In
thefo llowing cases your vehicle may not be
re gis tere dto yo uye t:
R you did not pur chase your vehicle at an
authorised specialist dealer.
R your vehicle has not yet been inspected at a
Mercedes-Benz service centre.
It is advisable toregis teryo ur vehicle with a
Mercedes-Benz service centre.
Inform Mercedes-Benz as soon as possible about
any change in address or vehicle ownership. Yo u
can do this, forex ample, at a Mercedes-Benz
service centre. Cor
rect use of theve hicle
If yo ure mo ve wa rning sticke rs,yo u or others may
fa ilto recognise the dangers. Lea vewarning
st icke rs in position.
Obser vethefo llowing information in particular
when operating theve hicle:
R safety no tes in these Operating Instructions
R tech nical da taforth eve hicle
R traffic ru les and regulations
R laws per taining tomo torve hicles and saf ety
st andards &
WARNING Risk offire and accident when
transpo rting subs tances which are haz‐
ardous tohealth or react aggressively
Gases and fluids can even escape from con‐
ta iners which are fully closed.
This can adversely af fect your concentration
during the journey and your health. Elect ronic
component pa rts may also experience mal‐
functions, short circuits or sy stem failures. #
Do not stowor transport any subs tan‐
ces which are hazardous tohealth
and/or aggressively reactive in theve hi‐
cle interior. Subs
tances that con stitute a health hazard or
re act aggressively include, forex ample:
R solvents
R fuel
R oil and grease
R cleaning agents
R acid Information on
the REACH directive
EU and EFTA count ries onl y:
The REA CHdirective (Directive (EC) No.
19 07 /2006, Article 33) stipulates a duty tosup‐
ply information about subs tances of very high
concern (SVHCs).
Mercedes‑Benz AGacts tothe best of its know l‐
edge toprev ent these SVHCs from being used
and toenable cus tomers tosafely handle these
subs tances. The reare SVHCs known to
Mercedes‑Benz AG, according tosupplier infor‐
mation and internal product information, found in
individual components of this vehicle in quanti‐
ties of over 0.1 percent byweight.
Fu rther information can be obtained at thefo llow‐
ing addresses:
R https://reach.daimler.com/de/home/
R https://reach.daimler.com/en/home/ Note
sfo r persons with electronic medical
aids
Despite careful de velopment, Mercedes-Benz AG
cannot comple tely rule out the interaction of
ve hicle sy stems with electronic medical aids such
as cardiac pacemakers.
In addition, there are components built into the
ve hicle that, rega rdless of the operating status of
yo ur vehicle, can generate magnetic fields on a
par with permanent magnets. These fields can be
fo und, forex ample, in the area around the multi‐
media and sound sy stem or also in the seating
area, depending on theve hicle equipment.
Fo rth is reason, thefo llowing can occur in isola‐
te d cases, depending on the aids used:
R medical aids malfunctioning
R adverse health ef fects
Obser vethe no tes and warnings of the manufac‐
turer of the medical aids; if in doubt, contact the
device manufacturer and/or your doc tor.If th ere
is continuing uncer tainty concerning the possibil‐
ity of medical aids malfunctioning, Mercedes-
Benz AGrecommends using only a few elect rical
ve hicle sy stems and/or maintaining an appropri‐
ate dis tance from the components. General no
tes23
The co-driver airbag may
otherwise be disabled
by mis take ,fo rex ample, in thefo llowing situa‐
tions:
R The co-driver transfers their weight bysup‐
porting themselves on a vehicle armrest.
R The co-driver sits in such a wayth at their
we ight is raised from the sitting sur face. &
WARNING Risk of injury or death dueto
a disabled front passenger airbag
The front passenger airbag is disabled when
th ePA SSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
is lit.
A person in the front passenger seat could
th en, forex ample, come into con tact with the
ve hicle interior, especially if the person is sit‐
ting too close tothe cockpit.
If th e front passenger seat is occupied,
alw ays ensure that:
R the classification of the person in the
front passenger seat is cor rect and the
front passenger airbag is enabled or disa‐
bled in accordance with the person in the
front passenger seat.
R the front passenger seat has been mo ved
as far back as possible.
