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feature, switch off the tow-away alarm be- fore towing the vehicle, or when parking on a surface subject to movement, such as a ferry or auto train. If the tow-away alarm is set to default en- abled (on) in the control system and you wish to retain the default setting, you can switch off the tow-away alarm temporarily on a one-time basis as follows:

왘 If you now wish to deactivate the

tow-away alarm on a one-time basis, press button + or - on the mul- tifunction steering wheel. The tow-away alarm is switched off. The following message appears in the multifunction display.

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왘 Exit and lock the vehicle (컄 page 67). The alarm system is armed indepen- dently of whether the tow-alarm is switched on or off.

Canceling tow-away alarm To cancel the alarm after it has been triggered:

With the SmartKey 왘 Insert the SmartKey in the starter

switch.

or 왘 Press the Œ or ‹ button on the

SmartKey.

The tow-away alarm is switched off on a one-time basis only. It will be armed automatically the next time you lock the vehicle. If you have disabled the tow-away alarm feature in the control system (컄 page 191), you can switch on the tow-away alarm on a one-time basis as described above.

With KEYLESS-GO* 왘 Grasp an outside door handle.

The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be within 3 ft (1 m) of the vehicle.

or 왘 Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop

button (컄 page 40). The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be inside the vehicle.

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Seats

Memory function*

Lighting

Instrument cluster

Control system

Automatic transmission

Good visibility

Climate control

3-zone automatic climate control*

Power windows

Power tilt/sliding sunroof*

Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel*

Driving systems

Loading

Useful features

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In the “Controls in detail” section you will find detailed information on how to oper- ate the equipment installed in your vehicle. If you are already familiar with the basic functions of your vehicle, this section will be of particular interest to you. To quickly familiarize yourself with the ba- sic functions of the vehicle, refer to the “Getting started” section of this manual. The corresponding page numbers are given at the beginning of each segment.

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For more information on locking and un- locking, see the “Getting started” section (컄 page 36) and (컄 page 67).

SmartKey

Your vehicle comes supplied with two SmartKeys, each with remote control and a removable mechanical key. The locking tabs for the mechanical key portion of the two SmartKeys are a differ- ent color to help distinguish each SmartKey unit. The SmartKey provides an extended oper- ating range. To prevent theft, however, it is advisable to only unlock the vehicle when you are in close proximity to it. The SmartKey centrally locks and unlocks: 앫 the doors 앫 the tailgate 앫 the fuel filler flap

SmartKey with remote control 1 ‹ Lock button 2 Š Unlock button* for tailgate 3 Locking tab for mechanical key 4 Œ Unlock button 5 Battery check lamp 6  Panic button (컄 page 95)

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Warning!

When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, take it with you and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. It is possible for children to open a locked door from the inside, which could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.

To prevent possible malfunction, avoid exposing the SmartKey to high levels of electromagnetic radiation.

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

interference, and

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 inter-

(2) this device must accept any inter-

ference received, including interfer- ence that may cause undesired operation.

ference received, including interfer- ence that may cause undesired operation of the device.

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

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

You can also open and close the power windows (컄 page 248) and tilt/sliding sunroof* (컄 page 255), or the tilt/sliding panel* (컄 page 259) using the SmartKey.

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Factory setting

Global unlocking 왘 Press button Œ.

All turn signal lamps flash once. The locking knobs in the doors move up. The anti-theft alarm system is disarmed.

The vehicle will lock again automatically and reactivate the anti-theft alarm system within approximately 40 seconds of un- locking if 앫 neither door nor tailgate is opened 앫 the SmartKey is not inserted in the

starter switch

앫 the central locking switch is not

activated

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Unlocking driver’s door and fuel filler flap 왘 Press button Œ once.

All turn signal lamps flash once. The locking knob in the driver’s door moves up. The anti-theft alarm system is disarmed.

Global unlocking 왘 Press button Œ twice.

All turn signal lamps flash once. The locking knobs in the doors move up. The anti-theft alarm system is disarmed.

Global locking 왘 Press button ‹.

With the tailgate and all doors closed, the turn signal lamps flash three times. The locking knobs on the doors move down. The anti-theft alarm system is armed.

Selective setting If you frequently travel alone, you may wish to reprogram the SmartKey so that pressing Œ only unlocks the driver’s door and the fuel filler flap. 왘 Press and hold buttons Œ and ‹

simultaneously for about 5 seconds until battery check lamp 5 (컄 page 110) flashes twice. The SmartKey will then function as fol- lows:

Global locking 왘 Press button ‹.

With the tailgate and all doors closed, the turn signal lamps flash three times. The locking knobs on the doors move down. The anti-theft alarm system is armed.

Restoring to factory setting 왘 Press and hold buttons Œ and ‹

simultaneously for about 6 seconds until battery check lamp 5 (컄 page 110) flashes twice.

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If you cannot lock or unlock the vehicle with the SmartKey, then either the bat- teries in the SmartKey are discharged, the SmartKey is malfunctioning, or the vehicle battery is drained. 앫 Check the batteries in the

SmartKey and replace them if necessary (컄 page 463).

앫 Use the mechanical key to unlock

the driver’s door (컄 page 459).

앫 Lock the vehicle as described in the

“Practical hints” section (컄 page 460).

앫 Have the vehicle battery and the

vehicle battery connections checked (컄 page 487).

If the SmartKey is malfunctioning, con- tact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.

Checking the batteries 왘 Press button ‹ or Œ.

