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Mirrors
94 Exterior mirrors
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Risk of accident
The exterior mirrors reduce the size of the
image. Objects are actually closer than
they appear. You could misjudge the dis-
tance from vehicles driving behind and
cause an accident, e.g. when changing
lane. For this reason, make sure of the
actual distance from the vehicle driving
behind by glancing over your shoulder .
The convex exterior mirrors give a larger field
of vision.
At low outside temperatures, the exterior mir-
rors are heated automatically. Adjusting the exterior mirrors 1
Left-hand exterior mirror
2 Right-hand exterior mirror
3 Adjustment button
X Make sure that the key is in position 1or
2 in the ignition lock .
X Press button 1for the left-hand exterior
mirror or button 2for the right-hand exte-
rior mirror.
The indicator lamp in the corresponding
button lights up in red.
The indicator lamp goes out again after
some time. You can only adjust the selec-
ted mirror using adjustment button 3as
long as the indicator lamp is lit .X
Press adjustment buttons 3up, down, or
to the left and right until you have adjusted
the exterior mirror to the correct position .
Folding the exterior mirrors in or out
electrically * 1
To fold the exterior mirrors in or out
X Make sure that the key is in position 1or
2 in the ignition lock .
X Briefly press button 1.
Both exterior mirrors fold in or out.
Resetting the exterior mirrors If the battery has been disconnected or ha
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become discharged, the exterior mirror s
must be reset. Otherwise, the mirrors will not Controls
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Mirrors
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fold in when you select the "Fold in mirrors
when locking" function in the on-board com-
puter (Y page 144).
X Make sure that the key is in position 1in
the ignition lock .
X Briefly press button 1.
Automatically folding exterior mirrors
in or out * If the "Fold in mirrors when locking" function
is activated in the on-board computer
( Y page 144),
R the exterior mirrors fold in automatically as
soon as you lock the vehicle from the out-
side
R the exterior mirrors fold out again automat-
ically as soon as you unlock the vehicle and
then open the driver's or front-passenge r
door
i If you have activated the function and fold
in the exterior mirrors using button 1, they
will not be folded out automatically. You
can then only fold out the exterior mirrors
using button 1. Automatic anti-dazzle mirrors
*
The rear-view mirror and the exterior mirror
on the driver's side automatically go into anti-
dazzle mode if the ignition is switched on and
incident light from headlamps strikes the sen-
sor in the rear-view mirror.
The mirrors do not go into anti-dazzle mode if
reverse gear is engaged and the interior light-
ing is switched on. G
Risk of accident
If the incident light from headlamps canno t
strike the sensor in the rear-view mirror, for
instance when the rear window blind* is
extended, the mirrors' automatic anti-daz-
zle function will not operate.
Incident light could then dazzle you. This
may prevent you from observing the traffic
conditions, thereby causing an accident. In
this case, adjust the rear-view mirror man-
ually. G
Risk of injury
Electrolyte may escape if the glass in an
automatic anti-dazzle mirror breaks.
Electrolyte is an aggressive irritant and
must not be allowed to come into contact
with your skin, eyes or respiratory organs . If electrolyte comes into contact with your
eyes or skin, rinse thoroughly with clean
water immediately. Consult a doctor if nec-
essary.
! If electrolyte comes into contact with the
vehicle paintwork, immediately rinse off
the undried liquid completely with clean
water. It will otherwise result in damage to
the paintwork . Parking aid*
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side moves into the parking position as soon
as you engage reverse gear. Controls
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Memory functions*
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Exterior mirror on the driver's side
2 Exterior mirror on the front-passenge r
side
3 Adjustment button
X Make sure that the parking position for the
exterior mirror on the front-passenger side
is stored with the memory function
( Y page 97).
X Make sure that the key is in position 2in
the ignition lock .
X Engage reverse gear .
The indicator lamp in the mirror selector
button of the most recently adjusted exte-
rior mirror lights up. X
Make sure that button 2for the exterior
mirror on the front-passenger side is
pressed.
