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36 Antitheft alarm system
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The antitheft alarm is automatically armed or disarmed
with the remote control or any of your vehicle’s keys by
locking or unlocking the vehicle.
The antitheft alarm is armed within approximately
10 seconds after locking the vehicle.
A blinking lamp (1) indicates that the alarm is armed.
Operation:
Once the alarm system has been armed, the exterior
vehicle lamps will flash and an alarm will sound when
someone:
•opens a door,
•opens the trunk,
•opens the hood,
•opens the glove box,
•attempts to raise the vehicle.The alarm will last approximately 3 minutes in form of
flashing exterior lamps. At the same time an alarm will
sound for 30 seconds. The alarm will stay on even if the
activating element (a door, for example) is immediately
closed. If the alarm stays on for more than 20 seconds,
an emergency call is initiated automatically. See Tele
Aid on page 130.
Note:
We recommend that you carry the flat key with you and
keep it in a safe place (e.g. your wallet) so that it is
always handy. Never leave the f lat key in the vehicle.
When you unlock the driver’s door with the mechanical
key, the exterior lamps will flash and the alarm will
sound.
To cancel the alarm, insert the key in the steering lock
or press transmit buttonŒ or‹ on the key.

37 Tow-away alarm
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The switch is located on the center console.
1Press to switch off
2Indicator lamp
Once the alarm system has been armed, the exterior
vehicle lamps will flash and an alarm will sound when
someone attempts to raise the vehicle.The alarm will last approximately 3 minutes in form of
flashing exterior lamps. At the same time an alarm will
sound for 30 seconds. The alarm will stay on even if the
vehicle is immediately lowered. To cancel the alarm,
insert the key in the steering lock or press transmit
buttonŒ or‹ on the key.
If the alarm stays on for more than 20 seconds, an
emergency call is initiated automatically. See Tele Aid
on page 130.
To prevent triggering the tow-away alarm feature, switch
off the tow-away alarm before towing the vehicle, or
when parking on a surface subject to movement, such
as a ferry or auto train.
To do so, turn key in steering lock to position 0 or 1, or
remove key from steering lock. Press tow-away alarm
switch (1). The indicator lamp (2) illuminates brief ly.
Exit vehicle, and lock vehicle with key or remote
control.
The tow-away alarm remains switched off until the
vehicle is locked again with key or remote control, at
which time it is automatically reactivated.
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40 Seats
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5Head restraint height
6Head restraint release
Head restraint height
Raising:
Pull up on head restraint.
Lowering:
Push down on head restraint.
Adjust head restraint to support the back of the head
approximately at ear level.For removal or installation of head restraint, first open
the roof.
Removal:
Pull head restraint to its highest position. Push
button (6) and pull head restraint out.
Installation:
Insert the head restraint and push it down to the stop.
Adjust head restraint to the desired position.
Caution!
Do not remove head restraints except when mounting
seat covers. Whenever restraints have been removed be
sure to reinstall them before driving.
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For your protection, drive only with properly
positioned head restraints.Adjust head restraint to support the back of the
head approximately at ear level.Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head
restraints. Head restraints are intended to help
reduce injuries during an accident.

46 Restraint systems
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Fastening of seat belts
1Latch plate
2Buckle
3Release buttonPush latch plate (1) into buckle (2) until it clicks. Do not
twist the belt. A twisted seat belt may cause injury.
To help avoid severe or fatal injuries, the lap belt should
be positioned as low as possible on your hips and not
across the abdomen.
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Always fasten your seat belt before driving off.
Always make sure your passenger is properly
restrained.

48 Restraint systems
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Unfastening of seat belts
Push the release button (3) in the belt buckle (2).
Allow the retractor to completely rewind the seat belt by
guiding the latch plate (1).
Operation
The inertia reel stops the belt from unwinding during
sudden vehicle stops or when quickly pulling on the
belt.The locking function of the reel may be checked by
quickly pulling out the belt.
Wa r n i n g !
USE SEAT BELTS PROPERLY.• Seat belts can only work when used properly.
Never wear seat belts in any other way than as
described in this section, as that could result
in serious injuries in case of an accident.• Each occupant should wear their seat belt at all
times, because seat belts help reduce the
likelihood of and potential severity of injuries
in accidents, including rollovers. The
integrated restraint system includes “SRS”
(driver airbag, passenger airbag, door mounted
side impact airbags), “ETR” (seat belt
emergency tensioning retractors), and driver
knee bolster. The system is designed to
enhance the protection offered to properly
belted occupants in certain frontal (front
airbags) and side (side impact airbags) impacts
which exceed preset deployment thresholds.

69 Instrument cluster
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index 1Coolant temperature gauge, see page 73
2Fuel gauge with reserve and fuel cap placement
warning lamp, see page 181
3Outside temperature indicator, see page 73
4Push button for activating the instrument cluster,
intensity of instrument lamps, for trip odometer, and
for Flexible service system (FSS) indicator, see
pages 72, 74 and 75
5Left turn signal indicator lamp, see combination
switch on page 81
6Electronic stability program (ESP) warning lamp,
system is adjusting to road conditions, see page 1817Right turn signal indicator lamp, see combination
switch on page 81
8Speedometer
9Trip odometer, see page 74
10Main odometer, Flexible service system (FSS)
indicator, see page 75
11Push button for setting clock, see page 74
12Tachometer, see page 74
13Clock, see page 74
14Gear range indicator display, see selector lever
position, page 147

72 Instrument cluster
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Activating the instrument cluster
The instrument cluster is activated by:
•Opening the door.
•Pressing button (1) on the instrument cluster.
•Turning the key in steering lock to position 2.Instrument lamps
Rotate adjusting knob (1) to vary intensity of instrument
lamps.
Display illumination
Pr e s s a d j u st in g k n o b ( 1 ) to b ri e f ly i llu m i n a te t h e d is p lay
(with key removed or in steering lock position 0 or 1).
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74 Instrument cluster
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Trip odometer
To reset:
•Press button (1) once (with key in steering lock
position 2).
•Press button (1) twice (with key removed or in
steering lock position 0 or 1).Clock
Ad justing clo ck:
Hour: Pull out knob (2) and turn it to the left.
Minute: Pull out knob (2) and turn it to the right.
Tachometer
The red marking on tachometer denotes excessive
engine speed.
Avoid this engine speed, as it may result in serious
engine damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-
Benz Limited Warranty.
To help protect the engine, the fuel supply is interrupted
if the engine is operated within the red marking.
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