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

SmartKey (Y page 71).

X Insert the mechanical key into the lock of

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

X Turn the mechanical key clockwise as far

as it will go to position 1.

X Turn the mechanical key back and remove

it.

X Make sure that the doors and the tailgate

are locked.

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i If you lock the vehicle as described above,

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

Cargo compartment Important safety notes G Warning! Exhaust fumes could enter the vehicle interior if the engine is running and the tailgate is open. This could poison you. Therefore, you should make sure that the tailgate is always closed when the engine is running.

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

Do not leave the SmartKey in the cargo area. You could otherwise lock yourself out. The tailgate can be: Ropened and closed manually Ropened and closed automatically from

outside

Ropened and closed automatically from

inside

Opening and closing from the outside Opening X Press the % button on the SmartKey.

X Pull handle :.

On vehicles with the EASY-PACK tailgate: if you pull handle : and keep it in this position, you can open the tailgate manually. If you release the handle, the tailgate automatically opens fully.

Closing G Risk of injury Make sure that nobody can become trapped as you close the tailgate. 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 If necessary, lock the vehicle with the

& button on the SmartKey.

Automatic opening and closing from the outside Important safety guidelines To open the tailgate completely, a minimum clearance of 6.90 ft (210 cm) above the ground is necessary.

Opening the trunk lid You can open the tailgate automatically with the SmartKey or the handle in the tailgate.

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Open or close the tailgate fully using the automatic function if you have stopped the tailgate in an intermediate position. X Press and hold the F button on the

SmartKey until the tailgate opens.

or X When the tailgate is unlocked, pull the handle and let it go again immediately.

i You can also close the tailgate manually

if it is fully opened.

! If you have opened the tailgate

automatically, you should wait a moment before closing the tailgate manually.

Closing the trunk lid 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.

You can close the tailgate automatically using the SmartKey, the closing button4 or the locking button5.

Example: vehicle with the EASY-PACK tailgate and KEYLESS-GO X To close: press closing button : on the tailgate or press and hold down the F button on the SmartKey until the tailgate closes.

X To close and lock simultaneously:

Press locking button ; on the tailgate.

i The tailgate can only be opened and closed with the SmartKey if there is no SmartKey in the ignition lock. If the tailgate touches an object while closing, the closing procedure is interrupted and the tailgate reopens.

i Only with KEYLESS-GO: if you leave a KEYLESS-GO key in the cargo area, the tailgate will not lock. The tailgate is not closed unless a KEYLESS-GO key is detected.

Automatic opening and closing from the inside You can open and close the tailgate from the driver's seat when the vehicle is stationary. 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

4 For vehicles with the EASY-PACK tailgate only. 5 For vehicles with the EASY-PACK tailgate and KEYLESS-GO only.

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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. 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.

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. You will hear an acoustic signal during the closing procedure.

Limiting the opening angle of the tailgate Important safety guidelines You can limit the opening angle of the tailgate. This is possible in the top half of its opening range, up to approximately 0.6 ft (20 cm) before the stop. Limiting the opening angle can be useful if there is not sufficient clearance above the open tailgate, for example. ! 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 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 close button (Y page 78) on the tailgate or pull the handle on the outside of the tailgate again. X To store the position: press and hold the closing button on 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.

i If you wish to open the tailgate fully, pull the handle of the tailgate again after it has stopped automatically. This does not delete the stored position.

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Deactivating the tailgate X Press and hold the closing button

(Y page 78) in the tailgate until you hear two short tones.

Tailgate emergency release If the tailgate can no longer be opened from outside the vehicle, use the emergency release on the inside of the tailgate. X Take the mechanical key out of the

SmartKey (Y page 71).

To open the tailgate completely, a minimum clearance of 6.90 ft (210 cm) above the ground is necessary.

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

X Insert mechanical key ; into opening in

trim :.

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

arrow and open the tailgate.

Side windows Important safety notes G Warning! When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch. Always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, even if they are secured in a child restraint system, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. A child's unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. The children could Rinjure themselves on parts of the vehicle Rbe seriously or fatally injured through

excessive exposure to extreme heat or cold Rinjure themselves or cause an accident with

vehicle equipment that can be operated even if the SmartKey is removed from the starter switch or removed from the vehicle, such as seat adjustment, steering wheel adjustment, or the memory function

If children open a door, they could injure other persons or get out of the vehicle and injure themselves or be injured by following 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 the child could be burned by these parts. G Warning! Do not carry heavy or hard objects in the passenger 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

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G Warning! When opening or closing the door 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 section about the side windows. The closing of the door windows 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. If a door window encounters an obstruction that blocks its path in a circumstance where you are closing the door windows by pressing and holding button & on the SmartKey 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 door 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.

