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Air suspension
see AIR BODY CONTROL
Air vents
Im portant safety notes .................. 133
Rear .............................................. .1 34
Setting .......................................... .1 33
Setting the center air vents ........... 134
Setting the side air vents .............. .1 34
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Airbag
Warning lamp ................................. 274
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 77
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 77
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 77
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
All-wheel drive
see 4MATIC (permanent four-
wheel drive)
AMG
Switchable performance exhaust
system .......................................... .1 42
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 235
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
AppCode
see QR code
Approach/departure angle .............. 168
Armrest
Stowage compartment .................. 291
Ashtray ............................................... 304
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .2 31
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .2 32
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ....... .3 23
Driving abroad ............................... 323
Hiding a service message .............. 323
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 323
Service message ............................ 322 Special service requirements ......... 323
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 77
Function .......................................... .7 7
Switching off the alarm .................... 77
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactiva ting ................. 233
Disp lay message ............................ 256
Displaying level .............................. 204
Function/notes ............................. 203
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 251
see Lights
Automatic car wash (care) ............... 324
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 141
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 141
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 112
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 149
Changing gear ............................... 149
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 146
Display message ............................ 264
Double-clutch function .................. 149
Drive program ................................ 150
Drive program display .................... 148
Driving tips .................................... 149
DYNAMIC SELECT switch .............. 144
Emergency running mode .............. 155
Engaging drive position .................. 147
Engaging neutral ............................ 147
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 147
Engaging reverse gear ................... 147
Engaging the park position ............ 146
Gearshift recommendation ............ 154
Gliding mode ................................. 149
Kickdown ....................................... 149
Manual shifting .............................. 152
Oil temperature (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 235
Overview ........................................ 146
Permanent setting ......................... 152 Index 5

Operation ......................................... 52
System self-test .............................. .5 4
Occupant safety
Air bags .......................................... .4 9
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 59
Belt warning .................................... .4 9
Childr en in the vehicle .................... .6 0
Important safety notes .................... 44
Introduction to the restraint sys-
tem .................................................. 44
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 52
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 45
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 65
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 58
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 59
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 45
Seat belt .......................................... 45
OCS
Conditions ....................................... 52
Faults ............................................... 55
Operation ........................................ .5 2
System self-test ............................... 54
Odometer ........................................... 224
Off-road driving
Approach/departure angle ............ 384
Checklist after driving off-road ...... 167
Checklist before driving off-road .... 167
General information ....................... 166
Important safety notes .................. 165
Maximum gradient climbing abil-
ity .................................................. 384
Maximum water depth ................... 383
Traveling uphill ............................... 168
Off-road program
Activating/deactivating. ................ 183
General notes ................................ 181
Overview of programs .................... 182
Off-road system
DSR ............................................... 180
Off road drive pro gram .................. 181
Off-roa d 4ETS .................................. 70
Off-road ESP ®
.................................. 72 Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 235
Assistance graphic menu ............... 231
Assistance menu ........................... 232
Display messages .......................... 239
Displaying a service message ........ 323
Displays and operation .................. 220
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 175
Factory settings ............................. 235
G-Meter ......................................... 236
Head-up display ............................. 223
Head-up display menu ................... 233
Important safety notes .................. 220
Instrument cluster menu ............... 234
Lights menu ................................... 234
Media menu ................................... 228
Menu overview .............................. 224
Message memory .......................... 239
Navigation menu ............................ 226
RACETIMER ................................... 237
Radio menu ................................... 228
Service menu ................................. 231
Settings menu ............................... 231
Standard display ............................ 224
Telephone menu ............................ 230
Trip menu ...................................... 224
Video DVD operation ..................... 229
Opening and closing the side trim
panels ................................................. 119
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 31
Important safety notes .................... 31
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operation
Digital Operator's Manual ................ 27
Operator's Manual
Overview .......................................... 29
Vehicle equipment ........................... 29
Outside temperature display ........... 221
Overhead control panel ...................... 42
Override feature
Rear side windows ........................... 6516
Index

Immobilizer ...................................... 76
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 28
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................ .1 39
General notes ................................ 139
Hill start assist ............................... 140
Trailer ............................................ 140
QQR code
Mercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card ..................................... 33
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 32
Quick access for audio and tele-
phone
Changing the station/music
track .............................................. 283
RRACE START (Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles) .................................................... 183
RACE TIMER (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .................. 237
Radar sensor system
Display message ............................ 247
Radiator cover ................................... 319
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 228
Radio mode
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .2 80
Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 31
Rain closing feature (panorama
roof with power tilt/sliding panel) .... 96
Reading lamp ..................................... 116
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ..................... .1 34
Setting the airflow ......................... 129
Setting the temperature ................ 128
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 251
Switching on/off ........................... 113 Rear seat
Adjusting the angle of the backr-
ests ................................................ 295
Rear seat (folding the backrest for-
wards/back) ...................................... 293
Rear seat backrest
Display message ............................ 266
Rear seats
Display message ............................ 266
Rear view camera
"Reverse parking" function ............ 196
Cleaning instructions ..................... 328
Coupling up a trailer function ....... .1 98
Display in the multimedia system .. 195
General notes ................................ 194
Object detection (function/
notes) ............................................ 198
Switching on/off ........................... 195
Wide-angle function ....................... 198
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 131
Switching on/off ........................... 130
Rear window wiper
Replacing the wiper blade .............. 122
Switching on/off ........................... 121
Rear-view mirror
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 108
Recuperation display ........................ 225
Re flec tive safety jacket .................... 332
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem)
Important safety notes .................. 381
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 37
Important safety notes .................. 155
see Fuel
Remote control
Garage door opener ....................... 314
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 315
Replacing bulbs
Backup lamp .................................. 119
High-beam headlamps ................... 118
Important safety notes .................. 116
Installing/removing the cover
(front wheel arch) .......................... 118
Low-beam headlamps .................... 117
Opening/closing side trim panel s. .1 1918
Index

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

systems, e.g. the brake system. Use only genu-
ine Mercedes-Benz parts or parts of equal qual-
ity. Only use tires, wheels and accessories that
have been specifically approved for your vehi-
cle.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts are subject to
strict quality control. Every part has been spe-
cifically developed, manufactured or selected
for and adapted to Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
Therefore, only genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
should be used.
More than 300,000 different genuine
Mercedes-Benz parts are available for
Mercedes-Benz models.
All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers maintain
a supply of genuine Mercedes-Benz parts for
necessary service and repair work. In addition,
strategically located parts delivery centers pro-
vide quick and reliable parts service.
Always specify the vehicle identification number
(VIN) when ordering genuine Mercedes-Benz
parts ( Y
page 376).
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment
i This Operator's Manual describes all models
and all standard and optional equipment of
your vehicle available at the time of publica-
tion of the Operator's Manual. Country-spe-
cific differences are possible. Bear in mind
that your vehicle may not feature all functions
described here. This also applies to safety-
relevant systems and functions. The equip-
ment in your vehicle may therefore differ from
that shown in the descriptions and illustra-
tions.
The original purchase agreement lists all sys-
tems installed in your vehicle.
Should you have any questions concerning
equipment and operation, please consult an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
The Operator's Manual and Maintenance Book-
let are important documents and should be kept
in the vehicle. Service and vehicle operation
Warranty The Limited Warranty for your vehicle applies in
accordance with the warranty terms and condi-
tions in the Service and Warranty Information
booklet.
Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will
replace and repair all factory-installed parts in
accordance with the following warranty terms
and conditions: R
New Vehicle Limited Warranty R
Emission System Warranty R
Emission Performance Warranty R
California, Connecticut, Maine, Massachu-
setts, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island
and Vermont Emission Control System War-
ranty R
State warranty enforcement laws (lemon
laws)
Replacement parts and accessories are covered
by the Mercedes-Benz Parts and Accessories
warranties. These are available at any author-
ized Mercedes-Benz Center.
i Should you lose your Service and Warranty
Information booklet, have an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center arrange for a replace-
ment. The new Service and Warranty Infor-
mation booklet will be posted to you.
Information for customers in Califor-
nia Under California law you may be entitled to a
replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the
purchase price or lease price, if after a reason-
able number of repair attempts Mercedes-Benz
USA, LLC and/or its authorized repair or service
facilities fail to fix one or more substantial
defects or malfunctions in the vehicle that are
covered by its express warranty.
During the period of 18 months from original
delivery of the vehicle or the accumulation of
18,000 miles (approximately 29,000 km) on the
odometer of the vehicle, whichever occurs first,
a reasonable number of repair attempts is pre-
sumed for a retail buyer or lessee if one or more
of the following occurs:
(1) the substantial defect or malfunction can
result in death or serious injuries for theService and vehicle operation 29
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Sports Utility Vehicle
G WARNING
Due to the high center of gravity, the vehicle
may start to skid and roll over in the event of
an abrupt steering maneuver and/or when
the vehicle's speed is not adapted to the road
conditions. There is a risk of an accident.
Always adapt your speed and driving style to
the vehicle's driving characteristics and to the
prevailing road and weather conditions.
Utility vehicles have a significantly higher roll-
over rate than other types of vehicles.
Failure to operate this vehicle safely may result
in an accident, rollover of the vehicle, and severe
or fatal injury.
In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is signif-
icantly more likely to die than a person wearing
a seat belt.
