sensor MERCEDES-BENZ CL COUPE 2009 Owners Manual

Brake Assist
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
See BAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
see BAS
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .400
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .333
Brake lamps
Adaptive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .346
Brakes
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . .352, 354
Brake system
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .334
Brake wear
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .334
Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .369
Cornering light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .372
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .343
Infrared light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .371
Main-beam spot lamp . . . . . . . . . .371
Motorway spot lamp . . . . . . . . . . .371
Replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .371
see Lamp C
Calling up a fault see Display message . . . . . . . . . . .316
Calling voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Call lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123
Displaying details . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
Saving a list entry . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
Call waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Care Automatic car wash . . . . . . . . . . . .307
Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .307
Cleaning agents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .307
Dashboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .310
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .310
Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .307
Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .309
High-pressure cleaners . . . . . . . . .308
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .310
Matt paintwork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .308
Night View Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . .311
Paintwork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .308
Plastic trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .312
Reversing camera . . . . . . . . . . . . .310
Seat covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .311 Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.310
Steering wheel boss . . . . . . . . . . . .310
Tail pipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .310
Trim strips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .312
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .309
Wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .309
Wooden trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .312
Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .307
CD Inserting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Menu overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Playback options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Selecting a mediu m.. . . . . . . . . . . .81
Selecting a titl e.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
CD player/CD changer
Operation (COMAND) . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Operation (on-board computer) . . .219
Central locking
Activating/deactivating
(COMAND) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167
Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .178
Central locking/unlocking button ..1 79
Central unlocking Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .178
Centre console
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Changing a wheel
see Flat tyre
Changing direction (COMAND) . . . ..148
Changing direction (on-board com-
puter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .217
Children In the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Restraint systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Child seat
Automatic recognitio n.. . . . . . . . . .44
Automatic recognition (malfunc-
tion) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .350
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .323
ISOFIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Recommendation s.. . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Suitable positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Cigarette lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .282
Cleaning agents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .307
Cockpit Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .256
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Fuse box
Dashboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .389
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . .390
Rea r.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .390
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .389 G
Garage door Opening/closing (with the remote
control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .286
Garage door opener . . . . . . . . . . . . ..285
Clearing the memory . . . . . . . . . . .286
Frequencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .408
Programming the remote control . .285
Gear indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208
Gear indicator (on-board computer) 220
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts . . . ..394
Glove compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . ..276 H
Hands-free system Switching on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Switching to the mobile phone . . .116
Headlamp cleaning system . . . . . ..295
Headlamps Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .309
Cleaning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .197
Misting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .360
Head restraints
Rear compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . .186
Heating
see Air conditioning
High-pressure cleaners . . . . . . . . . ..308
Hill start assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .204
HOLD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .245
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .322
HomeLink ®
see Garage door opener I
Immobiliser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Indicator and warning lamp Automatic child seat recognition
(malfunction ).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .350
Brakes (red ).. . . . . . . . . . . . .352, 354
Brakes (yellow) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .354 Engine diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . .
.354
ESP ®
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .352
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF . . . .44, 350
Reserve fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .356
Seat belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .355
SRS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37, 353
Indicator lamp
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .344
see Indicator and warning lamp . . .351
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . ..212
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Intelligent Light System . . . . . . . . ..197
Display message . . . . . . . . . .323, 346
Menu (on-board computer) . . . . . .225
Tourist mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225
Interior lighting
Ambient light (COMAND) . . . . . . . .166
Automatic control system . . . . . . .199
Emergency lighting . . . . . . . . . . . .199
Interior lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .166
Manual control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .198
Reading lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .198
Interior motion sensor . . . . . . ..55, 167
ISOFIX child seat securing system ..47 J
Jack Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .378
Storage location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .315
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .384
Jump leads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .384 K
Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .178
Checking the battery . . . . . . . . . . .367
Convenience closing . . . . . . . . . . .201
Convenience opening . . . . . . . . . . .201
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .340
Loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .363
Malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .362
Modifying the programming . . . . . .179
KEYLESS GO
Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182
Changing the battery . . . . . . . . . . .368
Checking the battery . . . . . . . . . . .367
Convenience closing . . . . . . . . . . .202 10
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Oil
Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .293
Topping up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .294
Oil level
Checking (dipstick) . . . . . . . . . . . .294
Checking (on-board computer) . . .293
On-board computer . . . . . . . . . . . . ..213
AMG menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .220
Assistance menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . .223
Audio menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .218
Display messages . . . . . . . . . . . . .316
Navi menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .217
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .214
Service menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225
Settings menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225
Telephone menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . .222
Trip menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .215
Opening limiter for boot lid . . . . . ..168
Operating system see On-board computer . . . . . . . . .213
Outside lighting
Delayed switch-off (COMAND) . . . .166
Outside temperature display . . . ..212
Override feature Rear side windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48P
Paint code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .396
Paintwork Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .308
Park Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .251
Activating/deactivating . . . . . . . . .253
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .324
Sensor range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .252
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . .253
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .204
Parking aid Exterior mirror on the front-
passenger sid e.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191
Park Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .251
PARKTRONI C.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .249
Reversing camera . . . . . . . . . . . . .257
Parking brake
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .334
Electric parking brake . . . . . . . . . .205
Parking Guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..254
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .324 Parking lamps
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .345
Parking position
Exterior mirror on the front-
passenger sid e.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191
Exterior mirrors (COMAND) . . . . . .165
PARKTRONIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .249
Activating/deactivating . . . . . . . . .251
Malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .360
Range of the sensors . . . . . . . . . . .250
Warning display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .251
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF warning
lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44, 350
Pause function COMAND (Audio) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
PCMCIA card
Operation (on-board computer) . . .219
Permanent four-wheel drive
see 4MATIC
Permanent Speedtronic . . . . . . . . ..245
Petrol Minimum grade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .291
see Fuel
Phone book
Calling up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
Creating an entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121
Deleting an entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122
Plastic trim
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .312
Playback options . . . . . . . . . . . ..97, 103
Playback options (COMAND) . . . . . ..83
Power closing feature . . . . . . . . . . ..180
Power socket Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .282
Power window switch
see Side windows
Pre-emptive occupant safety system
see PRE-SAFE ®
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake (vehicles with
Distronic Plus) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .224
PRE-SAFE ®
system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .325
Programmable button . . . . . . . . . . ..163
Program selector button Automatic transmission . . . . . . . . .210 Index
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Pulling away
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .203
PULSE see Massage function R
RACETIMER (on-board computer) ..2 20
Radar sensor system Country overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . .411
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .326
Radar system sensors
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .226
Radio
Menu overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Radio Data Syste m . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
RDS frequency diversit y.. . . . . . . ..73
Selecting a station (COMAND) . . . . .71
Selecting a station (on-board
computer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .218
Storing stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Switching wavebands . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Radio-controlled equipment
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .284
Rain closing feature
Sliding/tilting sunroo f.. . . . . . . ..275
Range
Calling up (on-board computer) . . .216
RDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
RDS (Radio Data System) . . . . . . . . ..73
RDS-TMC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155
Rear compartment Head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186
Rear-compartment seats . . . . . . . ..186
Rear foglamp Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .345
Rear-view mirror
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) . . . .189
Rear window blind
see Rear window roller sunblind
Rear window heating . . . . . . . . . . ..268
Redial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .290
Region code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84Remote control
Auxiliary heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . .271
Changing the batteries (auxiliary
heating) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .368
Garage door opene r.. . . . . . . . . . .285
Programming (garage door
opener) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .285
Reserve
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .356
Reserve fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .397
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .348
Fuel tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .397
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .356
Reset (COMAND) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..163
Restraint systems For children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
See SRS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Retaining hooks (boot) . . . . . . . . . ..280
Rev counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .212
Reversing camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..257
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .310
Reversing lamps
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .346
Roller sunblind
Rear window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281
Rear window (COMAND) . . . . . . . .165
Route info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153 S
Seat Active multicontour sea t.. . . . . ..175
Adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183
Adjusting (rear compartment) . . . .186
Correct driver's seat position . . . . .193
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .348
Storing settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190
Seat backrest
Folding forwards/back . . . . . . . . .185
Seat belt
Fastening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . .193, 355
Seat covers
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .311
Seat heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187
Seat ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186
Malfunction indicator lamp . . . . . .349
Selecting the route type . . . . . . . . ..131 14
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Sensors
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .310
Service indicator
see Service interval display . . . . . .306
Service products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .396
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .400
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .399
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .398
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .397
Settings
Calling up a stored setting . . . . . . .190
On-board computer . . . . . . . . . . . .225
Setting the air distribution
COMAND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169
Shift ranges
Automatic transmission . . . . . . . . .209
Sidebag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Side windows Convenience closing . . . . . . . . . . .201
Convenience opening . . . . . . . . . . .201
Fault . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .361
Opening/closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200
Skibag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .278
Sliding/tilting sunroof . . . . . . . . . ..274
Convenience closing . . . . . . . . . . .201
Convenience opening . . . . . . . . . . .201
Rain closing feature . . . . . . . . . . . .275
Resetting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .275
Sliding sunroof
see Sliding/tilting sunroof
Snow chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .303
Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .282
Cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .282
Sound settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Spare wheel Fitting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .378
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .407
Special destination
Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147
Spectacles compartment . . . . . . . ..276
Speed limiter Speedtronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .242
Speedometer
Additional speedometer (on-
board computer) . . . . . . . . . .216, 226
Selecting the display unit (on-
board computer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .226 Speedtronic
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .242
Display message . . . . . . . . . .320, 329
Permanent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .245
Variabl e.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .243
SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys-
tem) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .338
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37, 353
Steering wheel
Adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .188
Buttons (on-board computer) . . . . .213
Storing settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190
Steering wheel boss
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .310
Steering wheel heating . . . . . . . . . ..188
Stowage compartments . . . . . . . . ..275
Armrest (under) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .277
Centre console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .276
Cup holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .277
Glove compartment . . . . . . . . . . . .276
Rea r.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .277
Rear seat armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . .277
Rear seats (between) . . . . . . . . . . .277
Stowage well
Boot floor (underneath) . . . . . . . . .280
Summer opening
see Convenience opening
Sun visor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .280
Supplemental Restraint System See SRS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Suspension tuning . . . . . . . . ..247, 248
Switching off the alarm ATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
System settings (COMAND)
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161
Linguatronic settings . . . . . . . . . . .162
Menu overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160
Programmable button . . . . . . . . . .163
Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163
Setting the system language . . . . .163
Time settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161 T
Tail pipes Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .310
Tank
see Fuel tank Index
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You must not tamper with electronic compo-
nents or their software.
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
The SRS reduces the risk of occupants com-
ing into contact with the vehicle's interior in
the event of an accident. It can also reduce
the forces to which occupants are subjected
during an accident.
The SRS consists of:
R The 6 SRS warning lamp
R belt tensioners
R belt force limiters
R airbags
The 6 6 SRS warning lamp SRS functions are checked regularly when
you turn on the ignition and when the engine
is running. Therefore, malfunctions can be
detected in good time.
The 6 SRS warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up when the ignition is switched
on. It goes out no later than a few seconds
after the engine is started. G
Risk of injury
If SRS is malfunctioning, individual systems
may be activated unintentionally or not be
deployed in the event of an accident with
heavy braking.
A malfunction has occurred if the 6SRS
warning lamp:
R does not light up when you switch on the
ignition
R does not go out after the engine has been
running for a few seconds
R lights up again once the engine is running
In this case, have SRS checked immediately
at a qualified specialist workshop. Triggering of belt tensioners, belt force
limiters and airbags In the event of a collision, the sensor in the
airbag control unit evaluates important phys-
ical data such as duration, direction and force
of the vehicle deceleration or acceleration.
Based on the evaluation of this data and
depending on the vehicle's rate of longitudi-
nal deceleration in a collision, in the first
stage the airbag control unit pre-emptively
triggers the belt tensioners.
i
The front belt tensioners can only be trig-
gered if the belt tongue is correctly
engaged in the seat belt buckle.
The front airbags are only deployed if there is
an even higher rate of vehicle deceleration in
a longitudinal direction.
Your vehicle has adaptive, dual stage front
airbags. When the first activation threshold is
reached, the front airbag is filled with enough
propellant gas to reduce the risk of injuries.
The front airbag is only fully inflated if a sec-
ond threshold is reached within a few milli-
seconds, due to the control unit having detec-
ted further deceleration.
Criteria for triggering belt tensioners and
airbags
In the first stage of a collision, the airbag con-
trol unit evaluates the duration and direction
of vehicle acceleration or deceleration in
order to determine whether it is necessary to
trigger the belt tensioner and/or airbag.
The belt tensioner and airbag triggering
thresholds are variable and are adapted to the
rate of deceleration of the vehicle. This proc-
ess is pre-emptive in nature as the airbag
must be deployed during – and not at the end
of – the collision.
i Airbags are not deployed in all types of
accidents. They are controlled by complex
sensor technology and evaluation logic.
