Tail lamps
LightsBulb type
:High-mounted brake
lampLED
;License plate lampLED
=Rear fog lamp (driver's
side)P 21 W
?Backup lampP 21 W
ABrake lamp/tail lamp/
standing lamp/turn sig-
nalP 21 W
Side marker lampLED
Tail lamps
Installing/removing the tail lamp
!Remove the tail lamps with care so as not to
damage the paintwork.
Because of the installation position,
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have
the tail lamp bulbs changed at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
Tail lamp
XTo remove: switch off the lighting system.
XOpen the tailgate/rear door.
iThe vehicle tool kit contains a screwdriver
(Ypage 270).
XUnscrew two side screws :.
XPress tail lamp;out as far as bolts =.
XRemove tail lamp;out from bolts =.
XPull the connector off the bulb holder of the
tail lamp.
XTo install:press the connector into the bulb
holder of the tail lamp.
XPress the tail lamp sideways onto bolts =
and slide onto the vehicle.
XTighten two side screws :.
Standard tail lamp
XRemove the tail lamp (Ypage 103).
XUnscrew three screws:and remove bulb
holder ;from the tail lamp.
Bulb holder
=
Turn signals/brake lamps/tail lamps/
standing lamps
?Backup lamps
ARear fog lamp (driver's side only)
XApply light pressure to the corresponding
bulb, turn it counter-clockwise and remove it
from the bulb holder.
XPress the new bulb into the socket and screw
it in clockwise.
XInsert bulb holder ;into the tail lamp and
tighten all three screws :.
XInstall the tail lamp (Ypage 103).
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Lights and windshield wipers
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Rear doors
Rear window wipers (example: left rear door)
XFold wiper arm=away from the rear window.
XPress both retaining clips ;together in the
direction of the arrow and swing wiper
blade :away from wiper arm =.
XPull wiper blade:up and out of the retainer
on wiper arm =.
XSlide new wiper blade :into the retainer on
wiper arm =.
XPress new wiper blade :onto wiper arm =
until you hear retaining clips ;engage.
XFold wiper arm =back onto the rear window.
Problems with the windshield wipers
ProblemPossible causes/consequences and MSolutions
The windshield wiper
jams.Leaves or snow, for example, may be obstructing the windshield wiper
movement. The wiper motor has switched off.
XStop the vehicle as soon as possible, paying attention to road and
traffic conditions.
XFor safety reasons, you should remove the key from the ignition
lock.
XRemove the cause of the obstruction.
XSwitch on the windshield wipers again.
The windshield wiper
does not move at all.There is a malfunction in the windshield wiper drive.
XSelect another wiper speed on the combination switch.
XHave the windshield wipers checked at a qualified specialist work-
shop.
The windshield washer
fluid from the spray noz-
zles no longer hits the
center of the wind-
shield/rear window.The spray nozzles are misaligned.
XHave the spray nozzles checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
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Lights and windshield wipers
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quickly, in particular at low outside tempera-
tures. Only switch on air-recirculation mode for
a short time.
Air-conditioning system or dual-zone
automatic climate control
XSwitch on climate control (Ypage 111).
XPress thehbutton.
If the indicator lamp in the hbutton lights
up, air-recirculation mode is activated.
Air-recirculation mode switches on automati-
cally:
Rat high outside temperatures.
Rwhile driving in a tunnel (only vehicles with a
navigation system).
The indicator lamp in the hbutton is then not
lit up. Outside air is added automatically after
about 30 minutes.
Air-recirculation mode is deactivated automati-
cally:
Rafter approximately five minutes at outside
temperatures below about 45 ‡ (7 †)
Rafter approximately five minutes when the
cooling with air-dehumidification function is
deactivated
Rafter approximately 30 minutes at outside
temperatures above about 45 ‡ (7 †) and
when the cooling with air-dehumidification
function is active
Convenience opening/pre-entry cli-
mate control
GWARNING
During convenience opening, body parts
could be drawn in or become trapped
between the side window and the door frame.
There is a risk of injury.
Monitor the entire opening procedure when
using convenience opening. When opening,
make sure that nobody touches the side win- dow. Release the %switch immediately if
somebody becomes trapped, to interrupt the
opening procedure.
XPre-entry climate control and conveni-
ence opening with the key: press and hold
the % button on the key.
The side windows open automatically and the
blower of the climate control system is acti-
vated.
