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Pulling away ................................... 153
Releasing the parking lock
manually ........................................ 162
Selector lever ................................ 156
Starting .......................................... 153
B
Backrest Folding forward/back ....................110
Backrest (display message) ............. 237
Bag hook ............................................ 253
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 65
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
Plus*) .................................................... 65
Battery Charging ........................................ 294
Checking (SmartKey) .......................78
Display message ............................ 228
Important safety guidelines
(SmartKey) ....................................... 77
Jump-starting ................................. 296
Replacing (SmartKey) ......................78
Safety notes .................................. 293
Belt
see Seat belts
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 208
Display message ............................ 230
Function/notes ............................. 194
Brake fluid
Notes ............................................. 338
Brake fluid level ................................ 276
Brake lamp (display message) ......... 223
Brakes ABS .................................................. 64
BAS .................................................. 65
BAS PLUS ........................................ 65
Brake fluid (notes) .........................338
Display message ............................ 221
Important safety notes ..................168
Maintenance .................................. 169
Parking brake ................................ 166
Warning lamp ................................. 240
Breakdown
see Accident (notes)
see Flat tire
Bulbs
High-beam headlamps ...................128
Low-beam headlamps ....................127
Overview ........................................ 127
Parking lamps ................................ 128
Standing lamps (front) ...................128
Turn signals (front) ......................... 128
C
CAC (Customer Assistance Center) .........21
California
Important notice for retail
customers and lessees ....................19
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Capacities
see Technical data
Care
AIRCAP .......................................... 280
Carpets .......................................... 284
Car wash ........................................ 277
Display ........................................... 282
Gear or selector lever ....................283
Headlamps ..................................... 282
Notes ............................................. 277
Paint .............................................. 279
Plastic trim .................................... 283
Power washer ................................ 278
Rear view camera .......................... 282
Roof lining ...................................... 284
Seat belt ........................................ 284
Seat covers .................................... 283
Sensors ......................................... 282
Soft top .......................................... 279
Steering wheel ............................... 283
Tail pipes ....................................... 282
Trim strips ..................................... 283
Washing by hand ........................... 278
Wheels ........................................... 279
Wind deflector ............................... 280
Windows ........................................ 281
Wind screen ................................... 280
Wiper blades .................................. 281
Wooden trim .................................. 283
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 253
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CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 205
Center console ..................................... 29
Central locking Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 210
SmartKey ......................................... 74
Changing bulbs
Headlamps ..................................... 126
Changing gears .................................. 158
Changing the programming SmartKey ......................................... 77
Children
In the vehicle ................................... 58
Restraint systems ............................ 59
Child seat
Automatic recognition .....................47
Automatic recognition/air bag
deactivation, self-test ......................49
Display message ............................ 215
LATCH-type (ISOFIX ) child seat
anchors ............................................ 61
Special seat belt retractor ...............61
Top Tether ....................................... 62
Troubleshooting ............................... 50
Cigarette lighter ................................ 258
Classification system for
occupants (OCS) Faults ............................................... 46
Operation ......................................... 42
System self-test ............................... 45
Climate control
3-zone automatic climate control ..137
Activating/deactivating .................139
Activating/deactivating air-
recirculation mode .........................144
Controlling automatically ...............140
Cooling with air dehumidification ..139
Defrosting the windshield ..............142
Demisting the windows .................. 143
Dual-zone automatic climate
control ........................................... 135
Important safety information .........134
Indicator lamp ................................ 140
Maximum cooling .......................... 143
Problems with "cooling with air
dehumidification" ........................... 140Problems with the rear window
heating .......................................... 144
Rear control panel .........................139
Refrigerant ..................................... 337
Setting the air distribution .............141
Setting the airflow .........................142
Setting the air vents ......................145
Setting the temperature ................141
Setting the temperature (rear
compartment) ................................ 141
Switching the rear window
heating on/off ............................... 144
Switching the residual heat
function on/off .............................. 144
Switching the ZONE function on/
off .................................................. 142
Cockpit ................................................. 25
Combination switch .......................... 122
Compass ............................................ 268
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 202
