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Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 242
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 242
Outside temperature ...................... 228
Setting (climate control) ................ 144Theft deterrent systems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 75
Immobilizer ...................................... 74
Through-loading ................................ 293
Through-loading feature ................... 293
Timesee Separate Operator's Manual Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 243
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 345
Tire pressureCalling up (on-board computer) ..... 370
Checking manually ........................ 369
Display message ............................ 268
Maximum ....................................... 368
Notes ............................................. 367
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 347
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 347
Recommended ............................... 366Tire pressure loss warning system
Important safety notes .................. 369
Restarting ...................................... 370Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure electronically ................................. 372
Warning message .......................... 372Tire pressure monitoring system
Function/notes ............................. 370
Restarting ...................................... 373
Warning lamp ................................. 286Index
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Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 383
Average weight of the vehicle occupants (definition) .................... 382
Bar (definition) ............................... 382
Changing a wheel .......................... 384
Characteristics .............................. 382
Checking ........................................ 363
Definition of terms ......................... 382
Direction of rotation ...................... 385
Display message ............................ 268
Distribution of the vehicle occupants (definition) .................... 384
DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............................................... 381
DOT (Department of Transportation) (definition) ............ 382
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) (definition) ..................................... 382
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (definition) ..................................... 383
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) (definition) ......................... 383
Important safety notes .................. 362
Increased vehicle weight due to optional equipment (definition) ...... 382
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 383
Labeling (overview) ........................ 378
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 384
Load index ..................................... 381
Load index (definition) ................... 383
Maximum loaded vehicle weight (definition) ..................................... 383
Maximum load on a tire (definition) ..................................... 383
Maximum permissible tire pressure (definition) ....................... 383
Maximum tire load ......................... 381
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 383
MOExtended tires .......................... 364
Optional equipment weight (definition) ..................................... 384
PSI (pounds per square inch) (definition) ..................................... 383
Replacing ....................................... 384
Service life ..................................... 364
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 384
Speed rating (definition) ................ 383Storing ........................................... 385
Structure and characteristics (definition) ..................................... 382
Temperature .................................. 378
TIN (Tire Identification Number) (definition) ..................................... 384
Tire bead (definition) ...................... 384
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 383
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 382
Tire size (data) ............................... 389
Tire size designation, load-bearing capacity, speed rating .................... 378
Tire tread ....................................... 363
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 384
Total load limit (definition) ............. 384
Traction ......................................... 377
Traction (definition) ....................... 384
Tread wear ..................................... 377
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards ...................................... 377
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards (definition) .................... 382
Unladen weight (definition) ............ 383
Wear indicator (definition) ............. 384
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 382
see Flat tire Top Tether ............................................ 64
TowingImportant safety guidelines ........... 354
Installing the towing eye ................ 355
Removing the towing eye ............... 355
With the rear axle raised ................ 355Towing away
Tow-starting
With both axles on the ground ....... 356
Emergency engine starting ............ 357
Important safety notes .................. 354
Transfer case ..................................... 169
Transmissionsee Automatic transmission Transmission position display ......... 162
Transmission position display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...................... 162
Transporting the vehicle .................. 356
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) . 339
Trip computer (on-board computer) .......................................... 23120
Index
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 230
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 232Emergency release .......................... 91
Locking separately ........................... 91Trunk
Trunk lid
Display message ............................ 272
Opening dimensions ...................... 414
Trunk load (maximum) ...................... 414
Turn signalsChanging bulbs (front) ................... 132
Display message ............................ 254
Switching on/off ........................... 124Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
Unlocking
Emergency unlocking ....................... 86
From inside the vehicle (central unlocking button) ............................. 85Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........ 306
VehicleData acquisition ............................... 26
Display message ............................ 271
Equipment ....................................... 22
Individual settings .......................... 238
Limited Warranty ............................. 26
Loading .......................................... 373
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 86
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 79
Lowering ........................................ 389
Maintenance .................................... 23
Parking for a long period ................ 177
Pulling away ................................... 156
Raising ........................................... 386
Reporting problems ......................... 25
Securing from rolling away ............ 386
Towing away .................................. 354
Transporting .................................. 356
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 86
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 79
Vehicle data ................................... 414Vehicle data ....................................... 414
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 414
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 86
Vehicle identification numbersee VIN Vehicle identification plate .............. 405
Vehicle levelAIRMATIC ...................................... 199
Vehicle level (display message) ....... 261
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 342
VideoOperating the DVD ......................... 234
VIN ...................................................... 405Warning and indicator lamps
ABS ................................................ 278
Brakes ........................................... 277
Check Engine ................................. 282
