weight MERCEDES-BENZ CL CLASS 2010 Owners Manual

1, 2, 3 ...
4-ETS see ETS/4-ETS

4MATIC
see All-wheel drive (4MATIC)
911 emergency call ..........................137A
ABC (Active Body Control) ................319
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 419
ABS (Antilock Brake System)

.............57
Indicator lamp ................................ 451
Messages in the multifunction
display ................................... 429, 430
Accessory weight .............................. 393
Accidents ........................................... 288
Air bags ........................................... 37
Emergency calls (Tele Aid) ............. 354
Emergency calls (Telephone) ......... 137
Active Bi-Xenon headlamps
see Headlamps
Active Body Control
see ABC
Adaptive Brake .................................... 59
Adaptive Brake Lights ......................... 59
Adaptive Damping System see ADS
Additives
Engine oil ....................................... 493
Gasoline ......................................... 494
Address book ..................................... 146
Address change ................................... 21
ADS (Adaptive Damping System) ..... 317
Advanced Parking Guidance ............327
Canceling ....................................... 332
Detecting a parking space .............329
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 423
Parking .......................................... 330
Advanced Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (Advanced
TPMS) ................................................. 377
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 426Air bags
................................................ 37
Emergency call upon deployment ..354
Front, driver and passenger ............. 40
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp .......................... 41, 459
Knee bag ..........................................

40
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 417
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ........................................... 41
Safety guidelines ............................. 39
Side impact ...................................... 40
Window curtain ................................ 41
Air conditioning refrigerant and
lubricant ............................................. 493
Air distribution .................................. 342
AIRMATIC
ADS (Adaptive Damping System) ...317
Introduction ................................... 317
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 437
Vehicle level control ...................... 318
Air pressure
see Tire inflation pressure
Air pressure (tires) ............................ 393
Air recirculation mode ......................343
Air volume .......................................... 342
Alarm system see Anti-theft systems
Alignment bolt (vehicle tool
kit) .............................................. 412, 468
All-wheel drive (4MATIC) ..................321
Alternator Messages in the multifunction
display ................................... 425, 444
Alternator (Technical data)
see Vehicle specification
AMG menu ......................................... 208
Anticorrosion/antifreeze ..................495
Antilock Brake System see ABS
Anti-theft systems ............................... 65
Anti-theft alarm system ................... 65
Immobilizer ...................................... 65
Aquaplaning
see Hydroplaning 4
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Audio
............................................. 207
Navi ............................................... 206
Service ........................................... 214
Settings
......................................... 214
Telephone ...................................... 211
Trip ................................................ 204
Coolant
Anticorrosion/antifreeze ............... 495
Capacities ...................................... 491
Checking level ............................... 372
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 442
Temperature gauge ........................ 300
Corner-illuminating lamps ................ 278
Cruise control .................................... 302
Activating ....................................... 302
Canceling ....................................... 303
Changing the set speed .................303
Last stored speed .......................... 304
Lever .............................................. 302
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 420
Resume function ............................ 304
Setting current speed .................... 303
Cup holders ........................................ 350
Curb weight ....................................... 393
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ...23
Customer Relations Department .......23 D
Dashboard see Instrument cluster


Data recording ..................................... 23
Daytime running lamp mode ............276
Switching on or off ......................... 215
Deep water
see Standing water
Defogging (windshield) .....................343
Defroster Front (Climate control system) ......343
Rear window .................................. 344
Department of Transportation
see DOT
Difficulties
While driving .................................. 288
With starting .................................. 286Digital speedometer

Additional speedometer ................. 215
Dimensions (vehicle)
see Vehicle specification