R the person is seated cor rectly. #
Both before and during the journe y,
ensure that thest atus of the front
passenger airbag is cor rect. If
th e co-driver seat is occupied, the classification
of the person or child restra int sy stem on the co-
driver seat take s place af terth e co-driver airbag
shutoff self-test. The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp displa ys thest atus of the co-driver
airbag.
Alw ays obser vethe no tes on the function of the
PA SSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
(/ page 34). Fu
nction of thePA SSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps The
PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp is
inoperative. When the ignition is switched on, it
lights up brief lyand then goes out again. Only the
PA SSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp displa ys
th est atus of the co-driver airbag. The
PA SSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp may be
lit continuously or be off.
Ve hicles without an automatic co-driver airbag
shutoff ha vea special sticke r af fixe dto the side
of the cockpit on the co-driver side
(/ page 45).
Self-test of automatic co-driver airbag shutoff
The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
lights up for appro ximately six seconds du ring the
self-test when the ignition is switched on.
The status of the co-driver airbag is displa yed
af te rth e self-tes t:
R PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF is not lit: the co-
driver airbag may deploy during an accident.
R PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF lights up continu‐
ously: the co-driver airbag is disabled. It will
not be deplo yed in theeve nt of an accident.
If th ePA SSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
and the0075 restra int sy stem warning lamp light
up simultaneousl y,the co-driver seat may not be
used. Also in this case, do not fit a child restra int
sy stem tothe co-driver seat. Ha vethe automatic
co-driver airbag shutoff checked and repaired
immediately at a qualified specialist workshop.
St atus indicator
If th e co-driver seat is occupied, ensure, bo th
before and during the journe y,that thest atus of 34
Occupant saf ety
Safely transporting
children in theve hicle Alw
ays obser vewhen children are tr avelling
in theve hicle %
Alw
ays obser vethe saf ety no tesre leva nt to
th e situation. In doing so, you will be able to
identify possible risks and avoid dangers
when children are tra velling in theve hicle
(/ page 37).
Be diligent
Bear in mind that negligence when securing a
ch ild in thech ild restra int sy stem may ha veseri‐
ous consequences. Alw ays be diligent and secure
a ch ild carefully before each journe y.
To impr ove pr otection forch ildren younger than
12 years old or under 1.50 m in height,
Mercedes-Benz recommends you obse rveth efo l‐
lowing information:
R Always secure thech ild in a child restra int
sy stem suitable forth is Mercedes-Benz vehi‐
cle.
R The child restra int sy stem must be appropri‐
ate tothe age, weight and size of thech ild.
R The vehicle seat must be suitable forfitting a
ch ild restra int sy stem (/ page 40).
Ac cident statistics show that children secured on
th ere ar seats are general lysafer than children
secured on the front seats. Forth is reason,
Mercedes-Benz strongly advises that youfit a
ch ild restra int sy stem toare ar seat.
The generic term ch ildrestra int sy stem
The generic term child restra int sy stem is used in
th is set of Operating Instructions. A child
re stra int sy stem is, forex ample:
R a baby car seat
R are ar wa rd-facing child seat
R afo rw ard-facing child seat
R ach ild boos ter seat with a backrest and seat
belt guides
The child restra int sy stem must be appropriate to
th e age, weight and size of thech ild.
Obser velaws and regulations
Alw ays obser vethe legal requirements when
using a child restra int sy stem in theve hicle.
Make sure that thech ild restra int sy stem is
appr oved in accordance with theva lid test speci‐
fi cations and guidelines. You can obtain fur ther
information at a qualified specialist workshop. Mercedes-Benz
recommends that you use a
Mercedes-Benz Service Cent reforth is purpose.
Only use app rove dch ild restra int sy stems
Only child restra int sy stems with the UNECE
st andard UN-R44 are appr oved for use in the
ve hicle.
Information on child restra int sy stem appr oval
categories and de tails on the appr oval label on
th ech ild restra int sy stem (/ page 40). De
tecting risks, avoiding danger Securing sy
stems forch ild restra int sy stems
in theve hicle
Only use thefo llowing securing sy stems forch ild
re stra int sy stems:
R the ISOFIX securing rings
R the seat belt sy stem of theve hicle
R theTo pTe ther anchorages
Fitting an ISOFIX child restra int sy stem is prefer‐
re d.