Coolant .......................................... 283
Distance warning ........................... 285
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 285
ESP® .............................................. 279
ESP® OFF ....................................... 279
Fuel tank ........................................ 282
Overview .................................. 32, 275
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp .................................. 48
Reserve fuel ................................... 282
Seat belt ........................................ 276
SPORT handling mode ................... 280
SRS ................................................ 281
Tire pressure monitor .................... 286
Warranty ............................................ 405
Washer fluidDisplay message ............................ 273
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 389
Wheel chock ...................................... 386
WheelsChanging a wheel .......................... 384
Checking ........................................ 363
Cleaning ......................................... 336
Cleaning (warning) ......................... 385
Emergency spare wheel ................. 398
Important safety notes .................. 362
Interchanging/changing ................ 384
Mounting a new wheel ................... 388Index
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Mounting a wheel .......................... 385
Removing a wheel .......................... 388
Storing ........................................... 385
Tightening torque ........................... 389
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 389Window curtain air bag
Operation ......................................... 47
Windows
Windshield
see Side windows
Defrosting ...................................... 145
Windshield washer fluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshield washer system
Adding washer fluid ....................... 332
Filling capacity ............................... 413
Notes ............................................. 413Windshield wipers
Problem (malfunction) ................... 135
Rear window wiper ........................ 133
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 134
Switching on/off ........................... 132Winter driving
Important safety notes .................. 364
Slippery road surfaces ................... 183
Snow chains .................................. 365Winter operation
Radiator cover ............................... 329
Winter tires
Wiper blades
M+S tires ....................................... 364
Cleaning ......................................... 337
Important safety notes .................. 134
Replacing (rear window) ................ 134
Replacing (windshield) ................... 134Wooden trim (cleaning instructions) ...................................... 339
Workshopssee Qualified specialist workshop
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Introduction
Product information
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use genuine Mercedes-Benz parts, conversion parts and accessories that have been approved for your vehicle. Mercedes-Benz tests genuine parts as well as conversion parts and accessories that have been specifically approved for your vehicle for their reliability, safety and suitability. Despite ongoing market research, Mercedes-Benz is unable to assess other parts. Therefore, Mercedes-Benz accepts no responsibility for the use of such parts in Mercedes-Benz vehicles. This is also the case, even if they have been independently or officially approved. The use of non-approved parts could affect your vehicle's operating safety. Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts, approved conversion parts and accessories are available from any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Here, you will receive advice about permissible technical modifications, and the parts will be professionally installed.
Printed Operator's Manual
The printed Operator's Manual (including any Supplements) must be observed. There is no electronic update to the Digital Operator's Manual. Amendments are only made to the printed Operator's Manual.
Operator's Manual General notes Before you first drive off, read this Operator's Manual carefully and familiarize yourself with your vehicle. For your own safety and a longer vehicle life, follow the instructions and warning notices in this manual. Disregarding them may lead to damage to the vehicle or personal injury.
Vehicle damage resulting from the disregard of the instructions is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Vehicle equipment This Operator's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment of your vehicle available at the time of going to print. Country-specific differences are possible. Please note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described. This also applies to safety-related systems and functions. The equipment in your vehicle may therefore differ from some of the descriptions or illustrations. The original purchase agreement lists all systems installed in your vehicle. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center if you have any questions about equipment or operation. The Operator's Manual and Maintenance Booklet are important documents and should be kept in the vehicle.
Service and vehicle operation Service and literature Your vehicle is covered under the terms of the warranties printed in the Service and Warranty Information booklet. Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will exchange or repair any defective parts originally installed in the vehicle in accordance with the terms of the following warranties: RNew Vehicle Limited Warranty REmission Systems Warranty REmission Performance Warranty RCalifornia, Connecticut, Maine,
Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont Emission Control Systems Warranty
RState warranty enforcement laws (lemon
laws)
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Information for customers in California In California, you have the right to exchange a vehicle or receive a refund of the purchase or leasing price if Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or an authorized workshop or maintenance facility cannot, after several authorized repairs, rectify considerable damage to or malfunctions of the vehicle that are covered by the contractual warranty. During the period of 18 months from original delivery of the vehicle or the accumulation of 18,000 miles (approximately 29,000 km) on the odometer of the vehicle, whichever occurs first, a reasonable number of repair attempts is presumed for a retail buyer or lessee if one or more of the following occurs: (1) the serious defect or damage can result in deadly or serious injury to the vehicle occupants while driving AND this defect has already been repaired at least twice AND Mercedes-Benz, LLC has been informed in writing of the necessity of a repair.
(2) the defect or damage, though less
serious than (1) above, has already been repaired at least four times AND Mercedes-Benz has been informed in writing of the necessity of a repair.
(3) the vehicle cannot be used for longer
than 30 calendar days because of repair work resulting from this or other serious defects or damage.
Please send your written notice to: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC Customer Assistance Center One Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
Maintenance The Service and Warranty Booklet describes all the necessary maintenance work which should be done at regular intervals.
Always have the Service and Warranty Booklet with you when you bring the vehicle to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The service advisor will record every service for you in the Service and Warranty Booklet.
Roadside Assistance The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program offers technical help in the event of a breakdown. Calls to the toll-free Roadside Assistance Hotline are answered by our agents 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. 1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) (USA) 1-800-387-0100 (Canada) For additional information, refer to the Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program brochure (USA) or the "Roadside Assistance" section in the Service and Warranty booklet (Canada). You will find both in your vehicle literature portfolio.
