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If someone becomes trapped, press amemory position switch or seat adjust‐ment switch immediately.
\nWARNINGRisk of entrapment ifthememory function is activatedbychildren
Children could become trapped iftheyacti‐vatethe memory function, particularly whenunattended.
Never leavechildren unattended inthevehicle.
When leavingthevehicle, alwaystakethekey withyou and lockthevehicle.
The memory function can be used whenthe igni‐tion is switched off.
StoringSeat adjustmentsfor uptothree people can bestored and called up usingthe memory function.
Thefollowing systems can be selected:
RSeat, backrest and headrestraint
RSteering wheel
ROutside mirrors
RHead-up Display
Setthe seat,thesteering wheel,the Head-upDisplay andthe outside mirrorstothedesired position.
Press memory button Mtogether with one ofpreset position buttons1,2 or 3.An acoustic signal sounds. The settings arestored.Tocall up:press or brieflyhold preset posi‐tion button1,2 or 3.The front seat,thesteering column,theHead-up Display andthe outside mirror movetothestored position.
Stowage areas
Notes on loadingthevehicle
\nDANGERRisk ofexhaustgas poisoning
Combustion engines emit poisonousexhaustgases such as carbon monoxide. Exhaustgases can enterthevehicle interior ifthetrunk lid is open whenthe engine isrunning,especially ifthevehicle is in motion.
Always switch offthe engine beforeopeningthe trunk lid.
Never drive withthe trunk lid open.
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Stowage spaces inthevehicle interior
Overview ofthe frontstowagecompart‐ments
1Stowage compartment inthe doors
2Stowage/telephone compartment inthearmrest with multimedia connections andstowage compartment, e.g.for an MP3player
3Stowage compartment inthe front centerconsole with a USB port (depending onthevehicle's equipment)
4Glovebox
Locking and unlockingtheglovebox
Turnthe mechanicalkey aquarter turn clock‐wiseH(to lock) or counter-clockwiseG(tounlock).
Openingtheeyeglasses compartment
Press button1.
Rear benchseatthrough-loadingfeature
Foldingtherear seat backrestforwards
\nWARNINGRisk of accident and injuryiftherear benchseat/rear seat and seatbackrest are not engaged
Iftherear benchseat/rear seat and seatbackrest are not engaged,theycouldfoldfor‐wards, e.g. during sudden braking or intheevent of an accident.
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Driving
Notes on Mercedes-AMGvehicles
Observethe notes onthefollowingtopics intheSupplement. Otherwise,you may notrecognizedangers.
RAMGPerformanceexhaust system
RAMG adaptive sport suspension system
Switching onthe power supplyor ignitionusingthestart/stop button
\nWARNINGRisk of accident and injuryduetochildren left unattended inthevehicle
Ifchildren are left unattended inthevehicle,theycould:
Ropen doors,thereby endangeringotherpersons orroad users.
Rget out ofthevehicle and be hitbyoncoming traffic.
Roperate vehicle equipment and becometrapped,forexample.
In addition,children could also setthevehi‐cle in motion,forexample,by:
Rreleasingthe parking brake.
Rshiftingthe automatic transmission out ofpark position].
Rstartingthe engine
Never leavechildren and animals unat‐tended inthevehicle.
When leavingthevehicle, alwaystakethe SmartKeywithyou and lockthevehicle.
Keepthe SmartKeyout ofthereach ofchildren.
\nDANGERRisk offatal injuries duetoexhaustgases
Combustion engines emit poisonousexhaustgases such as carbon monoxide. Inhalingtheseexhaustgases is hazardoustohealthand can leadtopoisoning.
Never leavethe enginerunning in anenclosed space without sufficientventi‐lation.
\nWARNINGRisk offirecausedbyflam‐mable material ontheexhaust system
Flammable materials brought inbyeither ani‐mals or environmental influences may igniteiftheycome into contact withhot parts ofthe engine orexhaust system.
Therefore,checkregularlythatthereare noflammable materials intheengine compartment or ontheexhaustsystem.
Requirements:RThe SmartKeyis located inthevehicle andthe SmartKeybattery is not discharged.
