2010 Mercedes-benz R Class Owners Manual

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251_AKB; 4; 52, en-US d2ureepe, 94 Mirrors Interior rear view mirror X Adjust the interior rear view mirror manually. Interior rear view mirror, antiglare position X Tilt the mirror to the antiglare position by moving lever : towards the windshield. The interior rear view mirror is dimmed. Exterior rear view mirrors G Warning! Exercise care when using the passenger-side exterior rear view mirror. The mirror surface is convex (outwardly curved surface for a wider field of view). Objects in mirror are closer than they appear. Check your interior rear view mirror and glance over your shoulder before changing lanes. 2009-03-23T09:22:52+01:00 - Seite 94 Version: 2.11.8.1 X Switch on the ignition. X Press button : for the driver’s side exterior rear view mirror or button = for the passenger-side exterior rear view mirror. The indicator lamp in the respective button comes on for approximately 15 seconds. If you do not make adjustments to the selected exterior rear view mirror within 15 seconds, the indicator lamp goes out. You will then have to select the desired exterior rear view mirror again before adjustments can be made. Adjustments can only be made with the indicator lamp for the respective exterior rear view mirror button illuminated. X Press adjustment button ; up, down, left or right according to the desired setting. ! If an exterior rear view mirror was forcibly hit from the front, manually snap it back into place. ! Vehicle with power folding exterior rear view mirrors: If an exterior rear view mirror housing is forcibly pushed forward (hit from the rear) or forcibly pushed rearward (hit from front), press fold button to fold mirrors in, then press fold button again to fold mirrors out. Do not force mirrors by hand as this may damage the adjustment mechanism. The mirror housing is then properly positioned and you can adjust the mirror in the usual manner. i At low ambient temperatures, the exterior rear view mirrors will be heated automatically. Auto-dimming rear view mirrors The exterior rear view mirror on the driver’s side and the interior rear view mirror will respond automatically to glare when the ignition is switched on and incoming light 251_AKB; 4; 52, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-03-23T09:22:52+01:00 - Seite 95 Version: 2.11.8.1 from headlamps falls on the sensor in the interior rear view mirror. The rear view mirrors will not react if the automatic transmission is set to reverse gear R or the interior lighting is switched on. G Warning! The auto-dimming function does not react if incoming light is not aimed directly at sensors in the interior rear view mirror. The interior rear view mirror and the exterior rear view mirror on the driver’s side do not react, for example, when transporting cargo which covers the rear window. Light hitting the mirror(s) at certain angles (incident light) could blind you. As a result, you may not be able to observe traffic conditions and could cause an accident. Exterior rear view mirror parking position For more convenient parking, you can set the passenger-side exterior rear view mirror so that you can see the rear wheel and the road curb. Setting and storing the parking position X Switch on the ignition. X Press button =, to select the passenger- side exterior rear view mirror. Mirrors 95 X Shift the automatic transmission into reverse gear R. The passenger-side exterior rear view mirror moves to the preset parking position. X Adjust the passenger-side exterior rear view mirror with adjustment button ; so that you see the rear wheel and the road curb. The exterior rear view mirror parking position is stored. Calling up the parking position X Switch on the ignition. X Press button =, to select the passenger- side exterior rear view mirror. X Shift the automatic transmission into reverse gear R. The passenger-side exterior rear view mirror moves to the stored parking position. The passenger-side exterior rear view mirror returns to its previously stored driving position R10 seconds after you have put the gear selector lever out of reverse gear R Rimmediately once your vehicle exceeds a speed of approximately 6 mph (10 km/h) Rimmediately when you press button : to select the driver’s side exterior rear view mirror Power folding exterior rear view mirrors ! Before you drive the vehicle through an automatic car wash, fold in the exterior rear view mirrors. Otherwise they may get damaged. 251_AKB; 4; 52, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-03-23T09:22:52+01:00 - Seite 96 Version: 2.11.8.1 96 Memory function Folding in and out automatically The function must be activated in the fold-in function for the exterior rear view mirrors of the Convenience submenu (Y page 138). The exterior rear view mirrors fold in automatically as soon as the vehicle is locked from the outside. The exterior rear view mirrors fold out automatically as soon as the vehicle is unlocked and the driver’s or front passenger door are subsequently opened. Synchronizing The power folding rear view mirrors may have to be synchronized after the vehicle battery has been disconnected or discharged. If the exterior rear view mirrors do not fold properly upon locking or unlocking the vehicle, do the following: X Make sure the power folding function in the control system is activated (Y page 138). X When power folding function is activated and the exterior rear view mirrors still do not fold properly: Fold each exterior rear view mirror in completely (Y page 96). X Fold each exterior rear view mirror out completely (Y page 96). When the exterior rear view mirrors fold properly upon locking the vehicle, the exterior mirrors are synchronized. Otherwise repeat the above steps. Folding in and out manually The exterior rear view mirrors can vibrate if they are not folded out completely. X Switch on the ignition. X Folding in: Briefly press button :. Both exterior rear view mirrors fold in. i At speeds above approximately 30 mph (47 km/h), you will not be able to fold the exterior mirrors in. X Folding out: Briefly press button :. Both exterior rear view mirrors fold out. ! If an exterior rear view mirror housing is forcibly pushed forward (hit from the rear) or forcibly pushed rearward (hit from the front), press button : to fold mirrors in. Then press button : again to fold mirrors out. Do not