Mercedes-Benz E-Class Convertible 2021 Operator's Manual PDF

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Vehicle manufacturer MercedesBenz AG Mercedesstrae 120 70372 Stuttgart Germany

Front passenger airbag warning

Airbag warning sticker for USA and Canada

& WARNING Risk of injury or death if the co-driver airbag is enabled

If the co-driver airbag is enabled, a child on the co-driver seat may be struck by the co- driver airbag during an accident. NEVER use a rearward-facing child restraint system on a seat with an ENABLED FRONT AIRBAG; DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the CHILD can occur.

Observe the chapter "Children in the vehicle".

As at 05.06.20

Thank you for purchasing a Mercedes-Benz Before you first drive off, read this Operator's Manual carefully and familiarize yourself with your vehicle. For your own safety and a longer operating lifespan of the vehicle, follow the instructions and warning notices in this Opera tor's Manual. Disregarding them may lead to damage to the vehicle or injury to people. Damage to the vehicle resulting from the disre gard of the instructions is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. The standard equipment and product description of your vehicle may vary and depends on the fol lowing factors: R Model R Order R National version R Availability

Mercedes-Benz reserves the right to introduce changes in the following areas: R Design R Equipment

R Technical features

The equipment in your vehicle may therefore dif fer from that shown in the descriptions and illus trations. The following documents are integral parts of the vehicle: R Digital Operator's Manual R Printed Operator's Manual R Maintenance Booklet R Equipment-dependent Supplements

Keep these documents in the vehicle at all times. If you sell the vehicle, always pass all of the documents on to the new owner. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc. A Daimler Company

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Symbols ........................................................ 5

At a glance .................................................... 6 Cockpit ........................................................... 6 Indicator and warning lamps ......................... 10 Overhead control panel ................................ 12 Door operating unit and seat adjustment ..... 14 Emergencies and breakdowns ...................... 16

Digital Operator's Manual ......................... 18 Calling up the Digital Operator's Manual ...... 18

General notes ............................................. 20 Protection of the environment ...................... 20 Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ...................... 20 Operator's Manual ........................................ 21 Service and vehicle operation ...................... 22 Operating safety ........................................... 23 Declaration of conformity for wireless vehicle components ..................................... 25 Diagnostics connection ................................ 25 Qualified specialist workshop ....................... 27 Correct use of the vehicle ............................. 27

Notes for persons with electronic medi cal aids ......................................................... 27 Problems with your vehicle ........................... 28 Reporting safety defects ............................... 28 Limited Warranty .......................................... 29 QR code for rescue card ............................... 29 Data storage ................................................. 29 Copyright ...................................................... 34

Occupant safety ......................................... 35 Restraint system ........................................... 35 Seat belts ..................................................... 37 Airbags ......................................................... 42 Roll bar ......................................................... 50 PRE-SAFE system ....................................... 50 Safely transporting children in the vehi cle ................................................................. 51 Notes on pets in the vehicle ......................... 64

Opening and closing .................................. 65 SmartKey ...................................................... 65 Doors ............................................................ 69 Trunk ............................................................ 73 Soft top ......................................................... 76

Side windows ............................................... 82 Anti-theft protection ..................................... 86

Seats and stowing ..................................... 89 Notes on the correct driver's seat posi tion ............................................................... 89 Seats ............................................................ 90 Steering wheel ............................................ 100 Easy entry and exit feature ......................... 101 Memory function ........................................ 103 Stowage areas ............................................ 104 Sockets ....................................................... 109 Wireless charging of the mobile phone and connection with the exterior antenna ... 110 Installing and removing the floor mats ........ 112

Light and visibility .................................... 113 Exterior lighting ........................................... 113 Interior lighting ........................................... 121 Windshield wiper and windshield washer system ........................................................ 123 Mirrors ........................................................ 126

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Climate control ........................................ 130 Overview of climate control systems .......... 130 Operating the climate control system ......... 131

Driving and parking .................................. 137 Driving ........................................................ 137 DYNAMIC SELECT switch ............................ 149 Automatic transmission .............................. 151 Function of the 4MATIC .............................. 155 Refueling .................................................... 155 Parking ....................................................... 157 Driving and driving safety systems ............. 164 Vehicle towing instructions ......................... 217

Instrument Display and on-board computer ................................................... 218 Notes on the Instrument Display and on- board computer .......................................... 218 Instrument Display overview ....................... 219 Overview of the buttons on the steering wheel .......................................................... 220 Operating the on-board computer .............. 220 Overview of displays on the multifunc tion display ................................................. 222

Head-up Display ......................................... 222

MBUX multimedia system ...................... 225 Overview and operation .............................. 225 System settings .......................................... 231 Navigation .................................................. 234 Telephone ................................................... 241 Mercedes me and apps .............................. 244 Mercedes-Benz emergency call system ...... 252 Radio & media ............................................ 256 Sound settings ........................................... 263

Maintenance and care ............................. 264 ASSYST PLUS service interval display ........ 264 Engine compartment .................................. 265 Cleaning and care ....................................... 270

Breakdown assistance ............................ 279 Emergency .................................................. 279 Flat tire ....................................................... 280 Battery (vehicle) ......................................... 286 Tow starting or towing away ....................... 291 Electrical fuses ........................................... 296

Wheels and tires ...................................... 299 Notes on noise or unusual handling char acteristics ................................................... 299 Notes on regularly inspecting wheels and tires ............................................................ 299 Notes on snow chains ................................ 300 Tire pressure .............................................. 300 Loading the vehicle ..................................... 307 Tire labeling ................................................. 311 Definition of terms for tires and loading ...... 316 Changing a wheel ........................................ 319 Emergency spare wheel .............................. 328

Technical data .......................................... 330 Notes on technical data .............................. 330 Vehicle electronics ..................................... 330 Radio operating permits for vehicle com ponents ...................................................... 332 Vehicle identification plate, VIN and engine number overview ............................ 332 Operating fluids .......................................... 334 Vehicle data ................................................ 340

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Display messages and warning/indi cator lamps .............................................. 343 Display messages ....................................... 343 Warning and indicator lamps ...................... 392

Index ......................................................... 407

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In this Operator's Manual, you will find the fol lowing symbols:

& DANGER Danger due to not observing the warning notices

Warning notices draw your attention to haz ards that may endanger your health or life, or the health or life of others. # Observe the warning notices.

+ ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Environmental damage due to failure to observe envi ronmental notes

Environmental notes include information on environmentally responsible behavior or envi ronmentally responsible disposal. # Observe environmental notes.

* NOTE Damage to property due to failure to observe notes on material damage

Notes on material damage inform you of risks which may lead to your vehicle being damaged.

# Observe notes on material damage.

% These symbols indicate useful instructions or further information that could be helpful to you.

# Instruction (/ page) Further information on a topic Display Information on the multifunction dis

play/media display 4 Highest menu level, which is to be

selected in the multimedia system 5 Relevant submenus, which are to be

selected in the multimedia system * Indicates a cause

Symbols 5

Left-hand-drive vehicles

6 At a glance Cockpit

1 Steering wheel gearshift paddles 153

2 Combination switch 114

3 Instrument Display 219

4 DIRECT SELECT lever 151

5 Media display 225

6 Start/stop button 138

7 Calls up MBUX multimedia system applica tions

227

8 Climate control systems 131

9 Glove box 106

A Hazard warning light system 115

B Storage compartment 106

C Touchpad 227

D 8 Controller for volume and switching sound on/off

225

E Switches the MBUX multimedia system on/off

225

F Extends/retracts the seat belt extender 40

G Opens/closes the soft top 76

H Activates/deactivates AIRCAP 79

I Opens the storage compartment 106

J Opens/closes the side windows 82

K ECO start/stop function 146

Lc Active Parking Assist 213

M Sets the vehicle level 200

N DYNAMIC SELECT switch 150

O PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamps 47

P Control panel for the MBUX multimedia sys tem

220

Q Adjusts the steering wheel mechanically 100

R Adjusts the steering wheel electrically 100

Switches the steering wheel heater on/off

101

S Control panel:

On-board computer 220

At a glance Cockpit 7

Cruise control 172

I Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC 176

T Diagnostics connection 25

U Opens the hood 265

V ! Electric parking brake 161

W Light switch 113

8 At a glance Cockpit

Instrument Display

10 At a glance Indicator and warning lamps

1 #! Turn signal lights 114

2 6 Restraint system 394

3 ESP OFF 403

ESP 403

4 R Rear fog lamp 114

5 K High beam 114

L Low beam 113

T Parking lamps 113

6 Coolant temperature 396

7 Coolant temperature display 219

8 ! Electric parking brake (yellow) 399

9 Recuperative Brake System, USA only 399

J Brakes (yellow), Canada only 399

A # Electrical malfunction 396

BL Distance warning 402

C ! ABS 403

D Electric power steering 395

E h Tire pressure monitoring system 405

F 8 Reserve fuel with fuel filler flap location indicator

396

G Fuel level 219

H Electric parking brake (red) 399

F USA only

! Canada only

I Brakes (red) 399

$ USA only

J Canada only

J Seat belt 394

K ; Check Engine 396

L Suspension 402

At a glance Indicator and warning lamps 11

12 At a glance Overhead control panel

1 p Switches the left-hand reading lamp on/off

121

2 c Switches the front interior lighting on/off

121

3 u Switches the rear interior lighting on/off

121

4 | Switches automatic interior lighting con trol on/off

121

5 p Switches the right-hand reading lamp on/off

121

6 Sun visors

7 Eyeglasses compartment

8; me button 246

9 Inside rearview mirror 127

A G SOS button 246

At a glance Overhead control panel 13

14 At a glance Door operating unit and seat adjustment

1 Adjusts the seats electrically 92

2w Switches the seat heating on/off 97

3 s Switches the seat ventilation on/off 98

4 Switches AIRSCARF on/off 99

5 &% Locks/unlocks the vehicle 70

6 p Opens the trunk lid 73

7 Operates the outside mirrors 126

8 W Opens/closes the right side window 82

9 W Opens/closes the rear right side win dow

82

A Child safety lock for the rear side windows 63

B W Opens/closes the rear left side window 82

C W Opens/closes the left side window 82

D Opens the door 69

E Operates the memory function 104

F Sets the seat fore-and-aft position 90

G Adjusts the 4-way lumbar support 92

H Configures the seat settings 94

I Adjusts the head restraints 93

J Adjusts the seat height 90

K Adjusts the seat backrest inclination 90

At a glance Door operating unit and seat adjustment 15

16 At a glance Emergencies and breakdowns

1 B-pillar with:

QR code for accessing the rescue card 29

2 Safety vests 279

3; me button 246

G SOS button 246

4 Checking and refilling operating fluids 334

5 Tow-starting or towing away 292

6 Flat tire 280

7 Starting assistance 290

8 Hazard warning light system 115

9 Fuel filler flap with:

information label on fuel type 155

Information label on tire pressure 302

QR code for accessing the rescue card 29

A Tow-starting or towing away 292

B TIREFIT kit 282

C First-aid kit (soft sided) 280

D Warning triangle 279

At a glance Emergencies and breakdowns 17

Calling up the Digital Operator's Manual Multimedia system: 4 5 Info 5 Operator's Manual 5

The Digital Operator's Manual describes the functions and operation of the vehicle and the multimedia system. # Select one of the following menu items in the

Digital Operator's Manual: R Search: search for keywords in order to find

quick answers to questions about the opera tion of the vehicle.

R Quick start: here is where you find the first steps towards setting up your vehicle. R Tips: find information that prepares you for

certain everyday situations with your vehicle. R Animations: watch animations of the vehicle

functions. R Messages: receive additional information

about the messages in the Instrument Dis play. R Bookmarks: gain access to your personally

saved bookmarks. R Language: select the language for the Digital

Operator's Manual.

1 Back 2 Adds bookmarks 3 Picture 4 Contents section 5 Directions of movement of contents section 6 Menu

Some sections in the Digital Operator's Manual, e.g. warning notes, can be expanded and col lapsed. Additional methods of calling up the Digital Operator's Manual: Direct access: open the required content in the Digital Operator's Manual by pressing and hold

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ing an entry on the tab bar in the multimedia system:

Instrument Display: call up brief information as display messages in the instrument cluster Voice Control System: call up via the voice control system For safety reasons, the Digital Operator's Man ual is deactivated while driving.

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Protection of the environment

+ ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Environmental damage due to operating conditions and personal driving style

The pollutant emission of the vehicle is directly related to the way you operate the vehicle. Operate your vehicle in an environmentally responsible manner to help protect the envi ronment. Please observe the following rec ommendations on operating conditions and personal driving style. Operating conditions: # Make sure that the tire pressure is cor

rect. # Do not carry any unnecessary weight

(e.g. roof luggage racks once you no longer need them).

# Adhere to the service intervals. A regularly serviced vehicle will contrib ute to environmental protection.

# Always have maintenance work carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.

Personal driving style: # Do not depress the accelerator pedal

when starting the engine. # Do not warm up the engine while the

vehicle is stationary. # Drive carefully and maintain a suitable

distance from the vehicle in front. # Avoid frequent, sudden acceleration

and braking. # Change gear in good time and use each

gear only up to of its maximum engine speed.

# Switch off the engine in stationary traf fic, e.g. by using the ECO start/stop function.

# Drive fuel-efficiently. Observe the ECO display for a fuel-efficient driving style.

Environmental issues and recommendations It is recommended that you re-use or recycle materials instead of just disposing of them. The relevant environmental guidelines and regu lations serve to protect the environment and must be strictly observed.

Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts

+ ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Environmental damage due to not using recycled recon ditioned components

MercedesBenz AG offers recycled recondi tioned components and parts with the same quality as new parts. The same entitlement from the Limited Warranty is valid as for new parts. # Use recycled reconditioned compo

nents and parts from MercedesBenz AG.

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* NOTE Impairment of the operating effi ciency of the restraint systems from installing accessory parts or from repairs or welding

Airbags and Emergency Tensioning Devices, as well as control units and sensors for the restraint systems, may be installed in the fol lowing areas of your vehicle: R Doors R Door pillars R Door sills R Seats R Cockpit R Instrument cluster R Center console R Lateral roof frame

# Do not install accessory parts such as audio systems in these areas.

# Do not carry out repairs or welding.

# Have aftermarket installation of acces sories carried out at a qualified special ist workshop.

You could jeopardize the operating safety of your vehicle if you use parts, tires and wheels as well as accessories relevant to safety which have not been approved by Mercedes-Benz. Safety-rele vant systems, e.g. the brake system, may mal function. Only use Mercedes-Benz GenuineParts or parts of equal quality. Only use tires, wheels and accessories that have been specifically approved for your vehicle model. Mercedes-Benz GenuineParts are subject to strict quality inspections. Each part has been specially developed, manufactured or selected for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and adapted to them. Therefore, only Mercedes-Benz Genuine Parts should be used. More than 300,000 different Mercedes-Benz GenuineParts are available for Mercedes-Benz models. All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers maintain a supply of Mercedes-Benz GenuineParts for

necessary service and repair work. In addition, strategically located parts delivery centers pro vide for quick and reliable parts service. Always specify the vehicle identification number (VIN) (/ page 332) when ordering Mercedes- Benz GenuineParts.

Operator's Manual This Operator's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment available for your vehicle at the time of this Operator's Man ual going to press. Country-specific differences are possible. Note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described. This is also the case for systems and functions relevant to safety. Therefore, the equipment on your vehicle may differ from that in the descriptions and illus trations. The original purchase agreement for your vehicle contains a list of all of the systems in your vehi cle. Should you have any questions concerning equipment and operation, please consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

General notes 21

The Operator's Manual and Maintenance Booklet are important documents and should be kept in the vehicle.

Service and vehicle operation Vehicle operation outside the USA or Canada

When you are abroad with your vehicle, observe the following points: R Service points or replacement parts may not

be available immediately. R Unleaded fuel may not be available for vehi

cles with a catalytic converter. Leaded fuel may cause damage to the catalytic converter. R The fuel may have an extremely low octane

number. Unsuitable fuel can cause engine damage.

Some Mercedes-Benz models are available in Europe through our European Delivery Program. For more information, please consult an author ized MercedesBenz service center, or write to one of the following address: In the USA:

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC European Delivery Department One Mercedes-Benz Drive Sandy Springs, GA 30328 In Canada: Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc. European Delivery Department 98 Vanderhoof Avenue Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9

Maintenance

Your customer advisor confirms the service in the service report.

Roadside Assistance

The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Pro gram offers technical help in the case of a breakdown. Your 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) You can find further information in 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 the vehicle docu ment wallet.

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) on the hotline number 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) or Cus tomer Service (Canada) on 1-800-387-0100. We can then reach you in a timely fashion, if neces sary. If you sell your Mercedes, please leave all litera ture in the vehicle so that it is available to the next owner. If you have purchased a used vehi cle, please send us the "Notice of Purchase of Used Car" in the Service and Guarantee booklet or simply call the Mercedes-Benz Customer

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Assistance Center (USA) at the hotline number 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) or Cus tomer Service (Canada) at 1-800-387-0100.

Possible danger due to substances hazard ous to health

In compliance with Proposition 65 ("Prop65"), the following detachable label has been added to each vehicle sold in California:

Operating safety

& WARNING Risk of accident due to mal functions or system failures

To avoid malfunctions or system failures: # Always have the prescribed service and

maintenance work as well any required repairs carried out at a qualified spe cialist workshop.

& WARNING Risk of accident or injury due to incorrect modifications on electronic component parts

Modification of electronic components, their software or wiring could impair their function and/or the function of other networked com ponent parts or safety-relevant systems. This can endanger the operating safety of the vehicle. # Never tamper with the wiring and elec

tronic component parts or their soft ware.

# You should have all work on electrical and electronic components carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.

Observe the "On-board electronics" section in "Technical data".

& WARNING Risk of fire due to flammable materials on hot parts of the exhaust system

Flammable material such as leaves, grass or twigs may ignite if they come into contact with hot parts of the exhaust system. # When driving on unpaved roads or off-

road, regularly check the vehicle under side.

# Remove trapped plants or other flam mable material, in particular.

# If there is damage, consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately.

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* NOTE Damage to the vehicle due to driv ing too fast and due to impacts to the vehicle underbody or suspension compo nents

In the following situations, in particular, there is a risk of damage to the vehicle: R The vehicle becomes grounded, e.g. on a

high curb or an unpaved road R The vehicle is driven too fast over an

obstacle, e.g. a curb, speed bump or pot hole R A heavy object strikes the underbody or

suspension components

In situations such as these, damage to the body, underbody, suspension components, wheels or tires may not be visible. Compo nents damaged in this way can unexpectedly fail or, in the case of an accident, may no lon ger absorb the resulting force as intended. If the underbody paneling is damaged, flam mable materials such as leaves, grass or twigs can collect between the underbody and

the underbody paneling. These materials may ignite if they come into contact with hot parts of the exhaust system. # Have the vehicle checked and repaired

immediately at a qualified specialist workshop.

or # If driving safety is impaired while con

tinuing your journey, pull over and stop the vehicle immediately, while paying attention to road and traffic conditions, and contact a qualified specialist work shop.

Vehicles with a 48 V on-board electrical sys tem (EQ Boost technology)

& DANGER Risk of fatal injury by touching damaged high-voltage components

Vehicles with a 48 V on-board electrical sys tem contain individual high-voltage compo nents. These high-voltage components are under high voltage.

If you modify component parts of these high- voltage components or touch damaged com ponent parts, you may be electrocuted. High voltage components may be damaged in an accident, although the damage may not be visible. # Never perform modifications to compo

nent parts of high-voltage components. # Never touch damaged component parts

of high-voltage components. # Never touch component parts of high-

voltage components after an accident.

Vehicles with a 48 V on-board electrical system contain high voltage components. These compo nents are marked with a high voltage label:

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All work on high voltage components must be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.

Declaration of conformity for wireless vehi cle components USA: "Radio based devices of this vehicle com ply 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, 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: "This vehicle contains license-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Inno vation, Science and Economic Development Can adas RSS(s). Operation is subject to the follow ing 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."

Charging unit for wireless charging of mobile phones (WMI) This equipment complies with the FCC and IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncon trolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 0 cm (in contact) between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-loca ted or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. USA: "Wireless charging system for mobile devi ces (Model: D-WMI2015A): this device complies with Part 18 of the FCC Rules."

The name and address of the responsible party is: Continental Automotive Systems US Inc. 2400 Executive Hills Drive Auburn Hills, MI 48326-2980 United States of America

Diagnostics connection The diagnostics connection is a technical inter face in the vehicle. It is used, for example, within the scope of repair and maintenance work or for reading out vehicle data by a specialist work shop. Diagnostic devices should therefore only be connected by a qualified specialist workshop.

& WARNING Risk of accident due to con necting devices to the diagnostics con nection

If you connect devices to the diagnostics connection of the vehicle, the function of vehicle systems and operating safety may be impaired.

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# For safety reasons, we recommend that you only use and connect products approved by your authorized Mercedes- Benz Center.

& WARNING Risk of accident due to objects in the driver's footwell

Objects in the driver's footwell may impede pedal travel or block a depressed pedal. This jeopardizes the operating and road safety of the vehicle. # Stow all objects in the vehicle securely

so that they cannot get into the driver's footwell.

# Always install the floor mats securely and as prescribed in order to ensure that there is always sufficient room for the pedals.

# Do not use loose floor mats and do not place floor mats on top of one another.

* NOTE Battery discharging from using devices connected to the diagnostics connection

Using devices at the diagnostics connection drains the battery. # Check the charge level of the battery. # If the charge level is low, charge the

battery, e.g. by driving a considerable distance.

Connecting and using another device with the diagnostics connection can have the following effects: R Malfunctions in the vehicle system R Permanent damage to vehicle components

Please refer to the warranty terms and condi tions for this matter.

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Moreover, connecting equipment to the diagnos tics connection can lead to emissions monitor ing information being reset, for example. This may lead to the vehicle failing to meet the requirements of the next emissions inspection during the main inspection.

Qualified specialist workshop An authorized Mercedes-Benz Center is a quali fied specialist workshop. It has the necessary special skills, tools and qualifications to cor rectly carry out the work required on your vehi cle. This particularly applies to safety-relevant works. Always have the following work carried out on your vehicle at a qualified specialist workshop: R Safety-relevant works R Service and maintenance work R Repair work R Modifications as well as installations and

conversions R Work on electronic components

R Vehicles with 48 V on-board electrical system (EQ boost technology): work on high voltage components of the 48 V on- board electrical system

MercedesBenz recommends an authorized MercedesBenz Center.

Correct use of the vehicle If you remove any warning stickers, you or others could fail to recognize certain dangers. Leave warning stickers in position. Observe the following information in particular when driving your vehicle: R the safety notes in this manual R technical data for the vehicle R traffic rules and regulations R laws and safety standards pertaining to

motor vehicles

Notes for persons with electronic medical aids Mercedes-Benz AG cannot, despite carefully developing vehicle systems, completely rule out the interaction of vehicle systems with electronic medical aids such as cardiac pacemakers. In addition, there are components installed in the vehicle that, regardless of the operating sta tus of the vehicle, can generate magnetic fields on a par with permanent magnets. These fields can be found, for example, in the area around the multimedia and sound system or also in the area of the seats, depending on the vehicle equipment. For this reason, the following can occur in isola ted cases, depending on the aids used: R Medical aids malfunctioning R Adverse health effects

Observe the notes and warnings of the manufac turer of the medical aids; if in doubt, contact the device manufacturer and/or your doctor. If there is continuing uncertainty concerning the possi bility of medical aids malfunctioning, Mercedes-

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Benz AG recommends using only few electrical vehicle systems and/or maintaining a distance from the components. Only have repairs and maintenance work in the area of the following components carried out by a qualified specialist workshop: R Vehicle components carrying live voltage R Transmission antenna R Multimedia system and sound system

If you have any queries or suggestions, consult a qualified specialist workshop.

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 immedi ately to have the problem diagnosed and recti fied. If the problem is not resolved to your satis faction, please discuss the problem again with an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or, if nec essary, contact us at one of the following addresses:

In the USA: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC Customer Assistance Center One Mercedes-Benz Drive Sandy Springs, GA 30328 In Canada: Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc. Customer Relations Department 98 Vanderhoof Avenue Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9

Reporting safety defects

USA only: The following text is published as required of manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S. Fed eral 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 the https:// www.safercar.gov/; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590,: USA. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from: https:// www.safercar.gov

Canada only: The following text is published as required of manufacturers under subsection 18.4 (4) of the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations.

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If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform Trans port Canada in addition to notifying Mercedes- Benz Canada Inc. If Transport Canada received 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, Transport Canada cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer or Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc. To contact Transport Canada, you may call the Defect Investigations and Recalls Division toll- free in Canada at 1-800-333-0510 or 819-994-3328in the Gatineau-Ottawa area or internationally; you may also go to the following websites for more information: R English: https://www.tc.gc.ca/recalls R French: https://www.tc.gc.ca/rappels

Limited Warranty

* NOTE Damage to the vehicle arising from violation of these operating instruc tions.

Damage to the vehicle can arise from viola tion of these operating instructions. This damage is not covered either by the Mercedes-Benz implied warranty or by the New or Used-Vehicle Warranty. # Follow the instructions in these operat

ing instructions on proper operation of your vehicle as well as on possible vehi cle damage.

QR code for rescue card QR codes are attached in the fuel filler flap and on the opposite side on the B-pillar. In the event of an accident, rescue services can use the QR code to quickly find the appropriate rescue card for your vehicle. The current rescue card con tains the most important information about your

vehicle in a compact form, e.g. the routing of the electric lines. Further information can be obtained at https:// www.mercedes-benz.de/qr-code.

Data storage Data processing in the vehicle

Electronic control units Electronic control units are installed in your vehi cle. Control units process data which, for exam ple, they receive from vehicle sensors, generate themselves or exchange between themselves. Some control units are required for the safe operation of your vehicle, some assist you when driving, such as driver assistance systems, while others enable comfort or infotainment functions. The following provides you with general informa tion regarding data processing in the vehicle. Additional information regarding exactly which data in your vehicle are collected, saved and transmitted to third parties and for what pur pose, can be found in the information directly related to the functional characteristics in ques

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tion in their respective operating instructions. This information is also available on line and, depending on the vehicle equipment, digitally.

Personal data Every vehicle is identified by a unique vehicle identification number. Depending on the coun try, this vehicle identification number can be used by, for example, governmental authorities to determine the identity of the owner. There are other possibilities to use data collected from the vehicle to identify the owner or driver, such as the license plate number. Therefore, data generated or processed by con trol units may be attributable to a person or, under certain conditions, become attributable to a person. Depending on which vehicle data are available, it may be possible to make inferences about, for example, your driving behavior, your location, your route or your use patterns.

Legal requirements regarding the disclosure of data If legally required to do so, manufacturers are, in individual cases, legally obliged to provide gov ernmental entities, upon request and to the

extent required, data stored by the manufac turer. For example, this may be the case during the investigation of a criminal offense. Governmental entities are themselves, in individ ual cases and within the applicable legal frame work, authorized to read out data from the vehi cle. In the case of an accident, information that can help with an investigation can, therefore, be taken from the airbag control unit, for example.

Operational data in the vehicle This is data regarding the operation of the vehi cle, which have been processed by control units. This includes the following data, for example: R Vehicle status information such as the speed,

longitudinal acceleration, lateral accelera tion, number of wheel revolutions or the fas tened seat belts display R Ambient conditions, such as temperature,

rain sensor or distance sensor

Generally, the use of these data is temporary; they will not be stored beyond the period of operation and will only be processed within the vehicle itself. Control units often contain data

memories for vehicle keys, for example. Their use permits the temporary or permanent docu mentation of technical information about the vehicle's operating state, component loads, maintenance requirements and technical events or malfunctions. Depending on the vehicle equipment, the follow ing data are stored: R Operating status of system components,

such as fill levels, tire pressure or battery status R Malfunctions or faults in important system

components, such as lights or brakes R System reactions in special driving situa

tions, such as airbag deployment or the inter vention of stability control systems R Information on events leading to vehicle

damage

In certain cases, it may be required to store data that would have otherwise been used only tem porarily. This may be the case if the vehicle has detected a malfunction, for example.

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If you use services, such as repair services and maintenance work, stored operational data as well as the vehicle identification number can be read out and used. They can be read out by service network employees, such as workshops and manufacturers or third parties, such as breakdown services. The same is true in the case of warranty claims and quality assurance measures. In general, the read out is performed via the legally prescribed port for the diagnostics con nection in the vehicle. The operational data that are read out document technical states of the vehicle or of individual components and assist in the diagnosis of malfunctions, compliance with warranty obligations and quality improvement. To that end, these data, in particular information about component loads, technical events, mal functions and other faults may be transmitted along with the vehicle identification number to the manufacturer. Furthermore, the manufac turer is subject to product liability. For this rea son the manufacturer also uses operational data from the vehicle, for example, for recalls. These

data can also be used to examine the custom er's warranty and guarantee claims. Fault memories in the vehicle can be reset by a service outlet or at your request as part of repair or maintenance work.

Convenience and infotainment functions You can store convenience settings and individ ual settings in the vehicle and change or reset them at any time. Depending on the vehicle equipment, this includes the following settings, for example: R Seat and steering wheel positions R Suspension and climate control settings R Individual settings, such as interior lighting

Depending on the selected equipment, you can import data into vehicle infotainment functions yourself. Depending on the vehicle equipment, this includes the following data, for example: R Multimedia data, such as music, films or pho

tos for playback in an integrated multimedia system

R Address book data for use in connection with an integrated hands-free system or an inte grated navigation system R Entered navigation destinations R Data about the use of Internet services

These data for convenience and infotainment functions may be saved locally in the vehicle or they may be located on a device which you have connected to the vehicle, such as a smartphone, USB flash drive or MP3 player. If you have entered these data yourself, you can delete them at any time. This data is transmitted from the vehicle to third parties only at your request. This applies, in par ticular, when you use online services in accord ance with the settings that you have selected.

Smartphone integration (e.g. Android Auto or Apple CarPlay) If your vehicle is accordingly equipped, you can connect your smartphone or another mobile end device to the vehicle. You can then control them by means of the control elements integrated in the vehicle. Images and audio from the smart phone can be output via the multimedia system.

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Certain information is simultaneously transfer red to your smartphone. Depending on the type and integration, this includes position data, the day/night mode and other general vehicle sta tuses. For more information please consult the Operator's Manual of the vehicle/infotainment system. This integration allows the use of selected smartphone apps, such as navigation or music player apps. There is no further interaction between the smartphone and the vehicle; in par ticular, vehicle data is not directly accessible. The type of additional data processing is deter mined by the provider of the app being used. Which settings you can make, if any, depends on the specific app and the operating system of your smartphone.

Online services

Wireless network connection If your vehicle has a wireless network connec tion, it enables data to be exchanged between your vehicle and additional systems. The wire less network connection is made possible by the

vehicle's own transmitter and receiver or by a mobile end device that you have brought into the vehicle, for example, a smartphone. Online func tions can be used via the wireless network con nection. This includes online services and appli cations/apps provided to you by the manufac turer or by other providers.

Manufacturer's services Regarding the manufacturer's online services, the individual functions are described by the manufacturer in a suitable place, for example, in the Operator's Manual or on the manufacturer's website, where the relevant data protection information is also given. Personal data may be used for the provision of online services. Data are exchanged via a secure connection, such as the manufacturer's designated IT systems. Any personal data which are collected, processed and used, other than for the provision of serv ices, is done so exclusively on the basis of legal permission. This is the case, for example, for a legally prescribed emergency call system, a con tractual agreement or when consent has been given.

You can have services and functions, some of which are subject to a fee, activated or deactiva ted. This excludes legally prescribed functions and services, such as an emergency call system.

Third party services If you use online services from other providers (third parties), these services are the responsi bility of the provider in question and subject to that provider's data protection conditions and terms of use. As a general rule, the manufac turer has no influence on the content exchanged. For this reason, when services are provided by third parties, please ask the service provider in question for information about the type, extent and purpose of the collection and use of per sonal data.

Data protection rights

Depending on your country or the equipment and range of functions of your vehicle as well as the services you use and the services on offer, you are entitled to different data protection rights. Further information on data protection

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and your data protection rights can either be found on the manufacturer's website or you will receive this information as part of the various services and service offers. There you will also find the contact information for the manufac turer and its data protection officers. At a workshop, for example, with the support of a specialist and possibly for a fee, you can have data read out which is stored only locally in the vehicle.

MBUX multimedia system/Mercedes me connect

If the vehicle is equipped with the MBUX multi media system or Mercedes me connect, addi tional data about the vehicle's operation, the use of the vehicle in certain situations, and the loca tion of the vehicle may be compiled by the MBUX multimedia system or Mercedes me con nect. For additional information, please refer to the "MBUX multimedia system" section and/or the Mercedes me connect Terms and Conditions.

