291 Controls in detail
Useful features
The indicator lamp1 will begin to
flash after 20 seconds. Without releas-
ing the signal transmitter button, pro-
ceed with programming starting with
step 3.
Operation of integrated remote control
Switch on the ignition (
page 36).
Select and press the appropriate
integrated signal transmitter button
(2, 3 or4) to activate the remote
controlled device.
The integrated remote control trans-
mitter continues to send the signal as
long as the button is pressed – up to
20 seconds.
Erasing the integrated remote control
memory
Switch on the ignition (
page 36).
Simultaneously press and hold down
the outer signal transmitter buttons2
and 4, for approximately 20 seconds, until the indicator lamp1 flashes rap-
idly. Do not hold for longer than
30 seconds.
The codes of all three channels are
erased.
Programming tips
If you are having difficulty programming
the integrated remote control, here are
some helpful tips:
Check the frequency of the hand-held
remote control5 (typically located on
the reverse side of the remote). The in-
tegrated remote control is compatible
with radio-frequency devices operating
between 288-399 MHz.
Put a new battery in the hand-held re-
mote control5. This will increase the
likelihood of the hand-held remote con-
trol sending a faster and more accurate
signal to the integrated remote control.
While performing step 3, hold the
hand-held remote control6 at differ-
ent lengths and angles from the signal
transmitter button (2, 3 or4) you
are programming. Attempt varying an-
gles at the distance of 2 to 5 inches
(5 to 12 cm) away or the same angle at
varying distances.
If another hand-held remote control is
available for the same device, try the
programming steps again using that
other hand-held remote control. Make
sure new batteries are in the hand-held
remote control before beginning the
procedure.
Straighten the antenna wire from the
garage door opener assembly. This
may help improve transmitting and/or
receiving signals.
iIf you sell your vehicle, erase the codes
of all three channels.
292 Controls in detailUseful features
iCertain types of garage door openers
are incompatible with the integrated
remote control. If you should experi-
ence further difficulties with program-
ming the integrated remote control,
contact an 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.
iUSA 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 the user’s authority
to operate the equipment.
iCanada only:
This device complies with RSS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause
interference, and
(2) this device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment.
471 Index
D
Date 157
Date, Setting 158, 159
Daytime running lamp mode 133
Setting 160
Deep water see Standing water
Defogging
Windshield 192, 202
Defrosting, Front 191, 202
Defrosting, Rear 185
Delayed shut-off
Exterior lamps 162
Interior lighting 163
Department of Transportation see DOT
Difficulties
With starting 50
Digital speedometer 148
Dimensions, Vehicle 451
Direction of rotation (tires) 320Displays
Digital speedometer 148
Maintenance service indicator 348
Messages in display 370
Multifunction display 144
Outside temperature 142
Symbol messages 382–397
Text messages 372–380
Vehicle status message memory 151
Vehicle status messages see
Multifunction display messages
Distance to empty (Range),
Trip computer 166
Door
Entry lamps 139
Handle (inside) 30
Locking/unlocking,
KEYLESS-GO* 33, 106
Locking/unlocking,
SmartKey 32, 100
Message in display 387
Opening from inside/outside 110
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) 286
Unlocking, Mechanical key 404Door control panel 30
Door handle 110
DOT 342
Drinking and driving 295
Driving
Abroad 302
Hydroplaning 299
In winter 300
Instructions 45, 295
Problems 56
Safety systems 87
Systems 254
Through standing water 301
Driving off 297
Driving safety systems
ABS 87
BAS 89
ESP
®
90
Driving systems
Cruise control 254
Parktronic system*
(Canada only) 258
472 IndexE
Easy-entry/exit feature 42, 164
Electrical fuses see Fuses
Electrical outlet 277
Electrical system, Technical data 450
Electronic Stability Program see ESP