Direction of rotation (tires) ..............385
Displays
COMAND display ............................. 69
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 307
Maintenance service indicator .......402
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 414
Multifunction display .....................203
Symbol messages .......................... 428
Text messages ............................... 416
Trip computer ................................ 204
Vehicle status message memory ...214
Display settings (COMAND) ................ 79
DISTRONIC PLUS ............................... 304
Cleaning system sensors ...............406
Displaying the distance graphic ..... 308
Displays in the multifunction
display ........................................... 307
Distance warning lamp .......... 307, 457
Driving ........................................... 310
Driving with .................................... 313
Lever .............................................. 309
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 421
Resume function ............................ 312
Sensor cover .................................. 406
Speed settings ............................... 311
Stopping ........................................ 311
Door control panel .............................. 34
Doors
Locking/unlocking (KEYLESS-GO) . 253
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ...... 252
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 439
Opening from inside ...................... 256
Remote door lock (Tele Aid) ........... 359
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) ....... 359
Unlocking (Mechanical key) ........... 460
DOT (Department of
Transportation) .................................. 393
Drinking and driving .........................397
Drive-dynamic multicontour seats .. 199 Index
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Engine oil

Adding ........................................... 371
Additives ........................................ 493
Checking level ............................... 369
Consumption ................................. 369
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 444
Oil dipstick .....................................
369
Recommended engine oils and oil
filter ............................................... 492
ESC (Electronic Stability Control) ......59
ETS/4-ETS ....................................... 60
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................... 429, 430, 435
Warning lamp ................................. 456
ETD (Emergency Tensioning
Device) ................................................. 48
Safety guidelines ............................. 39
ETS/4-ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ................................................ 60
Express operation Power windows .............................. 282
Tilt/sliding sunroof ........................345
Exterior lamp switch ......................... 275
Exterior rear view mirrors ................271
Fold-in function .............................. 273
Parking position ............................. 272
Power folding ................................. 273
Exterior view of vehicle ......................26 F
Fastening the seat belts .....................47
First aid kit .........................................
412
Flat tire

............................................... 465
Lowering the vehicle ......................469
Mounting the spare wheel ............. 466
Preparing the vehicle .....................465
Spare wheel ........................... 465, 490
Floormats ........................................... 363
Fluids
ABC fluid ................................ 371, 491
Automatic transmission fluid ......... 491
Brake fluid ..................................... 491
Capacities ...................................... 490
Engine coolant ............................... 491
Engine oil ....................................... 490Power steering fluid .......................
491
Washer and headlamp cleaning
system ........................................... 492
Fog lamps ........................................... 277
Messages in the multifunction
display

................................... 446, 448
Fold-in function for exterior rear
view mirrors ...................................... 273
Four-wheel drive see All-wheel drive (4MATIC)
Front air bags
see Air bags
Front passenger front air bag ............ 40
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 417
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp ............................. 41, 459
Fuel ..................................................... 366
Additives ........................................ 494
Capacity, fuel tank ......................... 491
Drive sensibly–safe fuel .................397
Fuel consumption statistics ...........204
Fuel filler flap and cap ................... 367
Fuel tank reserve warning lamp .....457
Premium unleaded gasoline ...........493
Refueling ........................................ 366
Requirements ................................ 494
Fuel filler flap ..................................... 367
Fuel gauge ......................................... 301
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. ........490
Fuel tank Capacity ........................................ 491
Fuel filler flap and cap ................... 367
Refueling ........................................ 366
Fuses .................................................. 476 G
Garage door opener .......................... 360
Gasoline see Fuel


GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) ...394
Gear range ......................................... 295
Indicator ........................................ 295
Limiting .......................................... 297
Shifting into optimal ......................298
Gear selector lever ............................291
Cleaning ......................................... 409 Index
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Gearshift pattern ...........................
291
Shifting procedure ......................... 293
Transmission position indicator ..... 294
Transmission positions .................. 294
Generator
see Alternator

Global locking/unlocking
see Key, SmartKey
Glove box ........................................... 348
Gracenote ®
Media Database ............ 171
Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR
Gross Vehicle Weight
see GVW
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
see GVWR
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) ............394
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) ................................................ 394H
Hard plastic trim items, cleaning ....409
Hazard warning flasher ....................278
HD Radio™ ......................................... 154
Headlamp cleaning system .............. 278
Headlamps
Active Bi-Xenon headlamps ........... 274
Automatic headlamp mode

