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358 Electronic key
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data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index
Insert mechanical key (4) in side opening (5) to open
latch. Press briefly (do not use mechanical key as lever)
to release battery compartment.
Remove mechanical key from side opening.
Carefully remove battery compartment in direction of
arrow (6).Change batteries (7), inserting new ones under contact
spring (8) with plus (+) side facing up.
Return battery compartment into housing until locked
in place and slide mechanical key back into electronic
key.
P 80.35-2025-26
5
4
6
P 80.35-2027-26
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359 Emergency engine shut-down
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index Important!
Batteries contain materials that can harm the
environment if disposed of improperly. Recycling of
batteries is the preferred method of disposal. For
disposal, please follow manufacturer’s recommendation
on battery package.
Replacement Battery:
Lithium, type CR 2025 or equivalent.
Synchronizing remote control
The remote control may have to be resynchronized, if
the vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked.
To synchronize insert electronic key in starter switch.
The remote control should once again be operational.Emergency engine shut-down
If the engine can no longer be stopped using the
electronic key, the engine can be turned of f by removing
two fuses.
For easy removal of fuses use the fuse extractor (located
in the auxiliary fuse box in the trunk) to pull out the
fuses marked on the fuse chart as “ENGINE
EMERGENCY OFF”.
The fuse chart is located in the fuse box in the
passenger compartment.
For fuses see page 315.
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360 Fuel filler flap, manual release
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data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index
Fuel filler flap, manual release
Open the trunk lid and fold right-side taillamp trim
aside. Reach inside and turn the release knob (arrow)
clockwise. Open the fuel filler flap.Emergency operation of sliding / pop-up roof
The sliding / pop-up roof can be opened or closed
manually should an electrical malfunction occur.
The sliding / pop-up roof drive is located behind the
lens (1) of the interior overhead light.
Pry off the lens (1) using a screwdriver.
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361 Emergency operation of sliding / pop-up roof
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index Slide both locking tabs (2) in direction of arrow, lower
rear of cover and remove.
Note:
Do not disconnect electrical connectors.Obtain crank (3) (supplied with vehicle) and insert
through hole.
To slide roof closed or to raise the roof at the rear:
turn crank clockwise.
To slide the roof open or to lower the roof at the rear:
turn crank counterclockwise.
See page 202 for instructions on synchronizing the
sliding / pop-up roof after closing manually.
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362 Replacing wiper blade insert
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data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index
Replacing wiper blade inserts
For safety reasons, remove electronic key from steering
lock before replacing the wiper blades, otherwise the
motor can suddenly turn on and cause injury.
Notes:
Do not open engine hood with wiper arm folded forward.
Do not allow the wiper arm to contact the windshield
glass without a wiper blade inserted. The glass may be
scratched or broken.
Make certain that the wiper blades are properly
installed. Improperly installed wiper blades may cause
windshield damage.
Removal:
Fold wiper arm forward. Press safety tab down (1), push
wiper blade downward (2) and remove.
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363 Replacing wiper blade insert
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index Place wiper blade on firm support. Press down both tabs
and slide (direction of arrow) the wiper blade insert out
of the retainer claws.
Installation:
Slide (direction of arrow) wiper blade insert into
retainer claws until tabs are engaged.
Slide wiper blade onto wiper arm until it locks in place.Roof rack
On ly m ount r oof r acks to t he fasten in g bolts (se e arr ows)
located under the door weatherstrips.
Use only those roof racks approved by Mercedes-Benz to
avoid damage to the vehicle. Follow manufacturer’s
installation instructions.
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365 Contents - Vehicle care
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and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hintsCar careIndex
Vehicle careCleaning and care
of the vehicle .............................366
Power washer ..............................367
Tar stains .....................................367
Paintwork, painted body
components .................................367
Engine cleaning ..........................368
Vehicle washing .........................368Ornamental moldings ............... 369
Headlamps, taillamps,
turn signal lenses ...................... 369
Window cleaning ....................... 369
Wiper blade ................................ 369
Light alloy wheels ..................... 370
Instrument cluster ..................... 370
Steering wheel and
gear selector lever ..................... 370Cup holder ...................................370
Seat belts ..................................... 371
Headliner and
shelf below rear window ........... 371
Leather upholstery ..................... 371
Hard plastic trim items ............. 371
Plastic and rubber parts ............ 371
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