Cigarette lighter
G
Observe Safety notes, see page 51. G
Warning!
Never touch the heating element or sides of
the lighter; they are extremely hot. Hold the
knob only.
Make sure any children traveling with you do
not injure themselves or start a fire with the
hot cigarette lighter.
If the engine is off and the cigarette lighter is
being used extensively, the vehicle battery
may become discharged.
X Open the cover ( Y page 352). X
Switch on the ignition.
X Push in cigarette lighter :.
Cigarette lighter : will pop out
automatically when hot.
X Take out cigarette lighter :.
X Reinsert cigarette lighter : in its socket
after use. Power outlets
The power outlets can be used to
accommodate 12V DC electrical accessories
(e.g. auxiliary lamps, mobile phone chargers)
up to a maximum of 15 A (180 W).
If the engine is off and the power outlets are
being used extensively, the vehicle battery
may become discharged. X
Switch on the ignition.
Power outlet in glove box X
Open glove box ( Y page 348). Power outlet in trunk
Tele Aid
! In order to activate the Tele Aid system, a
subscriber agreement must be completed.
To ensure your system is activated and
operational, please press Information
button E to perform the acquaintance
call. Failure to complete either of these
steps may result in a system that is not
activated.
If you have any questions regarding
activation, please call the Customer
Assistance Center at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372)
(USA only) or 1-888-923-8367 (Canada
only). Useful features
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X SolutionsService
Required Do Not
Shift
Gears The automatic transmission cannot be shifted out of the
current transmission position because of a malfunction.
If the automatic transmission is in drive position D:
X
Without shifting the automatic transmission out of drive
position D, drive to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
If the automatic transmission is set to position neutral
position N, reverse gear R or park position P:
X Do not drive.
X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call
Roadside Assistance. Only
Shift to
Position
'P' When
Vehicle
Is
Stationary You have attempted to shift the automatic transmission into
park position P although the vehicle was still in motion.
X
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
X Shift the automatic transmission to park position P.
X Engage the electronic parking brake. Shift to
P or N to Start
Engine You have attempted to start the engine while the automatic
transmission was in reverse gear
R or drive position D.
X Shift the automatic transmission into park position P or
neutral position N
. Make sure the brake pedal is depressed. Auxiliary
Battery
(message
appears in
white) Malfunctio
n The backup battery for the automatic transmission is no
longer charging.
X
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Auxiliary
Battery
(message
appears in
red) Malfunctio
n The backup battery for the automatic transmission is
discharged. In case of failure of the on-board electrical
system, you may not be able change transmission positions.
X
Stop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon as it is safe
to do so.
X Engage the electronic parking brake.
X Do not drive any further.
X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call
Roadside Assistance. Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display
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