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Adjusting the luxury head restraints G Warning! When folding back the head restraint side bolsters, do not put your hands between the side bolster and the cushion holder. There is a danger of becoming trapped.

Adjusting the angle of the head restraints G Warning! Vehicles with Rear Seat Entertainment System: When adjusting the head restraint, make sure your fingers do not become caught between the head restraint cushion and the monitor. Failing to do so may lead to injury.

X To adjust the side bolsters of the head

restraint: push or pull right and/or left-

9 For vehicles without memory function only. 10 Only on vehicles with memory function.

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hand side bolster : into the desired position.

X To adjust the angle of the head

restraint: push or pull the head restraint in the direction of arrow ;.

Rear seat head restraints G Warning! For your protection, drive only with properly positioned head restraints. Adjust the head restraint in such a way that it is as close to the head as possible and the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at eye level. This will reduce the potential for injury to the head and neck in the event of an accident or similar situation. With a rear seat occupied, make sure to move the respective head restraint up from the lowest non-use position and have the occupant adjust the head restraint properly. Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head restraints installed when the rear seats are occupied. Head restraints are intended to help reduce injuries during an accident.

Adjusting the head restraint height (2nd and 3rd rows of seats)

Outer seat head restraints in the 2nd row of seats

Outer seat head restraints in the 3rd row of seats X If the head restraint is fully lowered, it is

necessary to press release catch :.

X To raise: pull the head restraint up to the

desired position.

X To lower: press release catch : and push

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

Adjusting the rear seat head restraint angle The angle of the head restraints for the outer seats in the 2nd row of seats is adjusted in the same way as for the front head restraints (Y page 101). The angle of the head restraints on the center seat in the 2nd row of seats and in the 3rd row of seats cannot be adjusted. Removing/installing the rear head restraints G Warning! Occupants should only travel sitting on seats which have the head restraints installed. In the event of an accident, this reduces the risk of injury for passengers seated in the rear compartment.

If you wish to remove the head restraints from the outer seats in the 2nd row of seats, you must move the respective seat as far back as possible (Y page 103). Then fold the seat backrest forwards. You can remove the head restraints in the 2nd row of seats (center seat and outer seats) and

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the head restraints in the 3rd row of seats in the same way.

Removing the head restraints from the outer seats in the 2nd row of seats X To remove: pull the head restraint up to

the stop.

X Press release catch : and pull the head

restraint out of the guides.

X To re-install: place the head restraint in

the guides of the backrest.

i For the head restraints on the outer seats in the 2nd row of seats, the notches on the guide rod must be on the left-hand side when viewed in the direction of travel.

X Push the head restraint down until you hear

it engage in position.

Adjusting the seats in the 2nd and 3rd row G Warning Never travel in a moving vehicle with the seat backrest in an excessively reclined position as this can be dangerous. You could slide under the seat belt in a collision. If you slide under it, the seat belt would apply force at the abdomen or neck. This could cause serious or fatal injuries. The seat backrest and seat belt provide the best restraint when the wearer is in a position that is as upright as possible and the seat belt is properly positioned on the body. Your seat belt must be adjusted so that you can correctly fasten your seat belt.

Never place hands under the seat or near any moving parts while a seat is being adjusted. After adjusting the seat, always ensure that the seat and the backrest are correctly engaged. The backrest must be in an upright position. An outer seat in the second row is only locked correctly if lock verification indicator : is folded in and red marking ; is just visible. If the seat and backrest are not correctly latched, the seat could move forward and the backrest could fold down. While braking, changing direction, or in an accident, you could slide under the seat belt. The child seat would no longer be correctly supported or correctly positioned and would no longer carry out its intended function. This could cause serious or fatal injuries.

Seat locked When the seat is locked, lock verification indicator : is folded in and indicator area ; is barely visible.

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Setting the seat fore-and-aft position (outer seats in the 2nd row)

X Pull lever : in the direction of the arrow to

the pressure point and hold it in this position.

X Press your back lightly against the backrest

to tilt it towards the rear.

or X Relieve the pressure on the backrest to

allow it to fold forwards.

X Release lever : once the backrest is in the

desired position.

X Lean back firmly against the backrest to

ensure that it is engaged.

X Pull lever : in the direction of the arrow to

the pressure point and hold it in this position.

