Glare from the side
XFold down sun visor:.
XPull sun visor:out of bracket =.
XSwing sun visor :to the side.
XSlide sun visor :horizontally as required.
XFold down additional sun visor ;to the wind-
shield.
Rear side window roller sunblinds
:Front left
;Front right
=Rear right
?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 prece-
dence.
XTo close fully:pull the corresponding switch
when the side window is closed.
XTo open fully:press the corresponding
switch.
iYou can use the switches on the rear doors
to close the rear roller sunblinds for the oppo-
site side.
Rear window roller sunblind
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Parts of the body could be trapped in the
sweep of the roller sunblind when the roller
sunblind is extended or retracted. There is a
risk of injury.
When extending or retracting make sure that
no parts of the body are in the sweep of the
roller sunblind. Briefly press the button again
if someone becomes trapped. The opening or
closing process is briefly stopped. The roller
sunblind then returns to its initial position.
!Make sure that the roller sunblind can move
freely. Otherwise, the roller sunblind or other
objects could be damaged.
At temperatures below Ò4 ‡ (Ò20 †) the roller
sunblind cannot be operated.
Extending/retracting from the driver's
seat
XTurn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock (Ypage 145).
XTo extend or retract: briefly press button:.
The roller sunblind fully extends or fully
retracts.
XTo stop: briefly press button :again.
The roller sunblind stops briefly and moves
back into the out-of-use position.
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Extending/retracting from the rear
XTurn the SmartKey to position1or 2in the
ignition lock (Ypage 145).
XTo extend: pull switch:upwards and let go.
The roller sunblind extends fully.
XTo stop extending: press switch:down-
wards briefly.
The roller sunblind stops briefly and then
retracts again.
XTo retract: press switch :downwards
beyond the point of resistance and let go.
The roller sunblind retracts fully.
XTo stop retracting: pull switch:up.
The roller sunblind stops briefly and then
extends again.
When the override feature for the rear side win-
dows is activated (
Ypage 65), the uswitch
cannot be operated. The roller sunblind can only be extended and retracted from the driver's
seat.
Ashtray
Front ashtray
Front ashtray (example: Mercedes‑Maybach)
XTo open: briefly press marking ?.
Stowage compartment =opens.
XTo remove the insert: grip the sides of
insert :, push it forward and pull it
upwards ;.
XTo re-install the insert: press insert:into
the drawer until it engages.
XTo close: press stowage compartment =
closed until it locks.
Rear compartment ashtray
The ashtray is located in the stowage compart-
ment in the rear door. To use it, you can place it
in a cup holder or hold it in your hand.
XRemove the ashtray from retainer :in the
rear door.
XTo open: fold lid;upwards.
XTo close: press lid;downwards.
If you are not using the ashtray, close it and
place it in the retainer in the rear door.
Cigarette lighter
Important safety notes
GWARNING
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:
Rthe hot cigarette lighter falls
Ra child holds the hot cigarette lighter to
objects, for example
There is a risk of fire and injury.
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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.
Cigarette lighter in the front compart-
ment
Front cigarette lighter (example:
Mercedes‑Maybach)
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the ignition
lock (Ypage 145).
XTo open: briefly press marking =.
Stowage compartment ;opens.
XPress in cigarette lighter :.
Cigarette lighter :will pop out automatically
when the heating element is red-hot.
XTo close: press stowage compartment ;
closed until it locks.
Cigarette lighter in the rear compart-
ment
Vehicles with a rear bench seat or electri-
cally adjustable rear seats
Vehicles without a Rear Seat Entertainment Sys-
tem
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the ignition
lock (Ypage 145).
XTo open: briefly press cover ;at the top.
The compartment opens.
XPress in cigarette lighter :.
Cigarette lighter :will pop out automatically
when the heating element is red-hot.
XTo close: press cover ;closed until it locks.
Vehicles with a Rear Seat Entertainment Sys-
tem:
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the ignition
lock (Ypage 145).
XTo open: briefly press cover ;at the top.
The compartment opens.
XPress in cigarette lighter :.
Cigarette lighter :will pop out automatically
when the heating element is red-hot.
