Problems with the rear window defroster
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions The rear window
defroster has
deactivated
prematurely or cannot
be activated. The battery has not been sufficiently charged.
X
Switch off any consumers that are not required, e.g. reading
lamps, interior lighting or the seat heating.
When the battery is sufficiently charged, the rear window
defroster can be activated again. Activating/deactivating air-
recirculation mode
General notes You can also temporarily deactivate the flow
of fresh air manually if unpleasant odors are
entering the vehicle from outside. The air
already inside the vehicle will then be
recirculated.
If you switch on air-recirculation mode, the
windows can fog up more quickly, in
particular at low temperatures. Only use air-
recirculation mode briefly to prevent the
windows from fogging up.
Activating/deactivating X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 171).
X To activate: press the0072rocker switch
up or down.
The indicator lamp in the 0072rocker
switch lights up.
i Air-recirculation mode is automatically
activated at high levels of pollution or at
high outside temperatures. The indicator
lamp in the 0072rocker switch is not lit
when automatic air-recirculation mode is
activated.
Outside air is added after about
30 minutes.
X To deactivate: press the0072rocker
switch up or down.
The indicator lamp in the 0072rocker
switch goes out. i
Air-recirculation mode deactivates
automatically:
R after approximately five minutes at
outside temperatures below
approximately 41 ‡ (5 †)
R after approximately five minutes if
cooling with air dehumidification is
deactivated
R after approximately 30 minutes at
outside temperatures above
approximately 41 ‡(5 †) if the "Cooling
with air dehumidification" function is
activated Activating/deactivating the residual
heat function
General notes Vehicles with rear-compartment climate
control:
once the engine is switched off, it is
possible to make use of the residual heat of
the engine to continue heating or ventilating
the rear and front compartment of the vehicle
for approximately 15 minutes. If the "Residual
heat" function is set for only the front or only
the rear compartment, it is possible to
continue heating or ventilating for
approximately 30 minutes.
Vehicles without rear-compartment
climate control: once the engine is switched
off, it is possible to make use of the residual
heat of the engine to continue heating or
ventilating the front compartment of the
vehicle for approximately 30 minutes. Operating the climate control systems
163Climate control
0087
Center vent thumbwheel, right
0085 Center vent thumbwheel, left
0083 Center air vent, left
X To open/close: press thumbwheel 0087
or 0085.
The thumbwheel pops out.
X Turn thumbwheel 0087or0085 clockwise or
counter-clockwise.
X To adjust the air direction: hold rear air
vent 0044or0083 by the middle fin and move
up or down or to the left or right. Setting the side air vents
0043
Side window defroster vent
0044 Side air vent
0087 Thumbwheel for left side air vent
X To open/close: press thumbwheel 0087.
The thumbwheel pops out.
X Turn thumbwheel 0087clockwise or counter-
clockwise.
X To adjust the air direction: hold side air
vent 0044by the middle fin and move it up or
down or to the left or right. Setting the glove box air vent
! Close the air vent when heating the
vehicle.
At high outside temperatures, open the air
vent and activate the "cooling with air
dehumidification" function. Otherwise, temperature-sensitive items stored in the
glove box could be damaged.
When automatic climate control is activated,
the glove box can be ventilated, for instance
to cool its contents. The level of airflow
depends on the airflow and air distribution
settings. 0043
Air vent thumbwheel
0044 Air vent
X To open/close: turn thumbwheel 0043
clockwise or counter-clockwise. Setting the rear-compartment air
vents
Setting the center vents in the rear
compartment 0043
Rear-compartment air vent, left
0044 Rear-compartment air vent, right
0087 Rear-compartment air vent thumbwheel,
right Setting the air vents
167Climate control Z
The AMG brake systems are designed for
heavy loads. This may lead to noise when
braking. This will depend on:
R Speed
R Braking force
R Environmental conditions, such as
temperature and humidity
The wear of individual components of the
brake system, such as the brake pads/linings
or brake discs, depends on the individual
driving style and operating conditions.
For this reason, it is impossible to state a
mileage that will be valid under all
circumstances. An aggressive driving style
will lead to high wear. You can obtain further
information about this from your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
New and replaced brake pads and discs only
reach their optimum braking effect after
several hundred kilometers of driving.
Compensate for this by applying greater force
to the brake pedal. Keep this in mind, and
adapt your driving and braking accordingly
during this break-in period.
Excessive heavy braking results in
correspondingly high brake wear. Observe
the brake wear warning lamp in the
instrument cluster and note any brake status
messages in the multifunction display.
Especially for high performance driving, it is
important to maintain and have the brake
system checked regularly. Driving on wet roads
Hydroplaning If water has accumulated to a certain depth
on the road surface, there is a danger of
hydroplaning occurring, even if:
R you drive at low speeds.