Opening and closing the side windows

: Front left ; Front right = Rear right ? Rear left 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. i Operation of the side windows in the rear

compartment is not possible when the override switch for the side windows is activated.

X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition

lock.

i You can continue to operate the side

windows after you switch off the engine. This function remains active for five minutes or until one of the front doors is opened.

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 pressing again.

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Convenience opening You can ventilate the vehicle before you start driving. To do this, you can use the key to simultaneously: Ropen the side windows Ropen the panorama roof with power tilt/

sliding panel and roller sunblinds

i The convenience opening feature can only be operated using the key. The key must be near the handle of the driver's door.

X Point the tip of the key at the driver's door

handle.

X Press and hold the % button until the side windows and the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel are in the desired position. The vehicle is unlocked.

If the roller sunblinds of the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel are closed, the roller sunblinds are opened first. X Press and hold the % button again until the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel is in the desired position.

X To interrupt the convenience opening

procedure: release the % button.

Convenience closing General information When you lock the vehicle, you can simultaneously: Rclose the side windows Rclose 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. G Warning When closing the side windows and the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel,

make sure that nobody can be injured during the closing procedure. Proceed as follows in the event of a potentially dangerous situation: RRelease the & button to stop the closing

procedure. To open, press and hold the % button. To continue with the closing procedure (after making sure that nobody can be injured during the closing procedure) press and hold the & button.

Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: RRelease the locking button on the exterior door handle in order to interrupt the closing procedure.

RPull the same exterior door handle

immediately and hold it firmly. The side windows and the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel open for as long as the door handle is held without actually opening the door.

Using the SmartKey i The key must be near the handle of the

driver's door.

X Point the tip of the key at the driver's door

handle.

X Press and hold the & button until the side windows and the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel are fully closed.

X Make sure that all the side windows and the

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 the convenience closing

procedure: release the & button.

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Using KEYLESS-GO The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be outside the vehicle but no more than 3 ft (1 m) away from a door. X Close all the doors.

X Pull on the corresponding switch on the

door control panel until the side window is completely closed (Y page 82).

X Hold the switch for an additional second. If the side window opens again slightly: X Pull the corresponding switch again

immediately and hold it for approximately one second.

Problems with the side windows Problem: a side window cannot be closed because objects are trapped between the side window and the door frame. X Remove the objects. X Close the side window. Problem: a side window cannot be closed because objects in the guide rail are preventing the window from being raised. X Remove the objects. X Close the side window. Problem: a side window cannot be closed, and you cannot see the cause. 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.

If a side window is obstructed during closing and reopens again slightly: X Immediately after the window blocks, pull on the corresponding switch again until the side window has closed. The side window is closed with increased force.

X Touch the sensor surface on door

handle : until the side windows and the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel are fully closed.

i Make sure you only touch sensor

surface :.

X Make sure that all the side windows and the

panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel are closed.

On vehicles with a panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel: X Touch 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 sensor surface : on the door handle.

Resetting the side windows You must reset all the side windows if the side window cannot be closed fully. X Close all the doors. X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition

lock.

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If a side window is obstructed again during closing and reopens again slightly: X Immediately after the window blocks, pull on the corresponding switch again until the side window has closed. The side window is closed without the anti- entrapment feature. 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.

Sliding sunroof Important safety notes G Warning! When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch. Always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, even if they are secured in a child restraint system, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. A child's unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. The children could Rinjure themselves on parts of the vehicle Rbe seriously or fatally injured through

excessive exposure to extreme heat or cold Rinjure themselves or cause an accident with

vehicle equipment that can be operated even if the SmartKey is removed from the starter switch or removed from the vehicle, such as seat adjustment, steering wheel adjustment, or the memory function

If children open a door, they could injure other persons or get out of the vehicle and injure themselves or be injured by following 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 the child could be burned by these parts. G Warning! Do not carry heavy or hard objects in the passenger 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 G Warning! When opening or closing the tilt/sliding panel, make sure there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the opening/closing procedure. The tilt/sliding panel is equipped with the automatic operation and anti-entrapment features. If the movement of the tilt/sliding panel is blocked during the closing procedure, the tilt/sliding panel will stop and open slightly. The tilt/sliding panel operates differently when the roof panel switch is pressed and held. See the relevant section in this chapter for details. The opening/closing procedure of the tilt/ sliding panel can be immediately halted by releasing the roof panel switch or, if the roof panel switch was moved past the resistance point and released, by moving the roof panel switch in any direction. G Warning! The panorama roof with tilt/sliding panel 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

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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.