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side moves to the stored parking position.
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side moves back to its original position:
R as soon as you exceed a speed of
10 km/h
R about ten seconds after you have disen -
gaged reverse gear
R if you press button 1for the exterior mir-
ror on the driver's side Memory functions
* Storing settings
You can store up to three different settings
using the memory button.
The following settings are stored as a single
memory preset:
R Position of the seat, backrest and head
restraint
R Driver's side: steering wheel positio n
R Driver's side: exterior mirror positio n
R Front-passenger side: exterior mirror posi-
tion G
Risk of injury
The memory function* can also be used
when the key has been removed. For this
reason, children should never be left unsu-
pervised in the vehicle. They could other-
wise become trapped when moving the
seat or the steering wheel . G
Risk of accident
Only activate the memory function on the
driver’s side when the vehicle is stationary.
You could otherwise be distracted from the
traffic conditions by the steering wheel and Control
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Memory functions*
97seat moving of their own accord and cause
an accident. M
Memory button
1, 2, 3
Storage position buttons
X Adjust the seat (Y page 86).
X On the driver's side, also adjust the steer-
ing wheel (Y page 92) and the mirror s
( Y page 93).
X Press the Mmemory button.
X Press one of storage position buttons 1,2
or 3within three seconds.
The settings are stored in the selected pre-
set position. A tone sounds when the set -
tings have been completed. Calling up a stored settin
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Risk of accident
Only activate the memory function on the
driver’s side when the vehicle is stationary .
You could otherwise be distracted from the
traffic conditions by the steering wheel and
seat moving of their own accord and cause
an accident .
X Press and hold relevant storage position
button 1,2 or 3until the seat, steering
wheel and mirrors are in the stored posi -
tion.
i The setting procedure is interrupted as
soon as you release the storage position
button .
! If you want to move the seat from the fully
reclined position to a stored seat position,
first raise the backrest using the seat
switch. The seat could otherwise be dam-
aged. Storing a parking position
To make it easier to park, you can store the
front-passenger side exterior mirror position
in such a way that you can see the rear wheel
on that side as soon as you engage reverse
gear.
You can store a parking position for the exte-
rior mirror on the front-passenger side using
the memory button.
You will find information about using the exte-
rior mirror's parking position in the "Parking
aid" section (Y page 95). 1
Exterior mirror on the driver's side
2 Exterior mirror on the front-passenge r
side
3 Adjustment button
4 Memory button Controls
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X
Make sure that the vehicle is stationary and
that the key is in position 2in the ignition
lock .
X Press button 2for the exterior mirror on
the front-passenger side .
X Use adjustment button 3to adjust the
exterior mirror to a position which allows
you to see the rear wheel and the kerb .
X Press memory button M4 .
X Press one of the arrows on adjustment but-
ton 3within three seconds.
The parking position is stored if the exterior
mirror does not move.
i If the mirror moves out of position, repeat
the steps. You can adjust the exterior mir-
ror again after storing the setting . Seat belts
Seat belts are the most effective means of
restraining the movement of vehicle occu-
pants in the event of an accident. This
reduces the risk of vehicle occupants coming
into contact with the vehicle interior. Wearing seat belts
G
Risk of injury
A seat belt which is not worn correctly, or
which has not been engaged in the seat bel t
buckle correctly, cannot perform its inten-
ded protective function. Under certain cir-
cumstances this could cause severe or
even fatal injuries.
Make sure that all occupants – in particular,
pregnant women – wear their seat belt cor-
rectly at all times .
R The seat belt must pass closely over your
body and must not be twisted. You
should therefore avoid wearing bulky
clothing (e.g. a winter coat). The shoulder
belt section must be routed across the
middle of your shoulder – on no account
across your neck or under your arm – and
pulled tight against your upper body. The
lap belt must always pass across your lap as low down as possible, i.e. over your
hip joints – not across your abdomen. If
necessary, tighten the belt strap by pull-
ing it down slightly and retighten in the
direction of the inertia reel.
