2007 Mercedes-benz M Class Owners Manual

raised at the rear

Roof rails For further information, contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.

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Warning!

Always fasten items being carried as secure- ly as possible using cargo tie-down rings and fastening materials appropriate for the weight and size of the load.

In an accident, during hard braking or sud- den maneuvers, loose items will be thrown around inside the vehicle, and can cause in- jury to vehicle occupants unless the items are securely fastened in the vehicle.

To help avoid personal injury during a colli- sion or sudden maneuver, always use tie down rings, and if so equipped, always use partition net* when transporting cargo.

Never drive vehicle with the tailgate open. Deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gases may enter vehicle interior resulting in uncon- sciousness and death.

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Load distribution The gross vehicle weight which is the weight of the vehicle including fuel, tools, spare wheel, installed accessories, pas- sengers and luggage/cargo must never exceed the load limit and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) for your vehicle as specified on the placard located on the driver’s door B-pillar (컄 page 530). In addi- tion, the load must be distributed in such a way so that the weight on each axle never exceeds the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for the front and rear axle. The GVWR and GAWR for your vehicle are indi-

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cated on the certification label which can be found on the driver’s door B-pillar (컄 page 530). For more information, see “Tire and Load- ing Information” (컄 page 369). The handling characteristics of a fully load- ed vehicle depend greatly on the load dis- tribution. It is therefore recommended to load the vehicle according to the illustra- tions shown, with the heaviest items being placed towards the front of the vehicle. Please pay attention to and comply with the following instructions when loading the vehicle and transporting cargo: 앫 Always place items being carried

against front or rear seat backrests, and fasten them as securely as possi- ble.

앫 The heaviest portion of the cargo

should always be kept as low as possi- ble against front or rear seat backrests.

For additional safety when transporting cargo while the rear seats are unoccupied, fasten the outer seat belts crosswise into the opposite side buckles.

i The cargo compartment is the preferred place to carry objects. The expanded cargo com- partment (컄 page 284) should only be used for items which do not fit in the cargo compartment alone.

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Your vehicle is equipped with six cargo tie-down rings. Carefully secure cargo by applying even load on all rings with rope of sufficient strength to hold down the cargo. i While the partition net* (컄 page 287) will help protect you from smaller objects, it cannot prevent the movement of large, heavier objects into the passenger compartment in an accident, during hard braking or sudden maneuvers. Such items must be properly secured using the cargo tie-down rings in the cargo compartment floor.

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Cargo compartment Four cargo tie-down rings are located in the cargo compartment.

Behind front seats Two cargo tie-down rings are located in the footwell behind the driver’s and passenger seat.

1 Cargo tie-down ring

1 Cargo tie-down ring

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Hooks

Expanding cargo compartment

Four hooks are located on the rear com- partment trim panels, two on each side.

You can separately fold the left and right rear seat backrests to expand the cargo compartment.

Warning!

When expanding the cargo compartment, always fully fold the corresponding seats and, if so equipped, always use the partition net* (컄 page 287) when transporting cargo. Unless you are transporting cargo, the back- rests must remain properly locked in the up- right position.

In an accident, during hard braking or sud- den maneuvers, loose items will be thrown around inside the vehicle, and can cause injury to vehicle occupants unless the items are securely fastened in the vehicle.

Always use the cargo tie down rings (컄 page 283).

1 Hook Use the hooks to secure light weight items only. The maximum permissible weight per hook is 9 lbs (4 kg).

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Warning!

Never drive the vehicle with the tailgate open. Deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gases may enter vehicle interior resulting in un- consciousness and death.

Folding the rear seat backrest forward

! Always release the seat cushion and fold it up before folding the seat backrest forward. The covering on the seat backrest may otherwise be damaged. When the seat backrest are folded forward, the front seats may not be moved to the rearmost position. Otherwise you could damage the front and second-row seats.

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A red indicator 5 will be visible and the seat backrest 4 is released.

1 Release handle 2 Seat cushion 왘 Pull release handle 1. 왘 Fold seat cushion 2 forward.

3 Release handle 4 Seat backrest 왘 Make sure the rear seat head restraints

are in the lowermost position (컄 page 128).

왘 Pull release handle 3.

5 Indicator 왘 Fold seat backrest 4 forward.

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Returning the rear seat backrest to original position

Warning!

If a red indicator is visible with the backrest up, then the backrest is not properly locked into position.

Always lock backrest in its upright position when the rear seats are occupied, or the ex- tended cargo compartment is not in use. Check for secure locking by pushing and pulling on the backrest.

Cargo compartment cover blind

The cargo compartment cover blind can be installed behind the rear seats.

! With the cargo compartment cover blind in- stalled, do not pile luggage higher than the lower edges of the rear side windows.

1 Handle 2 Mount

Rolling out blind 왘 Pull blind on handle 1 across the car-

go compartment.

왘 Guide blind into mounts 2 and re-

lease.

Rolling up blind 왘 Disengage blind and guide retraction

by its handle 1.

1 Seat backrest 2 Seat cushion 왘 Fold seat backrest 1 rearward until it

engages. The red indicator 5 (컄 page 285) should no longer be visible.

왘 Fold seat cushion 2 rearward until it

locks into position.

왘 Check for secure locking by pushing

and pulling on the seat backrest.

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Removing blind

왘 Pull blind 2 to the left against the

Partition net*

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spring pressure until the spring in the cover audibly engages.

왘 Remove the blind.

Installing blind

i Before installing cargo compartment cover blind behind the front seats, fold the rear seats forward. 왘 Place left side of blind 2 in left mount. 왘 Position right side of blind 2 over right

mount.

왘 Press release button 1 and guide

cover 2 into mount.

왘 Make sure the cargo compartment

cover blind is securely fastened.

1 Release button 2 Blind 왘 Roll the blind up (컄 page 286).

i Before removing cargo compartment cover blind behind the rear seats, fold the left or right rear seat forward. Afterwards, return the left or right rear seat into its original position. 왘 Push release button 1.

Warning!

Make sure the partition net is properly en- gaged at top and bottom position and the tightening belts are securely fastened.

Never use a damaged partition net.

To help avoid personal injury from smaller objects being thrown around in the occu- pant compartment during a collision or sud- den maneuver, always use partition net when transporting cargo.

