5
Central locking
Automatic (on-board computer,
luxury multi-function steering
wheel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143
Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
KEYLESS GO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Central locking/unlocking button . ..8 0
Central unlocking Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
KEYLESS GO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Centre console
Lower section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Upper section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Changing a wheel
see Flat tyr e
Child-proof locks
Rear door s.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Side windows (rear) . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Children
Fastening seat belt s.. . . . . . . . . . ..64
In the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Restraint systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Child seat
Automatic recognition . . . . . . . . . . .55
Automatic recognition (malfunc-
tion) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .278
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .245
Integrated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
ISOFIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Recommendation
s.. . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Suitable positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Cigarette lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .197
Cockpit Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Collapsible wheel
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .354
Combined luggage cover and net ..1 90
Constant headlamp mode see Daytime driving lights
Convenience closing . . . . . . . . . . . ..112
Convenience opening/closing feature Air-recirculation mode (Thermatic) 163
Air-recirculation mode
(Thermotronic) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170
Coolan t. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .209
Checking the level . . . . . . . . . . . . .209
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .251
Display message (multi-function
steering wheel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .243
Mixture ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .368
Temperature gauge . . . . . . . . . . . .123
Cooling with dehumidification
Thermatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163
Thermotronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171
Cornering light
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .253
Cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .246
Cup holde r. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179 D
Dashboard see Instrument cluster
Dat e
Entering (on-board computer,
multi-function steering wheel) . . . .129
Setting (on-board computer,
luxury multi-function steering
wheel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142
Daytime driving lamps
On-board computer (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) . . . . . . . .143
Daytime driving lights . . . . . . . . . . ..103
Diese l
Low outside temperature s.. . . . ..206
Diesel engine
Winter driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .206
Digital speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . ..135
Dipped-beam headlamps Automatic headlamp mode . . . . . .103
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .253
Symmetrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .220
Display messag e. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .236
ABS (luxury multi-function steer-
ing wheel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .248, 251
ABS (multi-function steering
wheel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .238
Air cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .267
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .249, 268 Index
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8Parking position . . . . . . . . . . . .
.95, 97
Resetting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Storing settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Exterior view
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 F
Fastening seat belt s
Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Fire extinguishe r. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .233
First-aid kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .233
Flat tyre MOExtended run-flat system . . . . .323
Preparing the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . .313
TIREFIT kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .314
Floormat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201
Foglamps Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .263
Fog lamps (extended range ). . . . . . .107
Fording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .219
Frequencies Telephone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .338
Front airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Front-passenger airbag . . . . . . . . . . ..50
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .360
Diese l.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .205
Loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .288
Petrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .205
Fuel consumptio n. . . . . . . . . . .361, 362 Fuel filler flap
Emergency release . . . . . . . . . . . . .302
Opening/closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .204
Fuel filte r
Display message (luxury multi -
function steering wheel) . . . . . . . .251
Display message (multi-function
steering wheel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .242
Fuel lin e
Malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .288
Fuel remaining
Calling up (on-board computer,
luxury multi-function steering
wheel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134
Fuel tank
Malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .288
Fuse allocation chart . . . . . . . . . . ..333
Fuse box Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .334
Dashboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .333
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . .333
Luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . .334
Fuse s. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .332 G
Gearshift program Manua l.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts . . . ..336
Glove compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . ..193 Gross vehicle weight, maximum
permissible
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .356, 357 H
Headlamp Misting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .294
Headlamp mode (automatic ). . . . . .103
Headlamps Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .228
Cleaning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
Head restraint
Adjusting (front) . . . . . . . . . . . . .87, 89
Adjusting (rear) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
NECK-PRO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Removing (rear) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Resetting triggered head
restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .303
Heatin g
see Thermatic
High-pressure cleaners . . . . . . . . . ..228
Hill start assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151 I
