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  • Op

    E-class

    erators Manual

  • 00AMGE 32E 43E 55

  • Our company and staff congratulate you on the purchase of your new Mercedes-Benz.

    Your selection of our product is a demonstration of your trust in our company name. Further, it exemplifies your desire to own an automobile that will be as easy as possible to operate and provide years of service.

    Your Mercedes-Benz represents the efforts of many skilled engineers and craftsmen. To ensure your pleasure of ownership, and for your safety and that of your passengers, we ask you to make a small investment of your time:

    Please read this manual carefully before putting it aside. Then return it to your vehicle where it will be handy for your reference.

    Please abide by the ou with the operation of your M

    Please abide by the prove the safety of the vehicle opera

    We extend our best wish

    DaimlerChrysler AGrecommendations contained in this manual. They are designed to acquaint yercedes-Benz.

    warnings and cautions contained in this manual. They are designed to help imtor and occupants.

    es for many miles of safe, pleasurable driving.

  • Contents

    Introduction

    Product information .......................... 7Operators manual ............................. 8Where to find it ................................ 13Reporting Safety Defects ................ 15

    Instruments and controls

    Instruments and controls ............... 18Center consoleOverhead contr

    Operation

    Vehicle keys .......Start lock-out .....General notes on

    central lockingCentral locking s

    Radio frequencinfrared remoteOpening the truOpening and clwindows and slroof from outsi

    Panic button ................................. 34Mechanical keys .......................... 34

    Doors ................................................. 35Central locking switch .................... 37Automatic central locking .............. 38Emergency unlocking

    in case of accident ...................... 38Trunk ................................................. 39Trunk lid release switch .................41

    BabySmartTM airbag deactivation system ....................67

    Self-test BabySmartTM without special childseat installed .................................67

    Supplemental restraint system (SRS) ................................68

    Emergency tensioningretractor (ETR) .............................69

    .....................................70es for the ergency

    retractor.................................... 76ld stems .........................78l adjustment ............ 81rors ............................82ster ...........................86

    steering wheel, on display .................92 odometer,gine oily .................................961

    ..............................20ol panel ............... 21

    ...............................24

    ...............................27 the system ...............28

    ystem ...................29y and control ...............29nk .......................32

    osing iding/pop-upde ..........................33

    Trunk lid emergency release ........ 42Antitheft alarm system ................... 43Tow-away alarm ............................... 45Power seats front ............................. 46Front seat head restraints .............. 52Rear seat head restraints ............... 53Multicontour seat ............................ 54Seat heater ........................................ 55Seat ventilation ................................ 58Seat belts and integrated

    restraint system .......................... 60Seat belts .......................................... 60Seat belt nonusage

    warning system ...........................61

    Airbags .........Safety guidelin

    seat belt, emtensioning and airbag

    Infant and chirestraint sy

    Steering wheeRear view mirInstrument cluMultifunction

    multifunctiTrip and main

    FSS and enlevel displa

  • 2Contents

    Audio systems ..................................97Radio ..............................................97CD player .......................................98Cassette player .............................99

    Telephone ........................................ 100Telephone book .......................... 100Redialing .....................................102Incoming call .............

    Navigation system .........Trip computer ................Malfunction message

    memory .....................Individual settings ........Setting the audio volumFlexible service system

    (FSS) ...........................Engine oil level indicatoEngine oil consumptionExterior lamp switch ....Night security illuminatHeadlamp cleaning systCombination switch .....Hazard warning flasher

    switch .........................

    Automatic climate control ............ 126Display and controls ................. 128Basic setting ............................... 129Special settings .......................... 129Defogging windows ................... 129Defrosting ................................... 129Rear window defroster ...............130

    Entrance lamps, exit lampsin doors ....................................... 159

    Rear window sunshade ................. 160Sun visors ....................................... 161Illuminated vanity mirrors ........... 161Interior ............................................162Armrest, rear bench ...................... 162

    st ...................162....................... 163in holder....................... 163t aboveconsole ........ 164ts .......................164 console .......165.......................166.......................168s .................... 169

    otwell .......... 169.......................170.................104

    ................. 105

    ................. 106

    ................. 108

    ..................110e ...............113

    ..................114r ...............117 .................118..................119ion .........120em .......... 121.................122

    .................125

    Air distribution ...........................130Air volume ...................................130Air recirculation .........................131Dust filter .....................................131Activated charcoal filter ............132Residual engineheat utilization ............................132Front center consolecompartment ventilation ...........133Rear passenger compartment adjustable air outlet ...................134

    Audio and telephone,operation .....................................135

    Power windows ...............................154Sliding / pop-up roof ......................156Interior lighting ..............................159

    Cup holder in rear bench armre

    Glove box ..................Cup holder and coin glove box lid ....

    Storage compartmenashtray in center

    Storage compartmenin center console

    Cup holder in centerAshtrays ...................Lighter ......................Cargo tie-down hookParcel net in

    front passenger foCellular telephone ..

  • Contents

    Shelf below rear window .............. 170Garage door opener ....................... 171

    Driving

    Control and operation of radio transmitters ................ 176

    The first 1 000 miles(1 500 km) ................................. 177

    Maintenance ...................................177Tele Aid ..............Catalytic convertEmission controlSteering lock ......Starting and turn

    the engine .....Automatic transmParking brake ....Driving instructio

    Drive sensibly Drinking and dPedals ..............Power assistanBrakes .............Driving off ......

    Parking ........................................ 205Tires ............................................. 206Snow chains ............................... 208Winter driving instructions ................................ 209Block heater .................................210Deep water ...................................211Passenger compartment ............211Traveling abroad .........................211

    Instrument cluster display

    Malfunction and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster ....................234

    On-boarddiagnostic system .......................234Check engine malfunction indicator lamp .............................234Brake warning lamp ..................235

    al restraint) p .............................236

    and fuel cap arning ....................236

    tability program ning lamp ...............237alfunctionp .............................237

    ctionp .............................237

    rning lamp .............238nd mp in onsole .....................2383

    ............................. 178er ........................ 188 ............................189............................. 190ing off............................. 192ission ............... 193

    .............................202ns ......................203

    - Save Fuel .........203riving .................203.............................203ce ........................204.............................204.............................205

    Cruise control .................................212Brake assist system

    (BAS) ...........................................215Antilock brake system

    (ABS) ...........................................217Four Wheel Electronic Traction

    System (4MATIC) .......................219Electronic stability program

    (ESP) ........................................... 220Parking assist

    (Parktronic) .............................. 224What you should know

    at the gas station ...................... 229Check regularly and

    before a long trip ...................... 231

    Supplementsystem (SRSindicator lamFuel reserveplacement wElectronic s(ESP) warBAS / ESP mindicator lamABS malfunindicator lamSeat belt wa

    Malfunction aindicator lathe center c

  • 4Contents

    AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp .............................238

    Malfunction and warning messages in themultifunction display ...............239

    DISPLAY DEFECTIVE ................240BATTERY / ALTERNATOR .........241ABS-SYSTEM ..............BRAKE ASSIST ..........BRAKE LINING WEARBRAKE FLUID ............PARKING BRAKE ......ENGINE FAN ..............COOLANT (coolant levCOOLANT TEMP. .......LIGHTING SYSTEM ...LIGHT SENSOR ..........REMOVE KEY ............TELE AID ....................STEERING GEAR OIL ENGINE OIL LEVEL ..WASHER FLUID .........ELEC. STABIL. PROG.(Electronic stability p

    Practical hints

    First aid kit ..................................... 254Stowing things in the vehicle ...... 254Fuses ............................................... 255Hood ................................................ 257Checking engine oil level ............. 260

    Changing wheels ........................... 271Tire inflation pressure .................. 276Battery .............................................277Jump starting ..................................279Towing the vehicle .........................282Transmission selector lever,

    manually unlocking ..................284.......................285ly ...................286es ..................289n theey ..................291

    .......................293

    .......................293

    .......................294 of

    oof .................295

    .......................296e insert .......296.......................298.......................298.................242

    .................242 ..............243

    .................243

    .................244

    .................244el) ..........245.................246.................247.................248.................248.................249.................249.................250.................251

    rogram) ..252

    Automatic transmissionfluid level ................................... 261

    Coolant level ................................... 261Adding coolant ........................... 262

    Windshield and headlampwasher system .......................... 263

    Windshield and headlampwasher fluid mixing ratio ........ 263

    Spare wheel, vehicle tools,storage compartment ............... 264

    Vehicle jack .................................... 265Wheels ............................................ 266

    Tire replacement ....................... 266Rotating wheels ......................... 267

    Spare wheel .................................... 268Spare wheel bolts ...................... 268

    Spare wheel .................................... 269

    Exterior lamps .........Headlamp assembTaillamp assembli

    Changing batteries ielectronic main k

    Synchronizing remote control .....

