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P Paddle shifters
see Steering wheel paddle shifters
Paint code number ........................... .3 76
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 326
Panic alarm .......................................... 44
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
Important safety notes .................... 94
Operating ......................................... 95
Operating the roller sunblinds for
the sliding sunroof ........................... 96
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 97
Rain closing feature ......................... 96
Reversing feature ............................ .9 5
Parcel net .......................................... .2 98
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 158
Parking brake ................................ 159
Parking position for the exterior
mirror on the front-passenger
side ................................................ 109
Rear view camera .......................... 194
Switching off the engine ................ 158
see Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
see 360° camera
see Exterior mirrors
see Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
see Parking Pilot
see Rear view camera
Parking Assist
Display message ............................ 258
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 193
Driving system ............................... 191
Function/notes ............................ .1 91
Important safety notes .................. 191
Problems (malfunctions) ................ 194
Sensor range ................................. 192
Warning display ............................. 193
Parking assistance
see Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Applying automatically ................... 159
Applying or releasing manually ...... 159
Display message ............................ 242 Electric parking brake .................... 159
Emergency braking ........................ 160
General notes ................................ 159
Releasing automatically ................. 160
Warning lamp ................................. 274
Parking lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 113
Parki ng Pi lot
C anceling ....................................... 191
Detecting parking spaces .............. 188
Exiting a parking space .................. 190
Function/notes ............................. 188
Important safety notes .................. 188
Parking .......................................... 189
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Display message ............................ 249
Indicator lamps ................................ 45
Problems (malfunction) .................. 249
Perfume atomizer
Operating ....................................... 132
Problem (malfunction) ................... 133
Setting the perfume intensity
(multimedia system) ...................... 285
Vial ................................................ 132
Permanent all-wheel drive
see 4MATIC (permanent four-
wheel drive)
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 65
Phone book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 280
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 329
Power washers .................................. 325
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occupant
protection)
Display message ............................ 246
Operation ......................................... 58
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS)
Operation ......................................... 59
Program
see Drive programs
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 77 Index 17

Service message
see ASSYST PLUS
Service products
Brake fluid .................................... .3 80
Coolant (engine) ............................ 380
Engine oil ....................................... 379
Fuel ................................................ 377
Important safety notes .................. 377
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 381
Washer fluid ................................... 381
Setting the date/time format
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .2 80
Setting the language
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .2 80
Setting the time
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .2 80
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 235
On-board computer ....................... 231
SETUP (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .................. 236
Side impact air bag ............................ .5 1
Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 251
Side running board
Cleaning ......................................... 328
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 327
Convenience closing feature ............ 92
Convenience opening feature ......... .9 2
Important safety information ........... 91
Opening/closing .............................. 91
Problem (malfunction) .................... .9 4
Resettin g ........................................ .9 3
Reversin g feature ............................ .9 1
SIRIUS services
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 280
Ski and snowboard bag ............... ..... 292
Sliding sunroof
Important safet y
notes .................... 94
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 97
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 81
Changing the programming ............ .8 0
Checking the battery ...................... .8 1
Convenience closing feature ............ 93
Convenience opening feature .......... 92
Display message ............................ 267
Door central locking/unlocking ...... .7 8
Important safety notes .................... 78
KEYLESS-GO start function .............. 80
Loss ................................................ .8 2
Mechanical key ................................ 80
Overview .......................................... 78
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 136
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 82
Starting the engine ........................ 138
Smartphone
Starting the engine ........................ 139
SMS
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 280
Snow chains ...................................... 351
Socket (12 V)
Cargo compartment ....................... 305
Center console .............................. 305
General notes ................................ 305
Rear compartment ........................ .3 05
Sound
Switching on/off ........................... 281
Special seat belt retractor .................. 60
Specialist workshop ............................ 32
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional spee dometer ........................ 235
Di gi tal ............................................ 225
In the Instrument cluster ................. 37
Segments ...................................... 220
Selecting the display unit .............. .2 34
SPORT handling mode
Deactivating/activating
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ................ 71
Warning lamp ................................. 273
Sports exhaust system
AMG ............................................... 142
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 25120
Index

