2014 Mercedes-benz GLK Class Owners Manual

Ropen the doors, thus endangering other

people or road users.

Rget out and disrupt traffic. Roperate the vehicle's equipment. Additionally, children could set the vehicle in motion if, for example, they: Rrelease the parking brake. Rshifting the automatic transmission out of

park position P RStart the engine. There is a risk of an accident and injury. When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never

leave children or animals unattended in the vehicle. Always keep the SmartKey out of reach of children. G WARNING If persons, particularly children are subjected to prolonged exposure to extreme heat or cold, there is a risk of injury, possibly even fatal. Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.

You should preferably place luggage or loads in the cargo compartment. Observe the loading guidelines (Y page 274).

Unlocking and opening doors from the inside You can open a door from inside the vehicle even if it has been locked. You can only open the rear doors from inside the vehicle if they

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are not secured by the child-proof locks (Y page 66). Only open the door when the traffic situation permits. If the vehicle has been locked with the SmartKey or with KEYLESS-GO, opening a door from the inside will trigger the anti-theft alarm system. Switch off the alarm (Y page 74).

X To unlock a front door: pull door

handle ;. Locking knob : pops up. The door is unlocked and can be opened.

X To open a front door: pull door

handle ;.

X To unlock a rear door: pull up locking

knob :. The door is unlocked and can be opened. X To open a rear door: pull door handle ;.

Centrally locking and unlocking the vehicle from the inside You can centrally lock or unlock the vehicle from the inside. You cannot unlock the vehicle centrally from the inside if the vehicle has been locked with the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO.

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

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

Meanwhile, the fuel filler flap will not be locked or unlocked. Only open the door when the traffic situation permits. If the vehicle was previously locked with the SmartKey or with KEYLESS-GO, opening the vehicle from the inside will activate the anti- theft alarm system. Switch off the alarm (Y page 74). If the vehicle has been locked using the locking button for the central locking, or has been locked automatically, and a door is opened from the inside: Rthe vehicle will be fully unlocked if it had

previously been fully unlocked

Ronly the door which has been opened form

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

If the vehicle has been locked centrally with the SmartKey or with KEYLESS-GO, it is not unlocked when the release button for the central locking is used.

Automatic locking feature The vehicle is locked automatically when the ignition is switched on and the vehicle's wheels are turning at a speed in excess of 9 mph (15 km/h).

You could therefore be locked out if: Rthe vehicle is being pushed. Rthe vehicle is being towed. Rthe vehicle is on a roller dynamometer.

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

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

You can also switch the automatic locking function on and off using the on-board computer (Y page 232).

Unlocking the driver's door (mechanical key) If the vehicle can no longer be unlocked with the SmartKey, use the mechanical key. If you use the mechanical key to unlock and open the driver's door, the anti-theft alarm system will be triggered (Y page 74). X Take the mechanical key out of the

SmartKey (Y page 78).

X Insert the mechanical key into the lock of

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

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X Turn the mechanical key counter-clockwise

to position 1. The door is unlocked.

X Turn the mechanical key back and remove

it.

X Insert the mechanical key into the

SmartKey.

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

doors and the tailgate.

X Press the locking button (Y page 82). X Check whether the locking knobs on the front-passenger door and the rear doors are still visible. Press down the locking knobs manually, if necessary (Y page 81).

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

SmartKey (Y page 78).

X Insert the mechanical key into the lock of

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

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that there is sufficient clearance above and behind the tailgate.

i Tailgate opening dimensions

(Y page 375).

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.

X Insert the mechanical key into the

SmartKey.

i If you lock the vehicle as described above,

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

Cargo compartment Important safety notes G WARNING If persons, particularly children are subjected to prolonged exposure to extreme heat or cold, there is a risk of injury, possibly even fatal. Never leave children unattended in the vehicle. G WARNING Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide. If the tailgate is open when the engine is running, particularly if the vehicle is moving, exhaust fumes could enter the passenger compartment. There is a risk of poisoning. Turn off the engine before opening the tailgate. Never drive with the tailgate open.