............275
Bi-Xenon ........................................ 274
Cleaning lenses ............................. 406
Cleaning system ............................ 278
Daytime running lamp mode ..........276
High-beam flasher .........................278
High-beam headlamps ...................278
Low-beam headlamps .................... 275
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 446
Replacing bulbs ............................. 463
Switch ............................................ 275
Headliner and shelf below rear
window, cleaning and care of ..........409
Head restraints ................................. 264
Adjustment ............................ 264, 267
Folding back .................................. 268
Rear seat head restraints ............... 268
Heated steering wheel ...................... 270Height adjustment

Seats ............................................. 264
Vehicle level control ...................... 318
High-beam flasher ............................. 278
High-beam headlamps ......................278
Indicator lamp .................................. 29
High-performance brake system

.....400
Hill-start assist system ..................... 315
HOLD function ................................... 316
Hood ................................................... 368
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 439
Horn ...................................................... 27
Hydroplaning ..................................... 400 I
Identification labels ..........................480
Identification number, vehicle
(VIN) ................................................... 481
Ignition ....................................... 262, 285
Immobilizer .......................................... 65
Indicator lamps see Lamps, indicator and warning


Infant and child restraint systems
see Children in the vehicle
Inflation pressure
see Tires, Inflation pressure
Infrared reflecting windshield .........364
Inside door handle ......................34, 256
Instrument cluster ......................29, 300
Illumination .................................... 300
Lamps ............................................ 450
Multifunction display .....................203
Instrument lighting
see Instrument cluster, Illumination
Instrument panel
see Instrument cluster
Instruments and controls
see Cockpit
Interior lighting
Emergency lighting ........................ 280
Front .............................................. 279
Front reading lamps ....................... 279
Rear ............................................... 279
Interior rear view mirror ................... 271
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors .... 27210
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Lighting
.............................................. 274
Daytime running lamp mode ..........276
Exterior
.......................................... 275
Interior ........................................... 279
Limp-home mode .............................. 299
Load index (tires) ......................389, 394
Loading see Vehicle loading
Locking the vehicle
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 253
Manually ........................................ 461
SmartKey ....................................... 252
Loss of
Key ................................................ 256
Service and Warranty Information
booklet .......................................... 480
Low-beam headlamps ....................... 275
Exterior lamp switch ...................... 275
Switching on .................................. 275
Lubricants .......................................... 490M
Maintenance ........................................ 21
Maintenance Call, automatic (Tele
Aid) ..................................................... 359
Maintenance System Service indicator display

................402
Service indicator message ............. 402
Service term exceeded ..................402
Manual headlamp mode (Low-
beam headlamps) .............................. 275
Manual shift program .......................298
Maximum engine speed see Vehicle specification
Maximum loaded vehicle weight .....394
Maximum load rating (tires) .............394
Maximum permissible tire
inflation pressure .............................. 394
Mechanical key see Key, Mechanical
Media interface ................................. 183
Memory function ............................... 273
Menus see Control system menus
Minispare wheel
see Spare wheel Mirrors
............................................... 271
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors .... 272
Exterior rear view mirror parking
position .......................................... 272
Exterior rear view mirrors

..............271
Interior rear view mirror ................. 271
Memory function ........................... 273
Power folding exterior rear view
mirrors ........................................... 273
Vanity mirror .................................. 351
MON (Motor Octane Number) ..........494
Motor Octane Number see MON
MP3 .................................................... 162
Multifunction display ........................ 203
Symbol messages .......................... 428
Text messages ............................... 416
Vehicle status messages ............... 414
Multifunction display messages
ABC (Active Body Control) ............. 419
ABS ....................................... 429, 430
Active headlamps .......................... 446
Advanced Parking Guidance ..........423
Advanced TPMS ............................. 426
Air bags ......................................... 417
AIRMATIC ...................................... 437
Alternator .............................. 425, 444
Automatic
transmission .......................... 424, 425
Backrests ....................................... 439
Battery ................................... 425, 444
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 423
Brake fluid ..................................... 434
Brake pads ..................................... 428
Coolant .......................................... 442
Corner-illuminating lamps .............. 449
Cruise control ................................ 420
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 421
Doors ............................................. 439
EBP ................................................ 430
Engine oil ....................................... 444
ESC ............................... 429, 430, 435
Fog lamps .............................. 446, 448
Front passenger front air bag ........417
Gas cap .......................................... 445
High-beam lamps ........................... 447
Hood .............................................. 439
License plate lamps ....................... 44712
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Light sensor ...................................
448
Low-beam lamps ............................
448
Night View Assist ........................... 438
Park Assist ..................................... 422
Parking lamps ................................ 447
PRE-SAFE ®
.................................... 416
Radar sensors ................................ 424
Reserve fuel ................................... 445
Reverse lamp ................................. 446
Side marker lamps .........................446
SmartKey ....................................... 440
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO .......... 440
SRS ................................................ 436
Tele Aid .......................................... 436
Tire inflation pressure ............426, 450
Tire pressure monitor .................... 426
Tires ...................................... 426, 450
Trunk ............................................. 439
Turn signals ................................... 449
Multifunction steering wheel
Adjustment .................................... 270
Buttons .......................................... 202
Cleaning ......................................... 409
Gearshift control ............................ 297
Heating .......................................... 270
Memory function ........................... 273
Music Register ................................... 180N
Navigation ............................................ 83
Alternative route ............................ 125
Compass ........................................

