X
Press button W or X to activate ( On)
or deactivate (Off) the easy-entry/exit
feature.
Activating/deactivating seat belt
adjustment feature
Use this feature to set the seat belts to be
adjusted automatically with the driver’s or
front passenger seat belt fastened and the
starter switch in position 2.
For more information on the seat belt
adjustment feature, see ( Y page 51).
X Press button V or U repeatedly until
the Settings menu appears in the
multifunction display.
X Press button &.
X Move the selection marker with button
W or X to the Comfort submenu.
X Press button & or * repeatedly until
the message Belt Adjustment appears in
the multifunction display.
The selection marker is on the current
setting. X
Press button W or X to active ( On) or
deactivate (Off) the seat belt adjustment
feature. Switching fold-in function for exterior
rear view mirrors on or off
Use this function to set the exterior rear view
mirrors to be folded in automatically when
you lock your vehicle.
With this function set to
On and the exterior
rear view mirrors folded in using the button
on the door control panel ( Y page 95), the
exterior rear view mirrors will not fold out
when you switch on the ignition. You will then
have to fold out the exterior rear view mirrors
using the button on the door control panel
(Y page 95).
Make sure both exterior rear view mirrors are
folded out completely before driving off.
X Press button V or U repeatedly until
the Settings menu appears in the
multifunction display.
X Press button &.
X Move the selection marker with button
W or X to the Comfort submenu.
X Press button & or * repeatedly until
the message Fold In Mirrors When
Locking appears in the multifunction
display.
The selection marker is on the current
setting. X
Press button W or X to switch the
function On or Off. Distance warning function
In vehicles equipped with Distronic, you can
determine whether the distance warning
function is to be enabled or disabled. With this
function set to On, the system will alert you
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Indicator lamps ; and = are off.
R SPORT (for sporty driving)
Indicator lamp ; comes on.
R COMF (for comfort driving)
Indicator lamp = comes on.
X Start the engine.
X Press ADS switch : repeatedly until the
desired suspension tuning is reached.
The setting remains stored when you turn off
the engine. Vehicle level control
Your vehicle automatically adjusts its ride
height.
The all-around vehicle level control provides
best possible suspension and constant
ground clearance. The vehicle lowers at high
speed automatically in order to increase
driving safety and to reduce fuel
consumption.
Changes to the vehicle level should be made
while the vehicle is moving. The vehicle will
then reach the set level as fast as possible.
When you park the vehicle and the ambient
temperature changes, the vehicle level may
change visibly. When the temperature drops,
the vehicle lowers. When the temperature
rises, the vehicle raises.
The vehicle begins adjusting to the set vehicle
level as soon as the doors or tailgate are
unlocked or opened or closed with the vehicle
unlocked.
For major changes in vehicle level, the engine
must be running. G
Warning!
Make sure no one is near the wheel housing
or under the vehicle when you lower the
vehicle while it is standing still. Limbs could
become wedged into or under the vehicle.
For safety reasons, the vehicle can only be
lowered with all doors and the tailgate closed.
Lowering is interrupted if a door or the tailgate is opened and will continue after the door is
closed again.
! Keep in mind that on rough or uneven
roads, adjusting the vehicle to a lower level
may cause the vehicle underbody to come
in contact with the road and result in
damage to the vehicle underbody. Always
make sure the vehicle has sufficient ground
clearance before adjusting it to a lower
level.
! Before jacking up the vehicle with
equipment that lifts one or more of the
wheels completely off of the ground,
remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch.
i The activation threshold is defined by the
ADS setting (Y page 153). Basic settings
The following vehicle chassis ride heights can
be selected using vehicle level control
switch : in the center console:
Level Driving situation
Raised level For driving on rough roads.
Indicator lamp ; is on.
Highway
level For driving on paved roads
in fair or better condition.
Indicator lamp ; is off.154
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shown in air volume display
G
(Y page 164).
or
X Press air distribution button ¯, P, or
O.
The indicator lamp in button à goes out.
The automatic operation of air distribution
switches off. Setting the temperature
You can adjust the air temperature on each
side of the passenger compartment. You
should
raise or lower the temperature setting
in small increments, preferably starting at
72‡ (22†).
X Increasing/decreasing: Turn
temperature control : and/or C
(Y page 164) slightly clockwise or
counterclockwise. Adjusting air distribution
The
air distribution can be adjusted manually.
