232OperationDriving instructionsControl and operation of radio trans-mitters
COMAND, radio and telephone*Telephones and two-way radios
Radio transmitters, such as a portable tele-
phone or a citizens band unit should only
be used inside the vehicle if they are con-
nected to an antenna that is installed on
the outside of the vehicle.
Refer to the radio transmitter operation in-
structions regarding use of an external an-
tenna.
Catalytic converter
Your Mercedes-Benz is equipped with
monolithic type catalytic converters, an
important element in conjunction with the
oxygen sensors to achieve substantial con-
trol of the pollutants in the exhaust emis-
sions. Keep your vehicle in proper
operating condition by following our rec-
ommended maintenance instructions as
outlined in your Service Booklet.
Warning!
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Please do not forget that your primary re-
sponsibility is to drive the vehicle safely.
Only operate the COMAND (Cockpit Man-
agement and Data System), radio or tele-
phone
1 if road, weather and traffic
conditions permit.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is
covering a distance of approximately
44 feet (approximately 13.5 m) every sec-
ond.
1Observe all legal requirements.
Warning!
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Never operate radio transmitters equipped
with a built-in or attached antenna (i.e. with-
out being connected to an external antenna)
from inside the vehicle while the engine is
running. Doing so could lead to a malfunc-
tion of the vehicle’s electronic system, pos-
sibly resulting in an accident and/or
personal injury.
!To prevent damage to the catalytic con-
verters, use only premium unleaded
gasoline in this vehicle.
Any noticeable irregularities in engine
operation should be dealt with prompt-
ly. Otherwise, excessive unburned fuel
may reach the catalytic converter,
causing it to overheat and start a fire.
300 Practical hintsUnlocking/locking in an emergencyKEYLESS-GO* card
1Battery cover
Replacement batteries: Lithium, type
CR 2025 or equivalent.
Pry open cover 1 (e.g. by using a nar-
row blade screw driver).
Remove the batteries.
Install new batteries as indicated by
the “+” and “–” markings in the KEY-
LESS-GO card.
Replace battery cover 1.
Fuel filler flap
In an emergency, the fuel filler flap can
only be opened from the trunk. The release
knob is located on the right-hand side in
the trunk.
1Release knob
Open the trunk with the mechanical
key (
page 298).
Remove the battery cover and the trim
inside the trunk on the right-hand side.
Pull release knob 1 (arrow) flap.
The fuel filler flap can be opened.