124
Destination memory ......................132
Entering a destination ...................... 93
Entering a stopover ........................ 109
Introduction ..................................... 83
Lane recommendation ...................118
Last destinations ........................... 134
Map software version ......................83
Points of interest (POI) ................... 111
Route guidance .............................. 116
Traffic messages ............................ 125
Zagat ®
Rating Service .................... 115
“Where am I?” function .................. 123
Navi menu .......................................... 206
Nets, parcel ....................................... 348
Night security illumination .............. 191Night View Assist
.............................. 333
Cleaning the

windshield in front of
the camera .................................... 407
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 438
Normal occupant weight .................. 394
Number, vehicle identification
(VIN) ................................................... 481 O
Occupant Classification System see OCS

(Occupant Classification
System)
Occupant distribution ....................... 394
Occupant safety Air bags ........................................... 37
Children and air bags ....................... 37
Children in the vehicle .....................51
Child seat anchors – LATCH-type
(ISOFIX) ........................................... 54
Fastening the seat belts ................... 47
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp .......................... 41, 459
Infant and child restraint systems .... 51
Introduction ..................................... 36
ISOFIX (Child seat anchors –
LATCH-type) ..................................... 54
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ........................................... 41
PRE-SAFE ®
....................................... 49
Seat belts .................................. 39, 45
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ................................................ 41
Self-test ........................................... 45
Odometer ........................................... 204
Oil, oil level see Engine oil
On-board computer
see Control system
One-touch gearshifting .....................297
Operating safety .................................. 22
Ornamental moldings, cleaning .......406
Overhead control panel ......................34 Index
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Paintwork, cleaning ..........................404
Paintwork code ................................. 481
Panic alarm .......................................... 55
Parcel nets ......................................... 348
Park Assist ......................................... 324
Cleaning system sensors ...............406
Collision warning ........................... 327
Messages in the multifunction
display
........................................... 422
Range ............................................ 325
Switching on/off ........................... 327
System sensors ............................. 406
Warning indicators ......................... 326
Parking ............................................... 288
Advanced Parking Guidance ..........327
Park Assist ..................................... 324
Parktronic system ..........................321
Parking Guidance, Advanced ........... 327
Parking position
Exterior rear view mirrors .............. 272
Transmission position .................... 294
Parktronic system
Cleaning system sensors ...............406
Malfunction .................................... 324
Minimum distance ......................... 322
Sensor range ................................. 322
Switching on/off ........................... 323
System sensors ............................. 322
Warning indicators ......................... 323
Parts service ...................................... 480
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp see Front passenger front air bag
off indicator lamp
Passenger safety
see Occupant safety
Pedals ................................................. 397
Phone see Telephone
Phone book ........................................ 146
Plastic parts, cleaning ...................... 409
Power assistance .............................. 398
Power closing assist for doors and
trunk lid .............................................. 261
Power outlets .................................... 353
Power seats see Seats Power tilt/sliding sunroof

