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105 Controls in detail
Memory function*
Memory function*
You can store up to three different settings
per SmartKey.
The following settings are stored when
using the buttons on the driver’s door:
Driver’s seat, backrest and head
restraint position
Steering wheel position
Exterior rear view mirror positions
These key-dependent memory settings
can be deactivated if desired. For informa-
tion on key-dependent memory settings,
see “Setting key-dependency”
(
page 145).The following settings are not
key-dependent. They are stored when
using the buttons on the front passenger
door:
Front passenger seat, backrest and
head restraint position
!Prior to operating the vehicle, the
driver should check and adjust the seat
height, seat position fore and aft, and
seat backrest angle if necessary, to
ensure adequate control, reach and
comfort. The head restraint should also
be adjusted for proper height. See also
the section on air bags (
page 61) for
proper seat positioning.
In addition, adjust the steering wheel to
ensure adequate control, reach, opera-
tion and comfort. Both the interior and
exterior rear view mirrors should be
adjusted for adequate rear vision.
Fasten seat belts. Infants and small
children should be seated in a properly
secured restraint system that complies
with U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards 213 and 225 and Canadian
Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 213
and 210.2.
Warning!
G
Do not activate the memory function while
driving. Activating the memory function
while driving could cause the driver to lose
control of the vehicle.
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106 Controls in detailMemory function*The memory button and memory position
switch are located on the door.
1Memory button
2Memory position switch
Switch on ignition (
page 33).
or
Open the respective door.
Storing positions into memory
Adjust the seat, steering wheel and
exterior rear view mirrors to the
desired position (
page 35).
Turn memory position switch2 to the
selected memory position.
Press memory button1.
Release memory button1 and press
memory position switch2 within
three seconds.
All settings are stored to the selected
position.
Recalling positions from memory
Turn memory position switch2 to the
selected memory position.
Press and hold memory position
switch2 until the seat, steering wheel
and exterior rear view mirrors have
completely moved to the stored
positions.!Do not operate the power seats using
the memory button if the seat backrest
is in an excessively reclined position.
Doing so could cause damage to front
or rear seats.iReleasing the memory position switch
stops movement to the stored
positions immediately.
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144 Controls in detailControl system
The selection marker is on the current
setting.
Press buttonæ orç to switch
the automatic central locking
On or
Off
.Convenience submenu
Access the
Convenience
submenu via the
Settings
menu. Use the
Convenience
submenu to change the settings for a
number of convenience features.
The following functions are available:Activating easy-entry/exit feature*
Use this function to activate and
deactivate the easy-entry/exit feature
(
page 97).
Function
Page
Activating
easy-entry/exit feature*
144
Setting key-dependency
145
Setting parking position* for
exterior rear view mirror
146
Warning!
G
You must make sure no one can become
trapped or injured by the moving steering
wheel and driver’s seat when the
easy-entry/exit feature is activated.
To cancel seat/steering wheel movement,
do one of the following:
Press seat adjustment switch*
(page 30).
Move steering column stalk*
(page 40).
Press memory position switch*
(page 106).
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145 Controls in detail
Control system
Move the selection marker with
buttonæ orç to the Convenience
submenu.
Press buttonj ork repeatedly
until the message
Easy-entry feature
appears in the multifunction display.
The selection marker is on the current
setting.
Press buttonæ orç to change
the easy-entry/exit setting.
The following settings are available for
the easy-entry/exit feature:Setting key-dependency
Use this function to set whether the
memory settings for the seats, the steering
wheel and the mirrors should be stored
separately for each SmartKey
(
page 105).
Move the selection marker with
buttonæ orç to the Convenience
submenu.
Press buttonj ork repeatedly
until the message
Key dependency
appears in the multifunction display.
The selection marker is on the current
setting.
Do not leave children unattended in the ve-
hicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Children could open the driver’s door and
unintentionally activate the easy-entry/exit
feature, which could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury.
Off
The easy-entry/exit
feature is
deactivated
Steer. Column
Only the steering
column is moved
St.col.+seat
Both the steering
column and the seat
are moved
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387 Technical terms
Instrument cluster
The displays and indicator/warning
lamps in the driver’s field of vision,
including the tachometer, speedo-
meter, engine temperature display and
fuel gauge.
Kickdown
Depressing the accelerator past the
point of resistance shifts the transmis-
sion down to the lowest possible gear.
This very quickly accelerates the
vehicle and should not be used for
normal acceleration needs.
Lock button
Button on the door which indicates
whether the door is locked or
unlocked. Pushing the lock button
down on an individual door from inside
will lock that door.Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles)
Maintenance service indicator in the
multifunction display that informs the
driver when the next vehicle mainte-
nance service is due. The Maintenance
System in your vehicle tracks distance
driven and the time elapsed since your
last maintenance service, and calls for
the next maintenance service accord-
ingly.
Memory function*
Used to store three individual seat,
steering wheel and mirror positions for
each SmartKey.