Battery check lamp 5 (컄 page 110) comes on briefly to indicate that the SmartKey batteries are in order.

If battery check lamp 5 does not come on briefly during check, the SmartKey batteries are discharged. Replace the batteries (컄 page 463). You can obtain the required batteries at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.

If the batteries are checked within signal range of the vehicle, pressing the button ‹ or Œ will lock or un- lock the vehicle accordingly.

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Unlocking and opening the tailgate You can unlock and open the tailgate sep- arately. A minimum height clearance of 7.2 ft (2.20 m) is required to open the tailgate. 왘 Press and hold button Š on the

SmartKey until the tailgate unlocks and begins to open.

The tailgate swings open upwards auto- matically. Always make sure there is sufficient overhead clearance. Vehicles with tailgate opening/closing system*: To stop the opening procedure, press button Š on the SmartKey. The tail- gate stops moving.

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If the vehicle was previously centrally locked with the SmartKey, the tailgate will lock automatically when closed. The turn signals will flash three times to confirm locking.

Loss of SmartKey or mechanical key If you lose a SmartKey or mechanical key, you should do the following: 왘 Have the SmartKey deactivated by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.

왘 Report the loss of the SmartKey or the

mechanical key immediately to your car insurance company.

왘 If necessary, have the mechanical lock

replaced.

Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center will be glad to supply you with a replacement.

SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*

Vehicles equipped with KEYLESS-GO come with two SmartKeys with KEYLESS-GO, each with remote control and a removable mechanical key. The locking tabs for the mechanical key portion of the two SmartKeys with KEYLESS-GO are a different color to help distinguish each SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO unit. The function of the SmartKey overrules the KEYLESS-GO function. The KEYLESS-GO function is integrated into the SmartKey. On these vehicles, the validity of the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is checked when you grasp an outside door handle. If the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is valid, your vehicle unlocks 앫 the doors 앫 the tailgate 앫 the fuel filler flap

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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

interference, and

(2) this device must accept any inter-

ference received, including interfer- ence that may cause undesired operation.

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

Warning!

When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 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.

To prevent possible malfunction, avoid exposing the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO to high levels of electro- magnetic radiation.

SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 1 ‹ Lock button 2 Š Unlock button* for tailgate 3 Mechanical key locking tab 4 Œ Unlock button 5 Battery check lamp 6  Panic button (컄 page 95)

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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 inter-

ference received, including interfer- ence that may cause undesired operation of the device.

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

You can also open and close the power windows (컄 page 248) and tilt/sliding sunroof* (컄 page 255), or the tilt/sliding panel* (컄 page 259) using the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO.

Important notes on using KEYLESS-GO* 앫 You can also use the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO like a normal SmartKey (컄 page 110).

앫 You can combine KEYLESS-GO func-

tions with normal SmartKey functions (e.g. unlocking with KEYLESS-GO and locking with the ‹ button).

앫 Always carry the SmartKey with

KEYLESS-GO with you.

앫 Never store the SmartKey with

KEYLESS-GO together with 앫 electronic items such as a cellular

phone or another SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO

앫 metallic objects such as coins or

metal foil

Doing so could impair the function of the KEYLESS-GO system.

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앫 To lock or unlock the vehicle, the

SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be located outside the vehicle within ap- proximately 3 ft (1 m) of the respective door or the tailgate.

앫 In order to start the engine with the

SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO: 앫 The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO

must be located in the vehicle.

앫 All doors must be closed. 앫 The brake pedal must be firmly de- pressed. Do not depress the accel- erator.

앫 If the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is positioned farther away from the vehi- cle, the system may no longer recog- nize the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO. The vehicle then cannot be locked or the engine started via the KEYLESS-GO system.

앫 If the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is re-

moved from the vehicle while starter switch position 1 (e.g. if a passenger exits the vehicle with the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO), the message Key not detected will appear in the multi- function display while driving off. Find the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO or change its present location immediate- ly (e.g. place it on the front passenger seat or insert it in shirt pocket).

앫 If the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is re- moved from the vehicle with the engine running (e.g. if a passenger exits the vehicle with the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO), the message Key not detected will appear in the multifunc- tion display while driving off. Find the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO or change its present location immediate- ly (e.g. place it on the front passenger seat or insert it in shirt pocket).

앫 Remember that the engine can be started by anyone with a SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO that is left inside the vehicle. Possibility 1: (One SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO in the vehicle, one SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO outside the vehicle): If you leave the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO behind when exiting and locking the vehicle, no message appears in the multifunction display.

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Possibility 2: (One SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO in the vehicle, no SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO outside the vehicle): When exiting and trying to lock the ve- hicle, the message Key detected in vehicle will appear in the multifunc- tion display. The vehicle will not be locked.

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Factory setting

Global unlocking 왘 Grasp an outside door handle.

All turn signal lamps flash once. The locking knobs in the doors move up. The anti-theft alarm system is dis- armed.

If the vehicle has been parked for more than 72 hours, you must pull an outside door handle in order to activate the KEYLESS-GO function.

The vehicle will lock again automatically and reactivate the anti-theft alarm system within approximately 40 seconds of unlocking if 앫 neither door nor tailgate is opened 앫 the central locking switch is not

activated

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The vehicle could be inadvertently unlocked if the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is within 3 ft (1 m) of the vehicle and 앫 an outside door handle is splashed

with water or

앫 you attempt to clean the outside

door handle

Global locking 왘 Press the lock button at an outside

door handle (컄 page 68) or the tailgate (컄 page 120). With the tailgate and all doors closed, the turn signal lamps flash three times. The locking knobs on the doors move down. The anti-theft alarm system is armed.

