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NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
Important safety notes .................... 55
Operation ......................................... 55
Resetting when triggered ................. 56
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 122
O Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Conditions ....................................... 49
Faults ............................................... 52
Operation ......................................... 49
System self-test ............................... 51
Occupant safety
Air bags ........................................... 46
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 58
Children in the vehicle ..................... 58
Important safety notes .................... 41
Introduction to the restraint sys-
tem .................................................. 41
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 49
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 42
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 63
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 56
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 57
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 42
Seat belt .......................................... 42
OCS
Conditions ....................................... 49
Faults ............................................... 52
Operation ......................................... 49
System self-test ............................... 51
Odometer ........................................... 190
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 201
Assistance menu ........................... 195
Audio menu ................................... 193
Convenience submenu .................. 199
Display messages .......................... 203 Displaying a service message ........ 270
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 154
Factory settings submenu ............. 200
Important safety notes .................. 188
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 197
Lighting submenu .......................... 198
Menu overview .............................. 190
Message memory .......................... 203
Navigation menu ............................ 192
Operation ....................................... 189
RACETIMER ................................... 201
Service menu ................................. 197
Settings menu ............................... 197
Standard display ............................ 190
Telephone menu ............................ 194
Trip menu ...................................... 190
Vehicle submenu ........................... 199
Video DVD operation ..................... 193
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 28
Important safety notes .................... 28
Operating system
see On-board compu ter
O peration
Digital Operator's Manual ................ 24
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment ........................... 26
Outside temperature display ........... 188
Overhead control panel ...................... 39
Override feature
Rear side windows ........................... 63
P
Paint code number ............................ 322
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 272
Panic alarm .......................................... 41
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 141
Parking brake ................................ 142
Parking position for the exterior
mirror on the front-passenger
side ................................................ 102
Rear view camera .......................... 169
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist ..................... 165
see Exterior mirrors Index 15
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see PARKTRONIC
Parking assistance
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ........................... .2 05
Notes/function .............................. 142
Warning lamp ................................. 228
Parking lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 106
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 165
Driving system ............................... 163
Function/notes ............................ .1 63
Important safety notes .................. 163
Problem (malfunction) ................... 165
Range of the sensors ..................... 163
Warning display ............................. 164
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Display message ............................ 210
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
Indicator lamp .................................. 42
Problems (malfunctions) ................ 210
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 63
Phone book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 236
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 275
Power washers .................................. 271
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occupant
protection)
Display message ............................ 206
Operation ......................................... 56
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake
Activating/deactivating ................. 196
Display message ............................ 207
Function/notes ................................ 72
Important safety notes .................... 73
Warning lamp ................................. 234
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS)
Display message ............................ 207
Operation ......................................... 57
Program selector button .................. 133 Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 75
Immobilizer ...................................... 74
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 25
Pulling away
General notes ................................ 125
Pulling away (automatic transmis-
sion) .................................................... 125
Q QR code
Mercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card ..................................... 30
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 29
R RACE START (Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles) .................................................... 158
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 201
Radiator cover ................................... 266
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 193
see separate operating instructions
Radio mode
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 236
Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 28
Reading lamp ..................................... 108
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ...................... 121
Setting the airflow ......................... 118
Setting the temperature ................ 117
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 212
Rear seat (folding the backrest for-
wards/back) ...................................... 245
Rear seats
Display message ............................ 225
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 274
Display in the multimedia system .. 170
Function/notes ............................. 169
Switching on/off ........................... 17016
Index
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Rear window blind ............................ 251
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 120
Switching on/off ........................... 119
Rear-view mirror
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 102
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem)
Important safety notes .................. 327
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 34
Important safety notes .................. 138
Refueling process .......................... 139
see Fuel
Remote control
Garage door opener ....................... 261
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 261