Change of address or change of ownership In the event of a change of address, please send us the "Notification of Address Change" in the Service and Guarantee booklet or simply call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (USA) at the hotline number 1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) or Customer Service Center (Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. This will assist us in contacting you in a timely manner should the need arise. If you sell your Mercedes, please leave the entire literature in the vehicle so that it is available to the next owner. If you have purchased a used car, please send us the "Notification of Used Car Purchase" in the Service and Guarantee booklet or simply call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (USA) at the hotline number 1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) or
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Customer Service (Canada) at 1-800-387-0100.
Vehicle operation outside the USA and Canada If you plan to operate your vehicle in foreign countries, please be aware that: Rservice facilities or replacement parts may
not be readily available.
Runleaded fuel for vehicles with a catalytic converter may not be available. Leaded fuel may cause damage to the catalytic converter.
Rthe fuel may have a considerably lower octane rating. Unsuitable fuel can cause engine damage.
Some Mercedes-Benz models are available for delivery in Europe through our European Delivery Program. For details, consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to one of the following addresses. In the USA Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC European Delivery Department One Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc. European Delivery Department 98 Vanderhoof Avenue Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9systems. Electronic malfunctions could seriously impair the operating safety of your vehicle. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for repairs or modifications to electronic components. Other improper work or modifications on the vehicle could also have a negative impact on the operating safety of the vehicle. Some safety systems only function when the engine is running. You should therefore never turn off the engine while driving. G WARNING Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody or tires/wheels may cause serious damage and impair the operating safety of your vehicle. Such blows can be caused, for example, by running over an obstacle, road debris or a pothole. If you feel a sudden significant vibration or ride disturbance, or you suspect that damage to your vehicle has occurred: Rturn on your hazard warning flashers. Rslow down carefully. Rdrive with caution to an area which is a safe
distance from the road.
Inspect the vehicle underbody and tires/ wheels for possible damage. If the vehicle appears unsafe, have it towed to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or other qualified maintenance or repair facility for further inspection or repairs.
Operating safety Important safety notes G WARNING Work improperly carried out on electronic components and associated software could cause them to cease functioning. Because the vehicle's electronic components are interconnected, any modifications made may produce an undesired effect on other
Declarations of conformity Vehicle components which receive and/or transmit radio waves USA: "The wireless devices of this vehicle comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) These devices may not cause harmful interference, and 2) These devices must accept any interference received,
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including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment." Canada: "The wireless devices of this vehicle comply with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) These devices may not cause interference, and (2) These devices must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device."
Diagnostics connection G WARNING If you connect equipment to the on-board diagnostics connection, it can affect the operation of the vehicle systems. This can impair the operating safety of your vehicle while driving. There is a risk of an accident. Do not connect any equipment to the on- board diagnostics connection. G WARNING Loose equipment or equipment cables which are connected to the on-board diagnostics connection can obstruct the area around the pedals. The equipment or the cables could come between the pedals in the event of sudden braking or acceleration. This may affect the function of the pedals. There is a risk of an accident. Do not attach any equipment or cables in the driver's footwell.
! If the engine is switched off and
equipment on the diagnostics connection is used, the starter battery may discharge. The diagnostics connection is only intended for the connection of diagnostic equipment at a qualified specialist workshop. Connecting equipment to the diagnostics connection can, for example, lead to
emissions monitoring information being reset. This may lead to the vehicle failing to meet the requirements of the next emissions test during the main inspection.
Qualified specialist workshop An authorized Mercedes-Benz Center is a qualified specialist workshop. It has the necessary specialist knowledge, tools and qualifications to correctly carry out the work required on your vehicle. This is especially the case for work relevant to safety. Observe the notes in the Maintenance Booklet. Always have the following work carried out at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center: Rwork relevant to safety Rservice and maintenance work Rrepair work Ralterations, installation work and
modifications
Rwork on electronic components
Problems with your vehicle If you should experience a problem with your vehicle, particularly one that you believe may affect its safe operation, we urge you to contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately to have the problem diagnosed and rectified. If the problem is not resolved to your satisfaction, please discuss the problem again with a Mercedes-Benz Center or contact us at one of the following addresses. In the USA Customer Assistance Center Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC One Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada Customer Relations Department Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc. 98 Vanderhoof Avenue26
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Reporting safety defects USA only: The following text is reproduced as required of all manufacturers according to Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575
pursuant to the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966. If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236(TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590. You can obtain additional information about vehicle safety from: http://www.safercar.govLimited Warranty ! Follow the instructions in this manual
about the proper operation of your vehicle as well as about possible vehicle damage. Damage to your vehicle that arises from culpable contraventions against these instructions is not covered either by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty or by the New or Used-Vehicle Warranty.
Data stored in the vehicle Information about electronic data acquisition in the vehicle (Including notice pursuant to California Code § 9951) Your vehicle records electronic data. If your vehicle is equipped with mbrace (Canada: TELE AID), data is transmitted in the event of an accident. This information helps, for example, to test vehicle systems after an accident and to continually improve vehicle safety. Daimler AG can access this data and submit it: Rfor safety research or vehicle diagnosis
purposes
Rwith the consent of the vehicle owner Ron the instruction of prosecuting
authorities
Rfor use in arbitration of disputes that
involve Daimler AG, its affiliates or its sales and service organizations
Ras otherwise required or permitted by law. Please check your mbrace (Canada: TELE AID) purchase agreement to find out more about data that can be recorded and transmitted by this system.
