when you store the setting with the memory
function (Y page 109).
Crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature If the crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature is
triggered in an accident, the steering column
will move upwards when the driver's door is
opened. This occurs irrespective of the
position of the SmartKey in the ignition lock.
This makes it easier to exit the vehicle and
rescue the occupants.
The crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature is
only operational if the EASY-EXIT/ENTRY
feature is activated in the on-board computer. Mirrors
Rear-view mirror
X
Anti-glare mode: flick anti-glare lever 0043
forwards or back. Exterior mirrors
Adjusting the exterior mirrors G
WARNING
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side reduces the size of the image. Visible
objects are actually closer than they appear.
This means that you could misjudge the
distance from road users traveling behind,
e.g. when changing lane. There is a risk of an
accident. For this reason, always make sure of the
actual distance from the road users traveling
behind by glancing over your shoulder.
The convex exterior mirrors provide a larger
field of vision.
The exterior mirrors are automatically heated
after starting the vehicle if the rear window
defroster is switched on and the outside
temperature is low. Mirror heating lasts up to
10 minutes.
i You can also heat up the exterior mirrors
manually by switching on the rear window
defroster. X
Make sure that the SmartKey is in position
1or 2in the ignition lock.
X Press button 0043for the left-hand exterior
mirror or button 0044for the right-hand
exterior mirror.
The indicator lamp in the corresponding
button lights up in red.
The indicator lamp goes out again after
some time. You can adjust the selected
mirror using adjustment button 0087as long
as the indicator lamp is lit.
X Press adjustment button 0087up, down, or
to the left or right until you have adjusted
the exterior mirror to the correct position.
You should have a good overview of traffic
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Combination switch
0047
003F Windshield wiper off
0048 0062 Intermittent wipe, low 7
0049 0063 Intermittent wipe, high 8
004A 00AA Continuous wipe, slow
004B 00A9 Continuous wipe, fast
0084 00D3 Single wipe/ 00D4To wipe the
windshield using washer fluid
X Switch on the ignition.
X Turn the combination switch to the
corresponding position.
! Vehicles with a rain sensor: if the
windshield becomes dirty in dry weather
conditions, the windshield wipers may be
activated inadvertently. This could then
damage the windshield wiper blades or
scratch the windshield.
For this reason, you should always switch
off the windshield wipers in dry weather.
If the wiper blades are worn, the windshield
will no longer be wiped properly. This could
prevent you from observing the traffic
conditions. Replace the wiper blades twice a
year, ideally in spring and fall. Switching the rear window wiper on/
off
Combination switch
0043
00C5 Switch
0048 00E2 To wipe with washer fluid
0049 ITo switch on intermittent wiping
004A 0To switch off intermittent wiping
004B 00E2 To wipe with washer fluid
X Turn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock.
X Turn switch 0043on the combination switch
to the corresponding position.
When the rear window wiper is switched on,
the icon appears in the instrument cluster. Replacing the wiper blades
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If the windshield wipers begin to move while
you are changing the wiper blades, you could
be trapped by the wiper arm. There is a risk
of injury.
Always switch off the windshield wipers and
ignition before changing the wiper blades.
! Never open the hood/tailgate if a wiper
arm has been folded away from the
windshield/rear window.
7 Rain sensor set to low sensitivity.
8 Rain sensor set to high sensitivity. Windshield wipers
123Lights and windshield wipers Z
Never fold a windshield wiper arm without
a wiper blade back onto the windshield/
rear window.
Hold the windshield wiper arm firmly when
you change the wiper blade. If you release
the wiper arm without a wiper blade and it
falls onto the windshield/rear window, the
windshield/rear window may be damaged
by the force of the impact.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have
the wiper blades changed at a qualified
specialist workshop.
! To avoid damaging the wiper blades,
make sure that you touch only the wiper
arm of the wiper.
Changing the windshield wiper blades Moving the wiper blades to a vertical
position
!
Before changing the wiper blades, always
set the wiper arms to a vertical position
using the combination switch. There is
otherwise a risk of damaging the hood.
Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO
X Turn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock.
X Set the windshield wipers to
position 00AA.
X When the wiper arms have reached a
vertical position, turn the SmartKey to
position 0and remove it from the ignition
lock.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO
X Switch off the engine.
X Remove your foot from the brake pedal.
X Set the windshield wipers to
position 00AA.
X Press the Start/Stop button repeatedly
until the windshield wipers start.
X When the wiper arms have reached a
vertical position, press the Start/Stop
button. Removing the wiper blades
X
Fold the wiper arm away from the
windshield until it engages.
X Set the wiper blade at right angles to the
wiper arm. X
Remove the wiper blade from the retaining
pin on the wiper arm in the direction of the
arrow.
Installing the wiper blades
X Push the new wiper blade onto the
retaining pin on the wiper arm in the
opposite direction to the arrow.
Make sure that the wiper blade slides fully
onto the retaining pin on the wiper arm.
X Turn the wiper blade parallel to the wiper
arm.
X Fold the wiper arm back onto the
windshield.
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X
Remove the SmartKey from the ignition
lock.
X Fold wiper arm 0043away from the rear
window until it engages.
X Position wiper blade 0044at a right angle to
wiper arm 0043.