Replacing bulbs
General notes ................................ 109
Reporting safety defects .................... 29
Rescue card ......................................... 30
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 215
Warning lamp ................................. 232
see Fuel
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 120
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 208
Introduction ..................................... 41
Problem (malfunction) ................... 231
Warning lamp (function) ................... 42
Reverse gear (selector lever) ........... 129
Reversing feature
Side windows ................................... 87
Sliding sunroof ................................. 90
Trunk lid ........................................... 83
Reversing lamps (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 212
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 27
Roller sunblind
Rear window .................................. 251
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 276
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 328 Route guidance
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 236
S Safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 58
see Occupant safety
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
SD card
Inserting ........................................ 241
Inserting/removing ........................ 241
Removing ....................................... 241
SD memory card
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 236
Selecting ........................................ 193
Search & Send
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 236
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ......................... 45
Adjusting the height ......................... 44
Cleaning ......................................... 276
Correct usage .................................. 44
Fastening ......................................... 44
Important safety guidelines ............. 43
Introduction ..................................... 42
Releasing ......................................... 45
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ...................... 200
Warning lamp ................................. 227
Warning lamp (function) ................... 45
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 94
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port .................................................. 97
Adjusting the active multicontour
seat .................................................. 97
Adjusting the head restraint ............ 95
Adjusting the multicontour seat ....... 96
Cleaning the cover ......................... 275
Correct driver's seat position ........... 93
Important safety notes .................... 93
Overview .......................................... 93 Index 17
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Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 191
In the Instrument cluster ................. 34
Segments ...................................... 188
Selecting the display unit ............... 197
SPORT handling mode
Deactivating/activating
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... .7 1
Warning lamp ................................. 231
Standing lamps
Display message ........................... .2 12
Switching on/off ........................... 106
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 124
Steering
Display message ............................ 225
Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot
(DISTRONIC PLUS)
Activating/deactivating ................. 196
Display message ............................ 220
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 99
Button overview ............................... 35
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 189
Cleaning ......................................... 275
Important safety notes .................... 98
Paddle shifters ............................... 135
Steering wheel heating .................... 99
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 104
Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 99
Switching on/off .............................. 99
Steering wheel paddle shifters ....... .1 35
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 201
Stowage areas ................................... 242
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................ .2 44
Center console .............................. 243
Center console (rear) ..................... 244
Cup holders ................................... 248
Eyeglasses compartment .............. .2 43
Glove box ....................................... 243
Important safety information ......... 242
Rear ............................................... 244
Stowage net ................................... 245 Under driver's seat/front-
passenger seat .............................. 244
Stowage n et .......................................
245
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor .................................................... 247
Summer tires ..................................... 294
Sun visor ............................................ 250
Surround lighting (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 198
Suspension setting
AIRMATIC ...................................... 160
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 161
Suspension settings
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 201
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 120
Switching on media mode
Via the device list .......................... 241
T Tachometer ........................................ 188
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 212
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 34
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 323
Emergency spare wheel ................. 318
Information .................................... 321
Tires/wheels ................................. 317
Vehicle data ................................... 328
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 194
Authorizing a mobile phone (con-
necting) ......................................... 240
Connecting a mobile phone (gen-
eral information) ............................ 239
Display message ............................ 225
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 194
Number from the phone book ........ 194
Redialing ........................................ 195
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 194 Index 19
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see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 236
Switching between mobile
phones .......................................... .2 41
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 188
Coolant (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. .2 01
Engine oil (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. .2 01
Outside temperature ..................... .1 88
Setting (climate control) ................ 117
Through-loading feature ................... 245
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 201
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 299
Checking manually ........................ 298
Display message ............................ 221
Maximum ....................................... 298
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 281
Notes ............................................. 297
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 281
Recommended ............................... 295
Using the TIREFIT kit ..................... .2 80
Tire pressure loss warning system
General notes ................................ 298
Important safety notes .................. 298
Restarting ...................................... 299
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 301
