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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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GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) (definition)  .........................325
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition)  ......324
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition)  ...........325
Labeling (overview)  ........................320
Load bearing index (definition)  ......326
Load index  ..................................... 323
Load index (definition)  ...................325
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition)  ..................................... 325
Maximum load on a tire
(definition)  ..................................... 325
Maximum permissible tire
pressure (definition) ....................... 325
Maximum tire load  .........................318
Maximum tire load (definition)  .......325
Optional equipment weight
(definition)  ..................................... 326
PSI (pounds per square inch)
(definition)  ..................................... 326
Replacing  ....................................... 320
Service life  ..................................... 305
Sidewall (definition)  .......................326
Speed index (definition)  .................325
Storing  ........................................... 306
Structure and characteristics
(definition)  ..................................... 324
Temperature  .................................. 319
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition)  ..................................... 326
Tire bead (definition)  ......................326
Tire pressure (definition)  ................326
Tire pressures (recommended)  ......324
Tire size (data)  ............................... 327
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed index  ....................321
Tire tread  ....................................... 305
Tire tread (definition)  .....................326
Total load limit (definition)  .............326
Traction  ......................................... 319
Traction (definition)  .......................326
Tread wear  ..................................... 319
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards  ...................................... 318
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition)  ....................324
Unladen weight (definition)  ............325Wear indicator (definition)  .............326
Wheel rim (definition)  ....................325
Tires and wheels (important safety
information)  ....................................... 304
Top Tether  ............................................ 62
Towing Important safety guidelines  ...........298
Installing the towing eye  ................298
Removing the towing eye  ...............299
Transmission position display  ......... 157
Transmission positions  .................... 157
Trip computer (on-board
computer)  .......................................... 202
Trip odometer Calling up ....................................... 202
Resetting (on-board computer)  ......203
Trunk
Automatic opening ........................... 84
Emergency release  ..........................85
Important safety guidelines  .............82
Locking separately  ...........................84
Trunk lid
Display message  ............................ 236
Trunk partition
Display message  ............................ 237
General notes  .................................. 96
Opening/closing  .............................. 96
Turn signal (display message)  ......... 223
Turn signals  ....................................... 122
Type plate see Vehicle identification plate                 
U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking  .......................82
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button)  ............................. 81
V
Vanity mirror Sun visor ........................................ 256
Vehicle
Data acquisition  ............................... 22
Emergency unlocking  .......................82
Equipment  ....................................... 18
Exterior view  .................................... 24
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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  
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System self-test
The 45  indicator lamp illuminates
when you:
R turn the SmartKey to position  1 or  2 in the
ignition lock
R on vehicles with KEYLESS-GO, press the
Start-Stop button once or twice
The  45  indicator lamp goes out again
after approximately six seconds.
If the  45  indicator lamp does not
illuminate or is lit continuously, the system is
malfunctioning. Before transporting a child
on the front-passenger seat, have the
BabySmart™ system checked at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
For more information, see "Problems with the
air bag deactivation system" section
( Y  page 50)
GWarning
Do not place powered-on laptops, mobile
phones, electronic tags such as those used in
ski passes or similar electronic devices on the
front passenger seat. Signals from such
devices may interfere with the BabySmart™
air bag deactivation system. Such signal
interference may cause the  45
indicator lamp not to come on during self-test.
The  6  SRS indicator lamp and/or the
45  indicator lamp could be
continuously lit, indicating that the system is
not functioning. The front-passenger front air
bag could deploy inadvertently or fail to
deploy in an accident.
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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.
SmartKey
Important safety notes
GWarning!
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the starter switch. Always
take the SmartKey with you and lock the
vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in
the vehicle, even if they are secured in a child
restraint system, or with access to an
unlocked vehicle. A child's unsupervised
access to a vehicle could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury. The children
could
R injure themselves on parts of the vehicle
R be seriously or fatally injured through
excessive exposure to extreme heat or cold
R injure themselves or cause an accident with
vehicle equipment that can be operated
even if the SmartKey is removed from the
starter switch or removed from the vehicle,
such as seat adjustment, steering wheel
adjustment, or the memory function
If children open a door, they could injure other
persons or get out of the vehicle and injure
themselves or be injured by following traffic.
Do not expose the child restraint system to
direct sunlight. The child restraint system's
metal parts, for example, could become very
hot, and the child could be burned by these
parts.
GWarning!
Do not carry heavy or hard objects in the
passenger compartment or trunk unless they
are firmly secured in place.