X Hold wiper arm 0043and press wiper
blade 0044in the direction of the arrow until
it releases.
X Remove wiper blade 0044.
Installing the wiper blade
X Place new wiper blade 0044onto wiper
arm 0043.
X Hold wiper arm 0043and press wiper
blade 0044in the opposite direction to the
arrow until it engages.
X Make sure that wiper blade 0044is seated
correctly.
X Position wiper blade 0044parallel to wiper
arm 0043.
X Fold wiper arm 0043back onto the rear
window. Windshield wipers
125Lights and windshield wipers Z
Useful information
i This 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.
i Read the information on qualified
specialist workshops: (Y page 27).Overview of climate control systems
Important safety notes
Observe the settings recommended on the
following pages. The windows could
otherwise fog up.
To prevent the windows from fogging up:
R switch off climate control only briefly
R switch on air-recirculation mode only
briefly
R switch on the cooling with air
dehumidification function
R switch on the defrost windshield function
briefly, if required
Climate control regulates the temperature
and the humidity in the vehicle interior and
filters undesirable substances out of the air.
Climate control can only be operated when
the engine is running. Optimum operation is
only achieved with the side windows and roof
closed.
The residual heat function can only be
activated or deactivated with the ignition
switched off (Y page 139).
i Ventilate the vehicle for a brief period
during warm weather, e.g. using the
convenience opening feature (Y page 90).
This will speed up the cooling process and
the desired vehicle interior temperature
will be reached more quickly. i
The integrated filter filters out most
particles of dust and soot and completely
filters out pollen. It also reduces gaseous
pollutants and odors. A clogged filter
reduces the amount of air supplied to the
vehicle interior. For this reason, you should
always observe the interval for replacing
the filter, which is specified in the
Maintenance Booklet. As it depends on
environmental conditions, e.g. heavy air
pollution, the interval may be shorter than
stated in the Maintenance Booklet.
i It is possible that the dehumidification
function of the climate control system may
be activated automatically an hour after the
SmartKey has been removed. The vehicle
is then ventilated for 30 minutes. 128
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Control panel for dual-zone automatic climate control
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0043
To set the temperature, left (Y page 136)
0044 To defrost the windshield (Y page 137)
0087 To switch the ZONE function on/off (Y page 137)
0085 To switch cooling with air dehumidification on/off (Y page 133)
0083 To switch the rear window defroster on/off (Y page 138)
0084 To set the temperature, right (Y page 136)
006B To activate/deactivate air-recirculation mode (Y page 139)
006C To set the air distribution (Y page 136)
006D To increase the airflow (Y page 137)
006E To reduce the airflow (Y page 137)
006F To switch climate control on/off (Y page 133)
0070 To set climate control to automatic (Y page 135) Overview of climate control systems
129Climate control
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0043
To set the temperature, left (Y page 136)
0044 To defrost the windshield (Y page 137)
0087 To switch maximum cooling on/off (Y page 138)
0085 To switch cooling with air dehumidification on/off (Y page 133)
0083 To switch the rear window defroster on/off (Y page 138)
0084 To set the temperature, right (Y page 136)
006B To activate/deactivate air-recirculation mode (Y page 139)
006C To set the air distribution (Y page 136)
006D To increase the airflow (Y page 137)
006E To reduce the airflow (Y page 137)
006F To switch climate control on/off (Y page 133)
0070 To set climate control to automatic (Y page 135)Notes on using climate control
Automatic climate control The following contains notes and
recommendations on optimum use of dual-
zone automatic climate control.
R Activate climate control using the 0058and
005A buttons. The indicator lamps in the
0058 and005A buttons light up.
R Set the temperature to 72 ‡ (22 †).
R Only use the "windshield defrosting"
function briefly until the windshield is clear
again. R
Only use air-recirculation mode briefly, e.g.
if there are unpleasant outside odors or
when in a tunnel. The windows could
otherwise fog up, since no fresh air is drawn
into the vehicle in air-recirculation mode.
R Use the ZONE function to adopt the
temperature settings on the driver's side
for the front-passenger side as well. The
indicator lamp in the 00D6button goes out.
ECO start/stop function During automatic engine switch-off, the ECO
start/stop function only operates at a
reduced capacity. If you require the full130
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Control panel for 3-zone automatic climate control
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Front control panel
0043 To set the temperature, left (Y page 136)
0044 To defrost the windshield (Y page 137)
0087 To switch the residual heat function on/off (Y page 139)
0085 To switch cooling with air dehumidification on/off (Y page 133)
0083 To switch the rear window defroster on/off (Y page 138)
0084 To set the temperature, right (Y page 136)
006B To switch the ZONE function on/off (Y page 137)
006C To switch climate control on/off (Y page 133)
006D To set the air distribution (Y page 136)
006E To increase the airflow (Y page 137)
006F To reduce the airflow (Y page 137)
0070 To adjust airflow (Y page 135)
0071 To activate/deactivate air-recirculation mode (Y page 139)
0072 To set climate control to automatic (Y page 135)
Rear control panel
0073 To increase the airflow (Y page 137)
0074 To reduce the airflow (Y page 137)
0075 Display
0076 To reduce the temperature (Y page 136)
0077 To increase the temperature (Y page 136)132
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