Simply attaching tothe securing rings on the
ve hicle can reduce therisk of fitting thech ild
re stra int sy stem incor rectl y.
When securing a child with the integrated seat
belt of the ISOFIX child restra int sy stem, alw ays
comply wi th the permissible gross weight forthe
ch ild and child restra int sy stem (/ page 42).
Ad vantage of a rear wa rd-facing child restra int
sy stem
It is preferable totranspo rta baby or a small
ch ild in a suitable rear wa rd-facing child restra int
sy stem. In this case, thech ild sits in the opposite
direction tothe direction of tra vel and faces
ba ckwa rds.
Ba bies and small children ha vecompa ratively
we ak neck muscles in relation tothe size and
we ight of their head. The risk of injury tothe cer‐
vical spine during an accident can be reduced in
a re ar wa rd-facing child restra int sy stem.
Alw ays secure a child restra int sy stem cor‐
re ctly &
WARNING Risk of injury or death dueto
incor rect ins tallation of thech ild restra int
sy stem
The child can then not be pr otected or
re stra ined as intended. Occupant saf
ety37
#
Ifth ech ild restra int sy stem has been
ex posed todirect sunlight, allow it to
cool before secu ring a child into it. #
Never lea vechildren unat tended in the
ve hicle. Obser
vewhen stopping or parking &
WARNING Risk of accident and inju ry
due toleaving children unat tended in the
ve hicle
If ch ildren are left unat tended in theve hicle,
th ey could, in part icular:
R open doors, thereby endangering other
persons or road users.
R get out and be stru ck byoncoming traf fic.
R operate vehicle equipment and become
trapped, forex ample.
In addition, thech ildren could also set the
ve hicle in motion by,fo rex ample:
R releasing the parking brake.
R changing the transmission position.
R starting theve hicle. #
Never lea vechildren unat tended in the
ve hicle. #
When leaving theve hicle, alw aysta ke
th eke y with you and lock theve hicle. #
Keep theve hicle key out of there ach of
ch ildren. Overview of
recommended child restra int
sy stems %
Fu
rther information on the cor rect child
re stra int sy stem can be obtained at a quali‐
fi ed specialist workshop. Mercedes-Benz rec‐
ommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz
Service Cent reforth is purpose.
Securing with ISOFIX
We ight category 0+ (up to13 kgand up to
appr ox.15 months) Ty
pe 1
BABY SAFE plus
Size categories E
App rova lE 1 04 30114 6 Ty
pe 1
BABY SAFE plus
Order number 2
B6 6 86 82 24
1 Manufacturer: Britax Römer .2 With colour code 9H95. We
ight category I (9 to18 kgand from
appr oxima tely 9 months to4ye ars) Ty
pe 1
DUO plus
Size catego ries B1
Appr oval E1 04 30113 3
Order number 2
A 000970 43 02
1 Manufacturer: Britax Römer .2 With colour code 9H95. Securing with th
e seat belt ontheve hicle
seat
We ight category 0 (up to10 kgand appr ox‐
ima tely 6 months) and weight category 0+
(up to13 kgand appr oxima tely 15 months) Ty
pe 1
BABY SAFE plus II
App rova lE 1 04 30114 6
Order number 2
A 000970 38 02
1 Manufacturer: Britax Römer .2 With colour code 9H95. We
ight category I (9 to18 kgand from
appr oxima tely 9 months to4ye ars) Ty
pe 1
DUO plus
Appr oval E1 04 30113 3
Order number 2
A 000970 43 02
1 Manufacturer: Britax Römer .2 With colour code 9H95. We
ight category II/III (15 to36 kgand from
appr oxima tely 3to 12 years) Ty
pe 1
KIDFIX XP
Appr oval E1 04 301 304
Order number 2
A 000970 49 02 Ty
pe 1
AMG KIDFIX XP
Appr oval E1 04 301 304
Order number 2
A 000970 33 02
1 Manufacturer: Britax Römer .2 With colour code 9H95. Occupant saf
ety39
Size class: Device:
Rear seat / rear ben chseat
X Not suitable for an ISOFIX child restrai nt sy stem in this we ight group and/or size class.
