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Additional stowage space
Dependingon th eequipment, th efollowin g
additional stowage areas are available in th e
vehicle:
Ropen stowage compartments in th edoor s
Rstowage ne tin th efront-passenger footwell
Rane ton th erear wall behind th edriver's seat
provides stowage spac efor small objects
suc has areflective safet yjacke t
iReflective safet yjackets can be store din
th edoor stowage compartments .
Observ eth esafet yguidelines for stowage
spaces (
Ypage 213).
Cargo compa rtment cover
Import ant safety notes
GWARNIN G
On it sown ,th ecargo compartmen tcover
canno tsecure or restrain heav yobjects ,
items of luggag eand heav yloads .You could
be hit by an unsecured load during sudden
changes in direction ,braking or in th eevent of
an accident. There is an increased ris kof
injury or eve nfatal injury.
Always store objects so that they canno tbe
flun garound .Secur eobjects ,luggag eor
loads against slippin gor tippin gover, e.g. by
usin gtie downs, eve nif you are usin gth e
cargo compartmen tcover .
The cargo compartmen tcover conceals objects
in th evehicle's cargo compartment.
Attaching and detaching the cargo com-
pa rtment cover
XTo attach: pull thecargo compartmen tcover
by grab handle :and attach it to retainers ;
on th elef tand right-hand sides.
XTo detach :detach th ecargo compartmen t
cover from retainers ;and guide it forward s
by grab handle :abov eretainers ;,until it
is completely rolled up.
Cargo net
Import ant safety notes
GWARNIN G
On it sown ,th ecargo ne tcanno tsecure or
restrain heav yobjects ,items of luggag eand
heav yloads .You could be hit by an unsecured
load during sudden changes in direction ,
braking or in th eevent of an accident. There is
an increased ris kof injury or eve nfatal injury.
Always store objects so that they canno tbe
flun garound .Secur eobjects ,luggag eor
loads against slippin gor tippin gover, e.g. by
usin gtie downs, eve nif you are usin gth e
cargo net.
It is important to use acargo ne tif you load th e
vehicl ewit hsmall objects abov eth eseat backr -
ests. Fo rsafet yreasons, always use acargo ne t
when transporting loads .
Remove th ecargo ne tfrom th ebag supplied in
th ecargo compartment.
XUnrol land unfold th ecargo net.
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Attaching and tightening the cargo net
XTo attach and tighten:push theseat sas far
bac kas possible.
XFrom th evehicl einterior, insert hooks :into
upper retainers ;and tur nbac kby 90°.
Uppe rtensioning hoo k= stretches th ecargo
ne tautomatically.
XAttac hhooks ?to lower retainers A.
XAfterdrivin g ashort distance, chec kth eten-
sion of th ecargo net.
XTo loosen and detach :tur nbac khooks :
by 90 °and detach from upper retainer ;.
XDetachhooks ?from lower retainers A.
XTo stow:foldth ecargo net, rol lit up and stow
it in th ein bag supplied.
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Cup holder
Import ant safety notes
GWARNIN G
If you transpor tobjects in th evehicl einterior
and these are no tadequately secured ,they
could slip or be flun garound and thereby
strik evehicl eoccupants. In addition ,cup
holders ,open stowage spaces and mobile
phone brackets may no talways be able to
hold th eobjects placed in them in th eevent of
an accident. There is aris kof injury, particu-
larly in th eevent of shar pbraking or sudde n
changes of direction .
RAlways stow objects in suc h away that they
canno tbe tosse dabout in these or similar
situations.
RAlways mak esur ethat objects do no tpro -
trude out of th estowage spaces, luggag e
nets or stowage nets .
REnsurethat closable stowage spaces are
shut before beginning your journey.
RAlways stow and secure heavy, hard, poin -
ted, sharp-edged, fragile or larg eobjects in
th ecargo compartment.
!Only use th ecup holders for containers of
th eright siz eand whic hhav elids .The drink s
could otherwise spill.
Cup holder in the center console
XTo open :slid ecover :forward until it
engages.
The divider in th ecup holder can be removed,
e.g. for inserting smaller drink scans.
XTo remove: pull thedivider up and remove it .
XTo install:re-insert th edivider and push it
down until it engages.
You can remove th erubber mat of cup holder ;
to clean it .Clean wit hclear, lukewar mwater
only.
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Sun visors
Important safety notes
GWARNING
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.