XTo close: press cover ;closed until it locks.
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Vehicles with individual seats in the rear
Example: Sedan
XPress lid:of the socket compartment
briefly.
The socket compartment opens.
XPress in cigarette lighter ;.
Cigarette lighter ;will pop out automatically
when the heating element is red-hot.
12 V sockets
General notes
XTurn the SmartKey to position 1in the ignition
lock (Ypage 145).
The sockets can be used for accessories with a maximum draw of 180 W (15 A). Accessories
include such items as chargers for mobile
phones.
If you use the sockets for long periods when the
engine is switched off, the battery may dis-
charge.
An emergency cut-out ensures that the on-
board voltage does not drop too low. If the on-
board voltage is too low, the power to the sock-
ets is automatically cut. This ensures that there is sufficient power to start the engine.
Socket in the front center console
XTo open: briefly press marking =.
Stowage compartment :opens.
XLift up the cover of socket ;.
XTo close:press stowage compartment :
closed until it locks.
Socket in the rear compartment
Vehicles with a rear bench seat or electri-
cally adjustable rear seats
Vehicles without a Rear Seat Entertainment Sys-
tem
XTo open: briefly press cover ;at the top.
The compartment opens.
XLift up the cover of socket :.
XTo close:press cover ;closed until it locks.
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Vehicles with a Rear Seat Entertainment Sys-
tem:
XTo open:briefly press cover ;at the top.
The compartment opens.
XLift up the cover of socket :.
XTo close:press cover ;closed until it locks.
On vehicles with a 115 V socket, there is no 12
V socket in the center console in the rear com-
partment.
Vehicles with individual seats in the rear
Example: Sedan
XPress lid :of the socket compartment
briefly.
The socket compartment opens.
XLift up the cover of socket ;.
Socket in the trunk
XLift up the cover of socket:.
115 V socket
Important safety notes
GDANGER
When a suitable device is connected, the
115 V power socket will be carrying a high
voltage. You could receive an electric shock if the connector cable or the 115 V power
socket is pulled out of the trim or is damaged
or wet. There is a risk of fatal injury.
RUse only connector cables that are dry and
free of damage.
RWhen the ignition is off, make sure that the
115 V power socket is dry.
RHave the 115 V power socket checked or
replaced immediately at a qualified speci-
alized workshop if it is damaged or has been
pulled out of the trim.
RNever plug the connector cable into a 115 V
power socket that is damaged or has been
pulled out of the trim.
GDANGER
If you reach into the power socket or plug
inappropriate devices into the power socket,
you could receive an electric shock. There is a
risk of fatal injury.
Only connect appropriate devices to the
power socket.
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!Note that work and repairs on the 115 V
power socket should only be carried out by
qualified specialist personnel.
General notes
The 115 V power socket provides an alternating
voltage of 115 V so that small electronic devices
can be connected. These devices, such as
games consoles, chargers and laptops, must not
consume more than a maximum of 150 watts
altogether.
Requirements for operation of these devices:
Rthe electronic device that you connect has a
suitable connector and conforms to stand-
ards specific to the country you are in.
Rthe plug of the electronic device is plugged
correctly into 115 V power socket.
Rthe maximum wattage of the device to be
connected must not exceed 150 watts.
Rthe on-board power supply is within a permis- sible voltage range.
Rthe 12 V sockets in the center console in the
front compartment (Ypage 296) and in the
trunk are functional (Ypage 297).
Using the 115 V power socket
The 115 V socket is in the center console in the
rear compartment on vehicles with a rear bench
seat or electrically adjustable rear seats.
XTo switch on: switch the ignition on.
XOpen flap=.
XInsert the plug of the electronic device into
115 V power socket :.
Indicator lamp ;lights up.
XTo switch off: remove the connector from
115 V socket :.
Ensure that you do not pull on the cord.
The 115 V socket is in the armrest on vehicles
with individual seats in the rear.
XOpen the armrest (Ypage 283).
XTo switch on: switch the ignition on.
XOpen flap=.
XInsert the plug of the electronic device into
115 V power socket :.
Indicator lamp ;lights up.
