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This function is only available on vehicles with
the Intelligent Light System.
For further information about Adaptive High-
beam Assist, see ( Y page 111).
Setting the brightness of the ambient
lightingXPress the = or ; button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Settings menu.XPress the : or 9 button to select the
Light submenu.XPress a to confirm.XPress the : or 9 button to select the
Amb. light +/- function.
You will see the selected setting.XPress a to confirm.XPress the : or 9 button to adjust the
brightness to any level from Off toLevel
5 (bright) .XPress the a or % button to save the
setting.
Activating/deactivating the surround
lighting and exterior lighting delayed
switch-off
If you have activated the Surround light‐
ing function and the light switch is set to
à , the following functions are activated
when it is dark:
R surround lighting: the exterior lighting
remains lit for 40 seconds after unlocking
with the key. If you start the engine, the
surround lighting is switched off and auto-
matic headlamp mode is activated
( Y page 107).
R exterior lighting delayed switch-off: the
exterior lighting remains lit for
60 seconds after the engine is switched off.
If you close all the doors and the boot lid,
the exterior lighting goes off after
15 seconds.
XPress the = or ; button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Settings menu.XPress the : or 9 button to select the
Light submenu.XPress a to confirm.XPress the : or 9 button to select the
Surround lighting function.
When the Surround lighting function is
activated, the light cone and the area
around the vehicle are displayed in red in
the multifunction display.XPress the a button to save the setting.
Deactivating delayed switch-off of the exte-
rior lighting temporarily:
XBefore leaving the vehicle, turn the key to
position 0 in the ignition lock.XTurn the key to position 2 in the ignition
lock.
The exterior lighting delayed switch-off is
deactivated.
Delayed switch-off of the exterior lighting is
reactivated the next time you start the
engine.
i Depending on your vehicle's equipment,
when the surround lighting and delayed
switch-off exterior lighting are on, the fol-
lowing light up:
R Side lamps
R Foglamps
R Dipped-beam headlamps
R Daytime driving lights
R Surround lighting in the exterior mirrors
Activating/deactivating the interior light-
ing delayed switch-off
If you activate the Lighting delayed sw.
off function, the interior lighting remains on
for 20 seconds after you remove the key from
the ignition lock.
XPress the = or ; button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Settings menu.XPress the : or 9 button to select the
Light submenu.XPress a to confirm.222Menus and submenusOn-board computer and displays
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and M SolutionsTransmission mal‐
functionThe automatic transmission is malfunctioning.XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.Transmission mal‐
function StopThe automatic transmission is malfunctioning.XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.XSecure the vehicle against rolling away ( Y page 162).XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.Stop vehicle Shift
to P Leave engine
runningThe automatic transmission has overheated.XDrive on carefully.
If the display message disappears, the automatic transmission
is available again.
If the display message continues to be displayed:
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.XSecure the vehicle against rolling away ( Y page 162).XWait until the automatic transmission has cooled off and the
display message goes out.NThe boot lid is open.XClose the boot lid.MThe bonnet is open.
A warning tone also sounds.GWARNING
The open bonnet may then block your view when the vehicle is in
motion.
There is a risk of an accident.
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.XApply the electric parking brake.XClose the bonnet.Active bonnet mal‐
function See Own‐
er's ManualThe active bonnet (pedestrian protection) is not active due to a
malfunction or because it has already been triggered.XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.CAt least one door is open. A warning tone also sounds.XClose all doors.252Display messagesOn-board computer and displays
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Useful information
i This Owner's Manual describes all mod-
els, series and optional equipment for your
vehicle that were available at the time of
going to press. National variations are pos-
sible. Note that your vehicle may not be
equipped with all of the functions descri-
bed. This is also the case for systems and
functions relevant to safety.
i Read the information on qualified special-
ist workshops: ( Y page 24).
Loading guidelines
GWARNING
If objects, luggage or loads are not secured or
not secured sufficiently, they could slip, tip
over or be flung around and thereby hit vehicle
occupants. There is a risk of injury, especially
when braking or abruptly changing directions.