Unsecured or improperly positioned cargo
increases a child's risk of injury in the event
of
R strong braking maneuvers
R sudden changes of direction
R an accident
General information
If the SmartKey is faulty, contact Roadside
Assistance or an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
SmartKey functions
Locking and unlocking centrally
The SmartKey centrally locks/unlocks:
R the doors
R the trunk lid
R the fuel filler flap
:&  To lock the vehicle;F To unlock the trunk lid/tailgate=% To unlock the vehicle
When unlocking, the turn signals flash once.
When locking, they flash three times.
You can also set an audible signal to confirm
that the vehicle has been locked or unlocked.
The audible signal can be activated and
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iWhen you push either of the two buttons
and an audible warning signal does not
sound, the relevant setting has already
been selected.
You can switch the automatic locking
function on and off using the on-board
computer (Y page 210).
Unlocking the driver's door
(mechanical key)
If the vehicle can no longer be unlocked
centrally with the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO:
XTake the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey (Y page 77).
XInsert the mechanical key into the lock of
the driver's door as far as it will go.
XTurn the mechanical key counter-clockwise
to position 1.
The door is unlocked.
XTurn the mechanical key back and remove
it.
Locking the vehicle (mechanical key)
Emergency locking
XOpen the driver's door.XClose the front-passenger door and the
trunk lid.
XPress the locking button (Y page 81).XMake sure that the locking knob on the
front-passenger door is still visible. Press
down the locking knob by hand, if
necessary.
XClose the driver's door.XTake the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey (Y page 77).
XInsert the mechanical key into the lock of
the driver's door as far as it will go.
XTurn the mechanical key clockwise as far
as it will go to position 1.
XTurn the mechanical key back and remove
it.
XMake sure that the doors and the trunk lid
are locked.
iIf you lock the vehicle as described above,
the fuel filler flap is not locked. The anti-
theft alarm system is not activated.
Trunk
Important safety notes
Do not leave the SmartKey in the trunk. You
could otherwise lock yourself out.
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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.
Exterior lighting
Important safety notes
For reasons of safety, Mercedes-Benz
recommends that you drive with the lights
switched on even during the daytime. In some
countries, operation of the headlamps varies
due to legal requirements and self-imposed
obligations. In these countries, the daytime
running lamps are automatically switched on
when the engine is started.
Notes on driving abroad
Converting to symmetrical low beam 
when driving abroad:  switch the headlamps
to symmetrical low beam in countries in
which traffic drives on the opposite side of the
road to the country where the vehicle is
registered. This prevents oncoming traffic
from being dazzled. Symmetrical lights do not
illuminate as large an area of the edge of the
road.
Have the headlamps converted at a qualified
specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center, as close to the border
as possible before driving in these countries.
Converting to asymmetrical low beam 
after returning:  have the headlamps
converted back to asymmetrical low beam at
a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, as soon as
possible after crossing the border when
returning.
Light switch
Operation1 WLeft-hand standing lamps2XRight-hand standing lamps3TParking lamps, license plate and
instrument lighting4 cAutomatic headlamp mode/daytime
running lamps5 LLow-beam/high-beam headlampsBRRear fog lampCNFront fog lamps
The turn signals, high-beam headlamps and
the high beam flasher are operated using the
combination switch ( Y page 122).
!  Switch off the parking lamps and standing
lamps when you leave the vehicle. This
prevents the battery from discharging.
The exterior lighting (except the parking
lamps/standing lamps) switches off
automatically if you:
R remove the key from the ignition lock
R open the driver's door with the key in
position  0
If you hear a warning tone when you leave the
vehicle, the lights may still be switched on.
XTurn the light switch to  c.120Exterior lightingLights and windshield wipers
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Fog lamps and rear fog lamps
Front fog lamps
Only vehicles with front fog lamps have the
"fog lamps" function.
GWarning!
If you suspect that driving conditions will be
foggy, turn the light switch to L before you
start your journey. Otherwise, your vehicle
may not be visible and you could endanger
yourself and others.
XTo switch on the front fog lamps: turn
the key in the ignition lock to position 2 or
start the engine.
XTurn the light switch to L or c.XPress the N button.
The green N indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
XTo switch off the front fog lamps:  press
the N button.
The green N indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out.
iIf you switch the engine off (key in
position 1 in the ignition lock) and then
restart it, the previous fog lamp settings are
restored.