Information on copyright Registered trademarks Registered trademarks: RBluetooth® is a registered trademark of
Bluetooth SIG Inc.
RDTS is a registered trademark of DTS, Inc. RDolby and MLP are registered trademarks
of DOLBY Laboratories.
RBabySmart™, ESP® and PRE-SAFE® are
registered trademarks of Daimler AG.
RHomeLink® is a registered trademark of
Prince.
RiPod® and iTunes® are registered
trademarks of Apple Inc.
RLogic7® is a registered trademark of
Harman International Industries.
RMicrosoft® and Windows media® are
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
RSIRIUS is a registered trademark of Sirius
XM radio Inc.
RHD Radio is a registered trademark of
iBiquity Digital Corporation.
RGracenote® is a registered trademark of
Gracenote, Inc.
RZAGATSurvey® and related brands are registered trademarks of ZagatSurvey, LLC.
FreeType Portions of this software are copyright © 2005
The FreeType Project (www.freetype.org). All rights reserved. © 1996-2000 by David Turner, Robert Wilhelm, and Werner Lemberg.Gnu compiler Copyright © 1982, 1986 Regents of the University of California. All rights reserved. The Berkeley software License Agreement specifies the terms and conditions for redistribution. Redistributions and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met: 1. Redistribution of source code must retain
the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
2. Redistribution in binary form must
reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
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3. All advertising materials mentioning features or use of this software must display the following acknowledgment: This product includes software developed by the University of California, Berkeley and its contributors.
4. Neither the name of the University nor the names of its contributors may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software without specific prior written permission.
THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE REGENTS AND CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS" AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE REGENTS OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
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Cockpit ................................................. 30
Instrument cluster .............................. 31
Multifunction steering wheel ............. 33
Center console .................................... 34
Overhead control panel ...................... 36
Door control panel .............................. 3729
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Cockpit
Cockpit
Function
Page
Function
: Steering wheel paddle
shifters
; Cruise control lever = Instrument cluster ? Horn A DIRECT SELECT lever B PARKTRONIC warning
display
C Overhead control panel D Climate control systems E Ignition lock
Start/Stop button
166
184
31162
202
36
138
153
154F Adjusting the steering
wheel electrically Steering wheel heating
G Combination switch H Parking brake I Diagnostics connection J Opening the hood K Releasing the parking brake L Light switch M Night View Assist Plus
Page
111
112
124
176
25
328
176
120
211Instrument cluster Displays and controls
Instrument cluster
31
Function : Fuel gauge ; Time, see the separate operating instructions
= Speedometer with
segments
Page
Function
? Multifunction display A Tachometer B Coolant temperature C Instrument lighting
228
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228
227
22732
Instrument cluster
Warning and indicator lamps
Function
: å ESP® OFF ; % Diesel engine:
preglow
= N Front fog lamps ? R Rear fog lamp A M SPORT handling mode in AMG vehicles B #! Turn signals
C ä ESP® D · Distance warning E K High-beam headlamp F L Low-beam
headlamps
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122
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285
124122
Function
G ü Seat belt H 6 SRS I ; Check Engine J J Brakes (Canada only) K h Tire pressure monitor L ? Coolant M $ Brakes (USA only) N ! ABS O 8 Reserve fuel
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282Multifunction steering wheel
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Multifunction steering wheel
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Function
A % Back Switches off the Voice Control System; see the separate operating instructions
B =;
Selects a menu 9: Selects a submenu or scrolls through lists Confirms your selection Hides display messages
Page
228
228
228
228
246Function
: Multifunction display ; COMAND display; see the
separate Operating Instructions
= ~
Rejects or ends a call Exits phone book/redial memory Makes or accepts a call Switches to the redial memory WX Adjusts the volume Mute
? ?
Switches on the Voice Control System; see the separate operating instructions
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Center console
Center console Center console, upper section
Function
Page
Function
: £ Hazard warning
lamps
; ATA indicator lamp = 45 Indicator lamp ? COMAND; see the separate
operating instructions
A c Seat heating B s Seat ventilation
125
75
48110
111C ¤ ECO start/stop
function (AMG vehicles)
D c PARKTRONIC E Ü Retracts the rear seat
head restraints
F u Sedan: rear window
roller sunblind
Page
157
202105
307
Center console, lower section
Center console
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Function
G Stowage compartment
Ashtray Cigarette lighter Cup holders
H e Sets the suspension
tuning
I É Sets the vehicle level
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309
305200
199Function
J Stowage compartment K Ú Selects the drive
program
L COMAND controller; see
the separate operating instructions
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165
36 Overhead control panel
Overhead control panel
Function
: u Switches the rear interior lighting on/off
; | Switches the
automatic interior lighting control on/off
= p Switches the right- hand reading lamp on/off
? 3 Opens/closes the
sliding sunroof 3 Opens/closes the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel with roller sunblinds
A ï MB Info call button
(mbrace system)
B G SOS button (mbrace
system)
C Rear-view mirror
Page
129
129
128
97
98
315
312
115Function
D Buttons for the garage door
opener
E Integrated electronic
compass
F Microphone for mbrace (emergency call system), telephone and Voice Control System; see the separate operating instructions
G F Roadside Assistance
call button (mbrace system)
H p Switches the left-
hand reading lamp on/off I c Switches the front
interior lighting on/off
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323
314
128
129
Door control panel
Door control panel
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Function
Page
Function
: r45=
Stores settings for the seat, exterior mirrors and steering wheel
; Adjusts the seats
electrically
= %& Unlocks/locks
the vehicle
? Opens the door
A 7Zö\ Adjusts and folds the exterior mirrors in/out electrically
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104
85
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B W Opens/closes the
side windows
C n Activates/
deactivates the override feature for the side windows in the rear compartment
D p Opens/closes the
trunk lid/tailgate
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66
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Useful information .............................. 40
Panic alarm .......................................... 40
Occupant safety .................................. 40
Children in the vehicle ........................ 60
Driving safety systems ....................... 66
Theft deterrent locking system ......... 7439
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Useful information
i This Operator's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment of your vehicle available at the time of publication of the Operator's Manual. Country-specific differences are possible. Please note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described. This also applies to safety- related systems and functions.