Convenience closing feature .............. 87
Convenience opening feature ............ 87
Coolant (engine) Checking the level .........................274
Display message ............................ 226
Notes ............................................. 338
Temperature gauge ........................ 198
Warning lamp ................................. 246
Cooling
see Climate control
Cornering light (display message) ... 223
Crash-responsive emergency
lighting ............................................... 126
Cruise control Cruise control lever .......................172
Display message ............................ 233
Function/notes ............................. 172
Cup holder ......................................... 255
Center console .............................. 255
Rear compartment .........................255
Current fuel consumption (on-
board computer) ............................... 202
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ............................................... 21
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ReportingMalfunctions relevant to safety ........ 21
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 229
Warning lamp ................................. 245
Residual heat
Switching on/off ........................... 144
Restraint systems
see SRS
Reversing lamp (display message) .. 225
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 19
Roll bar Display message ............................ 215
Operation ......................................... 50
Roller blind
see Roller sunblind
Roller sunblind
Opening/closing ............................ 102
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel .................................. 102
Rear window .................................. 256
Roof
see Soft top
Roof carrier ................................ 254, 255
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 284
Route see Route guidance (on-board
computer)
Route guidance (on-board
computer) .......................................... 203
S
Safety Children in the vehicle .....................58
Child restraint systems ....................59
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 42
Overview of occupant safety
systems ........................................... 34
Safety systems
see Driving safety systems
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt .........................56
Automatic comfort-fit feature ..........58
Belt force limiters ............................ 57
Cleaning ......................................... 284
Correct usage .................................. 53
Emergency Tensioning Devices ........ 57
Fastening ......................................... 54
Important safety guidelines .............53
Releasing ......................................... 56
Safety guidelines ............................. 35
Special seat belt retractor ...............61
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ......................211
Warning lamp ................................. 241
Warning lamp (function) ................... 56
Seat heating
Indicator lamp (Malfunction) ..........112
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ...................108
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support .......................................... 111
Adjusting the head restraint ..........108
Cleaning the cover .........................283
Correct driver's seat position ........106
Important safety notes ..................107
Multicontour seat .......................... 110
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 116
Switching AIRSCARF on/off ..........112
Switching seat heating on/off .......111
Switching the seat ventilation on/
off .................................................. 112
Seat ventilation
Indicator lamp (Malfunction) ..........112
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 282
Service indicator see Service interval display
Service interval display .................... 276
Displaying a service message (on-
board computer) ............................ 277
Service menu (on-board computer) . 208
Service products Brake fluid ..................................... 338
Capacities ...................................... 335
Coolant (engine) ............................ 338
Engine oil ....................................... 337
Fuel ................................................ 335
Important safety notes ..................334
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Individual settings (on-board
computer) ...................................... 208
Loading .......................................... 314
Lowering ........................................ 292
Maintenance .................................... 19
Parking up ..................................... 166
Raising ........................................... 290
Reporting problems .........................21
Towing away .................................. 298
Tow-starting ................................... 298
Transporting .................................. 299
Vehicle data
see Technical data
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 333
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 287
Video (DVD) ........................................ 205
Video DVD (on-board computer) ...... 205
VIN ...................................................... 333
W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 243
Brakes ........................................... 240
Check Engine ................................. 245
Coolant .......................................... 246
ESP ®
.............................................. 243
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 244
Fuel tank ........................................ 245
Overview .......................................... 27
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
indicator lamp (only Canada) ...........47
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
indicator lamp (only USA) ................42
Reserve fuel ................................... 245
Seat belt ........................................ 241
SRS ................................................ 244
Tire pressure monitor ....................247
Warranty ............................................ 332
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 292
Wheel chock ...................................... 289
Wheels Changing/replacing .......................320
Changing a wheel .......................... 289
Checking ........................................ 305
Cleaning ......................................... 279
Guidelines to be observed .............305
Mounting a wheel .......................... 292