R the tires have adequate tread depth. For this reason, in the event of heavy rain or
in conditions in which hydroplaning may
occur, you must drive in the following
manner:
R lower your speed.
R avoid ruts.
R brake carefully.
Driving on flooded roads !
Do not drive through flooded areas.
Check the depth of any water before driving
through it. Drive slowly through standing
water. Otherwise, water may enter the
vehicle interior or the engine compartment.
This can damage the electronic
components in the engine or the automatic
transmission. Water can also be drawn in
by the engine's air suction nozzles and this
can cause engine damage. Winter driving
G
WARNING
If you shift down on a slippery road surface in
an attempt to increase the engine's braking
effect, the drive wheels could lose their grip.
There is an increased danger of skidding and
accidents.
Do not shift down for additional engine
braking on a slippery road surface. G
DANGER
If the exhaust pipe is blocked or adequate
ventilation is not possible, poisonous gases
such as carbon monoxide (CO) may enter the
vehicle. This is the case, e.g. if the vehicle
becomes trapped in snow. There is a risk of
fatal injury.
If you leave the engine or the auxiliary heating
running, make sure the exhaust pipe and area
around the vehicle are clear of snow. To
ensure an adequate supply of fresh air, open
a window on the side of the vehicle that is not
facing into the wind. 198
Driving tipsDriving and parking
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions 0075
Rear Left Rear Left
Malfunction Malfunction
Service Required Service Required
or
Rear Right Rear Right
Malfunction
Malfunction
Service Required Service Required G
WARNING
If the seat belt buckle extender is not in the predefined position,
the seat belt cannot provide the intended level of protection.
There is an increased risk of injury.
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Perform the specified assistance measures when display
message Check CheckLeft
LeftRear
Rear Belt
BeltSee
SeeOperator's
Operator's Manual
Manual
or Check Right Rear Belt See Operator's Manual
Check Right Rear Belt See Operator's Manual is
shown (Y page 274).
If the display message does not disappear:
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. 0075
Rear Center Rear Center
Malfunction Malfunction
Service Required Service Required SRS has malfunctioned at the rear center. The
0075warning lamp
also lights up in the instrument cluster.
G WARNING
The air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices may either be
triggered unintentionally or, in the event of an accident, may not
be triggered.
There is an increased risk of injury.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0075
Left Side Curtain Left Side Curtain
Airbag Airbag
Malfunction
Malfunction
Service Required
Service Required
or Right Side Right Side
Curtain Airbag
Curtain Airbag
Malfunction Malfunction
Service Required Service Required There is a malfunction in the left-hand or right-hand window
curtain air bag. The
0075warning lamp also lights up in the
instrument cluster.
G WARNING
The left or right window curtain air bag may either be triggered
unintentionally or, in the event of an accident, may not be
triggered.
There is an increased risk of injury.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Display
messages
277On-board computer and displays Z
When you use the warming function, the
metal insert of the cup holder is heated.
Therefore, do not touch the cup holder insert.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 171).
X To switch on the cooling function: press
and hold button 0044until the blue indicator
lamp on the button lights up.
X To switch on the heating function: press
and hold button 0044until the red indicator
lamp on the button lights up.
X To switch off the function: press and hold
button 0044until the indicator lamp on the
button goes out.
The rubber mat can be removed for cleaning.
Clean with clear, lukewarm water only.
Do not use hard or sharp objects to clean the
cup holder. Use only a soft cloth to clean it. Sun visors
Overview G
WARNING
If the mirror cover of the vanity mirror is folded
up when the vehicle is in motion, you could be
blinded by incident light. There is a risk of an
accident.
Always keep the mirror cover folded down
while driving. 0043
Mirror light
0044 Bracket
0087 Retaining clip, e.g. for a car park ticket 0085
Vanity mirror
0083 Mirror cover
Vanity mirror in the sun visor Mirror light
0043only functions if the sun visor
is clipped into bracket 0044and mirror cover
0083 has been folded up.
Glare from the side X
Fold down sun visor 0043.
X Pull sun visor 0043out of bracket 0087.
X Swing sun visor 0043to the side.
X Slide sun visor 0043horizontally as required.
X Fold down additional sun visor 0044to the
windshield. Rear side window sunblinds
0043
Front left
0044 Front right 324
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0087
Rear right
0085 Rear left
The sunblinds for the rear side windows can
be operated with the buttons for the side
windows.
The switches for all side windows are located
on the driver's door. There is also a switch on
each door for the corresponding side window.
The switches on the driver's door take
precedence.
X To close fully: pull the corresponding
switch when the side window is closed.
X To open fully: press the corresponding
switch.
i You can use the switches on the rear
doors to close the rear roller sunblinds for
the opposite side. Rear window roller sunblind
Important safety notes G
WARNING
When extending or retracting, parts of the
body could become trapped within the sweep
of the roller sunblind. There is a risk of injury.
