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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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PRESAFE
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .245
PRE-SAFE ®
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
PRESAFE ®
system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Program selector button Automatic transmission . . . . . . . . .120
Pulling away . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115 R
Radio Selecting a station (on-board
computer, luxury multi-function
steering wheel ).. . . . . . . . . . . . . .137
see separate operating instructions
Rain-closing feature
Panorama sliding sunroo f.. . . . . .178
Sliding/tilting sunroo f.. . . . . . . ..175
Rain sensor
Windscreen wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Range
Calling up (on-board computer,
luxury multi-function steering
wheel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134
Rear-compartment air conditionin g
Thermotronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172
Rear foglamp
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .263 Rear seat backrest
Display message (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) . . . . . . . .270
Display message (multi-function
steering wheel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .245
Folding forwards/back . . . . .186, 188
Rear seat belt status indicator . . ..100
Rear vents Thermotronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172
Rear-view mirror
Adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Anti-dazzle (manual) . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) . . . . .95
Rear windo w
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .228
Rear window blind . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..196
Rear window heatin g
Switching on/of f.. . . . . . . . . . . . .173
Rear window wiper . . . . . . . . . . . . ..109
Replacing the wiper blade . . . . . . .313
Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .204
Replacing the wiper blade s. . . . . . .312
Reserve fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .360
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .274
Fuel tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .360
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .285
Residual heat/auxiliary ventilatio n
Thermotronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171
Restraint syste m
Airbag s.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Restraint systems
For childre n.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Rev counte r. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
Reverse gear Engaging (automatic transmission) 118
Engaging (manual transmission) . .117
Reversing lamp
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .265
Roller sunblin d
Opening/closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177
Rear side window . . . . . . . . . . . . . .196
Rear window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .196
Roof load, maximum . . . . . . . ..356, 357
Roof rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181
Route guidance On-board computer (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) . . . . . . . .135 S
Safety net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .189
Seat Adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87, 88
correct driver's seat position . . . . .101
Storing settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Seat belt
Adjusting the height . . . . . . . . . . . .100
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
Fastening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . .100, 283 Index
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Protection of the environment
17Protection of the environment
H
Environmental not
e
DaimlerChrysler's declared policy is one of
integrated environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resource s
which form the basis of our existence on
this planet to be used sparingly and in a
manner which takes the requirements of
both nature and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environ-
ment by operating your vehicle in an envi-
ronmentally-responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tyre wear depend
on the following factors:
R Operating conditions of your vehicle
R Your personal driving style
You can influence both factors.
You should bear the following in mind:
Operating condition s
R Avoid short trips as these increase fuel
consumption.
R Make sure that the tyre pressures are
always correct.
R Do not carry any unnecessary weight. R
Keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel con-
sumption.
R Remove roof racks once you no longer
need them.
R A regularly serviced vehicle will contrib-
ute to environmental protection. Yo u
should therefore adhere to the service
intervals.
R Always have maintenance work carrie d
out at a qualified specialist workshop,
e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Personal driving style
R Do not depress the accelerator peda l
when starting the engine.
R Do not warm up the engine with the vehi-
cle stationary.
R Drive carefully and maintain a safe dis-
tance from the vehicle in front.
R Avoid frequent, sudden acceleration.
R Change gear in good time and use eac h
gear only up to 2
/ 3of its maximum engine
speed.
R Switch off the engine in stationary traffic. Returning used vehicle
s
Mercedes-Benz will take back your
Mercedes-Benz to dispose of it in an environ-
mentally-responsible manner, in accordance
with the European Union (EU) End of Life
Vehicles Directive.
The End of Life Vehicles Directive applies to
vehicles of up to 3.5 t gross vehicle weight, in
accordance with national regulations. For
several years, Mercedes-Benz has been
meeting all the legal requirements for a
design which allows for recycling and re-use.