Function/notes ............................ .2 99
General notes ................................ 299
Important safety notes .................. 300
Radio type approval for the tire
pressure monitor ........................... 302
Restarting ...................................... 302
Warning lamp ................................. 235
Warning message .......................... 301
Tire-change tool kit ........................... 277
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 279
Important safety notes .................. 279
Storage location ............................ 277
Tire pressure not reached .............. 281
Tire pressure reached .................... 281
Using ............................................. 280
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 311 Average weight of the vehicle
occu pants (definition) .................... 310
Bar (definition) ............................... 310
Changing a wheel .......................... 312
Characteristics .............................. 310
Checking ........................................ 292
Curb weight (definition) ................. 311
Definition of terms ......................... 310
Direction of rotation ...................... 313
Display message ............................ 221
Distribution of the vehicle occu-
pants (definition) ............................ 312
DOT (Department of Transporta-
tion) (definition) ............................. 310
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 309
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 310
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def-
inition) ........................................... 311
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-
ing) (definition) .............................. 311
Important safety notes .................. 292
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 310
Information on driving .................... 292
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 311
Labeling (overview) ........................ 307
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 312
Load index ..................................... 309
Load index (definition) ................... 311
Maximum load on a tire (defini-
tion) ............................................... 311
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 311
Maximum permissible tire pres-
sure (definition) ............................. 311
Maximum tire load ......................... 309
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 311
MOExtended tires .......................... 294
Optional equipment weight (defi-
nition) ............................................ 312
PSI (pounds per square inch) (def-
inition) ........................................... 311
Replacing ....................................... 312
Service life ..................................... 293
Si d
ewall (definition) ....................... 311
Speed rating (definition) ................ 31120
Index
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USB devices
Connecting to the Media Inter-
face .............................................. .2 41
VVanity mirror (in the sun visor) ....... .2 51
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 29
Data acquisition ............................... 30
Display message ............................ 223
Equipment ....................................... 26
Individual settings .......................... 197
Limited Warranty ............................ .3 0
Loading .......................................... 302
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 83
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 76
Lowering ........................................ 316
Maintenance .................................... 27
Parking for a long period ................ 143
Pulling away ................................... 125
Raising ........................................... 313
Reporting problems ......................... 29
Securing from rolling away ............ 313
Towing away .................................. 287
Transporting .................................. 289
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 83
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 76
Vehicle data ................................... 328
Vehicle data ....................................... 328
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 328
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 83
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 322
Vehicle level
AIRMATIC ...................................... 159
Vehicle level (display message) ....... 215
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 277
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 193
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 236
VIN
Seat ............................................... 323
Type plate ...................................... 322
Voice Control System
see See also Digital Operator's Manual W Warning and indicator lamps
ABS ................................................ 229
Brakes ........................................... 228
Check Engine ................................. 232
Coolant .......................................... 232
Distance warning ........................... 234
ESP ®
.............................................. 229
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 230
Fuel tank ........................................ 232
General notes ................................ 226
Overview .......................................... 34
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF ............... 42
Reserve fuel ................................... 232
Restraint system ............................ 231
Seat belt ........................................ 227
SPORT handling mode ................... 231
Tire pressure monitor .................... 235
Warranty .............................................. 26
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 225
Weather display (COMAND)
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 236
Wheel and tire combinations
Tires ............................................... 317
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 316
Wheel chock ...................................... 313
Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 312
Checking ........................................ 292
Cleaning ......................................... 273
Emergency spare wheel ................. 317
Important safety notes .................. 292
Information on driving .................... 292
Interchanging/changing ................ 312
Mounting a new wheel ................... 315
Mounting a wheel .......................... 313
Removing a wheel .......................... 315
Storing ........................................... 313
Tightening torque ........................... 316
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 317
Window curtain air bag
Operation ......................................... 49
Windows
see Side windows22
Index
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Operating safety
Important safety notes
G WARNING
If you do not have the prescribed service/
maintenance work or any required repairs
carried out, this can result in malfunctions or
system failures. There is a risk of an accident.
Always have the prescribed service/mainte-
nance work as well as any required repairs
carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
G WARNING
Flammable material such as leaves, grass or
twigs may ignite if they come into contact with
hot parts of the exhaust system. There is a risk
of fire.
When driving off road or on unpaved roads,
check the vehicle's underside regularly. In
particular, remove parts of plants or other
flammable materials which have become
trapped. In the case of damage, contact a
qualified specialist workshop.
