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Setting the temperature
Different temperatures can be set for the
driver's and front-passenger sides.
X Select key position 2with the Start/Stop
button.
X To increase/reduce: turn controls0001and
000B clockwise or anti-clockwise
(Y page 252). Only change the temperature
settingi n small increments. Start at 22 †. Adjusting the air vents
G
Risk of injury
Very hot or very cold ai rcan flow from the air
vents .This could cause burns or frostbite to
bare skin in the immediate vicinity of the
vents. Keep bare skin away from these air
outlets. If necessary, direct the airflow away
to a different area of the vehicle interior.
In order to ensure the direct flow of fresh air
through the air vents into the vehicle interior,
please observe the following notes:
R keep the air inlet on the right-hand side of
the bonnet free of blockages, such as ice,
snow or leaves.
R never cover the ventsora ir inlet and outlet
grilles in the vehicle interior
Setting the centre air vents 0003
To open the centre air vent
0004 To close the centre air vent 0015
Centre air vent, right
0014 Centre air vent, left
X To open the centre air vent: turn the
adjuster in centre air vent 0015or0014 in the
direction of the arrow to position 0003.
X To close the centre air vent: turn the
adjuster in centre air vent 0015or0014 in the
direction of the arrow to position 0004.
Setting the side air vents 0003
To open the side air vent
0004 To close the side air vent
0015 Side window demister vent
0014 Side air vent
X To open the side air vent: turn the
adjuster in side air vent 0014in the direction
of the arrow to position 0003.
X To close the side air vent: turn the
adjuster in side air vent 0014in the direction
of the arrow to position 0004. Setting the air distribution
0006 directs the airflow through the demis-
ter vents
0017 directs the airflow through the centre
and side air vents
0016 directs the airflow through the footwell
air vents
0008 directs the airflow through the centre
and side air vents, as well as the foot-
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directs the airflow to the entire vehicle
interior
0012 directs the airflow through the centre
and side air vents, as well as the demis-
ter vents
0011 directs the airflow through the footwell
and demister vents
X Select key position 2with the Start/Stop
button.
X Press the 0013button repeatedly until the
desired symbol appears in the display.
The indicator lamp in the 0001button goes
out. Automatic control is deactivated and
the air distribution is controlled according
to the selected setting. Setting the airflow
X Select key position 2with the Start/Stop
button.
X To increase/reduce: press the0015or
0014 button. Switching the MONO function on/off
You can use the mono function to adopt the
temperature and air distribution settings on
the driver's side for the front-passenger side.
X Press the 0005button.
The indicator lamp in the 0005button lights
up or goes out. Demisting the windscreen
i You should only select the demisting
function until the windscreen is clear again.
X Select key position 2with the Start/Stop
button.
X To activate: press the0009button.
The indicator lamp in the 0009button lights
up. The system automatically switches to the
following functions:
R cooling with air dehumidification on
R high airflow 16
R high temperature 16
R air distribution to the windscreen and
fron tside windows
R air-recirculation mode off
X To deactivate: press the0009button.
The indicator lamp in the 0009button goes
out. The previously selected settings come
into effect again. The cooling with air dehu-
midification function remains on. Air-recir-
culation mode remains deactivated.
or
X Press the 0001button.
The indicator lamp in the 0009button goes
out. Airflow and air distribution are set to
automatic mode.
or
X Turn controls 0001or000B clockwise or anti-
clockwise (Y page 252).
or
X Press the 0015or0014 button. Demisting the windows
Windows misted up on th einside X
Activate the cooling with air dehumidifica-
tion function.
X Activate automatic mode.
X If the windows continue to mist up, activate
the demisting function.
Windows misted up on the outside X
Activate the windscreen wipers.
X Press the 0013button repeatedly until the
0016 or0017 symbol appears in the dis-
play.
16 Depending on the outside temperature. Climate control
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You should only selec tthis setting until
the windscreen is clear again. Switching the rear window heating
on/off
G
Risk of accident
Clear all windows of ice or snow before setting
off. Otherwise, impaired visibility could
endanger you and others.
i The rear window heating has ahigh cur-
ren tdraw.Y ou should therefore switch it
off as soon as the window is clear, as it only
switches off automatically after several
minutes.
i If the battery voltage is too low, the rear
window heating may switch off.
X Select key position 2with the Start/Stop
button.
X Press the 000Bbutton.
The indicator lamp in the 000Bbutton lights
up or goes out. Activating/deactivating air-recircula-
tion mode
You can deactivate the flow of fresh air if
unpleasant odours are entering the vehicle
from outside. The air already inside the vehi-
cle will then be recirculated. G
Risk of accident
Only switch over to air-recirculation mode
briefly at low outside temperatures. Other-
wise, the windows could mist up, thus impair-
ing visibility and endangering yourself and
others. This may prevent you from observing
the traffic conditions, thereby causing an
accident. X
Select key position 2with the Start/Stop
button.
