
2 Contents
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
Rear window wiper / washer  ....... 124
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  .............. 130Air 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 ..............................160
Sun visors ........................................ 161
Illuminated vanity mirrors  ........... 161
Interior .............................................162
Armrest, rear bench .......................162Cup 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
Split rear bench seat  ..................... 169
Rear-facing bench seat  .................. 175
Loading instructions  ..................... 177
Cargo tie-down rings  ..................... 178
Parcel net in front passenger 
footwell ....................................... 179
Cellular telephone  ......................... 179
Garage door opener  ....................... 180 

21 Instruments and controls
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments 
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument 
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Overhead control panel 1Interior lighting, see page 159
2Sliding / pop-up roof, see page 157
3Rear view mirror, see page 82
4Garage door opener, see page 180
5Tele Aid (emergency call system), see page 188
6Hands-free microphone for Tele Aid, telephone and 
voice control system
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23 Contents – Operation
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments 
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument 
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Headlamp cleaning system  .......... 121
Combination switch  ...................... 122
Rear window wiper / washer  ....... 124
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 ................................... 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  ................... 134Audio 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
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 ........................................164Cup holder in center console  ....... 165
Ashtrays .......................................... 166
Lighter ............................................. 168
Split rear bench seat  ..................... 169
Rear-facing bench seat  .................. 175
Loading instructions  ..................... 177
Cargo tie-down rings  ..................... 178
Parcel net in front passenger 
footwell ....................................... 178
Cellular telephone  ......................... 179
Garage door opener  ....................... 180 

180 Garage door opener
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments 
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument 
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
Garage door opener
1Signal transmitter keys
2Indicator lamp
3Hand-held remote control transmitterThe built-in remote control is capable of operating up to 
three separately controlled objects. 
Note:
Certain types of garage door openers are incompatible 
with the integrated opener. If you should experience 
difficulties with programming the transmitter, contact 
your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, or call 
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the USA 
only) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Service (in 
Canada) at 1-800-387-0100.
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.
Wa r n i n g !
When programming a garage door opener, the door 
moves up or down.
1
2
3
When programming or operating the remote 
control make sure there is no possibility of anyone 
being harmed by the moving door. 

181 Garage door opener
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments 
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument 
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index 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 through 4.
Note: 
If, after several 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”. 

182 Garage door opener
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments 
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument 
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
Rolling code programming:
To train a garage door opener (or other rolling code 
devices) with the rolling code feature, follow these 
instructions after completing the “Programming” 
portion of this text. (A second person may make the 
following training procedures quicker and easier.)
1. Locate training button on the garage door opener 
motor head unit. Exact location and color of the 
button may vary by garage door opener brand. If 
there is difficulty locating the transmitting button, 
reference to garage door opener operator’s manual. 
2. Press “training” button on the garage door opener 
motor head unit (which activated the “training 
light”).
Note:
Following step 2, there are 30 seconds to initiate 
step 3.3. Firmly press and release the programmed 
integrated remote control transmit button. Press 
and release same button a second time to complete 
the training process. (Some garage door openers 
may require you to do this procedure a third time to 
complete the training.)
4. Confirm the garage door operation by pressing the 
programmed button on the integrated remote 
control transmitter. 
Canadian programming:
During programming, your hand-held transmitter may 
automatically stop transmitting. Continue to press and 
hold the integrated remote control transmitter button 
(note steps 2 through 4 in the “Programming” portion) 
while you press and re-press (“cycle”) your hand-held 
transmitter every two seconds until the frequency 
signal has been learned. The indicator lamp will flash 
slowly and then rapidly after several seconds upon 
successful training. 

183 Garage door opener
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments 
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument 
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Operation of remote control:
1. Turn electronic key in steering lock to position 1 
or 2.
2. Select and press the appropriate button to activate 
the remote controlled device. The integrated remote 
control transmitter continues to send the signal as 
long as the button is pressed – up to 20 seconds.Erasing the remote control memory:
1. Turn electronic key in steering lock to position 1 
or 2.
2. Simultaneously holding down the left and right side 
buttons for approximately 20 seconds, or until the 
control lamp blinks rapidly, will erase the codes of 
all three channels. 

340 Index
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments 
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument 
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
Exterior lamps  ................................................................ 297
Additional turn signals on the exterior mirror  .... 303
Headlamp assembly  ................................................. 298
High mounted stop lamp  .........................................303
License plate lamps  .................................................. 302
Low and high beam  .................................................. 299
Parking lamps  .................................................. 300, 301
Replacing bulbs ......................................................... 297
Side marker lamp, front ........................................... 303
Standing lamps ................................................. 300, 301
Taillamp assemblies  ................................................. 301
Turn signal lamps  ............................................ 300, 301
FFirst aid kit  ..................................................................... 266
Flat tire
Changing wheels  ......................................................282
Flexible service system (FSS)  .......................................114
Four wheel electronic traction system (4MATIC) with 
electronic stability program (ESP)  ......................... 229
Fuel .................................................................................. 239
Gasoline additives  ....................................................332
Premium unleaded gasoline  ................. 239, 329, 331Fuel cap placement warning  ....................................... 246
Fuel requirements  ......................................................... 331
Fuel reserve warning .................................................... 246
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - capacities  .............. 328
Fuse box
Fuses .......................................................................... 267
Fuses, electrical ............................................................. 267
GGarage door opener  ....................................................... 180
Gasoline
Additives .................................................................... 332
Fuel requirements  .................................................... 331
Premium unleaded  ................................................... 331
General notes on the central locking system  .............. 26
Global locking
Central locking  ............................................................ 27
Glove box  ......................................................................... 163