The symbols on the buttons represent the
following functions: Symbol Function
¯
Directs air to the windshield and
side air vents
P
Directs air through the center
and side air vents
O
Directs air to the footwells and
side air vents
X
Press the desired air distribution button
¯, P, or O.
The
indicator lamp in button à goes out.
The automatic mode is switched off. Air
distribution is controlled according to the
desired button. Adjusting air volume
X Decreasing/increasing: Press button
I or K.
The automatic mode is switched off. The
selected blower speed is shown in air
volume display G (Y page 164).
When using the Voice Control System, the
blower speed reduces automatically. When
the Voice Control System is not used
anymore, the blower speed increases to the
previously selected level. Front defroster
You can use this setting to defrost the
windshield, for example if it is iced up.
You can also defog the windshield and the
side windows.
i Keep this setting selected only until the
windshield or the side windows are clear
again.
Activating X
Press button ¦.
The
indicator lamp in the button comes on.
The climate control switches to the
following functions automatically:
R most efficient blower speed and heating
power, depending on outside
temperature
R air flows onto the windshield and the
front door windows (side air vents must
be open)
R the air conditioning compressor
switches on at outside temperatures
above approximately 41‡ (5†) for air-
drying
Adjustments
You can adjust the air volume and the
temperature when the front defroster is
switched on. The air flow will remain on the
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X
Switch on the ignition.
X Switching on: Press button ª on the
respective climate control panel.
The
indicator lamp in the button comes on.
X Switching off: Press button ª again.
The rear window defroster switches off when
the battery voltage is too low. The indicator
lamp in button ª flashes. Too many
electrical consumers may be operating
simultaneously.
X Switch off consumers that are currently not
needed if required. Power tilt/sliding sunroof
Opening and closing
G
Observe Safety notes, see page 55. G
Warning!
When opening or closing the tilt/sliding
sunroof, make sure there is no danger of
anyone
being harmed by the opening/closing
procedure.
The tilt/sliding sunroof is equipped with the
express operation and automatic reversal
function. If the movement of the tilt/sliding
sunroof is blocked during the closing
procedure, the tilt/sliding sunroof will stop
and open slightly.
The tilt/sliding sunroof operates differently
when the sunroof switch is pressed and held.
See the “Closing when the tilt/sliding sunroof
is blocked” section for details.
The opening/closing procedure of the tilt/
sliding sunroof can be immediately halted by
releasing the sunroof switch or, if the sunroof
switch was moved past the resistance point
and released, by moving the sunroof switch in
any direction. G
Warning!
The tilt/sliding sunroof is made out of glass.
In the event of an accident, the glass may shatter. This may result in an opening in the
roof.
In a vehicle rollover, occupants not wearing
their seat belts or not wearing them properly
may be thrown out of the opening. Such an
opening
also presents a potential for injury for
occupants wearing their seat belts properly as
entire body parts or portions of them may
protrude from the passenger compartment.
! To avoid damaging the seals, do not
transport any objects with sharp edges
which can stick out of the tilt/sliding
sunroof.
Do not open the tilt/sliding sunroof if there
is snow or ice on the roof, as this could
result in malfunctions.
If you cannot open or close the tilt/sliding
sunroof due to a malfunction contact
Roadside Assistance or an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
! Please keep in mind that weather
conditions can sometimes change rapidly.
Make sure to close the tilt/sliding sunroof
when leaving the vehicle. If water enters
the vehicle interior, vehicle electronics
could be damaged which is not covered by
the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
i You can also open or close the tilt/sliding
sunroof using the SmartKey or the
KEYLESS-GO function, see “Summer
opening feature” ( Y page 108) and
“Convenience closing feature”
(Y page 108).
i After switching off the ignition or
removing the SmartKey from the starter
switch, you can operate the tilt/sliding
sunroof until you open the driver’s or front
passenger door. If no door was opened you
can operate the tilt/sliding sunroof for up
to 5 minutes. Power tilt/sliding sunroof
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Closing when the tilt/sliding sunroof is
blocked
G
Warning!
Make sure that nobody can become trapped
and be seriously or even fatally injured when
closing the tilt/sliding sunroof with greater
force or without automatic reversal function.
If the movement of the tilt/sliding sunroof is
blocked
during the closing procedure (e.g. by
ice or pollution), the tilt/sliding sunroof will
stop and open slightly.