®
Emergency call system* 279
Emergency calls
911 calls 244
Tele Aid calls 281, 282
Emergency operation
(Limp-Home Mode) 179
Emergency operations
Active head restraints, Resetting 408
Center console,
Indicator lamps 368–369
Gear selector lever, Unlocking 406
Instrument cluster,
Indicator lamps 360–367
Power tilt/sliding sunroof*,
Manual operation 407
Remote door unlock 286
Trunk lid, Releasing from inside 118
Trunk lid, Unlocking 405
Unlocking/locking the vehicle 404Emergency tensioning device see ETD
Emergency, In case of
Battery, Jump starting 430
First aid kit 398
Flat tire, Changing 420
Fuses 436
Hazard warning flasher 137
Roadside Assistance 12, 282
Towing the vehicle 432
Emission control 303
Emission control information label 442
Emission control vacuum
line routing diagram label 442
Emission system warranties 10
Engine
Belt layout 443
Block heater (Canada only) 347
Break-in recommendations 294
Cleaning 353
Compartment 308
Malfunction indicator lamp 25, 362
Maximum engine speed 444
Message in display 384
Number 442, 462
Starting 48
Starting difficulties 50Starting with KEYLESS-GO* 49
Starting with SmartKey 49
Technical data 444
Turning off 58
Turning off with KEYLESS-GO* 58
Turning off with SmartKey 58
Engine coolant see Coolant
Engine oil 309, 454
Adding 312, 454
Additives 454
Changing 312, 454
Checking level 307, 310
Checking level (Dipstick) 311
Consumption 309
Filler cap 313
Filler neck 313
Messages in display 310, 388
Viscosity 462
Engine oil level 307, 310
ESP
®
90, 462
Messages in display 374–375
Warning lamp 365
ETD 72, 462
Safety guidelines 66
Exterior rear view mirrors 43, 181
Parking position 164, 182
475 Index
High beam headlamps 135
Indicator lamp 25
Messages in display 392
Replacing bulbs (Bi-Xenon*) 412
Replacing bulbs (Halogen) 412, 414
Replacing bulbs for
high beam flasher (Bi-Xenon*) 416
Switching on 52, 132
High mounted brake lamp 413
Hood 308
Message in display 390
Horn 23
HVAC see Climate control system
Hydroplaning 299
I
Identification labels 442
Identification number, Vehicle (VIN) 442
Ignition
with KEYLESS-GO* 36
with SmartKey 34
Immobilizer 93
Indicator lamps see
Lamps, indicator and warning
Infant and child restraint systems see
Children in the vehicleInflation pressure see
Tires,Inflation pressure
Inside door handle 30, 110
Instrument cluster 24, 140, 463
Cleaning 357
Illumination brightness 140
Lamps in 360–367
Messages in display see
Multifunction display messages
Multifunction display 144
Instrument lighting see Instrument cluster,
Illumination brightness
Instrument panel see Instrument cluster
Instruments and controls see Cockpit
Interior lighting 138
Delayed shut-off 163
Interior rear view mirror 43, 181
Antiglare position 180
Auto-dimming 181
Interior storage spaces see
Storage compartments
J
Jack 398
Jacking up the vehicle 421
Jump starting 430K
Key, Mechanical 404
Key, SmartKey 98
Batteries 102, 108
Battery check lamp 101, 107
Changing batteries 410
Factory setting 100, 101
Ignition 34
Locking/unlocking 32, 60, 98
Locking/unlocking,
Global setting 100
Locking/unlocking,
Selective setting 101
Loss of 102, 110
Message in display 390
Opening and closing the
power tilt/sliding sunroof* 252
Opening and closing the
power windows 249
Positions in starter switch 34
Remote control 98
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 103
Starting the engine 49
Turning off the engine 58
Unlocking/opening trunk lid 102
476 IndexKey, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Changing batteries 411
KEYLESS-GO* 103, 463
Batteries in SmartKey 108
Battery check lamp, SmartKey 107
Factory setting 106, 108
Ignition 36
Important notes 104
Lock button 60
Locking/unlocking 33, 60, 103
Locking/unlocking,
Global setting 106
Locking/unlocking, Global
with lock button on trunk lid 109
Locking/unlocking,
Selective setting 107
Loss of key 110
Messages in display 390
Remote control 103
Start / stop button 35
Starting the engine 49
Turning off the engine 58
Unlocking/opening trunk lid 109
Kickdown 174, 463
Kilopascal 343L
Labels 442
Certification 442
Emission control information 442
Vacuum line routing diagram 442
Lamp sensor see Light sensor