Event data recorders

USA only: This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like sit uations, such as an airbag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in under standing how a vehicle's systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as: R How various systems in your vehicle were

operating R Whether or not the driver and front

passenger seat belts were buckled/fastened R How far (if at all) the driver was depressing

the accelerator and/or brake pedal and R How fast the vehicle was traveling

This data can help provide a better understand ing of the circumstances in which accidents and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data is recorded by

your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data is recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g. name, gender, age and accident location) is recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation. To read data recorded by an EDR, special equip ment is required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties that have the special equipment, such as law enforcement, can read the information by accessing the vehicle or the EDR. EDR data may be used in civil and criminal mat ters as a tool in accident reconstruction, acci dent claims and vehicle safety. Since the Crash Data Retrieval (CDR) tool that is used to extract data from the EDR is commercially available, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC ("MBUSA") expressly disclaims any and all liability arising from the extraction of this information by unauthorized Mercedes-Benz personnel.

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MBUSA will not share EDR data with others with out the consent of the vehicle owner or, if the vehicle is leased, without the consent of the les see. Exceptions to this representation include responses to subpoenas by law enforcement; by federal, state or local government; in connection with or arising out of litigation involving MBUSA or its subsidiaries and affiliates; or, as required by law. Warning: The EDR is a component of the Restraint System Module. Tampering with, alter ing, modifying or removing the EDR component may result in a malfunction of the Restraint Sys tem Module and other systems. State laws or regulations regarding EDRs that conflict with federal regulation are pre-empted. This means that in the event of such conflict, the federal regulation governs. As of December 2016, 17 states have enacted laws relating to EDRs.

Copyright Free and open source software

Information on license for free and open-source software used in your vehicle can be found on the data carrier in your vehicle document wallet and with updates on the following website: https://www.mercedes-benz.com/opensource

Registered trademarks

R Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Blue tooth SIG, Inc. R DTS is a registered trademark of DTS, Inc. R Dolby and MLP are registered trademarks

of DOLBY Laboratories. R ESP and PRE-SAFE are registered trade

marks of Daimler AG. R HomeLink is a registered trademark of Gen

tex Corporation. R iPod and iTunes are registered trademarks

of Apple Inc.

R Burmester is a registered trademark of Burmester Audiosysteme GmbH. R Microsoft and Windows Media are regis

tered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. R SIRIUS is a registered trademark of Sirius

XM Radio Inc. R HD Radio is a registered trademark of iBiq

uity Digital Corporation. R Gracenote is a registered trademark of

Gracenote, Inc. R ZAGAT Survey and related brands are regis

tered trademarks of Zagat Survey, LLC.

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Restraint system Protection provided by the restraint system

The restraint system includes the following com ponents: R Seat belt system R Airbags R Child restraint system R Child seat securing systems

The restraint system can help prevent the vehi cle occupants from coming into contact with parts of the vehicle interior in the event of an accident. In the event of an accident, the restraint system can also reduce the forces to which the vehicle occupants are subjected. A seat belt can only provide the best level of pro tection if it is worn correctly. Depending on the detected accident situation, Emergency Tension ing Devices and/or airbags supplement the pro tection offered by a correctly worn seat belt. Emergency Tensioning Devices and/or airbags are not deployed in every accident.

In order for the restraint system to provide the intended level of protection, each vehicle occu pant must observe the following information: R Fasten seat belts correctly. R Sit in an almost upright seat position with

their back against the seat backrest. R Sit with their feet resting on the floor, if pos

sible. R Always secure persons under 5 ft (1.50 m)

tall in an additional restraint system suitable for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.

However, no system available today can com pletely eliminate injuries and fatalities in every accident situation. In particular, the seat belt and airbag generally do not protect against objects penetrating the vehicle from the outside. It is also not possible to completely rule out the risk of injury caused by the airbag deploying.

Reduced restraint system protection

& WARNING Risk of injury or death due to modifications to the restraint system

Vehicle occupants may no longer be protec ted as intended if alterations are made to the restraint system. # Never alter the parts of the restraint

system. # Never tamper with the wiring or any

electronic component parts or their software.

If it is necessary to modify the vehicle to accom modate a person with disabilities, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for details. USA only: for details, contact our Customer Assistance Center on 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (18003676372).

Restraint system functionality

When the ignition is switched on, a self-test is performed, during which the 6 restraint sys

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tem warning lamp lights up. It goes out no later than a few seconds after the vehicle is started. The components of the restraint system are then functional.

Malfunctioning restraint system

A malfunction has occurred in the restraint sys tem if: R The 6 restraint system warning lamp

does not light up when the ignition is switched on R The 6 restraint system warning lamp

lights up continuously or repeatedly during a journey

& WARNING Risk of injury due to malfunc tions in the restraint system

Components in the restraint system may be activated unintentionally or not deploy as planned in an accident. # Have the restraint system checked and

repaired immediately at a qualified spe cialist workshop.

Function of the restraint system in an acci dent

How the restraint system works is determined by the severity of the impact detected and the type of accident anticipated: R Frontal impact R Rear impact R Side impact R Rollover

The activation thresholds for the components of the restraint system are determined based on the evaluation of the sensor values measured at various points in the vehicle. This process is pre- emptive in nature. The triggering/deployment of the components of the restraint system must take place in good time at the start of the colli sion. Factors which can only be seen and measured after a collision has occurred do not play a deci sive role in the deployment of an airbag. Nor do they provide an indication of airbag deployment. The vehicle may be deformed significantly with out an airbag being deployed. This is the case if

only parts which are relatively easily deformed are affected and the rate of vehicle deceleration is not high. Conversely, an airbag may be deployed even though the vehicle suffers only minor deformation. If very rigid vehicle parts such as longitudinal members are hit, this may result in sufficiently high levels of vehicle decel eration. Depending on the detected deployment situa tion, the components of the restraint system can be activated or deployed independently of each other: R Emergency Tensioning Device: frontal

impact, rear impact, side impact, rollover R Driver's airbag, front passenger airbag: fron

tal impact R Knee airbag: frontal impact R Side airbag: side impact R Head airbag: side impact, rollover, frontal

impact

The front passenger airbag can only be deployed in an accident if the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is off. If the front passenger seat

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is occupied, make sure, both before and during the journey, that the status of the front passenger airbag is correct (/ page 47).

& WARNING Risk of burns from hot air bag components

The air bag parts are hot after an air bag has been deployed. # Do not touch the air bag parts. # Have a deployed air bag replaced at a

qualified specialist workshop as soon as possible.

Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the vehicle towed to a qualified specialist workshop after an accident. Take this into account, partic ularly if an Emergency Tensioning Device is trig gered or an airbag deployed. If the Emergency Tensioning Devices are trig gered or an airbag is deployed, you will hear a bang, and a small amount of powder may also be released: R The bang will not generally affect your hear

ing.

R In general, the powder released is not haz ardous to health but may cause short-term breathing difficulties to persons suffering from asthma or other pulmonary conditions. Provided it is safe to do so, leave the vehicle immediately or open the window in order to prevent breathing difficulties.

Airbags and pyrotechnic Emergency Tensioning Devices contain perchlorate material, which may require special handling or environmental pro tection measures. National guidelines regarding waste disposal must be observed. In California, see https://dtsc.ca.gov/. Using the search function, you will find information on perchlo rate, for example.

Seat belts Protection provided by the seat belt

Always fasten your seat belt correctly before starting a journey. A seat belt can only provide the best level of protection if it is worn correctly.

& WARNING Risk of injury or death due to incorrectly fastened seat belt

If the seat belt is not worn correctly, it can not perform its intended protective function. In addition, an incorrectly fastened seat belt can also cause injuries, for example, in the event of an accident or when braking or changing direction suddenly. # Always ensure that all vehicle occu

pants have their seat belts fastened correctly and are sitting properly.

Always observe the instructions about the cor rect driver's seat position and adjusting the seat (/ page 89). In order for the correctly worn seat belt to pro vide the intended level of protection, each vehi cle occupant must observe the following infor mation: R The seat belt must not be twisted and must

fit tightly and snugly across the body.

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R The seat belt must be routed across the cen ter of the shoulder and as low down across the hips as possible. R The shoulder section of the seat belt should

not touch your neck nor be routed under your arm or behind your back. R Avoid wearing bulky clothing, e.g. a winter

coat. R Push the lap belt down as far as possible

across your hips and pull tight with the shoul der section of the belt. Never route the lap belt across your abdomen. Pregnant women must also take particular care with this. R Never route the seat belt across sharp, poin

ted, abrasive or fragile objects. R Only one person should use each seat belt at

any one time. Never allow babies and chil dren to travel sitting on the lap of another vehicle occupant. R Never secure objects with a seat belt if the

seat belt is also being used by one of the vehicle's occupants. Always observe the instructions for loading the vehicle when

securing objects, luggage or loads (/ page 104). Also ensure that no objects, e.g. a cushion, are ever placed between a person and the seat.

The seat belts on the following seats are equip ped with a special seat belt retractor: R Front passenger seat R Rear seats

Activate or deactivate the special seatbelt retractor (/ page 56). If children are traveling in the vehicle, be sure to observe the instructions and safety notes on "Children in the vehicle" (/ page 52).

Limitations of the protection provided by the seat belt

& WARNING Risk of injury or death due to an incorrect seat position

The seat belt does not offer the intended level of protection if you have not moved the seat backrest to an almost vertical position. You could slip beneath the seat belt and injure yourself. # Adjust the seat properly before com

mencing your journey. # Always ensure that the seat backrest is

in an almost vertical position and that the shoulder belt is routed across the center of your shoulder.

& WARNING Risk of injury or death due to an extended seat belt extender while the vehicle is in motion

If the seat belt does not sit correctly on the body, it cannot perform its intended protec tive function.

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# Always ensure that the seat belt extender is retracted while the vehicle is in motion.

If the seat belt extender does not retract auto matically, it can be retracted manually. To do so, press the seat belt extender back as far as it will go before starting the vehicle. Pressing the seat belt extender back into place requires force.

& WARNING Risk of injury or death when additional restraint systems are not used for persons with a smaller stature

Persons under 5 ft (1.50 m ) tall cannot wear the seat belt correctly without a suitable additional restraint system. # Always secure persons under 5 ft

(1.50 m) tall in a suitable restraint sys tem.

& WARNING Danger of injury or death due to blocked seat belt buckles

If seat belt buckles are blocked and cannot be moved downwards, the function of the Emergency Tensioning Devices is impaired. The seat belts may no longer perform their intended protective function. # Always ensure that the seat belt buck

les are not blocked.

& WARNING Risk of injury or death due to damaged or modified seat belts

Seat belts cannot provide protection in the following situations: R The seat belt is damaged, has been modi

fied, is extremely dirty, bleached or dyed R The seat belt buckle is damaged or

extremely dirty R Modifications have been made to the

Emergency Tensioning Device, seat belt anchorage or seat belt retractor

Seat belts may sustain non-visible damage in an accident, e.g. due to glass splinters. Modified or damaged seat belts could tear or fail in the event of an accident, for example. Modified Emergency Tensioning Devices could accidentally trigger or fail to function as intended. # Never modify the seat belt system, for

example the seat belt, seat belt buckle, Emergency Tensioning Device, seat belt anchorage and seat belt retractor.

# Make sure that the seat belts are undamaged, not worn and clean.

# Always have the seat belts checked immediately after an accident at a qualified specialist workshop.

Only use seat belts which have been approved for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz.

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& WARNING Risk of injury or death from deployed pyrotechnic Emergency Ten sioning Devices

Pyrotechnic Emergency Tensioning Devices that have been deployed are no longer opera tional and are unable to perform their inten ded protective function. # Therefore, have deployed pyrotechnic

Emergency Tensioning Devices immedi ately replaced at a qualified specialist workshop.

Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the vehicle towed to a qualified specialist workshop after an accident.

* NOTE Damage caused by trapping the seat belt

If an unused seat belt is not fully retracted, it may become trapped in the door or in the seat mechanism. # Always ensure that an unused seat belt

is fully retracted.

Extending/retracting the seat belt extender

When the door is closed, the seat belt extender extends.

* NOTE Mercedes-AMG vehicles

# Observe the notes in the Supplement. You could otherwise fail to recognize dangers.

The seat belt extender button is not available in Mercedes-AMG vehicles. You can also extend the seat-belt extender by using the seat-belt extender button in the center console. # Switch on the ignition. # Press the seat belt extender button.

The seat belt extender extends. The seat belt extender retracts again in the fol lowing cases: R The seat belt tongue is engaged in the seat

belt buckle R The seat belt tongue is not engaged in the

seat belt buckle within 60 seconds

If you press the seat belt extender but ton again in this case, the seat belt extender will extend again. R The respective door is opened R You fold the seat backrest forwards R Nobody is sitting in the front passenger seat

If you press the seat belt extender but ton again in this case, the seat belt extender will no longer extend.

The seat belt extender must always be retracted while the vehicle is in motion.

Fastening seat belts

If the seat belt is pulled quickly or sharply, the seat belt retractor locks. The seat belt strap can not be pulled out any further.

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# Always engage seat belt tongue2 of the seat belt into seat belt buckle1 of the cor responding seat.

Vehicles with automatic front passenger air bag shutoff:

* NOTE Deployment of the Emergency Tensioning Device and side air bag when the front passenger seat is unoccupied

If the seat belt tongue is engaged in the seat belt buckle of the unoccupied front passenger seat, the Emergency Tensioning Device and the side air bag may also deploy in the event of an accident along with other systems. # Only one person should use each seat

belt at any one time.

Vehicles without automatic front passenger airbag shutoff:

* NOTE Deployment of the Emergency Tensioning Device when the front- passenger seat is unoccupied

If the seat belt tongue is engaged in the seat belt buckle of the unoccupied front- passenger seat, the Emergency Tensioning Device may also deploy in the event of an accident along with other systems.

# Only one person should use each seat belt at any one time.

Seat belt adjustment function

Vehicles with PRE-SAFE: After a front seat belt has been fastened, the automatic seat belt adjustment may apply a certain tightening force. Do not hold the seat belt tightly while it is adjusting. You can activate and deactivate the seat belt adjustment function using the multimedia sys tem (/ page 41).

Activating/deactivating seat belt adjustment via the multimedia system

Multimedia system: 4 5 Settings 5 Vehicle # Activate or deactivate Belt Adjustment.

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Releasing seat belts

# Press the release button in the seat belt buckle and guide the seat belt back with the seat belt tongue.

Seat belt warning function for the driver and front passenger

The seat belt warning lamp in the instru ment display is a reminder that all vehicle occu pants must wear their seat belts correctly. The seat belt warning lamp lights up for six seconds every time the vehicle is started. In addition, a warning tone may sound. When the driver's and front passenger's doors are closed and the driver and front passenger have fastened their seat belts, the seat belt warning goes out. In the following cases, the seat belt warning lights up during a journey if: R The vehicle speed exceeds 15 mph

(25 km/h) and the driver's or front passenger seat belt is not fastened.

R The driver or front passenger unfastens their seat belt while the vehicle is in motion.

Airbags Overview of airbags

1 Driver's knee airbag 2 Driver's airbag 3 Front passenger airbag 4 Front passenger knee airbag 5 Head airbag 6 Side airbag

The installation location of an airbag is identified by the AIRBAG symbol. When enabled, an airbag can provide additional protection for the respective vehicle occupant. Potential protection provided by each airbag: R Knee airbag: thigh, knee and lower leg R Driver's airbag, front passenger airbag: head

and ribcage R Head airbag: head R Side airbag: ribcage, also pelvis for front seat

occupants

& WARNING Risk of injury or death if the co-driver airbag is enabled

If the co-driver airbag is enabled, a child on the co-driver seat may be struck by the co- driver airbag during an accident. NEVER use a rearward-facing child restraint system on a seat with an ENABLED FRONT AIRBAG; DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the CHILD can occur.

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When installing a child restraint system on the front passenger seat, observe the vehicle-spe cific information (/ page 61). Also, always observe the notes on rearward-facing or forward-facing child restraint systems on the front passenger seat.

Information on automatic front passenger airbag shutoff The front passenger airbag can only be deployed in an accident if the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is off. If the front passenger seat is occupied, make sure, both before and during the journey, that the status of the front passenger airbag is correct (/ page 47).

* NOTE Important points to remember if the front passenger seat is unoccupied

In an accident, the components of the restraint system may deploy unnecessarily on the front passenger side if: R There are heavy objects on the front

passenger seat.

R The seat belt tongue is engaged in the seat belt buckle of the front passenger seat and the front passenger seat is unoccupied.

# Stow objects in a suitable place. # Only one person should use each seat

belt at any one time.

Depending on the detected accident situation, the head airbag on the front passenger side may deploy. The airbag is deployed regardless of whether the front passenger seat is occupied.

Protective capacity of the airbags

Depending on the accident situation, an airbag may supplement the protection offered by a cor rectly fastened seat belt.

& WARNING Risk of injury or death due to an incorrect seat position

If you deviate from the correct seat position, the airbag cannot perform its intended pro tective function.

Each vehicle occupant must make sure of the following: R Fasten seat belts correctly. Pregnant

women must take particular care to ensure that the lap belt never lies across the abdomen. R Adopt the correct seat position and keep

as far away as possible from the airbags. R Observe the following information.

# Always make sure that there are no objects between the airbag and vehicle occupant.

To avoid the risks resulting from the deployment of an airbag, each vehicle occupant must observe the following information in particular: R Before starting your journey, adjust your seat

correctly; the driver's seat and front passenger seat should be moved as far back as possible. When doing so, always observe the informa tion on the correct driver's seat position (/ page 89).

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R Only hold the steering wheel by the steering wheel rim. This allows the airbag to be fully deployed. R Always lean against the seat backrest when

the vehicle is in motion. Do not lean forwards or against the door or side window. You may otherwise be in the deployment area of the airbags. R The occupants must always keep their feet

on the floor. Do not put your feet on the cockpit, for example. Your feet may other wise be in the deployment area of the airbag. R If children are traveling in the vehicle,

observe the additional notes (/ page 52). R Always store and secure objects correctly.

Objects in the vehicle interior may prevent an airbag from functioning correctly. Each vehicle occupant must always make sure of the follow ing in particular: R There are no people, animals or objects

between the vehicle occupants and an air bag.

R There are no objects between the seat, door and door pillar (B-pillar). R There are no hard objects, e.g. coat hangers,

hanging on the grab handles or coat hooks. R There are no accessory parts, such as mobile

navigation devices, mobile phones or cup holders, within the deployment area of an air bag, e.g. on the cockpit, on the door, on the side window or on the side trim. In addition, no connecting cables, tensioning straps or retaining straps must be routed or attached to the vehicle within the deploy ment area of an airbag. Always comply with the accessory manufacturer's installation instructions and, in particular, the notes on suitable places for installation. R There are no heavy, sharp-edged or fragile

objects in the pockets of your clothing. Store such objects in a suitable place.

Limited protection provided by airbags

& WARNING Risk of injury due to modifi cations to the cover of an airbag

If you modify the cover of an airbag or affix objects such as stickers to it, the airbag may no longer function correctly. # Never modify the cover of an airbag and

do not affix objects to it.

The installation location of an airbag is identified by the AIRBAG symbol (/ page 42).

& WARNING Risk of injury or death due to the use of unsuitable seat covers

Due to unsuitable seat covers, the airbags cannot protect vehicle occupants as inten ded. In addition, the operation of the automatic front passenger airbag shutoff could be restricted.

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# You should only use seat covers that have been approved for the correspond ing seats by Mercedes-Benz.

& WARNING Risk of injury due to malfunc tioning sensors in the door

The function of the airbags can be impaired due to modifications or incorrect work per formed on the doors or door trim, or if the doors are damaged. # Never modify the doors or parts of the

doors. # Always have work on the doors or door

trim carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.

& WARNING Risk of injury due to deployed airbag

A deployed airbag no longer offers any pro tection.

# Have the vehicle towed to a qualified specialist workshop in order to have the deployed airbag replaced.

Have deployed airbags replaced immediately.

Status of the front passenger front airbag

Function of the automatic front passenger airbag shutoff The automatic front passenger airbag shutoff is able to detect whether the front passenger seat is occupied by a person or a child restraint sys tem. The front passenger airbag and front passenger knee airbag are enabled or disabled accordingly.

& WARNING Risk of injury or death due to objects under the co-driver seat

Objects trapped under the co-driver seat can interfere with the function of the automatic co-driver airbag shutoff or damage the sys tem.

# Do not store any objects under the co- driver seat.

# When the co-driver seat is occupied, make sure that no objects are trapped under the co-driver seat.

When installing a child restraint system on the front passenger seat, always make sure of the following: R Ensure that the child restraint system is posi

tioned correctly (/ page 51). R Always comply with the child restraint sys

tem manufacturer's installation instructions. R Never place objects (e.g. cushions) under or

behind the child restraint system. R Fully retract the seat cushion length adjust

ment. R The entire base of the child restraint system

must always rest on the sitting surface of the front passenger seat. R The backrest of the forward-facing child

restraint system must, as far as possible, be

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resting on the seat backrest of the front passenger seat. R The child restraint system must not touch the

roof or be put under strain by the head restraints. Adjust the seat backrest inclina tion and the head restraint setting accord ingly.

& WARNING Risk of injury or death due to objects between the seat surface and the child restraint system

Objects between the sitting surface and the child restraint system could affect the func tion of the automatic co-driver airbag shut off. # Do not place any objects between the

sitting surface and the child restraint system.

# The entire base of the child restraint system must always rest on the sitting surface of the co-driver seat.

# The backrest of the forward-facing child restraint system must, as far as possi

ble, be resting on the seat backrest of the co-driver seat.

# Always comply with the child restraint system manufacturer's installation instructions.

A person on the front passenger seat must observe the following information: R Fasten seat belts correctly (/ page 37). R Sit in an almost upright seat position with

their back against the seat backrest. R Sit with their feet resting on the floor, if pos

sible.

The front passenger airbag may otherwise be disabled by mistake, for example, in the follow ing situations: R The front passenger transfers their weight by

supporting themselves on a vehicle armrest. R The front passenger sits in such a way that

their weight is raised from the sitting sur face.

& WARNING Risk of injury or death due to a disabled front passenger airbag

The front passenger airbag is disabled when the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is lit. A person in the front passenger seat could then, for example, come into contact with the vehicle interior, especially if the person is sitting too close to the cockpit. If the front passenger seat is occupied, always ensure that: R The classification of the person in the

front passenger seat is correct and the front passenger airbag is enabled or disa bled in accordance with the person in the front passenger seat. R The front passenger seat has been moved

as far back as possible. R The person is seated correctly.

# Both before and during the journey, ensure that the status of the front passenger airbag is correct.

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If the front passenger seat is occupied, the clas sification of the person or child restraint system on the front passenger seat takes place after the front passenger airbag shutoff self-test. The PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamps display the status of the front passenger airbag. Always observe the notes on the function of the PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamps (/ page 47).

Function of the PASSENGER AIR BAG indica tor lamps

Self-test of automatic front passenger airbag shutoff When the ignition is switched on, a self-test is performed during which the two PASSENGER AIR BAG ON and OFF indicator lamps light up simultaneously.

The status of the front passenger airbag is dis played via the PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamps after the self-test: R ON is lit: the front passenger airbag may

deploy during an accident. The indicator lamp goes out after approx imately 60 seconds. R ON and OFF are not lit: the front passenger

airbag may deploy during an accident. R OFF is lit: the front passenger airbag is disa

bled. It will then not be deployed in the event of an accident.

If the PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp is off, only the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp shows the status of the front passenger airbag. The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp may be lit continuously or be off. If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp and the 6 restraint system warning lamp light up simultaneously, the front passenger seat may not be used. Also in this case, do not install a child restraint system on the front passenger seat. Have the automatic front passenger airbag

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shutoff checked and repaired immediately at a qualified specialist workshop.

Status display If the front passenger seat is occupied, ensure, both before and during the journey, that the sta tus of the front passenger airbag is correct for the current situation. After installing a rearward-facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat: PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF must be lit con tinuously.

& WARNING Risk of injury or death when using a rearward-facing child restraint system while the front passenger airbag is enabled

If you secure a child in a rearward-facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat and the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indi cator lamp is off, the front passenger airbag can deploy in the event of an accident. The child could be struck by the airbag.

Always ensure that the front passenger air bag is disabled. The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp must be lit. NEVER use a rearward-facing child restraint system on a seat with an ENABLED FRONT AIRBAG; DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the CHILD can occur.

When installing a child restraint system on the front passenger seat, observe the vehicle-spe cific information (/ page 61). Depending on the child restraint system and the stature of the child, the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp may be off. In this case, do not install the rearward-facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat. Instead, install the rearward-facing child restraint system on a suitable rear seat. After installing a forward-facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat: depending on the child restraint system and the stature of the child, PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF may be lit continuously or be off. Always observe the following information.

& WARNING Risk of injury or death due to incorrect positioning of the forward- facing child restraint system

If you secure a child in a forward-facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat that is positioned too close to the cockpit, in the event of an accident, the child could: R come into contact with parts of the vehi

cle's interior if the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is lit, for example R be struck by the airbag if the PASSENGER

AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is off

# Always move the front passenger seat as far back as possible and fully retract the seat cushion length adjustment. While doing so, always make sure that the shoulder belt strap is correctly routed from the seat belt outlet of the vehicle to the shoulder belt guide on the child restraint system. The shoulder belt strap must be routed forwards and downwards from the seat belt outlet. If

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necessary, adjust the front passenger seat accordingly.

# Always comply with the child restraint system manufacturer's installation instructions.

When installing a child restraint system on the front passenger seat, observe the vehicle-spe cific information (/ page 61). If a person is sitting on the front passenger seat: PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF may be lit con tinuously or be off, depending on the person's stature. A person on the front passenger seat must always observe the following information: R If the front passenger seat is occupied by an

adult or a person with a stature correspond ing to that of an adult, the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp must be off. This indicates that the front passenger airbag is enabled. If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is lit continuously, an adult or person

with a build corresponding to that of an adult should not use the front passenger seat. Instead, they should use a rear seat. R If the front passenger seat is occupied by a

person of smaller stature (e.g. a teenager or small adult), the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp either lights up continuously or remains off, depending on the classifica tion. - If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator

lamp is off: move the front passenger seat as far back as possible, or the per son of smaller stature should use a rear seat.

- If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is lit continuously: the person of smaller stature should not use the front passenger seat.

& WARNING Risk of injury or death when the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is lit

If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp remains lit after the self-test, the front passenger airbag is disabled. If the front passenger seat is occupied, always ensure that: R The classification of the person in the

front passenger seat is correct and the front passenger airbag is enabled or disa bled in accordance with the person in the front passenger seat. R The person is seated properly with a cor

rectly fastened seat belt.

Be sure to also observe the following further related subjects: R Child restraint system on the front passenger

seat (/ page 61)

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Roll bar

& DANGER Risk of injury or death due to a malfunction of the roll bars

The roll bars cannot protect vehicle occu pants as intended. # Have the roll bars checked immediately

at a qualified specialist workshop.

& WARNING Risk of injury when the roll bars are triggered

There is a risk of injury. Always make sure that there is nothing in the sweep behind the rear head restraints.

& WARNING Danger of injury or death due to obstructed roll bars

If you leave objects or items of clothing on the covers of the roll bars, the roll bars can not protect as intended. Furthermore, the objects may endanger vehi cle occupants when the roll bars extend.

# Always make sure that the there is nothing in the sweep of the roll bars.

# Always stow and secure objects in the vehicle correctly.

The roll bars are under the covers behind the rear head restraints. The roll bars are triggered when danger of the vehicle rolling over is detec ted. Once the roll bars have been triggered, you can no longer close a soft top that is open. In this case, consult the next qualified specialist work shop.

PRE-SAFE system PRE-SAFE (anticipatory occupant protec tion)

PRE-SAFE is able to detect certain critical driv ing situations and implement pre-emptive meas ures to protect the vehicle occupants.

PRE-SAFE can implement the following meas ures independently of each other: R Tightening the seat belts on the driver's seat

and front passenger seat. R Closing the side windows. R Vehicles with memory function: Move the

front passenger seat to a more favorable seat position. R Vehicles with multicontour seat: Increase

the air pressure in the seat side bolsters of the seat backrest. R PRE-SAFE Sound: provided that the multi

media system is switched on, generates a brief noise signal to stimulate the innate pro tective mechanism of a person's hearing.

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* NOTE Damage caused by objects in the footwell or behind the seat

The automatic adjustment of the seat posi tion may result in damage to the seat and/or the object. # Stow objects in a suitable place.

Reversing the PRE-SAFE system measures

If an accident did not occur, the pre-emptive measures that were taken are reversed. You will need to perform certain settings your self. # If the seat belt pre-tensioning is not reduced,

move the seat backrest back slightly. The locking mechanism releases.

Function of PRE-SAFE PLUS (anticipatory occupant protection plus)

PRE-SAFE PLUS can detect certain impacts, particularly an imminent rear impact, and take pre-emptive measures to protect the vehicle

occupants. These measures cannot necessarily prevent an imminent impact.

PRE-SAFE PLUS can implement the following measures independently of each other: R Tightening the seat belts on the driver's seat

and front passenger seat. R Increasing brake pressure when the vehicle

is stationary. This brake application is can celed automatically when the vehicle pulls away.

If an accident did not occur, the pre-emptive measures that were taken are reversed.

System limits The system will not initiate any action in the fol lowing situations: R When backing up

The system will not initiate any braking applica tion in the following situations: R Whilst driving

or

R When entering or exiting a parking space while using Active Parking Assist

Safely transporting children in the vehicle Always observe when children are traveling in the vehicle

% Also strictly observe the safety notes for the specific situation. In this way you can recog nize potential risks and avoid dangers if chil dren are traveling in the vehicle (/ page 52).

Be diligent Bear in mind that negligence when securing a child in the child restraint system may have seri ous consequences. Always be diligent in secur ing a child carefully before every journey. To improve protection for children younger than 12 years old or under 5 ft (1.50 m) in height, Mercedes-Benz recommends you observe the following information: R Always secure the child in a child restraint

system suitable for this Mercedes-Benz vehi cle.

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R The child restraint system must be appropri ate to the age, weight and size of the child. R The vehicle seat must be suitable for instal

ling a child restraint system.

Accident statistics show that children secured on the rear seats are generally safer than chil dren secured on the front seats. For this reason, Mercedes-Benz strongly advises that you install a child restraint system on a rear seat.

The generic term child restraint system The generic term child restraint system is used in this Operator's Manual. A child restraint sys tem is, for example: R A baby car seat R A rearward-facing child seat R A forward-facing child seat R A child booster seat with a backrest and seat

belt guide Mercedes-Benz recommends using a child booster seat with a backrest.

The child restraint system must be appropriate to the age, weight and size of the child.

Observe laws and legal requirements Always observe the legal requirements when using a child restraint system in the vehicle.

Observe standards for child restraint sys tems All child restraint systems must meet the follow ing standards: R U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards

213 and 225 R Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards

213 and 210.2

Confirmation that the child restraint system complies with the standards can be found on an instruction label on the child restraint system. This confirmation can also be found in the instal lation instructions that are included with the child restraint system.

Detecting risks, avoiding danger

Securing systems for child restraint systems in the vehicle Only use the following securing systems for child restraint systems: R The LATCH-type (ISOFIX) securing rings R The vehicle's seat belt system R The Top Tether anchorages

Installing a LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint system is favored. Simply attaching to the securing rings on the vehicle can reduce the risk of installing the child restraint system incorrectly. When securing a child with the integrated seat belt of the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint system, always comply with the permissible gross weight for the child and child restraint sys tem (/ page 56). A booster seat may be necessary to achieve proper seat belt positioning for children over 40 lbs (18 kg) in weight or until they reach a

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height where a three-point seat belt can be installed properly without a booster seat. Mercedes-Benz recommends a suitable child booster seat with a backrest and seat belt guide.

Advantage of a rearward-facing child restraint system It is preferable to transport a baby or a small child in a suitable rearward-facing child restraint system. In this case, the child sits in the oppo site direction to the direction of travel and faces backwards. Babies and small children have comparatively weak neck muscles in relation to the size and weight of their head. The risk of injury to the cer vical spine during an accident can be reduced in a rearward-facing child restraint system.

Always secure a child restraint system cor rectly

& WARNING Risk of injury or death due to incorrect installation of the child restraint system

The child can then not be protected or restrained as intended. # Be sure to comply with the manufactur

er's installation instructions for the child restraint system and its correct use.

# Make sure that the entire base of the child restraint system always rests on the sitting surface of the seat.

# Never place objects (e.g. cushions) under or behind the child restraint sys tem.

# Use child restraint systems only with the original cover designed for them.

# Always replace damaged covers with genuine covers.

& WARNING Risk of injury or death due to unsecured child restraint systems in the vehicle

If the child restraint system is incorrectly installed or not secured, it can come loose. The child restraint system could be flung around and hit vehicle occupants. # Always install child restraint systems

correctly, even when not in use. # Always comply with the child restraint

system manufacturer's installation instructions.