force mirrors by hand as this may damage the adjustment mechanism. The mirror housing is then properly positioned and you can adjust the mirror in the usual manner. Make sure both rear view mirrors are folded out before driving off. Memory function Notes With the memory function you can store up to three different configurations per front seat. 251_AKB; 4; 52, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-03-23T09:22:52+01:00 - Seite 97 Version: 2.11.8.1 Each memory position button on the driver’s side can store all of the following settings: RSeat position RSteering wheel position RExterior rear view mirrors’ position G Warning! Do not activate the memory function while driving. Activating the memory function while driving could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Each memory position button on the front passenger side can store the setting of the seat position. Storing positions into memory X Adjust the seats. X On the driver’s side, also adjust the steering wheel and exterior rear view mirrors to the desired positions. X Press memory button M once and within 3 seconds press memory position button 1, 2 or 3. When the settings are stored to the selected position, an acknowledgement signal sounds. Recalling positions from memory X Press and hold desired memory position button 1, 2 or 3 until the seat has moved to the stored position completely. On the Lighting 97 driver’s side, also wait for the steering wheel and exterior rear view mirrors to move to the stored position. i Releasing the memory position button stops movement to the stored positions immediately. Lighting Notes i If you drive in countries with left-hand driving, you must have the headlamps modified for symmetrical low beams. Relevant information can be obtained at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. i Vehicles equipped with active Bi-Xenon headlamps: The active Bi-Xenon headlamps increase usable illumination over conventional headlamps because they follow the curvature of the road ahead. The beams of the active Bi-Xenon headlamps shift to either side according to the vehicle’s steering angle and speed. Exterior lamp switch 1 W Standing lamps, left 2 X Standing lamps, right 3 $ Off Daytime running lamp mode 4 Ã Automatic headlamp mode Daytime running lamp mode 251_AKB; 4; 52, en-US d2ureepe, 98 Lighting 5 T Parking lamps (also tail lamps, license plate lamps, side marker lamps and instrument panel lamps) 6 L Low-beam headlamps or high-beam headlamps 7 N Front fog lamps 8 R Rear fog lamp i The exterior lamps (except standing lamps or parking lamps) go out automatically when you remove the SmartKey from the starter switch or open the driver’s door with the ignition switched off. When the parking lamps or the rear fog lamp are switched on and you remove the SmartKey from the starter switch and open the driver’s door, an acoustic signal sounds. In addition the message Switch Off Lights appears in the multifunction display. Switch off the parking lamps or the rear fog lamp manually. ! Failure to switch off the parking lamps when leaving the vehicle may result in a discharged battery. Low-beam headlamps The low-beam headlamps can be switched on and off with the exterior lamp switch. X Switch on the ignition. X Switching on: Turn the exterior lamp switch to position L. The following lamps come on: RLow-beam headlamps RTail lamps RParking lamps RLicense plate lamps RSide marker lamps 2009-03-23T09:22:52+01:00 - Seite 98 Version: 2.11.8.1 RInstrument panel lamps RGreen indicator lamp L in the instrument cluster X Switching off: Turn the exterior lamp switch to position $. Automatic headlamp mode The following lamps come on and go out automatically depending on the brightness of the ambient light: RLow-beam headlamps RTail lamps RParking lamps RLicense plate lamps RSide marker lamps G Warning! If the exterior lamp switch is set to Ã, the headlamps will not automatically come on under foggy conditions. To minimize risk to you and to others, activate headlamps by turning exterior lamp switch to L when driving or when traffic and/or ambient lighting conditions require you to do so. In low ambient lighting conditions, only switch from position Ã to L with the vehicle at a standstill in a safe location. Switching from Ã to L will briefly switch off the headlamps. Doing so while driving in low ambient lighting conditions may result in an accident. The automatic headlamp feature is only an aid to the driver. The driver is responsible for the operation of the vehicle’s lights at all times. X Switching on: Turn the exterior lamp switch to position Ã. 251_AKB; 4; 52, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-03-23T09:22:52+01:00 - Seite 99 Version: 2.11.8.1 The following lamps come on and go out depending on the brightness of the ambient light with the SmartKey in starter switch position 1 or the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button pressed once: Rtail lamps Rparking lamps Rlicense plate lamps Rside marker lamps When the engine is running, the low-beam headlamps will also come on and turn off automatically. Canada only: High-beam headlamps are only available with the exterior lamp switch in position L. Daytime running lamp mode In Canada, the daytime running lamp mode is mandatory and therefore in a constant mode. In the USA, the daytime running lamp mode is deactivated by default. X Activate the daytime running lamp mode using the control system, see “Switching daytime running lamp mode on or off (USA only)” (Y page 134). X Turn the exterior lamp switch to position $ or Ã. When the engine is running, the low-beam headlamps come on. In low ambient lighting conditions, the following lamps will come on additionally: RTail lamps RParking lamps RLicense plate lamps RSide marker lamps With the daytime running lamp mode activated and the engine running, you cannot switch off the low-beam headlamps manually. Lighting 99 Canada only With the exterior lamp switch in position $ or Ã, you cannot switch on the high- beam headlamps. The high-beam flasher is available at all times. X For nighttime driving turn the exterior lamp switch to position L to permit activation of the high-beam headlamps. When the engine is running, and you Rshift from a driving position to neutral position N or park position P with the vehicle at a standstill, the low-beam headlamps will go out with a delay of 3 minutes Rturn the exterior lamp