MON
(M
otor O
ctane N
umber)
The Motor Octane Number for gasoline
as determined by a standardized
method. It is an indication of a
gasoline's ability to resist undesired
detonation (knocking). The average of
both the MON (Motor Octane Number)
and ->RON (Research Octane Number)
is posted at the pump, also known as
ANTI-KNOCK INDEX.Multifunction display
Display field in the instrument cluster
used to present information provided
by the control system.
Multifunction steering wheel
Steering wheel with buttons for
operating the control system.
Overspeed range
Engine speeds within the red marking
of the tachometer dial. Avoid this
engine speed range, as it may result in
serious engine damage that is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
Poly-V-belt drive
Drives engine-components (alternator,
AC compressor, etc.) from the engine.
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397 Index
Control system 119, 386
AUDIO menu 125
Convenience submenu 144
Display digital speedometer 125
Display outside temperature 125
Functions 120, 123
Instrument cluster
submenu 133, 135
Lighting submenu 139
Menus 122, 123
Multifunction display 119
Multifunction steering wheel 120
NAV* menu 128
Selecting radio system 126
Selecting satellite radio* system 126
Settings menu 130
Standard display menu 124
Submenu Time/Date 135
Submenus 121, 123
TEL* menu 148
Trip computer menu 146
Vehicle status message
memory menu 128
Vehicle submenu 143Controller Area Network see CAN system
Convenience submenu 144
Activating
easy-entry/exit feature* 144
Setting key dependency 145
Setting parking position* for
exterior rear view mirror 146
Coolant 275
Adding 275
Anticorrosion/antifreeze
quantity 379
Capacities 373
Checking level 275
Messages in display 308–310
Temperature 266
Temperature gauge 117
Coolant level
Checking 269, 275
Coolant temperature gauge 25
Coolants 379
Cruise control 223, 386
Canceling 224
Driving downhill 224
Driving uphill 224Fine adjustment 225
Message in display 311
Setting current speed 224
Setting speeds 225
Cruise control lever 223
Cruising range, fuel 378
Cup holder
In rear seat armrest 237
Cup holders
Cleaning 291
In front of seat armrest 236
Customer Assistance Center see CAC
D
Date (day)
Setting 138
Date (month)
Setting 137
Date (year)
Setting 139
Daytime running lamp mode 110
Setting 140
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404 IndexInstalling
Infant and child restraint systems 74
Parcel net in cargo compartment 227
Towing eye bolt 355
Twin-reel roller blind 229
Wiper blades 341
Instrument cluster 24, 116, 387
Cleaning 290
Coolant temperature gauge 117
Illumination 116
Lamps in 294–299
Multifunction display 119
Outside temperature indicator 118
Selecting language 134
Instrument lighting 116
Instruments and controls see Cockpit
Interior lighting 114
Activating automatic control 114
Deactivating automatic control 114
Delayed shut-off 143
Manual operation 114Interior rear view mirror
Adjusting 41
Antiglare 161
Interior storage spaces 234
Armrest 235
Cup holder in rear seat armrest 237
Cup holders in front of
seat armrest 236
Glove box 234
Parcel net in front
passenger footwell 238
Intermittent wiping
Rear window wiper 53
Windshield wipers 52
J
Jack 321, 322
Jump starting 350K
Key 183
Key dependency memory
Settings 145
Key positions in starter switch 33
Key, mechanical 326
Key, SmartKey
Battery check lamp 91
Checking the batteries 93
Factory setting 91
Global locking 91
Global unlocking 91
Loss of 93
Messages in display 314
Positions in starter switch 33
Remote control 90
Restoring to factory setting 92
Selective setting 91
Starting the engine 47
Turning off the engine 57
Unlocking with 32
Kickdown 159, 387
Kilometers/miles in speedometer 133
Km/h or mph in speedometer 133
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407 Index
MB Tex upholstery
Cleaning 292
Mechanical key 326
Memory
TV station 192
Memory function* 105, 387
Recalling positions
from memory 106
Storing exterior rear view mirror
parking position 107
Storing key dependent settings 106
Menus 120
AUDIO 125
In control system 122, 123
NAV* 128
Settings menu 130
Standard display 124
Submenus 121
TEL* 148
Trip computer 146
Vehicle status message memory 128Microphone
Hands-free microphone 29
Miles/kilometers in speedometer
Setting 133
Minispare wheel 324, 369
Bolts 325
Mounting 342
Mirrors
Activating exterior rear view
mirror parking position* 163
Adjusting 41
Automatic antiglare*
for interior mirror 162
Automatic antiglare* for
rear view mirror 162
Exterior rear view mirror 41
Exterior rear view mirror
parking position* 146
Interior rear view mirror 41
Storing exterior rear view mirror
parking position* 107MON 268, 387
Motor Octane Number see MON
Mph or km/h in speedometer 133
Multicontour seats* 103
Multifunction display 119, 387
Displaying gear range 155
Selecting language 134
Setting date (day) 138
Setting date (month) 137
Setting date (year) 139
Multifunction display messages
ABS 302
BAS 303
Brake fluid 307
Brake pads 307
Coolant 308–310
Cruise control 311
Display 311
Doors 311
Engine oil 312–313