R Always observe the child restraint system manufacturer's installation and operating instructions as well as the vehicle-specific information: - Installing the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child

restraint system on the rear seat (/ page 56).

- Securing the child restraint system with the seat belt on the rear seat (/ page 59).

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- Securing the child restraint system with the seat belt on the front passenger seat (/ page 62). Observe the specific instructions for the rearward-facing and forward-facing child restraint systems (/ page 61). If the front passenger seat is occupied, ensure, both before and during the jour ney, that the status of the front passenger airbag is correct for the cur rent situation (/ page 47).

R Observe the warning labels in the vehicle interior and on the child restraint system. R Also secure Top Tether if present.

Do not modify the child restraint system

& WARNING Risk of injury due to modifi cations to the child restraint system

The child restraint system can no longer function properly. This poses an increased risk of injury. # Never modify a child restraint system.

# Only affix accessories which have been specially approved for this child restraint system by the child restraint system's manufacturer.

Only use child restraint systems which are in proper working condition

& WARNING Risk of injury or death caused by the use of damaged child restraint systems

Child restraint systems or their retaining sys tems that have been subjected to stress in an accident may not be able to perform their intended protective function. It may be the case that the child cannot be properly restrained. # Always immediately replace child

restraint systems that have been dam aged or involved in an accident.

# Have the securing systems for the child restraint systems checked at a qualified specialist workshop before installing a child restraint system again.

Avoid direct sunlight

& WARNING Risk of burns when the child seat is exposed to direct sunlight

If the child restraint system is exposed to direct sunlight or heat, parts could heat up. Children could suffer burns from these parts, particularly on the metallic parts of the child restraint system. # Always make sure that the child

restraint system is not exposed to direct sunlight.

# Protect the child restraint system, e.g. with a blanket.

# If the child restraint system has been exposed to direct sunlight, allow it to cool before securing a child in it.

# Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.

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Observe when stopping or parking

& WARNING Risk of accident and injury due to children left unattended in the vehicle

If children are left unsupervised in the vehi cle, they could, in particular: R Open doors, thereby endangering other

persons or road users. R Get out and be struck by oncoming traf

fic. R Operate vehicle equipment and become

trapped, for example.

In addition, the children could also set the vehicle in motion, for example by: R Releasing the parking brake. R Changing the transmission position. R Starting the vehicle.

# Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.

# When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.

# Keep the vehicle SmartKey out of reach of children.

& WARNING Danger to life due to expo sure to extreme heat or cold in the vehi cle

If people, particularly children, are exposed to extreme temperatures over an extended period of time, there is a risk of serious injury or danger to life. # Never leave persons, children in partic

ular, unattended in the vehicle.

Overview of suitable seats in the vehicle for installing a child restraint system

Left/right rear seat Preferred securing system: LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat anchor

Also secure Top Tether if present (/ page 58).

Alternative securing system: 7 Vehicle seat belt

Front passenger seat Securing system: 7 Vehicle seat belt

Be sure to observe: R If the front passenger seat is occupied,

ensure, both before and during the journey, that the status of the front passenger airbag is correct for the current situation (/ page 47). R Observe the notes on automatic front

passenger airbag shutoff (/ page 45)

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Activating or deactivating the special seal belt retractor of the seat belt

& WARNING Risk of injury or death if a seat belt is unfastened while the vehicle is in motion

If the seat belt is released while the vehicle is in motion, the child safety lock is deactivated and the child restraint system is no longer correctly secured. The seat belt is drawn in slightly by the inertia reel and cannot be immediately closed again. # Stop the vehicle immediately in accord

ance with the traffic conditions. # Activate the special seal belt retractor

again and correctly secure the child restraint system.

When enabled, the special seal belt retractor ensures that the seat belts of the front passenger seat and rear seats do not slacken once the child restraint system is secured.

The seat belts on the following seats are equip ped with a special seal belt retractor: R Front passenger seat R Rear seats

# To install a child restraint system: when installing a child restraint system, always observe the manufacturer's installation and operating instructions as well as the informa tion in this Operator's Manual.

# Pull the seat belt smoothly from the seat belt outlet.

# Engage the seat belt tongue in the seat belt buckle.

# To activate the special seal belt retrac tor: pull the seat belt out fully and let the inertia reel retract it again. When the special seal belt retractor is activa ted, you will hear a ratcheting sound.

# Push the child restraint system down until the seat belt sits tightly.

# To deactivate the special seal belt retrac tor: press the release button of the seat belt buckle.

# Hold the seat belt tongue and guide back to the seat belt outlet.

Installing a LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint system on the rear seat

Installing a LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint system on the rear seat

& WARNING Risk of accident if the rear bench seat, rear seat and seat backrest are not engaged

The rear bench seat, rear seat and seat back rest may fold forwards, even when you are driving. R As a result, the vehicle occupant will be

pushed into the seat belt with increased force. The seat belt will not be able to protect as intended and could cause additional injury. R Objects or loads in the trunk or cargo

compartment will not be restrained by the seat backrest.

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# Make sure that the rear bench seat, the rear seat and the seat backrest are engaged before every trip.

If the left and right seat backrests are not engaged and locked in place, this will be shown on the multifunction display on the instrument cluster.

& WARNING Risk of injury or death if the permissible gross mass of the child and child restraint system is exceeded

The LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat securing systems may be overloaded and the child may not be restrained in the event of an acci dent, for example. # If the child and the child restraint sys

tem together weigh more than the per missible gross mass of 73 lb (33 kg), use only a LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint system that secures the child with the vehicle seat belt.

# Also secure the child restraint system with the Top Tether belt, if available.

Always comply with the information about the mass of the child restraint system: R In the manufacturer's installation and operat

ing instructions for the child restraint system used R On a label on the child restraint system, if

present

Regularly check that the permissible gross mass of the child and child restraint system is still complied with. When installing a child restraint system, observe the following: O Always observe the correct use of the seats

and consider their suitability for attaching a child restraint system.

O Always comply with the manufacturer's installation and operating instructions for the child restraint system used.

O Make sure that the child's feet do not touch the front seat. If necessary, move the front seat slightly forwards.

When installing a LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint system, also observe the follow ing: O When using a baby car seat in weight

group 0/0+ and a rearward-facing child restraint system in weight group I on a rear seat: adjust the front seat so that the seat does not touch the child restraint sys tem.

O When using a forward-facing child restraint system in weight group I: remove the head restraint from the respec tive seat, if possible. In addition, the back rest of the child restraint system must lie as flat as possible against the backrest of the vehicle seat. After the child restraint system has been removed, replace the head restraints again immediately and adjust them correctly.

O If the head restraint of the child seat cannot be fully extended when it is installed in the vehicle, this will result in restrictions on the maximum size setting for child restraint sys tems in weight category II or III.

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Contact with the roof when the head restraint is fully extended and locked in place will not result in any restrictions on use.

O The child restraint system must not be put under strain between the roof and the seat cushion and/or be installed facing the wrong direction. Where possible, adjust the seat cushion inclination accordingly.

O The child restraint system must not be put under strain by the head restraint. Adjust the head restraints as appropriate.

1 LATCH-type (ISOFIX) mounting bracket

Before every journey, make sure that the LATCH- type (ISOFIX) child restraint system is engaged correctly in both mounting brackets in the vehi cle. # Remove and store away covers1.

# Attach the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint system to both mounting brackets in the vehicle.

# After removing the child seat, re-attach cov ers1.

Securing Top Tether

& WARNING Risk of injury or death if the rear seat backrests are not locked after Top Tether belts are installed

The rear seat backrests may fold forwards when you are driving. As a result, child restraint systems will no longer be able to perform their intended pro tective function. This may also cause addi tional injuries. # Always lock rear seat backrests after

installing Top Tether belts. # Observe the lock verification indicator.

If the left and right seat backrests are not engaged and locked in place, this will be shown

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on the multifunction display on the instrument cluster. If the child restraint system is equipped

with a Top Tether belt: The risk of injury may be reduced by Top Tether. The Top Tether belt enables an additional connection between the child restraint system attached with LATCH- type (ISOFIX) and the vehicle.

# Place the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint system with Top Tether on the rear seat. It is essential to comply with the child restraint system manufacturer's installation instruc tions.

# Fold the rear seat backrest forward (/ page 106).

# Attach Top Tether hook2 to Top Tether anchorage1.

# Fold the rear seat backrest back (/ page 107).

# Make sure that Top Tether belt3 is not twisted and the rear seat backrest is locked in place.

# Secure the child restraint system with LATCH-type (ISOFIX) (/ page 56).

# Tension Top Tether belt3 from the trunk. # Make sure that there is sufficient seat belt

strap for pulling tight. # It is essential to comply with the child

restraint system manufacturer's installation instructions.

Securing the child restraint system with the seat belt

Securing the child restraint system with the seat belt on the rear seat

& WARNING Risk of accident if the rear bench seat, rear seat and seat backrest are not engaged

The rear bench seat, rear seat and seat back rest may fold forwards, even when you are driving.

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R As a result, the vehicle occupant will be pushed into the seat belt with increased force. The seat belt will not be able to protect as intended and could cause additional injury. R Objects or loads in the trunk or cargo

compartment will not be restrained by the seat backrest.

# Make sure that the rear bench seat, the rear seat and the seat backrest are engaged before every trip.

If the left and right seat backrests are not engaged and locked in place, this will be shown on the multifunction display on the instrument cluster.

When installing a belt-secured child restraint system, observe the following: O Always comply with the manufacturer's

installation and operating instructions for the child restraint system used.

O When using a weight category 0/0+ baby car seat and a weight category I rearward-facing child restraint system

on a rear seat: adjust the front seat so that the seat does not touch the child restraint system.

O When using a weight category I forward- facing child restraint system: remove the head restraint from the respective seat, if possible. After the child restraint system has been removed, replace the head restraints again immediately and adjust them correctly.

O The backrest of the forward-facing child restraint system must, as far as possible, be resting on the seat backrest of the rear seat.

O If the head restraint of the child seat cannot be fully extended when it is installed in the vehicle, this will result in restrictions on the maximum size setting for child restraint sys tems in weight category II or III. Contact with the roof when the head restraint is fully extended and locked in place will not result in any restrictions on use.

O The child restraint system must not be put under strain between the roof and the seat cushion and/or be installed facing the wrong direction. Where possible, adjust the seat cushion inclination accordingly.

O The child restraint system must not be put under strain by the head restraint. Adjust the head restraints as appropriate.

O Make sure that the child's feet do not touch the front seat. If necessary, move the front seat slightly forwards.

% Before opening or closing the soft top, child restraint systems in weight category II or III must be removed or the head restraints of the child restraint systems must be moved to the lowest position. In this case, let the child get out before opening or closing the soft top.

The seat belts on the following seats are equip ped with a special seat belt retractor: R Front passenger seat R Rear seats

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When enabled, the special seat belt retractor ensures that the seat belts of the front passenger seat and rear seats do not slacken once the child restraint system is secured (/ page 56). # Install the child restraint system.

The entire base of the child restraint system must always rest on the sitting surface of the rear seat.

# Always make sure that the shoulder belt strap is correctly routed from the seat belt outlet of the vehicle to the shoulder belt guide on the child restraint system. The shoulder belt strap must be routed for wards and downwards from the seat belt out let.

Notes on rearward-facing and forward-facing child restraint systems on the front passenger seat

& WARNING Risk of injury or death when using a rearward-facing child restraint system while the front passenger airbag is enabled

If you secure a child in a rearward-facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat and the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indi cator lamp is off, the front passenger airbag can deploy in the event of an accident. The child could be struck by the airbag. Always ensure that the front passenger air bag is disabled. The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp must be lit. NEVER use a rearward-facing child restraint system on a seat with an ENABLED FRONT AIRBAG; DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the CHILD can occur.

Observe the specific instructions for the rear ward-facing and forward-facing child restraint systems (/ page 62). Always observe the status of the front passenger airbag on the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indica tor lamp: R When using a rearward-facing child restraint

system on the front passenger seat, the front passenger airbag must always be disabled. This is only the case if the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is lit continuously (/ page 47). R If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator

lamp is off, the front passenger airbag is ena bled. The front passenger airbag may deploy during an accident.

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Securing the child restraint system with the seat belt on the front passenger seat When installing a belt-secured child restraint system on the front passenger seat, always observe the following: O Observe the notes on rearward-facing and

forward-facing child restraint systems on the front passenger seat (/ page 61).

O Observe the child restraint system manufac turer's installation and operating instruc tions.

O When using a forward-facing child restraint system in weight category I: remove the head restraint from the respective seat, if possible. After the child restraint system has been removed, replace the head restraints again immediately and adjust them correctly.

O The backrest of the forward-facing child restraint system must, as far as possible, be resting on the seat backrest of the front passenger seat.

O If the head restraint of the child seat cannot be fully extended when it is installed in the

vehicle, this will result in restrictions on the maximum size setting for child restraint sys tems in weight category II or III. Contact with the roof when the head restraint is fully extended and locked in place will not result in any restrictions on use.

O The child restraint system must not be put under strain between the roof and the seat cushion and/or be installed facing the wrong direction.

O The child restraint system must not be put under strain by the head restraint. Adjust the head restraints as appropriate.

O Never place objects (e.g. cushions) under or behind the child restraint system.

The seat belt on the front passenger side is equipped with a special seat belt retractor. When enabled, the special seat belt retractor ensures that the seat belt does not slacken once the child seat is secured (/ page 56).

# Set the front passenger seat as far back as possible and move the seat into the highest position if possible.

# Fully retract the seat cushion length adjust ment.

# Adjust the seat cushion inclination so that the front edge of the seat cushion is in the highest position and the back edge of the seat cushion is in the lowest position.

# Set the seat backrest to the most vertical position possible.

# Install the child restraint system. The entire base of the child restraint system must always rest on the sitting surface of the front passenger seat.

# Always make sure that the shoulder belt strap is correctly routed from the seat belt outlet of the vehicle to the shoulder belt guide on the child restraint system. The shoulder belt strap must be routed for wards and downwards from the seat belt out let.

# If necessary, adjust the seat belt outlet and the front passenger seat accordingly.

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Child safety locks

Activating or deactivating the child safety lock for the rear side windows

& WARNING Risk of accident and injury due to children left unattended in the vehicle

If children are left unsupervised in the vehi cle, they could, in particular: R Open doors, thereby endangering other

persons or road users. R Get out and be struck by oncoming traf

fic. R Operate vehicle equipment and become

trapped, for example.

In addition, the children could also set the vehicle in motion, for example by: R Releasing the parking brake. R Changing the transmission position. R Starting the vehicle.

# Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.

# When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.

# Keep the vehicle SmartKey out of reach of children.

& WARNING Danger to life due to expo sure to extreme heat or cold in the vehi cle

If people, particularly children, are exposed to extreme temperatures over an extended period of time, there is a risk of serious injury or danger to life. # Never leave persons, children in partic

ular, unattended in the vehicle.

& WARNING Risk of accident and injury due to children left unattended in the vehicle

If children are traveling in the vehicle, they could, in particular: R Open doors, thereby endangering other

persons or road users R Get out and be struck by oncoming traffic R Operate vehicle equipment and become

trapped, for example

# Always activate the child safety locks installed if children are traveling in the vehicle.

# Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.

# When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.

Child safety locks are available for the side win dows in the rear passenger compartment.

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# To activate/deactivate: press button2. Opening/closing the side window in the rear passenger compartment is possible: R Indicator lamp1 is lit: via the switch on

the driver's door R Indicator lamp1 is off: via the switch on

the corresponding rear door or driver's door

Notes on pets in the vehicle

& WARNING Risk of accident and injury due to animals left unsecured or unat tended in the vehicle

If you leave animals in the vehicle unatten ded or unsecured, they could possibly press buttons or switches. An animal may: R Activate vehicle equipment and become

trapped, for example R Switch systems on or off and endanger

other road users

Unsecured animals may be thrown around in the vehicle in the event of an accident or sudden steering and braking maneuvers and injure vehicle occupants in the process. # Never leave animals in the vehicle unat

tended. # Always correctly secure animals while

driving, e.g. using a suitable animal car rier.

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SmartKey Overview of SmartKey functions

& WARNING Risk of accident and injury due to children left unattended in the vehicle

If children are left unsupervised in the vehi cle, they could, in particular: R Open doors, thereby endangering other

persons or road users. R Get out and be struck by oncoming traf

fic. R Operate vehicle equipment and become

trapped, for example.

In addition, the children could also set the vehicle in motion, for example by: R Releasing the parking brake. R Changing the transmission position. R Starting the vehicle.

# Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.

# When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.

# Keep the vehicle SmartKey out of reach of children.

* NOTE Damage to the SmartKey caused by magnetic fields

# Keep the SmartKey away from strong magnetic fields. Vehicle SmartKey

1 Locks 2 Indicator lamp 3 Unlocks 4 Opens the trunk lid

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Vehicle SmartKey with panic alarm 1 Locks 2 Indicator lamp 3 Unlocks 4 Opens the trunk lid 5 Panic alarm

Vehicle SmartKey with panic alarm 1 Locks 2 Indicator lamp 3 Unlocks 4 Opens/closes the tailgate 5 Panic alarm

% If indicator lamp2 does not light up after pressing the or button, the bat tery is weak or possibly discharged. Replace the battery as soon as possible.

Replacing the SmartKey battery (/ page 68).

The SmartKey locks and unlocks the following components: R Doors R Fuel filler flap R Trunk lid

If the vehicle is not opened within approximately 40 seconds after unlocking, it locks again. Anti- theft protection is armed again. Do not keep the SmartKey together with elec tronic devices or metal objects. This can affect the SmartKey's functionality.

Activating/deactivating the acoustic locking verification signal

Multimedia system: 4 5 Settings 5 Vehicle # Activate or deactivate Acoustic Lock.

Activating/deactivating the panic alarm

Requirements: R The ignition is switched off.

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# To activate: press button1 for approx imately one second. A visual and audible alarm is triggered.

# To deactivate: briefly press button1 again. or # Press the start/stop button on the cockpit,

with the SmartKey inside the vehicle.

Changing the unlocking settings

Possible unlocking functions of the SmartKey: R Central unlocking R Unlocking the driver's door and fuel filler flap

# To switch between settings: press the and buttons simultaneously for approximately six seconds until the indicator lamp flashes twice.

Options if the unlocking function for the driver's door and fuel filler flap has been selected: R To unlock the vehicle centrally: press the button twice. R Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: if you touch

the inner surface of the door handle on the driver's door, only the driver's door and fuel filler flap are unlocked.

Deactivating the SmartKey functions

If you do not use the vehicle or a SmartKey for an extended period of time, you can reduce the energy consumption of the respective SmartKey. To do so, deactivate the SmartKey functions. # To deactivate: press the button on the

SmartKey twice in quick succession. The SmartKey indicator lamp flashes twice briefly and lights up once.

# To activate: press any button on the Smart Key.

% When the vehicle is started with the Smart Key in the storage compartment of the cen ter console, the SmartKey functions are automatically activated (/ page 139).

Removing/inserting the emergency key

Removing the emergency key

# Press release knob1. Emergency key2 is pushed out slightly.

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# Pull out emergency key2 until it engages in the intermediate position.

# Press release knob1 again and fully remove emergency key2.

Inserting the emergency key # Press release knob1. # Insert emergency key2 to the intermediate

position or fully until it engages. % You can use the intermediate position of

emergency key2 to attach the SmartKey to a key ring.

Replacing the SmartKey battery

& DANGER Serious damage to health caused by swallowing batteries

Batteries contain toxic and corrosive sub stances. Swallowing batteries may cause serious damage to health. There is a risk of fatal injury.

# Keep batteries out of the reach of chil dren.

# If batteries are swallowed, seek medical attention immediately.

+ ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Environmental damage due to improper disposal of bat teries

Batteries contain pollutants. It is illegal to dispose of them with the household rubbish. #

Dispose of batteries in an environmentally responsible manner. Take discharged batteries to a qualified specialist workshop or to a collection point for used batteries.

Requirements: R You require a CR 2032 3 V cell battery.

Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the battery replaced at a qualified specialist work shop. # Remove the emergency key (/ page 67).

# Press release knob2 down fully and slide cover1 in the direction of the arrow.

# Fold out cover1 in the direction of the arrow and remove.

# Remove battery compartment3 and take out the discharged battery.

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# Insert the new battery into battery compart ment3. Observe the positive pole marking in the battery compartment and on the bat tery when doing this.

# Push in battery compartment3. # Re-attach cover1 and push it until it

engages.

Problems with the SmartKey, troubleshoot ing

You can no longer lock or unlock the vehicle Possible causes: R The SmartKey battery is weak or discharged. R The SmartKey is faulty.

# Check the battery using the indicator lamp (/ page 65).

# Replace the SmartKey battery, if necessary (/ page 68).

# Use the emergency key to lock or unlock (/ page 72).

# Have the SmartKey checked at a qualified specialist workshop.

There is interference from a powerful radio signal source The SmartKey function is impaired by, for exam ple: R High voltage power lines R Mobile phones R Electronic devices (notebooks, tablets) R Shielding due to metal objects or induction

loops for electrical gate systems or auto matic barriers

# Make sure that there is sufficient distance between the SmartKey and the potential source of interference.

You have lost a SmartKey # Have the SmartKey deactivated at a qualified

specialist workshop. # If necessary, have the mechanical lock

replaced as well.

Doors Unlocking/opening the doors from the inside

# Pull door handle.2. Locking pin1 pops up when the door is unlocked.

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Centrally locking and unlocking the vehicle from the inside

# To unlock: press button1. # To lock: press button2.

This does not lock or unlock the fuel filler flap.

The vehicle is not unlocked: R If you have locked the vehicle using the

SmartKey. R If you have locked the vehicle using KEY

LESS-GO.

Locking/unlocking the vehicle with KEY LESS-GO

Requirements: R The SmartKey is outside the vehicle. R The distance between the SmartKey and the

vehicle does not exceed 3 ft (1 m). R The driver's door and the door at which the

door handle is used are closed. # To unlock the vehicle: touch the inner sur

face of the door handle. # To lock the vehicle: touch sensor surface 1 or2.

# Convenience closing: touch recessed sen sor surface2 until the closing process has been completed.

% Further information on convenience closing (/ page 85).

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If you open the trunk lid from outside, the trunk lid is automatically unlocked.

Problems with KEYLESS-GO, troubleshooting

You can no longer lock or unlock the vehicle using KEYLESS-GO Possible causes: R The SmartKey functions have been deactiva

ted. R The SmartKey battery is weak or discharged. R The SmartKey is faulty.

# Activate the SmartKey functions (/ page 67).

# Check the battery using the indicator lamp (/ page 65).

# Replace the SmartKey battery, if necessary (/ page 68).

# Use the emergency key to lock or unlock (/ page 72).

# Have the vehicle and SmartKey checked at a qualified specialist workshop.

There is interference from a powerful radio signal source The KEYLESS-GO function is impaired by, for example: R High voltage power lines R Mobile phones R Electronic devices (notebooks, tablets) R Shielding due to metal objects or induction

loops for electrical gate systems or auto matic barriers

# Make sure that there is sufficient distance between the SmartKey and the potential source of interference.

Activating/deactivating the automatic lock ing feature

The vehicle is locked automatically when the ignition is switched on and the wheels are turn ing faster than walking pace.

# To activate: press and hold button2 for approximately five seconds until an acoustic signal sounds.

# To deactivate: press and hold button1 for approximately five seconds until an acoustic signal sounds.

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In the following situations, there is a danger of being locked out when the function is activated: R While the vehicle is being tow started/

pushed. R If the vehicle is being tested on a roller dyna

mometer.

Power closing function

& WARNING Risk of becoming trapped when the doors close automatically

Body parts or objects can become trapped, causing injuries. # Ensure that no body parts or objects

are in the closing area. # Automatic closing of the doors can be

canceled by pulling the outer or inner door handle.

If you push the door into the lock to the first detent position, the power closing function will automatically pull the door into the lock.

Locking/unlocking the driver's door with the emergency key

% If you wish to lock the vehicle entirely using the emergency key, first press the button for locking from the inside while the driver's door is open. Then proceed to lock the driv er's door using the emergency key.

# Remove the emergency key (/ page 67).

# Insert the emergency key as far as it will go into opening1 in the cover.

# Pull and hold the door handle. # Pull the cover on the emergency key as

straight as possible away from the vehicle until it releases.

# Release the door handle.

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# To unlock: turn the emergency key counter- clockwise to position1.

# To lock: turn the emergency key clockwise to position1.

# Carefully press the cover onto the lock cylin der until it engages and is seated firmly.

Trunk Opening the trunk lid

& DANGER Risk of exhaust gas poisoning

Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle interior if the trunk lid is open when the engine is running, especially if the vehicle is in motion. # Always switch off the engine before

opening the trunk lid. # Never drive with the trunk lid open.

* NOTE Damage to the trunk lid by obsta cles above the vehicle

The trunk lid swings upwards when it is opened. # Therefore, make sure that there is suffi

cient clearance above the trunk lid.

# With the trunk lid unlocked, press the top of the Mercedes star.

% To open, pull on the folded-out Mercedes star when the rear view camera is activated.

# Vehicles with HANDS-FREE ACCESS: Make a kicking movement with your foot below the bumper (/ page 74).

# Pull trunk lid remote operating switch1. # Press and hold thep button on the

SmartKey.

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Closing the trunk lid

& WARNING Risk of injury from unsecured items in the vehicle

If objects, luggage or loads are not secured or not secured sufficiently, they could slip, tip over or be thrown around and thereby hit vehicle occupants. There is a risk of injury, particularly in the event of sudden braking or a sudden change in direction. # Always stow objects in such a way that

they cannot be thrown around. # Before the journey, secure objects, lug

gage or loads against slipping or tipping over.

Observe the notes on loading the vehicle. # Pull the trunk lid downwards using the han

dle recess and push it closed.

HANDS-FREE ACCESS function

With HANDS-FREE ACCESS you can open the trunk lid by performing a kicking movement under the bumper. Observe the notes when opening the trunk lid (/ page 73).

& WARNING Risk of burns caused by a hot exhaust system

The vehicle exhaust system can become very hot. If you use HANDS-FREE ACCESS, you could burn yourself by touching the exhaust system. # Always ensure that you only make a

kicking movement within the detection range of the sensors.

* NOTE Damage to the vehicle caused by unintentionally opening the trunk lid

R When using an automatic car wash R When using a high pressure cleaner

# Deactivate KEYLESS-GO or make sure that the SmartKey located is at least 10 ft (3 m) away from the vehicle in such situations.

When making the kicking movement, make sure that you are standing firmly on the ground. You could otherwise lose your balance, e.g. on ice.

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Observe the following notes: R The SmartKey is behind the vehicle. R Stand at least 12 in (30 cm) away from the

vehicle while performing the kicking move ment. R Do not come into contact with the bumper

while making the kicking movement. R Do not carry out the kicking movement too

slowly. R The kicking movement must be towards the

vehicle and back again.

1 Detection range of the sensors

If several consecutive kicking movements are not successful, wait ten seconds.

System limits The system may be impaired or may not function in the following cases: R The sensors are dirty, e.g. due to road salt or

snow. R The kicking movement is made using a pros

thetic leg.

The trunk lid could be opened unintentionally, in the following situations: R A person's arms or legs are moving in the

sensor detection range, e.g. when polishing the vehicle or picking up objects. R Objects are moved or placed behind the vehi

cle, e.g. tensioning straps or luggage. R Clamping straps, tarps or other coverings are

pulled over the bumper. R A protective mat with a length reaching over

the trunk sill down into the detection range of the sensors is used. R The protective mat is not secured correctly.

R Work is being done on the trailer hitch, trail ers or rear-mounted bicycle racks.

Deactivate the SmartKey functions (/ page 67) or do not carry the SmartKey about your person in such situations.

Switching separate trunk locking on or off

If you centrally unlock the vehicle while separate locking is activated, the trunk will remain locked.

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# To switch on: slide the switch to position 1.

# To switch off: slide the switch to position 2.

% If an accident has been detected, the trunk will unlock even if separate locking is switched on.

Unlocking and opening the trunk from inside with the emergency release

Requirements: R The 12 V vehicle battery is connected and

charged.

# Press emergency release button1 briefly.

Soft top Opening or closing the soft top using the soft-top switch

& WARNING Risk of becoming trapped due to the soft top lowering unexpect edly

If you do not fully open/close the soft top, the soft-top hydraulics will depressurize after a short time. # Always fully open or close the soft top.

& WARNING Risk of entrapment when opening or closing the soft top

Parts of the body could become trapped. # When opening or closing, make sure

that no body parts are in the vicinity of moving components.

# Release the button if somebody becomes trapped.

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* NOTE Possible damage to the soft top when opening or closing

The soft top can be damaged when opening or closing. # Make sure there is sufficient clearance

above it. # Only load the trunk below the trunk

separator so that it will not be pushed upwards.

# Make sure that the trunk lid is closed. # If the soft top is dirty, wet or frozen, do

not open the soft top.

* NOTE Damage to the soft top caused by heavy objects

Heavy objects placed on the soft-top com partment cover can damage the soft top or soft-top compartment cover. # Do not place heavy objects on the soft-

top compartment cover. # Do not sit on the soft-top compartment

cover.

For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recommends opening or closing the soft top when the vehicle is stationary. To open or close the soft top while you are driv ing, do not exceed a maximum speed of 30 mph (50 km/h). To avoid interrupting the closing process while you are slightly exceeding this speed, do not drive at a speed greater than 37 mph (60 km/h). # Make sure that the trunk partition is closed. # Close the trunk lid. # Switch on the ignition. # Keep the brake pedal depressed when the

vehicle is stationary.

# To open: pull and hold soft-top switch1 until the soft top is fully open. The multifunction display will show the open ing process of the soft top.

# To close: press and hold soft-top switch1 until the soft top is fully closed. The multifunction display will show the clos ing process of the soft top.

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& WARNING Risk of accident due to excessive speed during the soft top opening or closing procedure

If the vehicle speed exceeds 37 mph (60 km/h), the soft top will stop during the opening or closing procedure. # Reduce the vehicle speed to below

37 mph (60 km/h) or stop the vehicle in accordance with the traffic condi tions.

# Operate the soft-top switch again to open or close the soft top fully.

The current procedure will be stopped at a speed greater than 37 mph (60 km/h). The mes sage will be shown on the multifunction display. # Reduce your speed and press or pull soft-top

switch1 again.

If the soft top does not close fully because of strong headwinds, drive more slowly or stop.

Relocking the soft top

& WARNING Risk of becoming trapped due to the soft top lowering unexpect edly

If you do not fully open/close the soft top, the soft-top hydraulics will depressurize after a short time. # Always fully open or close the soft top.

If the soft top has not been completely locked, the multifunction display will show the Open/ Close Soft Top Completely message. In addition, you will hear a warning tone for up to ten sec onds while driving. # Stop the vehicle immediately in accordance

with the traffic conditions. # Make sure that the ignition is switched on. # Fully close the soft top using the soft-top

switch.

Opening or closing the trunk partition

The trunk partition covers luggage or loads in the trunk. Depending on the equipment, the vehicle may be equipped with a manual or automatic trunk par tition. The soft top can be opened only when the man ual trunk partition is closed. In vehicles with an automatic trunk partition, this will automatically close when the soft top is opened.

* NOTE Damage to the soft top or load due to long objects

The soft top or load may be damaged with the soft top open. # Do not place any overly long objects

inside or behind the side parcel nets when the trunk partition is open.

# Make sure that the load does not push the trunk partition upwards.

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# Vehicles with a manual trunk partition: to open, push trunk partition2 in the opposite direction to the arrow and into its upper end position using the handle.

# Vehicles with a manual trunk partition: to close, pull trunk partition2 by the handle in the direction of the arrow until it rests on the sides of the trunk.

# Vehicles with an automatic trunk parti tion: press button1. Trunk partition2 will open or close auto matically.

% If there is a system failure, the automatic trunk partition can be closed manually.

Activating or deactivating AIRCAP

AIRCAP reduces the draft in the front and rear compartments when you are driving with the soft top open. Particularly turbulent air can reduce the effect of AIRCAP. This can occur when you are driving behind another vehicle or if there is a crosswind, for example. AIRCAP consists of the following components: R A wind deflector above the windshield R A wind screen behind the two rear seat head

restraints

When AIRCAP is activated, the wind deflector and the wind screen will extend simultaneously.

AIRCAP can be activated or deactivated at speeds of up to approximately 100 mph (160 km/h).

& WARNING Risk of becoming trapped when retracting AIRCAP

Somebody could become trapped. # Make sure that nobody holds on to the

upper frame of the windshield or touches the wind deflector or wind screen.

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# Switch on the ignition. # To activate: pull button1.

