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Automatic transmission
DIRECT SELECT lever .......................92
Display mes-
sage .............................. 213, 216, 217
Driving tips ...................................... 94
Emergency running mode ..............244
Gear indicator .................................. 93
Kickdown ......................................... 94
Malfunction ................................... .244
Program selector button ..................95
Shift ranges ..................................... 94
Trailer towing ................................... 94
Transmission positions ....................93
Auxiliary heating ............................... 147
Display message .................... 231, 232
Notes ............................................. 147
Remote control .............................. 148
Setting (on-board computer) .......... 107
Auxiliary ventilation ..........................147 B
Backrest angle Adjusting (2nd row of seats) ............67
Ball coupling
Fitting ............................................ 194
Folding in ....................................... 198
Folding out ..................................... 193
Removing ....................................... 198
BAS (Brake Assist) ............................... 50
Battery Changing (auxiliary heating
remote control) .............................. 254
Charging ........................................ 275
Checking (key) ............................... 253
Check lamp (key )........................... 253
Disconnecting ................................ 273
Display message ............................ 220
Jump-starting ................................. 276
Maintenance (vehicle) .................... 272
Reconnecting ................................. 276
Removing/fitting ........................... 274
Vehicle battery .............................. 272
Belt force limiters
Activation ......................................... 35
Belt height adjustment .......................77
Belt reel (Easy-Pack fix kit) ..............160Belt tensioners
Activation ......................................... 35
Belt warning ......................................... 77
BlueTEC
AdBlue ®
......................................... 288
Bonnet
Bonnet catch ................................. 175
Display message ............................ 219
Opening/closing ........................... 174
Bonnet release lever
Release leve r................................. 175
Boot
Automatic opening ........................... 62
Boot lid
Opening/closing .............................. 60
Brake Assist
See BAS ........................................... 50
Brake fluid .......................................... 291
Display message ............................ 221
Brake lamps
Adaptive .......................................... .51
Display message ............................ 226
Brakes
Parking brake ................................... 91
Warning lamp ........................ 235, 236
Brake system
Display message ............................ 220
Bulbs .................................................. 254
Brake lamp .................................... 260
Dipped-beam headlamps ...............258
Display message ............................ 225
Licence plate lamp ......................... 260
Main-beam headlamps ................... 258
Overview ........................................ 256
Parking lamp .......................... 258, 260
Rear foglamp ................................. 260
Replacing .............................. .258, 259
Reversing lamp .............................. 260
Side lamp ....................................... 258
Tail lamp ........................................ 260
Turn signal lamp ....................258, 260
see Lamp Index
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tries, daytime operation of headlamps varies
due to legal and voluntary requirements. In
these countries, daytime driving lights are
automatically switched on when the engine is
started.
The exterior lighting (except the side lamp/
parking lamp) switches off automatically if
you:
R remove the key from the ignition lock
R open the driver's door when the ignition is
switched off (key in position 0in the igni-
tion lock)
! Switch off the side lamps and parking
lamp when you leave the vehicle. This pre-
vents the battery from discharging.
Notes on driving abroad Converting to symmetrical dipped beam
when driving abroad:
switch the headlamps
to symmetrical dipped beam in countries in which traffic drives on the opposite side of the
road to the country where the vehicle is reg-
istered. This prevents oncoming traffic from
being dazzled
Have the headlamps converted at a qualified
specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre, as close to the border as pos-
sible before driving in these countries. Sym-
metrical lights do not illuminate as large an
area of the edge of the carriageway.
Converting to asymmetrical dipped beam
after returning: have the headlamps conver-
ted back to asymmetrical dipped beam at a
qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre, as soon as
possible after crossing the border and return-
ing to the original country.
Vehicles with Intelligent Light System*: if
the headlamps are converted to symmetrical
dipped beam, not all light functions are avail-
able. "Motorway mode" and the "extended
range foglamps" are deactivated. Function
Light switch
1
W
Left-hand parking lamp 2
X
Right-hand parking lamp 3
$
Lights off/daytime driving
lights Function
4
Ã
Automatic headlamp mode/
daytime driving lights 5
T
Side lamps, licence plate and
instrument lighting 6
L
Dipped-beam headlamps/
main-beam headlamps 13 13
Dipped-beam headlamps must be switched on before switching on the main-beam headlamps. Lights
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R
never touch the battery first. To discharge
a possible electrostatic charge, step out of
the vehicle first and touch the bodywork.
R do not wipe the battery using a cloth. The
battery may explode as a result of electro-
static charge or due to flying sparks.