X Slide the seat forwards or backwards to the

desired position. X Release lever :.

The seat engages audibly.

Adjusting the backrest angle

Outer seats, 2nd row

3rd row of seats

Adjusting the armrest (2nd row of seats) 6-seat vehicles You can fold the armrests in the 2nd row of seats up, e.g. when loading the vehicle, and adjust their height. X To fold up: fold the armrest up until it

engages in the vertical position.

X To adjust the height: gently push the

engaged armrest backwards to release it. X First fold the armrest all the way down to its lowest position and then back up to the desired position until it engages.

i If you want to lower the armrest, you must

first fold it up. Then adjust the height as described above.

7-seat vehicles The backrest of the center seat in the 2nd row can be used as an armrest. G Warning The folded second-row middle seat is intended to serve as an armrest only. Do not fold the second-row middle seat and allow occupants to use the folded second-row middle seat as a footrest while driving. All vehicle occupants must keep both feet on the floor in front of their seat. Otherwise, occupants could slide under the seat belt in a collision. If occupants slide under it, the belt

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would apply force at the abdomen or neck. That could cause serious or even fatal injuries. Do not fold the second-row middle seat and allow occupants to use the folded second-row middle seat as a table while driving. Objects placed on the folded second-row middle seat may move freely during braking, vehicle maneuvers, or an accident and be thrown around in the vehicle interior. Objects thrown around in the vehicle interior may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury.

X To put the backrest into the armrest position: move the head restraint of the center seat to the lowest position (Y page 102).

X Pull release loop : in the direction of the

arrow and hold it in this position.

X Fold backrest ; forwards until it is resting on seat cushion = in the armrest position.

Armrest position X To move the backrest to its upright

position: pull release loop : in the

direction of the arrow and hold it in this position.

X Fold backrest ; backwards until you hear

it engage.

EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature (3rd row of seats) G Warning! To help avoid personal injury, the second-row seat backrests must be properly locked either in the upright position or, when using the expanded cargo volume, in the fully folded position while the vehicle is in motion.

! Seven-seat vehicles:

Do not use the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature on the left outer seat when the middle seat in the second row of seats is in the armrest position. You could otherwise damage the seats.

! Vehicles with a Rear Seat Entertainment

System: The screen of the Rear Seat Entertainment System may be damaged if the head restraint on the respective outer seat in the second row of seats is extended significantly when using the EASY-ENTRY/ EXIT feature. Move the head restraint to the lowest position or carefully guide the seat backrest forwards to prevent damage.

For further information on folding the seats in the third row forwards, see (Y page 251), and for information on enlarging the cargo compartment (folding the seats of the second and third rows forwards), see (Y page 251).

EASY-ENTRY feature The release handle for the EASY-ENTRY feature is located on the entry side at the back of each outer seat in the second row of seats.

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X Pull release loop : in the direction of the

arrow and hold it in this position. The backrest folds forwards.

X Slide the seat in the second row of seats

forwards to the stop.

X Pull release handle : in the direction of

the arrow to the pressure point and hold it in this position. The backrest folds forwards.

X Slide the seat in the second row of seats

forwards to the stop.

Entry position

EASY-EXIT feature The release loop for the EASY-EXIT feature is located at the bottom on the back of each outer seat in the second row of seats.

Exit position

Moving the outer seats in the second row back to the normal position G Warning! When occupants have entered or exited the vehicle using the easy-entry/exit feature, before driving off make sure Rthe outboard second-row seats are

properly locked

Rthe seat backrests of the outboard second- row seats are in an upright position and are properly locked

An outboard second-row seat is properly locked only when lock status indicator : is in hinged position and red marking ; is barely visible. If a seat and seat backrest are not properly locked, the seat could move forward and the seat backrest could fold. You could slide under the seat belt during braking, vehicle maneuvers, or in an accident. If you slide under it, the seat belt would apply force at the abdomen or neck. That could cause serious or even fatal injuries.

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Seat unlocked When the seat is unlocked, lock verification indicator : is folded out and indicator area ; is clearly visible. X To lock the seat: fold back the backrest

until you hear it engage.

X Make sure that the key is in position 2 in

the ignition lock.

X Use switch : to move the thigh cushion

into the desired position.

X Press the W or X button to adjust the contour of the backrest to suit your back.