Immobiliser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Indicator and warning lam p
Brakes (red) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .280
Engine diagnostic . . . . . . . . . . . . . .282
ESP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68, 279
LIM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146 Index
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Seat heating
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
Securing a load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182
Selector lever Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .242
Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Service
Calling up the due date (on-board
computer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .226
Display Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .226
On-board computer (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) . . . . . . . .140
Service indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .226
Service products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .360
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .370
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .368
Windscreen washer fluid . . . . . . . .371
Settings
Calling up a stored setting . . . . . . . .97
Factory (key ).. . . . . . . . . . . . . .76, 77
Factory (KEYLESS GO) . . . . . . . . . . .78
Factory (on-board computer,
luxury multi-function steering
wheel ).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144
On-board computer (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) . . . . . . . .140
Shift range s
Automatic transmission . . . . . . . . .119
Display in the speedometer . . . . . .118
Sidebags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Side window
Fault . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .295
Opening/closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Side window s
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .228
Ski rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181
Sliding/tilting sunroo f. . . . . . . . . . .173
Rain closing feature . . . . . . . . . . . .175
Resetting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175
Snow chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .217
Socket Cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .198
Luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . .199
Rear compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . .198
Spare wheel
Fitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .319
Storage location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .234
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .354
Spee d
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .343
Speed limiter
Speedtronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148
Speedometer
Digital (on-board computer, luxury
multi-function steering wheel) . . . .135
Segments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
Selecting display units (on-board
computer, luxury multi-function
steering wheel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141 Speedtronic
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .246
Permanent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151
Variabl e.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149
SRS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .271
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47, 283
Standard display
On-board computer (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) . . . . . . . .133
On-board computer (multi-func-
tion steering wheel) . . . . . . . . . . . .128
Station
see Radio
Steering wheel
Adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Buttons (on-board computer,
luxury multi-function steering
wheel ).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130
Buttons (on-board computer,
multi-function steering wheel) . . . .125
Storing settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Steering wheel gearshift paddles ..1 21
Stowage compartment . . . . . . . . . ..193
Armrest (under) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .195
Centre console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .194
Dashboard (at the top) . . . . . . . . . .194
Glove compartment . . . . . . . . . . . .193
Rear seat armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . .195 Index
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Stowage compartments
43Function Page
1 Glove compartmen
t 193
2 Door stowage pocket
3 Map pocket
4 Door stowage pocket
5 Stowage well under the
boot floor
184
6 Open stowage space in
boot
7 Door stowage pocket
8 Map pocket
9 Door stowage pocket
a Sun visor card cli
p 195
b Stowage compartment on
top of the dashboard
194
c Luggage net in the front-
passenger footwell
181 Function Page
d Socket
198
Ashtray* 197
Cigarette lighter* 197
e Stowage compartment in
the centre console
194
Cup holder in the centre
console * 179
f Stowage compartment
under the armres
t 195
g Stowage compartment in
the rear*
195
Ashtray* 197
h Cup holder in the rear seat
armres
t 180
j Stowage compartment in
the rear seat armres
t 195 At a glance
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Occupant safet
y50 must move the front-passenger seat as
far back as possible.
R Make sure there are no heavy or sharp-
edged objects in pockets of clothing.
R Do not lean forwards, e.g. over the cove r
of the driver's front airbag, particularly
when the vehicle is in motion .
R Do not put your feet on the dashboard.
R Only hold the steering wheel by the rim.
This allows the airbag to inflate fully. You
could be injured if the airbag is deployed
and you are holding the inside of the
steering wheel.
R Do not lean on the doors from inside the
vehicle.
R Make sure that there are no people, ani-
mals or objects between the vehicle
occupants and the area of deployment of
the airbag.
R Do not place any objects between the
seat backrest and the door.
R Do not hang any hard objects, for exam-
ple coat hangers, on the grab handles or
coat hooks .
R Do not attach accessories, e.g. cup hold -
ers, to the doors. It is not possible to rule out the risk of inju-
ries caused by an airbag due to the high
speed at which the airbag is required to
deploy.
G
Risk of injury
The airbag's functionality can only be guar-
anteed if the following parts are not cov-
ered and no badges or stickers are
attached to them:
R Padded steering wheel boss
R Knee airbag cover below the steering col-
umn
R Front-passenger front airbag cover
R Outer side of front seats
R Side panel next to the rear seat backres t G
Risk of injury
When an airbag deploys, a small amount of
powder is released. The powdery dust may
cause short term breathing difficulties to
persons suffering from asthma or pulmo -
nary problems .
In order to prevent possible breathing dif-
ficulties you should leave the vehicle as
soon as it is safe to do so. You can also open
the window to allow fresh air to enter the interior. The powder does not constitute
a
health hazard and does not indicate that
there is a fire in the vehicle. G
Risk of injury
The airbag parts are hot after the airbag ha s
been triggered. Do not touch them, other -
wise you may burn yourself.
Occupants are not protected by the airbags
in the event of another accident. Have th e
airbags checked at a qualified specialist
workshop.