AIRCAP will extend and the indicator lamp on button1 will light up.

# To deactivate: press button1. AIRCAP will retract and the indicator lamp on button1 will go out.

If the vehicle is parked with the soft top open and the ignition is switched off, AIRCAP will retract automatically. When you restart the engine after having been parked, AIRCAP will extend again automatically.

Installing and removing the folding wind screen

& WARNING Risk of accident when using the wind screen in poor visibility condi tions

The wind screen impairs your view to the rear. # Use the wind screen only in good visibil

ity conditions.

& WARNING Risk of accident and injury due to an incorrectly installed wind screen

The wind screen may become loose while you are driving and endanger other road users.

# Install the wind screen as described. # Do not place any objects on the instal

led wind screen.

* NOTE The wind screen can be damaged if installed when the soft top is closed

The vehicle interior or the wind screen can be damaged if installed when the soft top closed. # To install, open the soft top.

* NOTE Damage to the wind screen due to collision with seat backrests

The wind screen may collide with the front seat backrests when installed. # Adjust the backrest positions of the

front seats.

The folding wind screen is attached above the rear seats to protect against wind when you are driving with the soft top open. Only the front seats can be occupied when the folding wind screen is installed.

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The bag containing the folding wind screen is attached to the through-loading feature behind the rear seats. If the through-loading feature is being used, loosen the bag's lashing strap and stow it in the trunk. Fasten the lashing strap to the luggage hook. You should preferably perform operations involv ing the folding wind screen on the side of the vehicle facing away from traffic.

# Open all side windows and the soft top. # Fold the rear seats forward to remove the

bag.

# Remove the folding wind screen from the bag.

# Fold out folding wind screen1 as shown. # Fold out the two brackets2 on the left and

right. # Align brackets2 of folding wind screen1

with two rear fixtures3 on the vehicle.

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Perform the following steps in sequence on both sides of the vehicle: # Pull handle5 in the direction of the arrow. # Align folding wind screen1 with side fixture 4 on the vehicle from above and insert.

# Push handle5 on folding wind screen1 back as far as it will go. Folding wind screen1 is locked.

Follow the instructions in reverse order to remove the folding wind screen.

Problems with the soft top

The soft top will not open or close. Possible causes are: R The ignition is not switched on.

# Make sure that the ignition is switched on. R The brake pedal is not depressed with the

vehicle stationary.

# Depress the brake pedal. R The trunk partition is not closed.

# Remove overhanging luggage and close the trunk partition. R The trunk lid is open.

# Close the trunk lid (/ page 74). R The soft top has been opened and closed

several times in a row. The soft top drive has been switched off automatically and will be

available again after approximately ten minutes.

# Repeat the opening or closing procedure after approximately ten minutes. R You are driving at a speed greater than

37 mph (60 km/h).

# Reduce your speed to below 37 mph (60 km/h). R The soft top mechanical components or con

trol system are defective.

# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Side windows Opening and closing the side windows

& WARNING Risk of entrapment when opening a side window

When opening a side window, parts of the body could be drawn in or become trapped between the side window and window frame.

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# When opening, make sure that nobody is touching the side window.

# If someone is trapped, release the but ton immediately or pull it in order to close the side window again.

& WARNING Risk of becoming trapped when closing a side window

When closing a side window, body parts could be trapped in the closing area in the process. # When closing, make sure that no body

parts are in the closing area. # If someone is trapped, release the but

ton immediately or press the button in order to reopen the side window.

& WARNING Risk of becoming trapped when children operate the side windows

Children could become trapped if they oper ate the side windows, particularly when unat tended.

# Activate the child safety lock for the rear passenger compartment side win dows.

# When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.

# Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.

Requirements: R The power supply or the ignition is switched

on.

1 To close 2 To open

The buttons on the driver's door take prece dence. # To start automatic operation: press the

W button beyond the point of resistance or pull and release it.

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# To interrupt automatic operation: press or pull theW button again.

% Automatic operation for closing is available only for the front side windows.

When the vehicle is switched off, you can con tinue to operate the side windows. This function is available for around four minutes or until a door is opened.

All side windows can be opened or closed simul taneously using button1. # Switch on the ignition. # To open: press and hold button1 to the

point of resistance. # To open fully: press and hold button1

beyond the point of resistance. # To close: pull and hold button1.

Automatic reversing function of the side win dows If an obstacle impedes a side window during the closing process, the side window will open again automatically. The automatic reversing function is only an aid and is not a substitute for your attentiveness. # During the closing process, make sure that

no body parts are in the closing area.

& WARNING Risk of becoming trapped despite there being reversing protection on the side window

The reversing function does not react: R To soft, light and thin objects, e.g. fin

gers. R During resetting.

The reversing function cannot prevent some one from becoming trapped in these situa tions. # During the closing process, make sure

that no body parts are in the closing area.

# If someone becomes trapped, press the W button to open the side window again.

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Convenience opening (ventilating the vehicle before starting a journey)

& WARNING Risk of entrapment when opening a side window

When opening a side window, parts of the body could be drawn in or become trapped between the side window and window frame. # When opening, make sure that nobody

is touching the side window. # Release the button immediately if

somebody becomes trapped.

& WARNING Risk of entrapment when opening or closing the soft top

Parts of the body could become trapped. # When opening or closing, make sure

that no body parts are in the vicinity of moving components.

# Release the button if somebody becomes trapped.

# Press and hold the button on the SmartKey. The following functions are performed: R The vehicle is unlocked. R The side windows are opened when the

trunk partition is open. R The soft top is opened when the trunk

partition is closed. R The seat ventilation of the driver's seat is

switched on. # To interrupt convenience opening: release

the button. # To continue convenience opening: press

and hold the button again.

Convenience closing (closing the vehicle from outside)

& WARNING Risk of entrapment due to not paying attention during convenience closing

When the convenience closing feature is operating, parts of the body could become trapped in the closing area of the side win dows. # When the convenience closing feature

is operating, monitor the entire closing process and make sure that no body parts are in the closing area.

& WARNING Risk of entrapment when opening or closing the soft top

Parts of the body could become trapped. # When opening or closing, make sure

that no body parts are in the vicinity of moving components.

# Release the button if somebody becomes trapped.

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# Press and hold the button on the SmartKey. The following functions are performed: R The vehicle is locked. R The soft top is closed.

The side windows are closed when the soft top is closed.

# To interrupt convenience closing: release the button.

% Convenience closing also functions with KEYLESS-GO (/ page 70).

Resolving problems with the side windows

& WARNING Risk of becoming trapped or fatally injured if reversing protection is not activated

If you close a side window again immediately after it has been blocked, the side window will close with increased or maximum force. The reversing function is then not active and body parts may become trapped.

# Make sure that no parts of the body are in the closing area.

# To stop the closing process, release the button or press the button again to reopen the side window.

A side window cannot be closed and you can not see the cause. # Check to see whether any objects are in the

window guide. # Adjust the side windows.

Adjusting the side windows If a side window is obstructed during closing and reopens again immediately: # Immediately after this, pull and hold the cor

responding button again until the side win dow has closed and hold the button for at least one more second (re-adjustment). The side window will be closed without the automatic reversing function.

If the side window is obstructed again and reopens again immediately:

# Immediately after this, pull and hold the cor responding button again until the side win dow has closed and hold the button for at least one more second (follow-up adjust ment). The side window will be closed without the automatic reversing function.

The side windows cannot be opened or closed using the convenience opening fea ture. Possible cause: R The SmartKey battery is weak or discharged.

# Check the battery using the indicator lamp (/ page 65).

# Replace the SmartKey battery, if necessary (/ page 68).

Anti-theft protection Function of the immobilizer

The immobilizer prevents your vehicle from being started without the correct SmartKey.

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The immobilizer is automatically activated when the ignition is switched off and deactivated when the ignition is switched on. When leaving the vehicle, always take the Smart Key with you and lock the vehicle. Anyone can start the engine if a valid SmartKey has been left inside the vehicle. % In the event the engine cannot be started

(yet the vehicles battery is charged), the system is not operational. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA) or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).

ATA (anti-theft alarm system)

Function of the ATA system If the ATA system is armed, a visual and audible alarm is triggered in the following situations: R When a door is opened R When the trunk lid is opened R When the hood is opened

The ATA system is armed automatically after approximately ten seconds in the following situa tions: R After locking the vehicle with the SmartKey R After locking the vehicle using KEYLESS-GO

Indicator lamp1 flashes when the ATA system is armed.

The ATA system is deactivated automatically in the following situations: R After unlocking the vehicle with the Smart

Key R After unlocking the vehicle using KEYLESS-

GO R After pressing the start/stop button with the

SmartKey in the storage compartment (/ page 139)

% When the MercedesBenz emergency call system is active and the alarm stays on for more than 30 seconds, a message is auto matically sent to the Customer Assistance Center (/ page 253).

% In the case of severe battery discharging, the anti-theft alarm system is automatically deactivated to facilitate the next engine start.

Deactivating the ATA # Press the, orp button on the

SmartKey. or

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# Press the start/stop button with the Smart Key in the marked space (/ page 139)

Deactivating the alarm using KEYLESS-GO # Grasp the outside door handle with the

SmartKey outside the vehicle.

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Notes on the correct driver's seat position

& WARNING Risk of accident due to adjusting vehicle settings while the vehi cle is in motion

You could lose control of the vehicle in the following situations in particular: R If you adjust the driver's seat, the head

restraints, the steering wheel or the mir ror while the vehicle is in motion. R If you fasten your seat belt while the vehi

cle is in motion.

# Before starting the engine: adjust the driver's seat, the head restraints, the steering wheel and the mirror and fas ten your seat belt.

Ensure the following when adjusting steering wheel1, seat belt2 and driver's seat3: R You are sitting as far away from the driver's

airbag as possible, taking the following points into consideration. R You are sitting in an upright position. R Your thighs are slightly supported by the seat

cushion.

R Your legs are not fully extended and you can depress the pedals properly. R The back of your head is supported at eye

level by the center of the head restraint. R You can hold the steering wheel with your

arms slightly bent. R You can move your legs freely. R You can see all the displays on the instru

ment cluster clearly. R You have a good overview of the traffic con

ditions. R Your seat belt sits snugly against your body

and passes across the center of your shoul der and across your hips in the pelvic area.

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Seats Adjusting the front seat mechanically and electrically (without Seat Comfort Package)

& WARNING Risk of becoming trapped if the seats are adjusted by children

Children could become trapped if they adjust the seats, particularly when unattended. # When leaving the vehicle, always take

the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.

# Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.

You can adjust the seats when the ignition is switched off.

& WARNING Risk of becoming trapped when adjusting the seat

When you adjust a seat, you or other vehicle occupants could become trapped, e.g. on the seat guide rail.

# When adjusting a seat, make sure that no one has any part of their body within the sweep of the seat.

Observe the safety notes on "Airbags" and "Chil dren in the vehicle".

& WARNING Risk of accident due to the driver's seat not being engaged

The driver's seat may move unexpectedly while driving. This could cause you to lose control of the vehicle. # Always make sure that the driver's seat

is engaged before starting the vehicle.

& WARNING Risk of accident due to adjusting vehicle settings while the vehi cle is in motion

You could lose control of the vehicle in the following situations in particular: R If you adjust the driver's seat, the head

restraints, the steering wheel or the mir ror while the vehicle is in motion. R If you fasten your seat belt while the vehi

cle is in motion.

# Before starting the engine: adjust the driver's seat, the head restraints, the steering wheel and the mirror and fas ten your seat belt.

& WARNING Risk of becoming trapped if the seat height is adjusted carelessly

If you adjust the seat height carelessly, you or other vehicle occupants could be trapped and thereby injured.

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Children in particular could accidentally press the electrical seat adjustment buttons and become trapped. # While moving the seats, make sure that

hands or other body parts do not get under the lever assembly of the seat adjustment system.

& WARNING Risk of injury due to head restraints not being installed or being adjusted incorrectly

If head restraints have not been installed or have not been adjusted correctly, there is an increased risk of injury in the head and neck area, e.g. in the event of an accident or when braking. # Always drive with the head restraints

installed. # Before driving off, make sure for every

vehicle occupant that the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at about eye level.

Do not interchange the head restraints of the front and rear seats. Otherwise, you will not be able to adjust the height and angle of the head restraints correctly. Adjust the head restraint fore-and-aft position so that it is as close as possible to the back of your head.

& WARNING Risk of injury or death due to an incorrect seat position

The seat belt does not offer the intended level of protection if you have not moved the seat backrest to an almost vertical position. You could slip beneath the seat belt and injure yourself. # Adjust the seat properly before com

mencing your journey. # Always ensure that the seat backrest is

in an almost vertical position and that the shoulder belt is routed across the center of your shoulder.

* NOTE Damage to the seats when moving the seats back

The seats may be damaged by objects when moving the seats back. # When moving the seats back, make

sure that there are no objects in the footwell, under or behind the seats.

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1 Seat backrest inclination 2 Seat height 3 Seat fore-and-aft position

# To adjust the seat fore-and-aft position: lift lever3 and slide the seat into the desired position.

# Make sure that the seat is engaged.

Adjusting the front seat electrically

1 Head restraint height 2 Seat backrest inclination 3 Seat height 4 Seat cushion length 5 Seat cushion inclination 6 Seat fore-and-aft position

# Save the settings with the memory function (/ page 104).

Adjusting the 4-way lumbar support

1 Higher 2 Softer 3 Lower 4 Firmer

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# Using buttons1 to4, adjust the contour of the backrest individually to suit your back.

Head restraints

Adjusting the head restraints on the front seats

& WARNING Risk of accident due to adjusting vehicle settings while the vehi cle is in motion

You could lose control of the vehicle in the following situations in particular: R If you adjust the driver's seat, the head

restraints, the steering wheel or the mir ror while the vehicle is in motion. R If you fasten your seat belt while the vehi

cle is in motion.

# Before starting the engine: adjust the driver's seat, the head restraints, the steering wheel and the mirror and fas ten your seat belt.

& WARNING Risk of injury due to head restraints not being installed or being adjusted incorrectly

If head restraints have not been installed or have not been adjusted correctly, there is an increased risk of injury in the head and neck area, e.g. in the event of an accident or when braking. # Always drive with the head restraints

installed. # Before driving off, make sure for every

vehicle occupant that the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at about eye level.

Do not interchange the head restraints of the front and rear seats. Otherwise, you will not be able to adjust the height and angle of the head restraints correctly. Adjust the head restraint fore-and-aft position so that it is as close as possible to the back of your head.

# To raise: pull the head restraint up. # To lower: press release knob1 and push

the head restraint down.

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# To move forwards: pull the head restraint forwards.

# To move backwards: press release knob1 and push the head restraint backwards.

Installing/removing the rear seat head restraints

Removing

# Release the rear seat backrest and fold it for wards slightly (/ page 106).

# Push release knob1 in the direction of the arrow and pull the head restraint up and out.

Installing # Insert the head restraint such that the

notches on the bar are on the left when viewed in the direction of travel.

# Push the head restraint down until it engages.

# Fold the rear seat backrest back until it engages.

Configuring the seat settings

Multimedia system: 4 5 Comfort 5 Seat Comfort

Adjusting the backrest contour in the lumbar region of the seat backrest (lumbar) # Select Lumbar. # Select the settingsZ for the desired seat. # Adjust the air cushions.

Adjusting the backrest side bolsters # Select Side Bolsters. # Adjust the air cushion for the desired seat.

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Setting the seat heating balance # Select Seat Heating Balance. # Adjust the heat distribution for the desired

seat.

Setting automatic seat adjustment

& WARNING Risk of becoming trapped during adjustment of the driver's seat after calling up a driver profile

Selecting a user profile may trigger an adjustment of the driver's seat to the posi tion saved under the user profile. You or other vehicle occupants could be injured in the process. # Make sure that when the position of

driver's seat is being adjusted using the multimedia system, no people or body parts are in the seat's range of move ment.

If there is a risk of someone becoming trap ped, stop the adjustment process immedi ately: # a) Tap the warning message on the

media display. or # b) Press a memory position button or a

seat adjustment switch on the driver's door. The adjustment process will be stop ped.

Requirements: R Adapting the driver's seat position to the

body size: automatic seat adjustment has been switched on.

Multimedia system: 4 5 Settings 5 Vehicle 5 Automatic Seat Adjustment

Switching automatic seat adjustment on/off When the active user profile is changed while the vehicle is stationary, the driver's seat, out

side mirror and seat contour will automatically be adapted to the driver. # Select On or Off. % This setting is available only for individual

user profiles. For the guest profile, auto matic seat adjustment cannot be switched on or off. Further information about user profiles .

Adjusting the driver's seat position to body size The vehicle will calculate a suitable driver's seat position on the basis of the driver's body size and set this directly. # To set the unit of measurement: select cm

or ft/in. # Set the size using the scale. # Select Start Positioning.

The driver's seat position will be adjusted to the body size that has been set.

% If the driver's seat position calculated by the vehicle is not practical or comfortable, it can be changed manually at any time via the but tons.

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The outside mirrors are not set via this func tion. Instead, they have to be set manually via the switches.

% You can also configure these settings via the Mercedes me portal for your user profile. By synchronizing the profiles in the vehicle and the Mercedes me connect profiles, you can carry over these settings for your vehicle. Further information about synchronizing user profiles .

Setting the easy entry and exit feature # Activate or deactivate the function. % If you use an individual user profile and have

set your body size, this information is carried over for the easy entry and exit feature. This causes the driver's seat to automatically move into the correct position .

Overview of massage programs

The following programs can be selected: R Relaxing Massage It starts by massaging the

back, beginning in the pelvic area.

R Activating Massage Activating massage with upward-moving massage waves. R Classic Massage Relaxing back massage. R Mobilizing Massage Mobilizing Massage with

upward-moving massage waves. Can pro mote slower, deeper respiration. This can improve the supply of oxygen to cells and the brain.

Selecting the massage program for the front seats

Multimedia system: 4 5 Comfort 5 Massage # Start the program for the desired seat;. # To set the massage intensity: switch High

Intensity on or off .

Resetting seat settings

Multimedia system: 4 5 Comfort 5 Seat Comfort # Select for the desired seat.

# Confirm the prompt.

Folding the front seat backrest forwards/ back (vehicles with memory function)

If you fold the seat backrest forwards, the seat will move forwards with the EASY-ENTRY func tion. This allows passengers to get into and out of the rear passenger compartment comfortably.

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# To fold forwards: pull seat release handle 1 and fold the seat backrest forwards as far as it will go. The seat will move automatically to the fore most position.

# To fold back: swing back the seat backrest horizontally. If the seat backrest is not engaged, this will be shown on the multifunction display on the instrument cluster. A warning tone also sounds. The seat will move automatically to the stored position.

Switching the seat heating on/off

& WARNING Risk of burns due to repeat edly switching on the seat heating

Repeatedly switching on the seat heating can cause the seat cushion and seat backrest padding to become very hot. In particular, the health of persons with limi ted temperature sensitivity or a limited ability

to react to high temperatures may be affec ted or they may even suffer burn-like injuries. # Do not repeatedly switch on the seat

heating.

To protect against overheating, the seat heating may be temporarily deactivated after it is switched on repeatedly.

* NOTE Damage to the seats caused by objects or documents when the seat heating is switched on

When the seat heating is switched on, over heating may occur due to objects or docu ments placed on the seats, e.g. seat cush ions or child seats. This could cause damage to the seat surface. # Make sure that no objects or docu

ments are on the seats when the seat heating is switched on.

Requirements: R The power supply is switched on.

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# Press button1 repeatedly until the desired heating level is set. Depending on the heating level, up to three indicator lamps will light up. If all indicator lamps are off, the seat heating is switched off.

% The seat heating will automatically switch down from the three heating levels after 8,

10 and 20 minutes until the seat heating switches off.

Setting the panel heating

Multimedia system: 4 5 Settings 5 Vehicle 5 Panel Heating When the seat heating is switched on, the armr ests and the center console can be heated. # Switch the function for the desired seats on

or off.

Switching the seat ventilation on/off

Requirements: R The power supply is switched on.

# Press button1 repeatedly until the desired blower setting has been reached. Depending on the blower setting, up to three indicator lamps will light up. If all indicator lamps are off, the seat ventilation is switched off.

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Switching AIRSCARF on/off

& WARNING Risk of burns caused by the heating output from AIRSCARF being too high

When AIRSCARF is switched on, very hot air can flow from the outlet opening in the head restraints. # Turn the heating output down in good

time. # Maintain a suitable distance from the

outlet opening.

Requirements: R The power supply is switched on.

AIRSCARF uses heated air to warm the head and neck area of vehicle occupants. The warm air flows out of the vents in the head restraints. # Press button1 repeatedly until the desired

heating level is set. Depending on the heating level, up to three indicator lamps will light up. If all the indica tor lamps are off, AIRSCARF is switched off.

% When switching on, the blower will start up only after a preheating phase lasting a few seconds. After switching off, the blower will continue to run for a few seconds to cool down the heating elements.

% If the vehicle battery voltage is too low, AIR SCARF may switch off.

# Adjusting the AIRSCARF vent (/ page 135).

Make sure that there are no objects covering the air intake on the back of the head restraint. Make sure that objects do not enter the air inlet and outlet grilles in the head restraints.

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Steering wheel Adjusting the steering wheel mechanically

& WARNING Risk of accident due to adjusting vehicle settings while the vehi cle is in motion

You could lose control of the vehicle in the following situations in particular: R If you adjust the driver's seat, the head

restraints, the steering wheel or the mir ror while the vehicle is in motion. R If you fasten your seat belt while the vehi

cle is in motion.

# Before starting the engine: adjust the driver's seat, the head restraints, the steering wheel and the mirror and fas ten your seat belt.

& WARNING Risk of entrapment for chil dren when adjusting the steering wheel

Children could injure themselves if they adjust the steering wheel.

# Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.

# When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.

# To unlock: push release lever1 down as far as it will go.

# Adjust height2 and distance3 to the steering wheel.

# To lock: push release lever1 up as far as it will go.

# Check and make sure that the steering col umn is locked by moving the steering wheel.

Adjusting the steering wheel electrically

The steering wheel can be adjusted when the power supply is disconnected.

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1 To adjust the distance to the steering wheel 2 To adjust the height

# Save the settings with the memory function (/ page 104).

Switching the steering wheel heater on/off

Requirements: R The power supply or the ignition is switched

on.

# Turn the lever in the direction of arrow1 or 2. If indicator lamp3 lights up, the steering wheel heater is switched on.

When you switch the ignition off, the steering wheel heater will switch off.

Easy entry and exit feature Using the easy entry and exit feature

& WARNING Risk of accident when pulling away during the adjustment process for the easy exit feature

You could lose control of the vehicle. # Always wait until the adjustment proc

ess is complete before pulling away.

& WARNING Risk of becoming trapped during adjustment of the easy entry and exit feature

You and other vehicle occupants particu larly children could become trapped. # Ensure that no one has a body part in

the sweep of the steering wheel or driv er's seat.

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If there is a risk of becoming trapped by the steering wheel: # Move the adjustment lever of the steer

ing wheel. The adjustment process will be stop ped.

If there is a risk of becoming trapped by the driver's seat: # Press the seat adjustment switch.

The adjustment process will be stop ped.

# Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.

# When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.

Vehicles with memory function: You can stop the adjustment process by pressing one of the memory function position switches.

& WARNING Risk of becoming trapped if children activate the easy entry and exit feature

Children could become trapped if they acti vate the easy entry and exit feature, particu larly when unattended. # Never leave children unattended in the

vehicle. # When leaving the vehicle, always take

the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.

If the easy entry and exit feature is active, the steering wheel will move upwards and the driv er's seat will move back in the following situa tions: R You switch the ignition off with the driver's

door open. R You open the driver's door with the ignition

switched off.

% The steering wheel will then move upwards only if it is not already as high as it will go. The driver's seat will then move backwards

only if it is not already in the rearmost posi tion.

The steering wheel and the driver's seat will move back to the last drive position in the fol lowing cases: R You switch the power supply or the ignition

on when the driver's door is closed R You close the driver's door with the ignition

switched on.

The last drive position will be saved when: R You switch the ignition off. R Vehicles with memory function: You call

up the seat settings via the memory function. R Vehicles with memory function: You save

the seat settings via the memory function.

Vehicles with memory function: Press one of the memory function memory position switches to stop the adjustment process.

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Setting the easy entry and exit feature

Multimedia system: 4 5 Settings 5 Vehicle 5 Automatic Seat Adjustment 5 Easy Entry/Exit # Activate or deactivate the function.

Memory function Function of the memory function

& WARNING Risk of an accident if the memory function is used while driving

If you use the memory function on the driv er's side while driving, you could lose control of the vehicle as a result of the adjustments being made. # Only use the memory function on the

driver's side when the vehicle is station ary.

& WARNING Risk of entrapment when set ting the seat with the memory function

When the memory function adjusts the seat, you and other vehicle occupants particu larly children could become trapped. # During the adjustment process of the

memory function, make sure that no one has any body parts in the sweep of the seat.

# If someone becomes trapped, press a preset position button or seat adjust ment switch immediately.

& WARNING Risk of entrapment if the memory function is activated by children

Children could become trapped if they acti vate the memory function, particularly when unattended. # Never leave children unattended in the

vehicle.

# When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.

You can use the memory function when the igni tion is switched off. Seat adjustments for up to three people can be stored and called up using the memory function. You can save settings for the following systems: R Seat, backrest and head restraint R Steering wheel R Outside mirrors R Head-up Display

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Operating the memory function

Storing

# Set the desired position for all systems. # Briefly press theV memory button and

then press preset position4,T or U within three seconds. An acoustic signal sounds. The settings are stored.

# To call up: press or briefly hold preset posi tion button4,T orU. After releasing the button, all systems are moved into the stored position.

Stowage areas Notes on loading the vehicle

& DANGER Risk of exhaust gas poisoning

Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle interior if the trunk lid is open when the engine is running, especially if the vehicle is in motion. # Always switch off the engine before

opening the trunk lid. # Never drive with the trunk lid open.

& WARNING Risk of injury from unsecured items in the vehicle

If objects, luggage or loads are not secured or not secured sufficiently, they could slip,

tip over or be thrown around and thereby hit vehicle occupants. There is a risk of injury, particularly in the event of sudden braking or a sudden change in direction. # Always stow objects in such a way that

they cannot be thrown around. # Before the journey, secure objects, lug

gage or loads against slipping or tipping over.

& WARNING Risk of injury due to objects being stowed incorrectly

If objects in the vehicle interior are stowed incorrectly, they can slide or be thrown around and hit vehicle occupants. In addi tion, cup holders, open storage spaces and mobile phone brackets cannot always retain all objects they contain. There is a risk of injury, particularly in the event of sudden braking or a sudden change in direction.

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# Always stow objects in such a way that they cannot be thrown around in such situations.

# Always make sure that objects do not protrude from storage spaces, parcel nets or storage nets.

# Close the lockable storage spaces before starting a journey.

# Always stow and secure heavy, hard, pointed, sharp-edged, fragile or bulky objects in the trunk.

& WARNING Risk of accident or injury when using the cup holder while the vehicle is moving

The cup holder cannot secure containers while the vehicle is moving. If you use a cup holder while the vehicle is moving, the container may be flung around and liquids may be spilled. The vehicle occu pants may come into contact with the liquid and if it is hot, they could be scalded. You

could be distracted from traffic conditions and you may lose control of the vehicle. # Only use the cup holder when the vehi

cle is stationary. # Only use the cup holder for containers

of the right size. # Close the container, particularly if the

liquid is hot.

* NOTE Damage to the stowage compart ment under the ashtray due to intense heat

The stowage compartment under the ashtray is not heat resistant and could be damaged if you rest a lit cigarette on it. # Make sure that the ashtray is fully

engaged.

& WARNING Risk of fire and injury from hot cigarette lighter

You can burn yourself if you touch the hot heating element or the socket of the ciga rette lighter. In addition, flammable materials may ignite if: R you drop the hot cigarette lighter R a child holds the hot cigarette lighter to

objects, for example

# Always hold the cigarette lighter by the knob.

# Always make sure that the cigarette lighter is out of reach of children.

# Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.

& WARNING Risk of burns from the tail pipe and tailpipe trims

The exhaust tailpipe and tailpipe trims can become very hot. If you come into contact

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with these parts of the vehicle, you could burn yourself. # Always be particularly careful around

the tailpipe and the tailpipe trims and supervise children especially closely in this area.

# Allow vehicle parts to cool down before touching them.

The driving characteristics of your vehicle are dependent on the distribution of the load within the vehicle. You should bear the following in mind when loading the vehicle: R Never exceed the permissible gross mass or

the gross axle weight rating for the vehicle (including occupants). The values are speci fied on the vehicle identification plate on the vehicle's B-pillar. R The load must not protrude above the upper

edge of the seat backrests. R Always place the load behind unoccupied

seats if possible. R Secure the load using the tie-down eyes and

distribute the load evenly.

Stowage spaces in the vehicle interior

Overview of the front storage compartments

1 Storage space in the doors 2 Storage compartment in the armrest with

USB ports and storage space, e.g. for an MP3 player

3 Storage compartment in the front center console with a USB port

4 Glove box

Through-loading feature in the rear bench seat (EASY-PACK Quickfold)

Folding the rear seat backrest forwards

& WARNING Risk of accident and injury if the rear bench seat/rear seat and seat backrest are not engaged

Rear bench seat, rear seat and seat backrest can fold forwards. R As a result, the vehicle occupant is

pressed against the seat belt. The seat belt cannot perform its intended protec tive function and could cause additional injuries. R Objects or loads in the trunk cannot be

restrained by the seat backrest.

# Make sure that the rear bench seat, the rear seat and the seat backrest are engaged before every trip.

You can fold the two seat backrests forward sep arately.

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# Vehicles with a memory function: If at least one section of the rear seat backrest is folded forwards, the corresponding front seat will move forwards slightly, if necessary, to avoid a collision.

# If necessary, fully insert the head restraints in the rear seat backrest.

# Pull switch1.

# Fold the corresponding seat backrest for wards.

Folding the rear seat backrest back

* NOTE Damage caused by trapping the seat belt when folding back the seat backrest

The seat belt could become trapped and thus damaged when the seat backrest is folded back. # Make sure that the seat belt is not trap

ped when folding back the seat back rest.

# Vehicles with a memory function: If at least one part of the seat backrest in the rear passenger compartment is folded back, the corresponding front seat will automatically return to the most recent original position.

# Fold corresponding seat backrest1 back until it engages. If the seat backrest is not engaged and locked, this will be shown on the multifunc tion display on the instrument cluster.

Overview of the tie-down eyes

Observe the notes on loading the vehicle (/ page 104).

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1 Tie-down eyes

Vehicles with a wind screen: there is an addi tional tie-down eye behind the rear bench seat backrests. To access this, the seat backrests must be folded down (/ page 106).

Overview of bag hooks

& WARNING Risk of injury when using bag hooks with heavy objects

The bag hooks cannot restrain heavy objects or items of luggage. Objects or items of luggage may be flung around and hit vehicle occupants. # Only hang light objects on the bag

hooks. # Never hang hard, sharp-edged or fragile

objects on the bag hooks.

Subject the bag hooks to a maximum load of 2.2 lbs (1 kg) and do not attach any goods to them. 1 Bag hook

% Observe the notes on loading the vehicle (/ page 104).

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Attaching the parcel net

& WARNING Risk of injury due to objects being stowed incorrectly

If objects in the vehicle interior are stowed incorrectly, they can slide or be thrown around and hit vehicle occupants. In addi tion, cup holders, open storage spaces and mobile phone brackets cannot always retain all objects they contain. There is a risk of injury, particularly in the event of sudden braking or a sudden change in direction. # Always stow objects in such a way that

they cannot be thrown around in such situations.

# Always make sure that objects do not protrude from storage spaces, parcel nets or storage nets.

# Close the lockable storage spaces before starting a journey.

# Always stow and secure heavy, hard, pointed, sharp-edged, fragile or bulky objects in the trunk.

Observe the notes on loading the vehicle.

# Fold up the tie-down eyes. # Hook parcel net1 into the front and rear

tie-down eyes.

Sockets Using the 12 V socket

Requirements: R Only connect devices up to a maximum of

180 W (15 A).

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the vehicle has a 12 V socket in the storage compartment in the front center console. In addition, depending on the vehicle equipment, the vehicle has a 12 V socket in the storage compartment in the rear passenger compartment center console.

Example: 12 V socket in the storage compartment in the front center console

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# Briefly press the trim element of the cover on the front. The cover opens in the direction of the arrow.

# Lift up cap1 of the socket and insert the plug of the device.

If you have connected a device to the 12 V socket, leave the cover of the storage compart ment open.

USB port in the rear passenger compartment

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the vehicle has the following USB ports in the rear passenger compartment: R In the front storage compartment R In the storage compartment under the front

armrest R In the rear passenger compartment center

console R In the storage compartment in the rear arm

rest

% Depending on the vehicle equipment, the design of the storage compartment and the

number of USB ports in the rear passenger compartment center console may vary.