This process is pre-emptive in nature as
airbag deployment must take place during
the impact and must be adapted to provide Occupant safety
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is not lit (Y
page 44). This means that a child
restraint system with automatic child seat
recognition *has not been fitted to the front-
passenger seat or has been fitted incorrectly.
Sidebags G
Risk of injury
If you wish to use seat covers, Mercedes-Benz
recommends that, for safety reasons, you
only use seat covers that have been approved
for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
The seat covers must have a special tear seam
for sidebags. Otherwise, a head/thorax air-
bag cannot deploy correctly and would fail to
provide the intended protection in the event
of an accident. Appropriate seat covers can
be obtained from a Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre. G
Risk of injury
Sensors to control the airbags are located in
the doors. Therefore, do not make any modi-
fications to the doors or door trims, e.g. ret-
rofitting loudspeakers. Damage to the doors
can affect operation of the sidebags.
The purpose of sidebag deployment is to
enhance the level of protection for the thorax
(but not the head, neck or arms) of the vehicle
occupants on the side of the vehicle on which
the impact occurs. Front sidebags
:and rear sidebags ;
deploy next to the outer seat cushion. They
are deployed: R
on the side on which an impact occurs
R at the start of an accident with a high rate
of lateral vehicle deceleration or accelera-
tion, e.g. in a side impact
R independently of the seat belt use
R independently of the front airbags
R independently of the belt tensioners
R if the vehicle overturns, but only if the sys-
tem detects high vehicle deceleration in a
lateral direction and determines that side-
bag deployment can offer additional pro-
tection to that provided by the seat belt
Windowbags
The purpose of the windowbags is to enhance
the level of protection for the head (but not
chest or arms) of the vehicle occupants on
the side of the vehicle on which the impact
occurs.
The windowbags are integrated into the side
of the roof frame and run from the front door
(A-pillar) to the rear side wall (C-pillar). Windowbags
:are deployed:
R at the start of an accident with a high rate
of vehicle acceleration or deceleration in a
lateral direction
R on the side on which an impact occurs
R independently of the front airbags
R regardless of whether the front-passenger
seat is occupied
R if the vehicle overturns and the system
determines that windowbag deployment Occupant safety
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Warning symbol for a rearward-facing child
restraint system G
Risk of injury
If the front-passenger front airbag is not dis-
abled:
R a child secured in a child restraint system
on the front-passenger seat could be seri-
ously and even fatally injured by the front-
passenger front airbag deploying. This is
especially a risk if the child is in the imme-
diate vicinity of the front-passenger front
airbag when it deploys.
R a child must never be secured on the front-
passenger seat in a rearward-facing child
restraint system. Only secure a rearward-
facing child restraint system on a suitable
rear seat.
R always move the front-passenger seat to
the rearmost position if you secure a child
in a forward-facing child restraint system
on the front-passenger seat.
The front-passenger front airbag is not disa-
bled:
R on vehicles without automatic child seat
recognition in the front-passenger seat*.
R on vehicles without automatic child seat
recognition on the front-passenger seat*, if
no special child restraint system with auto-
matic child seat recognition has been fitted
to the front-passenger seat.
R on vehicles with automatic child seat rec-
ognition on the front-passenger seat*, if the
4 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF warning
lamp is not lit.
To alert you to this danger, a corresponding
warning sticker is located on the dashboard
and on both sides of the sun visor on the front-
passenger side.
Information about recommended child
restraint systems is available at any
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Automatic child seat recognition on the
front-passenger seat* The sensors for the automatic child seat rec-
ognition on the front-passenger seat detect
whether a special Mercedes-Benz child seat
with automatic child seat recognition has
been fitted. In such cases, 4PASSENGER
AIRBAG OFF warning lamp :lights up. The
front-passenger front airbag is disabled. G
Risk of injury
If the 4 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF warning
lamp does not light up when the child restraint
system is fitted, the front-passenger front air-
bag has not been disabled. If the front-
passenger front airbag is deployed, the child
could be seriously or even fatally injured.
Proceed as follows:
R do not use a rearward-facing child restraint
system on the front-passenger seat.
R fit a rearward-facing child restraint system
on a suitable rear seat.
or 44
Occupant safetySafety
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R
only use a forward-facing child restraint
system on the front-passenger seat and
move the front-passenger seat to its rear-
most position.