G WARNING
Modifications to electronic components, their
software as well as wiring can impair their
function and/or the function of other net-
worked components. In particular, systems
relevant to safety could also be affected. As a
result, these may no longer function as inten-
ded and/or jeopardize the operating safety of
the vehicle. There is an increased risk of an
accident and injury.
Never tamper with the wiring as well as elec-
tronic components or their software. You
should have all work to electrical and elec-
tronic equipment carried out at a qualified
specialist workshop. ! There is a risk of damage to the vehicle if: R
the vehicle becomes stuck, e.g. on a high
curb or an unpaved road R
you drive too fast over an obstacle, e.g. a
curb or a hole in the road R
a heavy object strikes the undercarriage or
parts of the chassis
In situations like this, the body, the undercar-
riage, chassis parts, wheels or tires could be
damaged without the damage being visible.
Components damaged in this way can unex-
pectedly fail or, in the case of an accident, no
longer withstand the strain they are designed
to.
If the underbody paneling is damaged, com-
bustible materials such as leaves, grass or
twigs can gather between the underbody and
the underbody paneling. If these materials
come in contact with hot parts of the exhaust
system, they can catch fire.
In such situations, have the vehicle checked
and repaired immediately at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop. If on continuing your jour-
ney you notice that driving safety is impaired,
pull over and stop the vehicle immediately,
paying attention to road and traffic condi-
tions. In such cases, consult a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
Declaration of conformity for wireless
vehicle components USA: "The wireless devices of this vehicle com-
ply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the two following two conditions: 1)
These devices may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and 2) These devices must accept any
interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation. Changes
or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment."
Canada: "The wireless devices of this vehicle
comply with Industry Canada license-exempt
RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions: (1) These devices may
not cause interference, and (2) These devices
must accept any interference, including inter-
ference that may cause undesired operation of
the device."28
Operating safety
Introduction
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Diagnostics connection The diagnostic s connection is only intended fo r
th e connection of diagnostic equipmen t at a
qualified specialis t workshop .
G WARNING
If you connec t equipmen t to a diagnostic s
connection in th e vehicle, it may affec t th e
operation of vehicle systems . As a result , th e
operatin g safet y of th e vehicle could be affec -
ted. There is a ris k of an accident.
Only connec t equipmen t to a diagnostic s con-
nection in th e vehicle, whic h is approved fo r
your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz.
G WARNING
Objects in th e driver's footwell can restric t th e
peda l trave l or obstruct a depressed pedal.
The operatin g and road safet y of th e vehicle is
jeopardized. There is a ris k of an accident.
Mak e sur e that all objects in th e vehicle are
stowed correctly, and that they canno t ente r
th e driver's footwell. Install th e floormat s
securely and as specifie d in order to ensur e
sufficien t clearanc e fo r th e pedals. Do no t use
loose floormat s and do no t plac e floormat s on
to p of on e another.
! If th e engin e is switched of f and equipmen t
on th e diagnostic s connection is used , th e
starter battery may discharge.
Connectin g equipmen t to th e diagnostic s con-
nection can lead to emission s monitorin g infor-
mation bein g reset , fo r example. Thi s may lead
to th e vehicle failin g to mee t th e requirements of
th e next emission s test durin g th e main inspec-
tion .
Qualified specialist workshop An authorized Mercedes-Ben z Cente r is a quali-
fie d specialis t workshop . It has th e necessary
specialis t knowledge , tools and qualification s to
correctl y carry out th e wor k require d on your
vehicle. Thi s is especially th e cas e fo r wor k rel -
evant to safety.
Observ e th e note s in th e Maintenance Booklet . Always hav e th e followin g wor k carrie d out at an
authorized Mercedes-Ben z Center:R
wor k relevant to safet yR
servic e and maintenance wor kR
repair wor k R
alterations, installation wor k and modifica-
tion s R
wor k on electronic component s
Correct us eIf you remov e any warnin g stickers , you or oth-
ers could fail to recogniz e certain dangers.
Leave warnin g stickers in position .
