
the SmartKey and the corresponding door han-
dle should not be greater than 3 ft (1 m).
XTouch recessed sensor surface:on the
door handle until the side windows and the
sliding sunroof are fully closed.
XTouch recessed sensor surface :on the
door handle until the side windows are fully
closed.
iMake sure you only touch recessed sensor
surface :.
XMake sure that all the side windows and the
sliding sunroof are closed.
XMake sure that all the side windows are
closed.
XTo interrupt convenience closing: release
recessed sensor surface :on the door han-
dle.
Resetting the side windows
If a side window can no longer be closed fully,
you must reset it.
XClose all the doors.
XTurn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock.
XPull the corresponding switch on the door
control panel until the side window is com-
pletely closed (
Ypage 87).
XHold the switch for an additional second.
If the side window opens again slightly:
XImmediately pull the corresponding switch on
the door control panel until the side window is
completely closed (
Ypage 87).
XHold the switch for an additional second.
XIf the respective side window remains closed
after the button is released, then it has been set correctly. If this is not the case, repeat the
steps above again.
Side
windows89
Openin gan d closing
Z

Problems with the side windows
GWARNING
If you close a side window again immediately after it has been blocked or reset, the side window
closes with increased or maximum force. The reversing feature is then not active. Parts of the
body could be trapped in the closing area in the process. This poses an increased risk of injury or
even fatal injury.
Make sure that no parts of the body are in the closing area. To stop the closing process, release
the switch or push the switch again to reopen the side window.
ProblemPossible causes/consequences and MSolutions
A side window cannot be
closed because it is
blocked by objects, e.g.
leaves in the window
guide.XRemove the objects.
XClose the side window.
A side window cannot be
closed and you cannot
see the cause.If a side window is obstructed during closing and reopens again
slightly:
XImmediately after the window blocks, pull the corresponding switch
again until the side window has closed.
The side window is closed with increased force.
If a side window is obstructed again during closing and reopens again slightly:
XImmediately after the window blocks, pull the corresponding switchagain until the side window has closed.
The side window is closed without the automatic reversing feature.
Sliding sunroof
Important safety notes
GWARNING
While opening and closing the sliding sunroof, body parts in close proximity could become
trapped. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that no body parts are in close
proximity during the opening and closing pro-
cedures.
If somebody becomes trapped:
Rrelease the switch immediately, or
Rduring automatic operation, push the
switch briefly in any direction
The opening or closing procedure will be stop- ped.
GWARNING
If children operate the sliding sunroof they
could become trapped, particularly if they are left unsupervised. There is a risk of injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
!Only open the sliding sunroof if it is free of
snow and ice. Otherwise, malfunctions may
occur.
Do not allow anything to protrude from the
sliding sunroof. Otherwise, the seals could be
damaged.
!The weather can change abruptly. It could
start to rain or snow. Make sure that the slid- ing sunroof is closed when you leave the vehi-
cle. The vehicle electronics can be damaged if
water enters the vehicle interior.
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Opening and closing

Resonance noises can occur in addition to the
usual airflow noises when th esliding sunroo fis
open .The yare caused by minor pressur efluc -
tuation sin th evehicl einterior. Change th eposi-
tion of th esliding sunroo for open aside window
slightly to reduce or eliminate these noises .
Sliding sunroof reversing feature
The sliding sunroofis equipped wit han auto -
matic reversing feature. If asoli dobjec tblocks
or restrict sth esliding sunroo fduring th eclosin g
process, th esliding sunroo fopen sagain auto -
matically. However, th eautomatic reversing
feature is only an aid and is no t asubstitut efor
your attentiveness when closin gth esliding sun -
roof.
GWARNIN G
The reversing feature does no treact:
Rto soft, ligh tand thin objects ,e.g. small fin -
ger s
Rove rth elast 1/ 6in (4 mm) of th eclosin g
movement
Rduring resetting
Rwhen closin gth esliding sunroo fagain man -
ually immediately after automatic reversing
This mean sthat th ereversing feature canno t
preven tsomeon ebein gtrapped in these sit -
uations. There is aris kof injury.