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Toswitch onthe power supply:press but‐ton1once.You can activatethe windshield wipers,forexample.
The power supplyis switched off again ifthefol‐lowing conditions are met:
RYou openthe driver's door
RYou press button1twice.
Toswitch onthe ignition:press button1twice.The indicator lamps inthe instrument clusterlight up.
The ignition is switched off again if one ofthefollowing conditions is met:
RYou do notstartthevehicle within15minutes andthe transmission is in posi‐tion]orthe electric parking brake isapplied.
RYou press button1once.
Startingthevehicle
Startingthevehicle withthestart/stop but‐ton
Requirements:RThe SmartKeyis located inthevehicle andthe SmartKeybattery is not discharged.
Shiftthe transmissiontoposition]or\\.
Depressthe brake pedal and press button1once.
Ifthevehicle does notstart:switch off non-essential consumers and press button1once.
Ifthevehiclestill does notstart andthePlace the Key in the Marked Space SeeOperator's Manualdisplay message alsoappears inthe multifunction display:startthevehicle in emergency operation mode.
You can switchoffthe engine while drivingbypressing button1for aboutthree seconds. Besuretoobservethe safety notes under "Drivingtips".
Startingthevehicle in emergency operationmodeIfthevehicle does notstart andthePlace theKey in the Marked Space See Operator's Manualmessage appears inthe multifunction display,you canstartthevehicle in emergency operationmode.
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Make surethat marked space2is empty.
RemoveSmartKey1fromthekeyring.
Place SmartKey1in marked space2.Thevehicle willstart after a short time.
IfyouremoveSmartKey1from markedspace2the engine continuesrunning.Forfurthervehiclestarts however,SmartKey1must be located in marked space2duringthe entire journey.
Havethe SmartKey1checked at aqualifiedspecialistworkshop.
Ifthevehicle does notstart:
Place SmartKey1in marked space2andleaveitthere.
Depressthe brake pedal andstartthevehicleusingthestart/stop button.
You can also switchonthe power supplyorthe ignition withthestart/stop button.
Startingthevehicle viaRemoteOnline serv‐ices
Cooling or heatingthevehicle interior beforecommencingyour journey
This function is notavailable in all countries.
Ifyoustartthevehicle viayour smartphone,thepreviously selected air conditioning adjustmentis active.
Ensurethefollowing beforestartingthe engine:
RThe legalstipulations inthe area whereyourvehicle is parked allow enginestarting viasmartphone.
RIt is safetostart andrunthe engine whereyourvehicle is parked.
RThe fueltank is sufficientlyfilled.
RThestarter battery is sufficientlycharged.
You can also setthetemperature withyoursmartphone. Information on Mercedes meconnect andother services: http://www.mercedes.meThis function is notavailablefor all models.
Chargingthe batterybefore commencingyour journey
This function is notavailable in all countries.
RIfthevehicle battery is discharged,youreceivea message onyour smartphone.
RYou canthenstartthevehicle withthesmartphonetochargethe battery.
RThevehicle is automatically switched offafterten minutes.
Ensurethefollowing beforestartingthe engine:
RThe legalstipulations inthe area whereyourvehicle is parked allow enginestarting viasmartphone.
RIt is safetostart andrunthe engine whereyourvehicle is parked.
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RThe fueltank is sufficientlyfilled.
Startingthevehicle
\nWARNINGRisk of crushing or entrap‐ment duetounintentionalstarting oftheengine
Limbs could be crushed or trapped iftheengine isstarted unintentionally duringservice or maintenancework.
Always securethe engine against unin‐tentionalstarting before carrying outmaintenance orrepairwork.
Requirements:RParkposition]is selected.
RThe anti-theft alarm system is not activated.
RThe panic alarm is not activated.
RThe hazardwarning lights are switched off.
RThe hood is closed.
RThe doors are closed and locked.
RThe windowsand sliding sunroof are closed.
Startthevehicle usingthe smartphone:
RAftereveryvehiclestart,the enginerunsforten minutes.
RYou can carryout a maximum of two consec‐utivestarting attempts. Thevehicle must bestarted once withthe SmartKeybefore tryingtostartthevehicle again withthe smart‐phone.
