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147 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 106).
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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157 Controls in detail
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) 
or (
M/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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223 Controls in detail
Power windows
Power windows
Opening and closing the windows
The side windows can be opened and 
closed electrically. The switches for all the 
side windows are on the driver’s door. The 
switches for the respective windows are 
on the front passenger door and the rear 
doors.
1Left front window
2Right front window
3Right rear window
4Left rear window
5Rear window override switch 
(
page 75)
Warning!
G
When closing the windows, make sure there 
is no danger of anyone being harmed by the 
closing procedure.
The closing of the door windows can be im-
mediately halted by releasing the switch or, 
if switch was pulled past the resistance 
point and released, by either pressing or 
pulling the respective switch.
If the window encounters an obstruction 
that blocks its path in a circumstance where 
you pulled the switch past the resistance 
point and released it to close the window, 
the automatic reversal function will stop the 
window and open it slightly.
If the window encounters an obstruction 
that blocks its path in a circumstance where 
you are closing the window by pulling and 
holding the switch, or by pressing and hold-
ing button‹ on the SmartKey, the auto-
matic reversal function will not operate.
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the 
SmartKey from starter switch, take it with 
you, and lock your vehicle. Do not leave 
children unattended in the vehicle, or with 
access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsuper-
vised use of vehicle equipment can cause an 
accident and/or serious personal injury. 
     
        
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225 Controls in detail
Power windows
Stopping windows
Press or pull respective switch again.Opening and closing the windows with 
the SmartKey
The tilt/sliding sunroof* (
page 229) will 
also be opened or closed when the power 
windows are operated with the SmartKey .
!If the upward movement of the window 
is blocked during the closing 
procedure, the window will stop and 
open slightly.
Remove the obstruction, pull the 
switch again past the resistance point 
and release.
If the window still does not close when 
there is no obstruction, then pull and 
hold the switch again. The side window 
will then close without the obstruction 
sensor function
Warning!
G
Driver’s door only:
If within five seconds you again pull the 
switch past the resistance point and 
release, the automatic reversal will not 
function.
Warning!
G
Never operate the windows or tilt/sliding 
sunroof* if there is the possibility of anyone 
being harmed by the opening or closing pro-
cedure.
In the event that the procedure causes 
potential danger, the procedure can be 
immediately halted by releasing the 
transmit button on the SmartKey. To reverse 
direction of movement, press buttonŒ 
for opening or‹ for closing. 
     
        
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226 Controls in detailPower windows
Aim transmitter eye at the driver’s door 
handle.
Opening (Summer opening feature)
Press and hold buttonŒ after 
unlocking the vehicle.
The windows and tilt/sliding sunroof* 
begin to open after approximately one 
second.
Release the Œbutton to stop 
procedure.Closing (Convenience feature)
Press and hold button‹ after 
locking the vehicle.
The windows and tilt/sliding sunroof* 
begin to close after approximately one 
second.
Release the ‹button to stop 
procedure.
Make sure all side windows and the 
tilt/sliding sunroof* are properly closed 
before leaving the vehicle.
Synchronizing power windows
The power windows must be 
resynchronized each time
after the battery has been 
disconnected.
if the power windows cannot be fully 
opened (Express-open) or closed 
(Express-close).
Switch on ignition (
page 33).
Pull the power window switches until 
the side windows are closed.
Hold the switches for approximately 
one second.
The power windows are synchronized. 
     
        
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229 Controls in detail
Power tilt/sliding sunroof*
Stopping the power tilt/sliding sunroof 
during Express-operation
Move the sunroof switch in any 
direction.Opening and closing the power 
tilt/sliding sunroof with the SmartKey
The power windows (
page 225) will also 
be opened or closed when you operate the 
tilt/sliding sunroof with the SmartKey .
Aim transmitter eye at the driver’s door 
handle.
Opening (Summer opening feature)
Press and hold buttonŒ after 
unlocking the vehicle.
The windows and the tilt/sliding 
sunroof begin to open after 
approximately one second.
Release theŒ button to stop 
procedure.
iIf the movement of the tilt/sliding 
sunroof is blocked during the closing 
procedure, the tilt/sliding sunroof will 
stop and reopen slightly.
Warning!
G
Never operate the windows or tilt/sliding 
sunroof if there is the possibility of anyone 
being harmed by the opening or closing pro-
cedure.
In the event that the procedure causes 
potential danger, the procedure can be 
immediately halted by releasing the 
transmit button on the SmartKey. To reverse 
direction of movement, press buttonŒ 
for opening or‹ for closing. 
     
        
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239 Controls in detail
Loading
If the backrest is not locked into position, 
a red indicator3 will be visible.
Check for secure locking by pushing 
and pulling on the backrest.
Loading instructions
The total load weight including vehicle oc-
cupants and luggage/cargo should not ex-
ceed the vehicle capacity weight indicated 
on the corresponding label located on the 
driver’s door pillar.
The handling characteristics of a fully load-
ed vehicle depend greatly on the load dis-
tribution. It is therefore recommended to 
load the vehicle according to the illustra-
tions shown, with the heaviest items being 
placed towards the front of the vehicle.
Warning!
G
If a red indicator is visible with the backrest 
up, then the backrest is not properly locked 
into position.
Always lock backrest in its upright position 
when rear seat bench is occupied, cargo is 
being carried in the trunk, or the extended 
cargo compartment is not in use. Check for 
secure locking by pushing and pulling on the 
backrest.
In an accident, during hard braking or sud-
den maneuvers, loose items will be thrown 
around inside the vehicle, and cause injury 
to vehicle occupants unless the items are 
securely fastened in the vehicle.
To help avoid personal injury during a 
collision or sudden maneuver, exercise care 
when transporting cargo.iTo prevent unauthorized persons from 
access to the trunk, always lock 
backrest in its upright position. 
     
        
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249 Controls in detail
Useful features
The Tele Aid system
(Tele
matic A
larm I
dentification on 
D
emand)
The Tele Aid system consists of three 
types of response:
automatic and manual emergency
roadside assistance and
information
The Tele Aid system is operational provid-
ing that the vehicle’s battery is charged, 
properly connected, not damaged and 
cellular and GPS coverage is available.
The speaker volume of a Tele Aid call can 
be adjusted when using the volume control 
on the multifunction steering wheel. To 
raise, press buttonæ and to lower, 
press buttonç. The volume can also be 
adjusted using the volume knob on your 
audio system or COMAND* head unit.
To activate, press the SOS button, the 
Roadside Assistance button• or 
the Information button¡, depend-
ing on the type of response required.
Shortly after the completion of your Tele 
Aid acquaintance call, you will receive a 
user ID and password. By visiting 
www.mbusa.com and selecting “Tele Aid” 
(USA only), you will have access to account 
information, remote door unlock and 
more.System self-check
Initially, after switching on ignition, mal-
functions are detected and indicated (the 
indicator lamps in the SOS button, the 
Roadside Assistance button• and the 
Information button¡ stay on longer 
than ten seconds or do not come on). The 
message 
Tele Aid malfunction. Drive 
to workshop
 appears in the multifunction 
display.
iThe SOS button is located above the 
interior rear view mirror.
The Roadside Assistance button• 
and the Information button¡ are 
located below the center armrest 
cover.
iThe Tele Aid system utilizes the cellular 
network for communication and the 
GPS (Global Positioning System) satel-
lites for vehicle location. If either of 
these signals are unavailable, the 
Tele Aid system may not function and if 
this occurs, assistance must be sum-
moned by other means.