Seat belts
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions 0076
After starting
the engine, the
red seat belt
warning lamp
lights up for
6 seconds. The seat belt warning lamp reminds the driver and front passenger
to fasten their seat belts.
X
Fasten your seat belt (Y page 49).0076
After starting
the engine, the
red seat belt
warning lamp
lights up. In
addition, a
warning tone
sounds for up to
6 seconds. The driver's seat belt is not fastened.
X
Fasten your seat belt (Y page 49).
The warning tone ceases. 0076
The red seat belt
warning lamp
lights up after
the engine
starts, as soon
as the driver's
door or the
front-passenger
door is closed. The driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt.
X
Fasten your seat belt (Y page 49).
The warning lamp goes out. There are objects on the front-passenger seat.
X
Remove the objects from the front-passenger seat and stow
them in a secure place.
The warning lamp goes out. 0076
The red seat belt
warning lamp
flashes and an
intermittent
audible warning
sounds. The driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt. The
vehicle is being driven faster than 15 mph (25 km/h) or has briefly
been driven faster than 15 mph (25 km/h).
X
Fasten your seat belt (Y page 49).
The warning lamp goes out and the intermittent audible warning
ceases. There are objects on the front-passenger seat. The vehicle is being
driven faster than 15 mph (25 km/h) or has briefly been driven
faster than 15 mph (25 km/h).
X
Remove the objects from the front-passenger seat and stow
them in a secure place.
The warning lamp goes out and the intermittent audible warning
ceases. Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
191On-board computer and displays Z
Engine
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions 00B9
The yellow
Check Engine
warning lamp
lights up while
the engine is
running. There may be a malfunction, for example:
R
in the engine management
R in the fuel injection system
R in the exhaust system
R in the ignition system
R in the fuel system
The emission limit values may be exceeded and the engine may
be in emergency mode.
X Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible at a qualified
specialist workshop.
i In some states, you must visit a qualified specialist workshop
as soon as the yellow check engine warning lamp lights up. This
is due to the legal requirements in effect in these states. If in
doubt, check whether such legal regulations apply in the state
in which you are currently driving. 00B9
The yellow
Check Engine
warning lamp
lights up while
the engine is
running. The
smoothness of
the gear change
is restricted. The sub geartrain with the odd gears has failed. The transmission
is in emergency mode.
X
Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible at a qualified
specialist workshop. 00E4
The red engine
oil temperature
warning lamp
comes on while
the engine is
running. A
warning tone
also sounds. The engine oil temperature has exceeded 284 ‡ (140 †).
The engine is not being cooled sufficiently and may be damaged.
X
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine,
paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Allow the engine to cool down. Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
195On-board computer and displays Z
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions 00E4
The red engine
oil temperature
warning lamp
comes on while
the engine is
running. The
engine oil
temperature is
not displayed. The engine control unit data transfer is malfunctioning.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 00B5
The yellow
reserve fuel
warning lamp
lights up while
the engine is
running. The fuel level has dropped into the reserve range.
X
Refuel at the nearest gas station. 00B5
The yellow
reserve fuel
warning lamp
flashes while the
engine is
running. The fuel system pressure is too low. The fuel filler cap is not closed
correctly or the fuel system is leaking.
X
Check that the fuel filler cap is correctly closed.
X If the fuel filler cap is not correctly closed: close the fuel filler
cap.
X If the fuel filler cap is closed: visit a qualified specialist
workshop. 196
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument clusterOn-board computer and displays
Features
Cup holder
Important safety notes !
Only use the cup holders for containers of
the right size and which have lids. The
drinks could otherwise spill.
Cup holder in the center console Example: Coupe
X
Open the armrest (Y page 201).
Cup holders 0043are under the armrest. Sun visors
Overview of sun visors 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. Example: Coupe
0043
Mirror light
0044 Bracket
0087 Retaining strip, e.g. for a parking lot 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 Example: Coupe
X
Fold down the sun visor.
X Pull the sun visor out of bracket 0044.
X Swing the sun visor to the side.
X Slide the sun visor horizontally as desired. 202
FeaturesStowage and featu
res
Ashtray
i You can remove the ashtray insert and
use the resulting compartment for
stowage.