Mak esur ethat no body part sare in close
proximit yduring th eclosin gprocedure .
If somebod ybecome strapped :
Rrelease th eswitch immediately, or
Rpress th eswitch in any direction during th e
automatic closin gprocess
The closin gprocess is stopped.
Operating the sliding sunroof
Opening and closing
:To rais e
;To open
=To close/lower
XTurn th eSmartKey to position 1or 2in th e
ignition lock.
XPress or pull th e3 switch in th ecorre-
sponding direction .
If you press th e3 switch beyon dth epoin tof
resistance, an automatic opening/closing proc-
ess is started in th ecorresponding direction .
You can stop automatic operation by pressing /
pullin gth eswitch again .The automatic opening
and raising feature is available only when th e
sliding sunroo fis closed.
The sun protection cover automatically open s
alon gwit hth esliding sunroof. You can open or
close th esun protection cover manually when
th esliding sunroo fis raised or closed.
You can continu eto operate th esliding sunroo f
after switching off th eengin eor removing th e
SmartKey from th eignition lock. This function
remain sactive for fiv eminute sor until you open
a fron tdoor .
Resetting
!If thesliding sunroo fstill canno tbe opened
or closed fully after resetting ,contact aquali-
fie dspecialist workshop.
Reset th esliding sunroo fif it does no tmov e
smoothly.
XTurn th eSmartKey to position 2in th eignition
lock.
XRaise th esliding sunroo ffully at th erear
(Ypage 91).
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Opening and closing
Z

Problems with the sliding sunroof
GWARNING
If you close the sliding sunroof again immediately after it has been blocked or reset, the sliding
sunroof closes with increased or maximum force. The reversing feature is then not active. Parts
of the body could be trapped in the closing area in the process. This poses an increased risk of
injury or even fatal injury.
Make sure that no parts of the body are in the closing area.
If somebody becomes trapped:
Rrelease the switch immediately, or
Rpress the switch in any direction during the automatic closing process
The closing process is stopped.
!If the sliding sunroof still cannot be opened or closed as a result of a malfunction, contact a
qualified specialist workshop.
ProblemPossible causes/consequences and MSolutions
The sliding sunroof can-
not be closed and you
cannot see the cause.If the sliding sunroof is obstructed during closing and reopens again
slightly:
XImmediately after the sliding sunroof blocks, pull the 3switch in
the overhead control panel down to the point of resistance and hold it until the sliding sunroof is closed.
The sliding sunroof is closed with increased force.
If the sliding sunroof is obstructed again during closing and then
reopens slightly:
XImmediately after the sliding sunroof blocks, pull the 3switch in
the overhead control panel down to the point of resistance and hold it until the sliding sunroof is closed.
The sliding sunroof is closed without the anti-entrapment feature.
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Folding the exterior mirrors in or out
electrically
This function is only available in Canada.
XTurn theSmartKey to position 1or 2in th e
ignition loc k (Ypage 127).
XBriefly press butto n:.
Both exterio rmirror sfol din or out .
iMakesure that th eexterio rmirror sare
always folded out fully while driving .They
could otherwise vibrate .
iIf you are driving fasterthan 30 mph
(47 km/h), you can no longer fol din th eexte -
rio rmirrors.
Setting the exterior mirrors
If th ebattery has been disconnected or com-
pletely discharged, th eexterio rmirror smust be
reset .The exterio rmirror swill otherwise no t
fol din when you select th e"Fold in mirror swhen
locking" function in th eon-board computer
(
Ypage 208).
XTurn th eSmartKey to position 1in th eignition
loc k (Ypage 127).
XBriefly press butto n:.
Folding the exterior mirrors in or out
automatically
This function is only available in Canada.
If th e"Fold in mirror swhen locking" function is
activated in th eon-board computer
(
Ypage 208):
Rth eexterio rmirror sfol din automatically as
soo nas you loc kth evehicl efrom th eoutside .