Removing a wheel ..........................291
Tightening torque ........................... 292
Wheel size/tire size .......................327
Wind deflector
see AIRCAP
Wind deflector (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 280
Window curtain air bag Display message ............................ 216
Operation ......................................... 41
Windows
see Side windows
Windows (cleaning instructions) ..... 281
Wind screen ......................................... 96
Wind screen (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 280
Windshield Defrosting ...................................... 142
Windshield washer fluid (display
message) ............................................ 238
Windshield washer system Adding washer fluid .......................275
Notes ............................................. 339
Windshield wipers
Important safety notes ..................129
Replacing the wiper blades ............130
Switching on/off ........................... 129
Troubleshooting ............................. 130
Winter operation ............................... 171
Winter tires M+S tires ....................................... 170
Wiper blades
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Warning and indicator lampsFunctionPage:ESP®
OFF243;Fog lamp122=Rear fog lamp122?Turn signal122AESP ®243BDistance warning lamp247CTurn signal122DSeat belt241ESRS244FunctionPageFEngine diagnostics245GBrakes (Canada only)240HTire pressure monitor247ICoolant246JBrakes (USA only)240KABS243LHigh beam122MLow beam121NReserve fuel245Instrument cluster27At a glanceBA 207 USA, CA Edition B 2011; 1; 3, en-USd2sboikeVersion: 3.0.3.62010-05-20T10:38:09+02:00 - Seite 27

Center console
Coupe
FunctionPage:Hazard warning lamps124;ATA indicator lamp71=45 indicator lamp42?Moves the seat-belt
extender forwards
54
ACOMAND, see the separate
operating instructionsBSeat heating111CSeat ventilation112DRear window roller sunblind256FunctionPageEPARKTRONIC186FDynamic handling package
with sports mode
183
GAshtray257Cigarette lighter258HSelector lever156ICup holder255JStowage compartment250KCOMAND controllerLSelects the drive program158Center console29At a glanceBA 207 USA, CA Edition B 2011; 1; 3, en-USd2sboikeVersion: 3.0.3.62010-05-20T10:38:09+02:00 - Seite 29

CabrioletFunctionPage:Hazard warning lamps124;ATA indicator lamp71=45 indicator lamp42?Moves the seat-belt
extender forwards
54
ACOMAND, see the separate
operating instructionsBSeat heating111CSeat ventilation112DAIRSCARF112ELowers the rear head
restraints
109
FPARKTRONIC186GDynamic handling package
with sports mode
183
FunctionPageHAshtray257Cigarette lighter258ISelector lever156JCup holder255KStowage compartment250LAIRCAP97MOpens and closes the side
windows
85
NOpening and closing the
soft top
89
OCOMAND controllerPSelects the drive program15830Center consoleAt a glance
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Vehicle equipment
i This manual describes all the standard
and optional equipment of your vehicle
which was available at the time of
purchase. Country-specific differences are
possible. Bear in mind that your vehicle
may not feature all functions described
here. This also refers to safety-related
systems and functions.
Occupant safety
Overview of occupant safety
In this section you will learn the most
important facts about the restraint system
components of the vehicle.
The restraint systems are:
R Seat belts
R Child restraint systems
R LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat anchors
Additional protection is provided by:
R SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
R NECK-PRO head restraints
R PRE-SAFE ®
R Cabriolet: roll bar
R Air bag system components with:
- PASSENGER air bag OFF indicator lamp
- USA only: front passenger seat with
Occupant Classification System (OCS)
- Canada only: front passenger seat with
BabySmart™ air bag deactivation system
The different air bag systems work
independently of each other. The protective
functions of the systems work in conjunction
with each other. Not all air bags are deployed
in an accident.
GWarning
Modifications to or work improperly
conducted on restraint system components
or their wiring, as well as tampering with
interconnected electronic systems, can lead
to the restraint systems no longer functioning
as intended.
Air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices
(ETDs), for example, could deploy
inadvertently or fail to deploy in accidents
although the deceleration threshold for air
bag deployment is exceeded. Therefore,
never modify the restraint systems. Do not
tamper with electronic components or their
software.
i See "Children in the vehicle"
( Y page 58) for more information on
infants and children traveling with you in
the vehicle and restraints for infants and
children.
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
Introduction
SRS reduces the risk of occupants coming
into contact with the vehicle's interior in the
event of an accident. It can also reduce the
effect of the forces to which occupants are
subjected during an accident.
SRS consists of:
R the 6 SRS warning lamp
R air bags
R air bag control unit (with crash sensors)
R belt tensioners
R belt force limiters
SRS warning lamps
SRS functions are checked regularly when
you switch 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.
The SRS components are in operational
readiness when the 6 SRS warning lamp
is not lit while the engine is running.
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GWarning
The SRS self-check has detected a
malfunction if the 6 SRS warning lamp:
R does not come on at all
R fails to go out approximately 4 seconds
after the engine was started
R comes on after the engine was started or
while driving
For your safety, Mercedes-Benz strongly
recommends that you have the system
checked as soon as possible at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. Otherwise the SRS
may not be activated when it is needed in an
accident, which could result in serious or fatal
injury. The SRS might also deploy
unexpectedly and unnecessarily which could
also result in injury.
In addition, improper work on the SRS creates
a risk of rendering the SRS inoperative or
causing unintended air bag deployment. Work
on the SRS must therefore only be performed
by qualified technicians. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
If it is necessary to modify an air bag system
to accommodate a person with disabilities,
contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
for details. USA only: Call our Customer
Assistance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes
(1-800-367-6372) for details.