You should preferably place luggage or loads in the cargo compartment. Observe the loading guidelines (Y page 274). Do not leave the SmartKey in the cargo compartment. You could otherwise lock yourself out. Vehicles without the EASY-PACK tailgate: the tailgate can be: Ropened and closed manually from outside Runlocked from inside with the mechanical

For vehicles with the EASY-PACK tailgate you can: Ropen and close the tailgate manually from

key

outside

Ropen and close the tailgate automatically

from outside

Ropen and close the tailgate automatically

from inside

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

mechanical key

Tailgate reversing feature The tailgate is equipped with an automatic reversing feature. It reacts if a solid object obstructs or restricts the tailgate during the closing procedure. The tailgate opens again automatically. The automatic reversing feature is however only an aid and is not a substitute for your attentiveness when closing the cargo compartment. G WARNING The reversing feature does not react: Rto soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small

fingers

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

Rover the last 1/3 in (8 mm) of the closing

movement

This means that the reversing feature cannot prevent someone being trapped in these situations. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that no body parts are in close proximity during the closing procedure. If somebody becomes trapped: Rpress the F button on the SmartKey, or Rpress the remote operating switch on the

driver’s door, or

Rpress the closing or locking button on the

tailgate, or

Rpull the handle on the tailgate

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

X Pull handle :. X Raise the tailgate. 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 opens automatically.

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Closing

X Pull the tailgate down using recess :. X Push the tailgate closed from outside the

vehicle.

X If necessary, lock the vehicle with the & button on the SmartKey (Y page 76) or with KEYLESS-GO (Y page 77).

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

Opening/closing automatically from outside Important safety notes G WARNING Parts of the body could become trapped during automatic closing of the tailgate. Moreover, people, e.g. children, may be standing in the closing area or may enter the closing area during the closing process. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that nobody is in the vicinity of the closing area during the closing process. Use one of the following options to stop the closing process: Rpress the F button on the SmartKey. Rpress the remote operating switch on the

driver's door.

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Rpress the closing or locking button on the

tailgate.

Rpull the handle on the tailgate. G WARNING Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide. If the tailgate is open when the engine is running, particularly if the vehicle is moving, exhaust fumes could enter the passenger compartment. There is a risk of poisoning. Turn off the engine before opening the tailgate. Never drive with the tailgate open.

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

i Tailgate opening dimensions

(Y page 375).

Opening You can open the tailgate automatically with the SmartKey or the handle in the tailgate. Open or close the tailgate fully using the automatic door 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 If 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 G WARNING Parts of the body could become trapped during automatic closing of the tailgate. Moreover, people, e.g. children, may be standing in the closing area or may enter the closing area during the closing process. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that nobody is in the vicinity of the closing area during the closing process. Use one of the following options to stop the closing process: Rpress the F button on the SmartKey. Rpress the remote operating switch on the

driver's door.

Rpress the closing or locking button on the

tailgate.

Rpull the handle on the tailgate.

You can close the tailgate automatically using the SmartKey, the closing button2 or the locking button3.

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

tailgate.

or X Press and hold the F button on the

SmartKey until the tailgate closes.

X To close and lock simultaneously:

Press locking button ; on the tailgate.

2 For vehicles with the EASY-PACK tailgate only. 3 For vehicles with the EASY-PACK tailgate and KEYLESS-GO only.

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i The tailgate can only be opened and

closed with the SmartKey if it is not in the ignition lock. If the tailgate touches an object while closing, the closing procedure is interrupted and the tailgate reopens.

i If you leave a KEYLESS-GO key in the cargo compartment, the tailgate will not lock. The tailgate is not closed unless a KEYLESS-GO key is detected.

Opening/closing automatically from inside G WARNING Parts of the body could become trapped during automatic closing of the tailgate. Moreover, people, e.g. children, may be standing in the closing area or may enter the closing area during the closing process. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that nobody is in the vicinity of the closing area during the closing process. Use one of the following options to stop the closing process: Rpress the F button on the SmartKey. Rpress the remote operating switch on the

driver's door.

Rpress the closing or locking button on the

tailgate.

Rpull the handle on the tailgate. G WARNING Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide. If the tailgate is open when the engine is running, particularly if the vehicle is moving, exhaust fumes could enter the passenger compartment. There is a risk of poisoning. Turn off the engine before opening the tailgate. Never drive with the tailgate open.

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

i Tailgate opening dimensions

(Y page 375).

You can open and close the tailgate from the driver's seat when the vehicle is stationary and unlocked.

X To open: pull remote operating switch :

for the tailgate until the tailgate opens.

X To close: turn the SmartKey to position 1

or 2 in the ignition lock.

X Press remote operating switch for

tailgate : until the tailgate is closed. You hear a tone during the closing procedure.

Limiting the opening angle of the tailgate Important safety notes You can limit the opening angle of the tailgate. This is possible in the top half of its opening range, up to approximately 8 in (20 cm) before the stop. This could be useful, for example, if there is insufficient space above the tailgate. ! 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.