The partition net cannot prevent the move- ment of large, heavier objects into the pas- senger compartment in an accident. Such items must be properly secured using the cargo tie-down rings (컄 page 283) in the cargo compartment floor.

Passenger use of seats behind installed par- tition net is restricted because of the foot- well being taken up by the net.

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Use of the partition net is a particularly im- portant safety factor when the vehicle is loaded higher than the top of the seat backrests with smaller objects. For your safety, always use the partition net when transporting cargo. The partition net can be installed in two locations:

1 Holder in B-pillar 2 Holder in C-pillar

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앫 Without the cargo compartment ex- panded (컄 page 284), use holders above C-pillars 2 and the cargo tie-down rings in the cargo compart- ment (컄 page 283).

앫 With the cargo compartment expanded

(컄 page 284), use holders above B-pillars 1 and the cargo tie-down rings behind the front seats (컄 page 283).

왘 Open the zipper on the partition net

package.

왘 Roll out the partition net. 왘 Unfold the partition net.

The partition net bars must audibly engage.

Installing the partition net

Partition net bar hung up behind the C-pillar 1 Holder 2 Partition net bar 왘 Hang partition net bar 2 on holder 1

as indicated by the arrow.

왘 Push partition net bar 2 forward into

holder 1 in direction of arrow.

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Loosening the partition net

Belt hook attached behind the front seats 1 Belt hook 2 Cargo tie-down ring 3 Tightening belt 왘 Hook belt hook 1 into cargo tie-down

ring 2 in direction of arrow.

왘 Pull tightening belt 3 by the loose end in direction of arrow until the partition net is pulled tight.

왘 After driving a short distance, make

sure the partition net is still tight and, if necessary, pull it tight again.

Belt hook attached behind the front seats 1 Buckle 2 Belt hook 3 Cargo tie-down ring 왘 Loosen the tightening belt by pulling

buckle 1 upward in direction of arrow.

왘 Remove belt hook 2 from cargo

tie-down ring 3.

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Removing and storing the partition net 왘 Take partition net bar 2 out of

holder 1, see “Installing the partition net” (컄 page 288).

왘 Press the red button on the upper and

lower partition net bar. 왘 Fold the partition net. 왘 Roll up the partition net. 왘 Close the zipper on the partition net

package.

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Cargo management system*

Your vehicle may be equipped with a cargo management system and accompanying accessories which enables you to utilize your cargo compartment in a variety of ways. You can store the cargo manage- ment system in the pouch that comes with the vehicle.

i The pouch and the telescoping rod are locat- ed under the cargo compartment floor.

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Inserting the mounting elements into the cargo rails

1 Cargo rail 2 Mounting element You can move the mounting element 2 to various engaging points on the cargo rail 1 and fix it in place. These engaging points are located 2 inches apart from one another on the cargo rail and are indicated by markings.

i You can turn the mounting element in the cargo rail to four positions: ‹ To lock the mounting element. N To insert or remove the cargo tie-down ring, the belt reel or the telescoping rod.

L To insert or remove the mounting ele-

ment.

S To move the mounting element to the

next engaging point.

왘 Turn mounting element 2 to L. 왘 Insert mounting element 2 in cargo

rail 1.

왘 Turn mounting element 2 until it en-

gages in the ‹ position. You should be able to feel the mounting element engage in the cargo rail.

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왘 Insert cargo tie-down ring 1 into

mounting element 2.

왘 Turn mounting element 2 until it en-

gages in the ‹ position. You should be able to feel the mounting element engage in the cargo rail.

Belt reel

1 Cargo tie-down ring 2 Mounting element

Warning!

The cargo tie-down rings should be subject to equal loads. Make sure to comply with the information provided in the loading in- structions (컄 page 281).

왘 Turn mounting element 2 in the cargo

rail to N.

1 Belt reel 2 Mounting element 3 Locking button

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i The belt reel can be used to tighten light-weight loads against the side wall of the cargo compartment, thus securing them from slipping. 왘 Insert two mounting elements 2 into a

cargo rail.

왘 Turn mounting element 2 in the cargo

rail to N.

왘 Insert belt reel 1 into mounting

element 2.

왘 Turn mounting element 2 in the cargo

rail until it engages in the ‹ posi- tion. You should be able to feel the mounting element engage in the cargo rail.

왘 Press locking button 3 on the belt

reel 1 and pull cargo net out in direc- tion of arrow.

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왘 Place load between the cargo net and

the side wall of the cargo compart- ment.

왘 Press locking button 3 on belt

reel 1. With the other hand, slowly pull net over load until it is taut.

Telescoping rod

1 Telescoping rod 2 Mounting element

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Removing rear seat cushions If your vehicle is equipped with the cargo management system* you can remove the rear seat cushions. Removing the rear seat cushions will pro- vide you with a larger cargo compartment. 왘 Fold the seat cushions forward

(컄 page 285).

i The telescoping rod can be used to tighten the load against the rear seats so as to secure it from slipping. 왘 Insert one mounting element 2 into

each cargo rail.

왘 Turn mounting element 2 in cargo rail

to N.

왘 Insert telescoping rod 1 into mount-

ing element 2.

왘 Turn mounting element 2 in cargo rail

until it engages in the ‹ position. You should be able to feel the mounting element engage in the cargo rail.

1 Release lever 왘 Pull seat cushion release lever 1 and remove the seat cushion by pulling it upward.

왘 Remove the head restraints

(컄 page 129).

! Leave the seat cushion hinge in this posi- tion. The upholstery could be damaged if you fold the hinge back.

왘 Fold the seat backrest forward

(컄 page 285).

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Storage compartments

Glove box/CD changer*

Releasing CD changer*

Warning!

i Depending on vehicle equipment, a CD changer* and an AUX-socket are located in the glove box.

To help avoid personal injury during a colli- sion or sudden maneuver, exercise care when storing objects in the vehicle. Put lug- gage or cargo in the cargo compartment if possible. Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the seat backs.

Always use partition net* when transporting cargo. Partition net* cannot secure hard or heavy objects.

Parcel nets cannot secure hard or heavy ob- jects.

