
Exterior lights ................................ 279
Gear or selector lever .................... 280
Interior........................................... 280
Matte finish ................................... 277
Notes ............................................. 275
Paint .............................................. 277
Plastic trim .................................... 280
Power washe r................................ 277
Rear view camera .......................... 279
Roof lining ...................................... 282
Seat belt ........................................ 282
Seat cove r..................................... 281
Sensors ......................................... 279
Steering wheel ............................... 280
Trim pieces .................................... 281
Washing by hand ........................... 276
Wheels ........................................... 278
Windows ........................................ 278
Wiper blades .................................. 278
Wooden trim .................................. 281
Cargo compartment cover
Important safety notes .................. 256
Installing/removing ....................... 256
Notes/how to use ......................... 256
Cargo compartment enlargement ... 252
Cargo compartment floor
Height adjustment ......................... 258
Important safety notes .................. 257
Opening/closing ............................ 258
Stowage well (under )..................... 257
Cargo net
Attaching ....................................... 257
Important safety information ......... 256
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 255
CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 199
Center console
Lower section .................................. 33
Upper section .................................. 32
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 205
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey )........ 70
Changing bulbs
High-beam headlamp s................... 111
License plate lighting ..................... 113
Low-beam headlamp s.................... 111
Rear fog lamp ................................ 112 Reversing lamps ............................ 112
Turn signals (front) ......................... 112
Child
Restraint system .............................. 55
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 58
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 56
On the front-passenger sea t............ 58
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 58
Top Tether ....................................... 57
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 59
Rear doors ....................................... 59
Children
Special seat belt retractor ............... 55
Cigarette lighter ................................ 262
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ........................... 279
Climate control
Air-conditioning system ................. 121
Automatic climate control (dual-
zone) .............................................. 123
Controlling automaticall y............... 126
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 124
Defrosting the window s................. 128
Defrosting the windshield .............. 128
General notes ................................ 120
Indicator lamp ................................ 126
Information about using auto-
matic climate control ..................... 123
Notes on using the air-condition-
ing system ..................................... 121
Overview of systems ...................... 120
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 130
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 126
Refrigerant ..................................... 340
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 340
Setting the air distribution ............. 127
Setting the air vents ...................... 131
Setting the airflow ......................... 127
Setting the temperature ................ 126
Switching air-recirculation modeon/of f............................................ 130
Switching on/of f........................... 124
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 130
6Index

Indicator and warning lampsCOLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS .............................................. 246
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 29
Settings ........................................ .204
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 30
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 192
Interior lighting
Control .......................................... .109
Emergency lighting ........................ 109
Overview ........................................ 108
Reading lamp ................................. 108
J
Jack
Storage location ............................ 284
Using ............................................. 323
Jump starting (engine) ......................293
K
Key positions
Start/Stop button .......................... 135
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing feature ............ 83
Deactivation ..................................... 71
Locking ............................................ 71
Unlocking ......................................... 71
Kickdown
Driving tips ................................... .146
Manual drive program .................... 149
Knee bag .............................................. 46
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 203
Display message ............................ 226
Function/informatio n.................... 187
Lane Tracking package ..................... 185
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 56 License plate lamp
Changing bulb s.............................. 113
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 220
Light function, active
Display message ............................ 221
Light sensor (display message) ....... 222
Lights
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 107
Automatic headlamp mod e............ 104
Fog lamps ...................................... 105
Fogged up headlamp s.................... 108
Hazard warning lamps ................... 107
High beam flashe r.......................... 107
High-beam headlamp s................... 106
Light switch ................................... 104
Low-beam headlamp s.................... 105
Parking lamps ................................ 106
Rear fog lamp ................................ 105
Setting exterior lighting ................. 104
Standing lamps .............................. 106
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 205
Turn signals ................................... 106
LIM indicator lamp
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 164
Loading guidelines ............................ 248
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 78
Emergency locking ........................... 79
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 78
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 205
Low-beam headlamps
Changing bulb s.............................. 111
Display message ............................ 219
Switching on/of f........................... 105
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port .................................................. 95
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GWARNING
If the child restraint system is installed incor-rectly or is not secured, it can come loose in
the event of an accident, heavy braking or a
sudden change in direction. The child
restraint system could be thrown about, strik- ing vehicle occupants. There is an increased
risk of injury, possibly even fatal.
Always install child restraint systems prop-
erly, even if they are not being used. Make
sure that you observe the child restraint sys-
tem manufacturer's installation instructions.
You will find further information on stowing
objects, luggage or loads under "Loading
guidelines" ( Ypage 248).
GWARNING
Child restraint systems or their securing sys-
tems which have been damaged or subjected
to a load in an accident can no longer protect
as intended. The child cannot then be
restrained in the event of an accident, heavy
braking or sudden changes of direction. There is an increased risk of injury, possibly even
fatal.
Replace child restraint systems which have
been damaged or subjected to a load in an
accident as soon as possible. Have the secur-
ing systems on the child restraint system
checked at a qualified specialist workshop,
before you install a child restraint system
again.
The securing systems of child restraint sys-
tems are: R the seat belt system
R the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) securing rings
R the Top Tether anchorages
If it is absolutely necessary to carry a child on the front-passenger seat, be sure to observe
the information on the "Occupant Classifica-
tion System (OCS)" ( Ypage 47). There you
will also find information on deactivating the
front-passenger front air bag. All child restraint systems must meet the fol-
lowing standards:
R U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stand-
ards 213 and 225
R Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
213 and 210.2
Confirmation that the child restraint system
corresponds to the standards can be found
on an instruction label on the child restraint
system. This confirmation can also be found
in the installation instructions that are inclu-
ded with the child restraint system.
Observe the warning labels in the vehicle inte-
rior and on the child restraint system.
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat secur- ing system
GWARNING
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint systems
do not offer sufficient protective effect for
children whose weight is greater than 48 lbs
(22 kg) who are secured using the safety belt integrated in the child restraint system. In the
event of an accident, a child might not be
restrained correctly. This poses an increased
risk of injury or even fatal injury.
If the child weighs more than 48 lbs (22 kg),
only use LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint
systems with which the child is also secured
with the vehicle seat belt. Also secure the
child restraint system with the Top Tether
belt, if available.
Always comply with the manufacturer's
installation and operating instructions for the child restraint system used.
Before every trip, make sure that the LATCH- type (ISOFIX) child restraint system is
engaged correctly in both LATCH-type (ISO-
FIX) securing rings
!When installing the child restraint system,
make sure that the seat belt for the middle seat does not get trapped. The seat belt
could otherwise be damaged.
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Safety

