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The manually selected air recirculation
mode is deactivated automatically:
R after 5 minutes if the outside
temperature is below approximately
41‡ (5†)
R after
5 minutes if the air conditioning and
air-drying are turned off
R after 30 minutes if the outside
temperature is above approximately
41‡ (5†)
At outside temperatures above 79‡ (26†)
the system will not automatically switch back
to outside air. A quantity of outside air is
added after approximately 30 minutes. Residual heat and ventilation
With
the engine switched off, it is possible to
continue to heat or ventilate the interior for
up to 30 minutes. This feature makes use of
the residual heat produced by the engine.
i How long the system will provide heating
depends on the coolant temperature and
the battery voltage.
Regardless of the temperature and air
volume set on the climate control panel, an
interior temperature is aimed at by 72‡
(22†) and the blower runs on low speed to
protect the vehicle battery.
X Activating: Switch off the ignition.
X Press button Á.
The
indicator lamp in the button comes on.
X Deactivating: Press button Á again.
The indicator lamp in the button goes out.
The residual heat is deactivated
automatically:
R when the ignition is switched on
R after approximately 30 minutes
R if the battery voltage drops
R if the coolant temperature is too low Using driver-side settings for all
temperature zones
This feature is only available in Canada
vehicles.
You can use the settings of the driver’s side,
such as temperature, air volume and air
distribution,

for all temperature zones. These
settings only need to be made once and the
climate control system will automatically
regulate the settings for all temperature
zones quickly and comfortably.
X Activating:
Adjust the air temperature, air
volume and air distribution.
X Press button ¸.
The
indicator lamp in the button comes on.
The driver-side settings are used for all
temperature zones.
X Deactivating: Press button ¸ again.
The indicator lamp in the button goes out.
i If you manually set the temperature, air
volume

or air distribution for the passenger
side or the rear passenger compartment
when the MONO setting is active, the
MONO setting will be switched off. Rear window defroster
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Warning!
Any accumulation of snow and ice should be
removed
from the rear window before driving.
Visibility could otherwise be impaired,
endangering you and others.
The rear window defroster uses a large
amount of power. To keep the battery drain
to a minimum, switch off the defroster as
soon as the rear window is clear. The
defroster is switched off automatically after
some time of operation depending on the
outside temperature. 180
Rear window defroster
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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
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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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Sunroof switch
:
Raising
; Opening
= Closing
With the sunroof closed or raised, you can
slide the sunroof screen forward and back. Sunroof screen
X
Switch on the ignition.
Opening X
Opening manually: Press and hold the
sunroof switch to the resistance point in
direction of arrow ;.
X Release the sunroof switch when the
desired position is reached.
X Express operation: To open the tilt/
sliding sunroof completely, press the
sunroof switch past the resistance point in
direction of arrow ; and release.
X Stopping during express operation:
Move the sunroof switch in any direction. i
Express opening is not available when the
tilt/sliding sunroof is raised. The tilt/
sliding sunroof must be closed first.
i When the tilt/sliding sunroof is open,
resonance noises may result in addition to
the usual wind noises. They are caused by
minimal pressure changes in the passenger
compartment. To reduce or eliminate these
noises, change the position of the tilt/
sliding sunroof or open a window slightly.
Raising X
Raising manually: Press and hold the
sunroof switch to the resistance point in
direction of arrow :.
X Release the sunroof switch when the
desired position is reached.
X Express operation: To raise the tilt/
sliding sunroof completely, press the
sunroof switch past the resistance point in
direction of arrow : and release.
X Stopping during express operation:
Move the sunroof switch in any direction.
i Express raising is not available when the
tilt/sliding sunroof is open. The tilt/sliding
sunroof must be closed first.
Closing X
Closing manually: Pull and hold the
sunroof switch to the resistance point in
direction of arrow =.
X Release the sunroof switch when the
desired position is reached.
X Express operation: To close the tilt/
sliding sunroof completely, pull the sunroof
switch past the resistance point in
direction of arrow = and release.
X Stopping during express operation:
Move the sunroof switch in any direction. 182
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!
Please keep in mind that weather
conditions can sometimes change rapidly.
Make sure to close the tilt/sliding panel
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. Roof panel switch
:
Raising
; Opening
= Closing
The tilt/sliding panel only operates with the
roller sunblinds retracted.
i You can also open or close the tilt/sliding
panel using the SmartKey, see “Summer
opening feature” ( Y page 108) or see
“Convenience closing feature”
(Y page 108).
X Switch on the ignition.
Opening X
Opening manually: Press and hold the
roof panel switch to the resistance point in
direction of arrow ;.
X Release the roof panel switch when the
desired position is reached.
X Express operation: To open the tilt/
sliding panel completely, press the roof
panel switch past the resistance point in
direction of arrow ; and release.
X Stopping during express operation:
Move the roof panel switch in any direction. i
Express opening is not available when the
tilt/sliding panel is raised. The tilt/sliding
panel must be closed first.
i When the tilt/sliding panel is open,
resonance noises may result in addition to
the usual wind noises. They are caused by
minimal pressure changes in the passenger
compartment. To reduce or eliminate these
noises, change the position of the tilt/
sliding panel or open a window slightly.
Raising X
Raising manually: Press and hold the roof
panel switch in direction of arrow :.
X Release the roof panel switch when the
desired position is reached.