Keep compartment lids closed. This will help to prevent stored objects from being thrown about and injuring vehicle occupants during 앫 braking 앫 vehicle maneuvers 앫 an accident

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1 Release button 2 AUX-socket (Vehicles without Rear

Seat Entertainment System*)

3 CD changer 왘 Open the glove box (컄 page 294). 왘 Press release button 1.

CD changer 3 is released and swings down automatically.

For information on CD changer operation, see separate COMAND system operating instructions.

1 Glove box lid release 2 Glove box lid

Opening the glove box 왘 Pull lid release 1 in direction of arrow.

Glove box lid 2 opens downward.

Closing the glove box 왘 Push glove box lid 2 up to close.

Closing CD changer*

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Locking and unlocking the glove box separately You can lock the glove box separately, e.g. when the vehicle is in the shop for service. 왘 Take the mechanical key out of the

SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* (컄 page 475).

왘 Insert mechanical key into glove box

lock.

왘 Turn mechanical key to position 2 to

lock the glove box.

왘 Turn mechanical key to position 1 to

unlock the glove box.

i The glove box can only be locked or unlocked with the mechanical key.

1 CD changer 왘 Gently push CD changer 1 up in direc-

tion of arrow until it engages.

For information on CD changer operation, see separate COMAND system operating instructions.

1 Unlocking glove box 2 Locking glove box

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Storage compartment in front center console

Storage compartment* (depending on vehicle configuration)

Vehicles without ashtray*

Front armrest storage compartments A flat storage tray with a deeper storage compartment underneath is located below the armrest. Both can be opened separately.

왘 Briefly press the front of the cover.

The cover opens automatically.

왘 Briefly press the front of the cover.

The cover opens automatically.

1 Button to open storage tray/tele-

phone* compartment

2 Button to open storage compartment

i The Roadside Assistance button • (컄 page 312) and the information button ¡ (컄 page 313) are located in the storage tray.

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Rear storage compartments Depending on the vehicle configuration, your vehicle may be equipped with two storage compartments in the front of the rear seats.

3 Storage compartment 4 Coin holder

Opening the storage tray 왘 Pull button 1 and lift up armrest.

Opening the storage compartment 왘 Pull button 2 and lift up armrest.

왘 Briefly press the front of the cover.

The storage compartment opens automatically.

The coin holders 4 are located in front of storage compartment 3.

i If your vehicle is equipped with a smoking package*, the storage compartment contains an ashtray (컄 page 300).

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Parcel nets

Warning!

Do not place objects with a combined weight of more than 4.4 lbs (2 kg) into the parcel net on the back of the front passen- ger seat. Otherwise, the Occupant Classifi- cation System OCS (컄 page 85) may not be able to properly approximate the occupant weight category.

Parcel nets are intended for storing light-weight items only.

Heavy objects, objects with sharp edges or fragile objects may not be transported in the parcel nets. In an accident, during hard braking, or sudden maneuvers, they could be thrown around inside the vehicle and cause injury to vehicle occupants.

Parcel nets cannot protect transported goods in the event of an accident.

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Parcel net in front passenger footwell A small convenience parcel net is located in the front passenger footwell. It is intend- ed for small and light items, such as road maps, mail, etc.

Parcel nets on front seat backrests A small convenience parcel net is located on each of the front seat backrests. It is in- tended for small and light items, such as road maps, mail, etc.

1 Parcel net

1 Parcel net

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Cup holders

Warning!

In order to help prevent spilling liquids on vehicle occupants and/or vehicle equip- ment, only use containers that fit into the cup holder. Use lids on open containers and do not fill containers to a height where the contents, especially hot liquids, could spill during braking, vehicle maneuvers, or an accident. Liquids spilled on vehicle occu- pants may cause serious personal injury. Liquids spilled on vehicle equipment may cause damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

When not in use, keep rear cup holder closed. An open cup holder may cause injury to you or others when contacted during braking, vehicle maneuvers, or in an acci- dent.

Keep in mind that objects placed in a cup holder may come loose during braking, vehicle maneuvers, or an accident and be thrown around in the vehicle interior. Objects thrown around in the vehicle interi- or may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury.

Cup holder in front of armrest A cup holder and a card/ticket holder are located in the front center console.

1 Cup holder

i The front cup holder can be removed for cleaning purposes (컄 page 299).

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Cup holder in rear armrest

Removing and reinstalling cup holder The front cup holder can be removed for cleaning purposes.

1 Cup holder 왘 Pull the armrest down by its top.

! Close the cup holder before folding the arm- rest upwards.

1 Cup holder 2 Bridge with card, ticket holder 왘 Hold cup holder at its bridge 2 and pull out bridge in direction of arrow. 왘 Pull cup holder 1 out in direction of

arrow.

왘 First, insert the cup holder 1 and then

insert bridge 2.

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Ashtrays*

Your vehicle is equipped with an ashtray and a cigarette lighter (컄 page 301) locat- ed in the front center console and an ash- tray located in front of the rear seats (컄 page 300).

i If your vehicle is not equipped with a smok- ing package*, it has a storage compartment (컄 page 296) with a power outlet (컄 page 302) instead.

Ashtray in the center console

Opening the ashtray 왘 Briefly touch cover plate 2.

The ashtray opens automatically.

Removing ashtray insert

Warning!

Remove ashtray only with vehicle standing still. Set the parking brake to secure vehicle from movement. Set automatic transmis- sion to P. With the automatic transmission set to P, turn off the engine.

Rear center console ashtray (front of rear seats)

! Close the ashtray when not in use and be- fore folding the rear seats

왘 Grip the ashtray insert 1 on the sides

and pull it out upwards.

1 Ashtray 2 Ashtray cover

Reinstalling ashtray insert 왘 Install ashtray insert 1. 왘 Close ashtray cover plate 2.

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Opening rear ashtray 왘 Briefly press ashtray cover 2.

Cigarette lighter*

The ashtray 1 opens automatically.

Warning!

Removing rear ashtray insert 왘 Grip the insert on the sides and pull it

out upwards.

Reinstalling rear ashtray insert 왘 Install ashtray insert. 왘 Close the ashtray.

Cigarette lighter 왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 40). 왘 Push in cigarette lighter.