There is a network of return points and dis-
assembly plants which can recycle your vehi-
cle in an environmentally-responsible man-
ner. The options for recycling vehicles and
parts are constantly being developed and
improved. This means that your Mercedes-
Benz will also continue to meet even the
increased recycling quotas in the future in
good time. You can obtain further information
from your national Mercedes-Benz homepage
or your national hotline number. Introduction
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Exterior view
23Function Pag
e 1 Boot
Opening and closing 80
Spare wheel 234
Vehicle tool kit 234
Battery (depending on the
engine)
324
Rear window heating
173
Rear lights
306
4 Opening and closing the
doors 76
5 Demisting the windscreen
162
Cleaning the windows 228
6
Sliding/tilting sunroof* 173
Panorama sliding sunroof* 176
7 Exterior mirrors
94 Functio
n Page
8 Windscreen wipers, opera-
tion
108
Cleaning the wiper blades 228
Replacing the wiper blades 312
9 Opening the bonnet
206
Engine oil 208
Coolant 209
Battery (depending on the
engine)
324
a Front lights
306
b Fitting the front towing ey
e 329
c Tyres and wheels
210
Checking the tyre pressure 213
Flat tyre, fitting the spare
wheel
313
d Fitting the rear towing ey
e 329 Function Page
e Fuel filler fla
p 204
Fuel requirements 204At a glance
* optional
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Overhead control panel
40 Overhead control panel
Function Page
1 ¦
Switches the rear inte-
rior lighting on/of f 107
2 ¥
Switches the auto-
matic interior lighting on/
off 107
3 X
Switches the right-
hand reading lamp on/of f 107
4 Deactivates tow-away pro
-
tection* 71
5 Rear-view mirror
93 Function Page
6 Opens/closes the sliding/
tilting sunroof*
173
Opens/closes the pano-
rama sliding sunroof*
176
7 Deactivates the interior
motion sensor*
72
8 X
Switches the left-hand
reading lamp on/of f 107
9 ð
Switches the front
interior lighting on/of f 107At a glance
* optional
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Occupant safet
y521
Front sideba g
2 Rear sidebag* in the side trim next to th e
backrest
The sidebag inflates next to the backrest side
cushions.
Sidebags 1and 2are triggered:
R on the side on which an impact occurs
R at the start of an accident with a high rat e
of lateral vehicle deceleration or accelera-
tion, e.g. in a side impact
R independently of the use of the seat belt
R independently of the front airbags
R independently of the belt tensioners Windowbags
The purpose of the windowbags is to enhanc
e
the level of protection for the head (but not
chest or arms) of the vehicle occupants on
the side of the vehicle on which the impact
occurs.
The windowbags are integrated into the side
of the roof frame. They are located between
the front door (A-pillar) and the rear door (C -
pillar). 1
Windowbag
Windowbags 1are deployed:
R at the start of an accident with a high rat e
of vehicle acceleration or deceleration in a
lateral direction
R on the side on which an impact occurs
R independently of the front airbags R
regardless of whether the front-passenge r
seat is occupied
R independently of the use of the seat belt
R if the vehicle overturns and the system
determines that windowbag deploymen t
can offer additional protection to that pro -
vided by the seat belt PRE-SAFE
®
system *
The PRE-SAFE ®
system takes pre-emptive
measures to protect you in certain hazardous
situations.
PRE-SAFE ®
intervenes in the event of:
R Emergency braking situations, e.g. if BAS
Brake Assist intervenes
R Critical situations involving driving dynam-
ics, e.g. if the vehicle oversteers or under-
steers due to physical limits being excee -
ded Safet
y
* optional
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If you are driving faster than approximately
35 km/h, PRE-SAFE ®
takes the following
measures in the aforementioned situations:
R It tensions the front seat belts.
R On vehicles with the memory package*: it
adjusts the front-passenger seat to a more
favourable position.
R If the vehicle skids, it closes the sliding/
tilting sunroof* or panorama sliding/tilting
sunroof* and the side windows, leaving a
small gap.