IL Suitable for ISOFIX child restra int sy stems according totheta ble in "Overview of there commended child restrai nt sy stems", or if theve hicle
and the seat are lis ted on thech ild restra int sy stem manufacturer's vehicle model list.
IUF Suitable forfo rw ard-facing ISOFIX child restra int sy stems of the "Universal" category in this we ight group.
1 Only on thefirs tre ar seat rowon a rear bench seat.
2 The seat must be ins talled in the direction of tra vel.
3 It is permissible touse a seat on the second rear seat row only if the maximum dis tance between the two rear seat rows is set. Tothis end,
th e seat on the second rear seat row must be fitted in there armost position allo wed and the seat on thefirs tre ar seat rowin front of it must be
fi tted in thefo re most position allo wed. If you use the cent reseat on the second rear seat row, all seats on thefirs tre ar seat rowmust be fitted
in thefo re most position allo wed.
4 If you are using a child restrai nt sy stem in size class C (ISO/R3), make sure that the front seat backrest does not rest against thech ild
re stra int sy stem. If possible, mo vethe front seat tothe highest position and the seat backrest tothe upright position. Fi
tting an ISOFIX child restra int sy stem on
th ere ar seat &
WARNING Risk of injury or death ifthe
permissible gross mass of thech ild and
ch ild restra int sy stem toget her is excee‐
ded.
To o much load may be placed on the ISOFIX
ch ild restra int sy stem and thech ild may not
be restra ined cor rectly in theev ent of an
accident, forex ample. #
Ifth ech ild and thech ild restra int sys‐
te m toge ther we igh more than the per‐
missible gross mass of 33 kg, only use
an ISOFIX child restra int sy stem with
which thech ild is secured with theve hi‐
cle seat belt. #
Also secure thech ild restra int sy stem
with theTo pTe ther belt, if available. Alw
ays comply with the information about the
mass of thech ild restra int sy stem:
R inthe manufacturer's ins tallation and operat‐
ing instructions forth ech ild restra int sy stem
used
R on a label on thech ild restra int sy stem, if
av ailable
Check regularly that the permissible gross mass
of thech ild plus thech ild restra int sy stem is not
exc eeded. When
you ins tall a child restra int sy stem, obser ve
th efo llowing:
0073 Alw
ays obser vethe cor rect use and sui tabil‐
ity of the seats for attaching a child restra int
sy stem.
ISOFIX child seat anchor (/ page41 )
0073 Alw
ays obser vethe manufacturer's ins talla‐
tion and operating instructions forth ech ild
re stra int sy stem used.
0073 Make sure
that thech ild's feet do not touch
th e front seat. If necessar y,mo vethe front
seat slightly forw ards.
®When fitting an ISOFIX child restra int sys‐
te m, also obser vethefo llowing:
0073 When using a Group 0/0+ baby car seat
and a Group 1
rear wa rd-facing child
re stra int sy stem on a rear seat: adjust the
front seat so that the seat does not touch
th ech ild restra int sy stem.
0073 Mo
vethere ar seat backrest toan upright
position before youfit th ech ild seat. Do not
adjust the seat backrest when an ISOFIX
ch ild restra int sy stem is fitted.
0073 Fo
r cer tainch ild restra int sy stems in weight
group 2 or 3, there may be restrictions on
th e maximum size setting, e.g. due topossi‐
ble contac t with th ero of.
0073 Do not put
thech ild restra int sy stem under
st ra in between thero of and the sitting sur‐
fa ce and/or fit it facing the wrong direction. 42
Occupant saf ety
L Suitable
for semi-universal child restra int sy stems
according totheta ble in "Recommended child
re stra int sy stems", or if theve hicle and the seat are
lis ted in thech ild restrai nt sy stem manufacturer's
ve hicle model list.
1 The vehicle is equipped with automatic co-driver
airbag shutoff. The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indi‐
cator lamp must be lit.
2 In combination with a long seat belt buckle
(police seat) not suitable forch ild restrai nt sy stems. Securing
thech ild restra int sy stem with the
seat belt on there ar seat
When fitting a belt-secu redch ild restra int sy stem,
obser vethefo llowing:
0073 Alw
ays comply with the manufacturer's
ins tallation and operating instructions forthe
ch ild restra int sy stem used.