switch to position T, the low-beam headlamps, the tail and parking lamps, the license plate lamps and the side marker lamps come on Rturn the exterior lamp switch to position L, the manual headlamp mode has priority over the daytime running lamp mode The corresponding exterior lamps come on (Y page 97). USA only You can only switch on the high-beam headlamps in low ambient lighting conditions. The high-beam flasher is available at all times. X For nighttime driving turn the exterior lamp switch to position L or Ã to permit activation of the high-beam headlamps. When the engine is running, and you turn the exterior lamp switch to position T or L, the manual headlamp mode has priority over the daytime running lamp mode. The corresponding exterior lamps come on (Y page 97). Fog lamps Fog lamps cannot be switched on with the exterior lamp switch in position Ã. 251_AKB; 4; 52, en-US d2ureepe, 100 Lighting G Warning! In low ambient lighting or foggy conditions, only switch from position Ã to L with the vehicle at a standstill in a safe location. Switching from Ã to L will briefly switch off the headlamps. Doing so while driving in low ambient lighting conditions may result in an accident. Fog lamps will operate with the parking lamps and/or the low-beam headlamps on. Fog lamps should only be used in conjunction with low-beam headlamps. Consult your State or Province Motor Vehicle Regulations regarding permissible lamp operation. X Switch on the ignition. X Turn the exterior lamp switch to position T or L (Y page 97). X Switching on front fog lamps: Pull out the exterior lamp switch to first stop. The green indicator lamp N in the exterior lamp switch comes on. X Switching on rear fog lamp: Pull out the exterior lamp switch to second stop. The rear fog lamp, the front fog lamps, the green and the yellow indicator lamp R in the exterior lamp switch come on. X Switching off front fog lamps/rear fog lamp: Push in the exterior lamp switch to its stop. Locator lighting and night security illumination Locator lighting and night security illumination are described in the “Control system” section, see “Switching locator lighting on or off” (Y page 135) and “Switching night security illumination (Headlamps delayed shut-off feature) on or off” (Y page 135). 2009-03-23T09:22:52+01:00 - Seite 100 Version: 2.11.8.1 Combination switch Turn signals X Press the combination switch in direction of arrow ; or ?. The corresponding turn signal indicator lamp ! or # in the instrument cluster flashes. The combination switch resets automatically after major steering wheel movements. i To signal minor directional changes such as changing lanes, press the combination switch only to point of resistance and release. The corresponding turn signal lamps will flash three times. High beam X Turn the exterior lamp switch to position L (Y page 97). X Switching on: Push the combination switch in direction of arrow :. The high-beam headlamp indicator lamp K in the instrument cluster comes on. X Switching off: Pull the combination switch in direction of arrow = to its original position. i Also note the information on high-beam headlamps with activated automatic headlamp mode (Y page 98) or the daytime running lamp mode (Y page 99). 251_AKB; 4; 52, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-03-23T09:22:52+01:00 - Seite 101 Version: 2.11.8.1 High-beam flasher X Switching on: Pull the combination switch briefly in direction of arrow =. Hazard warning flasher The hazard warning flasher can be switched on at all times, even with the SmartKey removed from the starter switch. The hazard warning flasher comes on automatically when an air bag deploys. X Switching on: Press hazard warning flasher switch :. All turn signal lamps are flashing. i With the hazard warning flasher activated and the combination switch set for either left or right turn, only the respective left or right turn signals will operate when the ignition is switched on. X Switching off: Press hazard warning flasher switch : again. i If the hazard warning flasher has been activated automatically, press hazard warning flasher switch : to switch it off. Headlamp cleaning system The headlamps will be cleaned with a high- pressure water jet automatically when the engine is running and you have Rswitched on the headlamps Lighting 101 and Rthe windshield wipers have wiped the windshield with washer fluid five times The counter resets when you switch off the headlamps. For information on filling up the washer reservoir, see “Washer system and headlamp cleaning system” (Y page 226). Corner-illuminating front fog lamps The corner-illuminating front fog lamps improve illumination of the area in the direction into which you are turning. The corner-illuminating front fog lamps will only operate Rin low ambient lighting conditions Rat vehicle speeds below 25 mph (40 km/h) Rwith the front fog lamps switched off Rwhen the engine is running Switching on X Turn the exterior lamp switch to position L or Ã. or X Activate the daytime running lamp mode (Y page 99). X Switch on the left or right turn signal, depending on whether you are turning left or right. The respective front fog lamp comes on. If you have switched on the turn signal for one side but turn the steering wheel in the other direction, the corner-illuminating front fog lamp on the side of the turn signal comes on. or X Turn the steering wheel in the desired direction. Driving forward: The front fog lamp on the side of your steering direction comes on. 251_AKB; 4; 52, en-US d2ureepe, 102 Lighting Driving in reverse: The front fog lamp opposite to your steering direction comes on. The corner-illuminating front fog lamps will come on automatically depending on the steering angle, even if you did not switch on either turn signal. If the corner-illuminating front fog lamps came on automatically, they will also go out automatically depending on the steering angle and vehicle speed. The corner-illuminating front fog lamps temporarily come on on both sides of the vehicle if you turn the steering wheel in one direction and then again in the other direction shortly thereafter. The corner-illuminating front fog lamp remains lit for a short time only. It then goes out automatically. Switching off X Switch off the left or right turn signal. or X Steer straight ahead. i There may be a brief delay before the corner-illuminating front fog lamps go out. 2009-03-23T09:22:52+01:00 - Seite 102 Version: 2.11.8.1 Interior lighting in the front : p Left front reading lamp on/off ; v Rear interior lighting on/off = ~ Automatic control on/off ? c Front interior lighting on/off A p Right front reading lamp on/off B Front interior lighting C Front reading lamps D Front interior lighting Automatic control X Activating: Press button ~. Button ~ disengages and sits flush with the other buttons. The interior lighting comes on when you Runlock the vehicle Rremove the SmartKey from the starter switch (Interior Lighting Delayed Shut-off must be switched on (Y page 136)) Ropen a door Ropen the tailgate The interior lighting goes out after a short time. 251_AKB; 4; 52, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-03-23T09:22:52+01:00 - Seite 103 Version: 2.11.8.1 i If a door remains open, the interior lamps go out automatically after approximately 5 minutes when the SmartKey is removed or in starter switch position 0. X Deactivating: Press button ~. Button ~ engages. Manual control ! An interior lamp switched on manually does not go out automatically. Leaving an interior lamp switched on for an extended period of time with the engine turned off could result in a discharged battery. X Switching front interior lighting on/ off: Press switch c. X Switching rear interior lighting on/off: Press switch v. X Switching front reading lamps on/off: Press respective switch p. Emergency lighting The interior lighting comes on automatically if the vehicle is involved in an accident. Switching off: X Press button ~. or X Press hazard warning flasher switch (Y page 101). or X Unlock the vehicle with the SmartKey. Interior lighting in the rear ! An interior lamp switched on manually does not go out automatically. Leaving an interior lamp switched on for an extended period of time with the engine turned off could result in a discharged battery. Wipers 103 Second-row reading lamps X Switching rear reading lamps on/off: Press second-row reading lamp : where indicated by the arrow. Third-row reading lamps and interior lighting : p Right third-row reading lamp on/off ; p Left third-row reading lamp on/off = Left third-row reading lamp ? Rear interior lighting A Right third-row reading lamp i The rear interior lighting is switched on and off using the button on the front overhead control panel (Y page 102). Wipers Notes ! Do not operate the wipers when the windshield/rear window is dry. Dust that 2009-03-23T09:22:52+01:00 - Seite 104 Version: 2.11.8.1 When you select intermittent wiping, the rain sensor is activated. The rain sensor sets a suitable wiping interval depending on the wetness of the sensor surface automatically. ! Do not leave windshield wipers on an intermittent setting when the vehicle is taken to an automatic car wash or during windshield cleaning. Windshield wipers will operate in the presence of water sprayed on the windshield, and windshield wipers may be damaged as a result. ! If you have set intermittent wiping, dirt on the surface of the rain sensor or optical effects may cause the windshield wipers to wipe in an undesired fashion. This could then damage the windshield wiper blades or scratch the windshield. You should therefore switch off the windshield wipers when weather conditions are dry. X Turn the combination switch to position Ä or Å. After the initial wipe, pauses between wipes are controlled by the rain sensor automatically. Intermittent wiping is interrupted when the vehicle is at a standstill and a front door is opened. This protects persons getting into or out of the vehicle from being sprayed. Intermittent wiping will be continued when all doors are closed and Rthe automatic transmission is in drive position D or reverse gear R or Rthe wiper setting is changed using the combination switch 251_AKB; 4; 52, en-US d2ureepe, 104 Wipers accumulates on a windshield/rear window might scratch the glass and/or damage the wiper blades when wiping occurs on a dry windshield/rear window. If it is necessary to operate the wipers in dry weather conditions, always operate the wipers with washer fluid. Windshield wipers X Observe notes on page (Y page 103). Switching on/off Combination switch 1 $ Windshield wipers off 2 Ä Slow intermittent wiping6 3 Å Fast intermittent wiping7 4 ° Slow continuous wiping 5 ¯ Fast continuous wiping B í Single wipe/ î Wiping with washer fluid X Switch on the ignition. X Turn the combination switch to the desired position, depending on the intensity of the rain. Intermittent wiping Only switch on intermittent wiping under wet weather conditions or in the presence of precipitation. 6 Rain sensor operation with low sensitivity. 7 Rain sensor operation with high sensitivity. 251_AKB; 4; 52, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-03-23T09:22:52+01:00 - Seite 105 Version: 2.11.8.1 Single wipe X Press the combination switch briefly in direction of arrow B to the resistance point. The windshield wipers wipe one time without washer fluid. Wiping with washer fluid X Press the combination switch in direction of arrow B past the resistance point. The windshield wipers operate with washer fluid. i To prevent smears on the windshield or noisy/chattering wiper blades, wipe with washer fluid every now and then even when it is raining. For information on filling up the washer reservoir, see “Washer system and headlamp cleaning system” (Y page 226). For information on cleaning the headlamps with washer fluid, see “Headlamp cleaning system” (Y page 101). Rear window wiper/washer X Observe notes on page (Y page 103). The rear window wiper engages automatically when the automatic transmission is shifted into reverse gear R with the windshield wipers switched on. Wipers 105 3 Intermittent wiping 4 Rear window wiper off 5 Wiping rear window with washer fluid X Switch on the ignition. X Turn rear window wiper switch : to the desired position. Rear window wiper indicator B appears in the lower multifunction display when the rear window wiper is activated. For information on filling up the washer reservoir, see “Washer system and headlamp cleaning system” (Y page 226). Problems with wipers ! If anything blocks the wipers (leaves, snow, etc.), switch them off immediately. For safety reasons, stop the vehicle in a safe location, and R- remove the SmartKey from the starter switch or turn off the engine by pressing the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button and open the driver’s door (with the driver’s door open, starter switch is in position 0, same as with SmartKey removed from starter switch) Combination switch : Rear window wiper switch 2 Wiping rear window with washer fluid - engage the parking brake before attempting to remove any blockage. RRemove blockage. RTurn the wipers on again. 