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Activating X To open the tailgate: pull the handle on

the tailgate.

X To stop the opening procedure at the desired position: press the closing button (Y page 85) in the tailgate or pull the handle on the outside of the tailgate again.

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

i To open the tailgate fully, pull the handle on the outside of the tailgate again after it has stopped automatically. This does not delete the stored position.

Deactivating X Press and hold the closing button

(Y page 85) in the tailgate until you hear two short tones.

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

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

(Y page 375).

Opening

X Take the mechanical key out of the

SmartKey (Y page 78).

X Insert mechanical key ; into the opening

in paneling :.

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

the arrow and open the tailgate.

i When you lock the vehicle (Y page 83),

the cargo compartment is also locked.

Side windows Important safety notes G WARNING While opening the side windows, body parts could become trapped between the side window and the door frame as the side window moves. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that nobody touches the side window during the opening procedure. If somebody becomes trapped, release the switch or pull the switch to close the side window again. G WARNING While opening the side windows, body parts in the closing area could become trapped. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that no body parts are in close proximity during the closing procedure. If somebody becomes trapped, release the

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switch or press the switch down to open the side window again. G WARNING If children operate the side windows they could become trapped, particularly if they are left unsupervised. There is a risk of injury. Activate the override feature for the rear side windows. When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle. G WARNING If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle, they could: Ropen the doors, thus endangering other

people or road users.

Rget out and disrupt traffic. Roperate the vehicle's equipment. Additionally, children could set the vehicle in motion if, for example, they: Rrelease the parking brake. Rshifting the automatic transmission out of

park position P RStart the engine. There is a risk of an accident and injury. When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave children or animals unattended in the vehicle. Always keep the SmartKey out of reach of children.

Side window reversing feature The side windows are equipped with an automatic reversing feature. If a solid object blocks or restricts a side window during the closing process, the side window opens again automatically. However, the automatic reversing feature is only an aid and does not relieve you of the responsibility of paying attention when closing a side window.

G WARNING The reversing feature does not react: Rto soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small

fingers

Rover the last 1/6 in(4 mm) of the closing

movement

Rduring resetting Rwhen closing the side window again

manually immediately after automatic reversing

This means that the reversing feature cannot prevent someone being trapped in these situations. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that no body parts are in close proximity during the closing procedure. If someone becomes trapped, press the switch to open the side window again.

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. The switches on the driver's door take precedence. i The side windows cannot be operated

from the rear when the override feature for the side windows is activated (Y page 66).

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X Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the

ignition lock.

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

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

i You can continue to operate the side

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

Convenience opening You can ventilate the vehicle before you start driving. To do this, the SmartKey is used to carry out the following functions simultaneously: Runlock the vehicle Ropen the side windows Ropen the panorama roof with power tilt/

sliding panel and the roller sunblinds

i The convenience opening feature can

only be operated using the SmartKey. The SmartKey must be close to the driver's door handle.

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

door handle.

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

If the roller sunblinds of the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel are closed, the roller sunblinds are opened first.

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

X To interrupt convenience opening:

release the % button.

Convenience closing feature General notes 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 the convenience closing feature is operating, parts of the body could become trapped in the closing area of the side window and the sliding sunroof. There is a risk of injury. Observe the complete closing procedure when the convenience closing feature is operating. Make sure that no body parts are in close proximity during the closing procedure.

Proceed as follows if someone is trapped: With the SmartKey: Rrelease the & button. Rpress and hold the % button until the

side windows and the sliding sunroof or the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel open again. Using KEYLESS-GO: Rrelease the sensor surface on the door

handle.

Rpull the door handle immediately and hold

it.

The side windows and the sliding sunroof or the panorama roof with power tilt/ sliding panel open.

Using the SmartKey i The SmartKey must be close to the

driver's door handle.

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

door handle.

X Press and hold the & button until the side windows and the 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 convenience closing:

release the & button.

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

X Touch recessed sensor surface : on the door handle until the side windows and the

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panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel are fully closed.

i Make sure you only touch recessed

sensor surface :.

X Make sure that all the side windows and the

panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel are closed.

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

X To interrupt convenience closing:

release recessed sensor surface : on the door handle.

Resetting the side windows You must reset each side window if a side window can no longer be closed fully. X Close all the doors. X Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the

ignition lock.

X Pull the corresponding switch on the door

control panel until the side window is completely closed (Y page 89).