The cigarette lighter will pop out auto- matically when hot.

Never touch the heating element or sides of the cigarette lighter; they are extremely hot. Hold the knob only.

Make sure that any children traveling with you do not injure themselves or start a fire with the hot cigarette lighter.

When leaving the vehicle always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unat- tended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehi- cle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury.

왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 40).

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1 Cigarette lighter 왘 Open the ashtray (컄 page 300). 왘 Push in cigarette lighter 1.

The cigarette lighter will pop out auto- matically when hot.

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! The lighter socket can accommodate 12V DC electrical accessories (up to a maximum of 180 W) designed for use with the standard “cigarette lighter” plug type. Keep in mind, how- ever, that connecting accessories to the lighter socket (for example extensive connecting and disconnecting, or using plugs that do not fit prop- erly) can damage the lighter socket. With the socket damaged, the lighter may no longer be able to be placed in the heating (pushed-in) posi- tion, or the lighter may pop out too early with the lighter not hot enough. To help avoid damaging the cigarette lighter socket, we recommend connecting 12V DC elec- trical accessories designed for use with the stan- dard “cigarette lighter” plug type to the 12V power outlets (컄 page 302) in your vehicle whenever possible.

i If the engine is off, and the cigarette lighter is being used extensively, the vehicle battery may become discharged.

Power outlets

! If you use all power outlets in the vehicle, make sure that the maximum current drawn does not exceed 55 A.

i The power outlets can be used to accommodate 12V DC electrical accessories (e.g. air pump, auxiliary lamps) up to a maximum of 240 W. If the engine is off, the battery may become dis- charged if used for long periods of time.

i You can use the power outlet in the cargo compartment or in the front of the rear seats even if the ignition is switched off. An emergency shut-off feature ensures that the vehicle’s electrical voltage does not fall below a minimum level. If the voltage drops to this mini- mum level, the power outlets are automatically switched off. This ensures that enough power re- mains to start the engine.

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Power outlets are located 앫 in the front center console

(컄 page 302)

앫 in the rear center console (컄 page 303) 앫 on the right-hand side of the cargo

compartment (컄 page 303)

Power outlet in front center console

1 Power outlet cover 왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 40). 왘 Open cover plate (컄 page 296). 왘 Pull out cover 1 and insert electrical

plug (cigarette lighter type).

i If your vehicle is equipped with a smoking package*, the storage compartment contains an ashtray with cigarette lighter (컄 page 301) in- stead.

Power outlet in rear center console

왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 40). 왘 Flip up cover and insert electrical plug

(cigarette lighter type).

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Power outlet in cargo compartment

Floormats*

왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 40). 왘 Flip up cover and insert electrical plug

(cigarette lighter type).

Warning!

Whenever you are using floormats, make sure there is enough clearance and that the floormats are securely fastened.

Floormats should always be securely fas- tened using eyelets 2 and retainer pins 1 (컄 page 304). Before driving off, check that the floormats are securely in place and adjust them if nec- essary. A loose floormat could slip and hinder proper functioning of the pedals.

Do not place several floormats on top of each other as this may impair pedal move- ment.

i To install or remove the floormat more easi- ly, move the driver’s seat or front passenger seat as far to the rear as possible (컄 page 44).

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Heated steering wheel*

The steering wheel heating warms up the leather area of the steering wheel. The stalk is on the lower left-hand side of the steering wheel.

1 Retainer pin 2 Eyelet

Removing 왘 Pull floormat off of retainer pins 1. 왘 Remove the floormat.

Installing 왘 Lay down the floormat in the respective

footwell.

왘 Press the floormat eyelets 2 onto re-

tainer pins 1.

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1 Switching on 2 Indicator lamp 3 Switching off

Switching on 왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 40). 왘 Turn switch at the tip of stalk in the

direction of arrow 1. The steering wheel is heated. Indicator lamp 2 comes on.

i The steering wheel heating is turned off tem- porarily and the indicator lamp 2 remains on when 앫 the temperature of the vehicle interior is

above 86°F (30°C)

앫 the temperature of the steering wheel is

above 95°F (35°C)

When these conditions do not apply anymore, steering wheel heating continues.

Switching off 왘 Turn switch at the tip of stalk in the

direction of arrow 3. The heated steering wheel is switched off. Indicator lamp 2 goes out.

i Indicator lamp 2 flashes or goes out 앫 in case of power surge or undervoltage 앫 in case of a steering wheel heating malfunc-

tion

i The steering wheel heating switches off automatically when you remove the SmartKey from the starter switch or, on vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*, when you switch off the ignition (컄 page 39) and open the driver’s door. For information on the steering wheel, see “Multifunction steering wheel” (컄 page 148).

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Telephone*

Warning!

Never operate radio transmitters equipped with a built-in or attached antenna (i.e. with- out being connected to an external antenna) from inside the vehicle while the engine is running. Doing so could lead to a malfunc- tion of the vehicle’s electronic system, pos- sibly resulting in an accident and/or serious personal injury.

Radio transmitters, such as a portable tele- phone or a citizens band unit, should only be used inside the vehicle if they are con- nected to an antenna that is installed on the outside of the vehicle. The external antenna must be approved by Mercedes-Benz. Please contact an autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for information on the installation of an ap- proved external antenna. Refer to the radio transmitter operation instructions regard- ing use of an external antenna.

Warning!

Please do not forget that your primary re- sponsibility is to drive the vehicle. A driver’s attention to the road must always be his/her primary focus when driving. For your safety and the safety of others, we rec- ommend that you pull over to a safe location and stop before placing or taking a tele- phone call. If you choose to use the telephone1 while driving, please use the hands-free device and only use the telephone when road, weather and traffic conditions permit. Some jurisdictions prohibit the driver from using a cellular telephone while driving a vehicle. Only operate the COMAND system1 if road, weather and traffic conditions permit.

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

1 Observe all legal requirements

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i Various mobile phone cradles can be in- stalled in the front center armrest, see separate installation instructions for the mobile phone cradle. These mobile phone cradles can be ob- tained from an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. The functions and services available to you while using the mobile phone depend on your service provider and the type of mobile phone you are using. See also separate operating manual for in- structions on how to use your mobile phone.