251_AKB; 4; 52, en-US d2ureepe, 106 Power windows If the windshield wipers fail to function at all with the combination switch in position Ä or Å, Rset the combination switch to the next higher wiper speed Rhave the windshield wipers checked at the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center Power windows Opening and closing The door windows and the hinged quarter windows are opened and closed electrically. The switches for all door windows and the hinged quarter windows are located on the driver’s door control panel. The switches for the respective door windows are located on the front passenger door and the rear doors. The hinged quarter windows can be operated from the driver’s seat only. i Operating the rear door windows from the rear is not possible when you activate the override switch (Y page 62). G Observe Safety notes, see page 55. G Warning! When opening or closing the windows, make sure there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the opening/closing procedure. The door windows are equipped with the express operation and automatic reversal function. If in express operation mode a door window encounters an obstruction that blocks its path, the automatic reversal function will stop the door window and open it slightly. The door windows operate differently when the switch is pulled and held. See the “Closing when a door window is blocked” section in this chapter for details. The closing of a door window can be immediately halted by releasing the switch or, 2009-03-23T09:22:52+01:00 - Seite 106 Version: 2.11.8.1 if the switch was pulled past the resistance point and released, by either pressing or pulling the respective switch. The closing of the hinged quarter windows can be immediately halted by pressing or pulling the switch. If a window encounters an obstruction that blocks its path in a circumstance where you are closing the windows by pressing and holding button & on the SmartKey or by pressing and holding the lock button (vehicles with KEYLESS-GO) on an outside door handle, the automatic reversal function will not operate. Activate the override switch when children are riding in the back seats of the vehicle. The children may otherwise injure themselves, e.g. by becoming trapped in the window opening. G Warning! Do not keep any part of your body up against the window pane when opening a window. The downward motion of the pane may pull that part of your body down between the window pane and the door frame and trap it there. If there is a risk of entrapment, release the switch and pull it to close the window. i You can also open or close the windows using the SmartKey, see “Summer opening feature” (Y page 108) and “Convenience closing feature” (Y page 108). i After switching off the ignition or removing the SmartKey from the starter switch, you can operate the windows until you open the driver’s or front passenger door. If no door was opened you can operate the windows for up to 5 minutes. 251_AKB; 4; 52, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-03-23T09:22:52+01:00 - Seite 107 Version: 2.11.8.1 Power windows 107 If the door window is blocked again and opens slightly: X Immediately after the door window was blocked, pull and hold the respective switch upward until the door window is fully closed. The door window closes without automatic reversal function. G Warning! Pulling and holding the switch to close the door window immediately after it had been blocked two times will cause the door window to close without any reversal function for as long as you hold the switch. Hinged quarter windows X Switch on the ignition. X Opening: Press switch A and release. Both hinged quarter windows open completely. X Closing: Pull switch A and release. Both hinged quarter windows close completely. i When the obstruction sensor detects that a hinged quarter windows is blocked during the closing process, they will stop and open slightly. X Halting closing process: Press or pull switch A once more during the closing process. The hinged quarter windows will stop and open completely. i For your safety, the hinged quarter windows cannot be opened again until 4 seconds have passed. Synchronizing door windows The door windows must be synchronized after the battery has been disconnected or if the door windows cannot be fully closed (express operation). Door windows X Switch on the ignition. X Opening/closing: Press or pull and hold switch : to ? to the resistance point. The corresponding window moves downward or upward until you release the switch. X Express operation: Press or pull switch : to ? past the resistance point and release. The corresponding window opens or closes completely. X Stopping during express operation: Press or pull the respective switch again. Closing when a door window is blocked G Warning! Make sure that nobody can become trapped and be seriously or even fatally injured when closing a door window with greater force or without automatic reversal function. If the upward movement of a door window is blocked during the closing procedure, the door window will stop and open slightly. X Immediately after the door window has stopped because it was blocked, pull and hold the respective switch upward until the door window is fully closed. The door window closes with greater force. 251_AKB; 4; 52, en-US d2ureepe, 108 Power windows Each door window must be synchronized separately. X Close all doors. X Switch on the ignition. X Pull and hold switch :, ;, = or ? (Y page 107) until the respective door window is closed. The door window opens again slightly. X Pull and hold the respective switch once more immediately until the door window is closed completely. X Hold the respective switch for approximately 1 second. The door window is synchronized. Summer opening feature When the weather is warm, you can ventilate the vehicle before driving off by simultaneously Ropening the door windows Ropening the hinged quarter windows Ropening the tilt/sliding sunroof Ropening the panorama roof with power tilt/ sliding panel and roller sunblinds The summer opening feature can only be activated via the remote control of the SmartKey. The SmartKey must be in close proximity to the driver’s outside door handle. X Aim the transmitter eye of the SmartKey at the driver’s outside door handle. Vehicles without panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel X Press and hold button % on the SmartKey until the windows and the tilt/ sliding sunroof have reached the desired position. The vehicle unlocks. X Release button % on the SmartKey to interrupt the opening procedure. 