X To activate: press the0010button.
The indicator lamp in the 0010button lights
up.
i Air-recirculation mode is activated auto-
matically at high outside temperatures.
When air-recirculation mode is activated
automatically, the indicator lamp in the
0010 button is not lit.
Outside air is added after about 30
minutes.
X To deactivate: press the0010button.
The indicator lamp in the 0010button goes
out.
i Air-recirculation mode switches off auto-
matically:
R after approximately five minutes at out-
side temperatures below approximately
5 †
R after approximately five minutes if cool-
ing with air dehumidification is deactiva-
ted
R after approximately 30 minutes at out-
side temperatures above approximately
5 †
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Risk of injury
Make sure that nobody can become trapped
between the side window and the door frame
as the side windows are opened and closed.
Do not place objects or lean against the side
windows when they are being opened or
closed. You or the object scould be drawn in
or become trapped between the side window
and the door frame as the window moves. If
there is a risk of entrapment, press the
0010 button again. Press the button for stop-
ping, opening or closing the side windows in
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Convenience closing feature: press and
hold the 0010button until the side win-
dows are closed.
The indicator lamp in the 0010button lights
up. Air-recirculation mode is activated.
X Convenience opening: press and hold the
0010 button until the side windows have
returned to their original position.
The indicator lamp in the 0010button goes
out .Air-recirculation mode is deactivated.
i If you open the side windows manually
after closing with the convenience closing
feature, they will remain in this position
when opened using the convenience open-
ing feature. Loading and stowing
Stowage compartments
G
Risk of injury
The stowage compartments must be closed
when items are stored in them. Luggage nets
are not designed to secure heavy items of
luggage.
You or other vehicle occupants could be
injured by objects being thrown around if you:
R brake sharply
R change direction suddenly
R are involved in an accident
Sharp-edged and fragile objects must not be
placed in the luggage net.
Glove compartment In the glove compartment, you will find:
R an AUX IN connection or a Media Inter-
face *(universal interface for mobile audio
devices, e.g. for an iPod ®
or USB device)
R a 12 V power socket X
To open: pull handle 0001and open glove
compartment flap 0002.
X To close: fold glove compartmen tflap 0002
upwards until it engages.
Locking and unlocking the glove compart-
ment separately
You can lock the glove compartmen tsepa-
rately, e.g. when leaving your vehicle at a
workshop. It can then not be unlocked using
the key or KEYLESS GO but only using the
emergency key element (Y page 321). X
To lock: insert the emergency key element
into the lock and turn it to position 0004.
X To unlock: insert the emergency key ele-
ment into the lock and turn it to position
0003.
Front stowage compartment in the
centre console In the front stowage compartment, you will
find:
R
a 12 V power socket (Y page 260) Loading and stowing
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R an ashtray* and a cigarette
lighter*(Y page 259) X
To open: lightly press the centre of
cover 0001.
The stowage compartment opens.
X To close: fold down cover 0001.
Stowage compartment/telephone
compartment under the armrest In the stowage compartment under the arm-
rest, you will find the mobile phone bracket
(Y page 260) and the cup holders
(Y page 258). X
Press button 0001on the left or right and slide
the armrest in the direction of the arrow.
The armrest engages in two different
detents. Rear stowage compartment in the
centre console In the rear stowage compartment, you will
find the ignition lock (Y
page 203) and the
boot lid emergency release (Y page 322). X
Press button 0001.
The rear stowage compartment opens.
Stowage space on rear wall A ruffled pocket or net is located on the rear
wall between the seats.
0001
Ruffled pocket Cup holder
G
Risk of injury
Keep the cup holder closed while the vehicle
is in motion .Otherwise, vehicle occupants
could be injured by objects being thrown
around if you: 258
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brake sharply
R change direction suddenly
R are involved in an accident
Only use the cup holders for containers of a
suitable size and which have lids. Otherwise,
the drinks could spill.
Cup holders should not be used for hot drinks.
Otherwise, you may scald yourself. X
Open the armrest (Y page 258).
Cup holders 0001are located under the arm-
rest. Luggage net in the front-passenger
footwell
G
Risk of injury
Only place lightweight objects in the luggage
net. Do not use it to transport heavy, sharp-
edged or fragile objects. The luggage net can-
not secure the objects sufficiently in the event
of an accident. Features
Sun visors
G
Risk of accident
Keep the mirrors in the sun visors covered
while driving .You could otherwise be dazzled,
which may impair your view of traffic condi-
tions and as a result could cause an accident. 0001
Mirror light
0002 Bracket
0015 Retaining strip, e.g. for a car park ticket
0014 Vanity mirror
0012 Mirror cover
Mirror in the sun visor Mirror light
0001only functions if the sun visor
is clipped into retainer 0002and mirror cover
0012 has been folded up.