When the mobile phone is inserted in the cradle, you can operate the telephone us- ing the following devices: 앫 mobile phone keypad 앫 COMAND system (see separate operat-

ing instructions)

앫 buttons s and t on the steering

wheel (컄 page 148)

앫 Voice Control* (see separate operating

instructions)

Please note that these functions are only available with Mercedes-Benz approved mobile phones. Please contact an autho-

rized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for information on features available for your mobile phone of choice. The cradle is located in the front center armrest. 왘 Open telephone compartment

(컄 page 296).

Inserting mobile phone in mobile phone cradle Once the mobile phone has been inserted in the mobile phone cradle, you have to use the hands-free device to respond dur- ing phone calls.

! Do not try to remove the mobile phone along with the cradle. You could otherwise damage the mobile phone cradle. 왘 If applicable, remove the cover for the external antenna connection from the back of the mobile phone and store it in a safe place. Be sure to comply with the mobile phone’s operating instructions as well.

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Example illustration 1 Insert the mobile phone 2 Connector contact 3 Mobile phone cradle 왘 Slide the lower end of the mobile phone

into connector contact 2 on cradle 3.

왘 Push the top of the mobile phone in di- rection of arrow 1, until the lug on the mobile phone release button engages. The mobile phone is connected to the network via the external antenna.

The mobile phone is linked to the hands-free device and the multifunc- tion steering wheel. The battery is charged depending on its charge status and the position of the SmartKey in the starter switch. The charge procedure will be indicated in the mobile phone’s display.

You can place or receive phone calls. You can control other functions of the mobile phone via the control system (컄 page 182) or COMAND system or Voice Contro*, see separate operating instructions.

i When you take the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* out of the starter switch, the mobile phone remains switched on for approx. 10 minutes. If you place or receive a call during this time, the mobile phone switches off 10 minutes after the call has been completed.

Removing mobile phone from mobile phone cradle

Example illustration 1 Release catch for mobile phone 2 Mobile phone cradle

i When using a flip-style mobile phone, open flip top before removing from the cradle while a call is connected. Otherwise, the call will be dis- connected. 왘 Press release catch in direction of

arrow 1 and take mobile phone out of mobile phone cradle 2.

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Changing mobile phone cradle If you require a different cradle for your mobile phone, remove the present cradle before installing a new one.

Removing an existing mobile phone cradle

Example illustration 1 To release the mobile phone cradle 2 To remove the mobile phone cradle 3 Mobile phone cradle

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왘 Press release button in direction of

Tele Aid*

! The initial activation of the Tele Aid system may only be performed by completing the sub- scriber agreement and placing an acquaintance call using the ¡ button. Failure to complete either of these steps will result in a system that is not activated. If you have any questions regarding activation, please call the Response Center at 1-800-756-9018 (in the USA) or 1-888-923-8367 (in Canada).

Shortly after the completion of your Tele Aid acquaintance call, you will receive a user ID and password. By visiting www.mbusa.com and selecting “Tele Aid” (USA only), you will have access to account information, remote door unlock and more.

arrow 1 and take mobile phone cradle 3 out in direction of arrow 2.

Installing a different mobile phone cra- dle

Example illustration 1 Contact plate 2 Recesses 3 Mobile phone cradle 왘 Insert mobile phone cradle 3 into

recesses 2 of contact plate 1.

왘 Push mobile phone cradle 3 forward

until it engages.

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The Tele Aid system (Telematic Alarm Identification on Demand) The Tele Aid system consists of three types of response: 앫 automatic and manual emergency 앫 roadside assistance 앫 information The Tele Aid system is operational provid- ing that the vehicle’s battery is charged, properly connected, not damaged and cel- lular and GPS coverage is available. The speaker volume of a Tele Aid call can be adjusted by using the volume control on the COMAND system or on the multifunc- tion steering wheel. To raise, turn the rota- ry volume control on COMAND system clockwise or press button æ on the multifunction steering wheel. To lower, turn the rotary volume control on COMAND system control counterclock- wise or press button ç on the multi- function steering wheel.

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System self-check Initially, after switching on the ignition, malfunctions are detected and indicated (the indicator lamps in the SOS button, the Roadside Assistance button • and the Information button ¡ stay on longer than 10 seconds or do not come on). The message Tele Aid – inoperative appears in the multifunction display.

왘 To activate, press the SOS button, the

Roadside Assistance button • or the Information button ¡, depend- ing on the type of response required.

i The SOS button is located in the overhead control panel (컄 page 33). The Roadside Assistance button • (컄 page 312) and the Information button ¡ (컄 page 313) are located below the center arm- rest cover.

! The Tele Aid system utilizes the cellular network for communication and the GPS (Global Positioning System) satellites for vehicle loca- tion. If either of these signals are unavailable, the Tele Aid system may not function and if this occurs, assistance must be summoned by other means.

i When a Tele Aid call has been initiated, the COMAND system audio is muted and the select- ed mode (radio, CD etc.) pauses. The optional cellular phone (if installed) inserted in cradle switches off. If you must use this phone, we rec- ommend that you use it only with the vehicle at a standstill in a safe location. Remove the phone from the cradle and place the call. The naviga- tion* system (if engaged) will continue to run. The display in the instrument cluster is available for use, and spoken commands are only avail- able by pressing the RPT button on the COMAND system. A pop-up window will appear in the COMAND system display to indicate that a Tele Aid call is in progress. After the TeleAid call has ended, the optional cellular phone inserted in the cradle switches on again. A PIN entry might be necessary.

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Warning!

If the indicator lamps on the SOS button, on the Roadside Assistance button, and/or on the Information button remain illuminated continuously in red and/or the message Tele Aid – inoperative is displayed in the multifunction display after the system self-check, a malfunction in the system has been detected.

If a malfunction is indicated as outlined above, the system may not operate as expected. Have the system checked at the nearest Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center as soon as possible.

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Emergency calls An emergency call is initiated automatical- ly following an accident in which the emer- gency tensioning devices (ETDs) or air bags deploy. An emergency call can also be initiated manually by opening the cover next to the interior rear view mirror labeled SOS, then briefly pressing the button located under the cover. See (컄 page 311) for instructions on initiating an emergency call manually.