2009-03-23T09:22:52+01:00 - Seite 108 Version: 2.11.8.1 Vehicles with panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel When roller sunblinds are extended: X Press and hold button % on the SmartKey. The vehicle unlocks. The windows open and the roller sunblinds begin to retract after approximately 1 second. X With the windows opened and the roller sunblinds fully retracted, press and hold button % on the SmartKey again. The tilt/sliding panel opens. X Release button % on the SmartKey to interrupt the opening procedure. When roller sunblinds are retracted: X Press and hold button % on the SmartKey. The vehicle unlocks. The windows and the tilt/sliding panel opens after approximately 1 second. X Release button % on the SmartKey to interrupt the opening procedure. Convenience closing feature When locking the vehicle, you can simultaneously close Rthe door windows Rthe hinged quarter windows Rthe tilt/sliding sunroof Rthe panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel Afterward, you can extend the roller sunblinds of the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel. G Warning! When closing the windows and the tilt/sliding sunroof or panorama roof with power tilt/ sliding panel, make sure there is no danger of 251_AKB; 4; 52, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-03-23T09:22:52+01:00 - Seite 109 Version: 2.11.8.1 Power windows 109 anyone being harmed by the closing procedure. If potential danger exists, proceed as follows: RRelease button & to stop the closing procedure. To open, press and hold button %. To continue the closing procedure after making sure that there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the closing procedure, press and hold button &. Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: RRelease the lock button on the outside door handle to stop the closing procedure. RImmediately pull on the same outside door handle and hold firmly. The windows and the tilt/sliding sunroof or panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel will open for as long as the door handle is held but the door not opened. With SmartKey The SmartKey must be in close proximity to the driver’s outside door handle. X Aim transmitter eye of the SmartKey at the driver’s outside door handle. Vehicles without panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel X Press and hold button & on the SmartKey until the windows and the tilt/ sliding sunroof are closed completely. X Release button & on the SmartKey to interrupt the closing procedure. Vehicles with panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel When tilt/sliding panel is opened: X Press and hold button & on the SmartKey until the windows and the tilt/ sliding panel are closed completely. X Press and hold button & on the SmartKey again. The roller sunblinds extend. X Release button & on the SmartKey to interrupt the closing procedure. When tilt/sliding panel is closed: X Press and hold button & on the SmartKey until the windows and the roller sunblinds are closed completely. X Release button & on the SmartKey to interrupt the closing procedure. With KEYLESS-GO The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be located outside the vehicle within approximately 3 ft (1 m) of a door. X Close all doors. Vehicles without panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel X Press and hold the lock button on an outside door handle (Y page 73) until the windows and the tilt/sliding sunroof are closed completely. X Release the lock button on the outside door handle to interrupt the closing procedure. Vehicles with panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel When tilt/sliding panel is opened: X Press and hold the lock button on an outside door handle (Y page 73) until the 251_AKB; 4; 52, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-03-23T09:22:52+01:00 - Seite 110 Version: 2.11.8.1 110 Driving and parking windows and the tilt/sliding panel are closed completely. X Press and hold the lock button on an outside door handle again. The roller sunblinds extend. X Release the lock button on the outside door handle to interrupt the closing procedure. When tilt/sliding panel is closed: X Press and hold the lock button on an outside door handle (Y page 73) until the windows and the roller sunblinds are closed completely. X Release the lock button on the outside door handle to interrupt the closing procedure. Starting the engine G Warning! Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your health. All exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide (CO), and inhaling it can cause unconsciousness and possible death. Do not run the engine in confined areas (such as a garage) which are not properly ventilated. If you think that exhaust gas fumes are entering the vehicle while driving, have the cause determined and corrected immediately. If you must drive under these conditions, drive only with at least one window fully open at all times. Driving and parking Safety notes G Warning! Make sure absolutely no objects are obstructing the pedals’ range of movement. Keep the driver’s footwell clear of all obstacles. If there are any floormats or carpets in the footwell, make sure the pedals still have sufficient clearance. During sudden driving or braking maneuvers the objects could get caught between the pedals. You could then no longer brake or accelerate. This could lead to accidents and injury. G Warning! With the engine not running, there is no power assistance for the brake and steering systems. In this case, it is important to keep in mind that a considerably higher degree of effort is necessary to brake and steer the vehicle. Adapt your driving accordingly. Automatic transmission Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission : Button for selecting park position P j Park position k Reverse gear i Neutral position h Drive position For more information on how to operate the gear selector lever, see “Automatic transmission” (Y page 115). X Make sure the automatic transmission is in park position P. The transmission position indicator in the multifunction display should be on P (Y page 118). 