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Locking the vehicle
If you cannot lock the vehicle with the
SmartKey or with KEYLESS-GO, lock it as
follows:
XOpen the driver’s door.XClose the passenger door and the trunk.XPress the central locking switch
(Y page 73).
XCheck to see whether the locking knob on
the passenger door has moved down.
XIf necessary, push it down manually.XExit the vehicle and close the driver’s door.XRemove the mechanical key from the
SmartKey (Y page 267).
XCheck whether the trunk is locked.XIf it is not locked, lock it with the
mechanical key (Y page 77).
Except for the driver’s door, the vehicle
should now be locked.
XInsert mechanical key \000G into the driver’s
door lock.
XTurn mechanical key \000G clockwise to
position \000J.
The driver’s door is locked.
XTurn mechanical key \000G back and remove
it from the driver’s door lock.
iThis procedure does not arm the anti-
theft alarm system, nor does it lock the fuel
filler flap and the storage compartments.
The storage compartments can be locked
separately (Y page 161).
Lowering the load assist manually
If the load assist feature does not fully lower
the retractable hardtop into the trunk
compartment and you are unable to close the
trunk lid, follow the instructions below.
XOpen the trunk (Y page 73).XRemove the trunk floor from the trunk.XHave a second person lift and hold the
retracted hardtop.
XTake the hex-socket wrench from the
vehicle tool kit (Y page 224).
XUsing hex-socket wrench \000F, carefully turn
locking screw \000G approximately one
quarter of a turn counterclockwise.
XHook luggage cover into holders
(Y page 159).
XLet go of the hardtop.
It should gradually lower into the trunk.
XWhen hardtop is completely lowered,
return locking screw \000G clockwise to its
original position.
! Do not overtighten the screw.
XReplace the trunk floor.XClose the trunk.XContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Replacing SmartKey batteries
If the batteries in the SmartKey are
discharged, the vehicle can no longer be
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Replacing bulbs
Example illustration: Bulb socket passenger side
\000FTurn signal lamp\000GBackup lamp
iThe lamps on the driver’s side are
mirrored.
XDepending on which bulb needs to be
replaced, turn the respective bulb socket
counterclockwise and remove it.
XGently press onto the bulb and turn it
clockwise out of its bulb socket.
XGently press the new bulb into its bulb
socket and turn it counterclockwise until it
engages.
XAlign the respective bulb socket and press
it into the tail lamp unit until it audibly
engages.
XReinstall the trim.
License plate lamps
XLoosen screws \000F of lamp cover to be
removed.
XRemove lamp cover \000G.XReplace the bulb.XReinstall lamp cover \000G.XRetighten screws \000F.
Replacing wiper blades
Safety notes
GWarning!
For safety reasons, switch off the wipers and
remove the SmartKey from the starter switch
(vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: Make sure the
vehicle’s on-board electronics have status 0)
before replacing a wiper blade. Otherwise, the
wiper motor could suddenly turn on and cause
injury.
GWarning!
Wiper blades are components that are subject
to wear and tear. Replace the wiper blades
twice a year, preferably in the spring and fall.
Otherwise the windshield will not be wiped
properly. As a result, you may not be able to
observe surrounding traffic conditions and
could cause an accident.
! To avoid damage to the hood, the wiper
arms should only be folded forward when
in the vertical position.
! Never open the hood when a wiper arm is
folded forward.
Hold on to the wiper when folding a wiper
arm back. If released, the force of the
impact from the tensioning spring could
crack the windshield.
Do not allow a wiper arm to contact the
windshield glass without a wiper blade
inserted.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have
this work carried out at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
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USA onlyXPress mark on cover \000F as indicated by the
arrow.
XLift cover \000F off to reveal the threaded hole
for the towing eye bolt.
Canada only
XPress mark on cover \000F as indicated by the
arrow and pull on lower edge
simultaneously.
XLift cover \000F off to reveal the threaded hole
for the towing eye bolt.
Removing cover in rear bumper
GWarning!
In order to avoid possible serious burns or
injury, use extreme caution when removing
the rear cover, because the rear exhaust pipe
is extremely hot.
Example illustration USA, bumper in Canada differsslightly
XInsert flat, blunt object as a lever into upper
left or right recess of cover \000F.
XLoosen cover \000F using the lever.XFold cover \000F down in direction of arrow to
reveal the threaded hole for the towing eye
bolt.
Fixing towing eye bolt
Example illustration front bumper
XTake the towing eye bolt and, if so
equipped, the wheel wrench from the
vehicle tool kit (Y page 224).
XScrew towing eye bolt \000G clockwise into
threaded hole to its stop.
XInsert wheel wrench into towing eye and
tighten towing eye bolt \000G by turning it
clockwise.
or
XIf your vehicle is not equipped with a wheel
wrench, use a suitable object to turn the
towing eye bolt.
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Removing towing eye boltXLoosen towing eye bolt 0047 by turning it
counterclockwise.XUnscrew towing eye bolt 0047.XReinstalling front cover: Fit locking tabs
of cover 0046 (Y page 288) under the lower
edge of the opening in the bumper.XApply even pressure on the upper part of
the cover until it snaps into place.XReinstalling rear cover: Fit cover 0046
( Y page 288) and snap it into place.XStore the towing eye bolt 0047 and wheel
wrench back into the vehicle tool kit.
Towing with front axle raised
! The vehicle may be towed only for
distances up to 30 miles (50 km) and at a
speed not to exceed 30 mph (50 km/h).
XMake sure the ignition is switched on.XWith the vehicle at a standstill, depress the
brake pedal and keep it pressed.XShift the automatic transmission into
neutral position N.XRelease the brake pedal.XIf engaged, release the parking brake.XSwitch off the automatic central locking
( Y page 126).XSwitch off the ignition and leave the
SmartKey in the starter switch.XSwitch on the hazard warning flasher
( Y page 92).
!
Because the ESP ®
operates
automatically, the engine and ignition must
be shut off (SmartKey in starter switch
position 0 or 1 or KEYLESS-GO start/stop
button in position 0 or 1) when the vehicle
is being towed with the front axle raised.
Active braking action through the ESP ®
may otherwise seriously damage the brake
system which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Towing with all wheels on the groundGWarning!
If circumstances require towing the vehicle
with all wheels on the ground, always tow with
a tow bar if:
R the engine will not run
R there is a malfunction in the electro-
hydraulic brake system
R there is a malfunction in the power supply
or in the vehicle’s electrical system
This is necessary to adequately control the
towed vehicle.
Prior to towing the vehicle with all wheels on
the ground, make sure the SmartKey is in
starter switch position 2.
GWarning!
With the engine not running, there is no power
assistance for the brake and steering
systems. In this case, it is important to keep
in mind that a considerably higher degree of
effort is necessary to brake and steer the
vehicle. Adapt your driving accordingly.
XMake sure the ignition is switched on.XWith the vehicle at a standstill, depress the
brake pedal and keep it pressed.XShift the automatic transmission into
neutral position N.XRelease the brake pedal.XIf engaged, release the parking brake.XSwitch on the hazard warning flasher
( Y page 92).
!
The vehicle may be towed only for
distances up to 30 miles (50 km) and at a
speed not to exceed 30 mph (50 km/h).
i While being towed with the hazard
warning flasher in use, use the combination
switch in the usual manner to signal turns.
Only the selected turn signal will operate.
Upon canceling the turn signal, the hazard
warning flasher will operate again.
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