Once the emergency call is in progress, the indicator lamp on the SOS button will begin to flash. The message Connecting call appears in the multifunc- tion display. When the connection is estab- lished, the message Call connected appears in the multifunction display. All in- formation relevant to the emergency, such as the location of the vehicle (determined by the GPS satellite location system), vehi- cle model, identification number and color are generated. A voice connection between the Response Center and the occupants of the vehicle will be established automatically soon af- ter the emergency call has been initiated. The Response Center will attempt to determine more precisely the nature of the accident provided they can speak to an occupant of the vehicle.

The Tele Aid system is available if 앫 it has been activated and is operation- al. Activation requires a subscription for monitoring services, connection and cellular air time

앫 vehicle battery power is available 앫 the relevant cellular phone network

and GPS signals are available and pass the information on to the Response Center

i Location of the vehicle on a map is only pos- sible if the vehicle is able to receive signals from the GPS satellite network and pass the informa- tion on to the Response Center.

Warning!

If the indicator lamp in the SOS button is flashing continuously and there was no voice connection to the Response Center established, then the Tele Aid system could not initiate an emergency call (e.g. the rele- vant cellular phone network is not available). The message Call failed appears in the multifunction display for approximately 10 seconds.

Should this occur, assistance must be sum- moned by other means.

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Initiating an emergency call manually

1 Cover 2 SOS button 왘 Briefly press on cover 1.

The cover opens.

왘 Press SOS button 2 briefly.

The indicator lamp in SOS button 2 will flash until the emergency call is concluded.

왘 Wait for a voice connection to the

Response Center.

왘 Close cover 1 after the emergency

call is concluded.

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Warning!

If you feel at any way in jeopardy when in the vehicle (e.g. smoke or fire in the vehicle, vehicle in a dangerous road location), please do not wait for voice contact after you have pressed the emergency button. Carefully leave the vehicle and move to a safe loca- tion. The Response Center will automatically contact local emergency officials with the vehicle’s approximate location if they re- ceive an automatic SOS signal and cannot make voice contact with the vehicle occu- pants.

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When the connection is established, the message Call connected appears in the multifunction display. The Tele Aid system will transmit data generating the vehicle identification number, model, color and location (subject to availability of cellular and GPS signals).

i While the call is connected you can change to the navigation menu by pressing the NAV button on the COMAND system unit.

A voice connection between the Roadside Assistance dispatcher and the occupants of the vehicle will be established. 왘 Describe the nature of the need for as-

sistance.

Roadside Assistance button • The Roadside Assistance button • is located below the center armrest cover.

1 Roadside Assistance button • 왘 Open the storage tray (컄 page 297). 왘 Press and hold button 1 (for longer

than 2 seconds). A call to a Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance dispatcher will be initiated. The button will flash while the call is in progress. The message Connecting call will appear in the multifunction display.

The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance dispatcher will either dispatch a qualified Mercedes-Benz technician or arrange to tow your vehicle to the nearest Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. For services such as labor and/or towing, charges may apply. Refer to the Roadside Assistance Manual for more information. The following is only available in the USA: 앫 Sign and Drive services: Services such as jump start, a few gallons of fuel or the replacement of a flat tire with the vehicle spare tire are obtainable.

i The indicator lamp on the Roadside Assistance button • remains illuminated in red for approximately 10 seconds during the system self-check after switching on the ignition (together with the SOS button and the Informa- tion button ¡). See system self-check (컄 page 309) if the indi- cator lamp does not come on in red or stays on longer than approximately 10 seconds. If the indicator lamp on the Roadside Assistance button • is flashing continuously and there was no voice connection to the Response Center established, then the Tele Aid system could not initiate a Roadside Assistance call (e.g. the rele- vant cellular phone network was not available). The message Call failed appears in the mul- tifunction display. Roadside Assistance calls can be terminated us- ing the t button on the multifunction steer- ing wheel or the END Button on the COMAND system.

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Information button ¡ The Information button ¡ is located below the center armrest cover.

1 Information button ¡ 왘 Open the storage tray (컄 page 296). 왘 Press and hold button 1 (for longer

than 2 seconds). A call to the Customer Assistance Center will be initiated. The button will flash while the call is in progress. The message Connecting call will appear in the multifunction display.

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When the connection is established, the message Call connected appears in the multifunction display. The Tele Aid system will transmit data generating the vehicle identification number, model, color and lo- cation (subject to availability of cellular and GPS signals).

i While the call is connected, you can change to the navigation menu by pressing the NAV button on the COMAND system.

A voice connection between the Customer Assistance Center representative and the occupants of the vehicle will be estab- lished. Information regarding the operation of your vehicle, the nearest Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center or Mercedes-Benz USA products and servic- es is available to you. For more details concerning the Tele Aid system, please visit www.mbusa.com and use your ID and password (sent to you sep- arately) to learn more (USA only).

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i The indicator lamp in the Information button ¡ remains illuminated in red for approximately 10 seconds during the system self-check after switching on the ignition (togeth- er with the SOS button and the Roadside Assistance button •). See system self-check (컄 page 309) if the indi- cator lamp does not come on in red or stays on longer than approximately 10 seconds. If the indicator lamp in the Information button ¡ is flashing continuously and there was no voice connection to the Response Center established, then the Tele Aid system could not initiate an Information call (e.g. the relevant cel- lular phone network is not available). The mes- sage Call failed appears in the multifunction display. Information calls can be terminated using the t button on the multifunction steering wheel or the END button on the COMAND sys- tem.

! If the indicator lamps do not start flashing after pressing one of the buttons or remain illu- minated (in red) at any time, the Tele Aid system has detected a malfunction or the service is not currently active, and may not initiate a call. Visit your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center and have the system checked or contact the Response Center at 1-800-756-9018 (in the USA) or 1-888-923-8367 (in Canada) as soon as possible.

Call priority If other service calls such as a Roadside Assistance call or Information call are active, an Emergency call is still possible. In this case, the Emergency call will take priority and override all other active calls.

i The indicator lamp in the respective button flashes until the call is concluded. Emergency calls can only be terminated by a Response Center or Customer Assistance Center repre- sentative, whereas Roadside Assistance and Information calls can also be terminated by pressing button t on the multifunction steering wheel or using the END button on the COMAND system.

