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366 Practical hintsWhere will I find...?Vehicle jack
To prepare the vehicle jack for use
Remove the vehicle jack from the spare
wheel well under the trunk floor.
Push the crank handle up.
Turn the crank handle clockwise until it
engages (operational position).
Storing the vehicle jack in the trunk
Retract the vehicle jack arm to the
base of the vehicle jack.
Push the crank handle up.
Turn the crank handle counterclock-
wise to the end of the stop (storage po-
sition).Spare wheel
Removing the spare wheel
Take out vehicle tool kit tray 2.
Turn the luggage bowl 3 counter-
clockwise.
Remove the spare wheel 4.
Storing the spare wheel
Place spare wheel 4 in wheel well and
secure it with luggage bowl 3.
Turn the luggage bowl 3 clockwise to
its stop.
Place vehicle tool kit tray 2 in luggage
bowl 3.
Warning!
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The jack is designed exclusively for jacking
up the vehicle at the jack take-up brackets
built into both sides of the vehicle. To help
avoid personal injury, use the jack only to lift
the vehicle during a wheel change. Never
get beneath the vehicle while it is supported
by the jack. Keep hands and feet away from
the area under the lifted vehicle. Always
firmly set parking brake and block wheels
before raising vehicle with jack.
Do not disengage parking brake while the
vehicle is raised. Be certain that the jack is
always vertical (plumb line) when in use, es-
pecially on hills. Always try to use the jack
on level surface. Make sure the jack arm is
fully seated in the jack take-up bracket. Al-
ways lower the vehicle onto sufficient ca-
pacity jackstands before working under the
vehicle.
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367 Practical hints
Unlocking/locking in an emergency
Unlocking/locking in an emergency
Unlocking the vehicle
If you are unable to unlock the vehicle with
the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO*, open the
driver’s door and the trunk using the me-
chanical key. Removing the mechanical key
1Mechanical key locking tab
2Mechanical key
Move locking tab1 in direction of ar-
row.
Slide the mechanical key2 out of the
housing.Unlocking the driver’s door
1Unlocking
Insert the mechanical key into the driv-
er’s door lock until it stops.
Turn the mechanical key counterclock-
wise to position 1.
The driver’s door is unlocked.
iUnlocking the driver’s door and/or the
trunk with the mechanical key will trig-
ger the anti-theft alarm system.
To cancel the alarm, insert the
SmartKey or SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* in the starter switch.
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368 Practical hintsUnlocking/locking in an emergencyUnlocking the trunk
A minimum height clearance of 6.3 ft
(1.90 m) is required to open the trunk lid.
The trunk lid lock is located next to the
handle above the rear license plate recess.
1Unlocking and opening
2Trunk lid lock
Insert the mechanical key into the
trunk lid lock until it stops.
Turn the mechanical key counterclock-
wise to position1.
The trunk unlocks and opens.
Locking the vehicle
If you are unable to lock the vehicle with
the SmartKey or the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO*, do the following:
Close the passenger doors and the
trunk lid.
Press the central locking switch in the
center console (
page 111).
Check to see whether the locking
knobs on the passenger doors have
moved down.
If necessary push them down manually.
Except for the driver's door, the vehicle
should now be locked.1Unlocking
Remove the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey (
page 367).
Insert the mechanical key into the driv-
er’s door lock until it stops.
Turn the mechanical key clockwise to
position 1.
The driver’s door is locked.
!The trunk lid swings open upwards au-
tomatically. Always make sure that
there is sufficient overhead clearance.
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369 Practical hints
Unlocking/locking in an emergency
Fuel filler flap
In case the central locking system does
not release the fuel filler flap, you can open
it manually.
1Release knob
Open the trunk.
Remove the battery cover and the trim
inside the trunk on the right-hand side.
Pull release knob 1 in the direction of
arrow.
The fuel filler flap can be opened.
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370 Practical hintsOpening/closing in an emergencyTilt/sliding sunroof
You can open or close the tilt/sliding sun-
roof manually should an electrical malfunc-
tion occur.
The tilt/sliding sunroof drive is located be-
hind the lens of the interior overhead light.