Operation ....................................... 345
Synchronizing
................................ 347
Power washer .................................... 404
Power windows ................................. 282
Cleaning ......................................... 408
Operation ....................................... 282
Rear side window, override switch ... 55
Synchronizing ................................ 283
Practical hints ................................... 412
PRE-SAFE ®
............................................ 49
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 416
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake ................................. 62
Activating/deactivating ................. 213
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 416
Problems
While driving .................................. 288
With vehicle ..................................... 23
With wipers .................................... 281
Product information ............................20
Production options weight ...............394
Program mode selector switch
Automatic shift program ................296
Manual shift program ..................... 298
Proximity key
see Key, SmartKey
PSI (air pressure unit) ....................... 394 R
RACETIMER ........................................ 209
Radar sensors
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 424
Switching on or off

......................... 216
Radio .................................................. 152
HD Radio™ .................................... 154
Satellite radio ................................ 157
Selecting stations .......................... 207
Radio transmitters ............................401
Rain sensor see Intermittent wiping
Rear axle oil ....................................... 491
Rear fog lamp see Fog lamps 14
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Selective setting (KEYLESS-GO) ..... 255
Selective setting (SmartKey) ..........
253
Time
................................................. 79
Trunk opening-height restriction ....193
Voice Control System ...................... 80
Shelf below rear window, cleaning .. 409
Shortcut buttons ................................. 69
Side impact air bags ...........................40
Side marker lamps
Cleaning lenses ............................. 406
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 446
Sidewall (tires) .................................. 395
Side windows see Power windows
SmartKey
see Key, SmartKey
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO
see Key, SmartKey
Snow chains ...................................... 396
Snow tires see Winter tires
Spare wheel ....................................... 486
Mounting ....................................... 466
Storage location ............................ 413
Speedometer ....................................... 29
Speed settings Cruise control ................................ 303
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 311
Resume function ................... 304, 312
SRS
Indicator lamp .................................. 29
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
Indicator lamp ......................... 36, 455
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 436
Standing water, driving through ......400
Starter switch positions KEYLESS-GO .................................. 262
SmartKey ....................................... 262
Starting difficulties (engine) ............286
Starting the engine ........................... 285
Steering column see Multifunction steering wheel,
Adjustment
Steering wheel
see Multifunction steering wheel Steering wheel gearshift control
.....297
Stolen Vehicle Recovery Services ...360
Storage compartments .....................348
Storing tires ....................................... 387
Sunroof see Power tilt/sliding sunroof

Sunshade
Rear window .................................. 352
Sun visors .......................................... 351
Suspension tuning see AIRMATIC T
Tachometer .................................. 30, 301
Overspeed range ........................... 301
Tail lamps
Cleaning lenses

............................. 406
Tar stains ........................................... 404
Technical data Air conditioning refrigerant .... 492, 493
Brake fluid ............................. 491, 493
Capacities fuels, coolants,
lubricants etc. ................................ 490
Coolant .................................. 491, 494
Engine oil additives ........................493
Engine oils ............................. 490, 492
Fuel requirements .......................... 494
Gasoline additives .......................... 494
Identification labels .......................480
Premium unleaded gasoline ...........493
Rims and tires ................................ 486
Spare wheel ................................... 490
Vehicle specification
CL 550 4MATIC ............................. 483
Vehicle specification CL 600 ......... 483
Vehicle specification CL 63 AMG ...484
Vehicle specification CL 65 AMG ...485
Washer and headlamp cleaning
system ................................... 492, 496
Technical data (dimensions)
see Vehicle specification
Technical data (electrical system)
see Vehicle specification
Technical data (engine)
see Vehicle specification
Technical data (weights)
see Vehicle specification 16
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Vehicle specification

CL 550 4MATIC ............................. 483
CL 600 ........................................... 483
CL 63 AMG .................................... 484
CL 65 AMG .................................... 485
Vehicle status message memory .... 214
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 412
Vehicle washing see Vehicle care

Vehicle weights
see Vehicle specification
Video .................................................. 174
Video Aux ........................................... 172
Voice Control System
Address book ................................. 229
CD/DVD changer/MP3 .................234
Command list ................................ 237
External devices ............................. 236
Individualization ............................. 250
Introduction ................................... 217
Navigation ..................................... 219
Radio ............................................. 231
Settings ........................................... 80
Telephone ...................................... 225
Troubleshooting ............................. 247 W
Warning sounds Advanced Parking Guidance ..........330
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 307
Driver’s or passenger’s seat belt