Selective setting If you frequently travel alone, you may wish to reprogram the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO so when you grasp the driv- er’s door handle only the driver’s door and the fuel filler flap unlocks. 왘 Press and hold buttons Œ and ‹

simultaneously for about 6 seconds until battery check lamp 5 (컄 page 115) flashes twice. The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO will then function as follows:

Unlocking driver’s door and fuel filler flap 왘 Grasp the driver’s outside door handle.

All turn signal lamps flash once. The locking knob in the driver’s door moves up. The anti-theft alarm system is dis- armed.

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Global unlocking 왘 Grasp any outside door handle other than the driver’s outside door handle. All turn signal lamps flash once. The locking knobs in the doors move up. The anti-theft alarm system is dis- armed.

Global locking 왘 Press the lock button on an outside

door handle (컄 page 68) or the tailgate (컄 page 120). All turn signal lamps flash three times. The locking knobs in the doors move down. The anti-theft alarm system is armed.

Restoring to factory setting 왘 Press and hold buttons Œ and ‹

simultaneously for about 6 seconds until battery check lamp 5 (컄 page 115) flashes twice.

If you can no longer lock or unlock the vehicle with the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO, then the battery in the SmartKey is discharged, the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is malfunctioning or the vehicle battery is drained. 앫 Check the battery in the SmartKey

with KEYLESS-GO (컄 page 119) and replace it if necessary (컄 page 463).

앫 Use the mechanical key to unlock

the driver’ door (컄 page 459).

앫 Lock the vehicle as described in the

“Practical hints” section (컄 page 460).

앫 Have the vehicle battery and the

vehicle battery connections checked (컄 page 487).

If the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is malfunctioning, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.

Checking the battery 왘 Press button ‹ or Œ.

Battery check lamp 5 (컄 page 115) comes on briefly to indicate that the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO battery is in order.

If battery check lamp 5 (컄 page 115) does not come on briefly during check, the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO bat- tery is discharged. Replace the battery (컄 page 463). You can obtain the required battery at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.

If the battery is checked within signal range of the vehicle, pressing the button ‹ or Œ will lock or un- lock the vehicle accordingly.

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Unlocking and opening the tailgate You can unlock and open the tailgate sep- arately. A minimum height clearance of 7.2 ft (2.20 m) is required to open the tailgate. The handle is located above the rear license plate recess.

왘 Pull on the handle.

or

왘 Press and hold button Š on the

SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO until the tailgate unlocks and opens.

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The tailgate swings open upwards auto- matically. Always make sure there is sufficient overhead clearance. Vehicles with tailgate opening/closing system*: To stop the opening procedure, press button Š on the SmartKey. The tail- gate stops moving.

If the vehicle was previously centrally locked with the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO, the tailgate will lock au- tomatically when closed (컄 page 124). The turn signals will flash three times to confirm locking.

Locking the vehicle

1 Lock button at tailgate 왘 Press lock button on tailgate 1. or 왘 Press the lock button on an outside

door handle (컄 page 68).

or 왘 Vehicles with tailgate opening/closing

system*: Press the KEYLESS-GO locking/closing switch in the tailgate (컄 page 129). The vehicle locks. The turn signals flash three times to confirm locking.

Loss of the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO If you lose your SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO or mechanical key, you should do the following: 왘 Have the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO

deactivated by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.

왘 Report the loss of the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO or the mechanical key im- mediately to your car insurance com- pany.

왘 Have the mechanical lock replaced if

necessary.

Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center will be glad to supply you with a replacement.

Opening the doors from the inside

You can open a locked door from the in- side. Open door only when conditions are safe to do so.

1 Locking knob 2 Inside door handle

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Front doors 왘 Pull on inside door handle 2 on the

respective front door to open door. If the door was locked, locking knob 1 will move up.

Rear doors 왘 Pull up locking knob 1 on the respec-

tive rear door to unlock door.

왘 Pull on inside door handle 2 on the re-

spective rear door to open door.

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If the vehicle has previously been locked from the outside with the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO*, opening a door from the inside will trigger the anti-theft alarm system. To cancel the alarm, do one of the following: With the SmartKey 앫 Insert the SmartKey in the starter

switch.

앫 Press the Œ or ‹ button on

the SmartKey.

With KEYLESS-GO* 앫 Grasp an outside door handle. 앫 Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop

button (컄 page 40). The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be inside the vehicle.

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Opening the tailgate

Opening the tailgate from the outside A minimum height clearance of 7.2 ft (2.20 m) is required to open the tailgate. The handle is located above the rear license plate recess.

Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO*: The vehicle must be unlocked (컄 page 37). 왘 Pull on the handle.

The tailgate opens slightly.

왘 Pull tailgate upwards to open.

Vehicles with tailgate opening/closing system*: To stop the opening procedure, press button Š on the SmartKey. The tail- gate stops moving. The tailgate swings open upwards auto- matically. Always make sure there is sufficient overhead clearance.

If the vehicle was previously centrally locked, the tailgate will lock automati- cally after closing it (컄 page 124). The turn signals will flash three times to confirm locking.

The tailgate can also be opened using the SmartKey (컄 page 114).

Opening the tailgate from the inside manually You can unlock the tailgate from the third-row seats and then open it manually. The handle is located on the right of the tailgate’s window trim.