XRelease the %button.
iAt high interior temperatures, the blower is
also switched on when a door is opened. This
means that slightly cooled air enters the vehi-
cle interior after the engine is started, to cool
the vehicle more rapidly.
Switching the residual heat function
on/off
General notes
Only vehicles with dual-zone automatic climate
control have the residual heat function.
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 com-
partment of the vehicle for approximately
30 minutes. The heating or ventilation time
depends on the set interior temperature.
Switching the function on/off
XTurn the key to position 0in the ignition lock
or remove it.
XPress the Ìbutton.
If the residual heat function is activated, the
indicator lamp in the Ìbutton comes on.
The blower will run at a low speed regardless
of the airflow setting.
If you activate the residual heat function at
high temperatures, only the auxiliary ventila-
tion will be activated. The blower then runs at
medium speed.
The residual heat function switches off auto-
matically
Rafter approximately 30 minutes
Rif the starter battery's condition of charge is
too low
Rwhen you switch on the ignition
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Climate control
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Key positions
gTo insert/remove thekey, to loc kth esteer -
ing whee l
1To unlockth esteering wheel, powe rsupply
for som econsumer s(e.g. th eradio)
2To switch on th eignition ,powe rsupply for
all consumers, preglow and drive position
3To start th eengin e
iIf theke ydoes no tbelong to th evehicle, it
can still be turne din th eignition lock. How-
ever, th eignition will no tbe switched on .The
engin ecanno tbe started.
Prepa ring for a journey
Visual check ofthe vehicle exteri or
XIn particular, checkth efollowin gcomponent s
on th evehicle, and on th etrailer as necessary:
Rlicense plates, vehicl elighting ,tur nsignals,
brak elamp sand wiper blade sfor dir tand
damag e
Rtires and wheels for fir mseating ,correc t
tire pressur eand general condition
Rtrailer to whitch for play and securit y
The trailer couplin gis on eof th emos t
important vehicl epart swit hregard to roa d
safety. Observ eth enote son operation ,
car eand maintenance of th etrailer to w
hitch (see th emanufacturer' soperating
instructions).
XRectify any noticeable defects before com-
mencin gth ejourney.
Checks in the vehicle
Emergency equipment/first-aid kit
XChec kth eequipmen tto mak esur ethat it is
accessible, complet eand read yfor use.
The first aid and breakdown assistanc eequip -
men tis located:
Rin th efron tdoor stowage compartments
Rin th eseat base of th elef tfron tseat
Rin th erear stowage compartmen ton th eright -
han dside of th evehicl e (Ypage 270)
Vehicle lighting
XTurn th eke yto position 2in th eignition lock.
XChec kth elighting system wit hth eaid of a
secon dperson .
XReplacedefective bulbs (Ypage 100).
Before driving off
GWARNIN G
Objects in th edriver's footwell may restrict
th eclearance around th epedal sor bloc k a
depressed pedal .This jeopardizes th eoper -
ating and roa dsafet yof th evehicle. There is a
ris kof an accident.
Stow all objects securel yin th evehicl eso that
they do no tget int oth edriver's footwell.
Whe nusin gfloormats or carpets, mak esur e
that they are properly secured so that they do no tslip or obstruct th epedals. Do no tplac e
several floormats or carpet son to pof on e
another.
GWARNIN G
Unsuitable footwear can hinder correc tusage
of th epedals, e.g. :
Rshoes withthick sole s
Rshoes withhigh heel s
Rslippers
There is aris kof an accident.
Wear suitable footwear to ensur ecorrec t
usage of th epedals.
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XStow luggage items securely. Secure the load
as per the loading guidelines (Ypage 242).
XMake sure that the floormats and carpets are
properly secured so that they cannot slip and
obstruct the pedals.
XClose all doors.
Starting the engine
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling
these exhaust gases leads to poisoning. There
is a risk of fatal injury. Therefore never leave
the engine running in enclosed spaces with-
out sufficient ventilation.
!Do not depress the accelerator when start-
ing the engine.
XBefore starting the engine, make sure that:
Rall the doors are closed.
Rall the vehicle occupants are wearing their
seat belts correctly.
Rthe parking brake is applied.
iIf you depress the brake pedal before start-
ing the engine, the pedal travel may be shorter
and pedal resistance higher.
If you depress the brake pedal again after
starting the engine, pedal travel and resist-
ance will be back to normal again.
Automatic transmission
XShift the transmission to position P
(Ypage 127).