XTo switch off: remove the connector from
115 V socket :.
Ensure that you do not pull on the cord.
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The system is available if:
Rit has been activated and is operational
Rthe corresponding mobile phone network is
available for transmitting data to the Cus-
tomer Center
Ra service subscription is available
Determining the location of the vehicle on a map
is only possible if:
RGPS reception is available.
Rthe vehicle position can be forwarded to the
Customer Assistance Center.
The mbrace system
To adjust the volume during a call, proceed as
follows:
XPress the WorX button on the multi-
function steering wheel.
or
XUse the multimedia system volume control.
The system offers various services, e.g.:
RAutomatic and manual emergency call
RRoadside Assistance call
RInfo call
You can find information and a description of all
available features under "Owners Online" at
http://www.mbusa.com.
System self-test
After you have switched on the ignition, the sys-
tem carries out a self-diagnosis.
A malfunction in the system has been detected if one of the following occurs:
RThe indicator lamp in the SOS button does notcome on during the system self-test.
RThe indicator lamp in the FRoadside
Assistance button does not light up during
self-diagnosis of the system.
Rthe indicator lamp in the ïInfo call button
does not light up during the system self-diag-
nosis
RThe indicator lamp in one or more of the fol-
lowing buttons continues to light up red after the system self-diagnosis:
-SOS button
-F Roadside Assistance call button
-Info call buttonï
Rafter the system self-diagnosis, the Inoper‐ativeorServiceNotActivatedmessage
appears in the multifunction display.
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
Mercedes-Benz Service Center or contact the
following service hotlines:
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) or
1-866-990-9007
Emergency call
Important safety notes
GWARNING
It can be dangerous to remain in the vehicle,
even if you have pressed the SOS button in an emergency if:
Ryou see smoke inside or outside of the vehi-
cle, e.g. if there is a fire after an accident
Rthe vehicle is on a dangerous section of
road
Rthe vehicle is not visible or cannot easily beseen by other road users, particularly when
dark or in poor visibility conditions
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
Leave the vehicle immediately in this or simi-
lar situations as soon as it is safe to do so.
Move to a safe location along with other vehi-
cle occupants. In such situations, secure the
vehicle in accordance with national regula-
tions, e. g. with a warning triangle.
General notes
Observe the notes on system activation
(Ypage 300).
An emergency call is dialed automatically if an
air bag or Emergency Tensioning Device is trig-
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Specifying and sending the destination
address
XGo to the website http://maps.google.com
and enter a destination address into the entry
field.
XTo send the destination address to the e-
mail address of your mbrace account:
click on the corresponding button on the web-
site.
Example:
If you select 'Send to vehicle' and then
'Mercedes-Benz', the destination address will
be sent to your vehicle.
XWhen the "Send" dialog window appears:
Enter the e-mail address you specified when
setting up your mbrace account into the cor-
responding field.
XClick "Send".
Information on specific commands such as
"Address entry" or "Send" can be found on the
website.
Calling up a transmitted destination
address
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the ignition
lock (Ypage 145).
The transmitted destination address is loaded
into the vehicle's navigation system.
A display message appears, asking whether
navigation should be started.
XSelectYesby turning 3or sliding 1
the controller and confirm with 7.
The system calculates the route and subse-
quently starts the route guidance with the
address entered.
If you select No
the address can be stored in
the address book.
If you have sent more than one destination
address, each individual destination must be
confirmed separately.
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.
The vehicle remote unlocking feature is availa-
ble if the relevant mobile phone network is avail-
able and a data connection is possible.
XContact 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.
XReturn to your vehicle at the time agreed upon
with the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assis-
tance Center.
Alternatively, the vehicle can be opened via:
Rthe Internet, under the "Owners Online" sec-
tion
Rtelephone applications (e.g. for iPhone®,
Android™)
To do this, you will need your identification num-
ber and password.
Vehicle remote closing
The vehicle 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, remote closing may be delayed
by 15 to 60 minutes. After 30 days the vehicle
can no longer be valet locked remotely.
The vehicle remote closing feature is available if
the relevant mobile phone network is available
and a data connection is possible.
XContact the following service hotlines:
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