R Do not route the belt strap across sharp
or fragile objects, especially if these ar e
located on or in your clothing, e.g. spec -
tacles, pencils, keys, etc. The seat belt
strap could be damaged and tear in an
accident and you or other vehicle occu -
pants could be injured.
R Only one person should use each seat
belt at any one time. On no account
should children travel sitting on your lap
or the lap of another occupant, as it
would not be possible to restrain the
child in the event of an accident, braking
or a sudden change in direction, which
could result in severe or even fatal inju-
ries to the child and other occupants.
R Persons less than 1.50 m tall cannot
wear the seat belts correctly. For this
reason, secure persons less than 1.50 m
tall in specially designed, suitabl e
restraint systems .
R Children less than 1.50 m tall or under
12 years of age cannot wear the seat Control
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On-board computer (vehicles with the luxury multi-function steering wheel*, 12 buttons)
144
You will find further information on automatic
locking in the "Automatic locking" section
(
Y page 79).
X Press %or$ to select the Vehicle
submenu.
X Press #to confirm.
X Press %or$ to select the Auto-
matic Door Loc kfunction.
You will see the selected setting: Onor
Off.
X Press #to change the selected setting .
Convenience In the
Convenience menu, you can activate/
deactivate the easy-entry/exit feature* and
the "Fold in mirrors when locking" function .
Activating or deactivating the easy-entry /
exit feature*
You can use the Easy-Entry/Exit function
to activate or deactivate the easy-entry/exit
feature (Y page 93). G
Risk of injury
When the easy-entry/exit feature is active,
the steering wheel moves. There is a risk of
occupants becoming trapped. Before acti - vating the easy-entry feature, make sure
that nobody can become trapped.
Do not leave children unsupervised in the
vehicle, even if they are secured in a child
restraint system. The children could open
the driver's door and thereby unintention-
ally activate the easy-entry feature and
become trapped.
X Press %or$ to select the Conve-
nience submenu.
X Press #to confirm.
X Press %or$ to select the easy-
entry/exi tfeature.
You will see the selected setting: Onor
Off.
X Press #to change the selected setting .
Activating or deactivating the "Fold in
mirrors when locking*" function
If you activate the Fold in mirrors whe n
locking function, the exterior mirrors fold in
when you lock the vehicle. When you switch
on the ignition, the exterior mirrors fold out
again.
If you have switched the function on and you
fold in the exterior mirrors using the button on the door
(Y page 94), they will not fold out
when the ignition is switched on. The exterior
mirrors can then only be folded out using the
button on the door.
X Press %or$ to select the Conve-
nience submenu.
X Press #to confirm.
X Press %or$ to select the Fold in
mirrors when lockin gfunction.
You will see the selected setting: Onor
Off.
X Press #to change the selected setting .
Restoring the factory setting s Most of the submenus can be restored to the
default settings in the
Factory Setting
menu.
For safety reasons, not all functions are reset:
the Speed limit (winter tyres) function
in permanent Speedtronic can only be set in
the Vehicle menu. The Daytime driving
lamps function in the Lightmenu is only
reset if the vehicle is stationary.
X Press %or$ to select the Factory
setting submenu.
X Press #to confirm. Controls
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Features
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Stowage compartment/telephon
e
compartment under the armrest 1
Right-hand butto n
2 Left-hand button
X To open: press left-hand button 2or right-
hand button 1.
The stowage compartment opens.
i A small and a large stowage compartment
are located under the armrest. The small
stowage compartment can be removed for
emptying. The telephone bracket* is loca-
ted in the large stowage compartment. Stowage compartment in the rear seat
armres t 1
Cove r
2 Rear seat armres t
X Fold down rear seat armrest 2.
X Fold cover 1of the rear seat armrest
upwards. Features
Sun visors
G
Risk of accident
Keep the mirrors in the sun visors covered
while driving. You could otherwise be daz-
zled by bright lights, impairing your view of
traffic conditions. As a result you could
cause an accident. 1
Mirror light
2 Retainer
3 Retaining clip, e.g. for a car park ticket
4 Vanity mirror
5 Mirror cover Controls
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Mirror in the sun viso
rMirror light
1only comes on if the sun visor
is clipped into retainer 2and mirror cover
5 has been folded up.