Sun visor (variant 1)
:Mirror light
;Retainer
=Retaining clip, e.g. for a car park ticket
?Vanity mirror
AMirror cover
Sun visor (variant 2)
:Mirror light
;Retainer
=Retaining strip, e.g. for a parking lot ticket
?Vanity mirror
AMirror cover
Vanity mirror in the sun visor
Mirror light :only functions if the sun visor is
clipped into retainer ;and mirror cover Ahas
been folded up.
Moving the sun visor
(sun visor variant 1 only)
XFold down the sun visor.
XSlide the sun visor horizontally as desired.
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.
Ashtray
!
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.
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You can place insert?into the cup holder on
the left-hand or right-hand side.
XSlide cover :forwards until it engages.
XTo open: lift up lid;.
XTo close: press lid;downwards.
XTo remove: pull ashtray=up and out of
insert ?.
XTo insert: place ashtray =into insert ?.
Remove insert ?to be able to use the entire
cup holder. Store removed insert ?and ashtray
= in a suitable place. Observe the loading
guidelines (
Ypage 213).
Cigarette lighter
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.
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.
XSelect key position 2with the Start/Stop
button (Ypage 106).
XTo open: slide cover :forward until it
engages.
XPress in cigarette lighter ;.
Cigarette lighter ;will pop out automatically
when the heating element is red-hot.
XTo close: briefly press cover :at the front.
12 V sockets
General notes
XSelect key position 1with the Start/Stop
button (Ypage 106).
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.
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Socket in the cargo compartment
XLift up the cover of socket:.
mbrace
General notes
The mbrace system is only available in the USA.
A license agreement must be in place in order to
activate the mbrace service. Make sure that
your system is activated and operational. To
register, press the ïInfo call button. If any of
the steps mentioned are not carried out, the
system may not be activated.
If you have questions about the activation, con-
tact one of the following telephone hotlines:
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center at
1-800 FOR-MERCEDES (1-800-367-6372) or
1-866-990-9007
Shortly after successfully registering with the
mbrace service, a user ID and password will be
sent to you by mail. You can use this password
to log onto the mbrace area under "Owners
Online" at http://www.mbusa.com.
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
-ïInfo call button
RTheInoperativeor the Service NotActivatedmessage appears in the multi-
function display after the system self-diagno-
sis.
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 author-
ized Mercedes-Benz Center or call the following telephone assistance services:
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center at
1-800 FOR-MERCEDES (1-800-367-6372) or
1-866-990-9007.
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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 219).
The emergency call is triggered automatically if
an air bag is deployed or an Emergency Ten-
sioning Device is triggered. You cannot end an
automatically triggered emergency call yourself.
An emergency call can also be initiated man-
ually.
As soon as the emergency call has been initi-
ated, the indicator lamp in the SOS button
flashes. The Connecting Call
message
appears in the multifunction display.
The audio output is muted.
Once the connection has been made, the Call
Connectedmessage appears in the multifunc-
tion display.
All important information on the emergency is
transmitted, for example:
RCurrent location of the vehicle (as determined
by the GPS system)
RVehicle identification number
RInformation on the severity of the accident
Shortly after the emergency call has been initi-
ated, a voice connection is automatically estab- lished between the Customer Assistance Center
and the vehicle occupants.
RIf the vehicle occupants respond, the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center
attempts to get more information on the
emergency.
RIf there is no response from the vehicle occu-
pants, an ambulance is immediately sent to
the vehicle.
RIf the relevant mobile phone network is not
available, no emergency call can be initiated.
The indicator lamp in the SOS button flashes
continuously.
No voice connection can be established to the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center.
The Call
Failedmessage appears on the mul-
tifunction display and must be confirmed.
In this case, summon assistance by other
means.
Making an emergency call
XTo initiate an emergency call manually:
press cover :briefly to open.
XPress and hold the SOS button for at least one
second ;.
The indicator lamp in SOS button ;flashes
until the emergency call is concluded.
XWait for a voice connection to the Mercedes-
Benz Customer Assistance Center.
XAfter the emergency call, close cover :.
If the mobile phone network is unavailable,
mbrace will not be able to make the emergency
call. If you leave the vehicle immediately after
pressing SOS button ;, you do not know if
mbrace has successfully made the emergency
call. In this case, always summon assistance by
other means.
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Roadside Assistance button
XTo call:press Roadside Assistance but-
ton :.
This initiates a call to the Mercedes-Benz Cus-
tomer Assistance Center.
The indicator lamp in Roadside Assistance
button :flashes while the call is active. The
Connecting Call
message appears in the
multifunction display. The audio output is
muted.
