
2 Contents
Multifunction steering wheel, 
multifunction display ...............  102
Trip and main odometer and
sub menu....................................  106
Audio systems ................................  108
Radio ............................................  108
CD player .....................................  109
Cassette player ...........................  110
Telephone ......................................... 111
Navigation system ........................... 116
Trip computer .................................  117
Malfunction/warning
message memory ....................... 119
Individual settings.........................  121
Setting the audio volume..............  136
Coolant temperature gauge ..........  137
Flexible service system (FSS) ......  138
Engine oil level indicator ..............  141
Engine oil consumption ................  142
Exterior lamp switch .....................  143
Headlamp mode .............................  144Night security illumination .........  146
Locator lighting ..........................  147
Headlamp cleaning system ..........  147
Combination switch ......................  148
Hazard warning flasher switch .... 151
Climate control ..............................  152
Automatic climate control............  160
Front center console storage 
compartment ventilation ..........  171
Rear passenger compartment 
adjustable air outlets ...............  172
Operation Audio and 
telephone ...................................  173
Operating safety ............................  173
Operating and display elements ..  174
Button and soft key operation ......  176
Component malfunctions .............  195
Power windows ..............................  197
Sunshade for panorama 
sliding/pop-up roof ..................  199
Panorama sliding/pop-up roof ....  200
Interior lighting .............................  203
Sun visors .......................................  205
Vanity mirrors................................  205Interior............................................. 206
Storage compartments 
and armrests  ..............................206
Glove box ..................................... 207
Cup holder ......................................  210
Ashtrays ..........................................  211
Lighter .............................................  213
Parcel net in front passenger 
footwell .......................................  214
Split folding rear seat bench ........  215
Luggage cover – removal 
and installation .........................  217
Loading instructions (vehicle 
with enlarged cargo area) ........  218
Cellular telephone .........................  219
Telephone, general ........................ 220
Garage door opener .......................  221
DrivingControl and operation of 
radio transmitters ..................... 226
The first 1 000 miles 
(1 500 km) ................................. 227 

21 Instruments and controls
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments 
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument 
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Overhead control panel1Interior lighting, see page 203
2Tele Aid (emergency call system), see page 228
3Panorama sliding / pop-up roof, see page 200
4Hands-free microphone for Tele Aid and optional 
telephone with voice recognition system
5Rear view mirror, see page 89
6Garage door opener, see page 221 

27 Contents - Operation
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments 
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument 
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Individual settings.........................  121
Setting the audio volume..............  136
Coolant temperature gauge ..........  137
Flexible service system (FSS) ......  138
Engine oil level indicator ..............  141
Engine oil consumption ................  142
Exterior lamp switch .....................  143
Headlamp mode .............................  144
Night security illumination..........  146
Locator lighting ..........................  147
Headlamp cleaning system ..........  147
Combination switch.......................  148
Hazard warning flasher switch ...  151
Climate control ...............................  152
Automatic climate control ............  160Front center console storage 
compartment ventilation ..........  171
Rear passenger compartment 
adjustable air outlets ...............  172
Operation Audio and 
telephone ...................................  173
Operating safety ............................  173
Operating and display elements ..  174
Button and soft key operation ......  176
Component malfunctions .............  195
Power windows ..............................  197
Sunshade for panorama 
sliding/pop-up roof ..................  199
Panorama sliding/pop-up roof ....  200
Interior lighting .............................  203
Sun visors .......................................  205
Vanity mirrors................................  205
Interior ............................................  206Storage compartments 
and armrests  ..............................206
Glove box ..................................... 207
Cup holder ......................................  210
Ashtrays ..........................................  211
Lighter .............................................  213
Parcel net in front passenger 
footwell .......................................  214
Split folding rear seat bench ........  215
Luggage cover – removal 
and installation .........................  217
Loading instructions (vehicle 
with enlarged cargo area) ........  218
Cellular telephone .........................  219
Telephone, general ........................ 220
Garage door opener .......................  221 

221 Garage door opener
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data Instruments 
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument 
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Garage door opener
1Signal transmitter keys
2Indicator lamp
3Hand-held remote control transmitterThe built-in remote control is capable of operating up to 
three separately controlled objects. 
Note:
Certain types of garage door openers are incompatible 
with the integrated opener. If you should experience 
difficulties with programming the transmitter, contact 
your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, or call 
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the USA 
only) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Service (in 
Canada) at 1-800-387-0100.
Wa r n i n g !
When programming a garage door opener, the door 
moves up or down.When programming or operating the remote 
control make sure there is no possibility of anyone 
being harmed by the moving door. 