1 Handle 2 Push 3 Lift 왘 Push handle 1 in direction of arrow 2

and hold it there.

왘 Lift handle 1 in direction of arrow 3.

The tailgate is released and can be opened manually.

Vehicles with tailgate opening/closing system*: If you do not open the tailgate within a few seconds, the tailgate lock will auto- matically engage again.

Opening the tailgate from the inside electrically* You can open the tailgate from the inside if the vehicle is stationary. A minimum height clearance of 7.2 ft (2.20 m) is required to open the tailgate. The switch is located on the door control panel.

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1 Remote tailgate switch with indicator

lamp

왘 Pull remote tailgate switch 1 until

tailgate begins to open. The tailgate opens. The indicator lamp in the remote tailgate switch comes on and remains lit until the tailgate is closed. While the tailgate is opening, an acoustic signal sounds.

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Maintain sight of the area around the rear of the vehicle while operating the tailgate with the door-mounted remote tailgate switch or with the Š button on the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*. Monitor the opening procedure carefully to make sure no one is in danger of being injured.

To interrupt the opening procedure, press or pull the door-mounted remote tailgate switch or press the Š button on the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*.

The tailgate swings open upwards auto- matically. Always make sure there is sufficient overhead clearance. To stop the opening procedure, press or pull remote tailgate switch 1. The tailgate stops moving.

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The tailgate can also be opened using the Š button on the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* (컄 page 114).

Limiting opening height of tailgate* Vehicles with tailgate opening/closing system*: The tailgate opening height can be limited when transporting goods on a roof rack* (e.g. presence of an MB sport luggage con- tainer*). When activated, the tailgate opens to approximately 6.4 ft (1.95 m). 왘 Activate the limiting opening height of

tailgate using the control system (컄 page 189).

Closing the tailgate

Closing the tailgate from the inside electrically* In vehicles with tailgate opening/closing system* you can close the tailgate from the inside using the remote tailgate switch. 왘 Press remote tailgate switch 1

(컄 page 123) until tailgate begins to close. The tailgate closes. The indicator lamp in the remote tailgate switch goes out. While the tailgate is closing an acoustic signal sounds.

To interrupt the closing procedure: 왘 Press or pull remote tailgate switch 1

(컄 page 123).

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Warning!

Closing the tailgate from the outside manually

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Only drive with the tailgate closed as, among other dangers such as blocked visibility, exhaust fumes may enter the vehicle interior.

If the tailgate comes into contact with an object while closing (e.g. luggage that has been piled too high) the closing procedure is stopped and the tailgate reopens.

Maintain sight of the area around the rear of the vehicle while operating the tailgate with the door mounted switch. Monitor the closing procedure carefully to make sure no one is in danger of being injured.

To interrupt the closing procedure, press or pull the door mounted remote tailgate switch.

Even with the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* removed from the starter switch or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* removed from the vehicle, the remote tailgate switch can be operated. Therefore, do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equip- ment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury.

1 Handle 왘 Lower tailgate by pulling firmly on

handle 1.

왘 Close tailgate with hands placed flat on

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To prevent possible personal injury, always keep hands and fingers away from the cargo compartment opening when closing the tail- gate. Be especially careful when small chil- dren are around.

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.

Warning!

Only drive with the tailgate closed as, among other dangers such as blocked visibility, exhaust fumes may enter the vehicle interior.

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To prevent an inadvertent lockout, do not place the SmartKey in the cargo compartment. Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*: To prevent a possible inadvertent lock- out, the tailgate will open automatically if a SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is recognized inside the vehicle.

If the vehicle was previously centrally locked with the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO, the tailgate will lock automatically after closing it. The turn signals flash three times to confirm locking.

Closing the tailgate from the outside (vehicles without KEYLESS-GO*) In vehicles with tailgate opening/closing system* you can close the tailgate sepa- rately from the outside using the tailgate closing switch or the Š button on the SmartKey.

1 Tailgate closing switch

왘 Press tailgate closing switch 1 briefly.

The tailgate closes.

You can also close the tailgate manual- ly (컄 page 125).

If the tailgate comes into contact with an object while closing (e.g. luggage that has been piled too high), the closing procedure is stopped and the tailgate reopens slightly.

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Warning!

Warning!

Monitor the closing procedure carefully to make sure no one is in danger of being in- jured. To prevent possible personal injury, always keep hands and fingers away from the cargo compartment opening when clos- ing the tailgate. Be especially careful when small children are around. To stop the clos- ing procedure, do one of the following: 앫 Press the tailgate closing switch 1. 앫 Press the Š button on the SmartKey. 앫 Press or pull the remote tailgate switch

(on the driver’s door).

Even with the SmartKey removed from the starter switch, the tailgate closing switch can be operated. Therefore, do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsuper- vised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury.

Only drive with the tailgate closed as, among other dangers such as blocked visibility, exhaust fumes may enter the vehi- cle interior.

Do not place the SmartKey in the open cargo compartment. You may lock yourself out.

If the vehicle was previously centrally locked, the tailgate will lock automati- cally after closing it. The turn signals will flash three times to confirm lock- ing.

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i You can also close the tailgate manual- ly (컄 page 125).

If the tailgate comes into contact with an object while closing (e.g. luggage that has been piled too high), the closing procedure is stopped and the tailgate reopens slight- ly.

To prevent a possible inadvertent lock- out, the tailgate will open automatically if a SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* is recognized inside the vehicle.

Warning!