When extending or retracting, make sure that
no one has any parts of the body within the
sweep of the roller sunblind. If someone
becomes trapped, briefly press the button
again. The opening or closing procedure will
be stopped.
! Make sure that the roller sunblind can
move freely. Otherwise, the roller sunblind
or other objects could be damaged.
At temperatures below 00F84‡( 00F820 †) the roller
sunblind cannot be operated. Extending/retracting from the driver's
seat
X
To extend or retract: briefly press
button 0043.
The roller sunblind fully extends or fully
retracts.
X To stop: briefly press button 0043again.
The roller sunblind stops briefly and moves
back into the out-of-use position.
Extending/retracting from the rear X
To extend: pull switch0043upwards and let
go.
The roller sunblind extends fully.
X To stop extending: press switch0043
downwards briefly.
The roller sunblind stops briefly and then
retracts again. Features
325Stowage and features Z
X
To retract: press switch 0043beyond the
point of resistance and let go.
The roller sunblind retracts fully.
X To stop retracting: pull switch0043
upwards.
The roller sunblind stops briefly and then
extends again.
When the override feature for the rear side
windows is activated (Y page 70), the switch
0094 cannot be operated. The roller sunblind
can only be extended and retracted from the
driver's seat. Ashtray
Front ashtray X
To open: briefly press marking 0085.
Stowage compartment 0087opens.
X To remove the insert: grip the sides of
insert 0043, push it forward and pull it
upwards 0044.
X To re-install the insert: press insert0043
into the drawer until it engages.
X To close: press stowage compartment 0087
closed until it locks. Rear-compartment ashtray The ashtray is located in the stowage
compartment in the rear door. To use it, you
can place it in a cup holder or hold it in your
hand.
X
Remove the ashtray from retainer 0043in the
rear door.
X To open: fold lid0044upwards.
X To close: press lid0044downwards.
If you are not using the ashtray, close it and
place it in the retainer in the rear door. Cigarette lighter
Important safety notes G
WARNING
You can burn yourself if you touch the hot
heating element or the socket of the cigarette
lighter.
In addition, flammable materials can ignite if:
R the hot cigarette lighter falls
R a child holds the hot cigarette lighter to
objects, for example
There is a risk of fire and injury.
Always hold the cigarette lighter by the knob.
Always make sure that the cigarette lighter is
out of reach of children. Never leave children
unsupervised in the vehicle.
Your attention must always be focused on the
traffic conditions. Only use the cigarette
lighter when road and traffic conditions
permit. 326
FeaturesSto
wage an d features
If you select 'Send to vehicle' and then
'Mercedes-Benz', the destination address
will be sent to your vehicle.
X When the "Send" dialog window appears:
Enter the e-mail address you specified
when setting up your mbrace account into
the corresponding field.
X Click "Send".
i Information on specific commands such
as "Address entry" or "Send" can be found
on the website.
Calling up destination addresses
X Switch on the ignition.
The destination address is loaded into the
vehicle's navigation system.
A display message appears, asking
whether navigation should be started.
X Select Yes
Yes by turning 00790052007Aor sliding
009500520096 the COMAND controller and press
0098 to confirm.
The system calculates the route and
subsequently starts the route guidance
with the address entered.
i If you select No
No, the address can be saved
in the address book.
i If you have sent more than one
destination address, each individual
destination must be confirmed separately.
i Destination addresses are loaded in the
same order as the order in which they were
sent.
If you own multiple Mercedes-Benz
vehicles with mbrace and activated mbrace
accounts:
If multiple vehicles are registered under the
same e-mail address, the destination will
be sent to all the vehicles.
Vehicle remote opening You can use the vehicle remote opening if you
have unintentionally locked your vehicle and
a replacement SmartKey is not available. The vehicle can be opened by the Mercedes-
Benz Customer Assistance Center.
The vehicle can be immediately opened
remotely within four days of the ignition being
turned off. After this time, the remote
unlocking may be delayed by 15 to
60 minutes. After 30 days, the vehicle can no
longer be opened remotely.
X
Contact the following service hotlines:
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372)
or 1-866-990-9007
You will be asked for your password.
X Return to your vehicle at the time agreed
upon with the Mercedes-Benz Customer
Assistance Center.
Alternatively, the vehicle can be opened via:
R the Internet, under the "Owners Online"
section
R the telephone application (e.g. iPhone ®
,
Blackberry)
To do this, you will need your identification
number and password.
i Vehicle remote opening is only possible if
the corresponding mobile phone network
is accessible.
Vehicle remote closing The remote closing feature can be used when
you have forgotten to lock the vehicle and you
are no longer nearby.
The vehicle can then be locked by the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center.
The vehicle can be immediately remotely
locked within four days of the ignition being
turned off. After this time, the remote closing
may be delayed by 15 to 60 minutes. After
30 days the vehicle can no longer be closed
remotely.
X
Contact the following service hotlines:
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center at 338
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