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Driving abroad ............................... 343
Hiding a service message .............. 342
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 343
Service message ............................ 342
Special service requirements ......... 343
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 78
Function ........................................... 78
Switching off the alarm .................... 78
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 253
Display message ............................ 279
Function/notes ............................. 214
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 275
see Lights
Automatic car wash (care) ............... 344
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 159
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 158
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 124
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 165
Changing gear ............................... 165
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 162
Display message ............................ 287
Double-clutch function .................. 165
Drive program ................................ 166
Drive program display .................... 163
Driving tips .................................... 165
DYNAMIC SELECT switch .............. 161
Emergency running mode .............. 169
Engaging drive position .................. 163
Engaging neutral ............................ 163
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 162
Engaging reverse gear ................... 162
Engaging the park position ............ 162
Kickdown ....................................... 165
Manual shifting .............................. 167
Overview ........................................ 161
Problem (malfunction) ................... 169
Pulling away ................................... 157
Rocking the vehicle free ................ 165 Starting the engine
........................ 155
Ste
ering wheel paddle shifters ...... 167
Trailer towing ................................. 165
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ................... 163
Transmission positions .................. 164
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 169
Axle load, permissible (trailer tow-
ing) ...................................................... 416
B
Backup lamp
Changing bulbs .............................. 132
Bag hook ............................................ 313
Ball coupling
Installing ........................................ 230
Removing ....................................... 234
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 68
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist
(Brake Assist PLUS with Cross-
Traffic Assist)
Function/notes ................................ 68
Important safety notes .................... 68
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 86
Important safety notes .................... 85
Replacing ......................................... 86
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 363
Display message ............................ 277
Important safety notes .................. 361
Jump starting ................................. 365
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 253
Display message ............................ 281
Notes/function .............................. 217
see Active Blind Spot Assist
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 264
Notes ............................................. 412
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamps
Display message ............................ 273
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BrakesABS .................................................. 67
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 72
BAS .................................................. 68
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 68
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 412
Display message ............................ 258
EBD .................................................. 75
Hill start assist ............................... 157
HOLD function ............................... 194
Important safety notes .................. 178
Maintenance .................................. 179
Parking brake ................................ 174
Riding tips ...................................... 178
Warning lamp ................................. 293
Breakdown
Where will I find...? ........................ 354
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting) ................................... 32
Buttons on the steering wheel ......... 239
C
California
Important notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 24
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Care
360° camera ................................. 349
Car wash ........................................ 344
Carpets .......................................... 352
Display ........................................... 350
Exhaust pipe .................................. 349
Exterior lights ................................ 348
Gear or selector lever .................... 350
Interior ........................................... 350
Matte finish ................................... 346
Notes ............................................. 343
Paint .............................................. 346
Plastic trim .................................... 350
Power washer ................................ 345
Rear view camera .......................... 348
Roof lining ...................................... 352
Seat belt ........................................ 351 Seat cover ..................................... 351
Sensors ......................................... 348
Side running board ........................ 348
Steering wheel ............................... 350
Trim pieces .................................... 350
Washing by hand ........................... 345
Wheels ........................................... 347
Windows ........................................ 347
Wiper blades .................................. 347
Wooden trim .................................. 350
Cargo compartment
Opening/closing (from outside,
HANDS-FREE ACCESS) .................... 94
Cargo compartment cover
Important safety notes .................. 313
Notes/how to use ......................... 313
Cargo compartment enlarge-
ment ................................................... 309
Cargo compartment floor
Important safety notes .................. 316
Opening/closing ............................ 316
Stowage well (under) ..................... 316
Cargo net
Attaching ....................................... 314
Important safety information ......... 314
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 312
CD player (on-board computer) ........ 249
Center console
Lower section .................................. 38
Upper section .................................. 37
Central locking
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........ 83
Changing bulbs
High-beam headlamps ................... 131
Low-beam headlamps .................... 131
Opening and closing the side trim
panels ............................................ 132
Reversing lamps ............................ 132
Turn si
gnals (front) ......................... 132
Changing the media source ............. 248
Child
Restraint system .............................. 62
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 65
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 63
On the front-passenger seat ............ 64
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 65
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Customer Assistance Center
(CAC).................................................... .27
Customer Relations Department .......2 7
D
Data
see Technica ldat a
Dat acarrier
Selecting ........................................ 24 9
Daytime runnin glamps
Displa ymessage ............................ 27 4
Function/notes ............................ .124
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 255
Declarations of conformity ................. 26
Diagnostics connection ......................26
Digital speedometer .........................245
DIRECT SELECT lever
Automatic transmission ................. 162
Display
see Display messages
see Warning and indicator lamps
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 342
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 257
Driving systems .............................2 79
Engine ............................................ 276
General notes ................................ 257