! If the sliding sunroof cannot be opened or

closed due to a malfunction, contact a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

! Do not forget that the weather can

change abruptly. Make certain that the sliding sunroof is closed when you leave the vehicle. The vehicle electronics can be damaged if water enters the vehicle interior.

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 slightly to reduce or eliminate these noises.

Operating the panorama sliding sunroof Opening and closing

Overhead control panel : To raise ; To open = To close The panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel can only be moved when the roller sunblinds are open. X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition

lock.

X Push or pull the 3 switch in the

corresponding direction.

i If you press the 3 switch beyond the point of resistance, an automatic opening/ closing process is started in the corresponding direction. You can stop automatic operation by pressing again. Automatic raising is only available if the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel is in the closed position.

Operating the roller sunblinds of the panorama sliding sunroof General notes The roller sunblinds provide protection from the sun. The two roller sunblinds can only be opened and closed together when the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel is closed.

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G Warning When opening the roller sunblinds, make sure that nobody can be injured during the opening procedure. The roller sunblinds are equipped with the express operation and anti-entrapment features. If the roller sunblinds block during the opening procedure, the anti-entrapment feature stops the roller sunblinds and opens them again slightly. The opening procedure of the roller sunblinds can be stopped immediately by releasing the roof switch or by operating the roof switch in any direction if the roof switch has been pressed beyond the point of resistance and has been released.

Opening and closing

Overhead control panel : To open ; To open = To close X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition

lock.

X Push or pull the 3 switch in the

corresponding direction.

i If you press the 3 switch beyond the point of resistance, an automatic opening/ closing process is started in the corresponding direction. You can stop automatic operation by pressing again.

Resetting the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel and the roller sunblinds 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 sunblind do not open smoothly. ! Do not open the panorama sliding sunroof until it has been reset properly. Otherwise, the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel may lock in the open position. If the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel cannot be closed or adjusted, contact a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Center.

X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition

lock.

X Press the 3 switch to the point of

resistance in the direction of arrow ; and hold it until the roller sunblinds are fully open.

X Press the 3 switch to the point of

resistance in the direction of arrow ; and hold it until the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel has opened about 10 cm. X Pull the 3 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 3 switch pulled for an

additional second.

X Pull the 3 switch to the point of

resistance in the direction of arrow = and hold it until the roller sunblinds are fully closed.

X Keep the 3 switch pulled for an

additional second.

X Make sure that the panorama roof with

power tilt/sliding panel can be opened fully again (Y page 86).

X If this is not the case, the previously

described steps must be repeated or you should consult a qualified specialist workshop.

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Problems with the sliding sunroof Problem: the sunroof cannot be closed and you cannot see the cause. 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.

If the sliding sunroof is obstructed during closing: X Immediately after the sliding sunroof

blocks, pull the 3 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 during closing again: X Immediately after the sliding sunroof

blocks, pull the 3 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. 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.

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Correct driver's seat position ............ 90
Seats .................................................... 91
Steering wheel .................................... 95
Mirrors ................................................. 97
Memory functions ............................. 100

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Vehicle equipment

i This manual describes all the standard and optional equipment of your vehicle which was available at the time of purchase. Country-specific differences are possible. Bear in mind that your vehicle may not feature all functions described here. This also refers to safety-related systems and functions.

Correct driver's seat position

Observe the important safety notes on (Y page 91). X Check whether you have adjusted seat =

properly. Electrical seat adjustment (Y page 92) When adjusting the seat, make sure: 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 (Y page 93). 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.

Observe the important safety notes on (Y page 95). X Check whether steering wheel : is

adjusted properly. Adjusting the steering wheel manually(Y page 96) Adjusting the steering wheel electrically (Y page 96) When adjusting the steering wheel, make sure: 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.

Observe the important safety notes on (Y page 50). X Check whether you have fastened seat

belt ; properly (Y page 52). 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 (Y page 97) in such a way that you have a good view of road and traffic conditions. X Vehicles with memory function: save the

seat, steering wheel and exterior mirror settings (Y page 100).