Switching on/off ........................... 113
Start button
Display message ............................ 268
Start/Stop button
Key positions ................................. 137
Starting the engine ........................ 138
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 138
STEER CONTROL .................................. 76
Steering
Display message ............................ 267
Warning lamps ............................... 279
Steering assistant STEER CON-
TROL
see STEER CONTROL
Steering Pilot
Display message ............................ 261
with Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ...... 177
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 105
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 105
Button overview ............................... 38
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 221
Cleaning ......................................... 329
EASY ENTRY/EXIT feature ............. 106
Important safety notes .................. 105
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 110
Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction) ................... 106
Switching on/off ........................... 105
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 152
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 237
Stowage areas ................................... 290
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................. 291
Center console .............................. 291
Cup holders ................................... 302
Door ............................................... 292
Eyeglasses compartment ............... 291
Glove box ....................................... 291
Important safety information ......... 290
Map pockets .................................. 292
Rear ............................................... 292
Stowage net ................................... 292
see Stowage areas Stowage net ....................................... 292
Summer tires
In winter ........................................ 351
Sun visor ............................................ 303
Suspension settings
AIR BODY CONTROL ...................... 184
Suspension tuning
AMG sports suspension based on
AIR BODY CONTROL ...................... 186
SETUP (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 236
SUV
(Sport Utility Vehicle) ....................... 31
Switc hing ai r-recirculation mode
o
n/off ................................................. 131
Switching on media mode
Via the device list .......................... 288
T Tachometer ........................................ 221
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 251
Tailgate
Display message ............................ 266
Emergency unlocking ....................... 90
HANDS-FREE ACCESS ..................... 88
Important safety notes .................... 85
Limiting the opening angle ............... 90
object detection ............................... 86
Opening dimensions ...................... 382
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 89
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 87
Opening/closing (manually from
outside) ............................................ 86
Reversing feature ............................. 86
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 37
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 377
Drawbar load (maximum) ............... 384
Information .................................... 375
Trailer loads ................................... 384
Vehicle data ................................... 382 Index 21

Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 230
Authorizing a mobile phone (con-
necting) ......................................... 288
Connecting a mobile phone
(device manager) ........................... 287
Display message ............................ 267
Introduction ................................... 230
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 230
Number from the phone book ........ 230
Redialing ........................................ 231
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 230
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 280
see Mobile phone
Temperature
Coolant (display in the instrument
cluster) .......................................... 221
Engine oil (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 235
Outside temperature ...................... 221
Setting (climate control) ................ 128
Transmission oil (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 235
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 237
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 356
Checking manually ........................ 355
Display message ............................ 262
Maximum ....................................... 355
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 337
Notes ............................................. 353
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 337
Recommended ............................... 352
Using the TIREFIT kit ...................... 336
Tire pressure loss warning system
General notes ................................ 355
Important safety notes .................. 355
Restarting ...................................... 356
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 358
Function/notes ............................. 356
General notes ................................ 356
Important safety notes .................. 357
Radio type approval for the tire
pressure monitor ........................... 359 Restarting ...................................... 358
Warning lamp ................................. 278
Warning message .......................... 358
Tire pres sure s ensors
Di splay message ............................ 263
Tire-change tool kit ........................... 333
TIREFIT kit
Important safety notes .................. 335
Storage location ............................ 333
Tire pressure not reached .............. 337
Tire pressure reached .................... 337
Using ............................................. 336
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 368
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 367
Bar (definition) ............................... 367
Changing a wheel .......................... 369
Characteristics .............................. 367
Checking ........................................ 349
Curb weight (definition) ................. 368
Definition of terms ......................... 367
Direction of rotation ...................... 369
Display message ............................ 262
Distribution of the vehicle occu-
pants (definition) ............................ 369
DOT (Department of Transporta-
tion) (definition) ............................. 367
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 366
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 367
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def-
inition) ........................................... 368
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-
ing) (definition) .............................. 368
Important safety notes .................. 349
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 367
Information on driving .................... 349
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 368
Labeling (overview) ........................ 364
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 369
Load index ..................................... 366
Load index (definition) ................... 368
Maximum load on a tire (defini-
tion) ............................................... 36822
Index

Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) .................................... .3 68
Maximum permissible tire pres-
sure (definition) ............................ .3 68
Maximum tire load ......................... 366
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 368
MOExtended tires .......................... 351
Optional equipment weight (defi-
nition) ............................................ 369
PSI (pounds per square inch) (def-
inition) .......................................... .3 68
Replacing ....................................... 369
Service life ..................................... 350
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 368
Snow chains .................................. 351
Speed rating (definition) ................ 368
Storing .......................................... .3 70
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 367
Summer tires in winter .................. 351
Temperature .................................. 363
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 369
Tire bead (definition) ..................... .3 68
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 368
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 367
Tire size (data) ............................... 373
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 364
Tire tread ....................................... 350
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 368
Total load limit (definition) ............. 369
Traction ......................................... 363
Traction (definition) ....................... 369
Tread wear ..................................... 363
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 362
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 367
Wear indicator (definition) ............. 369
Wheel and tire combination ........... 373
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 367
see Flat tire
Top Tether ............................................ 62
Touchpad
Changing the station/music
track .............................................. 283
C h aracter suggestions ................... 282 Deleting characters ....................... 282
Entering a space ............................ 282
Entering characters ....................... 282
Gesture control .............................. 282
Handwriting recognition ................ 282
Operating the touchpad ................. 282
Overview ........................................ 282
Quick access for Audio .................. 283
Switching ....................................... 282
Switching input line ....................... 282
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 347
Important safety notes .................. 343
Towing a trailer
Axle load, permissible .................... 384
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ......... 329
Coupling up a trailer ...................... 216
Decoupling a trailer ....................... 218
Driving tips .................................... 215
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 72
Important safety notes .................. 214
Installing the ball coupling ............. 216
Lights display message .................. 251
Power supply ................................. 218
Pulling away with a trailer .............. 140
Removing the ball coupling ............ 218
Trailer loads ................................... 384
Towing away
Important safety guidelines ........... 343
Installing the towing eye ................ 344
Notes for 4MATIC vehicles ............ 346
Removing the towing eye ............... 345
Transporting the vehicle ................ 346
With both axles on the ground ....... 345
Towing eye ......................................... 333
Traction system
see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
Traffic reports
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 280
Traffic Sign Assist
Activating/deactivating the warn-
ing function .................................... 232
Display message ............................ 259
Function/notes ............................. 205
Important safety notes .................. 205 Index 23

Vehicle level
AIR BODY CONTROL ...................... 185
Display message ............................ 256
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 229
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 280
VIN
Seat ............................................... 377
Type plate ...................................... 376
W Warning and indicator lamps
ABS ................................................ 271
Active Brake Assist ........................ 277
Airbag ............................................ 274
Brakes ........................................... 270
Coolant .......................................... 275
Distance warning ........................... 277
Engine diagnostics ......................... 274
ESP ®
.............................................. 271
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 273
Fuel tank ........................................ 274
General notes ................................ 268
Overview .......................................... 37
Parking brake ................................ 274
PASSENGER AIR BAG ...................... 45
Reserve fuel ................................... 274
Restraint system ............................ 274
Seat belt ........................................ 269
SPORT handling mode ................... 273
Steering ......................................... 279
Tire pressure monitor .................... 278
Warranty .............................................. 29
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 267
Weather display (COMAND)
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 280
Wheel and tire combinations
Tires ............................................... 373
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 373
Wheel chock ...................................... 370
Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 369
Checking ........................................ 349
Cleaning ......................................... 326 Important safety notes .................. 349
Information on driving .................... 349
Interchanging/changing ................ 369
Mounting a new wheel ................... 372
Mounting a wheel .......................... 370
Removing a wheel .......................... 372
Snow chains .................................. 351
Storing ........................................... 370
Tightening torque ........................... 373
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 373
Window curtain air bag
Display message ............................ 248
Operation ......................................... 51
Windows
see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 130
Windshield washer fluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshield washer system
Adding washer fluid ....................... 322
Important safety notes .................. 381
Windshield wipers
Problem (malfunction) ................... 123
Rear window wiper ........................ 121
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 121
Switchi ng on/off ........................... 120
Wi
nter driving
Important safety notes .................. 351
Slippery road surfaces ................... 165
Snow chains .................................. 351
Winter operation
Radiator cover ............................... 319
Summer tires ................................. 351
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 351
Wiper arm
Moving to a vertical position .......... 121
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 327
Important safety notes .................. 121
Replacing ....................................... 121
Replacing (rear window) ................ 122
Replacing (windshield) ................... 121
Without changing gears
Display message ............................ 265
Wooden trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 330 Index 25