0073 Fo
r a child restra int sy stem in the "Univer‐
sal" or "Semi-Universal" categor y,make sure
th at the sy stem has been appr oved forthe
ve hicle seat.
Obser vethe no tes under "Suitability of seats
fo r attaching belt-secu redch ild restra int sys‐
te ms" (/ page44).
0073 When using a
category 0/0+ baby car
seat and a category I rear wa rd-facing
ch ild restra int sy stem on a rear seat:
adju stthe front seat so that the seat does
not touch thech ild restra int sy stem.
0073 When using a category I
forw ard-facing
ch ild restra int sy stem: remo vethe head
re stra int from there spective seat, if possi‐
ble.
Af terth ech ild restra int sy stem has been
re mo ved, replace the head restra int immedi‐
ately and adjust all head restra ints cor rectly.
0073 The ba
ckrest of thefo rw ard-facing child
re stra int sy stem must, as far as possible, be
re sting on the seat backrest of there ar seat.
0073 Fo
r cer tain child restra int sy stems in weight
category II or III, there may be restrictions on
th e maximum size setting, e.g. due topossi‐
ble conta ct with th ero of.
0073 The
child restra int sy stem must not be put
under stra in between thero of and the seat
cushion and/or be fitted facing the wrong
direction. Where possible, adjust the seat
cushion inclination according ly.0073
The
child restra int sy stem must not be put
under stra in by the head restra int. Adjust the
head restra ints as appropriate.
0073 Make sure
that thech ild's feet do not touch
th e front seat. If necessar y,mo vethe front
seat slightly forw ards. #
Install thech ild restra int sy stem.
The entire base of thech ild restra int sy stem
must alw aysre st on the sitting sur face of the
re ar seat. #
Always make sure that the shoulder belt strap
is cor rectly routed from the seat belt outlet of
th eve hicle tothe shoulder belt guide on the
ch ild restra int sy stem.
The shoulder belt stra p must be routed for‐
wa rds and down wards from the seat belt out‐
let.
Instructions forve hicles without automatic
co-driver airbag shutoff The
sticke r is visible when the co-driver door is
open:
Ve hicles without an automatic co-driver airbag
shutoff ha vea special sticke r af fixe dto the side
of the cockpit on the co-driver side.
If yo u turn theke yto position 0048inthe ignition
loc k,thePA SSENGER AIR BAG OFF and
PA SSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamps light up
brief ly. Ho wever,th ey have no function and are
not an indication of the automatic co-driver air‐
bag shutoff. Occupant saf
ety45
Be sure
toobser vethefo llowing no tes:
R Neverfit a rear wa rd-facing child restra int sys‐
te m to the co-driver seat.
R Alwaysfit a rear wa rd-facing child restra int
sy stem toa suitable rear seat
- Suitability of seats for attaching belt-
secured child restra int sy stems
(/ page 44)
- Secu ring thech ild restra int sy stem with
th e seat belt on there ar seat
(/ page 45)
R Notes on rear wa rd-facing and forw ard-facing
ch ild restra int sy stems on the co-driver seat
(/ page 46)
Note s onrear wa rd-facing and forw ard-facing
ch ild restra int sy stems on the co-d rive r seat &
WARNING Risk of injury or death when
using a child restra int sy stem while the
co-driver airbag is enabled
If yo u secure a child in a child restra int sys‐
te m on the co-driver seat and the
PA SSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is
off, the co-driver airbag can deploy in the
eve nt of an accident.
The child could be stru ck bythe airbag. #
Always ensure that the co-driver airbag
is disabled. The PASSENGER AIR BAG
OFF indicator lamp must be lit.
NEVER use a rear wa rdfacing child restra int
on a seat pr otected byan ENABLED AIRB AG
in front of it, DE ATH or SERIOUS INJU RYto
th eCH ILD may occur. Obser
vethe specific instructions forth ere ar‐
wa rd-facing and forw ard-facing child restra int
sy stems (/ page 46). Wa
rning notice on the co-driver sun visor Alw
ays obser vethest atus of the co-driver airbag
on thePA SSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
R If it is absolutely necessary tofit a child
re stra int sy stem tothe co-driver seat, alw ays
obser vethe information on automatic co-
driver airbag shutoff (/ page 33).