Observ e th e followin g information when drivin g
your vehicle: R
th e safet y note s in this manual R
technical dat a fo r th e vehicleR
traffic rule s and regulation sR
laws and safet y standard s pertainin g to moto r
vehicles
Problem s wit h you r vehicleIf you should experience a problem wit h your
vehicle, particularly on e that you believe may
affec t it s saf e operation , we urg e you to contact
an authorized Mercedes-Ben z Cente r immedi-
ately to hav e th e problem diagnosed and recti -
fied. If th e problem is no t resolved to your sat -
isfaction , please discus s th e problem again wit h
an authorized Mercedes-Ben z Cente r or , if nec-
essary, contact us at on e of th e followin g
addresses.
In th e USA
Customer Assistanc e Cente r
Mercedes-Ben z USA, LL C
3 Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canad a
Customer Relation s Departmen t
Mercedes-Ben z Canada, Inc.
98 Vanderhoo f Avenue
Toronto , Ontario M4 G 4C9
Reporting safet y defect s
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The vehicle is read out by employees of the ser-
vice network (including the manufacturer) using
special diagnostic testers. More detailed infor-
mation is obtained from it, if required.
After a malfunction has been rectified, the infor-
mation is deleted from the malfunction memory
or is continually overwritten.
When operating the vehicle, situations are con-
ceivable in which this technical data, in connec-
tion with other information (if necessary, under
consultation with an authorized expert), could
be traced to a person.
Examples include: R
accident reports R
damage to the vehicle R
witness statements
Further additional functions that have been con-
tractually agreed upon with the customer allow
certain vehicle data to be conveyed by the vehi-
cle as well. The additional functions include, for
example, vehicle location in case of an emer-
gency.
COMAND/mbrace If the vehicle is equipped with COMAND or
mbrace, additional data about the vehicle's
operation, the use of the vehicle in certain sit-
uations, and the location of the vehicle may be
compiled through COMAND or the mbrace sys-
tem.
For additional information please refer to the
COMAND User Manual or the Digital Owners
Manual and/or the mbrace Terms and Condi-
tions.
Event data recorders This vehicle is equipped with an event data
recorder (EDR). This vehicle is equipped with an
event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of
an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near
crash-like situations, such as an air bag deploy-
ment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will
assist in understanding how a vehicle's systems
performed. The EDR is designed to record data
related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems
for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds
or less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record
such data as: R
How various systems in your vehicle were
operating R
Whether or not the driver and passenger
safety belts were buckled/fastened R
How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the
accelerator and/or brake pedal and R
How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better under-
standing of the circumstances in which crashes
and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data are recorded
by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situa-
tion occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR
under normal driving conditions and no personal
data (e.g. name, gender, age and crash location)
are recorded. However, other parties, such as
law enforcement could combine the EDR data
with the type of personally identifying data rou-
tinely acquired during a crash investigation.
Access to the vehicle and/or the EDR is needed
to read data that is recorded by an EDR, and
special equipment is required. In addition to the
vehicle manufacturer, other parties that have
the special equipment, such as law enforce-
ment, can read the information by accessing the
vehicle or the EDR.
EDR data may be used in civil and criminal mat-
ters as a tool in accident reconstruction, acci-
dent claims and vehicle safety. Since the Crash
Data Retrieval CDR tool that is used to extract
data from the EDR is commercially available,
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC ("MBUSA") expressly
disclaims any and all liability arising from the
extraction of this information by unauthorized
Mercedes-Benz personnel.
MBUSA will not share EDR data with others
without the consent of the vehicle owners or, if
the vehicle is leased, without the consent of the
lessee. Exceptions to this representation
include responses to subpoenas by law enforce-
ment; by federal, state or local government; in
connection with or arising out of litigation involv-
ing MBUSA or its subsidiaries and affiliates; or,
as required by law.
Warning: The EDR is a component of the
Restraint System Module. Tampering with, alter-
ing, modifying or removing the EDR component
may result in a malfunction of the Restraint Sys-
tem Module and other systems.
State laws or regulations regarding EDRs that
conflict with federal regulation are pre-empted.
This means that in the event of such conflict, theData stored in the vehicle 31
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