Protecting the environment
General notes
H Environmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of compre-
hensive environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
that form the basis of our existence on this
planet to be used sparingly and in a manner
that takes the requirements of both nature
and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an environmen-
tally responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tire wear are affected
by these factors: R
operating conditions of your vehicle R
your personal driving style
You can influence both factors. You should
bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions: R
avoid short trips as these increase fuel con-
sumption. R
always make sure that the tire pressures
are correct. R
do not carry any unnecessary weight. R
remove roof racks once you no longer need
them. R
a regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals. R
always have service work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style: R
do not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine. R
do not warm up the engine when the vehicle
is stationary. R
drive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front. R
avoid frequent, sudden acceleration and
braking. R
change gear in good time and use each gear
only up to

vehicle occupants while driving and this
defect has already been repaired at least
twice and Mercedes-Benz, LLC has been
informed in writing of the necessity of a
repair.
(2) the defect or malfunction, though less seri-
ous than (1) above, has already been
repaired at least four times and Mercedes-
Benz has been informed in writing of the
necessity of a repair.
(3) the vehicle cannot be used for longer than
30 calendar days because of repair work
resulting from this or other substantial
defects or malfunctions.
Please send your written notice to:
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Customer Assistance Center
3 Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
Maintenance Always bring the Maintenance Booklet with you
when taking the vehicle to an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. Your customer service
advisor will enter every service into your Main-
tenance Booklet on your behalf.
Roadside Assistance The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Pro-
gram offers technical help in the event of a
breakdown. Calls to the toll-free Roadside Assis-
tance Hotline are answered by our agents 24
hours a day, 365 days a year.
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372)
(USA)
1-800-387-0100 (Canada)
For additional information, refer to the
Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program
brochure (USA) or the "Roadside Assistance"
section in the Service and Warranty Booklet
(Canada). You will find both in the vehicle docu-
ment wallet.
Change of address or change of own-
ership
In the event of a change of address, please send
us the "Notification of Address Change" in the Service and Warranty Booklet or simply call the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center
(USA) at the hotline number
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) or
Customer Service Center (Canada) at
1-800-387-0100. This will assist us in contact-
ing you in a timely manner should the need arise.
If you sell your Mercedes, please leave all liter-
ature in the vehicle so that it is available to the
next owner.
If you have purchased a used car, please send us
the "Notification of Used Car Purchase" in the
Service and Warranty Booklet or simply call the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center
(USA) at the hotline number
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) or
Customer Service (Canada) at 1-800-387-0100.
Vehicle operation outside the USA
and Canada When you are abroad with your vehicle, observe
the following points: R
Service facilities or replacement parts may
not be readily available. R
Lead-free fuel for vehicles with a catalytic
converter may not be available. Leaded fuel
can cause damage to the catalytic converter. R
The fuel may have a considerably lower
octane number. Unsuitable fuel can cause
engine damage.
Some Mercedes-Benz models are available for
delivery in Europe through our European Deliv-
ery Program. For details, consult an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center or write to one of the
following addresses.
In the USA
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
European Delivery Department
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
European Delivery Department
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C930
Service and vehicle operation
Introduction