    Emergency engineshut-down ...........

    Rear seat cushion ...Emergency operation

    sliding / pop-up rManual release for

    fuel filler flap ......Replacing wiper bladTrunk lamp ..............Roof rack ..................

  • Contents

    Vehicle care

    Cleaning and careof the vehicle .............................300

    Power washer ..............................301Tar stains .....................................301Paintwork, painted body components .................................301Engine cleaning ..........................302Vehicle washinOrnamental moHeadlamps, taiturn signal lensCleaning the pasystem sensorsWindow cleaniglass sunroof ..Wiper blades ..Light alloy wheInstrument cluSteering wheelgear selector leCup holder ......Seat belts ........

    Headliner and shelfbelow rear window .................... 304Upholstery .................................. 305Hard plastic trim items ............. 305Plastic and rubber parts ........... 305

    Technical data

    Spare parts service ....................... 308Warranty coverage ........................ 308

    Index

    Index ................................................3265

    g .........................302ldings ................302

    llamps,es ......................302rktronic

    ...........................303ng / .............................303.............................303els ......................304ster .....................304 andver ......................304.............................304.............................304

    Identification labels ...................... 309Layout of poly-V-belt drive ............311Technical data .................................312Fuels, coolants, lubricants

    etc. - capacities ..........................318Engine oils ...................................... 320Engine oil additives ...................... 320Air conditioner refrigerant .......... 320Brake fluid ...................................... 320Premium unleaded gasoline ........ 321Fuel requirements ........................ 321Gasoline additives ......................... 322Coolants .......................................... 322Consumer information ................. 324

  • Introduction

    Product information

    Kindly observe the following in your own best interest:

    We recommend using Mercedes-Benz original parts as well as conversion parts and accessories explicitly approved by us for your vehicle model.

    We have tested these parts to determine their reliability, safety and their specialsuitability for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.

    We are unable to make an assessment for other products and therefore cannot be held responsible for them, even if ther agencies should e rmanceor reliability of yo

    Mercedes-Benz o vailable at your authorize lso on permissible techn7

    in individual cases an official approval or authorization by governmental or oxist. Use of such parts and accessories could adversely affect the safety, perfour vehicle. Please do not use them.

    riginal parts as well as conversion parts and accessories approved by us are ad Mercedes-Benz Center where you will receive comprehensive information, aical modifications, and where proper installation will be performed.

  • 8Introduction

    Operators manual

    This Operators Manual contains a great deal of useful information. We urge you to read it carefully and familiarize yourself with the vehicle before driving.

    For your own safety and longer service life of the vehicle, we urge you to follow the instructions and warnings contained in this manual. Ignoring them could result in damage to the vehicle or personal injury to you or others. Vehicle damage caused by failure to follow instructions is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

    Your vehicle may have s d explanations for optional equipment any equipment, your authorized Merced

    Service and warranty

    The Service and Warran vering your Mercedes-Benz, includin

    New Car Limited Wa

    Emission System Wa

    Emission Performan

    California, Massach(California, Massach

    State Warranty Enfoome or all of the equipment described in this manual. Therefore, you may finnot installed in your vehicle. If you have any questions about the operation ofes-Benz Center will be glad to demonstrate the proper procedures.

    information

    ty Information Booklet contains detailed information about the warranties cog:

    rranty,

    rranty,

    ce Warranty,

    usetts, and Vermont Emission Control System Warranty usetts, and Vermont only),

    rcement Laws (Lemon Laws).

  • Introduction

    Important notice for California retail buyers of Mercedes-Benz automobiles

    Under California law you may be entitled to a replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the purchase price, if Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC or its authorized Mercedes-Benz Center fails to conform the vehicle to its express warranties after a reasonable number of repair attempts during the period of one year or 12 000 miles from original delivery of the vehicle. A reasonable number of repair attempts is presumed for a retail buyer (1) if the vehicle is out of service by reason of repair of substantial nonconformities for a cumulative total of more than 30 calendar days or (2) the same substantial non-conformity has been subject to repair four or more times and you have at least once directly notified us in writing of the need to repair the non-conformity and have given us an opportunity to perform the repair ourselves. Notifications should be sent to the nearest Mercedes-Benz Regional Office listed in the Service and War

    Maintenance

    The Service Book at regular intervals.

    Always have the S des-Benz Center for service. The serv9

    ranty Information Booklet.

    let describes all the necessary maintenance work which should be performed

    ervice Booklet with you when you take the vehicle to your authorized Merceice advisor will record each service in the booklet for you.

  • 10Introduction

    Roadside assistance

    The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program provides factory trained technical help in the event of a breakdown. Calls to the toll-free Roadside Assistance number:

    1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA)1-800-387-0100 (in Canada)

    will be answered by Mercedes-Benz Client Assistance Representatives 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

    For additional informati r glove box.

    Change of address or o

    If you change your addr nd Warranty Information Booklet, or 1-800-FOR-MERCedes, o that we can contact you should the n

    If you sell your Mercede perator.

    If you bought this vehic Service and Warranty Information B1-800-FOR-MERCedes, oon refer to the Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program brochure in you

    wnership

    ess, be sure to send in the Change of Address Notice found in the Service asimply call the Mercedes-Benz Client Assistance Center (in the USA) at r Customer Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. It is in your own interest eed arise.

    s, please leave all literature with the vehicle to make it available to the next o

    le used, be sure to send in the Notice of Purchase of Used Car found in the ooklet, or call the Mercedes-Benz Client Assistance Center (in the USA) at r Customer Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100.

  • Introduction

    Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada

    If you plan to operate your vehicle in foreign countries, please be aware that:

    Service facilities or replacement parts may not be readily available,

    unleaded gasoline for vehicles with catalytic converters may not be available; the use of leaded fuels will damage the catalysts,

    gasoline may have a considerably lower octane rating, and improper fuel can cause engine damage.

    Certain Mercedes-Benz models are available for delivery in Europe under our European Delivery Program. For details, consult your auth

    In the USA:Mercedes-Benz UEuropean DeliverOne Mercedes DrMontvale, NJ 07611

    orized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to:

    In Canada:SA, LLCy Departmentive45-0350

    Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.European Delivery Department849 Eglinton Avenue EastToronto, Ontario M4G 2L5

  • 12Introduction

    We continuously strive to improve our product, and ask for your understanding that we reserve the right to make changes in design and equipment. Therefore, information, illustrations and descriptions in this Operators Manual might differ from your vehicle.

    Optional equipment is also described in this manual, including operating instructions wherever necessary. Since they are special-order items, the descriptions and illustrations herein may vary slightly from the actual equipment of your vehicle.

    If there are any equipment details that are not shown or described in this Operators Manual, your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center w

    The Operators Manual hicle.ill be glad to inform you of correct care and operating procedures.

    and Service Booklet are important documents and should be kept with the ve

  • Introduction

    Where to find it

    The Operators Manual is divided into eight sections:

    Instruments and controls: An overview of all the controls that can be operated from the drivers seat.