R have the automatic child seat recognition
checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
To ensure that the automatic child seat rec-
ognition on the front-passenger seat func-
tions correctly, never place objects (such as
a cushion) under the child restraint system.
The entire base of the child restraint system
must always rest on the seat cushion. An
incorrectly fitted child restraint system can-
not perform its intended protective function
in the event of an accident, and could lead to
injuries.
i The windowbag, the sidebag and the belt
tensioner on the front-passenger side are
still active even if the front-passenger front
airbag is disabled by the automatic child-
seat recognition on the front-passenger
seat. G
Risk of injury
Do not place electronic devices on the front-
passenger seat, e.g.:
R laptops, when switched on
R mobile phones
R cards with transponders, e.g. ski passes or
access cards
Signals from electronic equipment can cause
interference in the automatic child seat rec-
ognition sensor system. This could lead to a
system malfunction. This may cause the
4 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF warning lamp
to light up without there being a child seat
with automatic child seat recognition fitted.
This means that the front-passenger front air-
bag does not deploy during an accident. It is
also possible that the 4PASSENGER AIR-
BAG OFF warning lamp will not light up briefly
if you turn the key in the ignition lock to posi-
tion 2.
Suitable positioning of the child restraint system Weight categories and ages Group 0: up to 10 kg
up to approximately
9 months Group 0+: up to 13 kg
up to approximately
18 months
Child restraint system on the
front-passenger seat
As recommended
2 As recommended
2 Child restraint system on the
left-hand and right-hand rear
seats
Universal or as recommen-
ded Universal or as recommen-
ded
2
Only use child restraint systems with automatic child seat recognition. Occupant safety
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ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
ABS regulates brake pressure in such a way
that the wheels do not lock when you brake.
This allows you to continue steering the vehi-
cle when braking.
ABS works from a speed of about 8 km/h
upwards, regardless of road-surface condi-
tions. ABS works on slippery surfaces, even
when you only brake gently. G
Risk of accident
Do not depress the brake pedal several times
in quick succession (pumping). Depress the
brake firmly and evenly. Pumping the brake
pedal reduces the braking effect.
Braking If ABS intervenes when braking, you will feel
a pulsing in the brake pedal.
X If ABS intervenes: continue to depress the
brake pedal with force until the braking sit-
uation is over.
X To make a full brake application:
depress the brake pedal with full force. G
Risk of accident
If ABS is faulty, the wheels could lock when
braking. This limits the steerability of the vehi-
cle when braking and the braking distance
may increase.
If ABS is deactivated due to a malfunction,
then BAS, BAS PLUS* and ESP ®
are also
deactivated. There is an increased risk of your
vehicle skidding in certain situations.
You should always adapt your driving style to
suit prevailing road and weather conditions. BAS (Brake Assist)
BAS operates in emergency braking situa-
tions. If you depress the brake pedal quickly,
BAS automatically boosts the braking force,
thus shortening the stopping distance. X
Keep the brake pedal firmly depressed until
the emergency braking situation is over.
ABS prevents the wheels from locking.
The brakes will function as usual once you
release the brake pedal. BAS is deactivated. G
Risk of accident
If BAS has malfunctioned, the braking system
remains available with full brake boosting
effect. However, braking force is not auto-
matically increased in emergency braking sit-
uations and the stopping distance may
increase. BAS PLUS* (Brake Assist Plus)
BAS PLUS provides braking assistance in haz-
ardous situations and uses radar sensor tech-
nology to assess the traffic situation. G
Risk of accident
BAS PLUS is only an aid to assist you when
driving. You are responsible for maintaining a
safe distance from other vehicles, for the vehi-
cle's speed and for braking in good time.
Always pay attention to the traffic conditions.
You may otherwise recognise dangers too
late, cause an accident and injure yourself
and others.
BAS PLUS can detect obstacles that are in the
path of your vehicle for an extended period of
time. Should you approach a detected obsta-
cle quickly, BAS PLUS calculates the braking
force necessary to avoid a rear-end collision.
Should you additionally apply the brakes, BAS
PLUS will automatically increase the braking
force to a level suitable for the traffic condi-
tions.
If BAS PLUS demands particularly high brak-
ing force, PRE-SAFE ®
is activated simultane-
ously.
X Keep the brake pedal depressed until the
emergency braking situation is over.
ABS prevents the wheels from locking. Driving safety systems
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