! Before loosening the terminal clamps of
the battery, switch off the engine and
remove the key or, on vehicles with KEY-
LESS GO*, make sure that the ignition is
not switched on. In the instrument cluster,
all of the indicator lamps must be out. Oth-
erwise, you may destroy electronic compo-
nents, such as the alternator.
i Mercedes-Benz recommends that you
have work involving the battery, e.g.
removal, charging and replacement, car-
ried out at a qualified specialist workshop,
e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
The battery is located under the front seat on
the right-hand side when viewed in the direc-
tion of travel. Disconnecting the battery
G
Risk of accident
If the battery is disconnected:
R the brake boosting effect will not be avail-
able. Greater braking force will then be
required and brake pedal travel will be lon-
ger. If necessary, depress the brake pedal
with maximum force.
R the transmission is locked in position P
! Always disconnect the battery in
the order described below. Never swap the
battery terminals. You may otherwise dam-
age the vehicle electronics. X
Firmly depress the parking brake and move
the transmission to position P.
X Position the right-hand front seat as far for-
wards as possible.
X Switch off all electrical consumers (e.g.
radio, blower, etc.). X
Get into the rear compartment.
X Remove battery cover :under the right-
hand front seat. X
Use a sharp knife on carpet ;to cut along
the dashed white line until you reach the
perforated part.
X Position the right-hand front seat at its rear-
most position. Battery
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X
Remove breather hose E.
X Loosen battery attachment bolts Fwhich
hold the battery in place.
i For this you need a 13 mm socket wrench
with an extension that is at least 30 cm
long.
X Release bracket G. X
Lift battery Hat the side until the lower
edge is free.
X Pull out battery Hin the direction of the
arrow. Charging and fitting the battery
G
Risk of injury
Only charge the battery in a well-ventilated
area. As the battery is being charged, gases
can escape and generate minor explosions.
This could 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 while still installed from a qualified
specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre.
G
Risk of injury
There is a risk of acid burns during the charg-
ing process due to the gases which escape
from the battery. Do not lean over the battery
during the charging process. G
Risk of injury
Battery acid is caustic. Avoid contact with the
skin, eyes or clothing.
! Never charge the battery when it is instal-
led unless the battery charger has been
tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
These battery chargers allow the battery to
be charged while it is still installed.
! Only use battery chargers with a maxi-
mum charging voltage of 14.8 V.
! Only charge the battery using the jump-
start connection point.
X Open the bonnet.
X Connect the battery charger by its positive
terminal and earth point in the same order
as when connecting the donor battery in
the jump-starting procedure
(Y page 276). Battery
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Jump-start connection point
:
Earth point (negative terminal)
; Positive terminal (under the cover) Reconnecting the battery
! Always disconnect the battery in
the order described below. Never swap the
battery terminals. You may otherwise dam-
age the vehicle electronics.
X Switch off all electrical consumers (e.g.
radio, blower, etc.).
X Connect the positive terminal clamp and
secure the cover.
X Connect the negative terminal clamp.
X Connect the breather hose.
i If the battery power supply has been inter-
rupted (e.g. if it has been reconnected), you
must carry out the following tasks:
R set the time (Y page 104).
On vehicles with COMAND and a naviga-
tion system*, the clock is set automati-
cally.
R reset the sliding/tilting sun-
roof* (Y page 151).
R reset the function for folding the exterior
mirrors in/out automatically* by folding
the mirrors out once (Y page 73)
R reset the side windows ( Ypage 86). Jump-starting
If your vehicle's battery is discharged, the
engine can be jump-started from another
vehicle or from an external battery using jump
leads.
Observe the following points:
R you may only jump-start when the engine
and catalytic converter are cold.
R do not start the engine if the battery is fro-
zen. Let the battery thaw first.
R jump-starting may only be performed from
batteries with a nominal voltage of 12 V.
R only use jump leads which have a sufficient
cross-section and insulated terminal
clamps.
i Jump leads and further information about
jump-starting can be obtained from any
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
! Avoid repeated and lengthy starting
attempts.
Do not use a rapid-charging device to start
the engine. G
Risk of injury
There is a risk of acid burns when jump-start-
ing a vehicle due to the gases which escape
from the battery. Do not lean over the battery
while the engine is being jump-started. G
Risk of explosion
Gases escaping from the battery during jump-
starting may cause minor explosions. Avoid
creating sparks. Keep naked flames away
from the battery, and do not smoke.
Comply with safety precautions and take pro-
tective measures when handling batteries.
You will find these under "Battery" in the
index.
X Make sure that the two vehicles do not
touch.
X Depress the parking brake firmly. 276
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