1Lens
Pry off lens1 using a flat blade srew-
driver (
page 365).
Switch on ignition (
page 34).
Take crank the crank from the opera-
tor’s manual pouch.
2Crank
Insert crank2 through hole.
Turn crank2 clockwise to:
slide sunroof closed
raise roof at the rear
Turn crank2 counterclockwise to:
slide sunroof open
lower roof at the rear
iTurn crank2 slowly and smoothly.
The tilt/sliding sunroof must be syn-
chronized after being operated manual-
ly (
page 205).
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371 Practical hints
Replacing SmartKey batteries
Replacing SmartKey batteries
If the batteries in the SmartKey or the
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* are dis-
charged, the vehicle can no longer be
locked or unlocked. It is recommended to
have the batteries replaced at an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center.Batteries contain materials that can harm
the environment if disposed of improperly.
Recycling of batteries is the preferred
method of disposal. Many states require
sellers of batteries to accept old batteries
for recycling.
SmartKey
Remove mechanical key out of the
SmartKey (
page 367).1Mechanical key
2Battery compartment
Replacement batteries: Lithium, type
CR 2025 or equivalent.
Insert the mechanical key1 in side
opening and push gray slide.
The battery compartment2 is un-
latched.
Pull battery compartment2 out of the
housing in direction of arrow.
Remove the batteries.
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Batteries contain poisonous and corrosive
substances. Therefore keep the batteries
out of reach of children.
If a battery is swallowed, seek medical help
immediately.
iWhen inserting the batteries, make
sure they are clean and free of lint.iWhen changing batteries, always re-
place both batteries.
The required replacement batteries are
available at any authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
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372 Practical hintsReplacing SmartKey batteries3Battery
4Contact spring
Using a lint-free cloth, insert new
batteries3 under the contact
spring4 with the plus (+) side facing
up.
Return battery compartment2 into
housing until it locks into place.
Slide mechanical key1 back into the
SmartKey.
Check the operation of the SmartKey.
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
1Battery
2Tilt battery up
3Mechanical key
Remove mechanical key out of the
SmartKey (
page 367).
Replacement battery: Lithium, type
CR 2025 or equivalent.
Insert the mechanical key3 in side
opening and push gray slide.
The battery compartment is unlatched.
Pull the battery compartment out of the
SmartKey housing.
Using mechanical key3, apply pres-
sure to position2.
Battery1 tilts up slightly.
Pull out battery1 in direction of ar-
row.
Using a lint-free cloth, insert the new
battery with the plus (+) side facing up.
Return battery compartment into hous-
ing until it locks into place.
Slide mechanical key1 back into the
SmartKey.
Check the operation of KEYLESS-GO*.
iWhen inserting the battery, make sure
they are clean and free of lint.iThe required replacement battery is
available at any authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
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377 Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
High beam flasher bulb
Press ends of housing cover1 tab to-
gether and remove cover.
Press connector2 downward.
Remove connector2 with the bulb.
Insert the new bulb so that the base lo-
cates in the recess on the holder.
From below, press connector2 with
bulb upward onto the reflector.
Align housing cover1 and click into
place.
Front turn signal bulb
Turn bulb socket4 counterclockwise
and pull out.
Gently push bulb into bulb socket4,
turn counterclockwise and remove.
Insert new bulb in bulb socket4, push
in and twist clockwise.
Reinsert bulb socket4 in lamp and
twist clockwise.Parking and standing lamp bulb
Press ends of housing cover1 tab to-
gether and remove cover.
Pull out the bulb socket3 with the
bulb.
Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket3.
Insert a new bulb in the socket3.
Reinstall the bulb socket3.
Align housing cover1 and click into
place.
Side marker lamp bulb
Carefully slide lamp towards rear.
Remove front end first.
Twist bulb socket counterclockwise
and pull out.
Pull bulb out of the bulb socket.
Insert new bulb in socket.
Reinstall bulb socket, push in and twist
clockwise.
To reinstall lamp, set rear end in
bumper and let front end snap into
place.
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps
Before you start to replace a bulb for a
front lamp, do the following first:
Turn the exterior lamp switch to M
(page 52).
Open the trunk (
page 101).