    Operation: Information on the vehicles equipment and its operation.

    Driving: Important information on driving.

    Instrument cluster display: Displays and indicator lamps on the instrument cluster with brief instructions.

    Practical hin

    Car care: Ins

    Technical da mation such as fuels, coolants, lubr

    Index: Key te

    Other documents

    Explanation of co

    Warning notices others appear on13

    ts: Assistance and instructions in the event of an emergency.

    tructions on caring for your vehicle.

    ta: All the important technical data for your vehicle as well as consumer inforicants etc. is contained here.

    rms to help you find a topic quickly.

    may also be supplied, depending on your vehicles equipment.

    lor used:

    for the protection of yourself and red background.

  • 14Introduction

    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 immediately contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to have the problem diagnosed and corrected if required. If the matter is not handled to your satisfaction, please discuss the problem with the Mercedes-Benz Center management, or if necessary contact us at the following addresses:

    In the USA: ClienMercOne Mont

    In Canada: CustoMerc849 EToront Assistance Center edes-Benz USA, LLC Mercedes Drivevale, NJ 07645-0350

    mer Relations Department edes-Benz Canada, Inc. glinton Avenue East to, Ontario, M4G 2L5

  • Introduction

    For the USA only:The following text is published as required of manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regulations,Part 575 pursuant to the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966.

    Reporting Safety Defects

    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 rece ds that a safety defect exists in . However, NHTSA cannot become ercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

    To contact NH -424-9393 (or 366-0123 in Transportation, Washington, D hicle safety from the Hotline.15

    ives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it fin a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign involved in individual problems between you, your retailer, or M

    TSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800 Washington, D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of

    .C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor ve

  • 17Contents - Instruments and controls

    Technicaldata

    Instruments and controls

    Operation Driving Instrument cluster display

    Practical hints Car care Index

    Instruments and controls

    Instruments and controls ............... 18Center console ..............................20Overhead control panel ............... 21

  • 18Instruments and controls

    Technicaldata

    Instruments and controls

    Operation Driving Instrument cluster display

    Practical hints Car care Index

    Instruments and controls

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  • Instruments and controls

    Technicaldata

    Instruments and controls

    Operation Index

    1 Parking assist warning indicators, see page 226

    2 Side defroster outlet

    3 Side air outlet, adjustable

    4 Air volume control for side air outlet

    5 Exterior lamp switch, see page 119

    6 Parking brake release, see page 202

    7 Hood lock release, see page 257

    8 Combination

    9 Cruise contro

    10 Instrument cl

    11 MultifunctionHorn (with elposition 1 orAirbag, see p

    12 Steering lockpage 190

    13 Voice recognioperating ins

    14 Center air ou

    15 Air volume control for center air outlets

    16 Left front seat heater switch, see page 55Left front seat ventilation switch, see page 58

    17 Headlamp washer switch, see page 121

    18 Rear seat head restraints switch, see page 53

    19 Hazard warning flasher switch, see page 125

    20 Central locking switch, see page 37

    age 45larm system, see

    , see page 55itch, see page 58

    lectronic key in

    e page 126

    ch

    ent19

    Driving Instrument cluster display

    Practical hints Car care

    switch, see page 122

    l switch, see page 212

    uster, see page 86

    steering wheel, see page 92ectronic key in steering lock 2), age 70

    with ignition/starter switch, see

    tion system switch, see separate tructions

    tlets, adjustable

    21 Tow-away alarm switch, see pIndicator lamp for antitheft apage 43

    22 Right front seat heater switchRight front seat ventilation sw

    23 Glove box (illuminated with esteering lock position 1 or 2)

    24 Automatic climate control, seRear window defroster switchActivated charcoal filter swit

    25 Audio system, see page 135

    26 Storage/eyeglasses compartm

  • 20Instruments and controls

    Technicaldata

    Instruments and controls

    Operation Driving Instrument cluster display

    Practical hints Car care Index

    Center console 1 Ashtray with lighter, see page 166

    2 ESP control switch, see page 220

    3 Power window switches, front doors, see page 154

    4 Power window safety switch, rear doors, see page 154

    238

    , see page 154

    ch, see page 228

    1

    82

    page 160

    6

    4

    3

    1

    7 8

    25 Airbag Off indicator lamp, see page

    6 Power window switches, rear doors

    7 Parktronic system deactivation swit

    8 Trunk lid release switch, see page 4

    9 Mirror adjustment switch, see page

    10 Rear window sunshade switch, see

    3

    5

    6

    9 10P68.20-2279-27

  • Instruments and controls

    Technicaldata

    Instruments and controls

    Operation Index

    Overhead control panel 1 Interior lighting, see page 159

    2 Sliding/pop-up roof, see page 156

    3 Rear view mirror, see page 82

    4 Garage door opener, see page 171

    5 Tele Aid (emergency call system), see page 178

    6 Hands free microphone for Tele Aid, telephone and voice recognition system21

    Driving Instrument cluster display

    Practical hints Car care

    56

  • 22Contents - Operation

    Technicaldata

    Instruments and controls

    Operation Driving Instrument cluster display

    Practical hints Car care Index

    Operation

    Vehicle keys ......................................24Start lock-out ....................................27General notes on the

    central locking system ...............28Central locking system ...................29

    Radio frequency and infrared remote contrOpening the trunk ....Opening and closing windows and sliding/roof from outside .......Panic button ...............Mechanical keys ........

    Doors ...............................Central locking switch .Automatic central lockinEmergency unlocking

    in case of accident ...Trunk ..............................Trunk lid release switchTrunk lid emergency reAntitheft alarm system

    Tow-away alarm ............................... 45Power seats front ............................. 46Front seat head restraints .............. 52Rear seat head restraints ............... 53Multicontour seat ............................ 54Seat heater ........................................ 55Seat ventilation ................................ 58

    Safety guidelines for the seat belt, emergencytensioning retractorand airbag .................................... 76

    Infant and child restraint systems .........................78

    Steering wheel adjustment ............ 81.........................82.........................86g wheel,

    play .................92eter,l.........................96.........................97.........................97.........................98.........................99.......................100.......................100.......................102.......................104.......................105.......................106ol ...............29...................32

    pop-up...................33...................34...................34...................35...................37g ..............38

    ...................38

    ...................39 ................. 41lease .........42...................43

    Seat belts and integratedrestraint system .......................... 60

    Seat belts .......................................... 60Seat belt nonusage

    warning system ...........................61BabySmartTM airbag

    deactivation system ................... 67Self-test BabySmartTM without special childseat installed ................................ 67

    Supplemental restraint system (SRS) ............................... 68

    Emergency tensioningretractor (ETR) ............................ 69

    Airbags .............................................. 70

    Rear view mirrors ...Instrument cluster ..Multifunction steerin

    multifunction disTrip and main odom

    FSS and engine oilevel display ........

    Audio systems .........Radio .....................CD player ..............Cassette player ....

    Telephone .................Telephone book ...Redialing ..............Incoming call .......

    Navigation system ...Trip computer ..........