Safety guidelines for seat belts,
Emergency Tensioning Devices (ETDs)
and air bags
GWarning
R Damaged seat belts or seat belts that have
been subjected to stress in an accident
must be replaced. Their anchoring points
must also be checked. Only use seat belts
installed or supplied by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
R Air bags and pyrotechnic Emergency
Tensioning Devices (ETDs) contain
perchlorate material, which may require
special handling and regard for the
environment. Check your national disposal
guidelines. California residents, see
www.dtsc.ca.gov/HazardousWaste/
Perchlorate/index.cfm .
R Air bags and ETDs are designed to function
on a one-time-only basis. An air bag or ETD
that has deployed must be replaced. PRE-
SAFE ®
has electrically operated reversible
belt tensioners in addition to the
pyrotechnic ETDs.
R Do not pass seat belts over sharp edges.
They could tear.
R Do not make any modification that could
change the effectiveness of the seat belts.
R Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may
severely weaken them. In a crash they may
not be able to provide adequate protection.
R No modifications of any kind may be made
to any components or wiring of the SRS.
R Do not change or remove any component
or part of the SRS.
R Do not install additional trim material, seat
covers, badges, etc. over the steering
wheel hub, front-passenger front air bag
cover, outer sides of the seat backrests,
door trim panels, or door frame trims.
R Do not install additional electrical/
electronic equipment on or near SRS
components and wiring.
R Keep area between air bags and occupants
free of objects (e.g. packages, purses,
umbrellas, etc.).
R Coupe: Do not hang items such as coat
hangers on the coat hooks or handles over
the door. These items may be thrown
around in the vehicle and cause head and
other injuries when the window curtain air
bag is deployed.
R Air bag system components will be hot after
an air bag has inflated. Do not touch them.
R Never place your feet on the instrument
panel, dashboard, or on the seat. Always
keep both feet on the floor in front of the
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RImproper repair work on the SRS creates a
risk of rendering the SRS inoperative or
causing unintended air bag deployment.
Work on the SRS must therefore only be
performed by qualified technicians.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
R For your protection and the protection of
others, when scrapping the air bag unit or
ETD, our safety instructions must be
followed. These instructions are available
from any authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
R Given the considerable deployment speed,
required inflation volume, and the material
of the air bags, there is the possibility of
abrasions or other, potentially more serious
injuries resulting from air bag deployment.
If you sell your vehicle, Mercedes-Benz
strongly recommends that you inform the
subsequent owner that the vehicle is
equipped with SRS. Also refer them to the
applicable section in the Operator's Manual.
Air bags
Important safety notes
GWarning
Air bags are designed to reduce the incidence
of injuries and fatalities in certain situations:
R frontal impacts (driver's and front-
passenger front air bags and knee bag on
the driver's side)
R side impacts (side impact air bags, pelvis
air bags, window curtain air bags on the
Coupe and head bags on the Cabriolet)
R rollover in a Cabriolet (head bags)
However, no system available today can
completely eliminate injuries and fatalities.
When the air bags are deployed, a small
amount of powder is released. The powder
generally does not constitute a health hazard
and does not indicate that there is a fire in the
vehicle. In order to prevent potential
breathing difficulties, you should leave the
vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. If you
have any breathing difficulty but cannot get
out of the vehicle after the air bag inflates,
then get fresh air by opening a window or
door.GWarning
To reduce the risk of injuries during front air
bag inflation, the driver and front-passenger
must always be seated correctly and have
their seat belts fastened accordingly.
For maximum protection in the event of a
collision, you must always be in the normal
seat position with your back against the
backrest. Fasten your seat belt and make sure
that it is correctly positioned on your body.
Since the air bag inflates with considerable
speed and force, a proper seating position
and correct positioning of the hands on the
steering wheel will help to keep you at a safe
distance from the air bag. Occupants who are
not wearing their seat belt, are not seated
properly or are too close to the air bag can be
seriously injured or killed by an air bag as it
inflates with great force instantaneously:
R Sit with the seat belt properly fastened in a
position that is as upright as possible with
your back against the seat backrest.
R Move the driver's seat as far back as
possible, still permitting proper operation
of vehicle controls. The distance from the
center of the driver's chest to the center of
the air bag cover on the steering wheel
must be at least 10 inches (25 cm) or more.
You should be able to accomplish this by
adjusting the seat and steering wheel. If
you have any difficulties, please contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
R Do not lean your head or chest close to the
steering wheel or dashboard.
R Only hold the steering wheel by the rim.
Placing hands and arms inside the rim can
increase the risk and potential severity of
hand/arm injury when the driver front air
bag inflates.
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