X Press button ? to move the point of

greatest backrest curvature downwards to the lumbar region and press button = to move it upwards to the upper back region. X Use button ; to adjust the side bolsters

for optimal lateral support.

Seat locked When the seat is locked, lock verification indicator : is folded in and indicator area ; is barely visible.

Adjusting the multicontour seat You can adjust the contour of the front seats individually so as to provide optimum support for your back and sides.

Adjusting the 4-way lumbar support The lumbar support for the driver's seat can be individually adjusted to provide optimum support for your back.

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

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

the ignition lock.

X To switch on: press button : repeatedly

until the desired heating level is set.

X To switch off: press button : repeatedly

until all the indicator lamps go out.

Problems with the seat heating If one or all of the indicator lamps in the seat heating button are flashing, the seat heating has switched off automatically. The vehicle's electrical system voltage is too low because too many electrical consumers are switched on. X Switch off electrical consumers which you

do not need, such as the rear window defroster or interior lighting. Once the battery is sufficiently charged, the seat heating will switch back on automatically.

Switching the seat ventilation on/off Switching on/off The three blue indicator lamps in the buttons indicate the ventilation level you have selected. i If the battery voltage is too low, the seat

ventilation may switch off.

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

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

heating may switch off. One or several indicator lamps in the seat heating button flash.

Driver's and front-passenger seat

Rear compartment seats The system automatically switches down from level 3 to level 2 after approximately five minutes.

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driving without the steering wheel adjustment feature locked could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. The electrical steering wheel adjustment feature can be operated at any time. Therefore, do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. A child's unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.

Adjusting the steering wheel manually

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

(fore-and-aft adjustment)

X Pull release handle : out completely.

The steering column is unlocked.

X Adjust the steering wheel to the desired

position.

X Push release handle : in completely until

it engages fully. The steering column is locked.

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

X Make sure that the key is in position 2 in

the ignition lock.

X To switch on: press button : repeatedly

until the desired ventilation level is set.

i You can open the side windows and the

tilt/sliding sunroof with the key (Y page 89). The seat ventilation of the driver's seat automatically switches to the highest level.

X To switch off: press button : repeatedly

until all the indicator lamps go out.

Problems with the seat ventilation If one or all of the indicator lamps in the seat ventilation button are flashing, the seat ventilation has switched off automatically. The vehicle's electrical system voltage is too low because too many electrical consumers are switched on. X Switch off electrical consumers which you

do not need, such as the rear window defroster or interior lighting. Once the battery is sufficiently charged, the seat ventilation will switch back on automatically.

Steering wheel Important safety guidelines G Warning Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Adjusting the steering wheel while driving, or

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Adjusting the steering wheel electrically

: To adjust the steering wheel position

(fore-and-aft adjustment)

; To adjust the steering wheel height i Related topics:

REASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature

(Y page 110)

Rstoring settings (Y page 114)

Steering wheel heating Switching on/off The steering-wheel heating heats the leather areas of the steering wheel.

X Make sure that the key is in position 2 in

the ignition lock.

X To switch on/off: turn the lever in the

direction of arrow : or ;. Indicator lamp = comes on or goes out.

i The steering wheel heating may switch off

temporarily if: Rthe temperature inside the vehicle

exceeds 86 °F (30 °C).

Rthe temperature of the steering wheel

exceeds 95 °F (35 °C)

Indicator lamp = remains on.

Vehicles without KEYLESS GO: If you switch off the ignition, the steering wheel heating is automatically switched off. Vehicles with KEYLESS GO: If you remove the key from the ignition lock and open the driver's door, the steering wheel heating is automatically switched off.

Problems with the steering wheel heating If the steering wheel heating indicator lamp on the lower left lever of the steering column is flashing, the steering wheel heating has switched off automatically. The vehicle's electrical system voltage is too low because too many electrical consumers are switched on. X Switch off electrical consumers which you

do not need, such as the rear window defroster or interior lighting. Once the battery is sufficiently charged, the steering wheel heating will switch back on automatically.

Steering wheel EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature G Warning You must make sure no one can become trapped or injured by the moving steering wheel when the easy-entry/exit feature is activated.

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To stop steering wheel movement do one of the following: RMove steering wheel adjustment stalk. RPress one of the memory position buttons. RPress memory button M. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Children could open the driver's door and unintentionally activate the easy-entry/exit feature, which could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.