.....48
Electronic parking brake ................ 431
Park Assist ..................................... 326
Parktronic system ..........................324
Seat belt telltale ............................ 454
Warranty coverage ............................ 480
Washer and headlamp cleaning
system ................................................ 496
Washer fluid
Mixing ratio .................................... 496
Refilling .......................................... 372
Washing the vehicle .......................... 403
Wear pattern (tires) ..........................388
Weights (vehicle) see Vehicle specification Wheel

Changing ....................................... 465
Removing ....................................... 467
Spare ............................................. 465
Tightening torque ........................... 469
Wheels, sizes

..................................... 486
Wheels, Tires and .............................. 373
Window curtain air bags ..................... 41
Windows see Power windows
Windows, cleaning ............................408
Windshield Cleaning wiper blades .................... 408
Defogging ...................................... 343
Infrared reflecting ..........................364
Washer fluid ................................... 496
Wipers ........................................... 280
Windshield wipers
Replacing wiper blades .................. 464
Winter driving
Instructions .................................... 396
Snow chains .................................. 396
Tires ............................................... 395
Winter tires ................................ 395, 486
Wood trims, cleaning ........................ 410 Z
ZAGAT ®
Rating Service .....................115 Index
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R
Adjust the front passenger seat as far as
possible rearward from the dashboard
when the seat is occupied.
R Occupants, especially children, should
never place
their bodies or lean their heads
in the area of the door where the side
impact air bag inflates. This could result in
serious injuries or death should the side
impact air bag be deployed. Always sit as
upright as possible, wear the seat belt
properly and use an appropriately sized
infant restraint, toddler restraint, or
booster seat recommended for the size and
weight of the child.
Failure to follow these instructions can result
in severe injuries to you or other occupants.
If you sell your vehicle, it is important that you
make the buyer aware of this safety
information. Be sure to give the buyer this
Operator’s Manual. G
Warning!
Accident research shows that the safest place
for children

in an automobile is in a rear seat.
There is a possibility for a side impact air bag-
related injury if occupants, especially
children, are not properly seated or restrained
when next to a side impact air bag which
needs to deploy rapidly in a side impact in
order to do its job.
To help avoid the possibility of injury, please
follow these guidelines:
(1) Occupants, especially children, should never
place their bodies or
lean their heads in the area of the
door where the side impact air bag
inflates. This could result in
serious injuries or death should
the side impact air bag be
deployed.
(2) Always sit as upright as possible, wear the
seat belt properly and use
an appropriately sized infant
restraint, toddler restraint, or
booster seat recommended for the size and weight of the child. and
for children 12 years old and
under, use an appropriately sized
infant restraint, toddler restraint,
or booster seat recommended for
the size and weight of the child.
(3) Always wear seat belts properly.
If you believe that, even with the use of these
guidelines, it

would be safer for your rear seat
occupants to have the rear mounted side
impact air bags deactivated, then
deactivation can be carried out upon your
written request at an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center at an additional cost.
Please contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center or call the Customer Assistance
Center (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes
(1-800-367-6372), or Customer Service (in
Canada) at 1-800-387-0100 for details.
Air bags are designed to deploy only in certain
R frontal impacts (front air bags and driver’s
side knee bag)
R side impacts (side impact and window
curtain air bags) if the system determines
the need for air bag deployment
R rollovers (window curtain air bags)
Only in the event of such a situation will they
provide their supplemental protection.
The driver and passengers should always
wear their seat belts. Otherwise it is not
possible for the air bags to provide their
supplemental protection.
In case of other types of impacts and impacts
below air bag deployment thresholds, air
bags will not deploy. The driver and
passengers will then be protected to the
extent possible by a properly fastened seat
belt. A properly fastened seat belt is also
needed to provide the best possible
protection in a rollover.
Air bags are not a substitute for seat belts.
Always wear your seat belt, regardless of
whether or not your vehicle is equipped with
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