! If the indicator lamp continues to flash or the system does not reset, contact the Response Center at 1-800-756-9018 (in the USA) or 1-888-923-8367 (in Canada), or Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) in the USA or Customer Service at 1-800-387-0100 in Canada.

Remote door unlock In case you have locked your vehicle unin- tentionally (e.g. SmartKey inside vehicle), and the reserve SmartKey is not handy: 왘 Contact the Mercedes-Benz Response Center at 1-800-756-9018 (in the USA) or 1-888-923-8367 (in Canada). You will be asked to provide your pass- word which you provided when you completed the subscriber agreement. 왘 Then return to your vehicle and pull the tailgate recessed handle for minimum of 20 seconds until the SOS button is flashing. The message Connecting call ap- pears in the multifunction display.

As an alternative, you may unlock the vehi- cle via Internet using the ID and password sent to you shortly after the completion of your acquaintance call. The Response Center will then unlock your vehicle with the remote door unlocking feature.

i The remote door unlock feature is available if the relevant cellular phone network is avail- able. The SOS button will flash and the message Connecting call will appear in the multifunc- tion display to indicate receipt of the door unlock command. Once the vehicle is unlocked, a Response Center specialist may attempt to establish voice contact with the vehicle occupants. If the tailgate recessed handle was pulled for more than 20 seconds before door unlock autho- rization was received by the Response Center, you must wait 15 minutes before pulling the tail- gate recessed handle again.

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Stolen Vehicle Recovery services In the event your vehicle was stolen: 왘 Report the incident to the police. The police will issue a numbered incident report.

왘 Pass this number on to the

Mercedes-Benz Response Center along with your password issued to you when you subscribed to the service. The Response Center will then attempt to covertly contact the vehicle’s Tele Aid system. Once the vehicle is located, the Response Center will contact the local law enforcement and you. The vehicle’s location will only be provided to law enforcement.

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i When the anti-theft alarm stays on for more than 30 seconds, a call is initiated automatically to the Response Center. See anti-theft alarm system (컄 page 103).

Garage door opener*

The integrated remote control is capable of operating up to three separately controlled devices. It provides a convenient way to re- place up to three hand-held remote con- trols used to operate devices such as garage door openers, gate openers, or oth- er devices compatible with HomeLink® or some other systems. Before the integrated remote control can be used, it must be programmed to the ga- rage door opener, gate operator or other device you wish to operate. See the follow- ing instructions for programming informa- tion.

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Warning!

Before programming the integrated remote control to a garage door opener or gate operator, make sure people and objects are out of the way of the device to prevent po- tential harm or damage. When programming a garage door opener, the door moves up or down. When programming a gate operator, the gate opens or closes.

Do not use the integrated remote control with any garage door opener that lacks safety stop and reverse features as required by U.S. federal safety standards (this includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1, 1982). A garage door that cannot detect an object – signaling the door to stop and reverse – does not meet current U.S. federal safety standards.

Indicator lamp

Interior rear view mirror with integrated remote control 2 3 4 Signal transmitter button Needed for programming (not part of vehi- cle equipment):

Hand-held remote control of ga- rage door opener, gate operator or other device Hand-held remote control but- ton

When programming a garage door opener, park the vehicle outside the garage.

Do not run the engine while programming the integrated remote control. Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your health. All exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide (CO), and inhaling it can cause unconscious- ness and possible death.

Programming the integrated remote control Step 1: 왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 40).

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Step 2: 왘 If you have previously programmed a signal transmitter button and wish to retain its programming, proceed to step 3. If you are programming the integrated remote control for the first time, press and hold the two outer signal transmit- ter buttons 2 and 4 and release them only when indicator lamp 1 begins to flash after approximately 20 seconds (do not hold the button for longer than 30 seconds). This proce- dure erases any previous settings for all three channels and initializes the memory. If you later wish to program a second and/or third hand-held transmitter to the remaining two signal transmitter buttons, do not repeat this step and be- gin directly with step 3.

Step 3: 왘 Hold end of the hand-held remote

control 5 of the device you wish to train approximately 2 to 5 in (5 to 12 cm) away from the signal transmitter button (2, 3 or 4) to be programmed, while keeping the indica- tor lamp 1 in view.

Step 4: 왘 Using both hands, simultaneously

press hand-held remote control button 6 and the desired signal trans- mitter button (2, 3 or 4). Do not release the buttons until step 5 is com- pleted. Indicator lamp 1 will flash, first slowly and then rapidly.

i Indicator lamp 1 flashes immediately the first time the signal transmitter button is programmed. If this button has already been programmed, the indicator lamp will only start flashing after 20 seconds.

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컄컄

Step 5: 왘 After indicator lamp 1 changes from a slow to a rapidly flashing light, release the hand-held remote control button and the signal transmitter button.

Step 6: 왘 Press and hold the just-trained signal transmitter button (2, 3 or 4) and observe indicator lamp 1. If indicator lamp 1 stays on constantly, programming is complete and your device should activate when the respective signal transmitter button (2, 3 or 4) is pressed and re- leased.

i If indicator lamp 1 flashes rapidly for about 2 seconds and then turns to a constant light, continue with programming steps 8 through 12 as your garage door opener may be equipped with the “rolling code” feature.

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Step 7: 왘 To program the remaining two signal transmitter buttons, repeat the steps above starting with step 3.

Rolling code programming To train a garage door opener (or other rolling code devices) with the rolling code feature, follow these instructions after completing the “Programming” portion (steps 1 through 6) of this text. (A second person may make the following training procedures quicker and easier.) Step 8: 왘 Locate “training” button on the garage

door opener motor head unit. Exact location and color of the button may vary by garage door opener brand. Depending on manufacturer, the “training” button may also be referred to as “learn” or “smart” button. If there is difficulty locating the transmitting button, refer to the garage door opener Operator’s Manual.

Step 9: 왘 Press the “training” button on the ga-

rage door opener motor head unit. The “training light” is activated.

You have 30 seconds to initiate the follow- ing two steps. Step 10: 왘 Return to the vehicle and firmly press, hold for 2 seconds and release the pro- grammed signal transmitter button (2, 3 or 4).