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Seats Important safety notes G Warning In order to avoid possible loss of vehicle control, all seat, head restraint, steering wheel and rear view mirror adjustments, as well as fastening of seat belts, must be done before 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 The electrically adjustable 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.

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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: Rdo not spill any liquids 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 to be used to dry the seats.

Rclean the seat covers as recommended;

see the " Interior care" section.

Rdo not transport heavy loads on the

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

Rwhen the seat heating is in operation, do

not cover the seats with insulating materials, e.g. covers, bags, seat covers, child seats or booster seats.

! When you move the seats, make sure that

there are no objects in the footwell or behind the seats. Otherwise, you could damage the seats and the objects.

i The head restraints in the front seats are

installed with the NECK-PRO system (Y page 49). For this reason, it is not possible to remove the head restraints from the front seats. The rear-compartment head restraints can be removed (Y page 94). Please contact an authorized Mercedes- Benz Center for more information.

i Related topics:

RCargo compartment enlargement

(folding the rear bench seat forwards) (Y page 208)

6 Only for vehicles with the memory function.

Adjusting the seats i Vehicles without the memory function:

the seats can be adjusted within five minutes of opening a front door. The time span starts over if, within these five minutes, you: Ropen or close a front door Rinsert the key into or remove the key

from the ignition lock

Rswitch the ignition on or off. If the key is in position 2 in the ignition, you can adjust the seats at any time.

Depending on the equipment, the seat adjustment switches are located either on the side of the seat or on the door control panel.

: Seat cushion angle ; Seat height = Seat fore-and-aft adjustment ? Backrest angle A Head restraint height6

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i You can store the seat settings using the

memory function (Y page 100).

Adjusting the head restraints Adjusting the head restraints manually Adjusting the head restraint height7

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.

Adjusting the angle of the head restraints

Adjusting the head restraints electrically8
X To adjust the head restraint height: slide

the switch for head restraint adjustment (Y page 92) up or down in the direction of the arrow.

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 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.

Adjusting the rear seat head restraint height

X Push or pull the lower edge of the head restraint in the direction of the arrow.

7 For vehicles without memory function only. 8 Only for vehicles with memory function.

If the head restraint is fully lowered, it is necessary to press release catch :.

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X To raise: pull the head restraint up to the

desired position.

X To lower: press release catch : and push

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

Adjusting the rear seat head restraint angle Adjust the head restraints so that they are as close as possible to your head. You can only adjust the two outer head restraints.

X Pull or push the top of the head restraint

until it is in the desired position.

Removing and installing the rear head restraints G Warning! Occupants should only travel sitting on seats which have the head restraints installed. In the event of an accident, this reduces the risk of injury for passengers seated in the rear compartment.

X To remove: pull the head restraint up to

the stop.

X Press release catch : and pull the head

restraint out of the guides.

X To re-install: insert the head restraint so that the notches on the bar are on the left when viewed in the direction of travel.

X Push the head restraint down until you hear

it engage in position.

Adjusting the lumbar support Vehicles without the memory function: You can adjust the contour of the front seats so as to provide optimum support for your back.

X Move adjustment lever : in the direction

of the arrow until the desired backrest contour is achieved.

Adjusting the four-way lumbar support Vehicles with memory function: You can adjust the contour of the front seat backrests individually to provide optimum support for your back.

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The system automatically switches down from level 3 to level 2 after approximately eight minutes. The system automatically switches down from level 2 to level 1 after approximately ten minutes. The system automatically switches off approximately 20 minutes after it is set to level 1. X Make sure that the key is in position 2 in

the ignition lock.

X To switch on: press button : repeatedly

until the desired heating level is set.

X To switch off: press button : repeatedly

until all the indicator lamps go out.

Problems with the seat heating The seat heating has switched itself off prematurely or cannot be switched on. The vehicle's electrical system voltage is too low because too many electrical consumers are switched on. X Switch off electrical consumers which you

do not need, such as the rear window defroster or interior lighting.

Steering wheel Important 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.

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

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

The three red indicator lamps in the button indicate the heating level you have selected. i If the battery voltage is too low, the seat

heating may switch off.

Driver's and front-passenger seat

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Adjusting the steering wheel manually

: Release lever ; To adjust the steering wheel height = To adjust the steering wheel position

(fore-and-aft adjustment)

X Push release lever : down completely.