i Read the information on qualified specialist workshops: (Y page 25).
Panic alarm
X To activate: press ! button : for at
least one second. An alarm sounds and the exterior lighting flashes.
X To deactivate: press ! button :
again.
or X Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock. or X Press the KEYLESS-GO Start/Stop button.
The KEYLESS-GO key must be in the vehicle.
i USA only:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference, and 2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. The Product label with FCC ID and IC certification number can be found in the battery case of the SmartKey.
i Canada only:
This device complies with RSS-Gen of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference, and 2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. The Product label with FCC ID and IC certification number can be found in the battery case of the SmartKey.
Occupant safety Important safety notes G WARNING Modifications to or work improperly conducted on restraint system components or their wiring, as well as tampering with interconnected electronic systems, can lead to the restraint systems no longer functioning as intended. Air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices (ETDs), for example, could deploy inadvertently or fail to deploy in accidents although the deceleration threshold for air bag deployment is exceeded. Therefore, never modify the restraint systems. Do not
tamper with electronic components or their software.
effect of the forces to which occupants are subjected during an accident.
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In this section, you will learn the most important facts about the restraint system components of the vehicle. The restraint system consists of: Rseat belts Rchild restraint systems RLATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat anchors Additional protection is provided by: RSRS (Supplemental Restraint System) RNECK-PRO head restraints RPRE-SAFE® Rair bag system components with:
- PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
front-passenger seat with Occupant Classification System (OCS)
The different air bag systems work independently of each other. The protective functions of the system work in conjunction with each other. Not all air bags are deployed in an accident. i See "Children in the vehicle" for
information on infants and children traveling with you in the vehicle restraint systems for infants and children (Y page 60).
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) Introduction SRS consists of: R6 SRS warning lamp RAir bags RAir bag control unit with crash sensors REmergency Tensioning Devices RBelt force limiters SRS reduces the risk of occupants coming into contact with the vehicle's interior in the event of an accident. It can also reduce the
SRS warning lamp G WARNING The SRS self-check has detected a malfunction if the 6 SRS indicator lamp: Rdoes not light up at all Rdoes not go out after approximately four
seconds after the engine is started
Rlights up after the engine is started or while
the vehicle is in motion
For your safety, Mercedes-Benz strongly recommends that you have the system checked as soon as possible at a qualified specialist workshop. SRS may otherwise fail to activate when it is needed in the event of an accident, which could lead to serious or fatal injuries. SRS might also be activated unexpectedly and unnecessarily, which could also result in injury. In addition, work carried out improperly on SRS may render SRS inoperative or cause unintended air bag deployment. Work on the SRS system should only be carried out by qualified specialist personnel. Consult a qualified specialist workshop. If it is necessary to modify an air bag system to accommodate a person with disabilities, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for details. USA only: for further information, contact our Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372).
SRS functions are checked regularly when you switch on the ignition and when the engine is running. Therefore, malfunctions can be detected in good time. The 6 SRS warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up when the ignition is switched on. It goes out no later than a few seconds after the engine is started. The SRS components are in operational readiness when the SRS 6 indicator lamp goes out while the engine is running.
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Safety guidelines for seat belts, Emergency Tensioning Devices (ETDs) and air bags G WARNING RDamaged seat belts or seat belts that have been subjected to stress in an accident must be replaced. Their anchoring points must also be checked. Only use seat belts installed or supplied by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
RAir bags and pyrotechnic Emergency
Tensioning Devices (ETDs) contain perchlorate material, which may require special handling and regard for the environment. Check your national disposal guidelines. California residents, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/HazardousWaste/ Perchlorate/index.cfm.
RAir bags and ETDs are designed to function on a one-time-only basis. An air bag or ETD that has deployed must be replaced. PRE- SAFE® has electrically operated reversible belt tensioners in addition to the pyrotechnic ETDs.
RDo not pass seat belts over sharp edges.
They could tear.