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 257
Introduction ................................... 257
Lights ............................................. 272
Safety systems .............................. 258
SmartKey ....................................... 290
Tires ............................................... 285
Vehicle ...........................................2 87
Distance recorder .............................2 44
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 301
Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 71
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activating ....................................... 185
Activation conditions ..................... 185
Cruise control lever ....................... 185
Deactivating ................................... 190
Display message ............................ 283
Displays in the instrument cluster .. 189
Driving tips ....................................1 90Driving with
DISTRONIC PLUS ....... 187
Fu
nction/notes .............................1 83
Important safety notes .................. 184
Setting a speed .............................. 188
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 188
Stopping ........................................ 187
with Steering Assist and Stop&Go
Pilot ............................................... 192
Doors
Automatic locking (switch) ...............9 0
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ...................................... .83
Control panel .................................. .40
Display message ............................ 289
Emergency locking ........................... 91
Emergency unlocking ....................... 90
Important safety notes .................... 89
Opening (from inside) ...................... 89
Drinking and driving ......................... 176
Drive program
Automatic transmission ................. 166
Drive programs
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 163
Driver's door
see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 343
Driving Assistance PLUS package ... 222
Driving on flooded roads .................. 180
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 67
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 75
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 72
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 68
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 68
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS ................................................ 70
Distance warning function ............... 71
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution) ............................................. 75
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 73
Important safety information ........... 67
Overview .......................................... 67
PRE-SAFE
®Brake ............................. 75
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Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 155
Starting via smartphone ................ 156
Starting with the Start/Stop but-
ton ................................................. 156
Switching off .................................. 173
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 370
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 160
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 340
Additives ........................................ 412
Checking the oil level ..................... 339
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 339
Display message ............................ 278
Filling capacity ............................... 412
General notes ................................ 411
Notes about oil grades ................... 411
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 339
Viscosity ........................................ 412
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
Characteristics ................................. 73
Crosswind Assist ............................. 75
Deactivating/activating ................... 74
Display message ............................ 258
Function/notes ................................ 73
General notes .................................. 73
Important safety information ........... 73
Trailer stabilization ........................... 75
Warning lamp ................................. 296
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 73
Exhaust
see Exhaust pipe
Exhaust check ................................... 176
Exhaust pipe
Cleaning ......................................... 349
Exterior lighting
Cleaning ......................................... 348
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 119
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 120
Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 119
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 119 Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 120
Setting ........................................... 119
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 122
Storing the parking position .......... 120
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 307
F
Features............................................. 318
Filler cap
see Refueling
Flat tire
Changing a wheel/mounting the
spare wheel ................................... 395
MOExtended tires .......................... 357
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 356
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 358
Floormats ........................................... 335
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 406
Two-way radio ................................ 406
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 411
Consumption information .............. 411
Consumption statistics .................. 245
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 244
Displaying the range ...................... 244
Driving tips .................................... 176
E10 ................................................ 410
Fuel gauge ....................................... 33
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 410
Important safety notes .................. 409
Problem (malfunction) ................... 172
Refueling ........................................ 169
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 410
Fuel filler flap
Opening ......................................... 170
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 244
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 410
Problem (malfunction) ................... 172
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 372
Before changing ............................. 370
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Dashboard fuse box ....................... 371
Fuse box in the cargo compart-
ment .............................................. 372
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 371
Fuse box in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 371
Important safety notes .................. 370
G
Garage door openerClearing the memory ..................... 335
General notes ................................ 332
Important safety notes .................. 332
Opening/closing the garage doo r..3 35
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 333
Synchronizing the rolling code ....... 333
Gasoline ............................................. 410
Genuine parts ...................................... 22
Glove box ...........................................3 07
H
HANDS-FREE ACCESS.......................... 94
Hazard warning lamps ......................127
Head restraints
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 112
Adjusting (manually) ......................1 11
Adjusting (rear) .............................. 112
Adjusting the fore-and-aft posi-
tion manually ................................. 111
General notes ................................ 111
Important safety notes .................. 111
Installing/removing (rear) .............. 112
Head-up display
Adjusting the brightness ................ 255
Displays and operating .................. 242
Function/notes .............................2 41
Important safety notes .................. 241
Selecting displays .......................... 254
Setting the position ....................... 254
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 122
Headlamps
Cleaning system (notes) ................ 413
Fogging up ..................................... 128 see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High beam flasher .............................1 26
High-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 127