Glare from the side X
Fold down the sun visor.
X Pull sun visor out of retainer 0002.
X Swing the sun visor to the side.
X Slide the sun visor forwards and back as
required. Ashtray* Features
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To open: lightly press the centre of
cover 0001.
The ashtray opens.
X To remove the insert: slide insert0002for-
wards in the direction of the arrow.
X Remove insert 0002.
X To refi tthe insert: place the insert into the
holder and press it in the opposite direction
of the arrow until it engages. Cigarette lighter*
G
Risk of injury and fire
Only hold the hot cigarette lighter by its knob.
Otherwise, you might burn yourself.
Make sure that children travelling in the vehi-
cle are not able to injure themselves on the
hot cigarette lighter or cause a fire with it. X
Select key position 2with the Start/Stop
button.
X Lightly press the centre of cover 0001.
The ashtray opens.
X Press in cigarette lighter 0002.
Cigarette lighter 0002will pop out automati-
cally whe nthe heating element is red-hot.
i You can use the cigarette lighter socket
for accessories up to 180 W. 12
Vsocket
You can use the socket for accessories up to
a maximum of 180 W. 12 V socket in the glove compartment
X
Open the glove compartment.
You will see 12 Vsocket 0001. 12 V socket in the centre console
X
Lightly press the centre of cover 0001.
The stowage compartment opens.
You will see 12 Vsocket 0002. Mobile phone*
G
Risk of accident
Observe the legal requirements of the country
in which you are currently driving regarding
operating mobile communications equipment
in a vehicle.
If it is permitted by law to operate communi-
cations equipment while the vehicle is in
motion, you must only do so if the traffic sit-
uation permits. Otherwise, you could be dis-
tracted from the traffic conditions, cause an
accident and injure yourself and others.
Two-way radios and fax equipment used with-
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fere with the vehicle's electronics and thereby
jeopardise the operating safety of the vehicle
and you rsafety. Therefore, you must only use
this equipment if it is correctly connected to
a separate reflection-free exterio raerial. G
Risk of injury
Excessive levels of electromagnetic radiation
may cause damage to your health and the
health of others. Using an exterior aerial takes
into account current scientific discussions
relating to the possible health risk posed by
electromagnetic fields.
To ensure optimum reception quality for
mobile phones in the vehicle, and to minimise
mutual influences between the vehicle elec-
tronics and mobile phones, Mercedes–Benz
recommends the use of an approved exterior
aerial. An exterior aerial conducts the elec-
tromagnetic fields generated by a wireless
device to the exterior of the vehicle; the field
strength within the vehicle interior is lower
than in a vehicle that does not have an exte-
rior aerial.
i There are various mobile phone brackets
that may be fitted to your vehicle; in some
cases, these are country-specific. You can
obtain these mobile phone brackets from a
qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
The functions and services available when
you use the phone depend on your mobile
phone model and service provider.
X To insert amobile phone: open the tele-
phone compartment (Y page 258).
X Place the mobile phone bracket into the
pre-installed bracket; see the separate
mobile phone bracket installation instruc-
tions.
X Insert the mobile phone into the mobile
phone bracket; see the separate mobile
phone bracket installation instructions.
If the mobile phone is inserted in the mobile
phone bracket, you can speak to the person
you are calling using the hands-free system. You can operate the telephon
eusing the
001C and0015 buttons on the multifunction
steering wheel. You can operate other mobile
phone functions via the on-board computer
(Y page 236).
When you select key position 0with the
Start/Stop button, the mobile phone stays on
but you can no longer use the hands-free sys-
tem.
If you are making a call and you would like to
take the key out of the ignition lock, first
remove the mobile phone from the bracket.
Otherwise, the call will be ended. Rear spoiler
0001
To extend and retract the rear spoiler
If you drive at speeds above 120 km/h, the
rear spoiler extends automatically. But-
ton 0001flashes until the rear spoiler has exten-
ded and then lights up in red.
If you drive at speeds above 80 km/h, the rear
spoiler remains extended. Button 0001remains
lit in red.
If you drive at speeds below 80 km/h, the rear
spoiler retracts automatically. Button 0001
flashes until the rear spoiler has retracted and
then goes out.
Extending and retracting the rear
spoiler manually G
Risk of injury
Make sure that nobody can become trapped
when you manually retract the rear aerofoil. Features
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