222 Garage door opener
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data Instruments 
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument 
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
For operation in the USA only: This device complies 
with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to 
the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and 
(2) this device must accept any interference received, 
including interference that may cause undesired 
operation.
Any unauthorized modification to this device could void 
to the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Programming or reprogramming the integrated 
remote control:
1. Turn electronic key in starter switch to position 1 
or 2.
2. Hold the end of the hand-held transmitter of the 
device you wish to train approximately 2 to 5 inches 
(5 cm to 12 cm) away from the surface of the 
integrated remote control located on the inside rear 
view mirror, keeping the indicator lamp in view.3. Using both hands, simultaneously push the hand-
held transmitter button and the desired integrated 
remote control button. Do not release the buttons 
until completing step 4.
4. The indicator lamp on the integrated remote control 
will flash, first slowly and then rapidly. When the 
indicator lamp flashes rapidly, both buttons may be 
released (the rapid flashing lamp indicates 
successful programming of the new frequency 
signal). To program the remaining two buttons, 
follow steps 1 through 4.
Note: 
If, after repeated attempts, you do not successfully 
program the integrated remote control device to learn 
the signal of the hand-held transmitter, the garage door 
opener could be equipped with the “rolling code 
feature”. 

223 Garage door opener
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data Instruments 
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument 
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Rolling code programming:
To train a garage door opener (or other rolling code 
devices) with the rolling code feature, follow these 
instructions after completing the “Programming” 
portion of this text. (A second person may make the 
following training procedures quicker and easier.)
1. Locate training button on the garage door opener 
motor head unit. Exact location and color of the 
button may vary by garage door opener brand. If 
there is difficulty locating the transmitting button, 
reference to garage door opener operator’s manual. 
2. Press “training” button on the garage door opener 
motor head unit (which activates the “training 
light”).
Note:
Following step 2, there are 30 seconds to initiate 
step 3.3. Firmly press and release the programmed 
integrated remote control transmit button. Press 
and release same button a second time to complete 
the training process. (Some garage door openers 
may required you to do this procedure a third time 
to complete the training.)
4. Confirm the garage door operation by pressing the 
programmed button on the integrated remote 
control transmitter.  

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data Instruments 
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument 
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
Canadian programming:
During programming, your hand-held transmitter may 
automatically stop transmitting. Continue to press and 
hold the integrated remote control transmitter button 
(note steps 2 through 4 in the “Programming” portion) 
while you press and re-press (“cycle”) your hand-held 
transmitter every two seconds until the frequency 
signal has been learned. The indicator lamp will flash 
slowly and then rapidly after several seconds upon 
successful training.Operation of remote control:
1. Turn electronic key in starter switch to position 1 
or 2.
2. Select and press the appropriate button to activate 
the remote control device. The integrated remote 
control transmitter continues to send the signal as 
long as the button is pressed – up to 20 seconds.
Erasing the remote control memory:
1. Turn electronic key in starter switch to position 1 
or 2.
2. Simultaneously holding down the left and right side 
buttons for approximately 20 seconds, or until the 
control lamp blink rapidly, will erase the codes of all 
three channels. 

388 Index
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments 
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument 
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
Front airbags ....................................................................  72
Front center console storage compartment 
ventilation ..................................................................  171
Front seat adjustment  ..................................................... 48
Front seat backrest - locking and unlocking ...............  56
Fuel filler flap, manual release ................................... 354
Fuel reserve warning .................................................... 286
Fuse box ..........................................................................  311
Fuses ................................................................................  311
GGarage door opener .......................................................  221
Global locking
See Central locking system .......................................  31
Glove box ......................................................................... 207HHazard warning flasher switch ...................................  151
Head restraint height ......................................................  61
Head restraints
Rear seat .......................................................................  60
Head restraints, front seats
Removal and installation ...........................................  54Headlamp cleaning system........................................... 147
Headlamp mode (HEADLAMPS) .................................. 144
Heated seats ...................................................................... 58
High beams
See Combination switch........................................... 148
IIdentification labels ......................................................  369
Indicator lamps in the instrument cluster ..........  98, 282
Individual settings .........................................................  121
"CONVENIENCE" 
(vehicles with memory function) ...................... 134
"INSTRUMENT CLUSTER"....................................... 124
"LIGHTING"................................................................ 128
"VEHICLE" (audio and central locking system) ... 132
Infant and child restraint systems ................................ 82
Child seat mounts - LATCH type............................... 85
Installation ................................................................... 84
Inflating the collapsible spare tire .............................  333
Information call
See Tele Aid...............................................................  228
Instrument cluster ........................................................... 96
Indicator lamps............................................................ 98
Instruments and controls ...............................................  18