
81 Rear view mirrors
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Exterior rear view mirrors
The switch is located on the center console.
Turn electronic key in steering lock to position 2.
First select the mirror to be adjusted – press button:
%Left mirror
&Right mirror
To adjust, toggle the switch forward, backward or to 
either side.With the electronic key in steering lock position 2, the 
driver’s side mirror reflection brightness responds to 
changes in light sensitivity.
With gear selector lever in position “R”, or with the 
interior lamp switched on, the driver’s side mirror 
brightness does not respond to changes in light 
sensitivity.
Notes:
The exterior mirrors have electrically heated glass. The 
heater switches on automatically, depending on outside 
temperature.
If an exterior mirror housing is forcibly pivoted from its 
normal position, it must be repositioned by applying 
firm pressure until it snaps into place.
Wa r n i n g !
Exercise care when using the passenger-side 
mirror. The passenger-side exterior mirror is 
convex (outwardly curved surface for a wider field 
of view). Objects in mirror are closer than they 
appear. Check your inside rear view mirror or 
glance over your shoulder before changing lanes.
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Important!
Electrolyte drops coming into contact with the vehicle 
paint finish can only be completely removed while in 
their liquid state, by applying plenty of water.Storing mirror positions in memory
The exterior rear view mirror positions are stored in 
memory with the seat/head restraint position and can 
be recalled when necessary, see page 48.
Wa r n i n g !
In the case of an accident liquid electrolyte may 
escape the mirror housing when the mirror glass 
breaks.Electrolyte has an irritating effect. Do not allow the 
liquid to come into contact with eyes, skin, 
clothing, or respiratory system. In cases it does, 
immediately flush affected area with water, and 
seek medical help if necessary.
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83 Rear view mirrors
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data Instruments 
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Parking position
The passenger-side exterior mirror can be adjusted and 
programmed to assist the driver during parking 
maneuvers (e.g. to observe the curb or other objects 
close to the vehicle).
With electronic key in steering lock position 2, and the 
exterior rear view mirror switch in the passenger side 
position, the passenger-side mirror will be turned 
downward when placing the gear selector lever in “R” 
Reverse.
The passenger-side mirror position can now be adjusted 
as desired.
At speeds above approx. 6 mph (10 km/h), upon shifting 
gear selector lever from “R” Reverse, or upon pressing 
the driver’s side mirror button, the passenger-side 
mirror will return to its previous position.
Readjust the mirror as desired.One passenger-side mirror position can be stored in 
memory. To do so:
1. Turn electronic key to steering lock position 2.
The vehicle must be stationary.
2. Select passenger-side mirror & and adjust the 
mirror to view the curb.
3. Press green memory button located in switch cluster 
for driver’s seat, see page 48.
4. Within 3 seconds pull the mirror toggle switch 
rearward. The mirror should not move.
Repeat the memory procedure if the mirror moves.
5. The passenger-side mirror will return to its previous 
position after approx. 20 seconds.
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167 Garage door opener
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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 steering lock 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 though 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”.
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181 Tele Aid
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and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument 
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Important!
Always make sure that the indicator lamps in the 
“SOS” button, in the “Roadside Assistance” button and 
in the “Information” button do not remain illuminated 
constantly in red and the message “TELE AID  - VISIT 
WORKSHOP” is not displayed in the multifunction 
display after the system self check.
If a malfunction is indicated as outlined above, have the 
system checked at the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center as 
soon as possible.
Emergency calls
An emergency call is initiated automatically:
•following an accident in which the Emergency 
Tensioning Retractors (ETR’s) or airbags deploy,
•if the antitheft alarm or the tow away alarm stays on 
for more than 20 seconds, see pages 43 and 44.
An emergency call can also be initiated manually by 
opening the cover next to the inside rear view mirror 
labeled “SOS”, then briefly pressing the button located 
under the cover. See below for instructions on initiating 
an emergency call manually.Once the emergency call is in progress, the indicator 
lamp in the “SOS” button will begin to flash. The 
message “EMERGENCY CALL – CONNECTING CALL” 
appears in the multifunction display. When the 
connection is established, the message “EMERGENCY 
CALL – CALL CONNECTED” appears in the 
multifunction display. All information relevant to the 
emergency, such as the location of the vehicle 
(determined by the GPS satellite location system), 
vehicle model, identification number and color are 
generated.