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

in position 1

Ropen the driver's door and the key is in

position 0 or 1 in the ignition lock.

i The steering wheel only moves upwards if

it has not already reached the upper end stop.

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

or

Rin vehicles with KEYLESS-GO, you press the

Start/Stop button once.

When you close the driver's door with the ignition switched on, the steering wheel is also automatically moved to the previously set position. The last position of the steering wheel is stored when you switch off the ignition or when you store the setting with the memory function (Y page 114). You can activate and deactivate the EASY- ENTRY/EXIT feature in the on-board computer (Y page 209).

G Warning Let the system complete the adjustment procedure before setting the vehicle in motion. All steering wheel adjustment must be completed before setting the vehicle in motion. Driving off with the steering wheel still adjusting could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

i If the crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature

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

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

X Anti-glare mode: flick anti-glare

switch : forwards or back.

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Exterior mirrors Adjusting the exterior mirrors G Warning Exercise care when using the passenger-side exterior rear view mirror. The mirror surface is convex (outwardly curved surface for a wider field of view). Objects in mirror are closer than they appear. Check your interior rear view mirror and glance over your shoulder before changing lanes.

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

X Make sure that the key is in position 1 or

2 in the ignition lock.

X Press button ; for the right-hand exterior

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

X Press adjustment button : up, down, to

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

Folding the exterior mirrors in or out electrically ! Fold in the exterior mirrors when driving the vehicle into an automatic car wash. The mirrors could otherwise be damaged.

X Make sure that the key is in position 1 or

2 in the ignition lock.

X Briefly press button :.

Both exterior mirrors fold in or out.

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

i If you are driving faster than

30 mph(47 km/h), you can no longer fold in the exterior mirrors.

Resetting the exterior mirrors If the battery has been disconnected or completely discharged, the exterior mirrors must be reset. The exterior mirrors will otherwise not fold in when you select the "Fold in mirrors when locking" function in the on-board computer (Y page 209). X Make sure that the key is in position 1 in

the ignition lock.

X Briefly press button :.

Folding the exterior mirrors in or out automatically If the "Fold in mirrors when locking" function is activated in the on-board computer (Y page 209):

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soon as you lock the vehicle from the outside.

The mirrors do not go into anti-glare mode if reverse gear is engaged or the interior lighting is switched on.

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Parking position for the exterior mirror on the front-passenger side Setting and storing the parking position You can position the front-passenger side exterior mirror in such a way that you can see the rear wheel on that side as soon as you engage reverse gear. You can store this position.

Rthe exterior mirrors fold out again

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

i The mirrors do not fold out if they have

been folded in manually.

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

exterior mirrors: move the exterior mirror into the correct position manually. X Vehicles with electrically folding

exterior mirrors: press the mirror-folding button (Y page 112) repeatedly until you hear the mirror engage in position. The mirror housing is engaged again and you can adjust the exterior mirrors as usual (Y page 112).

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

The rear-view mirror and the exterior mirror on the driver's side automatically go into anti- glare mode if the ignition is switched on and incident light from headlamps strikes the sensor in the rear-view mirror.

X Make sure that the vehicle is stationary and that the key is in position 2 in the ignition lock.

X Press button ; for the exterior mirror on

the front-passenger side.

X Engage reverse gear.

The exterior mirror on the front-passenger side moves to the preset parking position.

X Use adjustment button : to adjust the exterior mirror to a position which allows you to see the rear wheel and the curb. The parking position is stored.

i If you shift the transmission to another position, the exterior mirror on the front- passenger side returns to the driving position.

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conditions by the steering wheel and seat moving of their own accord, and as a result cause an accident.

X Adjust the seat (Y page 100). X On the driver's side, adjust the steering

wheel (Y page 110) and the exterior mirrors (Y page 112).

X Press memory button M and one of the storage position buttons 1, 2 or 3 within three seconds. The settings are stored in the selected preset position. A tone sounds when the settings have been completed.

Calling up a stored setting X Press and hold the relevant storage

position button 1, 2 or 3, until the seat, steering wheel and exterior mirrors are in the stored position.

i The setting procedure is interrupted as soon as you release the storage position button.