251_AKB; 4; 52, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-03-23T09:22:52+01:00 - Seite 111 Version: 2.11.8.1 Driving and parking 111 With SmartKey X Do not depress the accelerator pedal. X Gasoline engine: Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 3 (Y page 79) and release it. The engine starts automatically. X Diesel engine: Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 2 (Y page 79). Preglow indicator lamp % in the instrument cluster comes on. X As soon as preglow indicator lamp % goes out, turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 3 and release it. The engine starts automatically. i If the engine is at operating temperature, preglow indicator lamp % may not stay on and you can start the engine without preglowing. With KEYLESS-GO G Warning! As long as the SmartKey is in your vehicle, the vehicle can be started. Therefore, never leave children unattended in the vehicle, as they could otherwise accidentally start the engine. When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. A child’s unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. You can start your vehicle without the SmartKey in the starter switch using the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button. The SmartKey must be located in the vehicle. KEYLESS-GO start/stop button : USA only ; Canada only X Make sure the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button is inserted in the starter switch (Y page 80). i To start the engine with the SmartKey instead of the KEYLESS-GO function, remove the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button from the starter switch. Proceed as described in “With SmartKey” (Y page 111). X Depress the brake pedal during the starting procedure. X Do not depress the accelerator pedal. X Gasoline engine: Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button once. The engine starts automatically. X Diesel engine: Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button once. The engine preglows and starts automatically. i If the engine is at operating temperature, the time the engine needs to preglow is reduced. Starting difficulties ! Remember that extended starting attempts can drain the battery. 251_AKB; 4; 52, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-03-23T09:22:52+01:00 - Seite 112 Version: 2.11.8.1 112 Driving and parking The engine does not start. You can hear the starter. There could be a malfunction in the engine electronics or in the fuel supply system. Carry out the following steps: X If you are starting the engine with the SmartKey: Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 0 and repeat the starting procedure. X If you are starting the engine with KEYLESS- GO: Close any doors that may be open to allow for better detection of the SmartKey. or X Remove the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button from the starter switch. X Start the engine with the SmartKey as radio signals from another source may be interfering with the KEYLESS-GO function. X Repeat the starting procedure. If the engine does not start after several starting attempts: X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call Roadside Assistance. The engine does not start. You cannot hear the starter. The battery may not be charged sufficiently. X Get a jump start (Y page 336). If the engine will not start despite a jump start: X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call Roadside Assistance. The starter has been exposed to excessive temperatures. X Let the starter cool for about 2 minutes. X Repeat the starting procedure. If the engine does not start after several starting attempts: X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call Roadside Assistance. Driving off G Warning! On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in order to obtain braking action. This could result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle control. Your vehicle’s ABS will not prevent this type of loss of control. ! Do not run a cold engine at high engine speeds. Running a cold engine at high engine speeds may shorten the service life of the engine. This is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. ! If an acoustic warning sounds and the message Release Parking Brake appears in the multifunction display when driving off, you have forgotten to release the parking brake. Release the parking brake. ! Avoid spinning of a drive wheel. This may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. ! Simultaneously depressing the accelerator pedal and applying the brakes reduces engine performance and causes premature brake and drivetrain wear which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. i Once the vehicle is in motion, the automatic central locking function engages and the locking knobs in the doors move down. The automatic central locking function can be switched off(Y page 137). Automatic transmission G Warning! It is dangerous to shift the automatic transmission out of park position P or neutral position N if the engine speed is higher than 251_AKB; 4; 52, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-03-23T09:22:52+01:00 - Seite 113 Version: 2.11.8.1 idle speed. If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in reverse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something. Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your right foot is firmly on the brake pedal. ! Only shift the automatic transmission into reverse gear R or park position P when the vehicle is stopped. Otherwise the automatic transmission could be damaged. X Depress the brake pedal. The gear selector lever can now be used. X Shift the automatic transmission into drive position D or reverse gear R. i Shifting the automatic transmission out of park position P is only possible with the brake pedal depressed. Without the brake pedal depressed, the gear selector lever can be moved up or down. However, the parking pawl remains engaged, not allowing shifting to occur. X Wait for the gear selection process to complete before setting the vehicle in motion. X If engaged, release the parking brake. X Release the brake pedal. X Carefully depress the accelerator pedal. After a cold start, the automatic transmission shifts at a higher engine speed. This allows the catalytic converter (gasoline engine) or the oxidation catalyst (diesel engine) to reach its operating temperature earlier. For more information on driving, see “Driving instructions” (Y page 253). Driving and parking 113 Problems while driving The engine runs erratically and misfires RGasoline engine: An ignition cable may be damaged. RThe engine electronics may not be operating properly. RGasoline engine: Unburned gasoline may have entered the catalytic converter and damaged it. X Give very little gas. X Have the problem checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. The coolant temperature is above 248‡ (120†) The coolant is too hot and is no longer cooling the engine. X Stop the vehicle in a safe location as soon as possible. X Turn off the engine immediately. X Allow the engine and coolant to cool off. X Check the coolant level and add coolant if necessary (Y page 225). In case of accident If the vehicle is leaking fuel: X Do not start the engine under any circumstances. X Exit the vehicle at a safe distance from the roadway. X Notify local fire and/or police authorities. If the extent of the damage cannot be determined: X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call Roadside Assistance. If no damage on major assemblies, fuel system, and engine mount can be determined: X Start the engine in the usual manner. 251_AKB; 4; 52, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-03-23T09:22:52+01:00 - Seite 114 Version: 2.11.8.1 114 Driving and parking Parking G Warning! Do not park this vehicle in areas where combustible materials such as grass, hay or leaves can come into contact with the hot exhaust system. These materials could be ignited and cause a vehicle fire. Vehicle movement may result in serious personal injury or damage to the vehicle or vehicle drivetrain. Therefore, always do the following before turning off the engine and leaving the vehicle: RKeep right foot on the brake pedal. REngage the parking brake. RShift the automatic transmission into park position P. RSlowly release the brake pedal. RWhen parked on an incline, always turn the front wheels towards the road curb. RTurn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 0 and remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, or press the KEYLESS- GO start/stop button. RTake the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle when leaving. Parking brake G Warning! Engaging the parking brake while the vehicle is in motion can cause the rear wheels to lock up. You could lose control of the vehicle and cause an accident. In addition, the vehicle’s brake lights do not light up when the parking brake is engaged. G 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. Children could release the parking brake and/or shift the automatic transmission out of park position P, either of which could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. X Releasing: Pull on release handle :. When the ignition is switched on or the engine is running, the brake warning lamp $ (USA only) or J (Canada only) in the instrument cluster goes out. X Engaging: Step on parking brake pedal ; firmly. When the engine is running, the brake warning lamp $ (USA only) or J (Canada only) in the instrument cluster comes on. Turning off the engine G Warning! Do not turn off the engine before the vehicle has come to a complete stop. With the engine not running, there is no power assistance for the brake and steering systems. In this case, it is important to keep in mind that a considerably higher degree of effort is necessary to brake and steer the vehicle. i If the engine cannot be turned off as described, see “Emergency engine shutdown” (Y page 342). X Shift the automatic transmission into park position P. X Engage the parking brake. 251_AKB; 4; 52, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-03-23T09:22:52+01:00 - Seite 115 Version: 2.11.8.1 i Always engage the parking brake in addition to shifting the automatic transmission into park position P. i Observe instructions if you want the automatic transmission to remain in neutral position N, see “Remaining in neutral position N” (Y page 117). With SmartKey X Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 0. X Remove the SmartKey from the starter switch. When you turn off the engine using the SmartKey, and remove the SmartKey from the starter switch or open a front door, the automatic transmission will shift into park position P automatically. G Warning! Keep in mind that turning off the engine alone only will shift the automatic transmission into neutral position N automatically. Always shift the automatic transmission into park position P before turning off the engine. Otherwise the vehicle could roll away which could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. With KEYLESS-GO X Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button. With the driver’s door closed, the starter switch is now in position 1. With the driver’s door opened, the starter switch is set to position 0, same as the SmartKey removed from the starter switch (Y page 79). When you turn off the engine using the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button and open a front door, the automatic transmission will shift into park position P automatically. Automatic transmission 115 G Warning! Keep in mind that turning off the engine alone only will shift the automatic transmission into neutral position N automatically. Always shift the automatic transmission into park position P before turning off the engine. Otherwise the vehicle could roll away which could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. i In an emergency you can turn off the engine while driving by pressing and holding the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button for approximately 3 seconds. If you have started the engine with the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button and cannot turn it off as described above: X Remove the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button from the starter switch. X Insert the SmartKey into the starter switch. The engine turns off. The starter switch is in position 0 (Y page 79). Automatic transmission Introduction For information on driving with an automatic transmission, see “Driving and parking”

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