If the ignition is switched on you can charge a USB device, such as a mobile phone, at the USB ports using a suitable charging cable. The devices can be charged with 5 V (up to 3 A) and when the ignition is switched on.

Wireless charging of the mobile phone and connection with the exterior antenna Notes on wirelessly charging the mobile phone

& WARNING Risk of injury due to objects being stowed incorrectly

If objects in the vehicle interior are stowed incorrectly, they can slide or be thrown around and hit vehicle occupants. In addi tion, cup holders, open stowage spaces and mobile phone receptacles cannot always retain all objects within.

There is a risk of injury, particularly in the event of sudden braking or a sudden change in direction. # Always stow objects so that they can

not be thrown around in such situa tions.

# Always make sure that objects do not protrude from stowage spaces, parcel nets or stowage nets.

# Close the lockable stowage spaces before starting a journey.

# Always stow and secure heavy, hard, pointed, sharp-edged, fragile or bulky objects in the trunk/cargo compart ment.

Observe the notes on loading the vehicle.

& WARNING Risk of fire from placing objects in the mobile phone storage compartment

Placing other objects in the mobile phone storage compartment could constitute a fire hazard.

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# Apart from a mobile phone, do not place any other objects in the mobile phone storage compartment, especially those made of metal.

* NOTE Damage to objects caused by placing them in the mobile phone stor age compartment

If objects are placed in the mobile phone storage compartment, they may be damaged by electromagnetic fields. # Do not place credit cards, data storage

devices, ski passes or other objects sensitive to electromagnetic fields in the mobile phone storage compart ment.

* NOTE Damage to the mobile phone stowage compartment caused by liquids

If liquids enter the mobile phone stowage compartment, the compartment may be damaged.

# Ensure that no liquids enter the mobile phone stowage compartment.

R Depending on the vehicle equipment, the mobile phone is connected to the vehicle's exterior antenna via the charging module. R The charging function and wireless connec

tion of the mobile phone to the vehicle's exterior antenna are only available if the igni tion is switched on. R Small mobile phones may not be able to be

charged in every position of the mobile phone storage compartment. R Large mobile phones which do not rest flat in

the mobile phone storage compartment may not be able to be charged or connected with the vehicle's exterior antenna. R The mobile phone may heat up during the

charging process. The mobile phone can be cooled in the mobile phone storage compart ment when the air conditioning system is switched on. The cooling output in the mobile phone storage compartment is high

est when the controller in the glove box is closed. R To ensure more efficient charging and con

nection with the vehicle's exterior antenna, remove the protective cover from the mobile phone. R When charging, the mat should be used if

possible.

Wirelessly charging a mobile phone

Requirements: R The mobile phone is suitable for wireless

charging (Qi-compatible mobile phone). A list of Qi-compatible mobile phones can be found at: https://www.mercedes-benz- mobile.com

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# Place the mobile phone as close to the cen ter of mat1 as possible with the display facing upwards. When the charging symbol is shown in the multimedia system, the mobile phone is being charged. Malfunctions during the charging process are shown in the media display.

% The mat can be removed for cleaning, e.g. using clean, lukewarm water.

Installing and removing the floor mats

& WARNING Risk of accident due to objects in the driver's footwell

Objects in the driver's footwell may impede pedal travel or block a depressed pedal. This jeopardizes the operating and road safety of the vehicle. # Stow all objects in the vehicle securely

so that they cannot get into the driver's footwell.

# Always install the floor mats securely and as prescribed in order to ensure that there is always sufficient room for the pedals.

# Do not use loose floor mats and do not place floor mats on top of one another.

# To install: press studs1 onto holders2. # To remove: pull the floor mat off holders2.

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Exterior lighting Information about lighting systems and your responsibility

The various lighting systems of the vehicle are only aids. The driver of the vehicle is responsible for correct vehicle illumination in accordance with the prevailing light and visibility conditions, legal requirements and traffic situation.

Light switch

Operating light switches

1 W Left-hand standing lamps 2 X Right-hand standing lamps 3 T Parking lamps and license plate lamp 4 Automatic driving lights (preferred light

switch position)

5 L Low beam/high beam 6 R Switches the rear fog lamp on or off

When low beam is activated, the T indicator lamp for the parking lamps will be deactivated and replaced by the L low-beam indicator lamp. # Always park your vehicle safely using suffi

cient lighting, in accordance with the rele vant legal stipulations.

* NOTE Battery discharging by operating the standing lights

Operating the standing lights over a period of hours puts a strain on the battery. # Where possible, switch on the

right X or left W parking light.

If the battery is insufficiently charged, the stand ing lamps or parking lamps will be switched off automatically to facilitate the next engine start.

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The exterior lighting (except standing and park ing lamps) will switch off automatically when the driver's door is opened. R Observe the notes on surround lighting

(/ page 121).

Automatic driving lights function The parking lamps, low beam and daytime run ning lamps are switched on automatically depending on the ignition status and the ambi ent light.

& WARNING Risk of accident when the low beam is switched off in poor visibility

When the light switch is set to, the low beam may not be switched on automatically if there is fog, snow or other causes of poor visibility such as spray. # In such cases, turn the light switch to

L.

The automatic driving lights are only an aid. You are responsible for vehicle lighting.

Switching the rear fog lights on or off

Requirements: R The light switch is in the L or posi

tion.

# Press the R button.

Please observe the country-specific laws on the use of rear fog lamps.

Operating the combination switch for the lights

1 High beam 2 Turn signal light, right 3 High-beam flasher 4 Turn signal light, left

# Use the combination switch to activate the desired function.

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Switching on high beam # Turn the light switch to the L or

position. # Push the combination switch beyond the

point of resistance in the direction of arrow 1. When the high beam is activated, the L indicator lamp for low beam will be deactiva ted and replaced by the K indicator lamp for high beam.

Switching off high beam # Move the combination switch back to its

starting position.

High-beam flasher # Pull the combination switch in the direction

of arrow3.

Turn signal light # To indicate briefly: push the combination

switch briefly to the point of resistance in the direction of arrow2 or4. The corresponding turn signal light will flash three times.

# To indicate permanently: push the combi nation switch beyond the point of resistance in the direction of arrow2 or4. Vehicles with Active Lane Change Assist: R A turn signal indicator activated by the

driver may continue to operate for the duration of the lane change. R If the driver indicated directly beforehand

but a lane change was not immediately possible, the turn signal indicator may activate automatically.

Activating/deactivating the hazard warning lights

# Press button 1. The hazard warning lights will switch on auto matically if: R The airbag has been deployed.

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Adaptive functions, MULTIBEAM LED

Intelligent Light System function (Canada) The MULTIBEAM LED headlamps adapt to the driving and weather situation and provide exten ded functions for improved illumination of the road. The system comprises the following functions: R Active headlamps (/ page 116) R Cornering light (/ page 116) R Highway mode (/ page 117) R Enhanced fog light function (/ page 117) R Adverse weather light (/ page 117) R City lighting (/ page 117)

The system is active only when it is dark.

Active headlamps function (Canada)

Functions of the active headlamps: R The headlamps follow the steering move

ments. R Relevant areas are better illuminated during

a journey.

The functions are active when the low beam is switched on. Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the course of the lane in which you are driving will also be evaluated and the active headlamps function will adjust the light in advance.

Cornering light function

The cornering light improves the illumination of the road over a wide angle in the turning direc tion, enabling better visibility on tight curves, for example. It can be activated only when the low beam is switched on. The function is active in the following cases: R At speeds below 25 mph (40 km/h) when

the turn signal light is switched on or the steering wheel is turned R At speeds between 25 mph (40 km/h) and

43 mph (70 km/h) and when the steering wheel is turned

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Roundabout and intersection function: the cornering light will be activated on both sides based on an evaluation of the vehicle's current GPS position. It will remain active until after the vehicle has left the roundabout or the intersec tion.

Highway mode function (Canada) Highway mode increases the range and bright ness of the cone of light, enabling better visibil ity.

The function is active if a freeway journey is detected by means of: R The vehicle's speed

R The multifunction camera R Or the navigation system

The function is not active in the following cases: R At speeds below 50 mph (80 km/h)

Enhanced fog light function (Canada) The enhanced fog light function reduces reflec tions and improves the illumination of the edge of the road.

The function is automatically activated under the following conditions: R At speeds below 43 mph (70 km/h) and

when the rear fog light is switched on.

The function is automatically deactivated under the following conditions: R At speeds above 62 mph (100 km/h) after

activation. R When the rear fog light is switched off.

Function of the bad weather light (Canada) The bad weather light reduces reflections in rainy conditions by dimming individual LEDs in the headlamps. The driver and other road users are blinded less as a result.

The city lighting function (Canada) City lighting improves the illumination of road sides in urban areas using a broad distribution of light. The function is active in the following cases: R At low speeds R In illuminated parts of urban areas

Switching the Intelligent Light System on/off (Canada)

Requirements: R The ignition is switched on.

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Multimedia system: 4 5 Settings 5 Light 5 Intelligent Light System # Activate or deactivate the function.

Adaptive Highbeam Assist

Adaptive Highbeam Assist function

& WARNING Risk of accident despite Adaptive Highbeam Assist

Adaptive Highbeam Assist does not react to: R Road users without lights, e.g. pedes

trians R Road users with poor lighting, e.g.

cyclists R Road users whose lighting is obstructed,

e.g. by a barrier

On very rare occasions, Adaptive Highbeam Assist may fail to recognize other road users with their own lighting, or may recognize them too late.

In these, or in similar situations, the auto matic high beam will not be deactivated or will be activated despite the presence of other road users. # Always observe the road and traffic

conditions carefully and switch off the high beam in good time.

Adaptive Highbeam Assist cannot take into account road, weather or traffic conditions. Detection may be restricted in the following cases: R In poor visibility, e.g. fog, heavy rain or snow R If there is dirt on the sensors or the sensors

are obscured

Adaptive Highbeam Assist is only an aid. You are responsible for adjusting the vehicle's lighting to the prevailing light, visibility and traffic condi tions.

Adaptive Highbeam Assist automatically switches between the following types of light: R Low beam R High beam

At speeds greater than 19 mph (30 km/h): R If no other road users are detected, the high

beam will be switched on automatically.

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The high beam will switch off automatically in the following cases: R At speeds below 16 mph (25 km/h) R If other road users are detected R If street lighting is sufficient

The system's optical sensor is located behind the windshield near the overhead control panel.

Switching Adaptive Highbeam Assist on/off

Switching on # Turn the light switch to the position. # Switch on the high beam using the combina

tion switch. If Adaptive Highbeam Assist is activated, the _ indicator lamp will light up on the multifunction display.

Switching off # Switch off the high beam using the combina

tion switch.

Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus

Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus function (Canada)

& WARNING Risk of accident despite Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus

Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus does not react to: R Road users without lights, e.g. pedes

trians R Road users with poor lighting, e.g.

cyclists R Road users whose lighting is obstructed,

e.g. by a barrier

On very rare occasions, Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus may fail to recognize other road users with their own lighting, or may recog nize them too late. In these, or in similar situations, the auto matic high beam will not be deactivated or will be activated despite the presence of other road users.

# Always observe the road and traffic conditions carefully and switch off the high beam in good time.

Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus cannot take into account road, weather or traffic conditions. Detection may be restricted in the following cases: R In poor visibility, e.g. fog, heavy rain or snow R if there is dirt on the sensors or the sensors

are obscured

Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus is only an aid. You are responsible for adjusting the vehicle's lighting to the prevailing light, visibility and traf fic conditions.

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Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus automatically switches between the following types of light: R Low beam R Partial high beam R High beam R ULTRA RANGE Highbeam

ULTRA RANGE Highbeam increases the bright ness of the cone of light to the legally permitted maximum. Partial high beam does not include other road users in the high beam area. It does not blind them but enables full high beam illumination for the driver apart from the excluded vehicles. At speeds below 16 mph (25 km/h) or when there is sufficient street lighting: R The partial high beam and the high beam will

be switched off automatically.

At speeds greater than 19 mph (30 km/h): R If no other road users are detected, the high

beam will be switched on automatically. R If other road users are detected, the partial

high beam will be switched on automatically.

At speeds above 25 mph (40 km/h): R If no other road users are detected on a

straight road, ULTRA RANGE Highbeam will be switched on automatically. R If other road users are detected, the partial

high beam will be switched on automatically.

R If highly reflective signs are detected, ULTRA RANGE Highbeam will be switched off auto matically.

The system's optical sensor is located behind the windshield near the overhead control panel.

Switching Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus on/off (Canada)

Switching on # Turn the light switch to the position. # Switch on the high beam using the combina

tion switch. When the high beam is switched on automat ically in the dark, the _ indicator lamp on the multifunction display will light up.

Switching off # Switch off the high beam using the combina

tion switch.

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Setting the low beam (vehicles with MULTI BEAM LED headlamps only)

Multimedia system: 4 5 Settings 5 Light 5 Low-beam Headlamps # Select Right-side Traffic, Left-side Traffic or

Automatic.

Switching the daytime running lamps on/off

Multimedia system: 4 5 Settings 5 Light 5 Daytime Run. Lights # Switch the function on or off.

Setting the exterior lighting switch-off delay time

Requirements: R The light switch is in the position.

Multimedia system: 4 5 Settings 5 Light 5 Exterior Lighting Delay # Set the switch-off delay time.

When the vehicle engine is switched off, the exterior lighting will be activated for the set time.

Switching the surround lighting on/off

Multimedia system: 4 5 Settings 5 Light 5 Locator Lighting When Locator Lighting is active, the exterior lighting lights up for 40 seconds after the vehicle is unlocked. When you start the vehicle, the sur round lighting is deactivated and the automatic driving lights are activated. # Activate or deactivate the function.

Interior lighting Adjusting the interior lighting

# 1u Switches the rear interior lighting on/off

# 2p Switches the front right reading lamp on/off

# 3| Switches automatic interior lighting control on/off

# 4c Switches the front interior lighting on/off

# 5p Switches the front left reading lamp on/off

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Adjusting the ambient lighting

Multimedia system: 4 5 Comfort 5 Ambient Lighting

Setting the color # Select Color. # Set the desired color.

Adjusting the brightness # Select Brightness. # Adjust the brightness.

Activating the brightness for zones # Select Brightness. # Select Brightness Zones. # Activate or deactivate the function. or # Set the brightness for the desired zones.

Activating multi-color lighting # Select Color. # Select Multi-color. # Select a color combination.

Activating multi-color animation # Select Color. # Select Multi-color Animation.

The chosen color combination will change at predefined intervals.

Activating welcome lighting # Select Color. # Select Welcome.

When the vehicle is unlocked, a special ambi ent lighting sequence will run.

Activating dependency on air conditioning settings # Select Color. # Select Climate.

If changes are made to the temperature set ting in the vehicle, the color of the ambient lighting will change briefly.

Switching the interior lighting switch-off delay time on/off

Multimedia system: 4 5 Settings 5 Light 5 Interior Lighting Delay # Switch the switch-off delay time on or off.

When this function is active, the interior light ing lights up for a short time after the vehicle is locked.

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Windshield wiper and windshield washer system Switching the windshield wipers on/off

1 g Windshield wiper off 2 Intermittent wiping, normal 3 Intermittent wiping, frequent

4 Continuous wiping, slow 5 Continuous wiping, fast

# Turn the combination switch to the corre sponding position1 -5.

# Single wipe/washing: push the button on the combination switch in the direction of arrow1. R Single wipe R Wipes with washer fluid

Replacing the windshield wiper blades

& WARNING Risk of becoming trapped if the windshield wipers are switched on while wiper blades are being replaced

If the windshield wipers begin to move while you are changing the wiper blades, you can be trapped by the wiper arm. # Always switch off the windshield wipers

and the ignition before changing the wiper blades.

Moving the wiper arms into the replacement position # Switch the ignition on and then off again

immediately. # Within around 15 seconds, press and hold

the button on the combination switch for approximately three seconds (/ page 123). The wiper arms will move into the replace ment position.

Removing the wiper blades # Fold the wiper arms away from the wind

shield.

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# Hold the wiper arm with one hand. With the other hand, turn the wiper blade away from the wiper arm in the direction of arrow1 as far as it will go.

# Slide catch2 in the direction of arrow3 until it engages in the removal position.

# Remove the wiper blade from the wiper arm in the direction of arrow4.

Installing the wiper blades

# Insert the new wiper blade into the wiper arm in the direction of arrow1.

# Slide catch2 in the direction of arrow3 until it engages in the locking position.

# Make sure that the wiper blade is seated cor rectly.

# Fold the wiper arms back onto the wind shield.

# Switch on the ignition. # Press the button on the combination

switch. The wiper arms will return to the original position.

# Switch the ignition off.

Maintenance display The maintenance display is available only with standard windshield wipers.

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# Remove protective film1 from the mainte nance display on the tip of the newly instal led wiper blades.

When the color of the maintenance display changes from black to yellow, the wiper blades should be replaced. % The duration until the color changes varies

depending on the usage conditions.

Replacing the windshield wiper blades (MAGIC VISION CONTROL)

Moving the wiper arms to the replacement position # Switch the ignition on and switch off again

immediately. # Within around 15 seconds, press and hold

the button on the combination switch for approximately 3 seconds (/ page 123). The wiper arms will move into the replace ment position.

Removing the wiper blades

# To bring the wiper blade into position to be removed: raise the wiper arm away from the windshield and hold it with one hand. With the other hand, turn the wiper blade in the direction of arrow1 beyond the point of resistance. The wiper blade will engage in the removal position with a click.

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# To remove the wiper blade: press release knob2, pull the wiper blade in the direction of arrow3 and remove.

Installing the wiper blades

# Push the new wiper blade onto the wiper arm in the direction of arrow1 until release knob2 engages.

# Press the wiper blade beyond the point of resistance in the direction of arrow3 on the wiper arm. The wiper blade will engage with a noticeable click and move freely again.

# Fold the wiper arm back onto the windshield. # Switch on the ignition. # Press the button on the combination

switch (/ page 123). The wiper arms will move into the original position.

Mirrors Operating the outside mirrors

& WARNING Risk of accident due to adjusting vehicle settings while the vehi cle is in motion

You could lose control of the vehicle in the following situations in particular: R If you adjust the driver's seat, the head

restraints, the steering wheel or the mir ror while the vehicle is in motion. R If you fasten your seat belt while the vehi

cle is in motion.

# Before starting the engine: adjust the driver's seat, the head restraints, the steering wheel and the mirror and fas ten your seat belt.

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& WARNING Risk of accident due to mis judgment of distance when using the front-passenger mirror

The outside mirror on the front passenger side reflects objects on a smaller scale. The objects in view are in fact closer than they appear. # Therefore, always look over your shoul

der in order to ensure that you are aware of the actual distance between you and the road users driving behind you.

Folding the outside mirrors in/out

# Briefly press button1.

Resetting the outside mirrors % If the battery has been disconnected or com

pletely discharged, the outside mirrors must be reset. Only then will the automatic mirror folding function work properly.

# Briefly press button1.

Adjusting the outside mirrors # Press button3 or4 to select the outside

mirror to be adjusted. # Press button2 to adjust the position of the

mirror glass.

Engaging the outside mirrors # Vehicles without electrically folding outside

mirrors: manually move the outside mirror into the correct position.

# Vehicles with electrically folding outside mir rors: press and hold button1. You will hear a click and the mirror will audi bly click into place. The outside mirror will now be set to the correct position.

Automatic anti-glare mirrors function

& WARNING Risk of acid burns and poi soning due to the anti-glare mirror elec trolyte

Electrolyte may escape if the glass in an automatic anti-glare mirror breaks.

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The electrolyte is hazardous to health and causes irritation. It must not come into con tact with your skin, eyes, respiratory organs or clothing or be swallowed. # If you come into contact with electro

lyte, observe the following: R Immediately rinse the electrolyte

from your skin with water and seek medical attention. R If electrolyte comes into contact

with your eyes, immediately rinse them thoroughly with clean water and seek medical attention. R If the electrolyte is swallowed,

immediately rinse your mouth out thoroughly. Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical attention immediately. R Immediately change out of clothing

which has been contaminated with electrolyte. R If an allergic reaction occurs, seek

medical attention immediately.

The inside rearview mirror and the outside mir ror on the driver's side will automatically go into anti-glare mode if light from a headlamp hits the sensor on the inside rearview mirror.

System limits The system will not go into anti-glare mode if: R The engine is switched off. R Reverse gear is engaged. R The interior lighting is switched on.

Front-passenger outside mirror parking posi tion function

The parking position makes parking easier. The front-passenger outside mirror will swivel downwards in the direction of the rear wheel on the front passenger's side when: R The parking position is stored (/ page 129). R The front-passenger mirror is selected. R Reverse gear is engaged.

The front-passenger outside mirror will move back to its original position when: R You shift the transmission to another trans

mission position. R You are traveling at a speed greater than

9 mph (15 km/h). R You press the button for the outside mirror

on the driver's side.

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Storing the parking position of the front- passenger outside mirror using reverse gear

Storing

# Select the front-passenger outside mirror using button2.

# Engage reverse gear. # Move the front-passenger outside mirror into

the desired parking position using button1.

Calling up # Select the front-passenger outside mirror

using button2. # Engage reverse gear.

The front-passenger outside mirror will move to the stored parking position.

Activating/deactivating the automatic mirror folding function

Multimedia system: 4 5 Settings 5 Vehicle # Switch Automatic Folding on or off.

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Overview of climate control systems Notes on climate control

An interior air filter in combination with the pre filter in the engine compartment must always be used so that the air conditioning system, pollu tion level monitoring and the air filtration work correctly. Make sure that the filter is installed correctly and the filter housing in the engine compartment is closed correctly using the cap and always tightly sealed when in operation. Use filters recommended and approved by Mercedes-Benz. Always have service work car ried out at a qualified specialist workshop.

Overview of the air conditioning control panel

The indicator lamps on the buttons indicate that the corresponding function is activated.

Control panel for dual-zone automatic climate con trol with/without stationary heater (example) 1 w Sets the temperature, left 2 _ Sets the air distribution 3H Sets the airflow or switches off climate

control 4 Sets climate control to automatic

(/ page 131) 5 Defrosts the windshield

6 Vehicles with control panel for dual-zone automatic climate control (without station ary heater):t calls up the air condition ing menu Vehicles with control panel for dual-zone automatic climate control (with stationary heater) or 3-zone automatic climate control (with/without stationary heater):! calls up the air conditioning menu, switches resid ual heat on/off (/ page 133)

7 Switches the rear window heater on/off

8 Vehicles with control panel for dual-zone automatic climate control without stationary heater:0 switches synchronization on/off (/ page 132) Vehicles with control panel for 3-zone auto matic climate control without stationary heater: switches the A/C function on/off (/ page 131) Vehicles with a stationary heater:& switches the stationary heater on/off

9 g Switches air-recirculation mode on/off (/ page 133)

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A Vehicles with control panel for dual-zone automatic climate control: switches the A/C function on/off (/ page 131) Vehicles with control panel for 3-zone auto matic climate control:_ adjusts the air distribution, right

B w Sets the temperature, right

Rear operating unit in vehicles with control panel for 3-zone automatic climate control

1 Sets the temperature 2 Display 3 Sets the airflow

Operating the climate control system Switching climate control on/off

# To switch on: set the airflow to level 1 or higher using theH button.

# To switch off: set the airflow to level 0 using theH button.

If climate control is switched off, the windows may fog up more quickly. Switch climate control off only briefly.

Switching the A/C function on/off using the air conditioning control panel

The A/C function heats, cools and dehumidifies the vehicle's interior air. # Press the button.

Switch off the A/C function only briefly; other wise, the windows may fog up more quickly. Condensation may drip from the underside of the vehicle when cooling mode is active. This is not indicative of a malfunction.

Calling up the air conditioning menu

Calling up the air conditioning menu using the multimedia system # Select one of the temperature displays at the

lower edge of the media display.

Activating/deactivating the A/C function via the multimedia system

The A/C function heats, cools and dehumidifies the vehicle's interior air. # Call up the air-conditioning menu

(/ page 131). # Select First Row of Seats. # Select A/C.

Setting climate control to automatic mode

In automatic mode, the set temperature is con trolled and maintained at a constant level by the air supply. # Press the button.

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# To switch to manual mode: press theH or_ button.

Climate style

Climate style function The following climate styles are available in auto matic mode: R FOCUS: high airflow, slightly cooler setting R MEDIUM: medium airflow, standard setting R DIFFUSE: low airflow, slightly warmer and

draft-free setting

Adjusting the climate mode settings # Call up the air conditioning menu

(/ page 131). # Select First Row of Seats or Second Row of

Seats. # Call up the CLIMATE MODE menu. # Select a climate style.

Setting the air distribution

# Call up the air conditioning menu (/ page 131).

# Select a row of seats. # To set the air distribution: select,

P orO. # Set the airflow. % Several air distribution options can be selec

ted at the same time, for example to set the climate control for the windshield and the footwells simultaneously. The climate control for the windshield can only be selected for the first seat row.

Activating/deactivating the climate control synchronization function via the air condi tioning control panel

Climate control can be set centrally using the synchronization function. The temperature and air distribution settings for the driver's side will be adopted automatically for the front passenger side.

# Press the0 button.

The synchronization function will be deactivated if the settings for one of the other climate con trol zones are changed.

Activating/deactivating the climate control synchronization function via the multimedia system

Climate control can be set centrally using the synchronization function. The driver's settings for temperature, air quantity and air distribution are adopted automatically for all climate zones. # Call up the air conditioning menu

(/ page 131). # Select First Row of Seats. # Select SYNC.

Removing condensation from the windows

Windows fogged up on the inside # Press the button.

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# If the windows continue to fog up: press the button.

Windows fogged up on the outside # Switch on the windshield wipers. # Press the button.

Switching air-recirculation mode on/off

# Press theg button. The interior air will be recirculated.

Air-recirculation mode automatically switches to fresh air mode after some time. % If air-recirculation mode is switched on, the

windows may fog up more quickly. Switch on air-recirculation mode only briefly.

Switching the residual heat on or off

Requirements: R The vehicle is parked.

It is possible to make use of the residual heat from the engine to continue heating or ventilat

ing the front compartment of the vehicle for approximately 30 minutes. # To switch on: press the! button.

Residual heat is switched off automatically.

Activating/deactivating ionization

Ionization improves the quality of the vehicle's interior air. Ionization of the interior air is odor less. # Call up the air conditioning menu

(/ page 131). # Select Air Quality. # Select IONIZATION.

Fragrance system

Setting the fragrance system

Requirements: R Automatic climate control is activated. R The glove box is closed.

The fragrance system distributes a pleasant fra grance throughout the vehicle interior from a fla con located in the glove box. # Call up the climate control menu

(/ page 131). # Select Air Quality. # Select AIR FRESHENER. # Keep pressing until the desired intensity is

reached.

Inserting or removing the flacon of the fra grance system

& WARNING Risk of injury from liquid per fume

If children open the flacon, they could drink the liquid perfume or it could come into con tact with their eyes. # Do not leave children unattended in the

vehicle. # Consult a doctor immediately if liquid

perfume has been drunk.

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# If liquid perfume comes into contact with your eyes or skin, rinse your eyes with clean water.

# If symptoms continue, consult a doctor.

+ ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Environmental damage due to improper disposal of full flacons

Full flacons must not be disposed of with household waste. #

Full flacons must be taken to a harmful substance collection point.

1 Cap 2 Flacon

# To insert: slide the flacon into the holder as far as it will go.

# To remove: pull out the flacon.

If you do not use genuine Mercedes-Benz interior perfumes, observe the manufacturers' safety notices on the perfume packaging.

Dispose of the genuine Mercedes-Benz interior perfume flacon when it is empty and do not refill it.

Refillable flacon # Unscrew the cap of the empty flacon. # Fill the flacon with a maximum of 0.5 fl. oz.

(15 ml). # Screw the cap back on to the flacon.

Always refill the empty refillable flacon with the same perfume. Observe the separate informa tion sheet with the flacon.

Air vents

Adjusting the front air vents

& WARNING Risk of burns and frostbite due to being too close to the air vents

Very hot or very cold air can flow from the air vents.

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# Make sure that all vehicle occupants always maintain a sufficient distance from the air vents.

# If necessary, direct the airflow to another area of the vehicle interior.

To guarantee the flow of fresh air through the air vents into the vehicle interior, comply with the following: R Always keep the vents and vent grilles in the

vehicle interior free. R Keep the air inlet free of residue build-up

(/ page 270).

# To open or close: hold the air vent1 in the center and turn it to the left or right as far as it will go.

# To set the airflow direction: hold air vent1 in the center and move it up or down or to the left or right.

Adjusting the rear air vents

# To open or close: hold air vent1 in the center and turn it to the left or right as far as it will go.

# To set the airflow direction: hold air vent1 in the center and move it up or down or to the left or right.

Adjusting the AIRSCARF vents

& WARNING Risk of burns caused by the heating output from AIRSCARF being too high

When AIRSCARF is switched on, very hot air can flow from the outlet opening in the head restraints. # Turn the heating output down in good

time. # Maintain a suitable distance from the

outlet opening.

* NOTE Damage caused to AIRSCARF by the use of protective covers

If a protective cover is placed over the front seat head restraints, the flow of air from the AIRSCARF vent is hindered. This can cause AIRSCARF to overheat and be damaged. # Do not use protective covers on head

restraints with AIRSCARF.

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Make sure that there are no objects covering the air inlet grille on the back of the head restraints.

# You can adjust the blower setting of AIR SCARF vents1 using the AIRSCARF button (/ page 99).

# You can adjust the height of AIRSCARF vents 1 and the current of air by adjusting the height of the head restraints (/ page 93).

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Driving Notes on Mercedes-AMG vehicles

Observe the notes on the following topics in the Supplement, otherwise you may fail to recognize dangers. % The availability of certain functions depends

on the equipment and model of the vehicle. R Emotion Start R AMG Performance exhaust system R AMG ceramic high-performance composite

brake system R DRIFT MODE R AMG adaptive sport suspension system + R AMG steering-wheel buttons

Switching on the power supply or ignition

& WARNING Risk of accident and injury due to children left unattended in the vehicle

If children are left unsupervised in the vehi cle, they could, in particular: R Open doors, thereby endangering other

persons or road users. R Get out and be struck by oncoming traf

fic. R Operate vehicle equipment and become

trapped, for example.

In addition, the children could also set the vehicle in motion, for example by: R Releasing the parking brake. R Changing the transmission position. R Starting the vehicle.

# Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.

# When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.

# Keep the vehicle SmartKey out of reach of children.

Requirements: R The SmartKey is in the vehicle and is recog

nized. R The brake pedal is not depressed.

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# To switch on the power supply: press but ton1 once. You can activate the windshield wipers, for example.

The power supply is switched off again if the fol lowing conditions are met: R You open the driver's door. R You press button1 twice more.

# To switch on the ignition: press button1 twice. The indicator lamps in the instrument cluster light up.

The ignition is switched off again if one of the following conditions is met: R You do not start the vehicle within

15 minutes and the transmission is in posi tionj or the electric parking brake is applied. R You press button1 once.

Starting the vehicle

Starting the vehicle with the start/stop but ton

& DANGER Risk of death caused by exhaust gases

Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling these exhaust gases is hazardous to health and leads to poisoning.

# Never leave the engine or, if present, the auxiliary heating running in an enclosed space without sufficient venti lation.

& WARNING Risk of fire due to flammable material in the engine compartment or the exhaust system

Flammable materials may ignite. # Therefore, check regularly that there

are no flammable materials in the engine compartment or on the exhaust system.

Requirements: R The SmartKey is in the vehicle and is recog

nized.

# Shift the transmission to positionj ori. # Depress the brake pedal and press button 1 once.

# If the vehicle does not start: switch off non- essential consumers and press button1 once.

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# If the vehicle still does not start and the Place the Key in the Marked Space See Operator's Manual display message also appears in the multifunction display: start the vehicle with the SmartKey in the marked space (emergency operation mode) (/ page 139).

% You can switch off the engine while driving by pressing button1 for about three sec onds or by pressing button1 three times within three seconds. Be sure to observe the safety notes under "Driving tips" (/ page 142).

Starting the vehicle with the SmartKey in the marked space (emergency operation mode) If the vehicle does not start and the Place the Key in the Marked Space See Operator's Manual message appears in the multifunction display, you can start the vehicle in emergency operation mode.

# Make sure that marked space2 is empty. # Remove SmartKey1 from the key ring. # Place SmartKey1 in marked space2.

The vehicle will start after a short time. If you remove SmartKey1 from marked space2 the engine continues running. For further vehicle starts however, SmartKey1 must be located in marked space2 during the entire journey.