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

on the door control panel until the side window is completely closed (Y page 89). X Hold the switch for an additional second. X If the corresponding side window remains closed after the button has been released, the side window has been reset correctly. If this is not the case, repeat the steps above again.

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Problems with the side windows Problem: a side window cannot be closed because it is blocked by objects, e.g. leaves in the window guide. X Remove the objects. X Close the side window. Problem: a side window cannot be closed and you cannot see the cause. G WARNING If you close a side window again immediately after it has been blocked or reset, the side window closes with increased or maximum force. The reversing feature is then not active. Parts of the body could be trapped in the closing area in the process. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury. Make sure that no parts of the body are in the closing area. To stop the closing process, release the switch or push the switch again to reopen the side window.

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

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

Sliding sunroof Important safety notes In the following section, the term "sliding sunroof" refers to the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel.

G WARNING While opening and closing the sliding sunroof, body parts in close proximity could become trapped. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that no body parts are in close proximity during the opening and closing procedures. If somebody becomes trapped: Rrelease the switch immediately, or Rduring automatic operation, push the

switch briefly in any direction

The opening or closing procedure will be stopped. G WARNING If children operate the sliding sunroof they could become trapped, particularly if they are left unsupervised. There is a risk of injury. When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.

! 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.

! The weather can change abruptly. It could

start to rain or snow. Make sure 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.

Sliding sunroof reversing feature The sliding sunroof is equipped with an automatic reversing feature. If a solid object blocks or restricts the sliding sunroof during the closing process, the sliding sunroof opens again automatically. However, the automatic reversing feature is only an aid and does not relieve you of the responsibility of paying attention when closing the sliding sunroof. G WARNING The reversing feature does not react: Rto soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small

fingers

Rover the last 1/6 in(4 mm) of the closing

movement

Rduring resetting Rwhen closing the sliding sunroof again manually immediately after automatic reversing

This means that the reversing feature cannot prevent someone being trapped in these situations. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that no body parts are in close proximity during the closing procedure. If somebody becomes trapped: Rrelease the switch immediately, or Rduring automatic operation, push the

switch briefly in any direction The closing process is stopped.

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Operating the sliding sunroof

Overhead control panel : To raise ; To open = To close/lower The sliding sunroof can only be operated when the roller sunblinds are open. X Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the

ignition lock.

X Press 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 operating the switch again. The automatic raising feature is available only when the sliding sunroof is closed.

Operating the roller sunblinds for the sliding sunroof General notes The roller sunblinds shield the vehicle interior from sunlight. The two roller sunblinds can only be opened and closed together when the sliding sunroof is closed. G WARNING When opening or closing the roller sunblind, parts of the body could be trapped between

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the roller sunblind and the frame or sliding sunroof. There is a risk of injury. When opening or closing make sure that no parts of the body are in the sweep of the roller sunblind. If somebody becomes trapped: Rrelease the switch immediately, or Rduring automatic operation, push the

switch briefly in any direction

The opening or closing procedure will be stopped.

Roller sunblind reversing feature The roller sunblinds are equipped with an automatic reversing feature. If an object blocks or restricts the roller sunblind during the closing process, the roller sunblind opens again automatically. However, the automatic reversing feature is only an aid and does not relieve you of the responsibility of paying attention when closing the roller sunblinds. G WARNING The reversing feature does not react: Rto soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small

fingers

Rwhen closing the roller sunblind again manually immediately after automatic reversing

This means that the reversing feature cannot prevent someone being trapped in these situations. There is a risk of injury. When closing make sure that no parts of the body are in the sweep of the roller sunblind. If somebody becomes trapped: Rrelease the switch immediately, or Rduring automatic operation, push the

switch briefly in any direction The closing process is stopped.

Opening and closing

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

ignition lock.

X Press or pull the 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 operating the switch again.

Resetting the sliding sunroof and the roller sunblinds Reset the sliding sunroof and the roller sunblinds if the sliding sunroof or the roller sunblinds do not move smoothly. X Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the

ignition lock.

X Press the 3 button to the point of

resistance in the direction of arrow ; until the sliding sunroof is open approximately 4 in (10 cm).

X Pull the 3 switch repeatedly to the point of resistance in the direction of arrow = until the sliding sunroof is fully closed.

X Keep the 3 switch pulled for an

additional second.

X Press the 3 button to the point of

resistance in the direction of arrow ; until the roller sunblinds are open approximately 4 in (10 cm).

X Pull the 3 switch repeatedly to the point of resistance in the direction of arrow = until the roller sunblinds are fully closed.

