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19 Introduction
Symbols
Symbols
Trademarks:

Bluetooth
® is a registered trademark of
Bluetooth SIG Inc.


ESP
® is a registered trademark of
Daimler.


HomeLink
® is a registered trademark
of Prince, a Johnson Controls
Company.The following symbols are found in this
Operator’s Manual:
* Optional equipment is identified
with an asterisk.

This symbol points to instructions for
you to follow.

A number of these symbols appearing
in succession indicates a multiple-step
procedure. page This symbol tells you where to
look for further information on a
topic.
This continuation symbol marks
a warning which is continued on
the next page.
This continuation symbol marks
a procedure which is continued
on the next page.
-> This symbol is used to indicate
cross-references to term
definitions.
Display
Words appearing in the multi-
function display and audio dis-
play are printed in the type
shown here.
Warning!
G
Warning notices draw your attention to haz-
ards that may endanger your health or life,
or the health or life of others.!
Highlights hazards that may result in dam-
age to your vehicle.
i
Helpful hints or further information you may
find useful.

166 Controls in detailAudio systemEmergency calls “911”
The following describes how to dial a “911”
emergency call using the audio system
head unit when a Mercedes-Benz specified
mobile phone is connected with the Blue-
tooth
® interface. Unless otherwise speci-
fied, the descriptions refer to the audio
system head unit.
Consult the separate telephone operating
instructions that came with your mobile
phone for information on how to place a
“911” emergency call on the mobile
phone. The following conditions must be met for a
“911” emergency call:


Telephone must be switched on.


The corresponding mobile communica-
tions network must be available.
If you cannot make an emergency call, you
will have to initiate rescue measures
yourself. Placing a “911” emergency call using
audio head unit with the phone locked

Press hbutton to switch to
telephone operation.
You see
CODE?
in the audio display.

Press button4 on the audio head
unit until you see
911
in the audio
display.
You see
911
in the audio display while
the telephone establishes the connec-
tion.

Wait until the emergency call center
answers, then describe the emergency.
Warning!
G
The “911” emergency call system is a public
service. Using it without due cause is a
criminal offense.
i
Emergency calls may not be possible with all
telephone networks or if certain network servic-
es and/or telephone functions are active. Check
with your local service providers.

190 Controls in detailAutomatic climate controlDecreasing
Turn temperature control6
and/orb (
page 186) slightly
counterclockwise.
The automatic climate control system
will correspondingly adjust the interior
air temperature.
Adjusting the temperature for the
center and side air vents
When outside temperatures are low, you
can manually raise the air temperature for
the center and side air vents. The
controls3 are located between the
center air vents (page 185).
Turning on warm air

Press the left button (red).
The indicator lamp on the button
comes on. Warm air will enter from the
center and side air vents.Turning off warm air

Press the left button (red).
The indicator lamp on the button goes
out. The air from the outlets will return
to the temperature set in the system.
Turning on cooler air

Press the right button (blue).
The indicator lamp on the button
comes on. Cooler air will enter from the
center and side air vents.
Turning off cooler air

Press the right button (blue).
The indicator lamp on the button goes
out. The air from the outlets will return
to the temperature set in the system.
Adjusting air distribution
Use air distribution controls1 and5
(page 186) to separately adjust the air
distribution on each side of the passenger
compartment. The following symbols are
found on the controls:

Press control button 1 or 5
(page 186) until the control button
sticks up slightly and the U symbol
on the control button is out.
Automatic air distribution for the re-
spective side of the passenger
compartment is switched off.
Symbol
Function
h
Directs air through the cen-
ter and side air vents
j
Directs air to the windows
V
Directs air into the entire
vehicle interior
k
Directs air to the footwells

210 Controls in detailUseful featuresStorage compartment between
the backrests
1Release button
2Cover
Press release button1.
Cover2 opens automatically.
The Bluetooth
® interface (
page 213)
is installed in the cover of the storage
compartment.
Parcel net in trunk
There is a net available in the trunk to
secure loads:
Pull the trunk floor net from the trunk
back wall towards the front over the
luggage.

Hang the hooks of the net on the eyes
on the trunk floor.
Ashtray and cigarette lighter
The ashtray and the cigarette lighter are lo-
cated in the storage compartment under
the armrest.
1Cigarette lighter
2Ashtray insert

212 Controls in detailUseful featuresPower outlet
The power outlet is located on the left side
in the trunk.
1Power outlet
Switch on the ignition (
page 40).