Always store objects so that they cannot be
flung around. Secure objects, luggage or
loads against slipping or tipping before the
journey.
GWARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust
gases can enter the vehicle interior if the boot
lid is open when the engine is running, espe-
cially if the vehicle is in motion. There is a risk
of poisoning.
Always switch off the engine before opening
the boot lid. Never drive with the boot lid
open.
The handling characteristics of a laden vehi-
cle are dependent on the distribution of the
load within the vehicle. For this reason, you
should observe the following notes when
transporting a load:
R when transporting a load, never exceed the
maximum permissible gross vehicle weight
or the permissible axle loads for the vehicle
(including occupants).
R the boot is the preferred place to carry
objects.
R position heavy loads as far forwards as pos-
sible and as low down in the boot as pos-
sible.
R the load must not protrude above the upper
edge of the seat backrests.
R always place the load against the rear or
front seat backrests. Make sure that the
seat backrests are securely locked into
place.
R always place the load behind unoccupied
seats if possible.
R use the lashing eyelets and the luggage
nets to transport loads and luggage.
R only use lashing eyelets and fastening com-
ponents that are suitable for the weight and
size of the load.
R secure the load with sufficiently strong and
wear-resistant lashing material. Pad sharp
edges for protection.
i Lashing material is available at any quali-
fied specialist workshop.
Stowage areas
Stowage spaces
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If you do not correctly store objects in the
vehicle interior, they can slip or be flung
around, thus striking vehicle occupants.
There is a risk of injury, especially when brak-
ing or abruptly changing directions.
R Always store objects so that they cannot be
flung around in these or in similar situa-
tions.
R Always make sure that objects do not pro-
trude from stowage compartments, lug-
gage nets or stowage nets.
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RClose lockable stowage compartments
while driving.
R Stow and secure objects that are heavy,
hard, pointy, sharp-edged, fragile or too
large in the boot.
Observe the loading guidelines (Y page 268).
Front stowage compartments
Glove compartment
XTo open: pull handle : and open glove
compartment flap ;.XTo close: fold glove compartment flap ;
upwards until it engages.
i There is a pen holder at the top of the
glove compartment flap.
Spectacles compartment
XTo open: press marking :.
Make sure that the spectacles compartment
is always closed while the vehicle is in motion.
Stowage compartment in the centre con-
soleXTo open: press the marking on cover :.
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Depending on the vehicle's equipment,
there may be an ashtray in the centre con-
sole instead of the stowage compartment.
Stowage compartment in front of the arm-
rest (vehicles with automatic transmis-
sion)
XTo open: press the marking on cover :.
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You can remove the non-slip mat and the
insert for cleaning. When removing the
insert you will have to overcome some
slight resistance.
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Stowage compartment/telephone com-
partment under the armrestXTo open: on vehicles with moveable armr-
ests, make sure that the armrest is in the
rearmost position.XPress button : and fold the armrest up.
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Depending on the vehicle's equipment, a
USB port and an AUX-IN jack or a Media
Interface are installed in the stowage com-
partment. A Media Interface is a universal
interface for portable audio equipment, e.g.
for an iPod ®
or MP3 player (see the sepa-
rate Audio or COMAND Online operating
instructions).
Stowage compartment under the driver's
and front-passenger seat
GWARNING
If you exceed the maximum permitted load of
the stowage compartment, the cover is
unable to restrain the objects. Objects may
be thrown out of the stowage compartment
and hit vehicle occupants as a result. There is
a risk of injury, particularly in the event of
sudden braking or a sudden change in direc-
tion.
Always observe the maximum load of the
stowage compartment. Stow and secure
heavy objects in the boot.
The maximum permissible load of the stow-
age compartment is 1.2 kg.
XTo open: pull handle : up and fold
cover ; forwards.
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On vehicles with a fire extinguisher
instead of a stowage compartment, the fire
extinguisher is installed under the driver's
seat.