Step 11: 왘 Press, hold for 2 seconds and release same signal transmitter button a sec- ond time to complete the training pro- cess.

i Some garage door openers (or other rolling code equipped devices) may require you to press, hold for 2 seconds and release the same signal transmitter button a third time to complete the training process.

Step 4: 왘 Press and hold the signal transmitter button (2, 3 or 4). Do not release this button until it has been successful- ly trained.

왘 While still holding down the signal transmitter button (2, 3 or 4), “cycle” your hand-held remote control button 6 as follows: Press and hold button 6 for 2 seconds, then release it for 2 seconds, and again press and hold it for 2 seconds. Repeat this se- quence on the hand-held remote con- trol until the frequency signal has been learned. Upon successful training, indicator lamp 1 will flash slowly and then rapidly after several seconds.

왘 Proceed with programming step 5 and

step 6 to complete.

Step 12: 왘 Confirm the garage door operation by pressing the programmed signal trans- mitter button (2, 3 or 4).

Step 13: 왘 To program the remaining two signal transmitter buttons, repeat the steps above starting with step 3.

Gate operator/Canadian programming Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter signals to “time-out” (or quit) after several seconds of transmission which may not be long enough for the integrated signal transmitter to pick up the signal during programming. Similar to this Canadian law, some U.S. gate operators are designed to “time-out” in the same manner. If you live in Canada or if you are having difficulties programming a gate operator (regardless of where you live) by using the programming procedures, replace step 4 with the following:

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i Upon completion of programming the inte- grated remote control, make sure you retain the hand-held remote control that came with the ga- rage door opener, gate operator or other device. You may need it for use in other vehicles, for fu- ture programming of an integrated remote con- trol, or simply for continued use as a hand-held remote control to operate the respective device in other situations.

Reprogramming a single signal trans- mitter button To program a device using a signal trans- mitter button previously trained, follow these steps: 왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 40). 왘 Press and hold the desired signal transmitter button (2, 3 or 4). Do not release the button.

왘 Indicator lamp 1 will begin to flash af- ter 20 seconds. Without releasing the signal transmitter button, proceed with programming starting with step 3.

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Operation of integrated remote control 왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 40). 왘 Select and press the appropriate inte- grated signal transmitter button (2, 3 or 4) to activate the remote con- trolled device. The integrated remote control trans- mitter continues to send the signal as long as the button is pressed – up to 20 seconds.

Erasing the integrated remote control memory 왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 40). 왘 Simultaneously press and hold outer signal transmitter buttons 2 and 4, for approximately 20 seconds, until indicator lamp 1 flashes rapidly. Do not hold for longer than 30 seconds. The codes of all three channels are erased.

i If you sell your vehicle, erase the codes of all three channels.

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Programming tips If you are having difficulty programming the integrated remote control, here are some helpful tips: 앫 Check the frequency of hand-held

remote control 5 (typically located on the reverse side of the remote). The in- tegrated remote control is compatible with radio-frequency devices operating between 280-390 MHz.

앫 Put a new battery in hand-held remote control 5. This will increase the likeli- hood of the hand-held remote control sending a faster and more accurate sig- nal to the integrated remote control.

앫 While performing step 3, hold

hand-held remote control 5 at differ- ent lengths and angles from the signal transmitter button (2, 3 or 4) you are programming. Attempt varying an- gles at the distance of 2 to 5 inches (5 to 12 cm) away or the same angle at varying distances.

앫 If another hand-held remote control is available for the same device, try the programming steps again using that other hand-held remote control. Make sure new batteries are in the hand-held remote control before beginning the procedure.

앫 Straighten the antenna wire from the

garage door opener assembly. This may help improve transmitting and/or receiving signals.

i Certain types of garage door openers are in- compatible with the integrated remote control. If you should experience further difficulties with programming the integrated remote control, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, or call Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the USA only) at 1-800-FOR-MER- Cedes, or Customer Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100.

i USA only: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interfer-

ence, and

(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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

Compass

Calling up the compass 왘 Press button è or ÿ repeatedly

until the AIRMATIC/Compass menu appears in the multifunction display. The compass displays the direction into which the vehicle is currently trav- eling: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, or NW.

i If your vehicle is not equipped with the air suspension package*, the multifunction display will show the compass only.

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i The presence of buildings, bridges, power lines and large antenna masts can influence the displayed values. Metallic or magnetic objects in or on the vehicle can influence the accuracy of the compass.

To make sure the display is correct, the compass must be set to the proper geo- graphic zone (컄 page 174). It may also be necessary to calibrate the compass (컄 page 175).

i If the compass is not calibrated or its function is impaired by outside influences, the message Compass - - - appears in the multifunction display.

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Infrared reflecting windshield*

1 Infrared transparent areas Your vehicle is equipped with infrared re- flecting glass, which reduces the amount of radiated heat entering the vehicle interi- or through the windows. The infrared reflecting glass also prevents the transmission of signals through the glass by in-vehicle electronic devices, e.g. electronic toll collection devices. To allow the use of these devices in the vehicle, three infrared transparent areas 1 are placed in the windshield.

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The first 1000 miles (1500 km) Driving instructions At the gas station Engine compartment Tires and wheels Winter driving Maintenance Vehicle care

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Operation The first 1000 miles (1500 km)

In the “Operation” section you will find detailed information on operating, main- taining and caring for your vehicle.

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The more cautiously you treat your vehicle during the break-in period, the more satis- fied you will be with its performance later on. 앫 Drive your vehicle during the first

1000 miles (1500 km) at varying but moderate vehicle and engine speeds. 앫 During this period, avoid heavy loads

(full throttle driving) and excessive engine speeds (no more than 2/3 of maximum rpm in each gear).

앫 Shift gears in a timely manner. 앫 Avoid accelerating by kick-down. 앫 Do not attempt to slow the vehicle

down by shifting to a lower gear using the gear selector lever.

앫 Select gear ranges 3, 2 or 1

(컄 page 193) only when driving at moderate speeds (for hill driving).

After 1000 miles (1500 km) you may gradually increase vehicle and engine speeds to the permissible maximum.

! Additional instructions for ML 63 AMG: 앫 During the first 1000 miles (1500 km), do