If the hazardous situation passes without
resulting in an accident, PRE-SAFE ®
releases
the belt pretensioning. You can then readjust
the front-passenger seat and, on vehicles
with the memory package*, the sides win-
dows and the sliding/tilting sunroof* or pan-
orama sliding/tilting sunroof* .
If the seat belts are not released:
X Move the backrest or the seat back slightly
until the belt tension is reduced.
The locking mechanism releases. G
Risk of injury
Make sure that nobody can become trap -
ped as you adjust the seat. !
Make sure that there are no objects in the
footwell or behind the seats when adjustin g
the seats. You could otherwise damage the
seats and the objects . NECK-PRO head restrain
t
NECK-PRO head restraints are designed to
increase protection to the driver's and front-
passenger's head and neck. To this end, the
head restraints on the driver's and front-
passenger seats are moved forwards and
upwards in the event of a rear-end collision in
the direction of travel. This provides better
head support. G
Risk of injury
Head restraint covers prevent the NECK -
PRO head restraints from triggering cor-
rectly. Consequently, the NECK-PRO head
restraints cannot provide the intended level
of protection. Do not use head restraint
covers .
If the NECK-PRO head restraints are triggered
in an accident, you must reset the head
restraints on the driver's and front-passenger
seats (Y page 303). Head restraints that have
been triggered are tilted forwards. Children in the vehicle
If a child is travelling in your vehicle, secure
the child, preferably on a suitable seat in the
rear, using a child restraint system appropri-
ate to the size and age of the child and rec-
ommended for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. If
possible you should do this on a suitable rear
seat.
You can obtain information about the correct
child restraint system from any Mercedes-
Benz Service Centre.
i It is advisable to use Mercedes-Benz care
products to clean child restraint systems.
You can obtain information about this from
any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. G
Risk of injury
Do not leave children unsupervised in the
vehicle, even if they are secured in a chil d
restraint system. They could be injured on
parts of the vehicle. They could be seriously
or even fatally injured by prolonged expo-
sure to extreme heat or cold.
Do not expose the child restraint system to
direct sunlight. The metallic parts of the
child restraint system could heat up and the
child could be burned by them. Safety
* optional
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X
Slide side head restraints 6to the centr e
on both head restraint rods until they
engage.
The right and left lock verification indica-
tors 3must be folded in. The red surfaces
are no longer visible.
X Slide head restraints 2downwards
( Y page 89) until they rest on the upper
edge of side head restraints 6.
X Route the seat belt through seat belt guide
5 .
Removing the side head restraints
X Take the seat belt out of seat belt guide
5 .
X Move head restraint 2upwards.
X Press left and right release buttons 4and
pull forward side head restraints 6to
remove them.
The left and right lock verification indica -
tors 1fold out briefly .
X Adjust head restraints 2(Y page 89).
i On vehicles with TIREFIT kit, you can store
the side head restraints in the stowage
compartment under the boot/luggage compartment floor
(Y page 184)/
( Y page 184).
Child-proof locks If children are travelling in the vehicle, you can
activate the child-proof locks for the rear.
Child-proof locks for the rear doors
The child-proof locks on the rear doors enable
you to secure each door individually. You can-
not open a locked door from the inside. You
can open the door from the outside if the
vehicle is unlocked. G
Risk of injury
Activate the child-proof locks on the rea r
doors and deactivate the rear-compart -
ment window controls when children are
travelling in the vehicle. The children could
otherwise open doors or windows while the
vehicle is in motion, injuring themselve s
and others. Saloon shown as an example
1
To activat e
2 To deactivate
X To activate :press locking lever upwards
1 .
X Check the function of the child-proof locks .
X To deactivate :press locking lever down-
wards 2.
Child-proof locks for the rear windows G
Risk of injury
Activate the child-proof locks on the rea r
doors and deactivate the rear-compart -
ment window controls when children are
travelling in the vehicle. The children could
otherwise open doors or windows while the Safety
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