Changing bulbs .............................. 131
Display message ............................ 274
Switching on/off ........................... 126
Hill start assist .................................. 157
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 195
Activation conditions ..................... 194
Deactivating ................................... 195
Display message ............................ 282
Function/notes .............................1 94
General notes ................................ 194
Hood
Closing ...........................................3 39
Display message ............................ 288
Important safety notes .................. 338
Opening ......................................... 338
Horn ...................................................... 32
HUD
see Head-up display
Hydroplaning ..................................... 180
I
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 78
Indicator and warning lamps
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS .............................................. 301
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Insect protection on the radiator .... 339
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 33
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 34
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 238
Interior lighting
Control ...........................................1 29
Emergency lighting ........................ 130
Overview ........................................ 129
Reading lamp ................................. 129
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J
JackUsing ............................................. 396
Jump starting (engine) ......................365
K
Key positions
SmartKey ....................................... 153
Start/Stop button .......................... 153
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing feature .......... 100
Deactivation ..................................... 83
Locking ............................................ 83
Removing the Start/Stop button ... 155
Unlocking ......................................... 83
Kickdown
Driving tips ....................................1 65
Manual gearshifting ....................... 168
Knee bag .............................................. 50
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 221
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 253
Display message ............................ 280
Function/information .................... 220
see Active Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Tracking package ..................... 217
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 63
Level control (display message) ...... 280
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 274
Light function, active
Display message ............................ 274
Light sensor (display message) ....... 275
Lights
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 127
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 124
Cornering light function ................. 127
Fogged up headlamps .................... 128
General notes ................................ 124
Hazard warning lamps ................... 127 High beam flasher .......................... 126
High-beam headlamps ................... 126
Light switch ................................... 124
Low-beam headlamps .................... 125
Parking lamps ................................ 125
Rear fog lamp ................................ 125
Setting exterior lighting ................. 124
Standing lamps .............................. 126
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 255
Turn signals ................................... 126
see Interior lighting
Loading guidelines ............................ 306
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 90
Emergency locking ........................... 91
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 89
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Low-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 131
Display message ............................ 272
Switching on/off ........................... 125
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 112
M
M+S tires ............................................ 376
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 346
mbrace
Call priority .................................... 328
Display message ............................ 265
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 328
Downloading routes ....................... 331
Emergency call .............................. 325
General notes ................................ 324
Geo fencing ................................... 332
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 330
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MB info call button ........................ 327
Remote fault diagnosis .................. 330
Remote vehicle locking .................. 330
Roadside Assistance button ..........326
Search & Send ............................... 329
Self-test ......................................... 325
Speed alert ....................................3 31
System .......................................... 325
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 332
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 329
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 85
Inserting .......................................... 85
Locking vehicle ................................ 91
Removing ......................................... 85
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 90
Memory card (audio) ......................... 249
Memory function
Seats, steering wheel, exterior
mirrors ...........................................1 21
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
360°camera .................................. 210
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 222
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 225
Active Parking Assist ..................... 201
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 214
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 217
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 183
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ...............1 92
General notes ................................ 181
Lane Keeping Assist ......................2 20
PARKTRONIC ................................. 198
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 59
PRE-SAFE
®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 59
Rear view camera .......................... 206
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 216
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................2 57
Messages
see Display messages
see Warning and indicator lamps
Mirror turn signal
Cleaning ......................................... 348 Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Frequencies ................................... 406
Installatio n ..................................... 406
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 250
Tra
nsmission output (maximum) .... 406
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ...........................................8 4
MOExtended tires .............................. 357
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 399
Mounting a new wheel ................... 398
Preparing the vehicle .....................3 95
Raising the vehicle ......................... 396
Removing a wheel .......................... 398
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 396
MP3
Operation ....................................... 249
Multifunction display
Function/notes .............................2 41
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .. 239
Overview .......................................... 35
N
NavigationMenu (on-board computer) ............ 246
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 152
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Conditions ....................................... 51
Faults ............................................... 56
Operation ......................................... 52
System self-test ............................... 54
Occupant safety
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 60
Children in the vehicle ..................... 60
Important safety notes .................... 43
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Fuel ................................................ 409
Important safety notes .................. 409
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 414
Washer fluid ................................... 413