The steering column is unlocked.

X Adjust the steering wheel to the desired

position.

X Push release lever : up completely.

The steering column is locked.

X Check if the steering column is locked. When doing so, try to push the steering wheel up or down or try to move it in the fore-and-aft direction.

Adjusting the steering wheel electrically

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

(fore-and-aft adjustment)

i Related topics:

REASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature

(Y page 96)

Rstoring settings (Y page 100)

EASY-ENTRY/EXIT 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 the memory position switch. 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.

The EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature makes getting in and out of your vehicle easier. The steering wheel swings upwards when you: Rremove the key from the ignition lock. Ropen the driver's door and KEYLESS-GO is

in position 1

Ropen the driver's door and the key is in

position 0 or 1 in the ignition lock.

i The steering wheel only moves upwards if

it has not already reached the upper end stop.

The steering wheel is moved to the last selected position when: Rthe driver's door is closed, and Ryou insert the key into the ignition lock.

or

Rin vehicles with KEYLESS-GO, you press the

Start/Stop button once.

When you close the driver's door with the ignition switched on, the steering wheel is

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also automatically moved to the previously set position. The last position of the steering wheel is stored when you switch off the ignition or when you store the setting with the memory function (Y page 100). You can activate and deactivate the EASY- ENTRY/EXIT feature in the on-board computer (Y page 173). 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.

i If the crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature

is triggered in an accident, the steering column will move upwards when the driver's door is opened. This occurs irrespective of the position of the key in the ignition lock. This makes it easier to exit the vehicle and rescue the occupants. The crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature is only operational after an accident if the EASY-EXIT/ENTRY feature is activated in the on-board computer.

Mirrors Rear-view mirror Rear-view mirror (manual anti-glare)

X Anti-glare mode: flick anti-glare

switch : forwards or back.

Exterior mirrors Adjusting the exterior 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.

The exterior mirrors are automatically heated if the rear window defroster is switched on and the outside temperature is low.

X Make sure that the key is in position 1 or

2 in the ignition lock.

X Press button : for the left-hand exterior

mirror or button ; for the right-hand exterior mirror. The indicator lamp in the corresponding button lights up in red. The indicator lamp goes out again after some time. You can adjust the selected mirror using adjustment button = as long as the indicator lamp is lit.

X Press adjustment button = up, down, to

the right or to the left until the exterior mirror is set to a position which provides you with a good overview of traffic conditions.

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Folding the exterior mirrors in or out electrically This function is only available in vehicles for Canada. ! Fold in the exterior mirrors when driving the vehicle into an automatic car wash. The mirrors could otherwise be damaged.

X Make sure that the key is in position 1 or

2 in the ignition lock.

X Briefly press button :.

Both exterior mirrors fold in or out.

i Make sure that the exterior mirrors are always folded out fully while the vehicle is in motion as they may otherwise vibrate.

i If you are driving faster than

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

Resetting the exterior mirrors This function is only available in vehicles for Canada. If the battery has been disconnected or completely discharged, the exterior mirrors must be reset. The exterior mirrors will otherwise not fold in when you select the "Fold in mirrors when locking" function in the on-board computer (Y page 174). X Make sure that the key is in position 1 in

the ignition lock.

X Briefly press button :.

Folding the exterior mirrors in or out automatically This function is only available in vehicles for Canada. If the "Fold in mirrors when locking" function is activated in the on-board computer (Y page 174): Rthe exterior mirrors fold in automatically as

soon as you lock the vehicle from the outside.

Rthe exterior mirrors fold out again

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

i The mirrors do not fold out if they have

been folded in manually.

Exterior mirror out of position If an exterior mirror has been pushed out of position, proceed as follows: X Vehicles without electrically folding

exterior mirrors: move the exterior mirror into the correct position manually. X Vehicles with electrically folding exterior mirrors (only vehicles for Canada): press the mirror-folding button (Y page 98) repeatedly until you hear the mirror engage in position. The mirror housing is engaged again and you can adjust the exterior mirrors as usual (Y page 97).

Automatic anti-glare mirrors G Warning! The auto-dimming function does not react if incoming light is not aimed directly at sensors in the interior rear view mirror. The interior rear view mirror and the exterior rear view mirror on the driver’s side do not react, for example, when transporting cargo which covers the rear window.

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Light hitting the mirror(s) at certain angles (incident light) could blind you. As a result, you may not be able to observe traffic