  • Contents - Operation

    Technicaldata

    Instruments and controls

    Operation Index

    Malfunction messagememory ...................................... 108

    Individual settings ..........................110Setting the audio volume ...............113Flexible service system

    (FSS) .............................................114Engine oil level indicator ...............117Engine oil consumption .................118Exterior lamp switch ......................119Night security illHeadlamp cleaninCombination swiHazard warning f

    switch .............Automatic climat

    Display and conBasic setting ...Special settingsDefogging windDefrosting .......Rear window d

    Air distribution ...........................130Air volume ...................................130Air recirculation .........................131Dust filter .....................................131Activated charcoal filter ............132Residual engineheat utilization ............................132Front center consolecompartment ventilation ...........133

    Illuminated vanity mirrors ........... 161Interior ............................................162Armrest, rear bench ...................... 162Cup holder in

    rear bench armrest ...................162Glove box ......................................... 163

    Cup holder and coin holderin glove box lid ........................... 163

    Storage compartment aboveenter console ........ 164rtments nsole .......................164center console .......165...................................166...................................168 hooks .................... 169

    nger footwell .......... 169one .........................170ar window ..............170pener ....................... 17123

    Driving Instrument cluster display

    Practical hints Car care

    umination .........120g system .......... 121

    tch ......................122lasher.............................125e control ............126trols ..................128

    .............................129 ..........................129ows ....................129.............................129efroster .............. 130

    Rear passenger compartment adjustable air outlet ...................134

    Audio and telephone,operation .....................................135

    Power windows ...............................154Sliding / pop-up roof ......................156Interior lighting ..............................159Entrance lamps, exit lamps

    in doors .......................................159Rear window sunshade .................160Sun visors ........................................161

    ashtray in cStorage compa

    in center coCup holder in Ashtrays .......Lighter ..........Cargo tie-downParcel net in

    front passeCellular telephShelf below reGarage door o

  • 24

    Technicaldata

    Instruments and controls

    Operation Driving Instrument cluster display

    Practical hints Car care Index

    Vehicle keys

    Included with your vehicle are:

    2 electronic main keys with integrated radio frequency and infrared remote controls plus removable mechanical key.

    1 electronic reserve key without remote control functions, plus remo

    The locking tabs for thetwo electronic main keydistinguish it.

    Warning!

    When leaving the vehicle always remove the electronic key from the steering lock, and lock your vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause serious personal injury.vable mechanical key.

    mechanical key portion of the s are a different color to help

  • Central locking system

    Technicaldata

    Instruments and controls

    Operation Index

    Electronic main key

    The electronic mafrequency and inmechanical key.

    The remote contr

    The mechanical ktrunk, and storag

    When using the mechanical key (2) for lock operations, it can be removed by sliding it out of the remote control. To do so, move locking tab (3) to the right and slide the mechanical key (2) in direction of arrow (4).

    The remote control transmitter is located in the electronic main key.

    The infrared receivers are located in the front door handles.

    the electronic main vice. To prevent access s lock them separately

    of trunk and page 163

    125

    Driving Instrument cluster display

    Practical hints Car care

    in key has an integrated radio frared remote control, plus removable

    ol (1) operates all locks on the vehicle.

    ey (2) works only in the drivers door, e compartment locks.

    Note:

    Remove the mechanical key fromkey when using valet parking serto trunk or storage compartmentand retain the mechanical key.

    See page 39 for separate locking for locking of glove box.

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    Electronic reserve key

    The electronic reserve kfunctions, but with rem

    The electronic reserve key (1) works only in the steering lock. There are no batteries inside the electronic reserve key.

    The mechanical key (2) works only in the drivers door, trunk (tailgate), and storage compartment locks.

    To use the mechanical key (2), remove it from its electronic reserve key (1).

    ronic reserve keep it in a safe ys handy. Never ehicle.

    1ey is without remote control ovable mechanical key.

    Note:

    We recommend that you carry the electkey plus mechanical key with you and place (e.g. your wallet) so that it is alwaleave the electronic reserve key in the vP80.35-2036-26

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    Obtaining replacement keys

    Your vehicle is equipped with a theft deterrent locking system requiring a special key manufacturing process. For security reasons, replacement keys can only be obtained from your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

    Start lock-out

    Important!

    Removing the electronic key from the steering lock activates the start lock-out. The engine cannot be started.

    Inserting the electronic key in the steering lock deactivates the start lock-out.

    ted (vehicles battery is tional. Contact an r or call 1-800-FOR--387-0100 (in Canada).27

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    Note:

    In case the engine cannot be starin order), the system is not operaauthorized Mercedes-Benz CenteMERCedes (in the USA), or 1-800

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    General notes on the central locking system

    If the electronic key is inserted in the steering lock, the vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked with the remote control.

    If the vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked:

    Aim transmitter eye at a receiver of either front door handle. Check the bkey, see page 291 orcontrol, see page 29

    Use the mechanicalstart engine, insert tlock. There could beelectronic key can b

    Important!

    When unlocking the drivers door with the mechanical key, the exterior lamps will flash and the alarm will sound.

    To cancel the alarm, insert the electronic key in the steering lock or press button or on the electronic main key.atteries of the electronic main

    to synchronize the remote 3.

    key to unlock the vehicle. To he electronic key in the steering a slight delay until the e turned in the steering lock.

  • Central locking system

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    Central locking system

    Radio frequency and infrared remote control

    The electronic main key has an integrated radio frequency and infrared remote control.

    Due to the extended operational range of the remote control, it could be possible to unintentionally lock or unlock the vehicle by pressing the transmit button. If one of the transmlamp lights up brin order. See page

    The vehicle doorscentrally locked a

    Opening and closroof remotely canof the remote conreceiver (6 or 7), or .

    With vehicle centopened by using

    If the electronic kvehicle cannot becannot be opened

    eparately locked)

    age 291 for changing p briefly)

    ey

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    it buttons is pressed, the battery check iefly indicating that the batteries are

    291 for checking batteries.

    , trunk and fuel filler flap can be nd unlocked via remote control.

    ing the windows and sliding/pop-up only be done with the infrared portion trol. Aim transmitter eye at a press and hold transmit button

    rally locked, the trunk can also be the remote control.

    ey is inserted in steering lock, the locked or unlocked, and the trunk lid with the remote control.

    1 Transmit button

    Locking

    Unlocking

    Opening trunk (if not s

    2 Lamp for battery check (see pbatteries if it does not light u

    3 PANIC button

    4 Transmitter eye

    5 Locking tab for mechanical k

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    6 Infrared receiver in door handle

    P80.30-2138-26drivers door handle 7 Infrared receiver in front passenger

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    Operation Index

    Locking and unlocking with remote control

    Unlocking:

    Press transmit button . All turn signal lamps blink once to indicate that the vehicle is unlocked.

    The remote control can be programmed for two kinds of unlocking modes (see below):

    Selective unlocking mode Press transmit buand fuel filler flaPress transmit bufuel filler flap, an

    Global unlockingPress transmit bufuel filler flap, an

    Notes:

    If the trunk was premain locked, se

    The presently actglobal) can only bwith the remote c

    If within 40 seconds of unlocking with the remote control, neither door nor trunk is opened, the electronic key is not inserted in the steering lock, or the central locking switch is not activated, the vehicle will automatically lock.

    Locking:

    Press transmit button once. All turn signal lamps blink three times to indicate that the vehicle is locked.

    ink, a door or trunk is

    unlocked by pressing be necessary to change in key (if ok, battery y will light briefly r to synchronize the

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    tton once to unlock drivers door p.tton twice to unlock all doors, d trunk.

    mode tton once to unlock all doors, d trunk.

    reviously locked separately, it will e page 39.

    ive unlocking mode (selective or e determined by unlocking the vehicle ontrol (see below for changing mode).

    If the turn signal lamps do not blnot closed properly.

    Note:

    If the vehicle cannot be locked orthe transmit button, then it may the batteries in the electronic macheck lamp in electronic main kewhen pressing transmit button) oremote control, see pages 291 an

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    Operation Driving Instrument cluster display

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    Choosing global or selective mode on remote control

    Press and hold transmit buttons and simultaneously for five seconds to reprogram the remote control. Battery check lamp will blink two times indicating the completed mode change.

    Opening the trunk

    The trunk lid will swing open automatically. You should always make sure there is sufficient clearance.

    A minimum height clearance of 5.9 ft. (1.8 m) is required to open the trunk lid.

    Press transmit button until trunk lid is open.

    nce trunk is icle is centrally

    rately, it will Important!

    Do not place remote control in trunk silocked when the lid is closed if the vehlocked.

    Note:

    If the trunk was previously locked separemain locked, see page 39.