RDo not make any modification that could
change the effectiveness of the seat belts. RDo not bleach or dye seat belts as this may severely weaken them. In a crash they may not be able to provide adequate protection. RNo modifications of any kind may be made
to any components or wiring of the SRS. RDo not change or remove any component
or part of the SRS.
RDo not install additional trim material, seat
covers, badges, etc. to the: - padded steering wheel boss - knee bag covers - outer side of front seat bolsters - side trim next to the rear seat backrest
front-passenger air bag cover
roof lining trim
RDo not install additional electrical/
electronic equipment on or near SRS components and wiring.
RKeep area between air bags and occupants
free of objects (e.g. packages, purses, umbrellas, etc.).
RDo not hang items such as coat hangers from the coat hooks or handles over the door. These items may be thrown around in the vehicle and cause head and other injuries when the window curtain air bag is deployed.
RAir bag system components will be hot after an air bag has inflated. Do not touch them.
RNever place your feet on the instrument panel, dashboard, or on the seat. Always keep both feet on the floor in front of the seat.
RImproper repair work on the SRS creates a
risk of rendering the SRS inoperative or causing unintended air bag deployment. Work on the SRS must therefore only be performed by qualified technicians. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
RFor your protection and the protection of others, when scrapping the air bag unit or ETD, our safety instructions must be followed. These instructions are available from any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
RGiven the considerable deployment speed, required inflation volume, and the material of the air bags, there is the possibility of abrasions or other, potentially more serious injuries resulting from air bag deployment.
If you sell your vehicle, Mercedes-Benz strongly recommends that you inform the subsequent owner that the vehicle is equipped with SRS. Also, refer them to the applicable section in the Operator's Manual.
Air bags Important safety notes G WARNING Air bags are designed to reduce the incidence of injuries and fatalities in certain situations: Rfrontal impacts (driver's and front-
passenger front air bags and driver's knee bag)
Rside impacts (side impact air bags, window
curtain air bags and pelvis air bags)
Rrollover (window curtain air bags) However, no system available today can completely eliminate injuries and fatalities. When the air bags are deployed, a small amount of powder is released. The powder generally does not constitute a health hazard and does not indicate that there is a fire in the vehicle. In order to prevent potential breathing difficulties, you should leave the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. If you have any breathing difficulty but cannot get out of the vehicle after the air bag inflates, then get fresh air by opening a window or door. G WARNING In order to reduce the potential danger of injuries caused during the deployment of the front air bags, the driver and front passenger must always be correctly seated and wear their seat belts. For maximum protection in the event of a collision, you must always be in the normal seat position with your back against the backrest. Fasten your seat belt and make sure that it is correctly positioned on your body.
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As the air bag inflates with considerable speed and force, a proper seating position and correct positioning of the hands on the steering wheel will help to keep you at a safe distance from the air bag. Occupants who are not wearing their seat belt, are not seated properly or are too close to the air bag can be seriously injured or killed by an air bag, as it inflates with great force instantaneously: Rsit with the seat belt fastened correctly and in a position that is as upright as possible with your back against the backrest. Rmove the driver's seat as far back as
possible, still permitting proper operation of vehicle controls. The distance from the center of the driver's chest to the center of the air bag cover on the steering wheel must be at least 10 inches (25 cm). You should be able to accomplish this by adjusting the seat and steering wheel. If you have any difficulties, please contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Rdo not lean your head or chest close to the
steering wheel or dashboard.
Ronly hold the steering wheel on the outside. Placing hands and arms inside the rim can increase the risk and potential severity of hand/arm injury if the driver front air bag inflates.
Radjust the front-passenger seat as far back as possible from the dashboard when the seat is occupied.
Roccupants, especially children, should
never place their bodies or lean their heads in the area of the door where the side impact air bag inflates. This could result in serious or fatal injuries should the side impact air bag be deployed. Always sit as upright as possible, wear the seat belt properly and use an appropriately sized infant restraint, toddler restraint or booster seat recommended for the size and weight of the child.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in severe injuries to you or other occupants.
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If you sell your vehicle, it is important that you make the buyer aware of this safety information. Be sure to give the buyer this Operator's Manual. G WARNING Accident research shows that the safest place for children in an automobile is in a rear seat. A side impact air bag related injury may occur if occupants, especially children, are not properly seated or restrained when next to a side impact air bag which needs to deploy rapidly in a side impact in order to do its job. To help avoid the possibility of injury, please follow these guidelines:
(1)
(2)
Always sit as upright as possible and use the seat belts properly. Make sure that children 12 years old and under use an appropriately sized child restraint, infant restraint, or booster seat recommended for the size and weight of the child. Always wear seat belts properly.