Front airbag s
The front airbags are designed to increase
protection for the driver's and front-passeng-
er's head and chest .
The driver's front airbag and front-passenger
front airbag are deployed:
R at the start of an accident with a high rat e
of vehicle acceleration or deceleration in a
longitudinal direction
R if the system determines that airbag
deployment can offer additional protection
to that provided by the seat belt
R if the seat belt is fastened Safety
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Anti-theft syste
ms70
i
If ESP ®
is deactivated and one or mor e
wheels start to spin, the vwarning lamp
in the instrument cluster flashes. ES P®
then does not stabilise the vehicle. 1
To deactivate/activate ESP ®
X To deactivate :press button 1.
The v warning lamp in the instrumen t
cluster lights up . G
Risk of accident
If the v warning lamp in the instrumen t
cluster is permanently lit when the engine
is running, ESP ®
is deactivated or not avail-
able due to a malfunction. The risk of your
vehicle skidding is then increased in certain
situations. You should therefore always adapt your
driving style to suit the prevailing road and
weather conditions.
X To activate :press button 1.
The v warning lamp in the instrumen t
cluster goes out. EBV (electronic brake-power distribu-
tion)
EBV monitors and controls the brake pres-
sure on the rear wheels to improve driving
stability under braking. G
Risk of accident
If EBV is malfunctioning, the brake system
is still available with full brake boosting
effect. However, the rear wheels can stil l
lock, e.g. under full braking. This could
cause you to lose control of your vehicle
and cause an accident. You should there-
fore adapt your driving style to the differen t
handling characteristics. Anti-theft systems
Immobiliser
The immobiliser prevents your vehicle from
being started without the correct key.
Activating the immobiliser X
With the key: remove the key from the
ignition lock.
X With KEYLESS GO*: press the KEYLESS
GO button on the dashboard.
The engine switches off.
Deactivating the immobiliser X
With the key: turn the key to position 2in
the ignition lock .
X With KEYLESS GO*: press the KEYLESS
GO button on the dashboard twice without
depressing the brake.
i The immobiliser is always deactivated
when you start the engine. Safety
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Driving sys
tems 15
4
Front sensor
s Centr
e Approximately 100 cm
Corner
s Approximately 60 cm
Rear sensors
Centre Approximately 120 cm
Corner
s Approximately 80 cm
!
Pay particular attention to objects above
or below the sensors when parking, such
as flower pots or trailer towbars. Parktroni c
does not detect such objects when they are
in the immediate vicinity of the vehicle. You
could damage the vehicle or the objects.
Ultrasonic sources such as an automatic
car wash, a lorry's compressed-air brakes
or a pneumatic drill could cause Parktronic
to malfunction .
Minimum distanc eCentr
e Approximately 20 cm
Corner
s Approximately 15 cm If there is an obstacle within this range, al
l
warning displays light up and a tone sounds.
If the distance falls below the minimum clear -
ance, it may no longer be shown.
Warning displays The warning displays show the distanc
e
between the sensors and the obstacle. The
warning display for the front area is located
on the dashboard above the centre air vents.
The warning display for the rear area is in the
roof trim at the rear. Front area warning display
1
Left-hand side of the vehicle
2 Right-hand side of the vehicl e
3 Indicator segments The warning display for each side of the vehi-
cle is divided into five yellow and two red
segments. Parktronic is operational if yellow
indicator segments
3light up.
The gear lever or selector lever position*
determines which warning display is active:
Manual transmission : Gear lever in Warning display
Forwards gear
or
Neutral Front area activated
Reverse gear Rear and front areas
activated
Automatic transmission*:
Selector lever at Warning displa
y D Front area activate
d R
or N Rear and front area
s
activated P No areas activatedControls
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Loading and stowing
194$
To unlock
% To lock
X To lock :insert the emergency key elemen t
( Y page 300) into the lock and turn it 90°
clockwise to position %.
X To unlock: insert the emergency key ele-
ment (Y page 300) into the lock and turn
it 90° anti-clockwise to position $.
i Vehicles with audio equipment* or
COMAND APS*: the AUX jack is in the glove
compartment. Stowage compartment on top of the
dashboard
1
Stowage compartment
2 Button
X To open: press button 2.
Stowage compartment 1opens.
i On vehicles with Audio 20*, Audio 50*
and COMAND APS*, the audio display is
under the cover. Stowage compartment in the centre
console 1
Cove r
X To open: slide cover 1back. Controls
* optional
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