
2 Contents 
Audio systems  .................................. 97
Radio  .............................................. 97
CD player  ....................................... 98
Cassette player  ............................. 99
Telephone  ........................................ 100
Telephone book  .......................... 100
Redialing  ..................................... 102
Incoming call  .............................. 104
Navigation system .......................... 105
Trip computer  ................................. 106
Malfunction message memory  .... 108
Individual settings ..........................110
Setting the audio volume ...............113
Flexible service system (FSS)  .......114
Engine oil level indicator ...............117
Engine oil consumption  .................118
Exterior lamp switch  ......................119
Night security illumination  ......... 120
Headlamp cleaning system  .......... 121
Combination switch  ...................... 122
Hazard warning flasher switch  ... 125
Automatic climate control  ............ 126
Display and controls  .................. 128
Basic setting ................................ 129Special settings  .......................... 129
Defogging windows  ................... 129
Defrosting  ................................... 129
Rear window defroster  ...............130
Air distribution  ...........................130
Air volume  ...................................130
Air recirculation  ......................... 131
Dust filter  ..................................... 131
Activated charcoal filter  ............132
Residual engine 
heat utilization  ............................132
Front center console 
compartment ventilation  ...........133
Rear passenger compartment 
adjustable air outlet  ...................134
Audio and telephone, 
operation  .....................................135
Power windows  ...............................154
Sliding / pop-up roof ......................157
Interior lighting  ..............................159
Entrance lamps, 
exit lamps in doors ....................159
Reading lamps 
rear compartment ......................160Rear window sunshade  ................. 160
Sun visors  ....................................... 161
Illuminated vanity mirrors ........... 161
Interior  ............................................ 162
Armrest, rear bench  ...................... 162
Cup holder 
in rear bench armrest  .............. 162
Glove box ......................................... 163
Cup holder and coin holder 
in glove box lid  ........................... 163
Storage compartment above 
ashtray in center console  ........ 164
Storage compartments 
in center console  ....................... 164
Cup holder in center console  ....... 165
Ashtrays  .......................................... 166
Lighter  ............................................. 168
Cargo tie-down hooks .................... 169
Parcel net 
in front passenger footwell  ..... 169
Cellular telephone  ......................... 170
Shelf below rear window  .............. 170
Garage door opener  ....................... 171
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23 Contents – Operation
Technical
data Instruments 
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument 
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Setting the audio volume ...............113
Flexible service system (FSS)  .......114
Engine oil level indicator ...............117
Engine oil consumption  .................118
Exterior lamp switch  ......................119
Night security illumination  ......... 120
Headlamp cleaning system  .......... 121
Combination switch  ...................... 122
Hazard warning 
flasher switch  ............................ 125
Automatic climate control  ............ 126
Display and controls  .................. 128
Basic setting ................................ 129
Special settings  .......................... 129
Defogging windows .................... 129
Defrosting  .................................... 129
Rear window defroster  .............. 130
Air distribution  ........................... 130
Air volume ................................... 130Air recirculation  ......................... 131
Dust filter  ..................................... 131
Activated charcoal filter  ............132
Residual engine 
heat utilization  ............................132
Front center console 
compartment ventilation  ...........133
Rear passenger compartment 
adjustable air outlet  ...................134
Audio and telephone, 
operation  .....................................135
Power windows  ...............................154
Sliding / pop-up roof ......................157
Interior lighting  ..............................159
Entrance lamps, 
exit lamps in doors ....................159
Reading lamps 
rear compartment ......................160
Rear window sunshade  .................160
Sun visors  ........................................ 161Illuminated vanity mirrors ........... 161
Interior  ............................................ 162
Armrest, rear bench  ...................... 162
Cup holder 
in rear bench armrest  .............. 162
Glove box ......................................... 163
Cup holder and coin holder 
in glove box lid  ........................... 163
Storage compartment above 
ashtray in center console  ........ 164
Storage compartments 
in center console  ....................... 164
Cup holder in center console  ....... 165
Ashtrays  .......................................... 166
Lighter  ............................................. 168
Cargo tie-down hooks .................... 169
Parcel net 
in front passenger footwell  ..... 169
Cellular telephone  ......................... 170
Shelf below rear window  .............. 170
Garage door opener  ....................... 171
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120 Exterior lamp switch
Technical
data Instruments 
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument 
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
Note:
With the electronic key removed and the driver’s door 
open, a warning sounds and the message “SWITCH OFF 
LIGHTS!” in the multifunction indicator appears if the 
vehicle’s exterior lamps (except standing lamps) are not 
switched off.
