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Bag hoo k. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185
Ball couplin g
Folding in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .223
Folding out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .220
BAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Battery Changing (key) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .304
Changing (KEYLESS GO key) . . . . .304
Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .327
Checking (key ).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .304
Checking (KEYLESS GO key) . . . . .304
Check lamp (key ).. . . . . . . . . . . . .304
Check lamp (KEYLESS GO key) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79, 304
Disconnecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .326
Display message . . . . . . . . . .249, 268
Maintenance (vehicle ).. . . . . . . ..324
Reconnecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .328
Removing/fitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . .327
Vehicle battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .324
Belt force limiters
Activatio n.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Belt height adjustment . . . . . . . . . ..100
Belt tensioners Activatio n.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Belt warnin g. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100 Bonnet
Bonnet catch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .207
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .247
Opening/closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .206
Bonnet release lever
Release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .207
Boot
Emergency release . . . . . . . . . . . . .301
Locking separatel y.. . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Opening/closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Boot li d
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .247
Brake
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .280
Brake Assist
see BAS
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .370
Display message (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) . . . . . . . .250
Display message (multi-function
steering wheel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .242
Brake lamps
Adaptive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .258
Brake syste m
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .250
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Bulb
Brake lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .310, 311
Dipped-beam headlamps . . . . . . . .308 Main-beam headlamps . . . . . . . . .
.309
Parking lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .309
Rear foglamp . . . . . . . . . . . . .310, 311
Replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .307, 310
Reversing lamp . . . . . . . . . . .310, 311
Side lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .309
Side marker lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .310, 311
Tail lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .310, 311
Turn signal lamp . . . . . .309, 310, 311
see Lamp
Bulbs
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .306 C
Car e. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .227
Automatic car wash . . . . . . . . . . . .227
Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .228
High-pressure cleaners . . . . . . . . .228
Parktroni c.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .230
Plastic trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .229
Rear window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .228
Side windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .228
Trailer tow hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .230
CD player/CD changer
Operation (on-board computer,
luxury multi-function steering
wheel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137 Index
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Light
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!
Switch off the side lamps or parking lamp
when you leave the vehicle. This prevents
the battery from discharging.
Dipped-beam headlamps X
Make sure that the key is in position 2of
the ignition lock or that the engine is run-
ning.
X To switch on :turn the light switch to
B .
The dipped-beam headlamps, parking
lamps and licence plate lamps are switched
on. The parking lamp indicator lamp next to
the light switch is lit.
i On some country-specific vehicle models,
the dipped-beam headlamps come on as
soon as the ignition is switched on.
Daytime driving lights* On vehicles with a luxury multi-function steer-
ing wheel*, you can set the daytime driving
lights using the on-board computer
(
Y page 143). X
To switch on :turn the light switch to
M or* .
The dipped-beam headlamps, side lamps
and licence plate lighting are switched on
when the engine is running.
Automatic headlamp mode The side lamps, dipped-beam headlamps and
licence plate lighting are switched on or off
automatically, depending on the brightness of
the ambient light.
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Risk of accident
If the light switch is set to *the head -
lamps may temporarily switch off due to
exposure to light, or the lights may not
come on automatically if it is foggy. This can
endanger yourself and others. Therefore,
turn the light switch to Bin the dark or
in fog.
The automatic headlamp feature is only an
aid. The driver is responsible for the vehicle
lighting at all times. G
Risk of accident
When it is dark or foggy, turn the light
switch quickly from *toB . You could otherwise cause an accident if the
headlamps were to switch off temporarily.
X To switch on :turn the light switch to
* .
The side lamps are switched on and off
automatically when the key is in position
1 in the ignition lock .
The dipped-beam headlamps, side lamps
and licence plate lighting are switched on
automatically when the engine is running.
When the parking lamp or dipped-beam
headlamps are switched on, the indicator
lamp next to the light switch lights up.
Front foglamps/rear foglamp G
Risk of accident
If you suspect that driving conditions will be
foggy, turn the light switch to Bbefore
you start your journey. Otherwise, your
vehicle may not be visible and you could
therefore endanger yourself and others. G
Risk of accident
When it is dark or foggy, turn the light
switch quickly from *toB . You Cont
rols
* optional
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Features
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X
Remove the cover of the aerial plug from
the back of the mobile phone and stow it in
a safe place. Example illustration
1
To engage the mobile phone
2 Connector contact
3 Mobile phone bracket
X Slide the lower end of the mobile phone
into connector contact 2in mobile phon e
bracket 3.
X Push the top part of the mobile phone in
the direction of arrow 1until it engages in
mobile phone bracket 3.
The mobile phone is connected to the
hands-free system and to the luxury multi-
function steering wheel*. The battery is charged depending on the
charge status and the position of the key in
the ignition lock. The charging process is
shown in the mobile phone display
.