Rtheexterio rmirror sfol dout again automati-
call yas soo nas you unlock th evehicl eand
then open th edriver' sor front-passenger
door .
iIf theexterio rmirror shave been folded in
manually, they do no tfol dout .
Exterior mirror pushed out of position
If an exterio rmirror has been pushed out of
position ,procee das follows :
XVehicles without electricall yfolding exte-
rior mirrors :mov eth eexterio rmirror int o
th ecorrect position manually.
XVehicles with electricall yfolding exterior
mirrors :press and hold mirror-foldin gbutto n
until you hear aclick and then th emirror s
engage in position (
Ypage 104).
The mirror housing is engage dagain and you
can adjust th eexterio rmirror sas usual
(
Ypage 103).
Automatic anti-glare mirrors
GWARNIN G
Electrolyte may escape if th eglass in an auto -
matic anti-glare mirror breaks .The electrolyt e
is harmful and causes irritation .It must no t
come int ocontact wit hyour skin, eyes, res -
piratory organs or clothing or be swallowed.
Ther eis aris kof injury.
If you come int ocontact wit hth eelectrolyte,
observ eth efollowing:
RRins eoff th eelectrolyt efrom your skin
immediately wit hwater.
RImmediately rinse th eelectrolyt eout of
your eyes thoroughly wit hclean water.
RIf th eelectrolyt eis swallowed, immediately
rinse your mout hout thoroughly. Do no t
induce vomiting .
RIf electrolytecomes int ocontact wit hyour
skin or hair or is swallowed, seek medical
attention immediately.
RImmediately chang eout of clothing whic h
has come int ocontact wit helectrolyte.
RIf an allergic reaction occurs, seek medical
attention immediately.
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Seats, steering wheel and mirrors

The rear-view mirror and the exterior mirror on
the driver's side automatically go into anti-glare
mode if the following conditions are met simul-
taneously:
Rthe ignition is switched on and
Rincident light from headlamps strikes the sen-
sor in the rear-view mirror
The mirrors do not go into anti-glare mode if
reverse gear is engaged or if the interior lighting
is switched on.
Parking position for the exterior mir-
ror on the front-passenger side
Setting and storing the parking position
You can position the front-passenger side exte-
rior mirror in such a way that you can see the
rear wheel on that side as soon as you engage
reverse gear. You can store this position.
Using reverse gear
:Button for the driver's side exterior mirror
;Button for the front-passenger side exterior
mirror
=Adjustment button
?Memory button M
XStop the vehicle and turn the SmartKey to
position 2in the ignition lock (Ypage 127).
XPress button ;for the exterior mirror on the
front-passenger side.
XEngage reverse gear.
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side moves to the preset parking position.
XUse adjustment button =to adjust the exte-
rior mirror to a position that allows you to see the rear wheel and the curb.
The parking position is stored.
iIf you shift the transmission to another posi-
tion, the exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side returns to the driving position.
Using the memory button
You can store the parking position of the exte-
rior mirror on the front-passenger side using
memory button M?. The reverse gear must not
be engaged.
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the ignition
lock (Ypage 127).
XWith the exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side activated, use adjustment
button =to adjust the exterior mirror. In the
exterior mirror, the rear wheel and the curb
should be visible.
XPress memory button M? and one of the
arrows on adjustment button =within three
seconds.
The parking position is stored if the exterior
mirror does not move.
XIf the mirror moves out of position, repeat
these steps.
Calling up a stored parking position set-
ting
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the ignition
lock (Ypage 127).
XAdjust the exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side using button ;.
XEngage reverse gear.
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side moves to the stored parking position.
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger side
moves back to its original position:
Ras soon as you exceed a speed of 9 mph
(15 km/h)
Rif you press button :for the exterior mirror
on the driver's side
Memory function
Storing settings
GWARNING
If you use the memory function on the driver's side while driving, you could lose control of
Memory function105
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the vehicle as a result of the adjustments
being made. There is a risk of an accident.
Only use the memory function on the driver's
side when the vehicle is stationary.