X Keep the 3 switch pulled for an

additional second.

X Make sure that the sliding sunroof and the

roller sunblinds can be fully opened and closed again (Y page 93).

X If this is not the case, repeat the steps

above again.

! If the sliding sunroof and the roller

sunblinds cannot be fully opened or closed after resetting, contact a qualified specialist workshop.

Problems with the sliding sunroof Problem: the sunroof cannot be closed and you cannot see the cause. G WARNING If you close the sliding sunroof again immediately after it has been blocked or reset, the sliding sunroof closes with increased or maximum force. The reversing feature is then not active. Parts of the body could be trapped in the closing area in the process. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury. Make sure that no parts of the body are in the closing area. If somebody becomes trapped: Rrelease the switch immediately, or Rduring automatic operation, push the

switch briefly in any direction The closing process is stopped.

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If the sliding sunroof is obstructed during closing and reopens again slightly: 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 again during closing and then reopens slightly: 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.

! If the sliding sunroof still cannot be

opened or closed as a result of a malfunction, contact a qualified specialist workshop.

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Useful information .............................. 98
Correct driver's seat position ............ 98
Seats .................................................... 99
Steering wheel .................................. 104
Mirrors ............................................... 106
Memory function .............................. 109

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Useful information

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

i Read the information on qualified specialist workshops: (Y page 27).

Correct driver's seat position

X Observe the safety guidelines on seat

adjustment (Y page 99).

X Make sure that seat = is adjusted

properly. Electrical seat adjustment (Y page 100) When adjusting the seat, make sure that: Ryou are as far away from the driver's air bag

as possible.

Ryou are sitting in a normal upright position. Ryou can fasten the seat belt properly.

Ryou have moved the backrest to an almost

vertical position.

Ryou have set the seat cushion angle so that

your thighs are gently supported.

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

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

X Observe the safety guidelines on steering

wheel adjustment (Y page 104).

X Make sure that steering wheel : is

adjusted properly. Adjusting the steering wheel manually (Y page 104) Adjusting the steering wheel electrically (Y page 105)

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

arms slightly bent.

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

instrument cluster clearly.

X Observe the safety guidelines for seat belts

(Y page 56).

X Check whether you have fastened seat

belt ; properly (Y page 58).

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

shoulder

Rbe routed in your pelvic area across the hip

joints

X Before starting off, adjust the rear-view mirror and the exterior mirrors in such a way that you have a good view of road and traffic conditions (Y page 106).

X Vehicles with a memory function: save the seat, steering wheel and exterior mirror

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settings with the memory function (Y page 109).

Seats Important safety notes G WARNING Children could become trapped if they adjust the seats, particularly when unattended. There is a risk of injury. When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle. G WARNING You could lose control of your vehicle if you do the following while driving: Radjust the driver's seat, head restraint,

steering wheel or mirrors

Rfasten the seat belt There is a risk of an accident. Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steering wheel and mirror and fasten your seat belt before starting the engine. G WARNING If you adjust the seat height carelessly, you or other vehicle occupants could be trapped and thereby injured. Children in particular could accidentally press the electrical seat adjustment buttons and become trapped. There is a risk of injury. While moving the seats, make sure that your hands or other body parts do not get under the lever assembly of the seat adjustment system. G WARNING When you adjust a seat, you or other vehicle occupants could become trapped, e.g. on the seat guide rail. There is a risk of injury. Make sure when adjusting a seat that no one has any body parts in the sweep of the seat.

G WARNING If head restraints are not installed and adjusted correctly, they cannot provide protection as intended. There is an increased risk of injury in the head and neck area, e.g. in the event of an accident or when braking. Always drive with the head restraints installed. Before driving off, make sure for every vehicle occupant that the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at about eye level. G WARNING The seat belt does not offer the intended level of protection if the backrest is not in the upright position. When braking or in the event of an accident, you could slide underneath the seat belt and sustain abdomen or neck injuries, for example. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury. Adjust the seat properly before beginning your journey. Always make sure that the seat is in the upright position. G WARNING According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained on the rear seats than on the front-passenger seat. Thus, we strongly recommend that children be placed in the rear seat whenever possible. Regardless of seating position, children 12
years old and under must be seated and properly secured in an appropriately sized child restraint system or booster seat recommended for the size and weight of the child. For additional information, see the "Children in the vehicle" section. A child's risk of serious or fatal injuries is significantly increased if the child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle and/ or the child is not properly secured in the child restraint.

