79 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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81 Rear view mirrors
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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 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.
The passenger-side mirror will return to its previous
position after approx. 20 seconds.
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159 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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183 Tele Aid
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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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cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex Mirror, exterior, rear view .............................................. 79
Mirror, inside, rear view ................................................. 78
Multicontour seat ............................................................ 55
Multifunction display ...................................................... 88
Engine oil level indicator ........................................... 92
FSS (Flexible service system) ................................... 92
Setting the audio volume ......................................... 108
Trip and main odometer ............................................ 92
Vehicle speed ............................................................... 92
Multifunction steering wheel ........................................ 88
NNavigation system - Multifunction display ................ 101
Night security illumination ..........................................115OOn-board diagnostic system .........................................228
Operator’s Manual ............................................................. 8
Outside temperature indicator ...................................... 86
Overhead control panel ................................................... 21
PPanic button ......................................................................32
Parcel net in front passenger footwell ........................ 156
Parking ........................................................................... 208
Parking brake .....................154, 194, 204, 208, 229, 266
PARKING BRAKE - malfunction and warning messages
239
Power assistance ........................................................... 206
Power seats, front ............................................................. 45
Backrest ........................................................................ 54
Power windows ............................................................... 146
Express opening and closing .................................. 147
Opening and closing ................................................... 31
Operated with soft top switch ................................. 148
Synchronizing ........................................................... 147
Problems with your vehicle ............................................ 14
Product information .......................................................... 7RRadio
See Audio .................................................................... 133
Radio transmitters ......................................................... 178
Rain sensor ..................................................................... 118
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Rear view mirrors
Exterior ......................................................................... 79
Inside ............................................................................ 78
Rear window defroster .................................................. 124
Remote control ................................................................. 27
Battery replacement ................................................. 288
REMOVE KEY - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................ 245
Replacing bulbs .............................................................. 280
Replacing wiper blade insert .......................................299
Reporting Safety Defects ................................................ 15
Residual engine heat utilization (REST) .................... 125
Roadside assistance ......................................................... 10
Roadside assistance call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 186
Roll bar
Switch ........................................................................... 52
Warning lamp ............................................................233
Roller blind
Horizontal .................................................................. 174
Vertical ....................................................................... 175
SSafety guidelines for the seat belt, emergency
tensioning retractor and airbag ................................73
Seat belts ...........................................................................58
Fastening ......................................................................60
Seat belt nonusage warning system .........................59
Unfastening .................................................................. 61
Warning lamp ........................................................... 232
Seat belts and supplemental restraint
system (SRS) ................................................................58
Seats
Backrest ........................................................................ 54
Front seat adjustment ................................................ 45
Heated ...........................................................................56
Memory ........................................................................ 48
Multicontour ................................................................55
Power seat ....................................................................45
Selective locking
See Central locking system ....................................... 29
Service indicator
See Flexible service system (FSS) .......................... 109
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