You and all vehicle occupants should always
wear your seat belts.
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 on an unpaved road or off-road,
check the vehicle underside regularly. In par-
ticular, remove trapped plant parts or other
flammable material. Contact a qualified spe-
cialist workshop immediately if damage is
detected. 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, a speed bump or a pothole in the road R
a heavy object strikes the underbody or
parts of the chassis
In situations like this, the body, the under-
body, 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 loads 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 isOperating safety 31
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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
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essary, contact us at one of the following
addresses.
In the USA
Customer Assistance Center
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
3 Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada
Customer Relations Department
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9
Reporting safety defects USA only:
The following text is reproduced as required of
all manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S.
Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the
National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of
1966.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect
which could cause a crash or could cause injury
or death, you should immediately inform the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mercedes-Benz
USA, LLC.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may
open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety
defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order
a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA
cannot become involved in individual problems
between you, your dealer, or Mercedes-Benz
USA, LLC.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle
Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236
(TTY: 1-800-424-9153 ); go to http://
www.safercar.gov ; or write to: Administrator,
NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington,
DC 20590.
You can also obtain other information about
motor vehicle safety from
http://www.safercar.gov
Limited Warranty
! Observe the notes in this Operator's Manual
regarding the correct operation of your vehi-
cle and possible damage to the vehicle. Dam-
age to the vehicle which is caused by violation of these notes is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz implied warranty or the new
or used-vehicle warranty.
QR code for rescue card The QR codes are secured in the fuel filler flap
and on the opposite side on the B-pillar. In the
event of an accident, rescue services can use
the QR code to quickly find the appropriate res-
cue card for your vehicle. The current rescue
card contains the most important information
about your vehicle in a compact form, e.g. the
routing of the electric cables.
You can find more information under
www.mercedes-benz.de/qr-code.
Data stored in the vehicle
Data storage A wide range of electronic components in your
vehicle contain data memories.
These data memories temporarily or perma-
nently store technical information about: R
the vehicle's operating state R
incidents R
malfunctions
In general, this technical information docu-
ments the state of a component, a module, a
system or the surroundings.
This includes, for example: R
operating conditions of system components.
For example, fluid levels R
the vehicle's status messages and those of its
individual components, e.g. number of wheel
revolutions/speed, deceleration in move-
ment, lateral acceleration, accelerator pedal
position R
malfunctions and defects in important system
components, e.g. lights, brakes R
vehicle reactions and operating conditions in
special driving situations, e.g. air bag deploy-
ment, intervention of stability control sys-
tems R
ambient conditions, e.g. outside temperatureData stored in the vehicle 33
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This data is of an exclusively technical nature
and can be used to: R
assist in recognizing and rectifying malfunc-
tions and defects R
analyze vehicle functions, e.g. after an acci-
dent R
optimize vehicle functions
The data cannot be used to trace the vehicle's
movements.
When your vehicle is serviced, technical infor-
mation can be read from the event data memory
and malfunction data memory.
Services include, for example: R
repair services R
service processes R
warranties R
quality assurance
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 Digital Operator's 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.34
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The front-passenger front air bag will only
deploy if: R
the system, based on the OCS weight sensor
readings, detects that the front-passenger
seat is occupied ( Y
page 52). The
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is
not lit ( Y
page 52)R
the restraint system control unit predicts a
high accident severity
Driver's knee bag
Driver's knee bag C deploys under the steering
column. The driver's knee bag is deployed
together with the front air bag.
The driver's knee bag offers additional thigh,
knee and lower leg protection for the occupant
in the driver's seat.
Side impact air bags
G WARNING
Unsuitable seat covers can obstruct or pre-
vent deployment of the air bags integrated
into the seats. Consequently, the air bags
cannot protect vehicle occupants as they are
designed to do. In addition, the operation of
the occupant classification system (OCS)
could be adversely affected. This poses an
increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
You should only use seat covers that have
been approved for the respective seat by
Mercedes-Benz. Front side impact air bags C and rear side
impact air bags D deploy next to the outer bol-
ster of the seat backrest.
When deployed, the side impact air bag offers
additional thorax protection. However, it does
not protect the: R
Head R
Neck R
Arms
If the restraint system control unit detects a side
impact, the side impact air bag is deployed on
the side on which the impact occurs.
The side impact air bag on the front-passenger
side deploys under the following conditions: R
the OCS system detects that the front-
passenger seat is occupied or R
the seat belt buckle tongue is engaged in the
belt buckle of the front-passenger seat
If the belt tongue is engaged in the belt buckle,
the side impact air bag on the front-passenger
side deploys if an appropriate accident situation
occurs. In this case, deployment is independent
of whether the front-passenger seat is occupied
or not.
Window curtain air bags Occupant safety 51
Safety Z