# Have SmartKey1checked at a qualified specialist workshop.

If the vehicle does not start: # Place SmartKey1 in marked space2 and

leave it there. # Depress the brake pedal and start the vehi

cle using the start/stop button. % You can also switch on the power supply or

the ignition with the start/stop button.

Starting the vehicle via Remote Online serv ices

Cooling or heating the vehicle interior before commencing your journey Ensure the following before starting the engine: R The legal stipulations in the area where your

vehicle is parked allow engine starting via smartphone. R It is safe to start and run the engine where

your vehicle is parked. R The fuel tank is sufficiently full. R The starter battery is sufficiently charged.

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Charging the starter battery before starting the journey If the vehicle battery is discharged, you can receive a message on your smartphone. You can then start the vehicle with the smartphone to charge the battery. The vehicle is automatically switched off after ten minutes. Ensure the following before starting the engine: R The legal stipulations in the area where your

vehicle is parked allow engine starting via smartphone. R It is safe to start and run the engine where

your vehicle is parked. R The fuel tank is sufficiently full.

Starting the vehicle (Remote Online)

& WARNING Risk of crushing or entrap ment due to unintentional starting of the engine

Limbs could be crushed or trapped if the engine is started unintentionally during service or maintenance work.

# Always secure the engine against unin tentional starting before carrying out maintenance or repair work.

Requirements: R Park positionj is selected. R The anti-theft alarm system is not activated. R The panic alarm is not activated. R The hazard warning light system is switched

off. R The hood is closed. R The doors are closed and locked. R The windows and soft top are closed.

# Start the vehicle using the smartphone. After every engine start, the engine runs for ten minutes.

You can carry out a maximum of two consecu tive starting attempts. You must start the vehicle once with the SmartKey before trying to start the engine again with the smartphone. you can stop the vehicle again at any time.

% Further information can be found in the smartphone app.

Securing the engine against starting before carrying out maintenance or repair work: # Switch on the hazard warning light system. or # Unlock the doors. or # Open a side window or the soft top.

Breaking-in notes

To preserve the engine during the first 1000 miles (1500 km): R Drive at varying road speeds and engine

speeds. R Do not drive at speeds greater than 85 mph

(140 km/h). R Drive the vehicle in drive programA

or;. R Shift to the next highest gear at the very lat

est when the needle reaches the last third before the red area in the tachometer.

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R Do not shift down a gear manually in order to brake. R Avoid overstraining the vehicle, e.g. driving at

full throttle. R Do not depress the accelerator pedal past

the pressure point (kickdown). R Only increase the engine speed gradually and

accelerate the vehicle to full speed after 1000 miles (1500 km).

This also applies when the engine or parts of the drivetrain have been replaced. Please also observe the following breaking-in notes: R In certain driving and driving safety systems,

the sensors adjust automatically while a cer tain distance is being driven after the vehicle has been delivered or after repairs. Full sys tem effectiveness is not reached until the end of this teach-in process. R Brakepads, brake discs and tires that are

either new or have been replaced only ach ieve optimum braking effect and grip after several hundred kilometers of driving. Com

pensate for the reduced braking effect by applying greater force to the brake pedal.

Notes on optimized acceleration

If all necessary requirements and activation con ditions are fulfilled, the best possible accelera tion can be achieved from a standstill. Do not use the optimized acceleration on public roads. Individual wheels could spin and you could lose control of the vehicle. There is an increased risk of skidding and/or accident. Be sure to observe the safety notes and informa tion on ESP (/ page 166).

Pulling away with optimized acceleration

& WARNING Risk of skidding and having an accident from wheels spinning

When you use optimized acceleration, indi vidual wheels could spin and you could lose control of the vehicle.

If ESP is deactivated, there is a risk of skid ding and accident. # Make sure that no persons or obstacles

are in the close vicinity of your vehicle.

Requirements: R The vehicle has been broken in

(/ page 140). R The vehicle and tires are in good condition. R You are on a high-grip roadway. R The engine and transmission are at normal

operating temperature.

* NOTE Increased wear due to optimized acceleration

When pulling away with optimized accelera tion, all components of the drivetrain are subjected to a very high load. This can lead to increased component wear. # Do not always pull away with optimized

acceleration.

# Engage theh drive position (/ page 153).

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# Move the steering wheel to the straight- ahead position.

# Select the sportiest available drive program B orC(/ page 150).

# Deactivate ESP (/ page 168). # Depress and hold the brake pedal firmly with

your left foot. # With your right foot, fully depress the accel

erator pedal. # After no more than five seconds, take your

left foot quickly off the brake, but keep the accelerator pedal depressed. The vehicle pulls away at maximum accelera tion.

# Switch on ESP once the acceleration proce dure is complete.

Ending optimized acceleration # Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. # Reactivate the ESP. % After you pull away with optimized accelera

tion, components of the drivetrain can become very hot, which means that opti

mized acceleration values may be reached again only after a few minutes.

Notes on driving

& WARNING Risk of accident due to objects in the driver's footwell

Objects in the driver's footwell may impede pedal travel or block a depressed pedal. This jeopardizes the operating and road safety of the vehicle. # Stow all objects in the vehicle securely

so that they cannot get into the driver's footwell.

# Always install the floor mats securely and as prescribed in order to ensure that there is always sufficient room for the pedals.

# Do not use loose floor mats and do not place floor mats on top of one another.

& WARNING Risk of accident due to incor rect footwear

Incorrect footwear includes, for example: R Shoes with platform soles R Shoes with high heels R Slippers

# Always wear suitable footwear so that you can operate the pedals safely.

& WARNING Risk of accident if the ignition is switched off while driving

If you switch off the ignition while driving, safety functions are restricted or no longer available. You will need to use considerably more force to steer and brake, for example. # Do not switch off the ignition while driv

ing.

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& DANGER Risk of death caused by exhaust gases

Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling these exhaust gases is hazardous to health and leads to poisoning. # Never leave the engine or, if present,

the auxiliary heating running in an enclosed space without sufficient venti lation.

& WARNING Risk of skidding and of an accident due to shifting down on slippery road surfaces

If you shift down on slippery road surfaces to increase the engine braking effect, the drive wheels may lose traction. # Do not shift down on slippery road sur

faces to increase the engine braking effect.

& DANGER Risk of fatal injury due to poi sonous exhaust gases

If the tailpipe is blocked or sufficient ventila tion is not possible, poisonous exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide may enter the vehi cle. This is the case when the vehicle becomes stuck in snow, for example. # Keep the tailpipe and the area around

the vehicle free from snow when the engine or the stationary heater are run ning.

# Open a window on the side of the vehi cle facing away from the wind to ensure an adequate supply of fresh air.

& WARNING Risk of accident and injury due to being under the influence of alco hol and drugs while driving

Drinking and driving and/or taking drugs and driving are very dangerous combinations. Even a small amount of alcohol or drugs can affect your reflexes, perceptions and judg ment.

The possibility of a serious or even fatal acci dent are greatly increased when you drink or take drugs and drive. # Do not drink or take drugs and drive or

allow anyone to drive who has been drinking or taking drugs.

& WARNING Risk of accident due to the brake system overheating

If you leave your foot on the brake pedal when driving, the brake system may over heat. This increases the braking distance and the brake system may even fail. # Never use the brake pedal as a footrest. # Do not depress the brake pedal and the

accelerator pedal at the same time while driving.

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* NOTE Engine damage due to excessively high engine speeds

The engine will be damaged if you drive with the engine in the overrevving range. # Do not drive with the engine in the over

revving range.

* NOTE Wearing out the brake linings by continuously depressing the brake pedal

# Do not depress the brake pedal contin uously whilst driving.

# To use the braking effect of the engine, shift to a lower gear in good time.

* NOTE Damage to the drivetrain and engine when pulling away

# Do not warm up the engine while the vehicle is stationary. Pull away immedi ately.

# Avoid high engine speeds and driving at full throttle until the engine has reached its operating temperature.

* NOTE Damage to the catalytic converter due to non-combusted fuel

The engine is not running smoothly and is misfiring. Non-combusted fuel may get into the cata lytic converter. # Only depress the accelerator pedal

slightly. # Have the cause rectified immediately at

a qualified specialist workshop.

Notes on driving on salt-treated roads The braking effect is limited on salt-treated roads. Therefore, observe the following notes: R Due to salt build-up on the brake discs and

brakepads, the braking distance can increase considerably or result in braking only on one side R Maintain a much greater safe distance to the

vehicle in front

To remove salt build-up: R Brake occasionally while paying attention to

the traffic conditions R Carefully depress the brake pedal at the end

of the journey and when starting the next journey

Notes on hydroplaning Hydroplaning can take place once a certain amount of water has accumulated on the road surface. Observe the following notes during heavy precip itation or in conditions in which hydroplaning may occur: R Reduce speed R Avoid tire ruts R Avoid sudden steering movements R Brake carefully

% Also observe the notes on regularly checking wheels and tires (/ page 299).

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Notes on driving through water on the road surface Water which has entered into the vehicle can damage the engine, electrics and transmission. Water can also enter the air intake of the engine and cause engine damage. Observe the following if you must drive through water: R The water, when calm, may only reach the

lower edge of the vehicle body. R Drive at a maximum speed of 6 mph

(10 km/h); water can otherwise enter the vehicle interior or engine compartment. R Vehicles traveling in front, or oncoming vehi

cles, can create waves which may exceed the maximum permissible depth of the water.

The braking effect of the brakes is reduced after fording. Brake carefully while paying attention to the traffic conditions until braking power has been fully restored.

ECO start/stop function

Operation of the ECO start/stop function % The ECO start/stop function is not available

in all drive programs, depending on the engine. Observe the status display in the multifunction display for this.

The engine is switched off automatically in the following situations if all vehicle conditions for an automatic engine stop are met: R You brake the vehicle to a standstill in trans

mission positionh ori. R Vehicles with a 48 V on-board electrical

system: you depress the brake pedal when traveling at a low speed.

If the system has detected one of the following situations, the engine will not stop: R You stop at a stop sign and there is no vehi

cle in front of you. R The vehicle that stopped in front of you

starts up again. R You maneuver, turn the steering wheel

sharply or engage reverse gear.

% If the system detects an intelligent stop inhibitor, e.g. a stop sign, the engine will not stop. If you activate the HOLD function or engage the park positionj, the engine can be switched off in spite of an intelligent stop inhibitor.

The engine is restarted automatically if: R You engage transmission positionh ork. R You depress the accelerator pedal. R You open or close the soft top. R An automatic engine start is required by the

vehicle. R You release the brake pedal. R Vehicles with a 48 V on-board electrical

system: - You release the brake pedal on a downhill

gradient and the vehicle does not roll. - The vehicle rolls on a downhill gradient

and does not automatically enter glide mode at 15 mph (20 km/h).

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ECO start/stop function symbols in the multi function display: R The symbol (green) appears when the

vehicle is at a standstill: the engine was switched off by the ECO start/stop function. R The symbol (yellow) appears when the

vehicle is at a standstill: not all vehicle condi tions for an engine stop have been met. R Neither the nor symbol appears

when the vehicle is at a standstill: an intelli gent stop inhibitor was detected, e.g. a stop sign. R Thes symbol appears: the ECO start/

stop function is deactivated or there is a mal function.

If the engine was switched off by the ECO start/ stop function and you leave the vehicle, a warn ing tone sounds and the engine is not restarted. In addition, the following display message appears in the multifunction display: Vehicle Ready to Drive Switch the Ignition Off Before Exiting

If you do not switch off the ignition, it is auto matically switched off after three minutes.

Deactivating or activating the ECO start/ stop function

# Press button1. If indicator lamp2 lights up, the ECO start/ stop function is activated.

% Depending on the model and the vehicle equipment, the button may also be located at a different position in the center console.

ECO display function

The ECO display summarizes your driving char acteristics from the start of the journey to its completion and assists you in achieving the most economical driving style. You can influence consumption by doing the fol lowing: R Drive with particular care R Follow the gearshift recommendations

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The lettering in the segment will light up brightly, the outer edge will light up and the segment will fill up when the following driving style is adop ted: R 1 Steady speed R 2 Gentle deceleration and rolling R 3 Moderate acceleration

The lettering in the segment will be gray, the outer edge will be dark and the segment will empty when the following driving style is adop ted: R 1 Fluctuations in speed R 2 Heavy braking R 3 Sporty acceleration

The ECO display will show you when you have driven economically: R The three segments will fill up completely at

the same time R The edges around all three segments will

light up

The additional range achieved as a result of your driving style in comparison with a driver with a very sporty driving style will be shown in the center of display4. The range displayed does not indicate a fixed reduction in consumption.

ECO Assist function

Vehicles with a 48 V on-board electrical sys tem (EQ Boost technology): ECO Assist analyzes data for the vehicle's expec ted route. This allows the system to optimally adjust the driving style for the route ahead, save fuel and recuperate. If the system detects an event ahead, e.g. a speed limit or a roundabout, it will appear on the multifunction display. The following symbols can be displayed:

Examples of an event ahead

1 Event ahead 2 Distance display for the event ahead 3 "Foot off the accelerator" prompt

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The segments of distance display2 show the distance to the event ahead as follows: R A few segments light up: the event ahead is

near. R Many segments light up: the event ahead is

further away.

When the vehicle nears the event, ECO Assist will calculate the optimal speed for maximum fuel economy and recuperative energy based on the distance, speed and gradient. The Foot off the Accelerator message3 appears on the multifunction display. The first segments in front of the vehicle will turn green. The remaining seg ments will initially stay white. If the driver takes their foot off the accelerator pedal in good time, the remaining segments on the display will suc cessively turn green until the event shown is reached. The drivetrain will be set for maximum fuel economy. Recuperation will charge the bat tery. Recuperation will be adapted to the selec ted drive program. The event will be shown for a short time after it has been passed. If there is no response to the

Foot off the Accelerator prompt, the segments will remain white. If the event involves a vehicle in front, all seg ments will immediately turn green once there is a response to the Foot off the Accelerator prompt. For active ECO Assist in drive program;, symbol3 will appear on the multifunction dis play and on the Head-up Display beside trans mission positionh. Symbol3 will also appear when the assistant display is not selected. If the system does not intervene during the event ahead, nothing will be displayed. The sys tem will be passive. ECO Assist is active only in drive programs; andA.

System limits ECO Assist can function even more precisely if the route is adhered to when route guidance is active. The basic function is also available with out active route guidance. Not all information and traffic situations can be foreseen. The qual ity depends on the map data.

ECO Assist is only an aid. The driver is responsi ble for keeping a safe distance from the vehicle in front, for vehicle speed and for braking in good time. The driver must be ready to brake at all times irrespective of whether the system intervenes. The system may be impaired or may not function in the following situations: R If visibility is poor, e.g. due to insufficient illu

mination of the road, highly variable shade conditions, rain, snow, fog or heavy spray. R If there is glare, e.g. from oncoming traffic,

direct sunlight or reflections. R If there is dirt on the windshield in the area

of the multifunction camera or the camera is fogged up, damaged or obscured. R If traffic signs are hard to discern, e.g. due to

dirt, snow or insufficient lighting, or because they are obscured. R If the information on the navigation system's

digital map is incorrect or out of date. R If signs are ambiguous, e.g. traffic signs in

roadworks or in adjacent lanes.

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Displaying ECO Assist

On-board computer: 4 DriveAssist # Select ECO Assist.

DYNAMIC SELECT switch Function of the DYNAMIC SELECT switch

* NOTE Mercedes-AMG vehicles

# Observe the notes in the Supplement. You could otherwise fail to recognize dangers.

% Depending on the engine and equipment, the vehicle has different drive programs.

Use the DYNAMIC SELECT switch to change between the following drive programs. The drive program selected appears in the multi function display of the on-board computer. = Individual R Individual settings

B Sport+ R Particularly sporty driving R Emphasizes the vehicle's own oversteering

and understeering characteristics for a more active driving style R Only suitable for good road conditions, a dry

road surface and a clear stretch of road

C Sport R Continues to offer stability but with a sporty

setup R Allows the sporty driver a more active driving

style R Only suitable for good road conditions, a dry

road surface and a clear stretch of road

A Comfort R Comfortable and economical driving R Balance between traction and stability R Recommended for all road conditions

; Eco R Particularly economical driving

R Balance between traction and stability R Recommended for all road conditions

Depending on the drive program, the following systems change their characteristics: R Drive:

- Engine and transmission management - Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC R ESP

R Electric power steering

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Selecting the drive program

# Press DYNAMIC SELECT switch1 forwards or backwards. The drive program selected appears in the multifunction display.

Configuring DYNAMIC SELECT (multimedia system)

Multimedia system: 4 5 Settings 5 Vehicle 5 DYNAMIC SELECT

Setting drive program I # Select Individual Configuration. # Select and set a category.

Switching the restoration display on or off # Switch Request at Start on or off.

Function on: the next time the vehicle is started a prompt appears asking whether the last active drive program should be restored. If the ECO start/stop function was deactivated, an addi tional prompt appears asking if the function should remain deactivated. % The prompt appears only if the previously

active settings deviate from the standard settings.

Function off: the next time the vehicle is star ted theA drive program is set automatically.

The ECO start/stop function is activated auto matically. % This function must be activated for each user

profile separately. Only when this function is activated will the drive program and Eco start/stop setting for the previous journey be saved for the respective user profile.

Displaying vehicle data

Multimedia system: 4 5 Info # Select Vehicle.

The vehicle data is displayed.

Displaying engine data

Multimedia system: 4 5 Info # Select Engine.

The engine data is displayed.

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% The actual (maximum) values that can be achieved for engine output and engine tor que may deviate from the certified values within the country-specific guidelines for permissible tolerances (basis: UN-ECE No. 85 or country-specific guidelines). Factors that can influence this are, for exam ple: R Sea level R Fuel grade R Outside temperature R Operating temperature of the engine

% The values displayed serve only as orienta tion. The values for engine output and engine torque shown in the media display may deviate from the actual values.

Calling up the consumption indicator

Multimedia system: 4 5 Info # Select Consumption.

The current and average consumption is dis played.

Automatic transmission DIRECT SELECT lever

Function of the DIRECT SELECT lever

& WARNING Risk of accident due to incor rect gearshifting

If the engine speed is higher than the idle speed and you engage the transmission posi tionh ork, the vehicle may accelerate sharply. # If you engage the transmission position

h ork when the vehicle is at a standstill, always depress the brake pedal firmly and do not accelerate at the same time.

& WARNING Risk of accident and injury due to children left unattended in the vehicle

If children are left unsupervised in the vehi cle, they could, in particular: R Open doors, thereby endangering other

persons or road users. R Get out and be struck by oncoming traf

fic. R Operate vehicle equipment and become

trapped, for example.

In addition, the children could also set the vehicle in motion, for example by: R Releasing the parking brake. R Changing the transmission position. R Starting the vehicle.

# Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.

# When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.

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# Keep the vehicle SmartKey out of reach of children.

Use the DIRECT SELECT lever to switch the transmission position. The current transmission position is displayed in the multifunction display.

j Park position k Reverse gear

i Neutral h Drive position

Engaging reverse gear R # Depress the brake pedal and push the

DIRECT SELECT lever upwards past the first point of resistance.

Engaging neutral N # Depress the brake pedal and push the

DIRECT SELECT lever up or down to the first point of resistance.

% To shift into neutrali with the ignition on, push the selector lever up or down for sev eral seconds to the first point of resistance.

Subsequently releasing the brake pedal will allow you to move the vehicle freely, e.g. to push it or tow it away.

Proceed as follows if you want the automatic transmission to remain in neutrali, even if the ignition is switched off or the driver's door is opened: # Depress the brake pedal and engage neutral

i when the vehicle is at a standstill.

# Release the brake pedal. # Switch the ignition off. % If you then exit the vehicle leaving the

SmartKey in the vehicle, the automatic trans mission remains in neutrali.

Engaging park position P # Observe the notes on parking the vehicle

(/ page 157). # Depress the brake pedal until the vehicle is

at a standstill. # When the vehicle is at a standstill, press but

tonj. When the transmission position display showsj, the park position is engaged. If no transmission position displayj appears, secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling away.

% Depending on the situation, it may take a short time untilj is engaged. Therefore, always pay attention to the transmission position display.

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Park positionj is engaged automatically if one of the following conditions is met: R You switch off the ignition when the vehicle

is stationary and the transmission position is h ork. R You open the driver's door when the vehicle

is at a standstill or when driving at a very low speed and the transmission position ish or k.

% To maneuver with an open driver's door, open the driver's door while at a standstill and engage transmission positionh ork again.

Engaging drive position D # Depress the brake pedal and push the

DIRECT SELECT lever down past the first point of resistance.

When the automatic transmission is in transmis sion positionh, it shifts the gears automati cally. This depends, among other things, on the following factors: R The selected drive program R The position of the accelerator pedal

R The driving speed

Manual gearshifting

When the automatic transmission is shifted to positionh, you can manually shift it with the steering wheel gearshift paddle. If permitted, the automatic transmission shifts to a higher or lower gear depending on the steering wheel gearshift paddle being pulled. You have two options to manually shift the auto matic transmission: R Temporary setting R Permanent setting

The gears shift automatically when manual gear shifting is deactivated. Temporary setting: # To activate: pull steering wheel gearshift

paddle1 or2. Manual gearshifting is activated for a short time. The transmission position display showsp and the current gear.

% How long the manual gearshifting stays acti vated is dependent on various factors. Manual gearshifting can be automatically deactivated in the following cases: R Changing the drive program R Restarting the vehicle R When the transmission positionh is

engaged again R Driving style

# To shift up: pull steering wheel gearshift paddle2.

# To shift down: pull steering wheel gearshift paddle1.

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# To deactivate: pull steering wheel gearshift paddle2 and hold it in place. The transmission position display showsh.

Permanent setting: # Change to drive program=(/ page 150). # Select drive settingp (/ page 150).

Gearshift recommendation

The gearshift recommendation assists you in adopting an economical driving style.

# If gearshift recommendation1 appears next to the transmission position display, shift to the recommended gear.

Using kickdown

# Maximum acceleration: depress the accel erator pedal beyond the pressure point.

To protect against engine overrev, the automatic transmission shifts up to the next gear when maximum engine speed has been reached.

Glide mode function

* NOTE Mercedes-AMG vehicles

# Observe the notes in the Supplement. You could otherwise fail to recognize dangers.

With an anticipatory driving style, glide mode helps you to reduce fuel consumption.

Glide mode is characterized by the following: R The combustion engine is disconnected from

the drivetrain and continues to run in neutral. R The transmission position displayh is

shown in green. R Vehicles with 48 V on-board electrical

system (EQ-Boost technology): the com bustion engine can be switched off. All of the vehicle functions remain active.

Glide mode is activated if the following condi tions are met: R Drive program; is selected. R The speed is within a suitable range. R The road's course is suitable, e.g. no steep

uphill or downhill inclines or tight curves. R you do not depress the accelerator or brake

pedal (except for light brake applications).

% Glide mode can also be activated if you have selected the "Eco" setting for the drive in the drive program=.

Glide mode is deactivated again if one of the conditions is no longer met.

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Glide mode can also be prevented by the follow ing parameters: R Incline R Downhill gradient R Temperature R Height R Speed R Operating status of the engine R Traffic situation

Function of the 4MATIC 4MATIC ensures that all four wheels are driven. Together with ESP and 4ETS, 4MATIC improves the traction of your vehicle whenever a driven wheel spins due to insufficient traction. If you fail to adapt your driving style, 4MATIC can neither reduce the risk of an accident nor over ride the laws of physics. 4MATIC cannot take account of road, weather and traffic conditions. 4MATIC is only an aid. You are responsible espe cially for maintaining a safe distance from the

vehicle in front, for vehicle speed, for braking in good time and for staying in lane. % In wintry road conditions, the maximum

effect of 4MATIC can be achieved only if you use winter tires (M+S tires), with snow chains if necessary.

Refueling Refueling the vehicle

& WARNING Risk of fire or explosion from fuel

Fuels are highly flammable. # Fire, open flames, smoking and creation

of sparks must be avoided. # Switch off the ignition and, if available,

the stationary heater, before and while refueling the vehicle.

& WARNING Risk of injury from fuels

Fuels are poisonous and hazardous to your health.

# Do not swallow fuel or let it come into contact with skin, eyes or clothing.

# Do not inhale fuel vapor. # Keep children away from fuel. # Keep doors and windows closed during

the refueling process.

If you or other people come into contact with fuel, observe the following: # Immediately rinse fuel off your skin with

soap and water. # If fuel comes into contact with your

eyes, immediately rinse them thor oughly with clean water. Seek medical attention immediately.

# If you swallow fuel, seek medical atten tion immediately. Do not induce vomit ing.

# Change immediately out of clothing that has come into contact with fuel.

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& WARNING Risk of fire and explosion due to electrostatic charge

Electrostatic charge can ignite fuel vapor. # Before you open the fuel filler cap or

take hold of the pump nozzle, touch the metallic vehicle body.

# To avoid creating another electrostatic charge, do not get into the vehicle again during the refueling process.

* NOTE Damage caused by the wrong fuel

Vehicles with a gasoline engine: Even small amounts of the wrong fuel could result in damage to the fuel system, the engine and the emission control system. # Only refuel with low-sulfur gasoline.

This fuel may contain up to 10% ethanol. Your vehicle is suitable for use with E10 fuel. Never refuel with one of the following fuels: R Diesel

R Gasoline with more than 10% ethanol by volume, e.g. E15, E85, E100 R Gasoline with more than 3% methanol by

volume, e.g. M15, M30, M85, M100 R Gasoline with additives containing metal

If you have accidentally refueled with the wrong fuel: # Do not switch the ignition on. # Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

* NOTE Do not use diesel to refuel vehi cles with a gasoline engine

If you have accidentally refueled with the wrong fuel: R Do not switch the ignition on. Otherwise

fuel can enter the engine. Even small amounts of the wrong fuel could result in damage to the fuel system and the engine. The repair costs are high.

# Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

# Have the fuel tank and fuel lines drained completely.

* NOTE Damage to the fuel system caused by overfilled fuel tanks

# Only fill the fuel tank until the pump nozzle switches off.

* NOTE Fuel may spray out when you remove the fuel pump nozzle

# Only fill the fuel tank until the pump nozzle switches off.

Requirements: R The vehicle is unlocked.

% Do not get into the vehicle again during the refueling process. Otherwise, electrostatic charge could build up again.

Observe the notes on operating fluids and fuel. Only refuel with fuel that has at least the octane number specified in the information label in the

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fuel filler flap. Otherwise, engine output can be reduced and fuel consumption increased.

1 Fuel filler flap 2 Bracket for fuel filler cap 3 Tire pressure table 4 QR code for rescue card 5 Stationary heater indication 6 Fuel type

# Press on the back area of fuel filler flap1. # Turn the fuel filler cap counter-clockwise and

remove it. # Insert the fuel filler cap from above into

bracket2. # Completely insert the pump nozzle into the

tank filler neck, hook in place and refuel. # Only fill the fuel tank until the pump nozzle

switches off. # Replace the cap on the filler neck and turn

clockwise until it engages audibly. # Close fuel filler flap1.

Parking Parking the vehicle

& WARNING Risk of accident and injury caused by an insufficiently secured vehi cle rolling away

If the vehicle is not securely parked suffi ciently, it can roll away in an uncontrolled way even at a slight downhill gradient.

# On uphill or downhill gradients, turn the front wheels so that the vehicle rolls towards the curb if it starts moving.

# Apply the parking brake. # Switch the transmission to positionj.

& WARNING Risk of fire caused by hot exhaust system parts

Flammable materials such as leaves, grass or twigs may ignite. # Park the vehicle so that no flammable

material can come into contact with hot vehicle components.

# In particular, do not park on dry grass land or harvested grain fields.

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& WARNING Risk of accident and injury due to children left unattended in the vehicle

If children are left unsupervised in the vehi cle, they could, in particular: R Open doors, thereby endangering other

persons or road users. R Get out and be struck by oncoming traf

fic. R Operate vehicle equipment and become

trapped, for example.

In addition, the children could also set the vehicle in motion, for example by: R Releasing the parking brake. R Changing the transmission position. R Starting the vehicle.

# Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.

# When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.

# Keep the vehicle SmartKey out of reach of children.

* NOTE Damage to the vehicle due to it rolling away

# Always secure the vehicle against roll ing away.

* NOTE Damage due to the vehicle lower ing

Vehicles with AIR BODY CONTROL or level control: The vehicle can lower because of temperature differences or longer non- operational times. This can cause damage to parts of the body. # When stopping the vehicle and when

driving off, make sure that there are no obstacles such as curbs under or in the immediate vicinity of the body.

# Bring the vehicle to a standstill by pressing the brake pedal.

# On gradients, turn the front wheels so that the vehicle will roll towards the curb if it starts moving.

# Apply the electric parking brake.

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# Engage transmission positionj in a station ary vehicle with the brake pedal applied (/ page 152).

# Switch off the engine and the ignition by pressing button1.

# Release the service brake slowly. # Get out of the vehicle and lock it. % When you park the vehicle, you can still

operate the side windows and the soft top for approximately four minutes if the driver's door is closed.

Garage door opener

Programming buttons for the garage door opener

& DANGER Risk of death caused by exhaust gases

Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling these exhaust gases is hazardous to health and leads to poisoning.

# Never leave the engine or, if present, the auxiliary heating running in an enclosed space without sufficient venti lation.

& WARNING Risk of injury when opening or closing a door with the garage door opener

When you operate or program the door with the integrated garage door opener, persons in the range of movement of the door may become trapped or be struck by the door. # Always make sure that nobody is within

the range of movement of the door.

Only operate the following doors using the garage door opener: R Doors with a safety stop and reversing fea

ture R Doors which conform to the current U.S.

safety standards

Requirements: R The vehicle has been parked outside the

garage or outside the range of movement of the door. R The engine is switched off. R The ignition is switched on.

% The garage door opener function is always available when the ignition is switched on.

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# Check if the transmitter frequency of the remote control has the frequency range of 280 to 868 MHz. Radio equipment approval number: R NZLMUAHL5 (USA) R 4112A-MUAHL5 (Canada)

# Press and hold button1,2 or3 that you wish to program. Indicator lamp4 flashes yellow.

% It can take up to 20 seconds before the indi cator lamp flashes yellow.

# Release the previously pressed button. Indicator lamp4 continues to flash yellow.

# Point remote control6 from a distance of 0.4 in (1 cm) to 3 in (8 cm) towards button 1,2 or3.

# Press and hold button5 of remote control 6 until one of the following signals appears: R Indicator lamp4 lights up green contin

uously. Programming is complete. R Indicator lamp4 flashes green. Pro

gramming was successful. Additionally,

synchronization of the rolling code with the door system must also be carried out.

# If indicator lamp4 does not light up or flash green: repeat the procedure.

# Release all of the buttons. % The remote control for the door drive is not

included in the scope of delivery of the garage door opener.

Synchronizing the rolling code

Requirements: R The door system uses a rolling code. R The vehicle must be within range of the

garage door or door drive. R The vehicle as well as persons and objects

are located outside the range of movement of the door.

# Press the programming button on the door drive unit. Initiate the next step within approximately 30 seconds.

# Press previously programmed button1,2 or3 repeatedly until the door closes. When the door closes, programming is com pleted.

% Please also read the operating instructions for the door drive.

Troubleshooting when programming the remote control # Check if the transmitter frequency of remote

control6 is supported. # Replace the batteries in remote control6. # Hold remote control6 at various angles

from a distance of 0.4 in (1 cm) to 3 in (8 cm) front of the inside rearview mirror. You should test every position for at least 25 seconds before trying another position.

# Hold remote control6 at the same angles at various distances in front of the inside rear view mirror. You should test every position for at least 25 seconds before trying another position.

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# On remote controls that transmit only for a limited period, press button5 on remote control6 again before transmission ends.

# Align the antenna line of the door opener unit with the remote control.

% Support and additional information on pro gramming: R On the toll free HomeLink Hotline on

1-800-355-3515 R On the Internet at https://

www.homelink.com/mercedes

Opening or closing the garage door

Requirements: R The corresponding button is programmed to

operate the door.

# Press and hold buttons1,2 or3 until the door opens or closes.

# If indicator lamp4 flashes yellow after approximately 20 seconds: press and hold the previously pressed button again until the door opens or closes.

Clearing the garage door opener memory # Press and hold buttons1 and3.

Indicator lamp4 lights up yellow. # If indicator lamp4 flashes green: release

buttons1 and3. The entire memory has been deleted.

Electric parking brake

Function of the electric parking brake (apply ing automatically)

& WARNING Risk of accident and injury due to children left unattended in the vehicle

If children are left unsupervised in the vehi cle, they could, in particular: R Open doors, thereby endangering other

persons or road users. R Get out and be struck by oncoming traf

fic. R Operate vehicle equipment and become

trapped, for example.

In addition, the children could also set the vehicle in motion, for example by: R Releasing the parking brake. R Changing the transmission position. R Starting the vehicle.

# Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.

# When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.

# Keep the vehicle SmartKey out of reach of children.

The electric parking brake is applied if the trans mission is in positionj and one of the follow ing conditions is fulfilled: R The engine is switched off. R The seat belt tongue is not inserted in the

seat belt buckle of the driver's seat and the driver's door is opened.

% To prevent application: pull the handle of the electric parking brake (/ page 162).

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In the following situations, the electric parking brake is also applied: R Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is bringing

the vehicle to a standstill. R The HOLD function is keeping the vehicle sta

tionary. R Active Parking Assist is keeping the vehicle

stationary.

This is the case if one of the following conditions is also fulfilled: R The engine is switched off. R The seat belt tongue is not inserted in the

seat belt buckle of the driver's seat and the driver's door is opened. R There is a system malfunction. R The power supply is insufficient. R The vehicle is stationary for a lengthy period.

When the electric parking brake is applied, the redF (USA) or! (Canada) indicator lamp lights up in the instrument cluster.

The electric parking brake is not automatically applied if the engine is switched off by the ECO start/stop function.

Electric parking brake function (releasing automatically) The electric parking brake is released when the following conditions are fulfilled: R The driver's door is closed. R The engine is running. R The transmission is in positionh ork and

you depress the accelerator pedal or you shift from transmission positionj toh or k when on level ground with the driver's door closed. R If the transmission is in positionk, the

trunk lid must be closed. R The seat belt tongue is inserted into the seat

belt buckle of the driver's seat. If the seat belt tongue is not inserted into the seat belt buckle of the driver's seat, one of the following conditions must be fulfilled: - You shift from transmission positionj.

- You have previously driven at speeds greater than 2 mph (3 km/h).

When the electric parking brake is released, the redF (USA) or! (Canada) indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes out.

Applying/releasing the electric parking brake manually

Applying

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# Push handle1. The redF (USA) or! (Canada) indica tor lamp lights up in the instrument cluster.

% The electric parking brake is only securely applied if the indicator lamp is lit continu ously.

Releasing # Switch on the ignition. # Pull handle1.

The redF (USA) or! (Canada) indica tor lamp in the instrument cluster goes out.

Emergency braking # Press and hold handle1.

As long as the vehicle is driving, the Please Release Parking Brake message is displayed and the red! indicator lamp flashes. When the vehicle has been braked to a standstill, the electric parking brake is applied. The redF (USA) or! (Can ada) indicator lamp lights up in the instru ment cluster.

Notes on parking the vehicle for an extended period

If you leave the vehicle parked for longer than six weeks, it may suffer damage through disuse. The 12 V battery may also be impaired or dam aged by heavy discharging. % Further information can be obtained at a

qualified specialist workshop.

Standby mode (extension of the starter bat tery's period out of use)

Standby mode function % This function is not available for all models. If standby mode is activated, energy loss will be minimised during extended periods of non-oper ation. Standby mode is characterised by the following: R The starter battery is preserved. R The maximum non-operational time appears

in the media display. R The connection to online services is interrup

ted.

R The ATA (anti-theft alarm system) is not avail able. R The function for detecting collisions on a

parked vehicle is not available.

If the following conditions are fulfilled, standby mode can be activated or deactivated using the multimedia system: R The engine is switched off. R The ignition is switched on.

Exceeding the vehicle's displayed non-opera tional time may cause inconvenience, i.e. it can not be guaranteed that the starter battery will reliably start the engine. The starter battery must be charged first in the following situations: R The vehicle's non-operational time must be

extended. R The Battery Charge Insufficient for Standby

Mode message appears in the media display.

% Standby mode is automatically deactivated when the ignition is switched on.

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Activating/deactivating standby mode (park ing the vehicle for an extended period)

Requirements: R The engine is switched off.

Multimedia system: 4 5 Settings 5 Vehicle # Activate or deactivate Standby Mode. # Select Yes.

Driving and driving safety systems Driving systems and your responsibility

Your vehicle is equipped with driving systems which assist you in driving, parking and maneu vering the vehicle. The driving systems are only aids. They are not a substitute for your attention to the surroundings and do not relieve you of your responsibility pertaining to road traffic law. The driver is always responsible for maintaining a safe distance to the vehicle in front, for vehicle speed, for braking in good time and for staying in lane. Pay attention to the traffic conditions at all times and intervene when necessary. Be

aware of the limitations regarding the safe use of these systems. Driving systems can neither reduce the risk of accident if you fail to adapt your driving style nor override the laws of physics. They cannot always take into account road, weather or traffic condi tions.

Information on vehicle sensors and cameras

Some driving and driving safety systems use cameras as well as radar or ultrasonic sensors to monitor the area in front of, behind or next to the vehicle.

% The radar sensors are integrated behind the bumpers and/or behind the Mercedes star.

1 Cameras in the outside mirrors 2 Multifunction camera 3 Front camera 4 Ultrasonic sensors 5 Rear view camera

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& WARNING Risk of accident due to restricted detection performance of vehi cle sensors and cameras

If the area around vehicle sensors or cam eras is covered, damaged or dirty, certain driving and safety systems cannot function correctly. There is a risk of an accident. # Keep the area around vehicle sensors

or cameras clear of any obstructions and clean.

# Have damage to the bumper, radiator grille or stone chipping in the area of the front and rear windows repaired at a qualified specialist workshop.

Particularly, keep the areas around the sensors and cameras free of dirt, ice or slush (/ page 276). The sensors and cameras may not be covered and the detection ranges around them must be kept free. Do not attach additional license plate brackets, advertisements, stickers, foils or foils to protect against stone chippings in the detection range of the sensors and cameras.

Make sure that there are no overhanging loads protruding into the detection range. If there is damage to a bumper or the radiator grille, or after an impact, have the function of the sensors checked at a qualified specialist workshop. Have damage or stone chipping in the area of the cameras on the windshield and rear window repaired at a qualified specialist work shop.

Overview of driving systems and driving safety systems

R ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) (/ page 166) R BAS (Brake Assist System) (/ page 166) R ESP (Electronic Stability Program)

(/ page 166) R ESP Crosswind Assist (/ page 167) R EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution)

(/ page 168) R STEER CONTROL (/ page 168) R HOLD function (/ page 168)

R Hill Start Assist (/ page 169) R ATTENTION ASSIST (/ page 170) R Cruise control (/ page 171) R Traffic Sign Assist (/ page 190) R DYNAMIC BODY CONTROL (/ page 199) R AIR BODY CONTROL (/ page 199)

Driving Assistance package The following functions are part of the Driving Assistance Package. Certain functions are only available in some countries. Some functions are also available without the Driving Assistance Package, albeit with restricted functionality. R Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC

(/ page 174) R Active Speed Limit Assist (country-depend

ent) (/ page 178) R Route-based speed adaptation (country-

dependent) (/ page 179) R Active Brake Assist (/ page 185) R Active Steering Assist (country-dependent)

(/ page 181)

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R Active Emergency Stop Assist (country- dependent) (/ page 183) R Active Lane Change Assist (country-depend

ent) (/ page 184) R Active Stop-and-Go Assist (country-depend

ent) (/ page 181) R Blind Spot Assist and Active Blind Spot Assist

with exit warning (/ page 194) R Active Lane Keeping Assist (/ page 197)

Parking Package R Parking Assist PARKTRONIC (/ page 207) R Rear view camera (/ page 202) R Surround view camera (/ page 204) R Active Parking Assist (country-dependent)

(/ page 211)

Function of ABS

The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) regulates the brake pressure in critical driving situations: R During braking, e.g. at full brake application

or insufficient tire traction, the wheels are prevented from locking.

R Vehicle steerability while braking is ensured.

If ABS intervenes when braking, you will feel a pulsing in the brake pedal. The pulsating brake pedal can be an indication of hazardous road conditions and can serve as a reminder to take extra care while driving.

Function of BAS

The Brake Assist System (BAS) supports your emergency braking situation with additional brake force. If you depress the brake pedal quickly, BAS is activated: R BAS automatically boosts the brake pres

sure. R BAS can shorten the braking distance. R ABS prevents the wheels from locking.

The brakes will function as usual once you release the brake pedal. BAS is deactivated.

Function of ESP (Electronic Stability Pro gram)

& WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP is deactivated

If you deactivate ESP, ESP cannot carry out vehicle stabilization. # ESP should only be deactivated in the

following situations.

* NOTE Mercedes-AMG vehicles

# Observe the notes in the Supplement. You could otherwise fail to recognize dangers.

ESP can monitor and improve driving stability and traction in the following situations, within physical limits: R When pulling away on a wet or slippery road. R When braking.

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If the vehicle deviates from the direction desired by the driver, ESP can stabilize the vehicle by intervening in the following ways: R One or more wheels are braked. R The engine output is adapted according to

the situation.

When ESP is deactivated, the warning lamp lights up continuously: R Driving stability will no longer be improved. R The drive wheels could spin. R ETS/4ETS traction control is still active.

% When ESP is deactivated, you are still assis ted by ESP when braking.

When the warning lamp flashes, one or several wheels has reached its grip limit: R Adapt your driving style to suit the current

road and weather conditions. R Do not deactivate ESP. R Only depress the accelerator pedal as far as

is necessary when pulling away.

Deactivate ESP in the following situations to improve traction: R When using snow chains. R In deep snow. R On sand or gravel.

% Spinning the wheels results in a cutting action, which enhances traction.

If the ESP warning lamp lights up continu ously, ESP is not available due to a malfunction. Observe the following information: R Warning and indicator lamps (/ page 392) R Display messages (/ page 343)

ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System) ETS/4ETS traction control is part of ESP and makes it possible to pull away and accelerate on a slippery road. ETS/4ETS can improve the vehicle's traction by intervening in the following ways: R The drive wheels are braked individually if

they spin.

R More drive torque is transferred to the wheel or wheels with traction.

Influence of drive programs on ESP

The drive programs enable ESP to adapt to dif ferent weather and road conditions as well as the driver's preferred driving style. Depending on the selected drive program, the appropriate ESP mode will be activated. You can select the drive programs using the DYNAMIC SELECT switch (/ page 150).

Function of ESP Crosswind Assist

ESP Crosswind Assist detects sudden gusts of side wind and helps the driver to keep the vehi cle in the lane: R ESP Crosswind Assist is active at vehicle

speeds between approx. 47 mph (75 km/h) and 125 mph (200 km/h) when driving straight ahead or cornering slightly. R The vehicle is stabilized by means of individ

ual brake application on one side.

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Activating/deactivating ESP (Electronic Sta bility Program)

Multimedia system: 4 5 Settings 5 Quick Access % ESP can only be activated/deactivated

using quick access when at least one other function is available in quick access. ESP can otherwise be found in the Assistance menu.

* NOTE Mercedes-AMG vehicles

# Observe the notes in the Supplement. You could otherwise fail to recognize dangers.

# Select ESP. # Select On or Off.

ESP is deactivated if the ESP OFF warn ing lamp lights up continuously in the instrument cluster.

Observe the information on warning lamps and display messages which may be shown in the instrument cluster.

Function of EBD

Electronic Breakforce Distribution (EBD) is char acterized by the following: R Monitoring and regulating the brake pressure

on the rear wheels. R Improved driving stability when braking,

especially on bends.

Function of STEER CONTROL

STEER CONTROL helps you by transmitting a noticeable steering force to the steering wheel in the direction required for vehicle stabilization. This steering recommendation is given in the fol lowing situations: R Both right wheels or both left wheels are on

a wet or slippery road surface when you brake R The vehicle starts to skid

System limits STEER CONTROL may be impaired or may not function in the following situations: R ESP is deactivated. R ESP is malfunctioning. R The steering is malfunctioning.

If ESP is malfunctioning, you will be assisted further by the electric power steering.

HOLD function

HOLD function The HOLD function holds the vehicle at a stand still without requiring you to depress the brake pedal, e.g. while waiting in traffic. The HOLD function is only an aid. The responsi bility for the vehicle safely standing still remains with the driver.

System limits The HOLD function is only intended to provide assistance when driving and is not a sufficient means of safeguarding the vehicle against rolling away when stationary.

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R The incline must not be greater than 30%.

Activating/deactivating the HOLD function

& WARNING Risk of an accident due to the HOLD function being active when you leave the vehicle

If the vehicle is only braked with the HOLD function it could, in the following situations, roll away: R If there is a malfunction in the system or

in the power supply. R If the HOLD function is deactivated by

depressing the accelerator pedal or brake pedal, e.g. by a vehicle occupant.

# Always secure the vehicle against roll ing away before you leave it.

Requirements: R The vehicle is stationary. R The driver's door is closed or the seat belt on

the driver's side is fastened.

R The engine is running or has been automati cally switched off by the ECO start/stop function. R The electric parking brake is released. R Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is deacti

vated. R The transmission is in positionh,k ori.

Activating the HOLD function # Depress the brake pedal, and after a short

time quickly depress further until the display appears in the multifunction display.

# Release the brake pedal.

Deactivating the HOLD function # Depress the accelerator pedal to pull away. or # Depress the brake pedal until the dis

play disappears from the multifunction dis play.

The HOLD function is deactivated in the follow ing situations: R Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is activa

ted.

R The transmission is shifted to positionj. R The vehicle is secured with the electric park

ing brake.

In the following situations, the vehicle is held by transmission positionj and/or by the electric parking brake: R The seat belt is unfastened and the driver's

door is opened. R The vehicle is switched off. R There is a malfunction in the system or the

power supply is insufficient.

Function of Hill Start Assist

Hill Start Assist holds the vehicle for a short time when pulling away on a hill under the fol lowing conditions: R The transmission is in positionh ork. R The electric parking brake is released.

This gives you enough time to move your foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal and depress it before the vehicle begins to roll away.

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& WARNING Risk of accident and injury due to the vehicle rolling away

After a short time, Hill Start Assist no longer holds the vehicle. # Swiftly move your foot from the brake

pedal to the accelerator pedal. Do not leave the vehicle when it is being held by Hill Start Assist.

ATTENTION ASSIST

Function of ATTENTION ASSIST ATTENTION ASSIST assists you on long, monoto nous journeys, e.g. on highways and trunk roads. If ATTENTION ASSIST detects indicators of fati gue or increasing lapses in concentration on the part of the driver, it suggests taking a break. ATTENTION ASSIST is only an aid. It cannot always detect fatigue or lapses in concentration in time. The system is not a substitute for a well- rested and attentive driver. On long journeys, take regular breaks in good time that allow for adequate recuperation.

You can choose between two settings: R Standard: normal system sensitivity. R Sensitive: higher system sensitivity. The

driver is warned earlier and the attention level detected by ATTENTION ASSIST is adap ted accordingly.

If drowsiness or increasing lapses in concentra tion are detected, the ATTENTION ASSIST: Take a Break! warning appears in the Instrument Dis play. You can acknowledge the message and take a break where necessary. If you do not take a break and ATTENTION ASSIST continues to detect increasing lapses in concentration, you will be warned again after a minimum of 15 minutes.

You can have the following status information for ATTENTION ASSIST displayed in the assistance menu of the on-board computer: R The length of the journey since the last

break. R The attention level determined by ATTENTION

ASSIST: - The fuller the circle, the higher the atten

tional level determined - As your attention wanes, the circle in the

center of the display becomes smaller

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If ATTENTION ASSIST is unable to calculate the attention level and cannot issue a warning, the System Suspended message appears. If a warning is given in the Instrument Display, the multimedia system offers to search for a rest area. You can select a rest area and start naviga tion to this rest area. This function can be activa ted and deactivated in the multimedia system. If ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated, the symbol appears in the assistance graphic in the Instrument Display when the engine is running. ATTENTION ASSIST is activated automatically when the engine is re-started. The last selected sensitivity level remains stored.

System limits ATTENTION ASSIST is active in the 37 mph (60 km/h) to 124 mph (200 km/h) speed range. Particularly in the following situations, ATTEN TION ASSIST only functions in a restricted man ner and warnings may be delayed or not occur: R If you have been driving for less than approx

imately 30 minutes.

R If the road condition is poor (uneven road surface or potholes). R If there is a strong side wind. R If you adopt a sporty driving style (high cor

nering speeds or high rates of acceleration). R If the Steering Assist function of Active Dis

tance Assist DISTRONIC is active. R If the time has been set incorrectly. R If you change lanes and vary your speed fre

quently In active driving situations.

The ATTENTION ASSIST drowsiness or alertness assessment is reset and restarted when continu ing the journey in the following situations: R If you switch off the engine. R If you unfasten your seat belt and open the

driver's door (e.g. to change drivers or take a break).

Setting ATTENTION ASSIST Multimedia system: 4 5 Settings 5 Assistance 5 Attention Assist

Setting options # Select Standard, Sensitive or Off.

Suggesting a rest area # Select Suggest Rest Area. # Activate or deactivate the function.

If ATTENTION ASSIST detects fatigue or increasing lack of attention, it suggests a rest area in the vicinity.

# Select the suggested rest area. You are guided to the selected rest area.

Speed control cruise control

Function of cruise control Cruise control regulates the speed to the value selected by the driver. If you accelerate to overtake, for example, the stored speed is not deleted. If you remove your

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foot from the accelerator pedal after overtaking, cruise control will resume speed regulation back to the stored speed. You can store any speed above 15 mph (20 km/h) up to the maximum design speed. Observe the notes on driving systems and your responsibility; you may otherwise fail to recog nize dangers (/ page 164). MercedesAMG vehicles: Cruise control is available up to a maximum speed of 155 mph (250 km/h).

Displays on the multifunction display Rh (gray): cruise control is selected but

not yet activated. Rh (green): cruise control is active.

A stored speed appears along with theh dis play. % The segments between the stored speed and

the end of the segment display light up in the speedometer.

System limits Cruise control may be unable to maintain the stored speed on uphill gradients. The stored speed is resumed when the gradient evens out. Change into a lower gear in good time on long and steep downhill gradients. Take particular note of this when driving a laden vehicle. By doing so, you will make use of the engine's brak ing effect. This relieves the load on the brake system and prevents the brakes from overheat ing and wearing too quickly. Do not use cruise control in the following situa tions: R In traffic situations which require frequent

changes of speed, e.g. in heavy traffic, on winding roads. R On slippery roads. Accelerating can cause

the drive wheels to lose traction and the vehicle could then skid. R If you are driving when visibility is poor.

Operating cruise control

& WARNING Risk of accident due to stored speed

If you call up the stored speed and this is lower than your current speed, the vehicle decelerates. # Take into account the traffic situation

before calling up the stored speed.

Requirements: R Cruise control is selected. R ESP must be activated, but not intervening. R The vehicle speed is at least 15 mph

(20 km/h). R The transmission is in positionh.

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Steering wheel control panel for cruise control J Adopts the stored/detected speed Deactivates cruise control M Activates cruise control N Deactivates cruise control 1 Control panel to increase/decrease speed

# To activate cruise control: pressM.

Activating cruise control # PressM orN on control panel1.

The current speed is stored and maintained by the vehicle.

or # PressJ.

The last stored speed is called up and main tained by the vehicle. If the last stored speed has previously been deleted, the current vehicle speed is stored.

% When you switch off the vehicle, the last speed stored is deleted.

Increasing/decreasing the stored speed # To increase the stored speed: swipe upwards

from the bottom of control panel1. R The stored speed is increased by 1 mph

(1 km/h). # To decrease the stored speed: swipe down

wards from the top of control panel1. R The stored speed is decreased by 1 mph

(1 km/h). or

# Briefly pressM orN on control panel 1. The stored speed is increased or decreased to the following values depending on the unit: R mph: the next value ending in 5 R km/h: the next value ending in 0

or # Accelerate the vehicle to the desired speed. # PressM on control panel1. Adopting a detected speed If cruise control is activated and Traffic Sign Assist has detected a speed restriction sign with a maximum permissible speed and this is dis played in the instrument cluster: # PressJ.

The maximum permissible speed shown by the traffic sign is stored and the vehicle maintains this speed.

Deactivating cruise control # Press.

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Switching off cruise control # PressN. % If you brake, deactivate ESP or if ESP

intervenes, cruise control is deactivated.

Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC

Function of Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC maintains the set speed on free-flowing roads. If vehicles in front are detected, the set distance is main tained, if necessary, until the vehicle comes to a halt. The vehicle accelerates or brakes depend ing on the distance to the vehicle in front and the set speed. The speed and distance to the vehicle in front are set and saved using the steering wheel. Available speed range: R Vehicles without Driving Assistance Pack

age: 15 mph (20 km/h) - 120 mph (200 km/h)

R Vehicles with Driving Assistance Pack age: 15 mph (20 km/h) - 130 mph (210 km/h)

Other features of Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC: R Adjusts the driving style depending on the

selected drive program (fuel-saving, comfort able or dynamic) R Initiates acceleration to the stored speed if

the turn signal indicator is switched on to change to the overtaking lane R Vehicles with Driving Assistance Pack

age: - Reacts to stationary vehicles detected in

urban speed ranges (except bicycles and motorcycles)

- Takes one-sided overtaking restrictions into account on highways or on multi-lane roads with separate roadways (country- dependent)

Vehicles with Driving Assistance Package and Parking Assist PARKTRONIC: if the vehicle has been braked to a standstill on multi-lane,

separate roadways by Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC, it can automatically follow the vehi cle in front when driving off again within 30 sec onds. If a critical situation is detected when driv ing off, a visual and acoustic warning is given indicating that the driver must now take control of the vehicle. The vehicle is not accelerated any further. Observe the notes on driving systems and your responsibility; you may otherwise fail to recog nize dangers (/ page 164).

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Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC displays in the instrument cluster

Assistant display 1 Route-based speed adaptation: type of route

event (/ page 179) 2 Vehicle in front 3 Distance indicator 4 Set specified distance 5 Active Lane Change Assist lane change dis

play

Permanent status display of Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC Rk (white): Active Distance Assist

DISTRONIC selected, specified distance set Rk (white vehicle, green speedometer):

Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC active, specified distance set and vehicle detected Rk (green): Active Distance Assist

DISTRONIC active, specified distance set and vehicle detected Rr: Route-based speed adaptation active

(/ page 179).

The stored speed is shown along with the per manent status display and highlighted on the speedometer. When Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is passive, the speed is grayed out. % On highways or high-speed major roads, the

green vehicle symbol is displayed cycli cally when the vehicle is ready to pull away.

% If you depress the accelerator pedal beyond the setting of the Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC, the system is switched to pas

sive mode. The Suspended message appears in the multifunction display.

Display on the speedometer The stored speed is highlighted on the speedom eter. If the speed of the vehicle in front or the speed adjustment is less than the stored speed due to the route event ahead, the segments in the speedometer light up. Deactivation of Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC, as well as altera tions to the speed due to manual or automatic adoption of the maximum permissible speed, are displayed in the control feedback of the multi function display on a single line.

System limits The system may be impaired or may not function in the following situations, for example: R In snow, rain, fog, heavy spray, if there is

glare, in direct sunlight or in greatly varying ambient light. R The windshield in the area of the camera is

dirty, fogged up, damaged or covered. R If the radar sensors are dirty or covered.

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R In parking garages or on roads with steep uphill or downhill gradients. R If there are narrow vehicles in front, such as

bicycles or motorcycles.

In addition, on slippery roads, braking or accel erating can cause one or several wheels to lose traction and the vehicle could then skid. Do not use Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC in these situations.

& WARNING Risk of accident from acceler ation or braking by Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC

Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC may accel erate or brake in the following cases, for example: R If the vehicle pulls away using Active Dis

tance Assist DISTRONIC. R If the stored speed is called up and is

considerably faster or slower than the currently driven speed.

R If Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC no longer detects a vehicle in front or does not react to relevant objects.

# Always carefully observe the traffic con ditions and be ready to brake at all times.

# Take into account the traffic situation before calling up the stored speed.

& WARNING Risk of accident due to insuf ficient deceleration by Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC

Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC brakes your vehicle with up to 50% of the possible deceleration. If this deceleration is not suffi cient, Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC alerts you with a visual and acoustic warning. # Adjust your speed and maintain a suita

ble distance from the vehicle in front. # Brake the vehicle yourself and/or take

evasive action.

& WARNING Risk of accident if detection function of Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is impaired

Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC does not react or has a limited reaction: R when driving on a different lane or when

changing lanes R to pedestrians, animals, bicycles or sta

tionary vehicles, or unexpected obstacles R to complex traffic conditions R to oncoming vehicles and crossing traffic

As a result, Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC may neither give warnings nor intervene in such situations. # Always observe the traffic conditions

carefully and react accordingly.

Operating Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC

Requirements: R The electric parking brake is released. R ESP is activated and is not intervening.

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R The transmission is in positionh. R All the doors are closed. R Check of the radar sensor system has been

successfully completed.

J Adopts the stored/detected speed Deactivates the variable limiter/Active

Distance Assist DISTRONIC 1 Increases/decreases the speed

K Increases/decreases the specified dis tance

H Activates/deactivates Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC

# To operate Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC: press the respective button with only one finger or swipe on the control panel.

Activates/deactivates Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC # PressH.

Activating Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC # To activate without a stored speed: on

control panel1 pressM on the upper section orN on the lower section or J. Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal.

or

# To activate with a stored speed: press J. Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. The current speed is stored and maintained by the vehicle.

Increasing or reducing the speed # To increase the stored speed: swipe upwards

from the bottom of control panel1. R The stored speed is increased by 1 mph

(1 km/h). # To decrease the stored speed: swipe down

wards from the top of control panel1. R The stored speed is decreased by 1 mph

(1 km/h). or # Briefly pressM on the upper section or N on the lower section of control panel 1. The stored speed is increased or reduced by 5 mph (10 km/h).

or # Accelerate the vehicle to the desired speed.

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# PressM on the upper section of control panel1.

Adopting the limit speed shown in the instru ment cluster # Activate Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC. # PressJ.

The limit speed displayed in the instrument cluster is adopted as the stored speed. The vehicle adapts its speed to that of the vehicle in front, but only up to the stored speed.

Pulling away with Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC # Activate Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC

and remove your foot from the brake pedal. # PressJ. or # Depress the accelerator pedal briefly and

firmly. The functions of Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC continue to be carried out.

Reducing or increasing the specified dis tance from the vehicle in front # PressK.

The display appears under the status display. The specified distance is reduced by one level. If the lowest level is already selected, the selection jumps to the highest level.

Deactivating Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC

& WARNING Risk of an accident due to Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC being active when you leave the driver's seat

If you leave the driver's seat while the vehicle is being braked by Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC only, the vehicle can roll away. # Always deactivate Active Distance

Assist DISTRONIC and secure the vehi cle to prevent it from rolling away before you leave the driver's seat.

# Press. % If you brake, deactivate ESP or if ESP

intervenes, Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is deactivated.

Function of Active Speed Limit Assist If speed limit change between 12 mph (20 km/h) and 80 mph (130 km/h) is detected and the automatic adoption of speed limits is active, it will be automatically adopted as the stored speed (/ page 191). The driven speed is adjusted when the vehicle is level with the traffic sign at the latest. In the case of signs indicating entry into an urban area, the speed is adapted according to the speed permitted within the urban area. The speed limit display in the Instrument Display is always upda ted when the vehicle is level with the traffic sign. If there is no speed restriction on an unlimited stretch of road (e.g. on a freeway), the recom mended speed is automatically adopted as the stored speed. The system uses the speed stored on an unlimited stretch of road as the recom mended speed. If you do not alter the stored

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speed on an unlimited stretch of road, the rec ommended speed is 80 mph (130 km/h). If Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC has been put into passive mode by pressing the accelera tor pedal, only speed limits which are higher than the set speed are adopted. Observe the notes on driving systems and your responsibility; you may otherwise fail to recog nize dangers (/ page 164).

System limits The system limits of Traffic Sign Assist apply to the detection of traffic signs (/ page 190). Speed limits below 12 mph (20 km/h) are not automatically adopted by the system as the stored speed. Temporary speed restrictions (e.g. for a certain time or due to weather conditions) cannot be properly detected by the system. The maximum permissible speed applying to a vehi cle with a trailer is not detected by the system. Adjust the speed in these situations.

& WARNING Risk of accident due to Active Speed Limit Assist adapting the vehicle's speed

The speed adopted by Active Speed Limit Assist may be too high or incorrect in some individual cases, such as: R at speed limits below 12 mph (20 km/h) R in wet conditions or in fog R when towing a trailer

# Ensure that the driven speed complies with traffic regulations.

# Adjust the driving speed to suit current traffic and weather conditions.

Function of route-based speed adaptation When Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is acti vated, the vehicle speed will be adapted accord ingly to the route events ahead. Depending on the drive program selected, the vehicle negoti ates a route event ahead in an economical, com fortable or dynamic manner. When the route event has been passed, the vehicle accelerates again to the stored speed. The set distance to

the vehicle in front, vehicles detected ahead and speed restrictions ahead are taken into account. You can activate and deactivate route-based speed adaptation in the multimedia system (/ page 180). The following route events are taken into account: R Curves R T-intersections, roundabouts and toll stations R Turns and exits R Traffic jams ahead (only with Live Traffic

Information )

% When the toll station is reached, Active Dis tance Assist DISTRONIC adopts the speed as the stored speed.

Also, the speed is reduced if the turn signal indi cator to change lanes is switched on and one of the following situations is detected: R Turning off at intersections R Driving on slowing-down lanes R Driving on lanes adjacent to slowing-down

lanes

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The driver is responsible for choosing the right speed and observing other road users. This applies in particular to intersections, round abouts and traffic lights, as route-based speed adaptation does not brake the vehicle to a stand still. When route guidance is active, the first speed adjustment is carried out automatically. If the turn signal indicator is switched on, the selected route is confirmed and further speed adjustment is activated. Speed adaptation is canceled in the following cases: R If the turn signal indicator is switched off

before the route event. R If the driver depresses the accelerator or

brake pedal during the process.

System limits Route-based speed adaptation does not take right of way regulations into account. The driver is responsible for complying with road traffic regulations and driving at a suitable speed.

The speed adaptation made by the system may not always be suitable, particularly in the follow ing situations: R The road's course not clearly visible R Road narrowing R Varying maximum permissible speeds in indi

vidual lanes R Wet road surfaces, snow or ice

In these situations the driver must intervene accordingly.

& WARNING Risk of accident in spite of route-based speed adaptation

Route-based speed adaptation can malfunc tion or be temporarily unavailable in the fol lowing situations: R If the driver does not follow the calcula

ted route R If map data is not up-to-date or available R In the event of roadworks R In bad weather or road conditions

R If the accelerator pedal is depressed R In the event of electronically displayed

speed limitations

# Adapt the speed to the traffic situation.

Setting route-based speed adaptation

Requirements: R Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is activa

ted. R ECO Assist is active.

Multimedia system: 4 5 Settings 5 Assistance 5 Route-based Speed # Activate or deactivate the function.

When the function is active, the vehicle speed is adjusted depending on the route events ahead.

% Further information on the route-based speed adaptation (/ page 179).

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Function of Active Stop-and-Go Assist Active Stop-and-Go Assist helps you when in traffic jams on multi-lane roads with separate roadways by automatically pulling away within 60 seconds and with moderate steering maneu vers. It orients itself using the vehicle in front and lane markings. Active Stop-and-Go Assist automatically maintains a safe distance from the vehicle in front and vehicles cutting in. Active Stop-and-Go Assist requires you, as the driver, to keep your hands on the steering wheel at all times so that you are able to intervene at any time to correct the course of the vehicle and keep it in lane. Observe the notes on driving sys tems and your responsibility; you may otherwise fail to recognize dangers (/ page 164). Active Stop-and-Go Assist activates automati cally as soon as all of the requirements are met: The status display appears in the instru ment cluster when the function is active. Requirements: R You are in a traffic jam on a freeway or high-

speed major road.

R Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is activa ted and active (/ page 176). R Active Brake Assist is available

(/ page 185). R Active Steering Assist is activated and active

(/ page 183). R Active Stop-and-Go Assist is activated

(/ page 181). R You are traveling no faster than 35 mph

(60 km/h).

System limits The system limitations of Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC and Active Steering Assist apply to Active Stop-and-Go Assist (/ page 181).

Activating/deactivating Active Traffic Jam Assist Multimedia system: 4 5 Settings 5 Quick Access # Select.

Active Steering Assist

Function of Active Steering Assist Active Steering Assist is only available up to a speed of 130 mph (210 km/h). The system helps you to stay in the center of the lane by means of moderate steering interventions. Depending on the speed driven, Active Steering Assist uses the vehicles ahead and lane markings as a refer ence. % Depending on the country, in the lower

speed range Active Steering Assist can use the surrounding traffic as a reference. If nec essary, Active Steering Assist can then also provide assistance when driving away from the center of the lane, for example, to form a rescue lane.

If the detection of lane markings and vehicles ahead is impaired, Active Steering Assist switches to passive mode. The system provides no support in this case.

Status display of Active Steering Assist in the multifunction display R (gray): activated and passive R (green): activated and active

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R (red): system limits detected R (white, red hands): "hands on the steer

ing wheel" prompt

% During the transition from active to passive status, the symbol is shown as enlarged and flashing. Once the system is passive, the symbol is shown as gray in the multifunction display.

