the wiper blades when wiping occurs on a dry windshield/rear window. If it is necessary to operate the wipers in dry weather conditions, always operate the wipers with washer fluid. ! If the windshield wipers leave smears on the windshield after the car has been driven through an automatic car wash, then wax or other residue is on the windshield. Shortly after washing the car in an automatic car wash, clean the windshield with washer fluid. Windshield wipers X Observe notes on page (Y page 93). 5 Rain sensor operation with low sensitivity. 6 Rain sensor operation with high sensitivity. Combination switch 1 $ Windshield wipers off 2 Ä Slow intermittent wiping5 3 Å Fast intermittent wiping6 4 ° Slow continuous wiping 5 ¯ Fast continuous wiping B í Single wipe/ î Wiping with washer fluid X Switch on the ignition. X Turn the combination switch to the desired position, depending on the intensity of the rain. i When the windshield wipers are switched on and you stop the vehicle, the wipers operate more slowly. Intermittent wiping Only switch on intermittent wiping under wet weather conditions or in the presence of precipitation. ! Vehicles with rain sensor: Do not leave windshield wipers on an intermittent setting when the vehicle is taken to an automatic car wash or during windshield cleaning. Windshield wipers will operate in

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