X For information on copying the mobil e
phone's telephone book to the audio equip-
ment *or COMAND APS*, see the separate
Operating Instructions for the audio equip-
ment* or COMAND APS* .
You can operate the telephone using the
s andt buttons on the luxury multi-
function steering wheel*. You can contro l
other mobile phone functions via the on-
board computer (Y page 138).
i When you take the key out of the ignition
lock, the mobile phone stays on but you can
no longer use the hands-free system.
If you are making a call and you would like
to take the key out of the ignition lock, first
remove the mobile phone from the bracket .
Otherwise the call will be terminated. Removing the mobile phone from the
mobile phone bracket Example illustration
1
To release the mobile phone
2 Mobile phone bracket
X Press the release catch in the direction of
arrow 1and remove the mobile phon e
upwards from mobile phone bracket 2.
Fitting a different mobile phone bracket If you require a different mobile phon
e
bracket for your mobile phone, remove the
existing mobile phone bracket and then fit the
new one. Controls
* optional
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Battery
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5 Centre or a special collection point for old
batteries . G
Risk of injury
Mercedes-Benz recommends that, for
safety reasons, you only use batteries
which have been tested and approved for
your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz. These bat-
teries provide increased impact protectio n
to prevent vehicle occupants from suffering
acid burns should the battery be damage d
in the event of an accident .
To prevent acid burns, observe the follow-
ing safety notes when handling batteries:
R Do not lean over batteries .
R Do not place any metal objects on a bat-
tery. You could otherwise cause a short
circuit and the battery's highly flammabl e
gas mixture could ignite.
R Make sure that you do not create elec-
trostatic charge, e.g. by wearing syn-
thetic clothing or as a result of friction on
fabrics. You should not therefore pull or
slide the battery over carpets or other
synthetic materials.
R Never touch the battery first. To dis-
charge a possible electrostatic charge, step out of the vehicle first and touch the
bodywork.
R Do not wipe the battery using a cloth. Th e
battery may explode as a result of elec-
trostatic charge or through the creation
of sparks .
! Switch the engine off and remove the key
before unscrewing or disconnecting the
terminal clamps from the battery. You may
otherwise destroy electronic components
such as the alternator.
Have the starter battery checked and, if
necessary, replaced at a qualified specialist
workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre, every two years or at least every
20,000 km.
i Mercedes-Benz recommends that you
have all work involving the battery, e.g.
removing, charging and replacing, carried
out at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g.
a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Installation location of the battery Depending on its engine type, your vehicle is
equipped with a battery in the engine com-
partment or boot/luggage compartment. It islocated on the right-hand side (direction of
travel) in front of the bulkhead or on the right-
hand side in the spare wheel well.
1
Cove r
2 Clamps Practical advice
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Battery
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7
X
Remove the cover from the positive termi-
nal clamp.
X Remove the positive terminal clamp from
the battery.
X Disconnect the breather hose .
Vehicles with the battery in the boot/lug -
gage compartment :
X Firmly depress the parking brake and shift
the selector lever to position Pon vehicles
with automatic transmission*.
X Switch off all electrical consumers .
X Turn the key to position 0in the ignition
lock and remove it.
X Open the boot/luggage compartment.
X Remove the negative terminal clamp from
the battery.
X Remove the cover from the positive termi-
nal clamp.
X Remove the positive terminal clamp from
the battery.
X Disconnect the breather hose . Removing the battery
X Disconnect the battery (Y page 326).
X Loosen the screw which holds the battery
in place.
X Remove the battery. Charging and fitting the batter
y G
Risk of injury
Only charge the installed battery with a bat-
tery charger which has been tested and
approved by Mercedes-Benz. These battery
chargers allow the battery to be charge d
while it is still installed. Otherwise, the vehi -
cle's electronic system may be damaged.
Only charge the battery in a well-ventilate d
area. As the battery is being charged, gases
can escape and generate minor explosions.
This may injure you and other persons or
cause damage to the paintwork or acid cor-
rosion on the vehicle .
You can obtain information about battery
chargers which allow the battery to be
charged when still installed from a qualified
specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Ben z
Service Centre. G
Risk of injury
There is a risk of acid burns during the
charging process due to the gases which
escape from the battery. Do not lean ove r
the battery during the charging process.
! Only use battery chargers with a maxi-
mum charging voltage of 14.8 V.
X Charge the battery. Observe the notes in
the operating instructions for your battery
charger.
X Refit the charged battery.
To do this, follow the steps described in
"Removing the battery" (Y page 327) in
reverse order. G
Risk of injury
Battery acid is caustic. Avoid contact with
the skin, eyes or clothing . Practical advice
* optional
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