If the air bags are deployed, you will hear a bang, and a small amount of powder may also be released. Only in rare cases will the bang affect your hearing. The powder that is released generally does not constitute a health hazard. The 6 SRS warning lamp lights up. The air bags are deployed if the air bag control unit detects the need for deployment. Only in the event of such a situation will the air bags provide their supplemental protection. If the driver and front passenger do not wear their seat belts, it is not possible for the air bags to provide their supplemental protection. In the event of other types of impacts and impacts below air bag deployment thresholds, the air bags will not deploy. The driver and passengers will then be protected to the extent possible by a properly fastened seat belt. A properly fastened seat belt is also
needed to provide the best possible protection in a rollover. Air bags provide additional protection; they are not, however, a substitute for seat belts. All vehicle occupants must fasten their seat belts regardless of whether your vehicle is equipped with air bags or not. It is important for your safety and that of your passengers to have deployed air bags replaced and to have any malfunctioning air bags repaired. This will help to make sure the air bags continue to perform their protective function for the vehicle occupants in the event of a crash.
Front air bags
Driver's air bag : deploys in front of the steering wheel; front-passenger front air bag ; deploys in front of and above the glove box. The front air bags increase protection for the driver's and front-passenger's head and chest. They are deployed: Rin the event of certain frontal impacts Rif the system determines that air bag
deployment can offer additional protection to that provided by the seat belt
Rdepending on whether the seat belt is being
used
Rindependently of other air bags in the
vehicle
If the vehicle overturns, the front air bags are generally not deployed. If the system detects
high vehicle deceleration in a longitudinal direction, the front air bags are deployed. If a child restraint system is installed to the front-passenger seat and the 4
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp does not light up on the center console: Ra child restraint system withouttransponders for air bag deactivation system is installed or
Ra child restraint system with transponders
is not properly installed.
Your vehicle has adaptive, two-stage front air bags. In the event of a collision, the air bag control unit evaluates the vehicle deceleration. In the first deployment stage, the front air bag is filled with enough propellant gas to reduce the risk of injuries. The front air bag is fully deployed if a second deployment threshold is exceeded within a few milliseconds. The deployment of the front-passenger front air bag is also influenced by the weight category of the front passenger, which is determined by the Occupant Classification System (OCS) (Y page 48). The lighter the passenger side occupant, the higher the vehicle deceleration rate required (predicted at the start of the impact) for second-stage inflation of the front-passenger front air bag. In the second stage, the front air bags are inflated with the maximum amount of propellant gas available. The front air bags are not deployed in situations where a low impact severity is predicted. You will then be protected by the fastened seat belt. Front-passenger front air bag will only deploy if: Rthe system, based on the OCS weight sensor readings, has detected that the front-passenger seat is occupied.
Rthe 45 indicator lamp on the center
console is not lit (Y page 48).
Rthe air bag control unit predicts a high
impact severity.
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Driver's knee bag
Driver's knee bag : deploys under the steering column. It is deployed together with the front air bags. The driver's knee bag is designed to operate together with the front air bags in frontal impacts if certain thresholds are exceeded. The driver's knee bag operates best in conjunction with correctly positioned and fastened seat belts. The driver's knee bag increases protection of the driver against: Rknee injuries Rthigh injuries Rlower leg injuries
Side impact air bags G WARNING Only use seat covers which have been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle model. Using seat covers or other seat coverings can cause a malfunction of the side impact air bags and/or the pelvis air bags. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for availability. G WARNING The pressure sensors for side impact air bag control are located in the doors. Do not modify any components of the doors or door trim panels including, for example, the addition of door speakers. Improper repair work on the doors or the modification or addition of components to the doors create a risk of rendering the side
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impact air bags inoperative or causing unintended air bag deployment. Work on the doors must therefore only be performed by qualified technicians. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Side impact air bags (example: Sedan) Front side impact air bags : and rear side impact air bags; deploy next to the outer seat cushions. When deployed, the side impact air bags offer additional protection for the thorax of the vehicle occupants on the side of the vehicle on which the impact occurs. However, they do not protect the: Rhead Rneck Rarms The side impact air bags are deployed: Ron the side on which an impact occurs Rat the start of an accident with a high rate
of lateral vehicle deceleration or acceleration, e.g. in a side impact
Rindependently of the use of the seat belt Rindependently of the front air bags Rindependently of the ETDs If the vehicle overturns, the side impact air bags are generally not deployed. side impact air bags are deployed if the system detects high vehicle deceleration or acceleration in a lateral direction and determines that side impact air bag deployment can offer additional protection to that provided by the seat belt.
Side impact air bags will not deploy in side impacts which do not exceed the system's preset deployment thresholds for lateral acceleration/deceleration. You will then be protected by the fastened seat belt. The side impact air bag on the front- passenger side is not deployed in the following situations: ROCS has detected that the front-passenger
seat is unoccupied.
Rthe front-passenger seat belt is not
fastened.
The side impact air bag on the front- passenger side will deploy if the front- passenger seat belt is fastened, regardless of whether the front-passenger seat is occupied or not.
Pelvis air bags G WARNING Only use seat covers which have been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle model. Using seat covers or other seat coverings can cause a malfunction of the side impact air bags and/or the pelvis air bags. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for availability.
Pelvis air bag deployment enhances the level of protection of the vehicle occupants on the side of the vehicle on which the impact occurs.