A voice connection between the Response Center and 
the occupants of the vehicle will be established 
automatically soon after the emergency call has been 
initiated. When a voice connection is established the 
audio system mutes and the message “TELE AID – 
EMERGENCY CALL ACTIVE” appears in the 
multifunction display. The Response Center will attempt 
to determine more precisely the nature of the accident 
provided they can speak to an occupant of the vehicle.
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320 Index
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cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
PARKING BRAKE  ......................................................237
REMOVE KEY  ............................................................243
STEER. WHEEL ADJUST.  ......................................... 241
TELE AID  .................................................................... 245
WASHER FLUID  ........................................................ 244
Malfunction message memory  .................................... 106
Manual operation of sliding/pop-up roof ................... 286
Mechanical keys ........................................................ 25, 32
Memory  ............................................................................. 48
Recalling ....................................................................... 49
Storing  ................................................................... 48, 82
Mirror, exterior, adjusting  .............................................. 81
Mirror, exterior, rear view  .............................................. 81
Mirror, inside, rear view  ................................................. 80
Multicontour seat  ............................................................ 55
Multifunction display  ...................................................... 90
Engine oil level indicator  ........................................... 94
FSS (Flexible service system)  ................................... 94
Setting the audio volume ..........................................110
Trip and main odometer  ............................................ 94
Vehicle speed ............................................................... 94
Multifunction steering wheel  ........................................ 90
NNavigation system - Multifunction display  ................ 103
Night security illumination  .......................................... 117OOn-board diagnostic system  ........................................ 226
Operator’s Manual  ............................................................. 8
Outside temperature indicator ....................................... 88
Overhead control panel  ................................................... 21PPanic button  ......................................................................32
Parcel net in front passenger footwell  ........................ 164
Parking  ........................................................................... 206
Parking brake  ......................157, 192, 202, 206, 227, 262
PA R K I N G   B R A K E   -   m a l f u n c t i o n  
and warning messages  ............................................ 237
Power assistance  ........................................................... 204
Power seats, front ............................................................. 45
Backrest  ........................................................................ 54
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321 Index
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cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex Power windows ............................................................... 147
Express opening  ....................................................... 148
Opening and closing  .................................................. 31
Synchronizing  ........................................................... 148
Problems with your vehicle  ........................................... 14
Product information  .......................................................... 7
RRadio
See Audio  ................................................................... 135
Radio transmitters  ..........................................................176
Rain sensor  ..................................................................... 120
Rear seats
Split folding backrest  ............................................... 160
Rear view mirrors
Exterior  ......................................................................... 81
Inside  ............................................................................ 80
Rear window defroster  .................................................. 126
Rear window sunshade  ................................................. 152
Remote control  ................................................................. 27
Battery replacement  ................................................. 283
REMOVE KEY - malfunction and warning messages 243
Replacing bulbs .............................................................. 275
Replacing wiper blade insert  .......................................287Reporting Safety Defects ................................................. 15
Residual engine heat utilization (REST)  .................... 127
Roadside assistance  ......................................................... 10
Roadside assistance call
See Tele Aid  ............................................................... 184
Roof rack ......................................................................... 289
SSafety guidelines for the seat belt, emergency 
tensioning retractor and airbag  ................................ 74
Seat belts  ...........................................................................58
Fastening  ......................................................................60
Seat belt nonusage warning system .........................59
Unfastening  .................................................................. 62
Warning lamp  ........................................................... 230
Seat belts and integrated restraint system (SRS)  .......58
Seats
Backrest  ........................................................................ 54
Front seat adjustment  ................................................ 45
Heated  ...........................................................................56
Memory  ........................................................................ 48
Multicontour  ................................................................55
Power seat  ....................................................................45
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