% Depending on the selected vehicle settings, Active Steering Assist may be unavailable.

Steering and touch detection The driver is required to keep their hands on the steering wheel at all times and be able to inter vene at any time to correct the course of the vehicle and keep it in lane. The driver must expect a change from active to passive mode or vice versa at any time.

If the system detects that the driver has not steered the vehicle for a considerable period of time or has removed their hands from the steer ing wheel, display1 appears. If the driver still does not steer the vehicle, a warning tone sounds in addition to the visual warning mes sage. If the driver does not react to the warning for a considerable period, the system can initiate an emergency stop (/ page 183). If the driver steers, no warning is issued, or the warning is ended.

If Active Steering Assist detects that a system limit has been reached, a visual warning is issued and a warning tone sounds. Observe the notes on driving systems and your responsibility; you may otherwise fail to recog nize dangers (/ page 164).

System limits Active Steering Assist has a limited steering tor que for lateral guidance. In some cases, the steering intervention is not sufficient to keep the vehicle in the lane or to drive through exits. The system may be impaired or may not function in the following instances: R There is poor visibility, e.g. due to snow, rain,

fog, heavy spray, greatly varying ambient light or strong shadows on the road. R There is glare, e.g. from oncoming traffic,

direct sunlight or reflections. R Insufficient road illumination. R The windshield is dirty, fogged up, damaged

or covered in the vicinity of the camera, e.g. by a sticker.

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R No, or several, unclear lane markings are present for one lane, or the markings change quickly, for example, in a construction area or at intersections. R The lane markings are worn away, dark or

covered up, e.g. by dirt or snow. R If the distance to the vehicle in front is too

short and thus the lane markings cannot be detected. R The road is narrow and winding. R There are obstacles on the lane or projecting

out into the lane, such as object markers.

The system does not provide assistance in the following conditions: R On tight curves and when turning. R When crossing intersections. R At roundabouts or toll plazas. R When the tire pressure is too low.

& WARNING Risk of accident if Active Steering Assist unexpectedly stops func tioning

If the system limits of Active Steering Assist are reached there is no guarantee that the system will remain active or will keep the vehicle in lane. # Always keep your hands on the steering

wheel and observe the traffic carefully. # Always steer the vehicle paying atten

tion to traffic conditions.

& WARNING Risk of accident if Active Steering Assist unexpectedly intervenes

The detection of lane markings and objects may malfunction and cause unexpected steering interventions. # Steer according to traffic conditions.

Activating/deactivating Active Steering Assist

Requirements: R ESP is activated, but is not intervening. R Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is activa

ted.

Multimedia system: 4 5 Settings 5 Quick Access # Selecta Steering Assist.

Function of Active Emergency Stop Assist

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If the system detects that the driver has not steered the vehicle for a considerable period of time or has removed their hands from the steer ing wheel, display1 appears in the multifunc tion display. If the driver still does not steer the vehicle, or gives no confirmation to the system, a warning tone sounds in addition to the visual warning message. If the driver still does not respond to the warn ing, the Beginning Emergency Stop message appears in the multifunction display. If the driver still does not respond, Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC reduces the speed. The vehicle is decelerated in stages to a standstill. Depending on the country, at speeds below 40 mph (60 km/h) the hazard warning lights switch on automatically. When the vehicle is stationary, the following actions are carried out: R The vehicle is secured with the electric park

ing brake. R Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is ended R The vehicle is unlocked.

R If possible, an emergency call is placed to the Mercedes-Benz emergency call center

The driver can cancel the deceleration at any time by performing one of the following actions: R Steering R Braking or accelerating R Deactivating Active Distance Assist

DISTRONIC

Active Lane Change Assist

Function of Active Lane Change Assist Active Lane Change Assist supports the driver when changing lanes by applying steering torque if the driver operates a turn signal indicator. Observe the notes on driving systems and your responsibility; you may otherwise fail to recog nize dangers (/ page 164). Assistance when changing lanes is provided if all the following conditions are met: R You are driving on a freeway or road with

multiple lanes in the direction of travel.

R The neighboring lane is separated by a bro ken lane marking. R No vehicle is detected in the adjacent lane. R The vehicle speed is between 50 mph

(80 km/h) and 110 mph (180 km/h). R Active Lane Change Assist is switched on in

the multimedia system. R Active Steering Assist is activated and active.

If no vehicle is detected in the adjacent lane and a lane change is permitted, the lane change begins after the driver has activated the turn sig nal indicator. This is shown to the driver with a green arrow next to the steering wheel symbol. The Lane Change to the Left message, for example, also appears. If Active Lane Change Assist has been activated with the turn signal indicator but a lane change is not immediately possible, a gray arrow appears next to the steering wheel symbol, which remains green. When the lane change assistance starts, the turn signal indicator is automatically activated along with the display in the multifunction display.

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If a lane change is not possible, the arrow is faded out after a few seconds and a new lane change must be initiated. An immediate lane change is only possible on freeway sections without speed limits. If the system is impaired, Active Lane Change Assist may be canceled. The Lane Change Can- celed message appears in the multifunction dis play. In addition, a warning tone may sound, depend ing on the situation.

& WARNING Risk of accident when chang ing lane to an occupied adjacent lane

Lane Change Assist cannot always clearly detect if the adjacent lane is free. The lane change might be initiated although the adjacent lane is not free. # Before changing lanes, make sure that

the neighboring lane is free and there is no danger to other road users.

# Monitor the lane change.

& WARNING Risk of accident if Lane Change Assist unexpectedly stops func tioning

If the system limitations for Lane Change Assist have been reached, there is no guar antee that the system will remain active. Lane Change Assist cannot then assist you by applying steering torque. # Always monitor the lane change and

keep your hands on the steering wheel. Observe the traffic conditions and steer and/or brake if necessary.

System limits The system limitations of Active Steering Assist apply to Active Lane Change Assist (/ page 181). The system may also be impaired or may not function in the following situations: R The sensors in the rear bumper are dirty,

damaged or covered by a sticker or ice and snow, for example. R The exterior lighting shows a defect.

% The Active Lane Change Assist sensors adjust automatically while a certain distance is being driven after the vehicle has been delivered. Active Lane Change Assist is unavailable or only partially available during this teach-in process; no arrow appears next to the Active Steering Assist symbol when the turn signal indicator is activated.

Activating/deactivating Active Lane Change Assist Multimedia system: 4 5 Settings 5 Assistance 5 Active Lane Change Assist # Activate or deactivate the function.

Active Brake Assist

Function of Active Brake Assist Active Brake Assist consists of the following functions: R Distance warning function R Autonomous braking function R Situation-dependent braking assistance

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R Vehicles with Driving Assistance Pack age: Evasive Steering Assist and cornering function

Active Brake Assist can help you to minimize the risk of a collision with vehicles, cyclists or pedestrians or to reduce the effects of such a collision. If Active Brake Assist has detected a risk of colli sion, a warning tone sounds and theL dis tance warning lamp lights up in the instrument cluster. If you do not react to the warning, autonomous braking can be initiated in critical situations. In especially critical situations, Active Brake Assist can initiate autonomous braking directly. In this case, the warning lamp and warning tone occur simultaneously with the braking applica tion. If you apply the brake yourself in a critical situa tion or apply the brake during autonomous brak ing, situation-dependent braking assistance occurs. The brake pressure increases up to max imum full-stop braking if necessary.

Observe the notes on driving systems and your responsibility; you may otherwise fail to recog nize dangers (/ page 164).

If autonomous braking or situation-dependent braking assistance has occurred, display1 appears in the multifunction display and then automatically goes out after a short time.

& WARNING Risk of an accident caused by limited detection performance of Active Brake Assist

Active Brake Assist cannot always clearly identify objects and complex traffic situa tions.

# Always pay careful attention to the traf fic situation; do not rely on Active Brake Assist alone. Active Brake Assist is only an aid. The driver is responsible for maintaining a sufficiently safe distance to the vehicle in front, vehicle speed and for braking in good time.

# Be prepared to brake or swerve if nec essary.

Also observe the system limits of Active Brake Assist.

The individual subfunctions are available in various speed ranges: The distance warning function can issue a warn ing in the following situations: R From approximately 4 mph (7 km/h), if your

vehicle is critically close to a vehicle, cyclist or pedestrian, you will hear an intermittent warning tone and theL distance warning lamp lights up in the instrument cluster.

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Brake immediately or take evasive action, provi ded it is safe to do so and the traffic situation allows this.

Distance warning function (vehicles without Driving Assistance Package) The distance warning function can aid you in the following situations with an intermittent warning tone and a warning lamp: R at speeds up to approximately 155 mph

(250 km/h) when approaching vehicles ahead R at speeds up to approximately 50 mph

(80 km/h) when approaching stationary vehi cles, pedestrians walking in the direction of travel and cyclists ahead R at speeds up to approximately 37 mph

(60 km/h) when approaching crossing pedestrians

Distance warning function (vehicles with Driving Assistance Package) The distance warning function can aid you in the following situations with an intermittent warning tone and a warning lamp: R at speeds up to approximately 155 mph

(250 km/h) when approaching vehicles ahead R at speeds up to approximately 62 mph

(100 km/h) when approaching stationary vehicles R at speeds up to approximately 50 mph

(80 km/h) when approaching moving pedes trians and cyclists ahead R at speeds up to approximately 43 mph

(70 km/h) when approaching stationary pedestrians, crossing vehicles and stationary and crossing cyclists

Autonomous braking function (vehicles with out Driving Assistance Package) If the vehicle is traveling at speeds above approximately 4 mph (7 km/h), the autonomous braking function may intervene in the following situations: R at speeds up to approximately 124 mph

(200 km/h) when approaching vehicles ahead R at speeds up to approximately 50 mph

(80 km/h) when approaching cyclists ahead R at speeds up to approximately 37 mph

(60 km/h) when approaching stationary vehi cles or moving pedestrians

Autonomous braking function (vehicles with Driving Assistance Package) If the vehicle is traveling at speeds above approximately 4 mph (7 km/h), the autonomous braking function may intervene in the following situations: R at speeds up to approximately 155 mph

(250 km/h) when approaching vehicles ahead

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R at speeds up to approximately 62 mph (100 km/h) when approaching stationary vehicles R at speeds up to approximately 50 mph

(80 km/h) when approaching cyclists ahead R at speeds up to approximately 43 mph

(70 km/h) when approaching stationary and moving pedestrians, crossing vehicles and stationary and crossing cyclists

Situation-dependent braking assistance (vehicles without Driving Assistance Pack age) The situation-dependent braking assistance can intervene from a speed of approximately 4 mph (7 km/h) in the following situations: R at speeds up to approximately 155 mph

(250 km/h) when approaching vehicles ahead R at speeds up to approximately 50 mph

(80 km/h) when approaching stationary vehi cles and vehicles ahead

R at speeds up to approximately 37 mph (60 km/h) when approaching moving pedes trians

Situation-dependent braking assistance (vehicles with Driving Assistance Package) The situation-dependent braking assistance can intervene from a speed of approximately 4 mph (7 km/h) in the following situations: R at speeds up to approximately 155 mph

(250 km/h) when approaching vehicles ahead R at speeds up to approximately 62 mph

(100 km/h) when approaching stationary vehicles R at speeds up to approximately 50 mph

(80 km/h) when approaching cyclists ahead R at speeds up to approximately 37 mph

(60 km/h) when approaching stationary and moving pedestrians, crossing vehicles and stationary and crossing cyclists

Canceling a brake application of Active Brake Assist You can cancel a brake application of Active Brake Assist at any time by: R sharply depressing the accelerator pedal or

with kickdown R releasing the brake pedal

Active Brake Assist may cancel the brake appli cation when one of the following conditions is fulfilled: R You maneuver to avoid the obstacle. R There is no longer a risk of collision. R An obstacle is no longer detected in front of

your vehicle.

Evasive Steering Assist (only vehicles with Driving Assistance Package) Evasive Steering Assist has the following charac teristics: R The ability to detect stationary or moving

pedestrians. R Assistance through power-assisted steering if

it detects a swerving maneuver.

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R Activation by an abrupt steering movement during a swerving maneuver. R Assistance during swerving and straightening

of the vehicle. R Reaction from a speed of approximately

12 mph (20 km/h) up to a speed of approx imately 43 mph (70 km/h).

You can prevent the assistance at any time by actively steering.

Cornering function (only vehicles with Driv ing Assistance Package) If a danger of collision from an oncoming vehicle is detected when turning across an oncoming lane, autonomous braking can be initiated at speeds below 9 mph (15 km/h) before you have left the lane in which you are driving.

& WARNING Risk of accident despite Eva sive Steering Assist

Evasive Steering Assist cannot always recog nize objects or complex traffic situations clearly.

Moreover, the steering support provided by Evasive Steering Assist is not sufficient to avoid a collision. # Always pay careful attention to the traf

fic situation; do not rely on Evasive Steering Assist alone.

# Be prepared to brake or swerve if nec essary.

# End the support by actively steering in non-critical situations.

# Drive at an appropriate speed if there are pedestrians close to the path of your vehicle.

System limits Full system performance is not available for a few seconds after switching on the ignition or after driving off. If Active Brake Assist is impaired or inoperative due to a malfunction, the warning lamp appears in the multifunction display.

The system may be impaired or may not func tion, particularly in the following situations: R In snow, rain, fog, heavy spray, if there is

glare, in direct sunlight or in greatly varying ambient light. R If the sensors are dirty, fogged up, damaged

or covered. R If the sensors are impaired due to interfer

ence from other radar sources, e.g. strong radar reflections in parking garages. R If a loss of tire pressure or a faulty tire has

been detected and displayed. R In complex traffic situations where objects

cannot always be clearly identified. R If pedestrians or vehicles move quickly into

the sensor detection range. R If pedestrians are hidden by other objects. R If the typical outline of a pedestrian cannot

be distinguished from the background. R If a pedestrian is not detected as such, e.g.

due to special clothing or other objects. R If the driver's seat belt is not fastened.

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R On curves with a tight radius.

% The Active Brake Assist sensors adjust auto matically while a certain distance is being driven after the vehicle has been delivered. Active Brake Assist is unavailable or only partially available during the teach-in proc ess.

Setting Active Brake Assist

Requirements: R The ignition is switched on.

Multimedia system: 4 5 Settings 5 Assistance 5 Active Brake Assist # Select the desired setting.

The setting is retained when the drive system is next started.

Deactivating Active Brake Assist % It is recommended that you always leave

Active Brake Assist activated.

# Select Off. The distance warning function, the autono mous braking function and the Evasive Steer ing Assist are deactivated. When the vehicle is next started, the middle setting is automatically selected.

% If Active Brake Assist is deactivated, the symbol appears in the status bar of the multifunction display.

Traffic Sign Assist

Function of Traffic Sign Assist Traffic Sign Assist detects traffic signs with the multifunction camera (/ page 164). It assists you by displaying detected speed limits and overtaking restrictions in the instrument cluster. Observe the notes on driving systems and your responsibility; you may otherwise fail to recog nize dangers (/ page 164). Since Traffic Sign Assist also uses the data stored in the navigation system, it can update the display in the following situations without detecting traffic signs.

The camera also detects traffic signs with a restriction indicated by an additional sign (e.g. when wet). These are only displayed if a restric tion applies or if the system cannot clearly deter mine whether the restriction applies.

Warning when the maximum permissible speed is exceeded The system can warn you if you unintentionally exceed the maximum permissible speed. To do this, you can specify in the multimedia system by how much the maximum permissible speed can be exceeded before a warning is issued. You can specify whether the warning is to be just a visual warning or an acoustic one as well.

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Display in the Instrument Display

Instrument Display in the Widescreen Cockpit 1 Maximum permissible speed 2 Maximum permissible speed when there is a

restriction 3 Additional sign with restriction

% Vehicles with a standard Instrument Dis play: a + symbol next to a traffic sign in the Instrument Display indicates that additional traffic signs have been detected. These can also be displayed in the media display and optionally in the Head-up Display.

If Traffic Sign Assist cannot determine the maxi mum permissible speed (e.g. due to missing signs), the following display appears in the Instrument Display:

This is displayed continuously if the vehicle is in a country where Traffic Sign Assist is not sup ported. Traffic Sign Assist is not available in all countries. % Also observe the information on display mes

sages in Traffic Sign Assist (/ page 343).

System limits The system may be impaired or may not function particularly in the following situations: R If there is poor visibility, e.g. due to insuffi

cient illumination of the road, if there are highly variable shade conditions or in rain, snow, fog or heavy spray. R If there is glare, e.g. from oncoming traffic,

direct sunlight or reflections.

R If the windshield in the area of the multifunc tion camera is dirty, or if the camera is fog ged up, damaged or covered. R If the traffic signs are hard to detect, e.g. due

to dirt or snow, because they are covered, or due to insufficient lighting. R If the information in the navigation system's

digital map is incorrect or out-of-date. R If the signs are ambiguous, e.g. traffic signs

on construction sites or in adjacent lanes. R If you turn sharply when passing traffic signs

outside the camera's field of vision.

Setting Traffic Sign Assist

Requirements: R Only vehicles with Driving Assistance

Package: Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC and ECO Assist must be activated for the automatic adoption of speed limits.

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Multimedia system: 4 5 Settings 5 Assistance 5 Traffic Sign Assist

Activating or deactivating automatic adop tion of speed limits (only vehicles with Driv ing Assistance Package) # Select Limit Adoption. # Activate or deactivate the function.

The speed limits detected by Traffic Sign Assist are automatically adopted by Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC.

% If one of the following systems is activated, the detected speed can be manually adopted as the speed limit: R Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC R Cruise control R Variable limiter

Further information (/ page 176).

Displaying detected traffic signs in the media display # Select Display in Central Display.

# Activate or deactivate the function.

Setting the type of warning # Select Visual & Audible, Visual or Off.

Setting the warning threshold This value determines the speed at which a warning is issued when exceeded. # Select Warning Threshold. # Set the desired speed.

Overview of the traffic light data service

& WARNING Risk of an accident or injury due to distraction, incorrect or missing data

The traffic light information display is an aid and cannot replace the observation of the actual driving situation. # Keep the actual traffic situation con

stantly in view when approaching a traf fic light and when changing lanes.

# Avoid prolonged viewing of the Instru ment Display and Head-up Display.

The Instrument Display and Head-up Display (if available) show the traffic light and remaining time1 until the next green phase as a count down.

Example representation in the Instrument Display

The display is hidden about five seconds before the traffic lights change to green.

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% The display also goes out in the following cases: R When turning off before the intersection

into a cross or side street R When turning before the intersection

% The direction arrows are displayed depend ing on the following functions: R A turn signal is set R A lane is recommended during active

route guidance

If neither function is active, the remaining time until the next green phase for the lane straight ahead is displayed.

% Use of the traffic light information service requires the regular transmission of vehicle positions and driving directions to Mercedes-Benz. The data is immediately anonymized by Mercedes-Benz and forwar ded to the provider of the traffic light infor mation service. The vehicle positions and driving directions are deleted after a very short time (a few seconds) and are not per manently saved.

If you do not want to transmit the vehicle positions and driving directions, you have the following options: R You deactivate the service in the

Mercedes me Portal. R You have the service deactivated at an

authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. R You deactivate the service in the Assis-

tance menu in the multimedia system (/ page 194).

% This traffic light data service is only available in cities and regions countries.

The function is supported under the following conditions: R The vehicle is equipped with a multimedia

system featuring navigation and a communi cation module with an activated, integrated SIM card. R You have a user account for the Mercedes

me Portal. R The vehicle has been connected with the

user account.

R The navigation services option is available, subscribed to and activated in the Mercedes me Portal. R The traffic light data service is within the

scope of the navigation service.

The current vehicle position and the direction of travel are transmitted via the communication module and aligned with the data from the traf fic light data service provider. The provider gath ers data from traffic lights which transmit their changing phases. When the vehicle approaches an intersection with networked traffic lights, data is transmitted to the vehicle. A set turn signal left or right and lane recom mendations during active route guidance are taken into account for the display. The service is for information purposes only and is not linked to any other vehicle functions, sys tems or components. Please note that the dis played data is not available in all traffic areas and may be incorrect. Certain light signal systems automatically adapt their switching times to the current traffic situa

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tion. This can lead to a sudden change in the countdown display. The information in the Instrument Display is shown after selecting the display contents in the Assistance menu. If another menu is selected, the traffic light countdown is not displayed. In addition, observe the following information: R Select a speed adapted to the traffic, sur

roundings and weather conditions R Observe actual traffic signs R Observe applicable traffic rules and regula

tions

Observe the notes on driving systems and your responsibility; you may otherwise fail to recog nize dangers.

System limits The display does not appear in the following sit uations, for example: R There is no traffic light data available. R The time remaining until the next green

phase is less than ten seconds.

R Emergency vehicles or local public transport are located in the vicinity of the intersection. R The data transmission from the vehicle has

been interrupted. R Light signal systems are located in a con

struction site area or are being maintained. R The light signal system is malfunctioning. R The subscription to the service has expired.

Switching the traffic light information dis play on or off

Multimedia system: 4 5 Settings 5 Assistance # Switch Traffic Light Information onD or

offE.

Blind Spot Assist and Active Blind Spot Assist with exit warning

Function of Blind Spot Assist and Active Blind Spot Assist with exit warning Blind Spot Assist and Active Blind Spot Assist use two lateral, rear-facing radar sensors to

monitor the area up to 130 ft (40 m) behind and 10 ft (3 m) next to your vehicle. If a vehicle is detected at speeds above approx imately 8 mph (12 km/h) and this vehicle subse quently enters the monitoring range directly next to your vehicle, the warning lamp in the outside mirror lights up red. Permanent status display in the instrument clus ter: R (gray): system is activated but inopera

tive R (green): system is activated and opera

tional

If a vehicle is detected close to your vehicle and you switch on the turn signal indicator in the cor responding direction, a double warning tone sounds and the red warning lamp in the outside mirror flashes. If the turn signal indicator remains switched on, all other detected vehicles are indicated only by the flashing of the red warning lamp. If you overtake a vehicle quickly, no warning is given.

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& WARNING Risk of accident despite Blind Spot Assist

Blind Spot Assist does not react to vehicles approaching and overtaking you at a greatly different speed. Blind Spot Assist cannot warn drivers in this situation. # Always pay careful attention to the traf

fic situation and maintain a safe dis tance at the side of the vehicle.

Observe the notes on driving systems and your responsibility; you may otherwise fail to recog nize dangers (/ page 164).

Exit warning The exit warning is an additional function of Blind Spot Assist and can warn vehicle occu pants about approaching vehicles when leaving the vehicle when stationary.

& WARNING Risk of accident despite exit warning

The exit warning neither reacts to stationary objects nor to vehicles approaching you at a greatly differing speed. The exit warning cannot warn drivers in these situations. # Always pay particular attention to the

traffic situation when opening the doors and make sure there is sufficient clear ance.

If there is a vehicle in the monitoring range, this is indicated in the outside mirror. If a vehicle occupant opens the door on the side with the warning, a warning tone sounds and the warning lamp in the outside mirror starts to flash. This additional function is only available when Blind Spot Assist is active. When the exit warn ing is activated, it can warn vehicle occupants for up to three minutes after switching the igni tion off. The exit warning is no longer available once the warning lamp in the outside mirror flashes three times.

The exit warning is only an aid and not a substi tute for the attention of vehicle occupants. The responsibility for opening and closing the doors and for leaving the vehicle remains with the vehi cle occupants.

System limits Blind Spot Assist and Active Blind Spot Assist may be limited in the following situations, in par ticular: R If there is dirt on the sensors or the sensors

are obscured R In poor visibility, e.g. due to fog, heavy rain or

snow R If there are narrow vehicles, e.g. bicycles or

motorbikes R If the road has very wide or narrow lanes R If vehicles are not driving in the middle of

their lane

Warnings may be issued in error when driving close to crash barriers or similar continuous lane borders. Always make sure that there is suffi cient distance to the side for other traffic or obstacles.

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Warnings may be interrupted when driving along side long vehicles, for example trucks, for a pro longed time. Blind Spot Assist is not operational when reverse gear is engaged. The exit warning may be limited in the following situations: R When the sensors are covered by adjacent

vehicles in narrow parking spaces R When people approach the vehicle R In the event of stationary or slowly moving

objects

Function of brake application (Active Blind Spot Assist) If Active Blind Spot Assist detects a risk of a side impact in the monitoring range, a course-cor recting brake application is carried out. This is designed to help you avoid a collision. The course-correcting brake application is availa ble in the speed range between approximately 20 mph (30 km/h) and 125 mph (200 km/h).

& WARNING Risk of accident despite brake application of Active Blind Spot Assist

A course-correcting brake application cannot always prevent a collision. # Always steer, brake or accelerate your

self, especially if Active Blind Spot Assist warns you or makes a course- correcting brake application.

# Always maintain a safe distance at the sides.

If a course-correcting brake application occurs, the red warning lamp flashes in the outside mir

ror and a warning tone sounds. In addition, a dis play1 indicating the danger of a side collision appears in the multifunction display. In rare cases, the system may make an inappro priate brake application. This brake application may be interrupted at any time if you steer slightly in the opposite direction or accelerate.

System limits Note the system limitations of Active Blind Spot Assist; you may otherwise not recognize the dan gers (/ page 194). Either a course-correcting brake application appropriate to the driving situation, or none at all, may occur in the following situations: R Vehicles or obstacles, e.g. crash barriers, are

located on both sides of your vehicle. R A vehicle approaches too closely on the side. R You have adopted a sporty driving style with

high cornering speeds. R You brake or accelerate significantly. R A driving safety system intervenes, e.g. ESP

or Active Brake Assist.

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R ESP is deactivated. R A loss of tire pressure or a faulty tire is

detected.

Activating/deactivating Blind Spot Assist or Active Blind Spot Assist Multimedia system: 4 5 Settings 5 Assistance # Activate or deactivate Blind Spot Assist. or # Activate or deactivate Act. Blind Spot Assist.

Active Lane Keeping Assist

Function of Active Lane Keeping Assist Active Lane Keeping Assist monitors the area in front of your vehicle by means of the multifunc tion camera (/ page 164). It serves to protect you against unintentionally leaving your lane. You will be warned by vibration pulses in the steering wheel and guided by a course-correct ing brake application back into your lane.

Active Lane Keeping Assist is available in the speed range between 37 mph (60 km/h) and 124 mph (200 km/h). Active Lane Keeping Assist can neither reduce the risk of an accident if you fail to adapt your driving style nor override the laws of physics. It cannot take into account road, weather or traffic conditions. Active Lane Keeping Assist is only an aid. You are responsible for maintaining a safe distance to the vehicle in front, for vehicle speed, for braking in good time and for staying in lane. The status of Active Lane Keeping Assist is dis played in the on-board computer: R (green): Active Lane Keeping Assist is

active and operating. R (gray): Active Lane Keeping Assist is

active but not operating. R: Active Lane Keeping Assist is deactiva

ted or there is a malfunction.

If a lane-correcting brake application occurs, dis play1 appears in the multifunction display. The system does not apply the brake if you acti vate the turn signal indicator. Vehicles with Driving Assistance Package: if the system detects an obstacle, such as another vehicle in the adjacent lane, it will apply the brake regardless of the turn signal indicator. You are warned by vibrations in the steering wheel in the following circumstances: R Active Lane Keeping Assist detects a lane

marking. R A front wheel drives over this lane marking.

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Conditions for a course-correcting brake application (vehicles without Driving Assis tance Package) Lane markings were detected on both sides of the lane. The front wheel drives over a continu ous lane marking. % A brake application may be interrupted at

any time if you steer slightly in the opposite direction.

Conditions for a course-correcting brake application (vehicles with Driving Assistance Package) R A continuous lane marking was detected and

driven over with the front wheel. R A lane marking and an approaching vehicle,

an overtaking vehicle or vehicles driving par allel to your vehicle were detected in the adjacent lane. The front wheel drives over the lane marking.

% A brake application may be interrupted at any time if you steer slightly in the opposite direction.

System limits No lane-correcting brake application occurs in the following situations: R You clearly and actively steer, brake or accel

erate. R If a driving safety system intervenes, such as

ESP, Active Brake Assist or Active Blind Spot Assist. R You have adopted a sporty driving style with

high cornering speeds or high rates of accel eration. R When ESP is deactivated. R If a loss of tire pressure or a faulty tire has

been detected and displayed.

If you deactivate the Active Lane Keeping Assist warning and the lane markings cannot be clearly detected, it is possible that no lane correcting brake application takes place (/ page 199). The system may be impaired or may not function particularly in the following situations: R If there is poor visibility, e.g. due to insuffi

cient illumination of the road, if there are

highly variable shade conditions or in rain, snow, fog or heavy spray. R If there is glare, e.g. from oncoming traffic,

the sun or reflections. R If the windshield in the area of the multifunc

tion camera is dirty, or if the camera is fog ged up, damaged or covered. R If there are no lane markings, or several

unclear lane markings are present for one lane, e.g. around roadworks. R If the lane markings are worn, dark or cov

ered. R If the distance from the vehicle in front is too

short and thus the lane markings cannot be detected. R If the lane markings change quickly, e.g.

lanes branch off, cross one another or merge. R If the road is very narrow and winding. R Vehicles with Driving Assistance Pack

age: if the radar sensors in the rear bumper are dirty or covered in snow and an obstacle

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is detected in your lane, no lane-correcting brake application takes place.

Activating/deactivating Active Lane Keeping Assist Multimedia system: 4 5 Settings 5 Quick Access 5 Active Lane Keeping Assist # Activate or deactivate the function.

Setting Active Lane Keeping Assist Multimedia system: 4 5 Settings 5 Assistance 5 Active Lane Keeping Assist

Activating or deactivating the haptic warning # Select Warning.

Activate or deactivate the function.

DYNAMIC BODY CONTROL function

DYNAMIC BODY CONTROL continuously adjusts the characteristics of the suspension dampers to the current operating and driving conditions.

The damping is tuned individually for each wheel and is affected by the following factors: R The road surface conditions R Vehicle load R The drive program selected R The driving style

The drive program can be adjusted using the DYNAMIC SELECT switch.

AIR BODY CONTROL

AIR BODY CONTROL function

* NOTE Mercedes-AMG vehicles

# Observe the notes in the Supplement. You could otherwise fail to recognize dangers.

AIR BODY CONTROL is an air suspension system with variable damping for improved driving com fort. The all-round level control system ensures the best possible suspension and constant ground clearance, even with a laden vehicle.

When driving at speed, the vehicle is lowered automatically to improve driving safety and to reduce fuel consumption. You also have the option of manually adjusting the vehicle level. AIR BODY CONTROL includes the following com ponents and functions: R Air suspension with variable spring rate R Automatic level control system R Speed-dependent lowering to reduce fuel

consumption R Manually selectable high-level setting for

greater ground clearance R ADS PLUS (Adaptive Damping System with

constant damping force adjustment) R DYNAMIC SELECT switch and level button

Suspension setting and vehicle level per drive program Drive programA: R The suspension setting is comfortable. R The vehicle is set to the normal level.

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R When driving at speeds of approximately 78 mph (125 km/h) or above, the vehicle is lowered. R When driving at speeds below approximately

50 mph (80 km/h), the vehicle is raised again.

Drive program;: R The suspension setting is comfortable. R The vehicle is set to low level -1. R The vehicle is not lowered any further if you

are traveling at higher speeds.

Drive programC: R The suspension setting is firmer. R The vehicle is set to low level -1. R The vehicle is not lowered any further if you

are traveling at higher speeds.

Drive programB: R The suspension setting is even firmer. R The vehicle is set to low level -1. R The vehicle is not lowered any further if you

are traveling at higher speeds.

Individual suspension settings can be called up in drive program= (/ page 150).

Setting the vehicle level

& WARNING Risk of accident because vehicle level is too high

Driving characteristics may be impaired. The vehicle can drift outwards, for example, when steering or cornering. # Choose a vehicle level which is suited

to the driving style and the road surface conditions.

& WARNING Risk of entrapment from vehi cle lowering

When lowering the vehicle, people could become trapped if their limbs are between the vehicle body and the tires or underneath the vehicle. # Make sure no one is underneath the

vehicle or in the immediate vicinity of

the wheel arches when the vehicle is being lowered.

& WARNING Risk of becoming trapped due to the vehicle lowering

Vehicles with AIR BODY CONTROL or level control system: when you unload lug gage or leave the vehicle, the vehicle first rises slightly and then returns to the set level shortly afterwards. You or anyone else in the vicinity of the wheel arches or the underbody could thus become trapped. The vehicle can also be lowered after being locked. # When leaving the vehicle, make sure

that nobody is in the vicinity of the wheel arches or the underbody.

* NOTE Damage due to vehicle lowering

Parts of the body could be damaged when the vehicle is lowered.

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