Flip up cover and insert electrical plug
(cigar lighter type).
Telephone
Your vehicle is equipped with Bluetooth
®.
The Bluetooth
® interface is located in the
storage compartment between the back-
rests (
page 210).Radio transmitters, such as a portable tele-
phone or a citizens band unit, should only
be used inside the vehicle if they are con-
nected to an antenna that is installed on
the outside of the vehicle.
The external antenna must be approved by
Mercedes-Benz. Please contact an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center for informa-
tion on the installation of an approved
external antenna. Refer to the radio trans-
mitter operation instructions regarding use
of an external antenna.
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The power outlet can be used to accommo-
date 12V DC electrical accessories (e.g. air
pump, auxiliary lamps) up to a maximum
of 180 W or as a battery charging point
(
page 371).
Warning!
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Never operate radio transmitters equipped
with a built-in or attached antenna (i.e. with-
out being connected to an external antenna)
from inside the vehicle while the engine is
running. Doing so could lead to a malfunc-
tion of the vehicle’s electronic system, pos-
sibly resulting in an accident and personal
injury.

213 Controls in detail
Useful features
You can take and place telephone calls
using the s and t buttons on the
steering wheel. To carry out other tele-
phone functions, use the control system
(page 141).
See separate instruction manual for
instructions on how to operate the
telephone.Initializing pairing of Bluetooth
® inter-
face with mobile phone

Switch on the ignition (
page 40).

Open the storage compartment be-
tween the backrests (
page 210).
Warning!
G
Please do not forget that your primary re-
sponsibility is to drive the vehicle. A driver’s
attention to the road must always be
his/her primary focus when driving. For
your safety and the safety of others, we rec-
ommend that you pull over to a safe location
and stop before placing or taking a
telephone call.
If you choose to use the telephone
1 while
driving, please use the hands-free device
and only use the telephone when road,
weather and traffic conditions permit. Some
jurisdictions prohibit the driver from using a
mobile telephone while driving a vehicle.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is
covering a distance of 44 feet
(approximately 14 m) every second.
1Observe all legal requirements.
i
For additional information on operating the
telephone using the audio system head unit, see
“Telephone operation” (
page 162).
For additional information on operating the tele-
phone using the multifunction steering wheel,
see “TEL menu” (
page 141).


214 Controls in detailUseful features1Bluetooth
® interface
2Button with indicator lamp
3Pocket

Take Bluetooth
® interface1 from
pocket3.

To initialize pairing, press and hold
button2 on the Bluetooth
®
interface1 until the indicator lamp in
the button begins to flash rapidly in
blue.

Let your mobile phone with Bluetooth
®
capability conduct a search for Blue-
tooth
® devices, until you find the Blue-
tooth® interface with the symbol
“MB BTUM”.
For information on how to search for
Bluetooth devices, refer to your mobile
phone operating instructions.

Select the symbol “MB BTUM”.

Enter “0000” (four zeros), when
prompted to enter the passkey.
The indicator lamp in the button2 will
stop flashing and remain illuminated in
blue.The pairing of the Bluetooth
® interface1
with your mobile phone was successful.
Pairing is only required once for each
handset.
You will be able to make and receive
hands-free phone calls using the speakers
and microphones installed in your vehicle.
You can also switch from hands-free mode
to privacy phone mode.
Please contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center for the most recent
list of Bluetooth
® capable mobile phones
that have been approved for use in your ve-
hicle.
For detailed instructions on how to pair the
Bluetooth
® interface1 with the mobile
phone, please refer to the mobile phone
operating instructions.


411 Index
Bluetooth
® interface 213
Storage location 210
Body surface 297
Brake
Electro-hydraulic brake system 87
Brake Assist System see BAS
Brake disks
Wear 239
Brake fluid 393, 396
Checking 249
Messages in the multifunction
display 335
Brake lamps 362
High-mounted brake lamp 362
Messages in the multifunction
display 346
Brake pads
Messages in the multifunction
display 339
Wear 239
Brakes 236
Excessive loads 239
Warning lamp 29, 307Break-in period 234
Bulbs
Messages in the multifunction
display 346
Replacing 361
C
CAC 403
California retail buyers and lessees, impor-
tant notice for 15
Call priority, Tele Aid 220
CAN system 403
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants 393
Cargo area see Trunk
Cassette player 154
Catalytic converter 245
CD changer 158
Location 159
CD player 127
Center console
Lower part 32
Upper part 31
Central lockingAutomatic 104, 139
Central locking switch 31
Locking/unlocking from inside 105
Central locking switch 105
Child restraints 60
Children in the vehicle 76
Air bags 63
Indicator lamp, passenger front air
bag 70
Infant and child restraint systems 60,
70, 79
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) 67
Passenger front air bag off indicator
lamp 70, 317
Cigarette lighter 210
Cleaning
Soft top 300
Clock 29, 133
Setting time 134
Closed circuit racing
Brakes 239
Cockpit 26, 403
Cold tire inflation pressure 286