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100 Controls in detailSeatsMassage function (PULSE)
You can reduce muscle tension during long
trips by periodically using the massage
function.
Press button3.
The indicator lamp on button3 lights
up. The air cushions in the lumbar re-
gion inflate and deflate rhythmically.
Folding forward front seat backrests
Folding seat backrests forward
Lift release lever and fold backrest for-
ward.
The seat will automatically slide for-
ward and the head restraint will move
down.Folding seat backrests to the rear
Lift release lever and fold backrest
back.
The seat and head restraint return to
their previous positions.
To interrupt the procedure, activate the
seat adjustment switch (
page 35).
iThe massage function switches off au-
tomatically after approximately eight
minutes. The indicator lamp goes out.
iThe head restraint is automatically low-
ered.
iWhen moving the seat, be sure that
there are no items in the footwell or be-
hind the seats. Otherwise you could
damage the seats.Warning!
G
Always ensure that no one can become
trapped or injured when the seat is moving.
In case potential danger exists, the proce-
dure can be interrupted by moving the seat
adjustment switch (
page 35) in the door
control panel.
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103 Controls in detailSeats
Seat heating
Vehicles without seat ventilation*
The switch is located on the door.
1Normal heating
2Rapid heating
Make sure the ignition is switched on.
All the lamps in the instrument cluster
light up.Switching on seat heating
Press switch1.
A red indicator lamp above the switch
lights up.
Switching off seat heating
Press switch1 again.
Rapid seat heating mode
Press switch2.
Both red indicator lamps above the
switch light up. Switching off rapid seat heating mode
Press switch2 again.
iThe seat heating will be automatically
switched off after approximately
30 minutes. iThe system switches over to normal
heating mode after approximately five
minutes. Only the right-hand indicator
lamp remains lit.
!If one or both of the lamps on the seat
heating switch are blinking, there is in-
sufficient voltage due to too many elec-
trical consumers being turned on. The
seat heating switches off automatical-
ly.
The seat heating will switch back on
again automatically as soon as suffi-
cient voltage is available.
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104 Controls in detailSeatsVehicles with seat ventilation*
The switch is located on the door. The red
indicator lamps on the switch show the
heating level selected:
1Seat heating switch
Make sure the ignition is switched on.
All the lamps in the instrument cluster
light up.Switching on seat heating
Press switch1 twice.
A red indicator lamp above the switch
lights up.
Switching off seat heating
Press switch1 again.
Rapid seat heating
Press switch1 once.
Both indicator lamps above the switch
light up. Switching off rapid seat heating mode
Press switch position1 twice.
Level2
Two indicator lamps on
1
One indicator lamp on
off
No indicator lamp on
iThe seat heating will be automatically
switched off after approximately
30 minutes. iThe system switches over to normal
heating mode after approximately five
minutes. Only the right-hand indicator
lamp remains lit.
!If one or both of the lamps on the seat
heating switch are blinking, there is in-
sufficient voltage due to too many elec-
trical consumers are turned on. The
seat heating switches off automatical-
ly.
The seat heating will switch back on
again automatically as soon as suffi-
cient voltage is available.
Page 108 of 384
108 Controls in detailLighting
LightingFor notes on how to switch on the head-
lamps and use the turn signals, see the
“Getting started” section (
page 46).
Exterior lamp switch
The exterior lamp switch is located on the
dashboard to the left of the steering wheel.
M
Off
U
Automatic headlamp mode
C
Parking lamps (also side marker
lamps, tail lamps, license plate
lamps, instrument panel lamps)
Canada only: When engine is run-
ning, the low beams are also
switched on.
B
Low beam plus parking lamps or
high beam headlamps (combination
switch pushed forward).
ˆ
Standing lamps, right (turn left one
stop)
‚
Standing lamps, left (turn left two
stops)
iIf you remove the key and open the
driver’s door while the parking lamps or
low beam headlamps are switched on,
then
a warning sounds
$
appears in the multifunction
display
the message
TURN OFF LIGHTS!
ap-
pears in the multifunction display
iWith the daytime running lamp mode
activated and the engine running, the
low beam headlamps cannot be
switched off manually.
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109 Controls in detail
Lighting
Manual headlamp mode
The low beam headlamps and parking
lamps can be switched on and off with the
exterior lamp switch. For exterior lamp
switch, see (
page 108).
Automatic headlamp mode
The parking lamps, low beam headlamps
and license plate lamps switch on and off
automatically depending on the brightness
of the ambient light.