Rear fog lamp
XTo switch on the rear fog lamp: turn the
key in the ignition lock to position 2 or start
the engine.
XTurn the light switch to L or c.
When the light switch is set to c, the
rear fog lamp only lights up if the low-beam
headlamps are switched on.
XPress the R button.
The yellow R indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
XTo switch off the rear fog lamp: press the
R button.
The yellow R indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out.
iIf you switch the engine off (key in
position 1 in the ignition lock) and then
restart it, the previous rear fog lamp
settings are restored.
Combination switch
Turn signals
:High-beam headlamps;Right turn signal=High beam flasher?Left turn signalXTo indicate briefly: press the combination
switch briefly to the pressure point in the
direction of arrow ; or ?.
The corresponding turn signal flashes three
times.
XTo indicate: press the combination switch
beyond the pressure point in the direction
of arrow ; or ?.
High-beam headlamps
XTo switch on the high-beam headlamps: 
turn the key in the ignition lock to position
2 or start the engine.
XTurn the light switch to L or c.XPress the combination switch beyond the
pressure point in the direction of
arrow :.
In the c position, the high-beam
headlamps are only switched on when it is
dark and the engine is running.
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the headlamp range is set automatically
depending on the distance between the
vehicle and other road users.
if you are driving at speeds above
approximately 35 mph (55 km/h) and no
other road users have been detected:
the high-beam headlamps are switched on
automatically. The K indicator lamp in
the instrument cluster also lights up.
if you are driving at speeds below
approximately 30 mph (45 km/h) and other
road users have been detected or the roads
are illuminated sufficiently:
the high-beam headlamps are switched off
automatically. The K indicator lamp in
the instrument cluster goes out. The _
indicator lamp in the instrument cluster
stays on.
XTo deactivate: move the combination
switch back to its normal position.
The _ indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out.
High-beam flasher
XTo switch on: turn the key in the ignition
lock to position 1 or 2 or start the engine.
XPull the combination switch briefly in the
direction of arrow =.
Hazard warning lamps
The hazard warning lamps automatically
switch on:
Rif an air bag is deployed
Rthe vehicle decelerates rapidly from a
speed of more than 45 mph (70 km/h) and
comes to a standstill.
XTo switch on the hazard warning lamps: 
press button :.
All turn signals flash. If you now switch on
a turn signal using the combination switch,
only the turn signal lamp on the
corresponding side of the vehicle will flash.
XTo switch off the hazard warning 
lamps: press button :.
The hazard warning lamp switches off
automatically after full brake application if the
vehicle then reaches a speed above
6 mph (10 km/h) again.
iThe hazard warning lamps still operate if
the ignition is switched off.
Headlamp cleaning system
The headlamps are cleaned automatically if
the "Wipe with washer fluid" function is
operated ten times while the lights are on and
the engine is running (Y page 129). When you
switch off the ignition, the automatic
headlamp cleaning system is reset and
counting is resumed from 0.
Cornering light function
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The cornering light function improves the
illumination of the road over a wide angle in
the direction you are turning, enabling better
visibility in tight bends, for example. It can
only be activated when the low-beam
headlamps are switched on.
Active: if you are driving at speeds below
25 mph (40 km/h) and switch on the turn
signals or turn the steering wheel.
Not active: if you are driving at speeds above
25 mph (40 km/h) or switch off the turn
signal or turn the steering wheel to the
straight-ahead position.
The cornering light function may remain lit for
a short time, but is automatically switched off
after no more than three minutes.
Headlamps fogged up on the inside
The headlamps may fog up on the inside if
there is high atmospheric humidity.
XDrive with the headlamps switched on.
Depending upon the journey length and the
weather conditions (humidity and
temperature) the fogging is reduced.
If the fogging is not reduced:
XHave the headlamps checked at a qualified
specialist workshop.Interior lighting
Overview of interior lighting
Overhead control panel (example: Coupe)
:u To switch the rear interior lighting
on/off (Coupe only)
;| To switch the automatic interior
lighting control on/off
=p To switch the right-hand reading
lamp on/off
?c To switch the front interior lighting
on/off
Ap To switch the left-hand reading lamp
on/off
Interior lighting control
Important notes
In order to prevent the vehicle's battery from
discharging, the interior lighting functions are
automatically deactivated after some time
except for when the key is in position 2 in the
ignition lock.
Automatic interior lighting control
XTo switch on/off: press the | button.
When the automatic interior lighting
control is activated, the button is flush with
the overhead control panel.
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