R When using a rear wa rd-facing child restra int
sy stem on the co-driver seat, the co-driver
airbag must alw ays be disabled. It is only
deactivated if thePA SSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp is lit continuously
(/ page 34).
R Ifth ePA SSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp is off, the co-driver airbag is enabled.
The co-driver airbag may deploy during an
accident.
Securing thech ild restra int sy stem with the
seat belt on the co-d rive r seat
When fitting a belt-secu redch ild restra int sy stem
on the co-driver seat, alw ays obser vethefo llow‐
ing:
0073 Obser
vethe no tes on rear wa rd-facing and
fo rw ard-facing child restra int sy stems on the
co-driver seat (/ page 46).
0073 Obse
rveth ech ild restra int sy stem manufac‐
turer's ins tallation and operating instruc‐
tions.
0073 Fo
r a child restra int sy stem in the "Univer‐
sal" or "Semi-Universal" categor y,make sure
th at the sy stem has been appr oved forthe
ve hicle seat.
Obser vethe no tes under "Suitability of seats
fo r attaching belt-secu redch ild restra int sys‐
te ms" (/ page44).
0073 When using a
forw ard-facing child restra int
sy stem in category I: remo vethe head
re stra int from there spective seat, if possi‐
ble.
Af terth ech ild restra int sy stem has been
re mo ved, replace the head restra int immedi‐
ately and adjust all head restra ints cor rectl y.
0073 The backrest of
thefo rw ard-facing child
re stra int sy stem must, as far as possible, be
re sting on the seat backrest of the co-driver
seat.
0073 Fo
r cer tain child restra int sy stems in weight
category II or III, there may be restrictions on
th e maximum size setting, e.g. due topossi‐
ble conta ct with th ero of. 46
Occupant saf ety
The
following can be found in thestow age com‐
partment of the cent reconsole depending on the
car's equipment:
R A12 V soc ket (/ page 102) or the cigar ette
lighter (/ page102)
R The Media In terface with two USB ports or
with two USB ports and one SD card slot
R The holder forth e mobile phone cradle
R The ashtray (/ page101)
R Astow age compartment or a device ins talla‐
tion frame for auxiliary equipment, e.g. a
ta ch ograph
Opening and closing thest ow age comp art‐
ment under the armrest #
Toopen: press button 1.
The stow age compartment opens. #
Toclose: presstoclose the caps of thestow‐
age compartment in any order.
Opening and closing thegl ove compa rtment &
WARNING Risk of injury duetoobjects
being stowed incor rectly
If objects in theve hicle interior are stowed
incor rectly, they can slide or be thrown
around and hit vehicle occupants. In addition,
cup holders, open stowage spaces and
mobile phone brac kets cannot al waysretain
all objects they contain.
The reis a risk of injur y,particular lyin the
eve nt of sudden braking or a sudden change
in direction. #
Alwaysstow objects in such a wayth at
th ey cannot be thro wn around in such
situations. #
Always make sure that objects do not
pr otru de from stowage spaces, luggage
nets or stowage nets. #
Close the loc kable stow age spaces
before starting a journe y. #
Alwaysstow and secure heavy, hard,
poin ted, sharp-edged, fragile or bulky
objects in the boot. Comply with
the instructions for loading theve hi‐
cle. 0047
Unloc ked
0048 Locked
3 Glovecompa rtment handle #
Tolock/unlock: turnthe emer gency key a
qu arter turn anti-clockwise 0048(to lock) or
clockwise 0047(to unlock). #
Toopen: pullglov e compartment handle 3
in the direction of the ar row. #
Toclose: fold theglove compa rtment handle
up and press it until it engages.
Using thesto wage net on the seat backrest #
Store lightweight small parts in thestow age
nets.
% On front seats with seat
ventilation, make
su re that no objects pr otru de out of thestow‐
age net and co verth e seat ventilation air inl et
abo ve.
Opening thegl asses comp artment Seats and
stowage 97