  • Central locking system

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    Operation Index

    Opening and closing windows and sliding/pop-up roof from outside (summer opening/convenience feature)

    Aim transmitter eye of remote control at a door receiver.

    Summer opening:

    Continue to press transmit button after unlocking the vehicle.

    The windows andafter approximate

    To interrupt openbutton.

    Convenience fea

    Continue to pressthe vehicle.

    The windows andafter approximate

    To interrupt closi

    Ensure that all side windows and the sliding/pop-up roof are properly closed before leaving the vehicle.

    p roof cannot be ng the transmit button be necessary to change in key (if ok, battery y will light briefly onize the remote

    Warning!

    Never operate the windows or sliding/pop-up roof if there is the possibility of anyone being harmed by the opening or closing procedure.

    In case the procedure causes potential danger, the procedure can be immediately halted by releasing

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    sliding/pop-up roof begin to open ly 1 second.

    ing procedure, release transmit

    ture:

    transmit button after locking

    sliding/pop-up roof begin to close ly 1 second.

    ng procedure, release transmit button.

    Note:

    If the windows and sliding/pop-uoperated automatically by pressiof the remote control then it may the batteries in the electronic macheck lamp in electronic main kewhen transmitting), or to synchrcontrol, see page 291 and 293.

    the remote control button. To rmovement press for openclosing.

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    Operation Driving Instrument cluster display

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    Panic button

    To activate press and hosecond. An audible alarwill operate for approxim

    To deactivate press buttkey in steering lock.

    Note:

    For operation in the USA only: This device complies with Part 15, Subpart C, Section 209 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

    (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and

    (2) this device must accept any interference received, ndesired

    t expressly liance could void pment.

    rivers door,

    e central locking

    nlocked with

    1ld button (1) for at least one m and blinking exterior lamps

    ately 3 minutes.

    on (1) again, or insert electronic

    including interference that may cause uoperation.

    WARNING: Changes or modification noapproved by party responsible for compthe users authority to operate the equi

    Mechanical keys

    The mechanical keys work only in the dtrunk, and storage compartment locks.

    Notes:

    The mechanical key does not operate thsystem or antitheft alarm system.

    The fuel filler flap cannot be locked or uthe mechanical key.

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    Operation Index

    Doors

    1 Opening pu

    2 Unlocking dr

    3 Locking drive

    4 Individual doPush lock but

    Important!

    The mechanical ksystem or antithe

    with the mechanical move down.

    ed with the respective or can only be locked

    1

    2

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    ll handle

    ivers door

    rs door

    or from inside:ton down to lock.

    ey does not operate the central locking ft alarm system.

    5 Front door from inside:Pull handle to unlock.

    When you lock the drivers door key, the door lock button should

    Each individual door must be lockdoor lock button the drivers dowhen it is closed.

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    If the vehicle has previously been locked from the outside, opening a door from the inside will trigger the alarm. When opening a door while the central locking system is in the:

    selective unlocking mode, only that individual door is unlocked. The remaining doors, the trunk and fuel filler flap remain locked.

    global unlocking mofiller flap are unlock

    Notes:

    In case of a malfunctionthe doors can be locked

    To lock, push down lockkey in drivers door lockthe trunk.

    To unlock, pull inside door handles or turn mechanical key in drivers door lock to position 2.

    Rear doors can only be opened from inside by first pulling up the door lock button.

    When unlocking the drivers door with the mechanical key, the exterior lamps will flash and the alarm will sound.

    ic key in the on the de, all doors, the trunk and fuel ed.

    in the central locking system and unlocked individually.

    buttons and turn mechanical to position 3. In addition lock

    To cancel the alarm, insert the electronsteering lock or press button or electronic main key.

  • Central locking system

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    Operation Index

    Central locking switch

    1 Locking

    2 Unlocking

    The central lockinconsole.

    The doors and trulocking switch if

    If the vehicle waslocking switch, wmode, only the do

    If the vehicle was previously locked with the central locking switch, while in the global remote control mode, the complete vehicle is unlocked when a front door is opened from the inside.

    Notes:

    If the vehicle was previously locked with the remote control, the doors and trunk cannot be unlocked with the central locking switch.

    ed or unlocked with

    locked from the inside will trigger the t the electronic key in or on the

    ys remove the g lock, and lock your unattended in the nlocked vehicle. uipment may cause 37

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    g switch is located in the center

    nk can only be locked with the central both front doors are closed.

    previously locked with the central hile in the selective remote control or opened from the inside is unlocked.

    The fuel filler flap cannot be lockthe central locking switch.

    If the vehicle has previously beenoutside, opening a door from thealarm. To cancel the alarm, inserthe steering lock or press buttonelectronic main key.

    Warning!

    When leaving the vehicle alwaelectronic key from the steerinvehicle. Do not leave children vehicle, or with access to an uUnsupervised use of vehicle eqserious personal injury.

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    Automatic central locking

    The central locking switch also operates the automatic central locking.

    With the automatic central locking system activated, the doors and trunk are locked at vehicle speeds of approximately 9 mph (15 km/h) or more. The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.

    To activate:

    With electronic key in supper portion of switch

    To deactivate:

    With electronic key in slower portion of switch

    Notes:

    If doors are unlocked wiafter activating the autoneither door is opened, even at vehicle speeds o(15 km/h) or more.

    If a door is opened from the inside at speeds of approximately 9 mph (15 km/h) or less with the automatic central locking activated, the door will again be automatically locked at speeds of approximately 9 mph (15 km/h) or more.

    Important!

    ehicle on a e following:

    vated and the 2, the vehicle well as the right proximately

    locking, g.

    dent

    time after a in a collision .

    ehicle to unlock. again with the teering lock position 2 hold (1) for a minimum of 5 seconds.

    teering lock position 2 hold (2) for a minimum of 5 seconds.

    th the central locking switch matic central locking, and then the doors remain unlocked f approximately 9 mph

    When towing the vehicle, or with the vdynamometer test stand, please, note th

    With the automatic central locking actielectronic key in steering lock positiondoors will lock if the left front wheel asrear wheel spin at vehicle speeds of ap9 mph (15 km/h) or more.

    To prevent the vehicle door locks from deactivate the automatic central lockin

    Emergency unlocking in case of acci

    The doors unlock automatically a shortstrong deceleration is detected, such as(this is intended to aid rescue and exit)

    Driving on rough roads may cause the vIf necessary, the vehicle can be locked central locking switch, see page 37.

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    Operation Index

    Trunk

    When the trunk is separately locked, it remains locked when centrally unlocking the vehicle.

    To deny any unauthorized person access to the trunk, lock it separately with the mechanical key. Leave only the electronic main key less its mechanical key with the vehicle.

    Notes:

    In case of a malfuthe trunk can be

    To unlock and opto position 1, hold

    The mechanical ksystem or antithe

    When unlocking exterior lamps w

    To cancel the alarsteering lock or pelectronic main k

    If the fuel filler fl

    Important!

    Do not place mechanical key inside trunk, since trunk is locked again when the lid is closed if the vehicle has been previously centrally locked.

    Warning!

    To prevent possible personal injury, always keep hands and fingers away from the trunk opening when closing the trunk lid. Be especially careful

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    nction in the central locking system unlocked individually.

    en the trunk lid, turn mechanical key and push to open.

    ey does not operate the central locking ft alarm system.

    the trunk with the mechanical key, the ill flash and the alarm will sound.

    m, insert the electronic key in the ress button or on the ey.

    ap cannot be opened, see page 296.

    when small children are aroun

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    Operation Driving Instrument cluster display

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    0 Neutral position p

    1 Unlocking

    2 Separate locking of in this position.

    essed grip (4) se remember to een the lid and ush to open (arrow)

    trunk remove mechanical key

    Lower trunk lid using handle (3) or recand close it with grip molding (5). Pleakeep your fingers out of the space betwthe vehicle.