! The stowage space under the ashtray is
not heat resistant. Before placing lit
cigarettes in the ashtray, make sure that
the ashtray is properly engaged. Otherwise,
the stowage space could be damaged. Example: Coupe
X
To open: briefly press the middle of
cover 0043.
The stowage compartment opens.
X To remove the insert: slide insert0044
forwards in the direction of the arrow.
X Remove insert 0044.
X To re-install the insert: place insert0044
into the holder and press it in the opposite
direction of the arrow until it engages.
X To close: fold down cover 0043. Cigarette lighter
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.
Example: Coupe
X
Select key position 2with the Start/Stop
button (Y page 119).
X To open: briefly press the middle of
cover 0043.
The stowage compartment opens.
X Press in cigarette lighter 0044.
Cigarette lighter 0044will pop out
automatically when the heating element is
red-hot.
X To close: fold down cover 0043. 12 V sockets
Points to observe before use X
Select SmartKey position 1(Ypage 119)
using the Start/Stop button.
The sockets can be used for accessories with
a maximum current draw of 180 W (15 A)
each, e.g. bulbs or chargers for mobile
phones.
If you use the sockets for long periods when
the engine is switched off, the battery may
discharge.
i You can also use the sockets when the
ignition is switched off. An emergency cut-
out ensures that the on-board voltage does
not drop too low. If the on-board voltage is Features
203Stowage and featu res Z
The mbrace system
To adjust the volume during an mbrace call,
proceed as follows:
X Press the 0081or0082 button on the
multifunction steering wheel.
or
X Use the volume controller of COMAND.
The mbrace system provides various
services, e.g.:
R Automatic and manual emergency call
R Roadside Assistance call
R MB Info call
USA only: you can find information and a
description of all available features under
"Owners Online" at http://www.mbusa.com.
Self-diagnosis of the system After you have switched on the ignition, the
system carries out a self-diagnosis.
A malfunction in the system has been
detected if one of the following conditions
occurs:
R The indicator lamp in the SOS button does
not come on during the system self-test.
R The indicator lamp in the 0052Roadside
Assistance button does not light up during
self-diagnosis of the system.
R The indicator lamp in the 00D9MB Info call
button does not light up during self-
diagnosis of the system.
R The indicator lamp in one or more of the
following buttons continues to light up red
after the system self-diagnosis:
- SOS button
- 0052 Roadside Assistance call button
- 00D9 MB Info call button
R the Tele
Tele Aid AidInoperative
Inoperative orTele
Tele Aid
Aid
Not Activated Not Activated message appears in the
multifunction display after the system self-
diagnosis.
If a malfunction is indicated as outlined
above, the system may not operate as expected. In the event of an emergency, help
will have to be summoned by other means.
Have the system checked at the nearest
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or contact
the following service hotlines:
R
USA: Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372)
or 1-866-990-9007
R Canada: Customer Service at
1-888-923-8367
Emergency call Important safety notes
!
You must have a license agreement to
activate the mbrace service. Ensure that
your system is activated and ready for use,
and press the 00D9MB Info call button to
register. If one of these steps is not carried
out, it may not be possible to activate the
system.
If you have questions about the activation,
contact one of the following telephone
hotlines:
R USA: Mercedes-Benz Customer
Assistance center at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes
(1-800-367-6372) or 1-866-990-9007
R Canada: Customer Service at
1-888-923-8367
General notes
An emergency call is dialed automatically if
an air bag or Emergency Tensioning Device is
triggered.
i You cannot end an automatically
triggered emergency call yourself.
An emergency call can also be initiated
manually.
As soon as the emergency call has been
initiated, the indicator lamp in the SOS button
flashes. The Connecting Call Connecting Call message
appears in the multifunction display.
The audio output is muted. Features
205Stowage an d features Z
enforcement agency is informed of the
location of the vehicle.
i If the anti-theft alarm system is active for
longer than 30 seconds, mbrace
automatically informs the Mercedes-Benz
Customer Assistance Center. Rear spoiler
The rear spoiler improves the handling of the
vehicle. It adapts the vehicle's aerodynamics
to the operating conditions, dependent on the
speed of the vehicle. Example: Coupe
i
If the vehicle is equipped with AMG
adaptive sport suspension system, the
button is in the switch strip above the air
conditioning control panel.