The transmission position indicator in the dis-
play shows P.
You can also start the engine in neutral N.
Starting the engine
XTurn the key to position3in the ignition lock
(Ypage 121) and release it as soon as the
engine is running.
Driving off
Automatic transmission
GWARNING
If the engine speed is above the idling speed
and you engage transmission position Dor R,
the vehicle could pull away suddenly. There is
a risk of an accident.
When engaging transmission position Dor R,
always firmly depress the brake pedal and do not simultaneously accelerate.
!Only shift into reverse gear Rwhen the vehi-
cle is stationary. Otherwise, you could dam-
age the transmission.
XDepress the brake pedal and keep it
depressed.
The parking lock is released.
XShift the transmission to position Dor R.
On vehicles with a reverse warning feature, a
warning signal sounds when reverse gear Ris
engaged to alert other road users
(
Ypage 123).
XRelease the parking brake (Ypage 134).
The F (only USA) or J(only Canada)
indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes
out.
XRelease the brake pedal.
Hill start assist automatically maintains the
brake pressure for about another two sec-
onds after the brake pedal is released. This
makes it possible to pull away without the
vehicle immediately rolling back
(
Ypage 123).
XCarefully depress the accelerator pedal.
It is only possible to shift the transmission from
position Pto the desired position if you depress
the brake p
edal. Only then is the parking lock
released. If the brake pedal is not depressed, the
DIRECT SELECT lever can still be moved but the
parking lock remains engaged.
The vehicle locks centrally once you have pulled
away. The locking knobs in the doors drop down.
You can open the doors from the inside at any
time.
You can also deactivate the automatic locking
feature (
Ypage 74).
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Driving and parking
Selecting transmission positions
!If the engine speed is too high or the vehicle
is moving, do not shift the automatic trans-
mission directly from Dto R, from Rto Dor
directly to P. The automatic transmission
could otherwise be damaged.
!Only shift the automatic transmission to R
when the vehicle is stationary.
XIf park position Pis selected, depress the
brake pedal to change the transmission posi-
tion.
XDrive position D: push the DIRECT SELECT
lever down beyond the 1st point of resist-
ance.
XReverse gear R: push the DIRECT SELECT
lever up beyond the 1st point of resistance.
iThe ECO start/stop function is not available
when reverse gear is engaged. Further infor-
mation can be found under "ECO start/stop
function" (
Ypage 123).
XNeutral N: push the DIRECT SELECT lever up
or down as far as the 1st point of resistance.
iWhen you switch off the engine, the auto-
matic transmission shifts to Nautomatically.
XPark position P: press the button of the
DIRECT SELECT lever in the direction of arrow
P.
Park position Pis engaged automatically if you:
Rremove the key
Ropen the driver's door while the vehicle is sta-
tionary or traveling at very low speeds and the
transmission is in position Dor R
If you want the automatic transmission to
remain in neutral Nafter you switch off the
engine, you must leave the key in the ignition
lock. This is necessary, for example, when wash-
ing the vehicle in a car wash with a conveyor.
Transmission positions
BPark position
This prevents the vehicle from rolling
away when stopped. Do not shift the
transmission into position Punless
the vehicle is stationary.
The automatic transmission shifts to P automatically if you:
Rremove the key
Ropen the driver's door while the
vehicle is stationary or traveling at
very low speeds and the transmis-
sion is in position Dor R.
The parking lock should not be used
as a brake when parking. Always
apply the parking brake as well once
you have parked the vehicle.
CReverse gear
Only shift the transmission to Rwhen
the vehicle is stationary.
ANeutral
No power is transmitted from the
engine to the drive wheels. Releasing
the brakes will allow you to move the
vehicle freely, e.g. by pushing or tow-
ing.
If ESP
®is deactivated or faulty: shift
the transmission to position Nif the
vehicle is in danger of skidding, e.g.
on icy roads.
When you switch off the engine, the
automatic transmission automati-
cally shifts into neutral N.
!If the engine is switched off, roll-
ing in neutral Ncan damage the
power transmission and result in
transmission damage.
7Drive
The automatic transmission changes
gear itself. All forward gears are avail-
able.
You can influence gearshifts with
your choice of drive program. You
can also restrict the shift range.
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Do not get into the vehicle again during the refu-
eling process. Otherwise, electrostatic charge
could build up again.