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    Operation Index

    Trunk lid release switch

    The switch is loca

    The trunk lid will swing open automatically. You should always make sure there is sufficient clearance.

    A minimum height clearance of 5.9 ft. (1.8 m) is required to open the trunk lid.

    To open the trunk, the vehicle must be at standstill. Pull up on switch until trunk lid is open.

    The indicator lamp in the switch remains on with trunk lid open.

    using the remote

    y the switch or the ocked separately with page 39.

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    ted on the center console.

    Notes:

    The trunk can also be opened bycontrol. Press button.

    The trunk lid cannot be opened bremote control when previously lthe mechanical key. To open, see

    The trunk lid cannot be opened wrelease switch when the vehicle with the remote control. To unlocremote control, see page 29.

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    Operation Driving Instrument cluster display

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    Trunk lid emergency release

    The emergency release blid.

    Briefly press emergencyAll doors, the fuel filler the trunk lid opens.

    Note:

    The emergency release button (1) only unlocks and opens the trunk while the vehicle is standing.

    Important!

    The emergency trunk lid release button (1) does not open the trunk lid, if:

    disconnected,

    separately with

    utton (1):

    ter opening the

    ter closing the

    utton (1) is located in the trunk

    release button (1).flap, and the trunk unlock; and

    the vehicle battery is discharged or

    the trunk lid was previously lockedthe mechanical key, see page 39.

    Illumination of the emergency release b

    The button will blink for 30 minutes aftrunk.

    The button will blink for 60 minutes aftrunk.

  • Antitheft alarm system

    Technicaldata

    Instruments and controls

    Operation Index

    Antitheft alarm system

    1 Indicator lam

    The antitheft alarm is automatically armed or disarmed with the remote control by locking or unlocking the vehicle.

    The antitheft alarm is armed within approximately 10 seconds after locking the vehicle.

    A blinking lamp (1) indicates that the alarm is armed.

    Operation:

    armed, the exterior larm will sound when

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    p in switch located in center console

    Once the alarm system has been vehicle lamps will flash and an asomeone:

    opens a door,

    opens the trunk,

    opens the hood,

    attempts to raise the vehicle.

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    Operation Driving Instrument cluster display

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    The alarm will last approximately 3 minutes in form of flashing exterior lamps. At the same time an alarm will sound for 30 seconds. The alarm will stay on even if the activating element (a door, for example) is immediately closed. If the alarm stays on for more than 20 seconds, an emergency call is initiated automatically. See Tele Aid on page 178.

    Notes:

    We recommend that you carry the electronic reserve key plus mechanical key with you and keep it in a safe place (e.g. your wallet) so that it is always handy. Never leave the flat key in the vehicle.

    When you unlock the drivers door with the mechanical key, the exterior lamps will flash and the alarm will

    ic key in the on the sound.

    To cancel the alarm, insert the electronsteering lock or press button or electronic main key.

  • Tow-away alarm

    Technicaldata

    Instruments and controls

    Operation Index

    Tow-away alarm

    The switch is loca

    1 Press to switc

    2 Indicator lam

    Once the alarm svehicle lamps wilsomeone attempt

    The alarm will last approximately 3 minutes in form of flashing exterior lamps. At the same time an alarm will sound for 30 seconds. The alarm will stay on even if the vehicle is immediately lowered. To cancel the alarm, insert the electronic key in the steering lock or press button or on the electronic main key.

    If the alarm stays on for more than 20 seconds, an emergency call is initiated automatically. See Tele Aid on page 178.

    y alarm feature, switch ing the vehicle, or

    ct to movement, such

    eering lock to nic key from steering h (1). The indicator

    h the remote control.

    tched off until the lectronic main key, at ctivated.45

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    ted in the center console.

    h off

    p

    ystem has been armed, the exterior l flash and an alarm will sound when s to raise the vehicle.

    To prevent triggering the tow-awaoff the tow-away alarm before towwhen parking on a surface subjeas a ferry or auto train.

    To do so, turn electronic key in stposition 0 or 1, or remove electrolock. Press tow-away alarm switclamp (2) illuminates briefly.

    Exit vehicle, and lock vehicle wit

    The tow-away alarm remains swivehicle is locked again with the ewhich time it is automatically rea

  • 46Seats

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    Operation Driving Instrument cluster display

    Practical hints Car care Index

    Power seats front

    ent switches, osition 1 or 2 oor open, the e electronic key

    Warning!

    Do not adjust the drivers seat while driving. Adjusting the seat while driving could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

    Never ride in a moving vehicle with the backrest reclined. Sitting in ancan be dangerous. Youbelt in a collision. If ywould apply force at tcould cause serious orbackrest and seat beltwhen the wearer is inbelt properly position

    Never place hands unparts while a seat is b

    When leaving the vehicle always remove the electronic key from the steering lock, and lock your vehicle.

    The power seats can also be operated with the drivers or front passenger door open. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle

    nal injury.To operate the front power seat adjustmturn electronic key in steering lock to p(with the drivers or front passengers dpower seats can also be operated with thremoved or in steering lock position 0).

    excessively reclined position could slide under the seat ou slide under it, the belt he abdomen or neck. That even fatal injuries. The

    provide the best restraint an upright position and the ed on the body.

    der seat or near any moving eing adjusted.

    equipment may cause serious perso

  • Seats

    Technicaldata

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    Operation Index

    The slide switche

    We recommend toorder:

    1 Seat, up/dowPress the swicomfortable sheadroom is r

    2 Seat adjustmPress the swicomfortable s

    allows you to reach the accelerator/brake pedal safely. The position should be as far rearward as possible, consistent with ability to properly operate controls.

    3 Seat cushion tiltPress the switch in the direction of the arrow until your legs are lightly supported.

    4 Backrest tiltion of the arrow until when holding the

    int is adjusted o that the back of the tely at ear level. Adjust witch if the preset back of your head

    le by hand.

    power head restraints, em manually.

    2

    5

    4

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    s are located in each front door.

    adjust the power seat in the following

    ntch (up/down direction) until eating position with still sufficient eached.

    ent, fore/afttch (fore/aft direction) until a eating position is reached that still

    Press the switch in the directyour arms are slightly angledsteering wheel.

    5 Head restraintThe height of the head restraautomatically with the seat shead is supported approximathe head restraint using the sposition does not support theapproximately at ear level.

    Adjust the head restraint ang

    Note:

    Your vehicle is equipped withdo not try to raise or lower th

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    Synchronizing Head Restraints

    If the power supply was interrupted (battery disconnected or empty), the head restraints are no longer adjusted automatically.

    To resynchronize the adjustment feature, turn electronic key in steering lock to position 2, move the seat completely forward and the head restraint fully down, and hold respectitwo seconds.

    Caution!

    Do not remove head restraints except when mounting seat covers. For removal refer to Front seat head restraints, see page 52. Whenever restraints have been removed be sure to reinstall them before driving.ve buttons for approximately

  • Seats

    Technicaldata

    Instruments and controls

    Operation Index

    Memory function

    6 Memory butt

    7 Position butto

    Storing positions into memory

    Three sets of seat/head restraint/steering wheel and exterior rear view mirror positions may be programmed into memory. After the seat/head restraint/steering wheel and exterior rear view mirrors are positioned, push memory button (6), release, and within 3 seconds push position button 1. A second and third set of positions for the same seat/head restraint/steering wheel and exterior rear view mirrors can be

    shing first memory ely 3.

    f steering wheel and

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    on

    ns

    programmed into memory by pubutton (6) and then 2, respectiv

    Note:

    For instructions on adjustment omirrors, see page 81 and 82.

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    Operation Driving Instrument cluster display

    Practical hints Car care Index

    Recalling positions from memory

    To recall a seat/head restraint/steering wheel and exterior rear view mirror position, push and hold position button 1, 2 or 3 until seat/head restraint/steering wheel and exterior rear view mirror movement has stopped. The seat/head restraint/steering wheel and exterior rear view mirror movement stops when the position button is releas

    Caution!