:LATCH-type (ISOFIX) securing rings
X Install the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child
restraint system on both LATCH-type (ISO-
FIX) securing rings :.
ISOFIX is a standardized securing system for
specially designed child restraint systems on
the rear seats. LATCH-type (ISOFIX) securing rings :for two LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child
restraint systems are installed on the left and
right rear seats.
Non-LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seats may
also be used and can be installed using the
vehicle's seat belt system. Install the child
seat according to the manufacturer's instruc-
tions.
Top Tether
Introduction
Top Tether provides an additional connection between the child restraint system secured
with a LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat mount
and the vehicle. This helps reduce the risk of
injury even further. If the child restraint sys-
tem is equipped with a Top Tether belt, this
should always be used.
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If the rear seat backrests are not locked, they
could fold forwards in the event of an acci-
dent, heavy braking or sudden changes of
direction. As a result, child restraint systems
cannot perform their intended protective
function. Rear seat backrests that are not
locked can also cause additional injuries, e.g.in the event of an accident. This poses an
increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Always lock rear seat backrests after instal-
ling a Top Tether belt. Observe the lock veri-
fication indicator. Adjust the rear seat backr-
ests so that they are in an upright position.
If the rear backrest is not engaged and
locked, the red lock verification indicator will
be visible ( Ypage 252).
Top Tether anchorages
The Top Tether anchorages are located on the
rear side of the rear seat backrests.
X
Move head restraint :upwards.
X Release rear seat backrest =and fold it
forwards ( Ypage 252).
X Route Top Tether belt Bunder head
restraint :between the two head restraint
bars.
X Hook Top Tether hook Aof Top Tether belt
B into Top Tether anchorage ?.
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Safety
Z

Make sure that:
R Top Tether hook Ais hooked into Top
Tether anchorage ?as shown.
R Top Tether belt Bis not twisted.
R Top Tether belt Bis routed between rear
seat backrest =and cargo compart-
ment cover ;if cargo compartment
cover ;is installed.
R Top Tether belt Bis routed between the
rear seat backrest =and the cargo net if
the cargo net is installed.
X Swing back rear seat backrest =until it
engages.
The red lock verification indicator is no lon- ger visible.
X Install the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child
restraint system with Top Tether. Always
comply with the child restraint system
manufacturer's installation instructions
when doing so.
X Tension Top Tether belt B. Always comply
with the child restraint system manufactur- er's installation instructions when doing so.
X Move head restraint :back down again
slightly if necessary ( Ypage 95). Make
sure that you do not interfere with the cor-
rect routing of Top Tether belt B.
Child restraint system on the front-
passenger seat
General notes
Accident statistics show that children
secured in the rear seats are safer than chil-
dren secured in the front-passenger seat. For this reason, Mercedes-Benz strongly advises
that you install the child restraint system on a
rear seat.
If it is absolutely necessary to install a child
restraint system on the front-passenger seat,
be sure to observe the instructions and safety
notes on the "Occupant Classification System (OCS)" ( Ypage 47). You can thus avoid the risks that could arise
as a result of:
R an incorrectly categorized person in the
front-passenger seat
R the unintentional deactivation of the front-
passenger front air bag
R the unsuitable positioning of the child
restraint system, e.g. too close to the dash-
board
Rearward-facing child restraint system
If it is absolutely necessary to install a rear-
ward-facing child restraint system on the
front-passenger seat, always make sure that
the front-passenger front air bag is deactiva-
ted. Only if the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp is permanently lit ( Ypage 39)
is the front-passenger front air bag deactiva-ted.
Always observe the child restraint system
manufacturer's installation and operating
instructions.
Forward-facing child restraint system
If it is absolutely necessary to install a
forward-facing child restraint system on the
front-passenger seat, always move the front-
passenger seat as far back as possible. The
entire base of the child restraint system must
always rest on the seat cushion of the front-
passenger seat. The backrest of the child
restraint system must lie as flat as possible
against the backrest of the front-passenger
seat. The child restraint system must not
touch the roof or be subjected to a load by the
head restraint. Adjust the angle of the seat
backrest and the head restraint position
accordingly. Always make sure that the shoul- der belt strap is correctly routed from the
vehicle belt outlet to the shoulder belt guide
on the child restraint system. The shoulder
belt strap must be routed forwards and down-wards from the vehicle belt outlet. If neces-
sary, adjust the vehicle belt outlet and the
front-passenger seat accordingly.
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Safety