X Immediately after the tilt/sliding sunroof
has stopped and opened because it was
blocked, pull and hold the sunroof switch
in
direction of arrow = until the tilt/sliding
sunroof is fully closed.
The tilt/sliding sunroof closes with greater
force.
If the tilt/sliding sunroof is blocked again and
opens slightly:
X Immediately after the tilt/sliding sunroof
was
blocked and has opened, pull and hold
the sunroof switch in direction of arrow
= until the tilt/sliding sunroof is fully
closed.
The tilt/sliding sunroof closes without
automatic reversal function. G
Warning!
Pulling and holding the sunroof switch to
close the tilt/sliding sunroof immediately
after
it had been blocked two times will cause
the tilt/sliding sunroof to close without any
reversal function for as long as you hold the
sunroof switch. Synchronizing
The
tilt/sliding sunroof must be synchronized
R after the battery has been disconnected or
discharged
R after a malfunction
R if the tilt/sliding sunroof does not open
smoothly
! If the tilt/sliding sunroof cannot be closed
or synchronized, contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center or call Roadside
Assistance.
X Vehicles with SmartKey: Switch off the
ignition
and remove the SmartKey from the
starter switch.
X Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: Switch off the
ignition and open the driver’s door. This
puts the starter switch in position 0, same
as with the SmartKey removed from the
starter switch. The driver’s door then can
be closed again.
X Remove the fuse for the tilt/sliding sunroof
from the fuse box (Y page 340).
X Reinsert the fuse in the fuse box.
X Switch on the ignition.
X Press and hold the sunroof switch in
direction
of arrow : (Y page 182) until the
tilt/sliding sunroof is fully raised at the
rear.
X Keep holding the sunroof switch in
direction of arrow : for approximately
1 second.
X Check the express operation feature
(Y page 182).
If
the tilt/sliding sunroof opens and closes
completely, the roof is synchronized.
Otherwise repeat the above steps. Power tilt/sliding sunroof
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If the tilt/sliding panel is blocked again and
opens slightly:
X
Immediately after the tilt/sliding panel was
blocked and has opened, pull and hold the
roof panel switch in direction of arrow =
until the tilt/sliding panel is fully closed.
The tilt sliding panel closes without
automatic reversal function. G
Warning!
Pulling and holding the roof panel switch to
close the tilt/sliding panel immediately after
it had been blocked two times will cause the
tilt/sliding
panel to close without any reversal
function for as long as you hold the roof panel
switch. Synchronizing
The tilt/sliding panel and roller sunblinds
must be synchronized
R after
the battery has been disconnected or
discharged
R after a malfunction
R if the tilt/sliding panel does not open
smoothly
! Do not attempt to open the tilt/sliding
panel before the tilt/sliding panel is
properly synchronized. The tilt/sliding
panel could otherwise lock-up in the open
position.
If the tilt/sliding panel cannot be closed or
synchronized, contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center or call Roadside
Assistance.
X Vehicles with SmartKey: Remove the
SmartKey from the starter switch.
X Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: Switch off the
ignition and open the driver’s door. This
puts the starter switch in position 0, same
as with the SmartKey removed from the starter switch. The driver’s door then can
be closed again.
X Remove the respective fuse from the fuse
box (Y page 340).
X Reinsert the fuse in the fuse box.
X Switch on the ignition.
X Push and hold the roof panel switch in
direction
of arrow = (Y page 185) until the
roller sunblinds are fully extended.
X Keep holding the roof panel switch in
direction of arrow = (Y page 185) for
approximately 1 second.
X Pull and hold the roof panel switch in
direction
of arrow ; (Y page 185) until the
roller sunblinds are fully retracted.
X Keep holding the roof panel switch in
direction of arrow ; (Y page 185) for
approximately 1 second.
X Push and hold the roof panel switch in
direction
of arrow = (Y page 185) until the
tilt/sliding panel is fully closed.
X Keep holding the roof panel switch in
direction of arrow = (Y page 185) for
approximately 1 second.
X Check the express operation feature of the
tilt/sliding panel ( Y page 184).
If the tilt/sliding panel opens completely,
the
roof is synchronized. Otherwise repeat
the above steps. Loading and storing
Loading instructions
G
Warning!