    Do not operate the powebutton if the seat backreposition. Doing so couldseats.

    First move the backrest

    Important!

    Prior to operating the vehicle, the driver should adjust the seat height for proper vision as well as fore/aft placement and backrest angle to ensure adequate control, reach, operation, and comfort. The head restraint should also be adjusted for proper height. See also airbag section for proper seat positioning.

    eel to ensure comfort.

    irrors should be

    ldren should be ystem that le Safety cle Safety

    and rear view of seat belts t into motion.ed.

    r seats using the memory st is in an excessively reclined cause damage to front or rear

    to an upright position.

    In addition, also adjust the steering whadequate control, reach, operation, and

    Both the inside and outside rear view madjusted for adequate rearward vision.

    Fasten seat belts. Infants and small chiseated in a properly secured restraint scomplies with U.S. Federal Motor VehicStandard 213 and Canadian Motor VehiStandard 213.1.

    All seat, head restraint, steering wheel,mirror adjustments as well as fasteningshould be done before the vehicle is pu

  • Seats

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    Operation Index

    Warning!

    Children 12 years old and under must never ride in the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmartTM compatible child seat, which operates with the BabySmartTM system installed in the vehicle to deactivate the passenger-side front airbag when it is properly installed. Otherwise they will be struck by the airbag when it inflates in a crash. If this happens, serious or fatal injury can result.

    According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions. Infants and small children must ride in the back seats and be seated in an appropriate infant or child restraint system, which is properly secured with the vehicles seat belt, fully in accordance with the child seat manufacturers instructions.

    A childs risk of serious or fatal injuries is significantly increased if the child restraints are

    hicle and the child is ild restraint.51

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    not properly secured in the venot properly secured in the ch

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    Operation Driving Instrument cluster display

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    Front seat head restraints

    Removal:

    Push button (1) up to brrestraint to its highest p

    Pull out head restraint c

    Installation:

    Push button (1) of the power adjustable head restraint up for approximately 5 seconds.

    Insert the head restraint and push it down to the stop.

    Adjust head restraint to the desired position.

    age 46 and 53.

    1

    properly

    back of the

    seat head ded to help ing the power adjustable head osition.

    ompletely with both hands.

    For positioning of head restraints, see p

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    Warning!

    For your protection, drive only with positioned head restraints.

    Adjust head restraint to support thehead approximately at ear level.

    Do not drive the vehicle without therestraints. Head restraints are intenreduce injuries during an accident.

  • Seats

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    Operation Index

    Rear seat head restraints

    Folding head restrunning):

    Press symbol-sidrestraints. The hefor increased visi

    Placing head restPull head restrain

    djusted manually.

    ith the rear head when the rear seats ead restraints clear of

    ruct the folding

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    raints backward (with engine

    e of rocker switch to release the head ad restraints will then fold backward bility.

    raints upright: t forward until it locks in position.

    Angle of head restraints: The head restraint angle can be a

    Important!

    For safety reasons, always drive wrestraints in the upright positionare occupied. Keep area around harticles (e.g. clothing) to not obstoperation of the head restraints.

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    Multicontour seat (optional)

    We recommend to adjusfollowing order:

    1 Seat cushion depth

    2 Backrest bottom

    3 Backrest center

    4 Side bolster adjustm

    Some models may be equipped with multicontour seats. These seats have movable seat cushions, and inflatable air cushions built into the backrest to provide additional lumbar and side support.

    The seat cushion movement and amount of backrest cushion height and curvature can be continuously varied with regulators (1, 2 and 3) after turning the

    n 2.

    adjusted with

    pport,

    port.

    ion setting is adjusts the is restarted.

    1

    23t the multicontour seat in the

    ent

    electronic key in steering lock to positio

    The side bolsters of the backrest can berocker switch (4):

    press to the right increase side su

    press to the left decrease side sup

    If the engine is turned off, the last cushretained in memory, and automatically cushion to this setting when the engine

    4

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    Seat heater

    The seat heaters can be switched on with the electronic key in steering lock positions 1 or 2.

    Notes:

    When in operation, the seat heater consumes a large amount of electrical power. It is not advisable to use the seat heater longer than necessary.

    The seat heaters may automatically switch off if too many power consumers are switched on at the same time, or if the battery charge is low. When this occurs, the indicator lamp in the switch will blink (both indicator lamps blink during rapid seat heating mode).

    gain automatically as able.

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    The seat heaters will switch on asoon as sufficient voltage is avail

    If the blinking of the indicator layou, the seat heaters can be swit

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    Vehicles without seat ventilation

    The front seat heater swconsole.

    Press switch to turn on seat heater:

    1 Normal seat heating mode. One indicator lamp in the switch lights up.

    2 Rapid seat heating mode. Both indicator lamps in the switch light up.After approximately 5 minutes in the rapid seat

    atically ly one indicator

    half of switch.

    er half of

    turns off after .

    1itches are located in the center

    heating mode, the seat heater automswitches to normal operation and onlamp will stay on.

    Turning off seat heater:

    If one indicator lamp is on, press upper

    If both indicator lamps are on, press lowswitch.

    If left on, the seat heater automatically approximately 30 minutes of operation

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    Vehicles with seat ventilation

    The front seat heconsole.

    Rapid heating mode:Press button (3) once.Both red indicator lamps above the button light up.

    The system switches over to normal heating mode automatically after approximately 5 minutes.

    Normal heating mode:Press button (3) twice.One red indicator lamp above the button lights up.

    The seat heater will be automatically switched off after

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    ater switches are located in the center

    approximately 30 minutes.

    Turning off the heater:Press the button (3) again.The indicator lamps go out. The soff.

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    Seat ventilation

    The front seat ventilatiocenter console.

    Turn the electronic key or 2.

    Level 3 ventilation setting (maximum):

    Press button (1).

    Three blue indicator lamps beside the button light up.

    The level of ventilation is decreased one step approximately every 10 minutes.

    tton light up.

    ton lights up.

    utton (1) once.

    s button (1)

    ss button (1) n switches are located in the

    in steering lock to position 1

    Level 2 ventilation setting (middle):

    Press button (1) again.

    Two blue indicator lamps beside the bu

    Level 1 ventilation setting (minimum):

    Press button (1) again.

    One blue indicator lamp beside the but

    Turning off seat ventilation:

    If one blue indicator lamp is on, press b

    If two blue indicator lamps are on, prestwice.

    If three blue indicator lamps are on, prethree times.

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    Notes:

    When in operation, the seat ventilation consumes a large amount of electrical power. It is not advisable to use the seat ventilation longer than necessary.

    The seat ventilation may automatically switch off if too many power consumers are switched on at the same time or if the battery charge is low. When this occurs, one or more indicator lamps in the switch will blink.

    The seat ventilation will switch on again automatically as soon as suffici

    If the blinking inseat ventilation c59

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    ent voltage is available.

    dicator lamps pose a distraction, the an be switched off.

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    Seat belts and integrated restraint system

    Your vehicle is equipped with seat belts for all seats, emergency tensioning retractors for all outboard seat belts, dual front airbags, door mounted side impact airbags and head protective window curtain airbags. Their protective functions are designed to complement one another.

    Seat belts

    Important

    Laws in most states andseat belt use.

    All states and provincesthat comply with U.S. FeStandard 213 and CanadStandard 213.

    All child restraint systemvehicle seats by lap beltshoulder belt.

    For your safety and thatrecommend their use.

    Warning!

    Children 12 years old and under must never ride in the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmartTM compatible child seat, which operates with the BabySmartTM system installed in the vehicle to deactivate the passenger front airbag when it is properly installed.

    airbag when it erious or fatal

    dren are safer seating

    ositions. in back seats

    nt or child ecured with

    dance with the ns.

    ries is estraints are nd the child is traint. all Canadian provinces require

    require use of child restraints deral Motor Vehicle Safety ian Motor Vehicle Safety

    s are designed to be secured in s or the lap belt portion of a lap-

    of your passengers we strongly

    Otherwise they will be struck by theinflates in a crash. If this happens, sinjury will result.