Glare from the side X
Fold down the sun visor.
X Pull the sun visor from retainer 2.
X Swing the sun visor to the side. Roller sunblinds* for the rear side
windows 1
Tab
2 Retainers X
To extend: pull the roller sunblind out by
tab 1and hook it onto retainers 2at th e
top of the window.
! Always guide the roller sunblind by hand.
Do not let it snap back suddenly, as thi s
would damage the automatic roller mech-
anism.
! If you drive with the roller sunblind exten-
ded and the window open, the roller sun-
blind may pop out of the retainer and
suddenly spring back if you drive at high
speeds, e.g. on the motorway. This could
damage the inertia reel. Therefore, either
close the window or retract the roller sun-
blind before driving at high speeds. Rear window blind* (Saloon
) 1
Button for rear window blind
! Make sure that the rear window blind can
move freely. Otherwise, the blind or othe r
objects could be damaged.
X To extend or retract: briefly press button
1 .
The rear window blind fully extends or fully
retracts. Controls
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Car
e 227Care
Notes on care
Regular and proper care maintains the value
of your vehicle.
i It is advisable to use Mercedes-Benz care
products.
Scratches, corrosive deposits, areas affected
by corrosion and damage caused by inade-
quate care cannot always be completely
repaired. In such cases, visit a qualified spe-
cialist workshop immediately, e.g. a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Repair damage caused by loose chippings
and remove the following substances imme-
diately, whilst avoiding rubbing too hard:
R Soak insect remains with insect remover
and rinse off afterwards .
R Soak bird droppings with water and rins e
off afterwards.
R Remove tree resin, oils, fuels and grease by
rubbing gently with a cloth soaked in clean-
ing or lighter fluid .
R Use silicone remover to remove wax.
R Use tar remover to remove tar stains. H
Environmental not
e
Dispose of empty packaging, cleaning
cloths and polishing wads in an environ-
mentally-responsible manner.
! Do not affix :
R stickers
R films
R magnetic plates or similar
to painted surfaces, otherwise you could
damage the paintwork. Vehicle care
! Do not park the vehicle for a long perio d
of time directly after cleaning, especially if
the wheels have just been cleaned with a
wheel cleaner. Wheel cleaners could cause
rapid corrosion of the brake discs and
brake pads/linings. After cleaning, park
the vehicle when it is at normal operatin g
temperature.
Automatic car wash You can wash the vehicle in an automatic car
wash from the very start,!
Do not use high pressure car wash sys-
tems. The strong water jet could damage
painted parts or attachments.
! Do not use a brush-free automatic car
wash that uses chemical agents to wash
the vehicle.
but preferably one without brushes.
If the vehicle is very dirty, prewash it befor e
cleaning it in an automatic car wash.
! Make sure that the automatic car wash is
suitable for the size of the vehicle. Fold in
the exterior mirrors before the vehicle is
washed. There is otherwise a risk of dam-
age to the exterior mirrors.
! Make sure the side windows are com-
pletely closed, the ventilation/heater
blower is fully turned off and the wind-
screen wiper switch is set to 0. The rai n
sensor may otherwise be activated, for
instance, leading to inadvertent wiper
sweeps being triggered. This could cause
damage to the vehicle.
After using an automatic car wash, wipe off
wax from the windscreen and the wiper
blades. This will prevent smears and reduce
wiping noises caused by residue on the wind-
screen. Operation
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Display
messages 25
7 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution
. 4-button multi-function
steering wheel:
Left mirror turn
signal
or
Right mirror turn
signal
12-button luxury multi-
function steering
wheel:
Left mirror turn
signal
or
Right mirror turn
signal The turn signal lamp on the left-hand or
right-hand exterior mirror is faulty. Thi
s
display message will only appear if all
LEDs have failed. X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop as soon as
possible. Practical advice
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