Calling up a stored parking position setting X With the key in position 2 in the ignition lock and the exterior mirror on the front- passenger side activated, engage reverse gear. The exterior mirror on the front-passenger side moves to the stored parking position.

The exterior mirror on the front-passenger side moves back to its original position: Ras soon as you exceed a speed of 6 mph

(10 km/h)

Rabout ten seconds after you have

disengaged reverse gear

Rif you press button = for the exterior

mirror on the driver's side

Memory functions Storing settings With the memory function, you can store up to three different settings, e.g. for three different people. The following settings are stored as a single memory preset: Rposition of the seat, backrest and head

restraint

Rdriver's side: steering wheel position Rdriver's side: position of the exterior

mirrors on the driver's and front-passenger sides G Warning! The memory function can still be used when the key has been removed. For this reason, children should never be left unsupervised in the vehicle. They could otherwise become trapped when adjusting the seat or the steering wheel. G Warning! Only use the memory function on the driver's side when the vehicle is stationary. You could otherwise be distracted from the traffic

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Vehicle equipment ............................ 116
Exterior lighting ................................ 116
Interior lighting ................................. 120
Changing bulbs ................................. 121
Windshield wipers ............................ 126

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Vehicle equipment

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

Exterior lighting Important safety guidelines For reasons of safety, Mercedes-Benz recommends that you drive with the lights switched on even during the daytime. In some countries, operation of the headlamps varies due to legal requirements and self-imposed obligations. In these countries, the daytime running lamps are automatically switched on when the engine is started.

Notes on driving abroad Converting to symmetrical low beam when driving abroad: switch the headlamps to symmetrical low beam in countries in which traffic drives on the opposite side of the road to the country where the vehicle is registered. This prevents oncoming traffic from being dazzled. Symmetrical lights do not illuminate as large an area of the edge of the carriageway. Have the headlamps converted at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, as close to the border as possible before driving in these countries. Converting to asymmetrical low beam after returning: have the headlamps converted back to asymmetrical low beam at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, as soon as possible after crossing the border when returning.

Light switch Operation

1W Left-hand standing lamps 2X Right-hand standing lamps 3$ Lights off/daytime running lamps 4Ã Automatic headlamp mode/daytime

running lamps

5T Parking lamps, license plate and

instrument lighting

6L Low-beam/high-beam headlamps 7R Vehicles without front fog lamps:

rear fog lamp

7N Vehicles with fog lamps: front fog

lamp

8R Vehicles with fog lamps: rear fog

lamp

The turn signals, high-beam headlamps and the high beam flasher are operated using the combination switch (Y page 119). ! Switch off the parking lamps and standing

lamps when you leave the vehicle. This prevents the battery from discharging. The exterior lighting (except the parking lamps/standing lamps) switches off automatically if you: Rremove the key from the ignition lock Ropen the driver's door with the key in

position 0

If you hear a warning tone when you leave the vehicle, the lights may still be switched on.

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X Turn the light switch to $ or Ã. or X If the rear fog lamp is switched on: press

the light switch in to the stop.

Low-beam headlamps X To switch on the low-beam headlamps: turn the key in the ignition lock to position 2 or start the engine.

X Turn the light switch to L.

The L indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up.

X To switch off the low-beam

headlamps: turn the light switch to $.

T, the parking lamps and the low-beam headlamps switch on. Daytime running lamps in the USA The daytime running lamps are deactivated ex works on vehicles for the USA. X To switch on the daytime running

lamps: switch on the "daytime running lamps" function via the on-board computer (Y page 206).

X Turn the light switch to $ or Ã.

When the engine is running: the low-beam headlamps are switched on. The T indicator lamp on the light switch and the L indicator lamp in the instrument cluster light up.

Daytime running lamps Daytime running lamps in Canada In Canada, the "daytime running lamps" function is required by law. It can therefore not be deactivated. X Turn the light switch to $ or Ã.

With the engine running: depending on the ambient light, either the daytime running lamps or the low-beam headlamps are switched on. If the low-beam headlamps are switched on, the T indicator lamp on the light switch and the L indicator lamp in the instrument cluster light up.