    According to accident statistics, chilwhen properly restrained in the rearpositions than in the front seating pInfants and small children must rideand be seated in an appropriate infarestraint system, which is properly sthe vehicles seat belt, fully in accorchild seat manufacturers instructio

    A childs risk of serious or fatal injusignificantly increased if the child rnot properly secured in the vehicle anot properly secured in the child res

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    Note:

    For cleaning and

    Seat belt nonusa

    With the electronwarning sounds fis not fastened.

    Warning!

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

    Warning!

    Failure to wear and properly fasten and position your seat belt greatly increases your risk of injuries and their likely severity in an accident. You and your passengers should always wear seat belts.

    If you are ever in an accident, your injuries can be considerably more severe without your seat belt properly buckled. Without your seat belt buckled,

    it the interior of the ou can be seriously

    ity of injury or death your seat belt.

    he vehicle than there e everyone riding in ned with a separate 61

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    care of the seat belts, see page 304.

    ge warning system

    ic key in steering lock position 2, a or a short time if the drivers seat belt

    you are much more likely to hvehicle or be ejected from it. Yinjured or killed.

    In the same crash, the possibilis lessened if you are wearing

    Warning!

    Never let more people ride in tare seat belts available. Be surthe vehicle is correctly restraiseat belt.

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    Fastening of seat belts

    1 Latch plate

    2 Buckle

    3 Release button

    Push latch plate (1) into buckle (2) until it clicks. Do not twist the belt. A twisted seat belt may cause injury.

    To help avoid severe or fatal injuries, the lap belt should be positioned as low as possible on your hips and not across the abdomen.

    Warning!

    riving off. re properly rear.Always fasten your seat belt before dAlways make sure your passengers arestrained even those sitting in the

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    Tighten the lap pportion up.

    The shoulder porsnug and checkedengaging it.

    Adjust seat belt sclose as possible should not touch adjust the heightavailable.

    .

    tlet downward.

    g the seat or seat back the correct seat belt

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    ortion to a snug fit by pulling shoulder

    tion of the seat belt must be pulled for snugness immediately after

    o that shoulder portion is located as to the middle of your shoulder (it the neck). For this purpose, you can of the belt outlet. Three positions are

    4 Button for belt outlet

    Raising: Slide belt outlet upward

    Lowering:Press button (4) and slide belt ou

    Caution!

    For safety reasons, avoid adjustininto positions which could affectpositioning.

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    Unfastening of seat belts

    Push the release button

    Allow the retractor to coguiding the latch plate (

    Operation

    The inertia reel stops thsudden vehicle stops orbelt. The locking functioquickly pulling out the

    Warning!

    USE SEAT BELTS PROPERLY.

    Seat belts can only work when used properly. Never wear seat belts in any other way than as described in this section, as that could result in serious injuries in case of an accident.

    seat belt at all duce the ity of injuries . The des SRS irbag, front act airbags, airbags for emergency seat knee

    to enhance the lted occupants and side (side ags) impacts t thresholds. (3) in the belt buckle (2).

    mpletely rewind the seat belt by 1).

    e belt from unwinding during when quickly pulling on the n of the reel may be checked by

    belt.

    Each occupant should wear theirtimes, because seat belts help relikelihood of and potential severin accidents, including rolloversintegrated restraint system inclu(driver airbag, front passenger aand rear door mounted side imphead protection window curtainside windows), ETR (seat belt tensioning retractors), and frontbolsters. The system is designedprotection offered to properly bein certain frontal (front airbags)impact and window curtain airbwhich exceed preset deploymen

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    Never wear belts over rigid or breakable objects in or on your clothing, such as eyeglasses, pens, keys etc., as these might cause injuries.

    Position the lap belt as low as possible on your hips and not across the abdomen. If the belt is positioned across your abdomen, it could cause serious injuries in a crash.

    Never wear the shoulder belt under your arm, against youcrash, yourThat wouldneck injurimuch forcecould severyour liver o

    Each seat belt should never be used for more than one person at a time. Do not fasten a seat belt around a person and another person or other objects.

    Belts should not be worn twisted. In a crash, you wouldnt have the full width of the belt to manage impact forces, The twisted belt against your body could cause injuries.

    Pregnant women should also use a lap- portion should be ble on the hips to e on the abdomen.

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    r neck or off your shoulder. In a body would move too far forward. increase the chance of head and es. The belt would also apply too to the ribs or abdomen, which ely injure internal organs such as r spleen.

    shoulder belt. The lap beltpositioned as low as possiavoid any possible pressur

    Never place your feet on thor on the seat. Always keefloor in front of the seat.

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    Warning!

    USE CHILD RESTRAINTS PROPERLY.

    Children 12 years old and under must never ride in the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmartTM compatible child seat, which operates with the BabySmartTM system installed in the vehicle to deactivate the passenger front airbag when it isOtherwise they will beinflates in a crash. If tinjury will result.

    According to accidentwhen properly restraipositions than in the fInfants and small chiland be seated in an aprestraint system, whicthe vehicles seat beltchild seat manufactur

    A childs risk of serious or fatal injuries is significantly increased if the child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle and the child is not properly secured in the child restraint.

    Children too big for child restraint systems must ride in back seats using regular seat belts. Position shoulder belt across chest and shoulder, not face or

    ry to achieve properly installed. struck by the airbag when it his happens, serious or fatal

    statistics, children are safer ned in the rear seating ront seating positions. dren must ride in back seats propriate infant or child h is properly secured with

    , fully in accordance with the ers instructions.

    neck. A booster seat may be necessaproper belt positioning.

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    BabySmartTM airbag deactivation system

    Special BabySmartTM compatible child seats, designed for use with the Mercedes-Benz system and available at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center are required for use with the BabySmartTM airbag deactivation system.

    With the special child seat properly installed, the passenger front airbag will not deploy. The 7 indicator lamp located on the center console will be illuminated, except with electronic key removed or in steering lock posthe door mountedairbag.

    BabySmartTM is a trad

    lled

    eering lock to r lamp located on the oximately 6 seconds

    ome on or is t functioning. You must z Center before seating seat.

    utomotive Corp.

    Warning!

    The BabySmartONLY work withoperate with it. which are not B

    Never place anychild seat (e.g. peffectiveness of

    Follow the manuinstallation of s

    The passenger front airbag will not deploy only if the 7 indicator lamp remains illuminated.

    Please be sure to check the indicator every time you use the special system child seat.

    Should the light go out while the restraint is installed, please check installation. If the light remains out, do not use the BabySmartTM restraint to transport children on the front passenger seat until the system has been repaired.67

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    ition 0. The system does not deactivate side impact airbag and the window

    emark of Siemens Automotive Corp.

    Self-test BabySmartTM

    without special child seat insta

    After turning electronic key in stposition 1 or 2, the 7 indicatocenter console comes on for apprand then extinguishes.

    If the indicator lamp should not ccontinuously lit, the system is nosee an authorized Mercedes-Benany child on the front passenger

    BabySmartTM is a trademark of Siemens A

    TM airbag deactivation system will a special child seat designed to

    It will not work with child seats abySmartTM compatible.

    thing between seat cushion and illow), since it reduces the

    the deactivation system.

    facturers instructions for pecial child seats.

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    Supplemental restraint system (SRS)

    Airbags are intended as a supplement to seat belts. Airbags alone cannot protect as well as airbags plus seat belts in impacts for which the airbags were designed to operate, and do not afford any protection whatsoever in crashes for which the airbags are not designed to deploy.

    The SRS uses two crashactivate either the Emer(ETR) or front airbag or direction and severity opreset thresholds and w

    Seat belt fastened

    first threshold exceeded:ETR activates

    second threshold exceeded:airbag