Pelvis air bags : deploy next to and below the outer seat cushions. They are deployed: Ron the side on which an impact occurs Rat the start of an accident with a high rate
of lateral vehicle deceleration or acceleration, e.g. in a side impact
Rindependently of the use of the seat belt Rindependently of the front air bags Rindependently of the ETDs If the vehicle overturns, the pelvis air bags are generally not deployed. Exception: if the system detects high vehicle deceleration or acceleration in a lateral direction and determines that deployment can offer additional protection to that provided by the seat belt. Pelvis air bags : will not deploy in side impacts which do not exceed the system's preset deployment thresholds for lateral acceleration/deceleration. You will then be protected by the fastened seat belt. The pelvis air bag on the front-passenger side is not deployed in the following situations: ROCS has detected that the front-passenger
seat is unoccupied.
Rthe front-passenger seat belt is not
fastened.
The pelvis air bag on the front-passenger side will deploy if the front-passenger seat belt is fastened, regardless of whether the front- passenger seat is occupied or not.
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Window curtain air bags
Front-passenger side window curtain air bags (example: Sedan) Window curtain air bags : enhance the level of protection for the head, but not chest or arms, of the vehicle occupants on the side of the vehicle on which the impact occurs. The window curtain air bags are integrated into the side of the roof frame and deploy in the area from the A-pillar to the C-pillar. Window curtain air bags are deployed: Rat the start of an accident with a high rate
of lateral vehicle deceleration or acceleration, e.g. in a side impact
Ron the side on which an impact occurs Ron the driver's and the front passenger's
side if the vehicle overturns and the system determines that window curtain air bag deployment can offer additional protection to that provided by the seat belt
Rindependently of the use of the seat belt Rregardless of whether the front-passenger
seat is occupied
Rindependently of the front air bags Window curtain air bags will not deploy in impacts which do not exceed the system's preset deployment thresholds for lateral acceleration/deceleration. You will then be protected by the fastened seat belt.
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Occupant Classification System (OCS) Method of operation G WARNING If the 45 indicator lamp illuminates when an adult or someone larger than a small individual is in the front passenger seat, have the front passenger reposition himself or herself in the seat until the 45
indicator lamp goes out. In the event of a collision, the air bag control unit will not allow front passenger front air bag deployment when the OCS has classified the front passenger seat occupant as weighing as much as or less than a typical 12-month-old child in a standard child restraint or if the front passenger seat is classified as being empty. When the OCS senses that the front passenger seat occupant is classified as being up to or less than the weight of a typical 12-month-old child in a standard child restraint, the 45 indicator lamp will illuminate when the engine is started and remain illuminated. This indicates that the front passenger front air bag is deactivated. When the OCS senses that the front passenger seat is classified as being empty, the 45 indicator lamp will illuminate when the engine is started and remain illuminated. This indicates that the front passenger front air bag is deactivated. When the OCS senses that the front passenger seat occupant is classified as being heavier than the weight of a typical 12- month-old child seated in a standard child restraint or as being a small individual (such as a young teenager or a small adult), the 45 indicator lamp will illuminate for approximately 6 seconds when the engine is started. Depending on occupant weight sensor readings from the seat, it will then remain illuminated or go out. With the 45 indicator lamp illuminated, the front passenger front air bag is deactivated.With the 45 indicator lamp out, the front passenger front air bag is activated. When the OCS senses that the front passenger seat occupant is classified as an adult or someone larger than a small individual, the 45 indicator lamp will illuminate for approximately six seconds when the engine is started and then go out. This indicates that the front passenger front air bag is activated. If the 45 indicator lamp is illuminated, the front passenger front air bag is deactivated and will not be deployed. If the 45 indicator lamp is not illuminated, the front passenger front air bag is activated and will be deployed Rin the event of certain frontal impacts Rif the impact exceeds a predetermined
triggering threshold
Rindependent of the side impact air bag or
pelvis air bag
If the front passenger front air bag is deployed, the rate of inflation will be influenced by Rthe rate of vehicle deceleration as assessed
by the air bag control unit
Rthe front passenger's weight category as
identified by the OCS G WARNING According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained on the rear seats than on the front-passenger seat. Thus, we strongly recommend that children be placed in the rear seats whenever possible. Regardless of seating position, children 12
years old and under must be seated and properly secured in an appropriate infant restraint, toddler restraint, or booster seat recommended for the size and weight of the child. The infant or child restraint must be properly secured with the vehicle's seat belt, the seat belt and Top Tether strap, or lower anchorsand Top Tether strap, fully in accordance with the child seat manufacturer's instructions. Occupants, especially children, should always sit as upright as possible, wear the seat belt properly and use an appropriately sized infant restraint, toddler restraint, or booster seat recommended for the size and weight of the child. Children can be killed or seriously injured by an inflating air bag. Note the following important information when circumstances require you to place a child in the front- passenger seat: RYour vehicle is equipped with air bag technology designed to deactivate the front-passenger front air bag in your vehicle when the system senses the weight of a typical 12-month-old child or less along with the weight of a standard appropriate child restraint on the front-passenger seat. RA child in a rear-facing child restraint on the
front-passenger seat will be seriously injured or even killed if the front-passenger front air bag inflates in a collision which could occur under some circumstances, even with the air bag technology installed in your vehicle. The only means to eliminate this risk completely is never to place a child in a rear-facing child restraint in the front- passenger seat. We therefore strongly