Rear stowage compartments
Stowage compartment in the rear centre
console
XTo open: pull down the top of stowage
compartment : by the edge of the handle.
i
Depending on the vehicle's equipment,
there may be an open stowage space above
the stowage compartment.
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Luggage nets
Luggage nets are located:
R in the front-passenger footwell
R on the back of the driver's and front-
passenger seat
R on the left and right-hand side in the boot
Observe the loading guidelines ( Y page 268)
and the safety notes regarding stowage
spaces ( Y page 268).
Through-loading facility in the rear
compartment
Observe the loading guidelines (Y page 268).
XTo open: fold down seat armrest :.XPull the centre head restraint on the rear
bench seat into the uppermost position
( Y page 97).XSlide locking mechanism = in the direc-
tion of the arrow.XSwing flap ; fully to the side.
Flap ; is held open by a magnet.XTo close: swing flap ; in the boot back
until it engages.XFold armrest : up fully if necessary.
Through-loading facility in the rear
bench seat
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If the rear bench seat/rear seat and seat
backrest are not engaged they could fold for-
wards, e.g. when braking suddenly or in the
event of an accident.
R The vehicle occupant would thereby be
pushed into the seat belt by the rear bench
seat/rear seat or by the seat backrest. The
seat belt cannot protect as intended and
could result in additional injury.
R Objects or loads in the boot cannot be
restrained by the seat backrest.
This poses an increased risk of injury.
Before every trip, make sure that the seat
backrests and the rear bench seat/rear seat
are engaged before every trip.
! Before folding the backrest in the rear
compartment forwards, make sure that the
rear compartment armrest and the
cupholder are folded in. They may other-
wise be damaged.
Observe the loading guidelines (Y page 268).
Folding the rear seat backrest forwards
and back
Folding the rear seat backrest forward
The left-hand and right-hand rear seat backr-
ests can be folded forwards separately to
increase the boot capacity.
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:Lashing eyelets
Stowage well under the boot floor
Under the boot floor you can find a bracket
for TIREFIT and the vehicle tool kit, etc.
XTo open: pull handle : up.XHook handle : into rain trough ;.
To enlarge the boot you can remove the boot
floor.
XTo remove: lift the boot floor almost to rain
trough ; and pull it out.XTo insert: place the boot floor at the bot-
tom in the centre.XHold sides of boot floor = and press in the
direction of the arrow until it engages in
hooks ?.
Roof carrier
Important safety notes
GWARNING
When a load is transported on the roof, the
vehicle's centre of gravity rises and the han-
dling changes. If you exceed the maximum
roof load, the handling as well as steering and
braking characteristics are severely affected.
There is a risk of an accident.
Always observe the maximum roof load and
adapt your driving style.
! Mercedes-Benz recommends that you
only use roof carriers that have been tested
and approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
This helps to prevent damage to the vehi-
cle.
Position the load on the roof carrier in such
a way that the vehicle will not sustain dam-
age even when it is in motion.
Depending on the vehicle equipment,
ensure that when the roof carrier is fitted
you can:
R open the panorama sliding sunroof fully
R open the boot lid fully
The maximum roof load is 75 kg.
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An incorrectly secured roof carrier or roof
load may become detached from the vehicle.
You must therefore ensure that you observe
the roof carrier manufacturer's installation
instructions.
Attaching the roof carrierXOpen covers : carefully in the direction of
the arrow.XFold covers : upwards.XOnly secure the roof carrier to the anchor-
age points under covers :.XObserve the manufacturer's installation
instructions.
Features
Cup holders
Important safety notes
GWARNING
The cup holder cannot secure a drinks con-
tainer in place during a journey. If you use a
cup holder during a journey, the drinks con-
tainer could be flung around and liquid could
be spilt. Vehicle occupants could come into
contact with the liquid and, in particular, be
scalded by hot liquid. You could be distracted
from the traffic situation and lose control of
the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident and
injury.
Only use the cup holder when the vehicle is
stationary. Only place containers of a suitable
size in the cup holder. Seal the container, in
particular when it contains hot liquid.GWARNING
If you do not correctly store objects in the
vehicle interior, they can slip or be flung
around, thus striking vehicle occupants.