Monitor the closing procedure carefully to make sure no one is in danger of being in- jured. To prevent possible personal injury, always keep hands and fingers away from the cargo compartment opening when clos- ing the tailgate. Be especially careful when small children are around. To stop the clos- ing procedure, do one of the following: 앫 Press the tailgate closing switch 1. 앫 Press the KEYLESS-GO locking/closing

switch.

앫 Press the Š button on the SmartKey

with KEYLESS-GO.

앫 Press or pull the remote tailgate switch

(on the driver’s door).

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Closing the tailgate from the outside (vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*) In vehicles with tailgate opening/closing system* you can close the tailgate sepa- rately from the outside using the tailgate closing switch or the Š button on the SmartKey.

1 Tailgate closing switch 왘 Make sure you have the SmartKey with

KEYLESS-GO* with you.

왘 Press tailgate closing switch 1 briefly.

The tailgate closes.

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Even with the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* removed from the vehicle, the tailgate closing switch can be operated. Therefore, do not leave children unattended in the ve- hicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury.

Warning!

Only drive with the tailgate closed as, among other dangers such as blocked visibility, exhaust fumes may enter the vehi- cle interior.

If the vehicle was previously centrally locked, the tailgate will lock automati- cally after closing it. The turn signals will flash three times to confirm lock- ing.

Closing the tailgate and locking the vehicle from the outside (vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*) In vehicles with tailgate opening/closing system* and KEYLESS-GO*, you can close the tailgate and lock the vehicle simulta- neously from the outside using the KEYLESS-GO* locking/closing switch or the Š button on the SmartKey.

1 KEYLESS-GO* locking/closing switch 왘 Make sure you have the SmartKey with

KEYLESS-GO* with you.

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왘 Press switch 1 briefly.

The vehicle is locked and the tailgate closes automatically. The turn signals flash three times to confirm locking. The locking knobs in the doors move down. The anti-theft alarm system is armed.

You can also close the tailgate manual- ly (컄 page 125).

If the tailgate comes into contact with an object while closing (e.g. luggage that has been piled too high), the closing procedure is stopped and the tailgate reopens slightly.

To prevent a possible inadvertent lock- out, the tailgate will open automatically if a SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* is recognized inside the vehicle.

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Warning!

Monitor the closing procedure carefully to make sure no one is in danger of being in- jured. To prevent possible personal injury, always keep hands and fingers away from the cargo compartment opening when clos- ing the tailgate. Be especially careful when small children are around. To stop the clos- ing procedure, do one of the following: 앫 Press the tailgate closing switch 1. 앫 Press the KEYLESS-GO locking/closing

switch*.

앫 Press the Š button on the SmartKey

with KEYLESS-GO*.

앫 Press or pull the remote tailgate switch

(on the driver’s door).

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Even with the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* removed from the vehicle, the tailgate closing switch can be operated. Therefore, do not leave children unattended in the ve- hicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury.

Warning!

Only drive with the tailgate closed as, among other dangers such as blocked visibility, exhaust fumes may enter the vehi- cle interior.

Automatic central locking

The doors and the tailgate lock automati- cally when the ignition is switched on and the wheels are turning at vehicle speeds of approximately 9 mph (15 km/h) or more.

You can open a locked door from the in- side. Open door only when conditions are safe to do so.

The doors unlock automatically after an accident if the force of the impact ex- ceeds a preset threshold. The vehicle automatically locks when the ignition is switched on and the wheels are turning at vehicle speeds of approximately 9 mph (15 km/h) or more. You could therefore lock yourself out when the vehicle 앫 is pushed or towed 앫 is on a test stand 앫 during a wheel change

For information on towing the vehicle, see “Towing the vehicle” (컄 page 499). You can deactivate the automatic locking mode using the control system (컄 page 188).

Locking and unlocking from the inside

You can lock or unlock the doors and the tailgate from inside using the central lock- ing or unlocking switch. This can be useful, for example, if you want to lock the vehicle before starting to drive. The fuel filler flap cannot be locked or un- locked with the central locking or unlock- ing switch.

Warning!

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.

The switches are located in the front-door control panels.

1 Central unlocking switch 2 Central locking switch

Locking 왘 Press central locking switch 2.

If all doors and the tailgate are closed, the vehicle locks.

Unlocking 왘 Press central unlocking switch 1.

The vehicle unlocks.

Controls in detail Locking and unlocking

You can open a locked door from the inside. Open door only when conditions are safe to do so. If the vehicle was previously centrally locked with the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*, it will not unlock using the central unlocking switch 1. If the vehicle was previously locked with the central locking switch 2: 앫 While in the selective remote con-

trol mode, only the front door opened from the inside is unlocked. 앫 While in the global remote control mode, the vehicle is unlocked com- pletely when a front door is opened from the inside.

With the passenger-side door opened, you cannot lock the vehicle with the central locking switch.

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For information on seat adjustment, see the “Getting started” section (컄 page 43). For more information on seats, see “Load- ing” (컄 page 279).

Easy-entry/exit feature*

Easy-entry/exit feature for driver’s seat This feature allows for easier entry into and exit from the vehicle. The easy-entry/exit feature can be activated or deactivated in the Convenience submenu of the control sys- tem (컄 page 189).

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Warning!

You must make sure no one can become trapped or injured by the moving steering wheel and driver’s seat when the easy-entry/exit feature is activated.

To cancel seat/steering wheel movement, do one of the following: 앫 Press seat adjustment switch

(컄 page 43).

