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228 Controls in detail4-zone automatic climate control*Residual heat and ventilation (Canada only)
With the engine switched off, it is possible 
to continue to heat or ventilate the interior 
for up to 30 minutes. This feature makes 
use of the residual heat produced by the 
engine.
Activating
Switch off the ignition.
Press buttonT (
page 217).
REST in the display4 (page 217) 
comes on.Deactivating
Press buttonT (
page 217) again.
REST in the display4 (page 217) 
goes out.
iIf you switch on the residual heat 
function when temperatures are high, 
only the ventilation will be switched on.iRegardless of the selected air volume, 
the blower operates at low speed.
iHow long the system will provide heat-
ing depends on
the coolant temperature
the temperature set by the operator
The blower will run at speed setting1 
regardless of the air distribution 
control setting.
iThe residual heat is automatically 
turned off:
when the ignition is switched on
after about 30 minutes
if the battery voltage drops
if the coolant temperature is too 
low 
         
        
        
     
        
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233 Controls in detail
Power windows
Fully closing the windows 
(Express-close)
Pull switch2 to 5 past the resis-
tance point and release.
The corresponding window closes com-
pletely.
Stopping windows during Express-op-
eration
Press or pull the respective power win-
dow switch again.
Synchronizing power windows
The power windows must be synchronized
after the battery has been disconnect-
ed
if the power windows cannot be fully 
opened (Express-open) or closed 
(Express-close)
Synchronizing
Close all doors.
Switch on the ignition (
page 36).
Pull switch2 to 5 until the side win-
dows are completely closed.
Hold on to switches2 to 5 for ap-
proximately 1 second.
The power windows are synchronized.
Warning!
G
Driver’s door only:
If within 5 seconds switch is again pulled 
past the resistance point and released, the 
automatic reversal will not operate.
!If the upward movement of the window 
is blocked during the closing proce-
dure, the window will stop and open 
slightly.
Remove the obstruction, pull the re-
spective power window switch again 
past the resistance point and release.
If the window still does not close when 
there is no obstruction, pull and hold 
the respective power window switch. 
The side window will then close without 
the obstruction sensor function. 
         
        
        
     
        
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238 Controls in detailPower tilt/sliding sunroof*Stopping the power tilt/sliding sunroof 
during Express-operation
Move the sunroof switch in any direc-
tion.Synchronizing the power tilt/sliding 
sunroof
The tilt/sliding sunroof must be synchro-
nized
after the battery has been 
disconnected or discharged
after the tilt/sliding sunroof has been 
closed manually (
page 429) 
after a malfunction
if the tilt/sliding sunroof does not open 
smoothly 
Remove the respective fuse from the 
main fuse box (
page 461).
Reinsert the fuse in the main fuse box.
Switch on the ignition (
page 36).
Move and hold the sunroof switch in di-
rection of arrow3 until the tilt/sliding 
sunroof is fully raised at the rear.
Keep holding the sunroof switch in di-
rection of arrow3 for approximately 
1 second.
Check the Express-open feature 
(page 237).
If the tilt/sliding sunroof opens com-
pletely, the roof is synchronized. Other-
wise repeat the above steps.
iIf the movement of the tilt/sliding sun-
roof is blocked during the 
Express-close procedure, the tilt/slid-
ing sunroof will stop and reopen 
slightly. 
         
        
        
     
        
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242 Controls in detailPanorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel*Synchronizing the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel
The tilt/sliding panel must be 
synchronized
after the battery has been 
disconnected or discharged
after the tilt/sliding panel has been 
closed manually (
page 429)
after a malfunction
if the tilt/sliding panel does not open 
smoothly
Remove the fuse from the main fuse 
box (
page 461).
Reinsert the fuse in the main fuse box.
Switch on the ignition (
page 36).
Move and hold the roof panel switch in 
direction of arrow2 until the roller 
sunblinds are fully closed.
Keep holding the roof panel switch in 
direction of arrow2 for approximately 
1 second.
Move and hold the roof panel switch in 
direction of arrow1 until the roller 
sunblinds are fully opened.
Keep holding the roof panel switch in 
direction of arrow1 for approximately 
1 second.
Move and hold the roof panel switch in 
direction of arrow3 until the tilt/slid-
ing panel is fully raised.
Keep holding the roof panel switch in 
direction of arrow3 for approximately 
1 second.
Move and hold the roof panel switch in 
direction of arrow2 until the tilt/slid-
ing panel is fully closed.
Keep holding the roof panel switch in 
direction of arrow2 for approximately 
1 second.
Check the Express-open feature of the 
tilt/sliding panel (
page 241).
If the tilt/sliding panel opens com-
pletely, the roof is synchronized. Other-
wise repeat the above steps. 
         