Closing X
Closing manually: Pull and hold the roof
panel switch in direction of arrow =.
X Release the roof panel switch when the
desired position is reached.
Closing when the tilt/sliding panel is
blocked G
Warning!
Make sure that nobody can become trapped
and be seriously or even fatally injured when
closing the tilt/sliding panel without
automatic reversal function.
If the movement of the tilt/sliding panel is
blocked during the closing procedure (e.g. by
ice or pollution), the tilt/sliding panel will stop
and open slightly.
X Immediately after the tilt/sliding panel has
stopped and opened because it was
blocked, pull and hold the roof panel switch
in direction of arrow = until the tilt/sliding
panel is fully closed. Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel
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When the seat is unlocked, push seat
backrest back until the seat engages
audibly. Outboard second-row seat locked
When the seat is locked, lock status
indicator : is in hinged position and red
marking ; is barely visible.
Second-row middle seat
Folded position
X
Pull seat release strap : of seat ; in
direction of arrow.
The seat is released and flips up and
backwards.
X Push down on seat ; until it engages in
armrest position.
X Pull seat backrest release strap :
(Y page 90) of seat backrest in direction of
arrow.
X Fold seat backrest to the rear until it
engages audibly. Cargo compartment cover blind
The cargo compartment cover blind can be
installed behind the third-row seats or the
second-row seats.
! With the cargo compartment cover blind
installed, do not pile luggage higher than
the lower edges of the rear side windows.
The cargo compartment cover blind must be
extended for installation behind the second-
row seats ( Y page 195).
The cargo compartment cover blind has two
blind extensions which are connected to the
cargo compartment cover blind by cords. Blind installed behind third-row seats
X
Rolling out: Pull cargo compartment cover
blind on handle : across the cargo
compartment.
X Guide cargo compartment cover blind into
mounts ; and release.
X Rolling up: Disengage cargo compartment
cover blind and guide retraction by its
handle :. 194
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Push cup holder = in until it engages.
X Close cover :.
Cup holder in rear center console A cup holder is located in the rear center
console between the second-row seats.
Cup holders in third-row side trims
Cup holders are located in the side trims of
the third-row seats.
Sun visors
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Warning!
Do not use the vanity mirror while driving.
Keep the vanity mirrors in the sun visors
closed while vehicle is in motion. Reflected
glare can endanger you and others. :
Sun visor
; Additional sun visor
= Vanity mirror lamp
? Vanity mirror cover
A Holder, e.g. for gas cards
B Vanity mirror
C Mounting
Glare through the windshield X
Flip sun visor : down when you
experience glare.
Glare through a door window X
Close vanity mirror cover ? if opened.
X Disengage sun visor : from mounting C.
X Pivot sun visor : to the side. X
Adjust sun visor : by pushing or pulling in
direction of arrows.
X Flip down additional sun visor ; when you
experience additional glare through the
windshield. Useful features
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Vanity mirror
The vanity mirror lamp only functions when
the sun visor is engaged in mounting C.
X
Flip sun visor : down.
X Lift up vanity mirror cover ?.
Vanity mirror lamp = comes on.Rear door window sunshade
This feature is only available in the USA. X
Extending: Pull on tab ; and engage it in
holder :.
X Retracting: Disengage tab ; from
holder : and guide retraction.
! Always guide the sunshade. Do not let it
snap back abruptly, as the retractor could
be damaged.
! Always either close the door window or
lower the sunshade when driving at high
speed, e.g. on highways. The sunshade
could disengage and snap back when the
sunshade is raised and the respective door
window is open. The retractor could be
damaged. Ashtrays
Center console ashtray i
A storage compartment is located under
the ashtray insert. !
The storage compartment is not heat-
proof. Therefore, do not stub cigarettes in
the storage compartment. X
Opening: Open cover : (Y page 198).
X Removing ashtray insert: Grab ashtray
insert ; at the rear and pull it out.
X Reinstalling ashtray insert: Insert
ashtray insert ; and push it down until it
engages.
X Closing: Push down cover :.
Rear seat ashtray (second row) i
Vehicles with rear center console
(Y page 200) are not equipped with an
ashtray in front of the second-row seats.
! Close the ashtray when not in use and
before folding the second-row seats.
Otherwise you could damage the ashtray. X
Opening: Open cover : (Y page 202). 204
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If your vehicle is not equipped with
AIRMATIC, the multifunction display will
show the compass only. Floormats
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Warning!
Whenever you are using floormats, make sure
there is enough clearance and that the
floormats are securely fastened.
Floormats should always be securely fastened
using the fastening equipment.
Before driving off, check that the floormats
are securely in place and adjust them if
necessary. A loose floormat could slip and
hinder proper functioning of the pedals.
Do not place several floormats on top of each
other as this may impair pedal movement.
X Move the driver’s seat or front passenger
seat as far to the rear as possible. X
Removing: Pull floormat off of retainer
pins :.
X Installing: Press floormat eyelets ; onto
retainer pins :. Infrared reflecting windshield
Infrared reflecting glass reduces the amount
of radiated heat entering the vehicle interior
through the windows.
The infrared reflecting glass also prevents the
transmission of signals through the glass by
in-vehicle electronic devices, e.g. electronic
toll collection devices. To allow the use of these devices in the
vehicle, infrared transparent areas
: are
placed in the windshield. Useful features
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