Turn the exterior lamp switch to
U
.
iWith the daytime running lamp mode
activated, the low beam headlamps will
not switch off automatically.
iFront fog lamps and rear fog lamp can
not be switched on manually with exte-
rior lamp switch in position
U
. To
activate the fog lamps, turn exterior
lamp switch to position
B
and pull
the exterior lamp switch to first or sec-
ond stop (
page 110).
Warning!
G
In automatic headlamp mode, the head-
lamps will not be automatically switched on
under foggy conditions. To minimize risk to
you and to others, activate headlamps by
turning exterior lamp switch to
B
.
The driver is responsible for the operation of
the vehicle’s lights at all times. The automat-
ic headlamp feature is only an aid to the driv-
er. Switch on the vehicle lights manually
when driving or when traffic conditions re-
quire you to do so.
iIf you drive in countries where vehicles
drive on the other side of the road than
the country where the vehicle is regis-
tered, you must have the headlamps
modified for symmetrical low beams.
Relevant information can be obtained
at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-
ter.
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110 Controls in detailLightingDaytime running lamp mode
Turn exterior lamp switch to
position
M
or
U
.
When the engine is running, the low beam
headlamps are automatically switched on.
In low ambient light conditions the parking
lamps will also switch on.
Canada only
When you shift from a driving gear to
positionN orP, the low beam switches off
(with a three-minute delay).
For nighttime driving you should turn the
exterior lamp switch to position
B
to
permit activation of the high beam head-
lamps.
USA only
The high beam headlamps can also be ac-
tivated when driving with the daytime run-
ning lamp mode activated and exterior
lamp switch in position
M
.To activate the daytime running lamp
mode, see “Setting daytime running lamp
mode” (
page 136).
Locator lighting and night security illu-
mination
Locator lighting and night security illumi-
nation are described in the control system
section under “Setting locator lighting”
(
page 136) and “Setting night security il-
lumination” (
page 137).
Switching on front fog lamps
Make sure that the low beam head-
lamps are switched on.
Pull out exterior lamp switch to first
stop.
The green indicator lamp
‡
in the
lamp switch lights up.Switching on rear fog lamp
Make sure that the low beam head-
lamps are switched on.
Pull out exterior lamp switch to second
stop.
The yellow indicator lamp
†
in the
lamp switch lights up.
iSee notes on the exterior lamp switch
(page 108).
iFog lamps will operate with the parking
lamps and / or the low beam head-
lamps on. Fog lamps should only be
used in conjunction with low beam
headlamps. Consult your State or Prov-
ince Motor Vehicle Regulations regard-
ing permissible lamp operation.
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112 Controls in detailLightingInterior lighting
The controls are located in the overhead
control panel.
1Left front reading lamp
2Rear interior lights
3Right front reading lamp
4Rocker switch for automatic control
systemAutomatic control
Activating
Press the rocker switch to the center
position 4.
Interior lamps are switched on in dark-
ness, when
the vehicle is unlocked
a door is opened
the key is removed from the starter
switch
The interior lamps are switched off after a
set time (page 138).Deactivating
Press the
ñ
symbol on rocker
switch 4.
The interior lighting remains switched
off in darkness, even when you
unlock the vehicle
open a door
remove the key from the starter
switch
iIf the door remains open, the interior
lamps switch off automatically after ap-
proximately five minutes.
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113 Controls in detail
Lighting
Manual control
Switching lamps on
Press the
ð
symbol on rocker
switch 4.
The front interior lighting switches on.
Switching lamps off
Press the
ñ
symbol on rocker
switch 4.
The interior lighting switches off. The
automatic control function is switched
on.
Switching rear interior lights on
Press switch2.
The rear compartment lighting is
switched on.Switching rear interior lights off
Press switch2.
The rear compartment lighting is
switched off.
Front reading lamps
Switching on
Press switch 1 or 3.
The corresponding reading lamp is
switched on.
Switching off
Press switch 1 or 3.
The corresponding reading lamp is
switched off.
Courtesy lighting
For better orientation in the dark, courtesy
lamps will illuminate the interior of your ve-
hicle as follows:
With parking lamps switched on:
the door entry lamps
the driver and passenger footwells
With key in starter switch position1:
the door entry lamps
the center consoleiIf you turn the key in the starter switch
to position0 and switch off the exterior
headlamps, the door entry lamps will
remain lit for approximately five min-
utes.