Fog lamps will operate with the parking lamps and / or 
the low beam headlamps on. Fog lamps should only be 
used in conjunction with low beam headlamps. Consult 
your State or Province Motor Vehicle Regulations 
regarding allowable lamp operation.
Fog lamps are automatically switched off when the 
exterior lamp switch is turned to position D.Daytime running lamps
(Canada only)
When the engine is running and the selector lever is in 
a driving position, the low beam headlamps (includes 
parking lamps, side marker lamps, taillamps and 
license plate lamps) are automatically switched on.
When shifting from a driving position to position “N” 
or “P”, the low beam switches off (2 seconds delay).
For nighttime driving the exterior lamp switch should 
be turned to position B to permit activation of the 
high beam headlamps.
Night security illumination
When exiting the vehicle after driving with the exterior 
lamps on, they switch on again for added illumination 
for approximately 30 seconds after closing the last door. 
The lamp-on time period can be changed at your 
Mercedes-Benz Center.
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132 Automatic climate control
Technical
data Instruments 
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument 
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
Activated charcoal filter
An activated charcoal filter markedly reduces bad odors 
and removes pollutants from the air entering the 
passenger compartment.
To select, press e button.
To c a nc el,   pr ess  e button again.
The blower speed is slightly increased to supply a 
constant volume of air.
The system switches automatically to the air 
recirculation mode, if the carbon monoxide (CO) or 
nitric oxide (NO
X) of the outside air increases beyond a 
predetermined level.
When pressing button P or S, the filter is also 
switched off.
Notes:
The automatic air recirculation does not function when 
selecting the Economy mode S, or the outside 
temperature is below 45
°F (7
°C).
The activated charcoal filter should be switched off 
when windows fog up on the inside, or if the passenger 
compartment needs to be quickly heated or cooled 
down.Residual engine heat utilization
With the engine switched off, it is possible to continue 
heating the interior for a short while.
Air volume and distribution are controlled 
automatically.
To   s e l e c t :
Turn electronic key in steering lock to position 1 or 0 or 
remove electronic key. Close air outlet in rear 
passenger compartment.
Press T button.
This function selection will not activate if the battery 
charge level is insufficient.
To   c a n c e l :
Press T button.
The system will automatically shut off
•If you turn electronic key in steering lock to 
position 2,
•after approximately 30 minutes,
•if the battery voltage drops.
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335 Index
Technical
data Instruments 
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument 
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
HHazard warning flasher switch  ................................... 125
Head restraints
Front seat  ..................................................................... 51
Rear seat ....................................................................... 52
Synchronizing  ............................................................. 47
Headlamp cleaning system  .......................................... 121
Headlights  ....................................................................... 122
Heated seats  ..................................................................... 54
High beams
Combination switch .................................................. 122
Hood  ................................................................................. 259IIdentification labels ....................................................... 313
Illuminated vanity mirrors ........................................... 161
Indicator lamps 
in the instrument cluster  .................................. 88, 234
Individual settings ..........................................................110
Infant and child restraint systems  ................................ 77
Information call
See Tele Aid  ............................................................... 178
Instrument cluster  ........................................................... 86
Activating  ..................................................................... 89Illumination  ................................................................. 89
Indicator lamps ............................................................ 88
Instruments and controls  ............................................... 18
Interior
General notes  ............................................................. 162
Interior lighting  .............................................................. 159
JJump starting  ................................................................. 282KKeys, changing batteries  .............................................. 294
Keys, vehicle  .....................................................................24LLamps
Replacing bulbs  ........................................................ 288
Lamps, exterior
Fog lamps  ...........................................................119, 292
Headlamps ........................................119, 248, 289, 306
Parking lamps ........................................... 119, 291, 292
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