GWARNING
Children could become trapped if they acti-
vate the memory function, particularly when
unattended. There is a risk of injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
GWARNING
When the memory function adjusts the seat or steering wheel, you and other vehicle occu-
pants – particularly children – could become
trapped. There is a risk of injury.
While the memory function is making adjust-
ments, make sure that no one has any body
parts in the sweep of the seat or steering
wheel. If somebody becomes trapped, imme-
diately release the memory function position
button. The adjustment process is stopped.
The memory function can be used at any time,
e.g. even when the SmartKey isn't in the ignition
lock.
With the memory function, you can store up to
three different settings, e.g. for three different
people.
The following settings are stored as a single
memory preset:
Rposition of the seat, backrest and head
restraint
Ractive multicontour seat: seat contour,
dynamic function level
Rdriver's side: position of the exterior mirrors
on the driver's and front-passenger sides
XAdjust the seat (Ypage 95).
XOn the driver's side, adjust the steering wheel (Ypage 100) and the exterior mirrors
(Ypage 103).
XPress memory button Mand one of the stor-
age position buttons 1,2 or 3within three
seconds.
The settings are stored in the selected preset
position. A tone sounds when the settings
have been completed.
Calling up a stored setting
XPress and hold the relevant storage position
button 1,2 or 3, until the seat, steering wheel
and exterior mirrors are in the stored position.
iThe setting procedure is interrupted as soon
as you release the storage position button.
106Memory function
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors

The evaluation of your driving style is carried out
using the following three categories:
RAcceleration(evaluation of all acceleration
processes):
-The bar fills up: moderate acceleration,
especially at higher speeds
-The bar empties: sporty acceleration
RConstant(assessment of driving behavior at
all times):
-The bar fills up: constant speed and avoid-
ance of unnecessary acceleration and
deceleration
-The bar empties: fluctuations in speed
RCoasting(assessment of all deceleration
processes):
-The bar fills up: anticipatory driving, keep-
ing your distance and early release of the
accelerator. The vehicle can coast without
use of the brakes.
-The bar empties: frequent braking
iAn economical driving style specially
requires driving at moderate engine speeds.
To achieve a higher value in the categories
Acceleration
and Constant:
Robserve the gearshift recommendations.
Rdrive in drive program E.
iOn long journeys at a constant speed, e.g.
on the highway, only the bar for Constantwill
change.
iThe ECO display summarizes the driving
characteristics from the start of the journey to
its completion. For this reason, the bars
change dynamically at the beginning of the
journey. On longer journeys, there are fewer
changes. For more dynamic changes, carry
out a manual reset.
For further information on the ECO display, see
(
Ypage 199).
Braking
Important safety notes
GWARNING
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 brak-
ing on a slippery road surface.
Downhill gradients
!On long and steep gradients, you must
reduce the load on the brakes by shifting to a lower gear in good time. This allows you to
take advantage of the engine's braking effect.
This helps you to avoid overheating the
brakes and wearing them out excessively.
When you take advantage of engine braking, a
drive wheel may not turn for some time, e.g.
on a slippery road surface. This could cause
damage to the drive train. This type of damage
is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz war-
ranty.
Do not depress the brake pedal continuously
while the vehicle is in motion, e.g. causing the
brakes to rub by constantly applying light pres-
sure to the pedal. This results in excessive and
premature wear to the brake pads.
Change into a lower gear in good time on long
and steep downhill gradients. This is especially
important if the vehicle is laden.
Heavy and light loads
GWARNING
If you rest your foot on the brake pedal while
driving, the braking system can overheat. This increases the stopping distance and can even
cause the braking system to fail. There is a
risk of an accident.
Never use the brake pedal as a footrest. Never
depress the brake pedal and the accelerator
pedal at the same time.
!Depressing the brake pedal constantly
results in excessive and premature wear to
the brake pads.
If the brakes have been subjected to a heavy
load, do not stop the vehicle immediately, but
drive on for a short while. This allows the airflow
to cool the brakes more quickly.
150Driving tips
Driving and parking