앫 Move steering column stalk*

(컄 page 46).

앫 Press memory button M* (컄 page 145). Do not leave children unattended in the ve- hicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Children could open the driver’s door and unintentionally activate the easy-entry/exit feature, which could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.

Do not activate the easy-entry/exit fea- ture if the seat backrest is in an exces- sively reclined position. Doing so could cause damage to the driver’s seat or left rear seat. Move the seat backrest to an upright position first.

When exiting the vehicle, with the easy-entry/exit feature activated and depending on your selection, the steering wheel tilts upwards and/or the driver’s seat moves a few inches to the rear when you 앫 remove the SmartKey from the starter

switch or

앫 open the driver’s door with the

SmartKey in starter switch position 0 or 1 (컄 page 38) or the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button in position 1 (컄 page 40)

i If the current position for the steering wheel is in the uppermost tilt position, the steering wheel will no longer be able to move upward when the easy-entry/exit feature is activated. If the current seat position falls into a factory-set position range and the sys- tem recognizes the current seat posi- tion to be rearward enough for easy entry and exit, the driver’s seat will not move to the rear when the easy-entry/exit feature is activated.

When entering the vehicle, with the easy-entry/exit feature activated, the steering wheel or, depending on your se- lection, the steering wheel and driver’s seat will return to their last set memory po- sition or a factory-set maximum forward position when you 앫 close the driver’s door with the ignition

switched on

앫 insert the SmartKey into the starter

switch or press the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button (컄 page 40) once with the driver’s door closed

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For safety reasons, the driver’s seat will not return to its last set position with the easy-entry/exit feature activated if the system recognizes the last set posi- tion as an extreme forward position. In- stead, the driver’s seat will remain at or move to a factory-set maximum for- ward position. To again fully return the driver’s seat to your last set position or to memory position, adjust the seat to the desired position or press and hold the respective memory position button (컄 page 145).

Vehicles with memory function*: The steering wheel and seat position is stored into memory when you 앫 switch off the ignition (컄 page 38) 앫 allocate the current position steer- ing wheel and seat position to a cer- tain memory position button (컄 page 145)

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Easy-entry/exit feature for third-row seats This feature allows for easier access to and exit from the vehicle’s third-row seats.

Easy-entry feature for third-row seats The releases for the easy-entry feature are located on the entry side and the back of each second-row seat.

왘 Push the seat forward as far as it will

go. You should now have sufficient space to access the vehicle’s third-row seat.

Warning!

To help avoid personal injury, the sec- ond-row seat backrests must be properly locked either in the upright position or, when using the expanded cargo compart- ment, in the fully folded position while the vehicle is in motion.

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1 Easy-entry lever 왘 Pull and hold easy-entry lever 1 in di-

rection of arrow at resistance point. The seat backrest folds down.

Easy-entry/exit position For information on how to fold down the second-row seats completely, see “Folding second-row seats” (컄 page 285).

Returning seats to their original position

Warning

Make sure all seats are properly locked in position before driving off. Do not drive with seats not properly locked.

Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat not properly locked as this can be danger- ous. The seat could move forward and the seat backrest could fold. You could slide un- der the seat belt during braking, vehicle ma- neuvers, or in an accident. If you slide under it, the belt would apply force at the abdomen or neck. That could cause serious or even fa- tal injuries.

The seat backrest and seat belt provide the best restraint when the wearer is in a nearly upright position and the belt is properly po- sitioned on the body.

Easy-exit feature for third-row seats The easy-exit strap is located on the rear of the second-row seat base.

1 Easy-exit strap 왘 To exit the vehicle when seated on a

third-row seat, pull up and hold easy-exit strap 1. The second-row seat backrest folds down.

왘 Push second-row seat forward a far as

it will go.

For information on how to fold down the second-row seats completely, see “Folding second-row seats” (컄 page 285).

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The second-row seats have red markings on the seat base that indicate when a second-row seat is not properly locked.

왘 When the red marking on the seat base is visible, push seat backrest back until the seat audibly engages. With the seat properly locked in posi- tion, you will not see the red marking on the seat base.

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Lumbar support

Multicontour seat*

왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 38).

The curvature of the driver’s seat can be adjusted to help enhance lower back sup- port and seating comfort. The lever for lumbar support adjustment is located on the right hand side of the driver’s seat backrest.

The multicontour seat has an extendable seat cushion and inflatable air chambers built into the backrest to provide additional lumbar and side support. The seat cushion depth, seat backrest cushion-height and curvature can be con- tinuously varied with switches on the in- side of each front seat base after the ignition is switched on (컄 page 38).

1 Adjustment lever 왘 Move adjustment lever 1 in direction

of arrows until you have reached a comfortable seating position.

1 Seat cushion depth 2 Backrest side bolsters 3 Backrest center 4 Backrest bottom

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Seat cushion depth 왘 Adjust the seat cushion depth to the

length of your upper leg with switch 1.

Backrest contour 왘 Adjust the contour of the seat backrest

to the desired position with switch æ or ç.

왘 Move the seat backrest support to the bottom with button 4 or to the center with button 3.

Backrest side bolsters 왘 Adjust the side bolsters so that they

provide good lateral support with switch 2.

Rear seats

Warning!

Rear seat adjustment

Warning!

Fore and aft adjustment (second-row seats only) The handles for adjusting the seats are located on the front of each seat base.