If a connection can be established, the Call
Connectedmessage appears in the multifunc-
tion display.
If a mobile phone network and GPS reception
are available, the system transfers data to the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center,
for example:
RCurrent location of the vehicle
RVehicle identification number
The multimedia system display indicates that a
call is active. During the call, you can change to
the navigation menu by pressing the NAVI but-
ton on the multimedia system, for example.
Voice output is not available in this case.
A voice connection is established between the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center
and the vehicle occupants.
From the remote malfunction diagnosis, the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center
can ascertain the nature of the problem
(
Ypage 224).
The Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Cen-
ter either sends a qualified Mercedes-Benz tech-
nician or makes arrangements for your vehicle
to be transported to the nearest Mercedes-Benz
Service Center.
You may be charged for services such as repair
work and/or towing. You can find more information in the separate
mbrace manual.
The system has not been able to initiate a Road-
side Assistance call, if:
Rthe F indicator lamp for the Roadside
Assistance call button is flashing continu-
ously.
Rno voice connection to the Mercedes-Benz
Customer Assistance Ce nter was estab-
lished.
This can occur if the relevant mobile phone net-
work is not available, for example.
The Call Failed
message appears in the mul-
tifunction display.
XTo end a call: press the~button on the
multifunction steering wheel.
or
XPress the corresponding multimedia system
button for ending a phone call.
Info call button
XTo call: press Info call button :.
This initiates a call to the Mercedes-Benz Cus-
tomer Assistance Center.
The indicator lamp in Info call button :
flashes while the connection is being made.
The Connecting Call
message appears in
the multifunction display. The audio output is muted.
If a connection can be established, the Call
Connectedmessage appears in the multifunc-
tion display.
If a mobile phone network and GPS reception
are available, the system transfers data to the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center,
for example:
RCurrent location of the vehicle
RVehicle identification number
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The multimedia system display indicates that a
call is active. During the call, you can change to
the navigation menu by pressing the NAVI but-
ton on COMAND, for example.
Voice output is not available in this case.
A voice connection is established between the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center
and the vehicle occupants.
You receive information about operating your
vehicle, about the nearest Mercedes-Benz Ser-
vice Center and about other products and serv-
ices from Mercedes-Benz.
You can find further information on the mbrace
system under "Owners Online" at
http://www.mbusa.com.
The system was unable to initiate an Info call if:
Rthe indicator lamp in theïInfo call button
is flashing continuously.
Rno voice connection to the Mercedes-Benz
Customer Assistance Center has been estab- lished.
This can occur if the relevant mobile phone net-
work is not available, for example.
The Call Failed
message appears in the mul-
tifunction display.
XTo end a call: press the~button on the
multifunction steering wheel.
or
XPress the corresponding multimedia system
button for ending a phone call.
Call priority
When service calls are active, e.g. Roadside
Assistance or Info calls, an emergency call can
still be initiated. In this case, an emergency call
will take priority and override all other active
calls.
The indicator lamp of the respective button
flashes until the call is ended.
An emergency call can only be terminated by the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center.
All other calls can be ended by pressing:
Rthe ~ button on the multifunction steering
wheel
Rthe corresponding button in the multimedia
system to end the voice call
When a call is initiated, the audio system is
muted. The mobile phone is no longer connected to the
multimedia system.
However, if you want to use your mobile phone,
do so only when the vehicle is stationary and in
a safe location.
Downloading destinations in COMAND
Downloading destinations
Downloading destinations gives you access to a
database with over 15 million points of interest
(POIs). These can be downloaded on the navi-
gation system in your vehicle. If you know the
destination, the address can be downloaded.
Alternatively, you can obtain the location of
Points of Interest (POIs)/important destinations
in the vicinity.
Furthermore, you can download routes with up
to four way points.
You are prompted to confirm route guidance to
the address entered.
XSelect Yesby 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.
The destination download function is available
if:
Rthe vehicle is equipped with a navigation sys-
tem.
Rthe relevant mobile phone network is availa-
ble and data transfer is possible.
Route Assistance
This service is part of the mbrace PLUS Package
and cannot be purchased separately.
You can use the Route Assistance function even
if the vehicle is not equipped with a navigation
system.
Within the framework of this service, you receive
a professional and reliable form of navigation
support without having to leave your vehicle.
The customer service representative finds a
suitable route depending on your vehicle's cur-
rent position and the desired destination. You
will then be guided live through the current route
section.
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