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Useful information
iThis Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's
Manual. Country-specific differences are
possible. Please note that your vehicle may
not be equipped with all features
described. This also applies to safety-
related systems and functions.
iRead the information on qualified
specialist workshops: (Ypage 25).
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If you operate information systems and
communication equipment integrated in the
vehicle while driving, you will be distracted
from traffic conditions. You could also lose
control of the vehicle. There is a risk of an
accident.
Only operate the equipment when the traffic
situationpermits.Ifyou are not sure that this
is possible, park the vehicle paying attention
to traffic conditions and operate the
equipment when the vehicle is stationary.
GWARNING
If the instrument cluster has failed or
malfunctioned, you may not recognize
function restrictions in systems relevant to
safety. The operating safety of your vehicle
may be impaired. There is a risk of an
accident.
Drive on carefully. Have the vehicle checked
at a qualified specialist workshop
immediately.
You must observe the legal requirements for
the country in which you are currently driving
when operating the on-board computer.
The on-board computer only shows messages
or warnings from certain systems in the
multifunction display.You should therefore
make sure your vehicle is operating safely at
all times. Otherwise, a vehicle that is not
operating safely may cause an accident.
For an overview, see the instrument panel
illustration (Ypage 29).
Displays and operation
Instrument cluster lighting
The lighting in the instrument cluster, in the
displays and the controls in the vehicle
interior can be adjusted using the brightness
control knob.
The brightness control knob is located on the
bottom left of the instrument cluster
(Ypage 29).
XTurn the brightness control knob clockwise
or counter-clockwise.
If the light switch is set to , or
, the brightness is dependent upon
the brightness of the ambient light.
iThe light sensor in the instrument cluster
automatically controls the brightness of
the multifunction display.
In daylight, the displays in the instrument
cluster are not illuminated.
Coolant temperature display
GWARNING
Opening the hood when the engine is
overheated or when there is a fire in the
engine compartment could expose you to hot
gases or other service products. There is a
risk of injury.
Let an overheated engine cool down before
opening the hood. If there is a fire in the
engine compartment, keep the hood closed
and contact the fire department.
!Adisplay message is shown if the coolant
temperature is too high.
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iDepending on your vehicle'sequipment,
when the surround lighting and delayed
switch-offexterior lighting are on, the
following light up:
RParking lamps
RFront fog lamps
RLow-beam headlamps
RDaytime running lamps
RSide marker lamps
RSurround lighting in the exterior mirrors
Activating/deactivating the interior
lighting delayedswitch-off
If you activate theInterior Lighting
Delayfunction, the interior lighting remains
on for 20 seconds after you remove the key
from the ignition lock.
XPress the or button on the
steering wheel to select theSettings
menu.
XPress the or buttonto select the
Lightssubmenu.
XPress to confirm.
XPress the or button to select the
Interior Lighting Delayfunction.
If theInteriorLightingDelayfunction
has been switched on, the vehicle interior
is displayed in orange in the multifunction
display.
XPress the button to save the setting.
Vehicle
Activating/deactivating the automatic
door locking mechanism
XPress the or button on the
steering wheel to select theSettings
menu.
XPress the or button to select the
Vehiclesubmenu.
XPress to confirm.
XPress the or button to select the
Automatic Door Lockfunction.
When theAutomaticDoorLockfunction
is activated, the vehicle doors are displayed
in orange in the multifunction display.
XPress the button to save the setting.
If you activate theAutomatic Door Lock
function, the vehicle is centrally locked above
a speed of around 9 mph (15 km/h).
For further information on the automatic
locking feature, see (Ypage 79).
Activating/deactivating the acoustic
locking verification signal
If you switch on theAcousticLockfunction,
an acoustic signal sounds when you lock the
vehicle.
XPress the or button on the
steering wheel to select theSettings
menu.
XPress the or button to select the
Vehiclesubmenu.
XPress to confirm.
XPress the or button to select the
Acoustic Lockfunction.
If theAcousticLockfunction is activated,
the \nsymbol in the multifunction
display lights up orange.
XPress the button to save the setting.
Activating/deactivating the radar sensor
system
XPress the or button on the
steering wheel to select theSettmenu.
XPress the or button to select the
Vehiclesubmenu.
XPress to confirm.
XPress the or button to select
Radar Sensor (See Oper. Manual).
You will see the selected setting:Onor
Off.
XPress the button to save the setting.
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consumers.The vehicle will then use very
little energy, thus conserving battery
power.
iIf the power supply has been interrupted,
e.g. if you reconnect the battery, you will
have to:
Rset the clock (audio system/COMAND,
see the separate operating instructions).
Rreset the function for folding the exterior
mirrors in/out automatically, by folding
the mirrors out once (Ypage 98).
Charging the battery
GWARNING
During charging and jump-starting, explosive
gases can escape from the battery. There is a
risk of an explosion.
Particularly avoid fire, open flames, creating
sparks and smoking. Ensure there is sufficient
ventilation while charging and jump-starting.
Do not lean over a battery.
GWARNING
Battery acid is caustic. There is a risk of injury.
Avoid contact with the skin, eyes or clothing.
Do not inhale any battery gases. Do not lean
over the battery. Keep children away from
batteries. Wash battery acid immediately with
water and seek medical attention.
GWARNING
Adischarged battery can freeze at
temperatures below freezing point.When
jump-starting the vehicle or charging the
battery, gases can escape from the battery.
There is a risk of an explosion.
Allow the frozen battery to thaw out before
charging it or jump-starting.
!Only use battery chargers with a
maximum charging voltage of 14.8 V.
!Only charge the battery using the jump-
starting connection point.
The jump-starting connection point is in the
engine compartment (Ypage 303).
XOpen the hood.
XConnect the battery charger to the positive
terminal and ground point in the same
order as when connecting the donor
battery in the jump-starting procedure
(Ypage 303).
If, at low temperatures, the indicator lamps/
warning lamps in the instrument cluster do
not light up, it is highly likely that the
discharged battery has frozen.Inthis case
you may neither jump-start the vehicle nor
charge the battery. The service life of a
thawed-out battery may be shorter. The
starting characteristics can be impaired,
particularly at low temperatures. Have the
thawed-out battery checked at a qualified
specialist workshop.
Only charge the installed battery with a
battery charger which has been tested and
approved by Mercedes-Benz. An accessory
battery charge unit specially adapted for
Mercedes-Benzvehicles and tested and
approved by Mercedes-Benzis available. It
permits the charging of the battery in its
installed position. Contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center for further
information and availability. Read the battery
charger's operating instructions before
charging the battery.
302Battery (vehicle)
Breakdown assistance