If the light switch is set to $ or Ã, you cannot switch on the high-beam headlamps. Turn the light switch to L when driving at night. You can switch on the high-beam headlamps in this position. With the engine running while the vehicle is stationary (vehicles with automatic transmission): the low-beam headlamps switch off after 3 minutes if you shift the selector lever to N or P from a driving position. With the engine running while the vehicle is stationary: if you set the light switch to

You can only switch on the high-beam headlamps if there is little ambient light. However, the headlamp flashers can always be applied. If you set the light switch to T or L while the engine is running, the manual setting overrides the daytime running lamps.

Automatic headlamps G Warning! If the light switch is set to Ã, the low-beam headlamps will not come on automatically if it is foggy. This could endanger you and others. Therefore, turn the light switch to L in fog. The automatic headlamp feature is only an aid. The driver is responsible for the vehicle's lighting at all times. G Warning In low ambient lighting or foggy conditions, only switch from position à to L with the vehicle at a standstill in a safe location. Switching from à to L will briefly switch off the headlamps. Doing so while driving in low ambient lighting conditions may result in an accident.

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X To switch on automatic headlamp mode: turn the light switch to Ã. SmartKey in position 1 in the ignition lock: the parking lamps are switched on or off automatically depending on the brightness of the ambient light. With the engine running: depending on the brightness of the ambient light, the daytime running lamps11 or the low-beam headlamps are switched on or off automatically. When the low-beam headlamps are switched on, the L indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up.

Fog lamps and rear fog lamps Front fog lamps Only vehicles with front fog lamps have the "fog lamps" function. G Warning! If you suspect that driving conditions will be foggy, turn the light switch to L before you start your journey. Otherwise, your vehicle may not be visible and you could endanger yourself and others. G Warning In low ambient lighting or foggy conditions, only switch from position à to L with the vehicle at a standstill in a safe location. Switching from à to L will briefly switch off the headlamps. Doing so while driving in low ambient lighting conditions may result in an accident.

X To switch on the front fog lamps: turn

the key in the ignition lock to position 2 or start the engine.

X Turn the light switch to L or T. If the

light switch is set to Ã, you cannot switch on the fog lamps.

X Pull the light switch out to the first detent. The green N indicator lamp on the light switch lights up.

X To switch off the front fog lamps: press

the light switch in as far as it will go. The green N indicator lamp on the light switch goes out.

Rear fog lamp X To switch on (vehicles with front fog

lamps): turn the key in the ignition lock to position 2 or start the engine.

X Turn the light switch to L or T. When the light switch is set to Ã, you cannot switch on the rear fog lamp.

X Turn the light switch to L. When the light switch is set to T, you cannot switch on the rear fog lamp.

X Pull the light switch out to the second stop. The yellow R indicator lamp on the light switch lights up.

X To switch off the rear fog lamp: press the

light switch in as far as it will go. The yellow R indicator lamp on the light switch goes out.

X To switch on (vehicles without front fog lamps): turn the key in the ignition lock to position 2 or start the engine.

X Turn the light switch to L. When the light switch is set to Ã, you cannot switch on the rear fog lamp.

X Pull the light switch out to the stop.

The yellow R indicator lamp on the light switch lights up.

X To switch off the rear fog lamp: press the

light switch in as far as it will go. The yellow R indicator lamp on the light switch goes out.

11 Only if daytime running lamps have been activated via the on-board computer.

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High-beam flasher X To switch on: turn the key in the ignition lock to position 1 or 2 or start the engine. X Pull the combination switch briefly in the

direction of arrow =.

Hazard warning lamps

: High-beam headlamps ; Right turn signal = High beam flasher ? Left turn signal X To indicate briefly: press the combination switch briefly to the pressure point in the direction of arrow ; or ?. The corresponding turn signal flashes three times.

X To indicate: press the combination switch beyond the pressure point in the direction of arrow ; or ?.

High-beam headlamps X To switch on the high-beam headlamps: turn the key in the ignition lock to position 2 or start the engine.

X Turn the light switch to L. X Press the combination switch beyond the

pressure point in the direction of arrow :. The K indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up.

X To switch off the high-beam

headlamps: move the combination switch back to its normal position. The K indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes out.

The hazard warning lamps automatically switch on: Rif an air bag is deployed Rthe vehicle decelerates rapidly from a

speed of more than 45 mph (70 km/h) and comes to a standstill.