Only use button 0043to extend and retract the
rear spoiler manually for cleaning.
Button 0043is not used to operate the rear
spoiler.
If you drive at speeds above 75 mph
(120 km/h), the rear spoiler extends
automatically. Button 0043flashes until the rear
spoiler has extended and then lights up in red.
If you drive at speeds above 50 mph
(80 km/h), the rear spoiler remains
extended. Button 0043remains lit in red.
If you drive at speeds below 50 mph
(80 km/h), the rear spoiler retracts
automatically. Button 0043flashes until the rear
spoiler has retracted and then goes out. Extending and retracting the rear
spoiler manually You can extend and retract the rear spoiler
manually for cleaning.
G
WARNING
Body parts could become trapped if you
manually retract the rear spoiler. There is a
risk of injury.
Make sure that nobody is within the range of
movement of the rear spoiler. Release the
switch immediately if somebody becomes
trapped. The rear spoiler then extends again.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
! Do not enter an automatic car wash with
the rear spoiler extended. Otherwise, the
rear spoiler may be damaged.
Only extend the rear spoiler in order to
clean it by hand. Retract it again when you
have finished cleaning it.
X Close the trunk lid.
X Select key position 2with the Start/Stop
button (Y page 119).
X To extend: press button 0043.
The rear spoiler is extended.
Button 0043flashes until the rear spoiler has
extended and then lights up in red.
X To retract: press and hold button 0043until
the rear spoiler is completely retracted.
Button 0043flashes until the rear spoiler has
retracted and then goes out.
Rear Spoiler retracts manually Rear Spoiler retracts manually
appears in the display.
i If you release button 0043while retracting
the rear spoiler, it extends again
automatically. 210
FeaturesStowage and features
Alternatively, you can call the following
telephone assistance services:
R USA: Mercedes-Benz Customer
Assistance Center at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes
R Canada: Customer Service at
1-800-387-0100
i Notes about the declaration of conformity
can be found here (Y page 22).
USA: FCC ID: CB2HMIHL4
Canada: IC: 279B-HMIHL4
Programming Programing buttons
Pay attention to the "Important safety notes"
(Y page 211). Integrated garage door opener in the rear-view
mirror
Garage door remote control 0083is not part of
the integrated garage door opener.
X Before programing for the first time, clear
the integrated garage door opener memory
(Y page 214).
X Select key position 2with the Start/Stop
button ( Ypage 119).
X Press and hold one of buttons 0044to0085 on
the integrated garage door opener.
After a short time, indicator lamp 0043lights
up yellow.
i Indicator lamp 0043lights up yellow as soon
as button 0044,0087or0085 is programed for the
first time. If the selected button has already
been programed, indicator lamp 0043will only light up yellow after ten seconds have
elapsed.
X Release button 0044,0087or0085.
Indicator lamp 0043flashes yellow.
X Point garage door remote control 0083
towards buttons 0044to0085 on the rear-view
mirror at a distance of 2 to 8 inches (5 to
20 cm).
i The required distance between remote
control 0083and the integrated garage door
opener depends on the garage door drive
system. Several attempts might be
necessary. You should test every position
for at least 25 seconds before trying
another position.
X Press and hold button 0084on remote control
0083 until indicator lamp 0043lights up green.
If indicator lamp 0043lights up green or
flashes, then programing was successful.
X Release button 0084on remote control 0083for
the garage door drive system.
X If indicator lamp 0043lights up red: repeat
the programing procedure for the
corresponding button on the rear-view
mirror. When doing so, vary the distance
between remote control 0083and the rear-
view mirror.
i If the indicator lamp flashes green after
successful programing, the garage door
system is using a rolling code. After
programing, you must synchronize the
garage door opener integrated in the rear-
view mirror with the receiver of the garage
door system.
Synchronizing the rolling code
Pay attention to the "Important safety notes"
(Y page 211).
Your vehicle must be within reach of the
garage door or exterior gate drive. Make sure
that neither your vehicle nor any persons/
objects are present within the sweep of the
door or gate. 212
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