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According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seat- ing position. Thus, we strongly recommend that children be placed in the rear seats. Re- gardless of seating position, children 12 years old and under must be seated and properly secured in an appropriate infant or toddler restraint, or booster seat recom- mended for the size and weight of the child. For additional information, see “Children in the vehicle” (컄 page 82). A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is significantly increased if the child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle and the child is not properly secured in the child restraint.

Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat backrest in an excessively reclined position as this can be dangerous. You could slide under the seat belt in a collision. If you slide under it, the belt would apply force at the ab- domen or neck. That could cause serious or fatal injuries. The seat backrest and seat belts provide the best restraint when the wearer is in a nearly upright position and belts are properly positioned on the body.

Your seat must be adjusted so that you can correctly fasten your seat belt (컄 page 50). Never place hands under the seat or near any moving parts while a seat is being ad- justed.

1 Adjustment handle 왘 Pull up handle 1 in direction of arrow

and hold it there.

왘 Move seat to the desired position. 왘 Release handle 1.

The seat must audibly engage.

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Seat backrest tilt (second-row seats) The handles for adjusting the seats are located on the rear of each seat base.

Seat backrest tilt (third-row seats) The handles for adjusting the seats are located on the outer side of each seat backrest.

왘 To move seat backrest back, lean light-

ly against backrest.

왘 To move seat backrest forward, lean

forward with handle 1 pulled and held at resistance point. The seat backrest will move forward against your back.

왘 Release handle 1 when the seat back- rest has reached the desired position. To make sure the seat backrest has en- gaged, lean firmly against the backrest.

1 Adjustment handle 왘 While seated, pull handle 1 in direc- tion of arrow to resistance point and hold it there.

1 Adjustment handle 왘 While seated, pull handle 1 in direc-

tion of arrow and hold it there.

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왘 To move seat backrest back, lean

Head restraint height

lightly against backrest.

왘 To move seat backrest forward, lean

forward with handle 1 pulled. The seat backrest will move forward against your back.

왘 Release handle 1 when the seat back- rest has reached the desired position. To make sure the seat backrest has en- gaged, lean firmly against the backrest.

Warning!

For your protection, drive only with properly positioned head restraints.

Adjust head restraint so that the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at eye level. This will reduce the poten- tial for injury to the head and neck in the event of an accident or similar situation.

Second-row seat head restraint 1 Head restraint 2 Release button

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Raising: 왘 Manually adjust the height of head

restraint 1 by pulling it upward to the desired position.

Lowering: 왘 To lower head restraint 1, push

release button 2 and press down on head restraint 1.

The third-row seat head restraints are adjusted in the same manner.

The tilt of the second-row head re- straints is adjusted in the same manner as the front-seat head restraints, see “Head restraint tilt” (컄 page 45). The tilt of the third-row head restraints cannot be adjusted.

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Head restraints

Removing head restraints

Warning!

For your protection, drive only with properly positioned head restraints.

Adjust head restraint so that the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at eye level. This will reduce the poten- tial for injury to the head and neck in the event of an accident or similar situation.

Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head restraints installed when the rear seats are occupied. Head restraints are intended to help reduce injuries during an accident.

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Seat position for head restraint removal 왘 When removing the head restraint of a second-row seat, adjust the seat to the rear as far as possible (컄 page 137) and fold the seat backrest (컄 page 134) forward.

1 Head restraint 2 Release button 왘 To remove head restraint 1, pull head

restraint 1 to its highest position.

왘 Push release button 2 and pull out

head restraint.

Installing head restraints 왘 Insert head restraint 1 into openings

on the seat backrest.

On the second-row seats, the guide bar with the detent must be on the left.

왘 Push head restraint 1 down until it au-

dibly engages.

왘 Push release button 2 and adjust

head restraint 1 to the desired posi- tion (컄 page 139).

Armrests The second-row seat armrests can be fold- ed up, when loading for example, and ad- justed.

Folding up 왘 Move the armrest into a vertical posi-

tion until it engages.

Adjusting 왘 With the armrest folded up, disengage the armrest by pushing it towards the rear slightly.

왘 Fold the armrest down to the lowest

and then to the desired position until it engages.

왘 To readjust the armrest to a higher

position, move armrest up to the desired position until it engages.

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If you wish to readjust the armrest to a lower position, you must first fold up the armrest again and repeat the steps above.

Seat heating*

Front-seat heating The switches for front-seat heating are lo- cated in the center console. The red indica- tor lamps in the switch come on to show which heating level you have selected.

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Warning!

The seat heating switches off automatically. However, should a malfunction occur and the automatic switch-off function fail, the seat cushion and seat backrest can become very hot. This may cause burns.

Always be aware of the selected heating level for all seats equipped with seat heat- ing. Vehicle occupants, especially occu- pants who suffer from spinal cord injuries or spinal cord disorders, may not notice that the seat heating is switched on and/or if the seat heating does not switch off as intend- ed. To reduce the risk of burns and personal injury, take notice of wether and how the seat heaters are operational and switch off manually if necessary.

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Level off

No indicator lamps on. One indicator lamp on. The seat heating automatically switches off after approximately 20 minutes. Two indicator lamps on. The seat heating automatically switches to level 1 after approxi- mately 10 minutes. Three indicator lamps on. The seat heating automatically switches to level 2 after approxi- mately 5 minutes.

1 Seat heating switch, front seats 2 Indicator lamps 왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 38).

Switching on 왘 Press switch 1.

Three red indicator lamps 2 in the switch come on.