        
        
     
        
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286 Controls in detailUseful featuresTele Aid
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.The Tele Aid system
(Tele
matic A
larm I
dentification on D
e-
mand)
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 cel-
lular 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 or use the volume knob 
on your COMAND headunit.
To activate, press the SOS button, the 
Roadside Assistance button• or 
the Information button¡, depend-
ing on the type of response required.System self-check
Initially, after switching on the ignition, 
malfunctions are detected and indicated 
(the indicator lamps in the SOS button, the 
Roadside Assistance button• and the 
Information button¡ stay on longer 
!The initial activation of the Tele Aid sys-
tem may only be performed by com-
pleting the subscriber agreement and 
placing an acquaintance call using 
button¡. Failure to complete either 
of these steps will result in a system 
that is not activated.
If you have any questions regarding ac-
tivation, please call the Response Cen-
ter at 1-800-756-9018 (in the USA) or 
1-888-923-8367 (in Canada).
iThe SOS button is located above the in-
terior rear view mirror.
The Roadside Assistance button• 
and the Information button¡ are 
located below the center armrest cov-
er.iThe Tele Aid system utilizes the cellular 
network for communication and the 
GPS (G
lobal P
ositioning S
ystem) 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. 
         
        
        
     
        
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362 OperationMaintenanceCalling up the maintenance service indicator display
You can call up the maintenance service 
indicator display at any time to check 
when the next maintenance service is due.
Switch on the ignition (
page 36).
Press button è or ÿ on the mul-
tifunction steering wheel repeatedly 
until the standard display appears in 
the multifunction display (
page 153).
Press button k or j until the 
maintenance service indicator display 
with the service symbol 9 and the 
service deadline appears in the multi-
function display.Resetting the maintenance service 
indicator 
In the event that the maintenance service 
on your vehicle is not carried out by an au-
thorized Mercedes-Benz Center, you can 
have the maintenance service indicator re-
set. The automotive maintenance facility 
carrying out the maintenance service will 
find the information for resetting the main-
tenance service indicator in the mainte-
nance-relevant information for your 
vehicle. Such information is available from 
either your authorized Mercedes-Benz 
Center or directly from Mercedes-Benz.
iIf the battery is disconnected, the days 
of disconnection will not be included in 
the count shown by the maintenance 
service indicator. To arrive at the true 
maintenance service deadline, you will 
need to subtract these days from the 
days shown in the maintenance service 
indicator message or maintenance ser-
vice indicator display.
Do not confuse the maintenance ser-
vice indicator with the engine oil level 
indicator :. 
         
        
        
     
        
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374 Practical hintsWhat to do if …Lamps in instrument clusterGeneral information:
If any of the following lamps in the instru-
ment cluster fails to come on during thebulb self-check when switching on the igni-
tion, have the respective bulb checked and 
replaced if necessary.Problem
Possible cause/consequence
Suggested solution
-
The yellow ABS indicator lamp 
comes on while driving.
The ABS has detected a malfunction and has 
switched off. The BAS and the ESP
® are also 
switched off (see messages in the multifunc-
tion display).
The electrohydraulic brake system is still 
functioning normally but without the ABS 
available.
If the ABS control unit is malfunctioning, oth-
er systems such as the Parktronic system*, 
Distronic*, or the automatic transmission 
may also be malfunctioning.
Continue driving with added caution. 
Wheels may lock during hard braking, 
reducing steering capability. 
Read and observe messages in the 
multifunction display (
page 386).
Have the system checked at an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon 
as possible.
Failure to follow these instructions in-
creases the risk of an accident.
The charging voltage has fallen below 
10 volts. The ABS has switched off.
The battery may not be sufficiently charged.
Switch off electrical consumers that 
are currently not needed, e.g. seat 
heating.
If necessary, have the generator and 
battery checked.
When the voltage is above this value 
again, the ABS is operational again. 
         
        
        
     
        
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389 Practical hints
What to do if …
Display
Display message
Possible cause/consequence
Possible solution
Low
Battery
Conven. functions
temporarily
unavailable
The battery has insufficient voltage 
and can no longer supply conve-
nience functions such as the rear 
window defroster.
As soon as the on-board voltage is sufficient, 
the consumers will switch on again.
Please note:
Conven. functions
available again
 
On-board voltage is sufficient; the 
consumers will switch on again.
Cruise control
Drive to workshop
Cruise control or Distronic* is 
malfunctioning.
Have the cruise control or Distronic* 
checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz 
Center.
Distronic
External interference
Reactivate
The Distronic* is switched off and is 
temporarily unavailable.
Try activating the Distronic* again later.
Drive to workshop
The Distronic* is malfunctioning or 
the display is malfunctioning.
Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center 
as soon as possible.