Always fasten items being carried as securely
as possible. Use cargo tie-down rings and
fastening
materials appropriate for the weight
and size of the load.
In an accident, during hard braking or sudden
maneuvers, loose items will be thrown around
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The 115V AC socket
: provides an
alternating current of 115 volts, which
enables you to connect small electrical
devices with a combined received power of
150 W at most. You can connect small
devices such as game consoles, mobile
phone chargers, laptops, etc.
Prerequisites for operation:
R The 12V power outlets in the second-row
footwell and cargo compartment
(Y page 206) are operational.
R The plug of the small device must be
inserted fully into 115V AC socket :.
R The on-board voltage of the vehicle is within
the permissible voltage range.
R The specified wattage of the small device
is identical or lower than the maximum
permissible wattage (150 W) of the 115V
AC socket :.
X Operation: Open cover =.
X Insert the plug of the small device into
115V AC socket :.
LED ; comes on.
If LED ; does not come on, refer to the
section on possible nonoperation causes.
X Switching off: Pull the plug out of 115V AC
socket :.
Do not pull on the cable.
X Close cover =.
Possible nonoperation causes:
R The on-board voltage of the vehicle is not
within the permissible voltage range. X
Start the engine.
R The temperature of the DC/AC inverter is
temporarily too high.
XPull the plug of the small device out of
115V AC socket : and plug it in again
after waiting a few minutes.
R Some small devices have a continuous
power rating of less than 150 W but a very
high switch-on current. Such devices will
not operate. When connecting such a
device, 115V AC socket : will not provide
power.
If LED ; still does not come on, contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 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 Response Center
at 1-800-756-9018 (in the USA) or
1-888-923-8367 (in Canada).
Shortly after the completion of your Tele Aid
acquaintance call, you will receive a user ID
and password in the mail. You may use this
password to access the Tele Aid section in
“Owner’s Online” at www.mbusa.com (USA
only). The “My Tele Aid” section will give you
access to account information, remote door
unlock and more.
The Tele Aid system is available if
R it has been activated and is operational.
Activation requires a subscription for Useful features
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Route guidance
You will be prompted to confirm that route
guidance to the entered address is to be
started.
X
Select Yes using button = or ; on
the COMAND system.
X Press button 9 on the COMAND system
to confirm.
The system calculates the route and
subsequently starts the route guidance to the
defined address.
i If you select No, you can save the address
to your address book.
i The Destination Download feature is
available if the relevant mobile phone
network is available and data connection is
possible.
Search & Send “Search & Send” is a navigation destination
address entry service. For more information
on “Search & Send”, refer to separate
COMAND system operating instructions.
Remote door unlock
In case you have locked your vehicle
unintentionally
(e.g. SmartKey inside vehicle),
and the reserve SmartKey is not available:
X Contact the Response Center at
1-800-756-9018
(in the USA) or
1-888-923-8367 (in Canada).
You will be asked to provide your password.
X Then return to your vehicle at the time
arranged with the Response Center and
pull the tailgate recessed handle
(Y page 75) for a minimum of 20 seconds
until the indicator lamp in the SOS button
is flashing.
The
message Connecting Call appears in
the multifunction display.
As an alternative, you may unlock the vehicle
via Internet in the “My Tele Aid” section of “Owner’s Online”, using your ID and password
(USA only).
The Response Center will then unlock your
vehicle with the remote door unlocking
feature.
i
The remote door unlock feature is
available if the relevant cellular phone
network is available.
The
SOS button will flash and the message
Call Connected will appear in the
multifunction display to indicate receipt of
the door unlock command.
Once the vehicle is unlocked, a Response
Center specialist will attempt to establish
voice contact with the vehicle occupants.
If the tailgate recessed handle was pulled
for more than 20 seconds before door
unlock authorization was received by the
Response Center, you must wait
15 minutes before pulling the tailgate
recessed handle again.
Stolen Vehicle Recovery Services In the event your vehicle was stolen:
X
Report the incident to the police.
The police will issue a numbered incident
report.
X Pass this number on to the Response
Center along with your password.
The Response Center will then attempt to
covertly contact the vehicle’s Tele Aid
system. Once the vehicle is located, the
Response
Center will contact the local law
enforcement and you. The vehicle’s
location will only be provided to law
enforcement.
i If the anti-theft alarm stays on for more
than 30 seconds, the Tele Aid system
initiates a call to the Response Center
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