
Roof lining ...................................... 272
Seat belt ........................................ 271
Seat cover .....................................271
Sensors ......................................... 269
Steering wheel ............................... 271
Trim pieces ....................................271
Washing by hand ........................... 266
Wheels ...........................................268
Windows ........................................ 268
Wiper blades .................................. 269
Wooden trim .................................. 271
Cargo compartment enlargement... 242
Cargo tie down rings......................... 243
CD
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................231
CD player (on-board computer)........185
Center console
Lower section .................................. 36
Upper section .................................. 35
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 189
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........70
Change of address.............................. 26
Change of ownership.......................... 26
Changing a wheel
Wheels and tires ............................ 311
Child
Restraint system .............................. 56
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 59
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 57
On the front-passenger seat ............ 58
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 59
Top Tether .......................................57
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 59
Rear doors .......................................60
Children
Special seat belt retractor ...............55
Children in the vehicle
Important safety notes .................... 54
Cigarette lighter................................ 247
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ...........................269
Climate control
Air-conditioning system ................. 112
Automatic climate control (dual-
zone) .............................................. 114
Controlling automatically ...............117
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 116
Defrosting the windows ................. 119
Defrosting the windshield .............. 118
General notes ................................ 111
Indicator lamp ................................ 117
Information about using auto-
matic climate control ..................... 115
Maximum cooling .......................... 119
Notes on using the air-condition-
ing system ..................................... 113
Overview of systems ......................111
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 120
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 117
Refrigerant ..................................... 324
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 324
Setting the air distribution ............. 117
Setting the air vents ......................121
Setting the airflow ......................... 118
Setting the temperature ................ 117
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 120
Switching on/off ........................... 116
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 120
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 119
Switching the ZONE function
on/off ............................................ 118
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 32
see Instrument cluster
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 270
Combination switch.......................... 102
Compass
Calibrating ..................................... 258
Calling up ....................................... 258
Magnetic field zone maps .............. 258
Setting ...........................................258
Connecting a USB device
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................231
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Home address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 231
Hood
Closing ........................................... 261
Display message ............................ 217
Important safety notes .................. 260
Opening .........................................260
Horn...................................................... 32
Hydroplaning..................................... 149
I
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer.......................................... 68
Indicator lamp
Replacing bulbs (rear) .................... 107
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 33
Settings ......................................... 188
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 33
Instrument cluster lighting.............. 178
Interior lighting
Control ...........................................105
Overview ........................................ 104
Reading lamp ................................. 104
iPod®
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................231
J
Jack
Storage location ............................ 274
Using ............................................. 312
Jump starting (engine)......................282
K
Key positions
Start/Stop button .......................... 123
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing feature ............ 84
Deactivation ..................................... 71
Locking ............................................ 71
Unlocking ......................................... 71
Kickdown
Driving tips ....................................135
Manual gearshifting ....................... 139
Knee bag.............................................. 46
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 188
Display message ............................ 210
Function/information.................... 176
Lane Tracking package..................... 174
Lap time (RACETIMER)...................... 191
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors................................................ 57
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage)................................................... 205
Light sensor (display message)....... 206
Lights
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 103
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 101
Fogged up headlamps.................... 104
Hazard warning lamps ................... 103
High beam flasher .......................... 102
High-beam headlamps................... 102
Light switch ................................... 101
Low-beam headlamps.................... 102
Parking lamps ................................ 102
Rear fog lamp ................................ 102
Setting exterior lighting ................. 101
Standing lamps .............................. 102
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 189
Turn signals ................................... 102
Loading guidelines............................ 239
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 77
Emergency locking ........................... 77
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 76
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Child restraint system
The use of seat belts and child restraint systemsis required by law in:
Rall 50 states
Rthe U.S. territories
Rthe District of Columbia
Rall Canadian provinces
If you install a rearward-facing child restraintsystem on the center rear seat, the rear arm restmust be folded back as far as possible.
You can obtain further information about thecorrect child restraint system from any author-ized Mercedes-Benz Center.
GWARNING
If the child restraint system is installed incor-
rectly on a suitable seat, it cannot 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.
Make sure that you observe the child restraint
system manufacturer's installation instruc-
tions and the notes on use. Please ensure,
that the base of the child restraint system is
always resting completely on the seat cush-
ion. Never place objects, e.g. cushions, under
or behind the child restraint system. Only use
child restraint systems with the original cover
designed for them. Only replace damaged
covers with genuine covers.
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 stowingobjects, luggage or loads under "Loading guide-lines" (Ypage 239).
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 systemsare:
Rthe seat belt system
Rthe LATCH-type (ISOFIX) securing rings
Rthe Top Tether anchorages
If it is absolutely necessary to carry a child onthe front-passenger seat, be sure to observe theinformation on the "Occupant ClassificationSystem (OCS)" (Ypage 47). There you will alsofind information on deactivating the front-passenger front air bag.
All child restraint systems must meet the fol-lowing standards:
RU.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards213 and 225
RCanadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards213 and 210.2
Confirmation that the child restraint system cor-responds to the standards can be found on aninstruction label on the child restraint system.This confirmation can also be found in the instal-lation instructions that are included with thechild restraint system.
Observe the warning labels in the vehicle inte-rior and on the child restraint system.
56Children in the vehicle
Safety

LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat secur-
ing system
GWARNING
For LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint sys-
tems in which the child is secured using the
safety belt integrated in the child restraint
system, the maximum permissible weight of
the child and child restraint system together
is 73 lbs (33 kg).
If the child and the child restraint system
together weigh more than 73 lbs (33 kg), the
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint system
with integrated safety belt no longer offers
sufficient protection. The LATCH-type (ISO-
FIX) child seat securing system may be over-
loaded, and the child may not be restrained in
an accident, for example. This poses an
increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
If the child and the child restraint system
together weigh more than 73 lbs(33 kg),use
only a LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint sys-
tem in which the child is also secured with the
vehicle seat belt. Also secure the child
restraint system with the Top Tether belt, if
available.
Regularly check that the permissible grossweight of the child together with the childrestraint system is still maintained.
Always comply with the manufacturer's instal-lation and operating instructions for the childrestraint system used.
Before every trip, make sure that the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint system is engagedcorrectly in both LATCH-type (ISOFIX) securingrings
!When installing the child restraint system,make sure that the seat belt for the middleseat does not get trapped. The seat belt couldotherwise be damaged.
XInstall the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraintsystem on both LATCH-type (ISOFIX) securingrings C.
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) is a standardized securingsystem for specially designed child restraintsystems on the rear seats. LATCH-type (ISOFIX)securing rings for two LATCH-type (ISOFIX) childrestraint systems are installed on the left andright of the rear seats.
Non-LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seats may alsobe used and can be installed using the vehicle'sseat belt system. Install the child seat accordingto the manufacturer's instructions.
Top Tether
Introduction
Top Tether provides an additional connectionbetween the child restraint system secured witha LATCH-type (ISOFIX) system and the vehicle.This helps reduce the risk of injury even further.If the child restraint system is equipped with aTop 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.
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