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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!
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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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Automatic transmission
1Current gear range/gear selector lever
position
2Current program mode
The current gear range/gear selector lever
position and program mode (
C/S) appear
in the multifunction display.An additional indication of the current gear
selector lever position can be found on the
cover of the shifting-gate.
The indicators come on when you activate
a switch (e.g. unlocking the vehicle or
opening a door) and go out after approxi-
mately 15 minutes.
When the gear selector lever is in
positionD, you can influence transmission
shifting by:
limiting the gear range
changing gears manuallyWarning!
G
It is dangerous to shift the gear selector
lever out ofP orN if the engine speed is
higher than idle speed. If your foot is not
firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could
accelerate quickly forward or reverse. You
could lose control of the vehicle and hit
someone or something. Only shift into gear
when the engine is idling normally and when
your right foot is firmly on the brake pedal.
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156 Controls in detailAutomatic transmissionGear selector lever position
Effect
ì
Park position
Gear selector lever position
when the vehicle is parked. Place
gear selector lever in positionP
only when vehicle is stopped.
The park position is not intended
to serve as a brake when the
vehicle is parked. Rather, the
driver should always set the
parking brake in addition to
placing the gear selector lever in
positionP to secure the vehicle.
EffectThe SmartKey can only be
removed from the starter switch
with the gear selector lever in
positionP. With the SmartKey
removed, the gear selector lever
is locked in positionP.
If the vehicle’s electrical system
is malfunctioning, the gear
selector lever could remain
locked in positionP
(page 328).
í
Reverse gear
Place gear selector lever in
positionR only when vehicle is
stopped.
Effect
ë
Neutral
No power is transmitted from the
engine to the drive axle. When
the brakes are released, the
vehicle can be moved freely
(pushed or towed).
To avoid damage to the trans-
mission, never engageN while
driving.
If the ESP is deactivated or
malfunctioning:
Move gear selector lever toN
only if the vehicle is in danger of
skidding, e.g. on icy roads.
ê
Drive
The transmission shifts
automatically. All five forward
gears are available.
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Automatic transmission
!
Coasting the vehicle, or driving for any
other reason with gear selector lever
inN can result in transmission damage
that is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Warning!
G
Getting out of your vehicle with the gear
selector lever not fully engaged in positionP
is dangerous. Also, positionP alone is not
intended to or capable of preventing your
vehicle from moving, possibly hitting people
or objects.
Always set the parking brake in addition to
shifting to positionP (
page 55).
When parked on an incline, turn the front
wheels towards the road curb.
Do not park this vehicle in areas where
combustible materials such as grass, hay or
leaves can come into contact with the hot
exhaust system, as these materials could be
ignited and cause a vehicle fire.
Warning!
G
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the starter switch, take it
with you and lock the vehicle. Do not leave
children unattended in the vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Children
could move the gear selector lever from
positionP, which could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury.
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Audio system
Switching on the telephone
Switching on the telephone
Press h button.
If you have programmed an unlock
code for the telephone, you must now
enter the code.
Enter code using buttons 1
toR.
If necessary, correct number entered
with the
CLR
soft key. Press soft key
briefly to delete the last digit entered;
press soft key and hold to delete the
complete number.
Press
OK soft key after entering correct
code.
The telephone is unlocked. If you have
entered an incorrect code, you must
enter the correct code.
Switching off the telephone
Press h button for approx. three
seconds.PROCESSING
appears in the display until
the telephone is off. Afterward,
PHONE OFF
appears in the display.
Adjusting the volume
Turn rotary control of N button
during a telephone call.
The volume will increase or decrease
depending on the direction turned.Adjusting sound
Adjust sound during a telephone call.
Sound adjustment (
page 179).
Placing a call
Entering a telephone number and
starting the dialing process
Enter desired telephone number using
buttons 1 to R.
The number can have up to 32 digits,
but only twelve of these are visible in
the display.
iThe volume can be adjusted separately
for telephone mode and audio mode.
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Audio system
Emergency calls “911”
The following describes how to dial a “911”
emergency call using the audio system
head unit when a Mercedes-Benz specified
mobile phone* is inserted in the phone
cradle*. Unless otherwise specified, the
descriptions refer to the audio system
head unit.
Consult the separate telephone operating
instructions that came with your mobile
phone* for information on how to place a
“911” emergency call on the mobile
phone*. The following conditions must be met for a
“911” emergency call:
Telephone must be switched on.
The corresponding mobile communica-
tions network must be available.
If you cannot make an emergency call, you
will have to initiate rescue measures
yourself. GSM network phones
Placing a “911” emergency call using
audio head unit with the phone locked
Press hbutton to switch to
telephone operation. PIN?
appears in the audio display.
Enter 911 using the number keypad on
the audio head unit.
Press
OK soft key or sbutton for
dialing to begin.
DIALING
appears in the audio display
while the telephone establishes the
connection.
Wait until the emergency call center
answers, then describe the emergency.
Warning!
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The “911” emergency call system is a public
service. Using it without due cause is a crim-
inal offense.
iEmergency calls may not be possible
with all telephone networks or if certain
network services and/or telephone
functions are active. Check with your
local service providers.
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214 Controls in detailAudio systemPlacing a “911” emergency call using
audio head unit with the phone
unlocked
Press hbutton to switch to
telephone operation.
Enter 911 using the number keypad on
the audio head unit.
Press sbutton for dialing to begin. DIALING
appears in the audio display
while the telephone establishes the
connection.
Wait until the emergency call center
answers, then describe the emergency. TDMA/CDMA network phones
Placing a “911” emergency call using
audio head unit with the phone locked
Press hbutton to switch to
telephone operation. CODE?
appears in the audio display.
Enter 911 using the number keypad on
the audio head unit.
Press
OK soft key or sbutton for
dialing to begin.
DIALING
appears in the audio display
while the telephone establishes the
connection.
Wait until the emergency call center
answers, then describe the emergency. Placing a “911” emergency call using
audio head unit with the phone
unlocked
Press hbutton to switch to
telephone operation.
Enter 911 using the number keypad on
the audio head unit.
Press sbutton for dialing to begin. DIALING
appears in the audio display
while the telephone establishes the
connection.
Wait until the emergency call center
answers, then describe the emergency.
iIf no SIM card is in the mobile phone, NO SERVICE
appears in the audio
display. In that case, you only can make
an emergency call on the mobile phone
itself, without the use of the head unit.