Lamps, exterior 412
Light sensor 392
Messages in display 391–395
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS 25, 360
Battery (SmartKey) 101, 107
Brakes 25, 361
Center console 368–369
CHECK ENGINE 362, 363
Coolant 364
Coolant temperature 25, 141
Distance warning 25
Engine diagnostics 362, 363
Engine malfunction 25, 362, 363
ESP
®
25, 365
Fog lamps 134
Front passenger front air bag off 68
Front passenger front
air bag off indicator lamp 368
Fuel reserve 25, 365High beam headlamp 25
Instrument cluster 360–367
Low beam headlamps 25
Parktronic system* warning
indicators (Canada only) 260
Seat belt telltale 25, 71, 366
SRS 25, 63, 367
Turn signals 25
Language, Setting 155
LATCH-type child seat anchors see
Children in the vehicle
License plate lamps
Messages in display 392
Replacing bulbs 413, 417
Light alloy wheels, cleaning 356
Light sensor
Messages in display 392
Lighter see Cigarette lighter
Lighting, Exterior and interior 131
Limp-Home Mode 179
Loading
Ski sack* (Canada only) 263
Loading see Vehicle loading
Loading the vehicle 320
Locator lighting 133, 161
480 IndexPractical hints 360
Premium unleaded gasoline 455
Problems
While driving 56
With vehicle 17
Product information 9
Production options weight 343
Program mode selector switch 464
Automatic shift program 176
PSI 343
Push-start see Tow-start
R
Radio
Operation 216
Selecting stations 149
Selecting stations (satellite*) 149
Radio transmitters 302
Range (distance to empty) 166
Reading lamp 29, 139
Rear bench seat, foldable 265
Rear fog lamp see Fog lamps
Rear lamps see Tail lamps
Rear seat ashtray see Ashtray
Rear seat head restraints see
Head restraintsRear side windows
Blocking operation 85
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window defroster 185
Rear window sunshade*
(Canada only) 184
Recommended engine oils
and oil filter 454
Recommended tire
inflation pressure 343
Recovery services,
Stolen vehicle (Tele Aid) 286
Refrigerant, Air conditioning 454
Refueling 305
Regular checks 307
Reminder, Seat belt see Seat belts, Telltale
Remote control
SmartKey 98, 103
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 103
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) 286
Removing
Ski sack* (Canada only) 265Replacing bulbs 412
Additional turn signals 412
Backup lamps 413, 417
Brake lamps 413
Corner-illuminating
front fog lamp* 412
Fog lamps 412, 413, 417
Headlamp bulbs 414
Headlamps 412
High beam flasher (Bi-Xenon*) 412
High beam flasher (Halogen) 412
High beam headlamps
(Bi-Xenon*) 412
High beam headlamps
(Halogen) 412, 414
High mounted brake lamp 413
License plate lamps 413, 417
Low beam headlamps
(Bi-Xenon*) 412
Low beam headlamps
(Halogen) 412, 414
Parking lamps 412, 413, 415, 416
Side marker lamps 412
Standing lamps 412, 413, 415, 416
Tail lamps 413, 417
Turn signal lamps 412, 413, 417
483 Index
Storage compartments 269
Armrest, Front 271, 272
Armrest, Rear 272
Cup holder 273
Glove box 269
Parcel net 270
Storage bags 270
Storage box 269
Storing
Tires 319
Submenus see Control system submenus
Sun visors 183
Sunroof* see Power tilt/sliding sunroof*
Sunshade* (Canada only) 184
Supplemental Restraint System see SRS
Symbols used in
this operator’s manual 15T
Tachometer 25, 142
Overspeed range 142
Tail lamps
Cleaning lenses 355
Messages in display 394
Replacing bulbs 413, 417
Tar stains 352
Technical data
Air conditioning refrigerant 454
Brake fluid 454
Capacities fuels,
coolants, lubricants etc. 452, 453
Coolant 453, 457
Electrical system 450
Engine 444
Engine oil 454
Engine oil additives 454
Fuel capacity 453
Fuel requirements 455
Gasoline additives 456
Lubricants 452
Premium unleaded gasoline 455Rims and tires 445
Tires, Mixed size 448
Tires, Same size 447
Tires, Spare wheel sizes 449
Vehicle dimensions 451
Weights 451
Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning* system 453, 459
Tele Aid 29, 279, 466
Call priority 285
Emergency calls 281
Hands-free microphone 29
Information 283
Initiating an
emergency call manually 282
Messages in display 397
Remote door unlock 286
Roadside Assistance 282
SOS button 282
Stolen Vehicle
Recovery services 286
System self-check 280
Tele Aid System 279
Telematics* 466