X To switch on the hazard warning lamps:

press button :. All turn signals flash. If you now switch on a turn signal using the combination switch, only the turn signal lamp on the corresponding side of the vehicle will flash.

X To switch off the hazard warning

lamps: press button :.

The hazard warning lamp switches off automatically after full brake application if the vehicle then reaches a speed above 6 mph (10 km/h) again. i The hazard warning lamps still operate if

the ignition is switched off.

Headlamp cleaning system The headlamps are cleaned automatically if the "Wipe with washer fluid" function is

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Interior lighting Overview of interior lighting

operated ten times while the lights are on and the engine is running (Y page 126). When you switch off the ignition, the automatic headlamp cleaning system is reset and counting is resumed from 0.

Headlamps fogged up on the inside The headlamps may fog up on the inside if there is high atmospheric humidity. X Drive with the headlamps switched on.

The headlamps clear up after a short distance.

If the moisture does not disappear, the headlamp casing is not sealed correctly and moisture has been able to enter. X Have the headlamps checked at a qualified

specialist workshop.

Front overhead control panel : p To switch the left-hand front reading

lamp on/off

; v To switch the rear interior lighting

on/off

= | To switch the automatic interior

lighting control on/off

? c To switch the front interior lighting

on/off

A p To switch the right-hand front

reading lamp on/off B Front interior lighting C Front reading lamps D Front interior lighting

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The interior lighting switches off after a delay. You can set the delayed switch-off using the on-board computer. i The interior lighting switches off

automatically after a certain amount of time and under certain conditions.

Manual interior lighting control ! If the interior lighting has been switched

on manually, it will not be switched off automatically. This can cause the battery to discharge. Make sure that the interior lighting does not remain switched on too long after the engine has been switched off.

Rear overhead control panel (second row of seats) : To switch the reading lamp on/off

X To switch the front interior lighting on/

off: press the c button.

X To switch the rear interior lighting on/

off: press the v button.

Rear overhead control panel (3rd row of seats) : p To switch the left-hand reading lamp

on/off

; p To switch the right-hand reading

lamp on/off

Automatic interior lighting control X To switch on/off: press the | button.

When the automatic interior lighting control is activated, the button is flush with the overhead control panel.

The interior lighting automatically switches on if you: Runlock the vehicle Ropen a door Rremove the key from the ignition lock The interior lighting delayed switch-off must be activated (Y page 208)

X To switch the reading lamps on/off:

press the p button.

Crash-responsive emergency lighting The interior lighting is activated automatically if the vehicle is involved in an accident. X To switch off the crash-responsive emergency lighting: press the hazard warning lamp button.

or X Lock and then unlock the vehicle using the

key.

Changing bulbs Important safety guidelines Xenon bulbs If your vehicle is equipped with Xenon bulbs, you can recognize this by the following: the cone of light from the Xenon bulbs moves from the top to the bottom and back again

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when you start the engine. For this to be observed, the lights must be switched on before starting the engine. G Warning! Xenon bulbs carry a high voltage. You could get an electric shock and be seriously or even fatally injured if you touch the electric contacts on Xenon bulbs. Therefore, never remove the cover from Xenon bulbs. Do not change Xenon bulbs yourself, but have them replaced at a qualified specialist workshop which has the necessary specialist knowledge and tools to carry out the work required. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for this purpose. In particular, work relevant to safety or on safety-related systems must be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.

Bulbs and lamps are an important aspect of vehicle safety. You must therefore make sure that these function correctly at all times. Have the headlamp setting checked regularly.

Other bulbs G Warning! Bulbs and lamps can be very hot. You should therefore allow them to cool down before you change them. Otherwise, you could be burned if you touch them. Keep bulbs out of the reach of children. Otherwise, they could damage the bulbs, for example, and injure themselves. Never use a bulb which has been dropped. Such a bulb may break or even explode and injure you. Halogen bulbs are pressurized and can explode when you change them, particularly if they are very hot. You should therefore wear eye protection and gloves when you are changing them.

There are bulbs other than the Xenon bulbs that you cannot replace. Replace only the

bulbs listed (Y page 122). Have the bulbs that you cannot replace yourself changed at a qualified specialist workshop. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for this purpose. In particular, work relevant to safety or on safety-related systems must be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop. If you require assistance changing bulbs, consult a qualified specialist workshop. Do not touch the glass tube of new bulbs with