HEnvironmental note
If fuels are handled improperly, they pose a
danger to persons and the environment. Do
not allow fuels to run into the sewage system,
the surface waters, the ground water or into
the ground.
!Do not switch on the ignition if you acciden-
tally refuel with the wrong fuel. Otherwise, the
fuel will enter the fuel lines. Notify a qualified
specialist workshop and have the fuel tank
and fuel lines drained completely.
!Overfilling the fuel tank could damage the
fuel system.
!Take care not to spill any fuel on painted
surfaces. You could otherwise damage the
paintwork.
!Use a filter when adding fuel from a fuel can.
The fuel lines and/or the fuel injection system
could otherwise be blocked by particles from
the fuel can.
You will find further information about fuel and
fuel grades under "Service products and capaci-
ties" (
Ypage 305).
Refueling procedure
:Fuel filler flap
;Fuel filler cap
=Tire pressure table (Ypage 280)
?Fuel filler neck
Fuel filler flap :is on the left side of the vehicle
behind the front door. It is only possible to open fuel filler flap :when the front door is open.
XRemove the key from the ignition lock.
XOpen the front left-hand door first, and then
fuel filler flap :.
XClose all vehicle doors to prevent fuel vapors
from entering the vehicle interior.
XTurn fuel filler cap ;counter-clockwise,
remove it and let it hang from the strap.
XCompletely insert the filler neck of the fuel
pump nozzle into tank ?and refuel.
XOnly fill the tank until the pump nozzle
switches off. Fuel may otherwise leak out.
XReplace tank filler cap ;on tank ?and turn
clockwise.
You will hear a click when the fuel filler cap is
closed fully.
XOpen the front left-hand door first, and then
close filler flap :.
Problems with the fuel and fuel tank
If your vehicle is losing fuel, the fuel lines or the
fuel tank are defective.
XTurn the SmartKey immediately to position 0
in the ignition lock and remove it.
XDo not restart the engine under any circum-
stances.
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
Parking
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Flammable material such as leaves, grass or
twigs may ignite if they come into contact with
hot parts of the exhaust system or exhaust
gas flow. There is a risk of fire.
Park the vehicle so that no flammable mate-
rials come into contact with parts of the vehi-
cle which are hot. Take particular care not to
park on dry grassland or harvested grain
fields.
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Switching off the engine
Important safety notes
GWARNING
The automatic transmission switches to neu-
tral position Nwhen you switch off the engine.
The vehicle may roll away. There is a risk of an
accident.
After switching off the engine, always switch
to parking position P. Prevent the parked vehi-
cle from rolling away by applying the parking
brake.
!If the coolant temperature is very high, e.g.
after driving on hilly roads, leave the engine
running at idle speed for about two minutes
before turning it off.
This allows the coolant temperature to return
to normal.
Vehicles with automatic transmission
XStop the vehicle.
XShift the transmission to position P.
XApply the parking brake.
XTurn the key to position0in the ignition lock
and remove it.
The immobilizer is activated.
If you switch the engine off with the trans-
mission in position Ror D, the automatic
transmission shifts to Nautomatically.
If you then open one of the front doors or
remove the key from the ignition, the auto-
matic transmission automatically shifts to P.
If you shift the automatic transmission to N
before switching off the engine, the automatic
transmission remains in Neven if a front door
is opened.
XSecure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling
away (Ypage 133).
Parking the vehicle for a long period
If you leave the vehicle parked for longer than
four weeks, the battery may be damaged by
exhaustive discharging.
XDisconnect the battery (Ypage 259).
or
XConnect the battery to a trickle charger.
Be sure to observe the notes on charging the batteries (
Ypage 262).
You can obtain information about trickle
chargers from a qualified specialist work-
shop.
If you leave the vehicle parked for longer than 6
weeks, the vehicle may suffer damage as a
result of lack of use.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop and seek
advice.
Driving tips
General notes
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If you switch off the ignition while driving,
safety-relevant functions are only available
with limitations, or not at all. This could affect, for example, the power steering and the brake
boosting effect. You will require considerably
more effort to steer and brake. There is a risk
of an accident.
Do not switch off the ignition while driving.
GWARNING
If you operate mobile communication equip-
ment while driving, you will be distracted from traffic conditions. You could also lose control
of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
Only operate this equipment when the vehicle
is stationary.
Observe the legal requirements of the country in
which you are driving. Some jurisdictions pro-
hibit the driver from using a mobile phone while driving a vehicle.
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