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

Rif the seat covers are damp or wet, do not

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

Rclean the seat covers as recommended;

see the "Interior care" section.

Rdo not transport heavy loads on the

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

The time period starts over again if, within these three minutes, you: Ropen or close a front door Rinsert the SmartKey into the ignition lock

or remove it from the ignition lock

Rswitch the ignition on or off If the SmartKey is in position 2 in the ignition lock, the seats can be adjusted at any time.

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

Rwhen the seat heating is in operation, do

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

can be removed (Y page 102). For more information, contact a qualified specialist workshop.

i Further related subjects:

RCargo compartment enlargement (folding down the rear bench seat) (Y page 276)

Adjusting the seats i Vehicles without Memory function: the

seats can be adjusted within three minutes of a front door being opened.

4 For vehicles with memory function only.

: Seat cushion angle ; Seat height = Seat fore-and-aft adjustment ? Backrest angle

: Seat cushion angle ; Seat height = Seat fore-and-aft adjustment ? Backrest angle A Head restraint height4

i You can store the seat settings using the

memory function (Y page 109).

Adjusting the head restraints manually Adjusting the head restraint height5

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Adjusting the head restraints G WARNING You could lose control of your vehicle if you do the following while driving: Radjust the driver's seat, head restraint,

steering wheel or mirrors

Rfasten the seat belt There is a risk of an accident. Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steering wheel and mirror and fasten your seat belt before starting the engine. G WARNING If head restraints are not installed and adjusted correctly, they cannot provide protection as intended. There is an increased risk of injury in the head and neck area, e.g. in the event of an accident or when braking. Always drive with the head restraints installed. Before driving off, make sure for every vehicle occupant that the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at about eye level.

General notes Pay attention to the important safety notes (Y page 99). Do not rotate the head restraints of the front and rear seats. Otherwise, you cannot adjust the height and angle of the head restraints to the correct position.

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

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

Adjusting the height of the head restraints electrically X To adjust the head restraint height: slide

the switch for head restraint adjustment (Y page 100) up or down in the direction of the arrow.

5 For vehicles without memory function only.

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Rear seat head restraints Adjusting the rear seat head restraint height

Installing/removing the rear seat head restraints

Once the head restraint is fully lowered, press release catch :. X To raise: pull the head restraint up to the

desired position.

X To lower: press release catch : and push

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

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 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 You can adjust the contour of the front seats so as to provide optimum support for your back.

X Pull or push the top of the head restraint

until it is in the desired position.

X Move adjustment lever : in the direction

of the arrow until the desired backrest contour is achieved.

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Driver's and front-passenger seat 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 SmartKey is in position

1 or 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.

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

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

Switching the seat heating on/off Activating/deactivating G WARNING Repeatedly switching on the seat heating can cause the seat cushion and backrest pads to become very hot. The health of persons with limited temperature sensitivity or a limited ability to react to excessively high temperatures may be affected or they may even suffer burn-like injuries. There is a risk of injury. Therefore, do not switch the seat heating on 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.

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Problems with the seat heating

Problem The seat heating has switched off prematurely or cannot be switched on.

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The on-board voltage is too low because too many electrical consumers are switched on. X Switch off electrical consumers that you do not need, such as

the rear window defroster or interior lighting.

Steering wheel Important safety notes G WARNING You could lose control of your vehicle if you do the following while driving: Radjust the driver's seat, head restraint,

steering wheel or mirrors

Rfasten the seat belt There is a risk of an accident. Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steering wheel and mirror and fasten your seat belt before starting the engine. G WARNING Children could injure themselves if they adjust the steering wheel. There is a risk of injury. When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.

Adjusting the steering wheel manually G WARNING If the steering wheel is unlocked while the vehicle is in motion, it could change position unexpectedly. This could cause you to lose control of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident. Before starting off, make sure the steering wheel is locked. Never unlock the steering wheel while the vehicle is in motion.

: 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)

The steering wheel can also be adjusted when the SmartKey is removed from the ignition lock. i Further related subjects:

REASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature

(Y page 105)

RStoring settings (Y page 109)

EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature Important safety notes G WARNING When the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature adjusts the steering wheel, you and other vehicle occupants – particularly children – could become trapped. There is a risk of injury. While the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature is making adjustments, make sure that no one has any body parts in the sweep of the steering wheel. If somebody becomes trapped: Rpress one of the memory function position

buttons, or

Rmove the switch for steering wheel

adjustment in the opposite direction to that in which the steering wheel is moving.

The adjustment process is stopped.

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