There is a risk of injury, especially when brak-
ing or abruptly changing directions.
R Always store objects so that they cannot be
flung around in these or in similar situa-
tions.
R Always make sure that objects do not pro-
trude from stowage compartments, lug-
gage nets or stowage nets.
R Close lockable stowage compartments
while driving.
R Stow and secure objects that are heavy,
hard, pointy, sharp-edged, fragile or too
large in the boot.
! Only use the cup holders for containers of
the right size and which have lids. The
drinks could otherwise spill.
The stowage compartments in the doors pro-
vide space for bottles:
R front: capacity up to 1.0 l
R rear: capacity up to 0.5 l
Cup holder in the front centre console
Two coin holders = and a card holder ; can
be found in the cup holder.
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XPull cover : out by its top edge.XLift up the cover of socket ;.
Socket in the boot
XLift up the cover of socket :.
Mobile phone
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Operating mobile communications equip-
ment while driving distracts you from paying
attention to traffic conditions. This could also
cause you to lose control of the vehicle. There
is a risk of an accident.
Use this device only when the vehicle is sta-
tionary.
i You must observe the legal requirements
for the country in which you are currently
driving when operating mobile communi-
cations equipment in the vehicle.
If it is permitted by law to operate commu-
nications equipment while the vehicle is in
motion, you may only do so if the traffic sit-
uation permits. You may otherwise be dis-
tracted from the traffic conditions, cause
an accident and injure yourself and others.
Excessive levels of electromagnetic radiation
may cause damage to your health and to the
health of others. The use of an exterior aerial
takes into consideration the scientific discus-
sion surrounding the possible health risk
posed by electromagnetic fields.
Mercedes-Benz recommends the use of an
approved exterior aerial. This ensures:
R optimal mobile phone reception quality in
the vehicle
R mutual influences between the vehicle
electronics and mobile phones are mini-
mised
An exterior aerial has the following advan-
tages:
R it conducts the electromagnetic fields gen-
erated by a wireless device to the exterior.
R the field strength in the vehicle interior is
lower than in a vehicle that does not have
an exterior aerial.
Information on retrofitting two-way radios
and mobile phones (RF transmitters)
( Y page 334).
General notes
There are various mobile phone brackets that
may be fitted in your vehicle; in some cases,
these are country-specific.
You can connect a Bluetooth ®
-capable
mobile phone with Audio 20 or COMAND
Online via the Bluetooth ®
interface. This also
applies if your vehicle is equipped with con-
venience telephony.
More information on suitable mobile phones,
mobile phone brackets and on connecting
Bluetooth ®
-capable mobile phones with
Audio 20 or COMAND Online can be obtained:
R at your Mercedes-Benz Service Centre
R on the Internet at http://www.mercedes-
benz.com/connect
i The functions and services available when
you use the phone depend on your mobile
phone model and service provider.
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Useful information
i This Owner's Manual describes all mod-
els, series and optional equipment for your
vehicle that were available at the time of
going to press. National variations are pos-
sible. Note that your vehicle may not be
equipped with all of the functions descri-
bed. This is also the case for systems and
functions relevant to safety.
i Read the information on qualified special-
ist workshops: ( Y page 24).
Where will I find...?
Warning triangle
Removing/replacing the warning trian-
gle
XTo remove: open the boot lid.XPress warning triangle holder : in the
direction of the arrow and open. Lift clip
= and remove warning triangle ;.XTo replace: place warning triangle ; back
into warning triangle holder :.XClose warning triangle holder : and push
up to secure.Setting up the warning triangleXFold feet = out to the side.XFold side reflectors ; upwards to form a
triangle and lock them at the top using
press stud :.
First-aid kit
XOpen the boot lid.XRemove first-aid kit :.
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Check the expiry date on first-aid kit :
at least once a year. Replace the contents
if necessary, and replace any missing
items.
296Where will I find...?Breakdown assistance
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