왘 Continue pressing switch 1 until

desired seat heating level is reached.

Switching off 왘 Press switch 1 repeatedly until all

indicator lamps 2 go out.

Second-row seat heating The switches for the second-row seats are located in the rear center console.

If one or more of the indicator lamps 2 on seat heating switch 1 are flashing, there is insufficient voltage due to too many electrical consumers being switched on. The seat heating switches off automatically. The seat heating will switch back on again automatically as soon as sufficient voltage is available.

1 Seat heating switch 2 Indicator lamps 왘 Operate the seat heating for the second-row seats as described in “Front-seat heating” (컄 page 141).

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Warning!

Do not activate the memory function while driving. Activating the memory function while driving could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

Controls in detail Memory function*

Prior to operating the vehicle, the driver should check and adjust the seat height, seat position fore and aft, and seat back- rest angle if necessary, to ensure adequate control, reach and comfort. The head re- straint should also be adjusted for proper height. See also the section on air bags (컄 page 71) for proper seat positioning. In addition, adjust the steering wheel to ensure adequate control, reach, operation and comfort. Both the interior and exterior rear view mirrors should be adjusted for adequate rear vision. Fasten seat belts. Infants and small chil- dren should be seated in a properly se- cured restraint system that complies with U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stan- dard 213 and 225 and Canadian Motor Ve- hicle Safety Standards 213 and 210.2.

With the memory function you can store up to three different settings for each front seat. The following settings are saved for each stored position on the entry side of the driver’s seat: 앫 Driver’s seat, head restraint height and

backrest position

앫 Steering wheel position 앫 Driver’s side exterior rear view mirror

position

앫 Passenger-side exterior rear view

mirror position

The following are saved for each stored po- sition on the entry side of the front passen- ger seat: 앫 Front passenger seat, head restraint

height and backrest position

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The memory button and stored position buttons are located on the entry side of each front seat base.

Memory button Stored positions

1, 2, 3
왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 38). or 왘 Open the respective door.

Controls in detail Memory function*

Storing positions into memory

Recalling positions from memory

왘 Adjust the seats, steering wheel and exterior rear view mirrors to the de- sired position (컄 page 42).

왘 Press memory button M. 왘 Release memory button M and press

stored position 1, 2 or 3 within 3 seconds. All settings are stored to the selected position.

Do not operate the power seats using memory button M if the seat backrest is in an excessively reclined position. Doing so could cause damage to front or rear seats. First move seat backrest to an upright position.

왘 Press and hold memory position

button 1, 2 or 3 until the seat, steering wheel and exterior rear view mirrors have fully moved to the stored posi- tions.

Releasing the memory position button stops movement to the stored posi- tions immediately.

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Controls in detail Memory function*

Storing exterior rear view mirror parking position

For easier parking, you can adjust the passenger-side exterior rear view mirror so that you can see the right rear wheel as soon as you engage reverse gear R. You can switch the parking position fea- ture on and off in the control system. For information on activating the parking position feature, see “Setting parking posi- tion for exterior rear view mirror*” (컄 page 190).

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왘 Adjust the passenger-side exterior rear view mirror with button 1 so that you see the rear wheel and the road curb.

왘 Press memory button M. 왘 Within 3 seconds, press adjustment

button 1 once more. The parking position is stored if the mirror does not move.

If the mirror does move, repeat the above steps. After the setting is stored, you can move the mirror again.

1 Adjustment button 2 Passenger-side exterior rear view mir-

ror

M Memory button 왘 Stop the vehicle in a safe location. 왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 38). 왘 Press button 2 on the door control

panel. The passenger-side exterior rear view mirror is selected. The indicator lamp on button 2 comes on.

왔 Lighting For information on how to switch on the headlamps and use the turn signals, see “Switching on headlamps” (컄 page 58) and “Turn signals” (컄 page 58).

If you drive in countries where vehicles drive on the other side of the road than the country in which the vehicle is reg- istered, you must have the headlamps modified for symmetrical low beams. Relevant information can be obtained at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.

Vehicles equipped with active Bi-Xenon* headlamps: The active Bi-Xenon* headlamps moni- tor the vehicles steering angle, then au- tomatically shift their beams to either side to better follow the curvature of the road ahead, increasing usable illu- mination over conventional headlamps.

Controls in detail Lighting

Exterior lamp switch

M Off

The exterior lamp switch is located on the dashboard to the left of the steering wheel.

Daytime running lamp mode (컄 page 149)

U Automatic headlamp mode

Daytime running lamp mode (컄 page 148)

C Parking lamps (also tail lamps,

license plate lamps, side marker lamps, instrument panel lamps) B Low beam headlamps (or high

beam headlamps when the combination switch is pushed forward) and parking lamps

ˆ Standing lamps, right (turn left one

stop)

‚ Standing lamps, left (turn left two

stops)

‡ Indicator lamp for front fog lamps* † Indicator lamp for rear fog lamp

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With the SmartKey removed from the starter switch and the driver’s door open, a warning sounds if the parking lamps or low beam headlamps are switched on. The message Switch off lights appears in the multifunction display.

With the daytime running lamp mode activated and the engine running, the low beam headlamps cannot be switched off manually. For information on how to activate the daytime running lamp mode, see “Day- time running lamp mode” (컄 page 149).

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Manual headlamp mode The low beam headlamps and the parking lamps can be switched on and off with the exterior lamp switch.

Automatic headlamp mode The following lamps switch on and off au- tomatically depending on the brightness of