RYou canstopthevehicle again at any time.
RFurther information can befound inthesmartphone app.
Securingthe engine againststarting beforecarrying out maintenance orrepairwork:Switch onthe hazardwarning lights.
or
Unlockthe doors.
or
Open a side window orthe sliding sunroof.
Breaking-in notes
Mercedes-AMGvehicles:observethe notes inthe Supplement. Otherwise,you mayfailtorec‐ognize dangers.
Topreservethe engine duringthefirst1,000 miles (1,500 km):
RDrive atvaryingroad speeds and enginespeeds.
RDrivethevehicle in drive programAor;.
RChangegear beforethetachometer needle is

Automatic transmission
DIRECT SELECT lever
Function ofthe DIRECT SELECT lever
\nWARNINGRisk of accident and injuryduetochildren left unattended inthevehicle
Ifchildren are left unattended inthevehicle,theycould:
Ropen doors,thereby endangeringotherpersons orroad users.
Rget out ofthevehicle and be hitbyoncoming traffic.
Roperate vehicle equipment and becometrapped,forexample.
In addition,children could also setthevehi‐cle in motion,forexample,by:
Rreleasingthe parking brake.
Rshiftingthe automatic transmission out ofpark position].
Rstartingthe engine
Never leavechildren and animals unat‐tended inthevehicle.
When leavingthevehicle, alwaystakethe SmartKeywithyou and lockthevehicle.
Keepthe SmartKeyout ofthereach ofchildren.
\nWARNINGRisk of accident duetoincor‐rectgearshifting
Ifthe engine speed is higherthanthe idlespeed andyou engagethe transmission posi‐tion[or^,thevehicle may acceleratesharply.
Ifyou engagethe transmission position[or^always depressthe brakepedalfirmlyand do not accelerate atthe same time.
Usethe DIRECT SELECT levertoshiftthe trans‐mission position. The current transmission posi‐tion is displayed inthe multifunction display.
]Parkposition
^Reversegear
\\Neutral
[Drive position
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Engagingreversegear RDepressthe brake pedal and pushtheDIRECT SELECT lever upwards pastthefirstpoint ofresistance.The transmission position displayshows^inthe multifunction display.
Engaging neutral NDepressthe brake pedal and pushtheDIRECT SELECT lever up or downtothefirstpoint ofresistance.The transmission position displayshows\\inthe multifunction display.
Subsequentlyreleasingthe brake pedal willallowyoutomovethevehicle freely,e.g.topushit ortow itaway.
Proceed asfollowsifyouwantthe automatictransmissiontoremain in neutral\\\\even ifthe ignition is switched off:
Startthevehicle.
Depressthe brake pedal and engage neutral\\.
Releasethe brake pedal.
Switchthe ignition off.
Ifyouthenexitthevehicle leavingtheSmartKeyinthevehicle,the automatic trans‐missionremains in neutral\\.
Engaging park position PObservethe notes on parkingthevehicle(→page156).
Depressthe brake pedal untilthevehicle isstationary.
Whenthevehicle isstationary,press button].Parkposition is only engaged whenthe trans‐mission position display]is shown inthemultifunction display.If no transmission posi‐tion display]appears, securethevehicletoprevent it fromrollingaway.
Parkposition]is engaged automatically if oneofthefollowing conditions is met:
Ryou switchoffthe ignition whenthevehicleisstationary andthe transmission is in posi‐tion[or^.
Ryou openthe driver's door whenthevehicleisstationary or when driving at averylow
speed andthe transmission is in position[or^.
Tomaneuver with an open driver's door,openthe driver's door whilestationary andengage transmission position[or^again.
Engaging drive position DDepressthe brake pedal and pushtheDIRECT SELECT lever down pastthefirstpoint ofresistance.The transmission position displayshows[inthe multifunction display.
Whenthe automatic transmission is in transmis‐sion position[, it shiftsthegears automati‐cally.This depends onthefollowingfactors:
Rthe selected drive program
Rthe position ofthe accelerator pedal
Rthe driving speed
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