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."
Diagnostics connection The diagnostics connection is only intended for
the connection of diagnostic equipment at a
qualified specialist workshop.
G WARNING
If you connect equipment to a diagnostics
connection in the vehicle, it may affect the
operation of vehicle systems. As a result, the
operating safety of the vehicle could be affec-
ted. There is a risk of an accident.
Only connect equipment to a diagnostics con-
nection in the vehicle, which is approved for
your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz.
G WARNING
Objects in the driver's footwell can restrict the
pedal travel or obstruct a depressed pedal.
The operating and road safety of the vehicle is
jeopardized. There is a risk of an accident.
Make sure that all objects in the vehicle are
stowed correctly, and that they cannot enter
the driver's footwell. Install the floormats
securely and as specified in order to ensure
sufficient clearance for the pedals. Do not use
loose floormats and do not place floormats on
top of one another.
! If the engine is switched off and equipment
on the diagnostics connection is used, the
starter battery may discharge. Connecting equipment to the diagnostics con-
nection can lead to emissions monitoring infor-
mation being reset, for example. This may lead
to the vehicle failing to meet the requirements of
the next emissions test during the main inspec-
tion.
Qualified specialist workshop An authorized Mercedes-Benz Center is a quali-
fied specialist workshop. It has the necessary
specialist knowledge, tools and qualifications to
correctly carry out the work required on your
vehicle. This is especially the case for work rel-
evant to safety.
Observe the notes in the Maintenance Booklet.
Always have the following work carried out at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center: R
work relevant to safety R
service and maintenance work R
repair work R
alterations, installation work and modifica-
tions R
work on electronic components
Correct use If you remove any warning stickers, you or oth-
ers could fail to recognize certain dangers.
Leave warning stickers in position.
Observe the following information when driving
your vehicle: R
the safety notes in this manual R
technical data for the vehicle R
traffic rules and regulations R
laws and safety standards pertaining to motor
vehicles
Problems with your vehicle If you should experience a problem with your
vehicle, particularly one that you believe may
affect its safe operation, we urge you to contact
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immedi-
ately to have the problem diagnosed and recti-
fied. If the problem is not resolved to your sat-
isfaction, please discuss the problem again with
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or, if nec-32
Operating safety
Introduction

Restraint system warning lamp The functions of the restraint system are
checked after the ignition is switched on and at
regular intervals while the engine is running.
Therefore, malfunctions can be detected in
good time.
The u restraint system warning lamp on the
instrument cluster lights up when the ignition is
switched on. It goes out no later than a few sec-
onds after the vehicle is started. The compo-
nents of the restraint system are in operational
readiness.
A malfunction has occurred if the u restraint
system warning lamp: R
does not light up after the ignition is switched
on R
does not go out after a few seconds with the
engine running R
lights up again while the engine is running
G WARNING
If the restraint system is malfunctioning,
restraint system components may be trig-
gered unintentionally or may not deploy as
intended during an accident. This can affect
for example the Emergency Tensioning
Device or the air bag. This poses an increased
risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Have the restraint system checked and
repaired in a qualified specialist workshop as
soon as possible.
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamp
PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp C and
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp D are
part of the Occupant Classification System
(OCS). The indicator lamps display the status of the
front-passenger front air bag. R
PASSENGER AIR BAG ON lights up for 60 sec-
onds, subsequently both indicator lamps are
off (PASSENGER AIR BAG ON and OFF): the
front-passenger front air bag is able to deploy
in the event of an accident. R
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF lights up: the front-
passenger front air bag is deactivated. It will
then not be deployed in the event of an acci-
dent.
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp is
off, only the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp shows the status of the front-passenger
front air bag. The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp may be lit continuously or be off.
Depending on the person in the front-passenger
seat, the front-passenger front air bag must
either be deactivated or enabled; see the fol-
lowing points. You must make sure of this both
before and during a journey. R
Children in a child restraint system:
whether the front-passenger front air bag is
enabled or deactivated depends on the instal-
led child restraint system, and the age and
size of the child. Therefore, be sure to observe
the notes on the "Occupant Classification
System (OCS)" ( Y
page 52) and on "Chil-
dren in the vehicle" ( Y
page 60). There you
w ill also find instructions on rearward and
forward-facing child restraint systems on the
front-passenger seat. R
All other persons: depending on the classi-
fication of the person in the front-passenger
seat, the front-passenger front air bag is ena-
bled or deactivated ( Y
page 52). Be sure to
observe the notes on "Seat
belts“ ( Y
page 45) and "Air bags"
( Y
page 49). There you can also find infor-
mation on the correct seat position.
Seat belts
Introduction
Seat belts are the most effective means of
restricting the movement of vehicle occupants
in the event of an accident or the vehicle rolling
over. This reduces the risk of vehicle occupants
coming into contact with parts of the vehicle
interior or being ejected from the vehicle. Fur-
thermore, the seat belt helps to keep the vehicleOccupant safety 45
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