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 256
On-board computer ....................... 252
Side impact air bag ............................. 50
Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 274
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 347
Convenience closing feature ............ 99
Convenience opening feature .......... 99
Important safety information ........... 98
Opening/closing .............................. 98
Problem (malfunction) ................... 101
Resetting ....................................... 100
Reversing feature ............................. 98
Ski and snowboard bag .................... 309
Sliding sunroof
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 86
Changing the programming ............. 84
Checking the battery ....................... 86
Convenience closing feature .......... 100
Convenience opening feature .......... 99
Display message ............................ 290
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 83
Important safety notes .................... 82
KEYLESS-GO start function .............. 84
Loss ................................................. 87
Mechanical key ................................ 85
Overview .......................................... 82
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 153
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 87
Starting the engine ........................ 155
Smartphone
Starting the engine ........................ 156
Snow chains ...................................... 377
Socket (12 V)
Cargo compartment ....................... 322
Center console .............................. 321
General notes ................................ 321
Rear compartment ......................... 321 Special seat belt retractor
.................. 61
Specialist workshop ............................ 27
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional speedometer ........................ 255
Digital ............................................ 245
In the Instrume
nt cluster ................. 33
Segments ...................................... 238
Selecting the display unit ............... 255
see Instrument cluster
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 274
Switching on/off ........................... 126
Start/Stop button
Starting the engine ........................ 156
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 155
STEER CONTROL .................................. 78
Steering
Display message ............................ 289
Warning lamps ............................... 303
Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot
(DISTRONIC PLUS)
Display message ............................ 284
Steering assistant STEER CON-
TROL
see STEER CONTROL
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 116
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 115
Button overview ............................... 35
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 239
Cleaning ......................................... 350
EASY ENTRY/EXIT feature ............. 117
Important safety notes .................. 115
Steering wheel heating .................. 116
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 122
Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction) ................... 117
Switching on/off ........................... 116
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 167
Stowage areas ................................... 306
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Towing eye......................................... 355
Traffic Sign Assist
Display message ............................ 282
Function/notes ............................. 216
Important safety notes .................. 216
Instrument cluster display ............. 217
Trailer coupling
see Towing a trailer
Trailer loads and drawbar nose-
weights ............................................... 234
Trailer towing
Permissible trailer loads and
drawbar noseweights ..................... 234
Transfer case ..................................... 169
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transmission position display ......... 163
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ...................... 163
Transporting the vehicle .................. 369
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 350
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 245
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 244
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 245
Trunk load (maximum) ...................... 415
Turn signals
Changing bulbs (front) ................... 132
Display message ............................ 273
Switching on/off ........................... 126
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 406
Installation ..................................... 406
Transmission output (maximum) .... 406
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U
UnlockingEmergency unlocking ....................... 90
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 89
V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........ 319
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 27
Data acquisition ............................... 28
Display message ............................ 287
Equipment ....................................... 23
Individual settings .......................... 252
Limited Warranty ............................. 28
Loading .......................................... 384
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 91
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 83
Lowering ........................................ 399
Maintenance .................................... 24
Operating safety .............................. 25
Parking .......................................... 172
Parking for a long period ................ 176
Pulling away ................................... 157
Raising ........................................... 396
Reporting problems ......................... 27
Securing from rolling away ............ 396
Towing away .................................. 367
Transporting .................................. 369
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 90
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 83
Vehicle data ................................... 415
Vehicle data
Roof load (maximum) ..................... 415
Trunk load (maximum) ................... 415
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 415
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 91
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 408
Vehicle level
AIR BODY CONTROL ...................... 196
Display message ............................ 279
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 355
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 249
VIN
Seat ............................................... 408
Type plate ...................................... 408
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Useful information
i
This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional equip-
ment of your vehicle available at the time of
publication of the Operator's Manual.
Country-specific differences are possible.
Please note that your vehicle may not be
equipped with all features described. This
also applies to safety-related systems and
functions.
iRead the information on qualified special-
ist workshops (
Ypage 27).
Panic alarm
XTo activate: press!button :for at
least one second.
A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the
alarm system is armed.
XTo deactivate: press!button :
again.
or
XInsert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
or, in vehicles with KEYLESS-GO start-func-
tion or KEYLESS ‑GO
XPress the Start/Stop button.
The SmartKey must be in the vehicle.
Occupant safety
Introduction to the restraint system
The restraint system can reduce the risk of
vehicle occupants coming into contact with
parts of the vehicle's interior in the event of
an accident. The restraint system can also
reduce the forces to which vehicle occupants
are subjected during an accident.
The restraint system comprises:
RSeat belt system
RAir bags
RChild restraint system
RChild seat securing systems
The components of the restraint system work in conjunction with each other. They can only
deploy their protective function if, at all times,
all vehicle occupants:
Rhave fastened their seat belts correctly
(
Ypage 45)
Rhave adjusted their seat and head restraint
properly (
Ypage 109).
As the driver, you also have to make sure that
the steering wheel is adjusted correctly.
Observe the information relating to the cor-
rect driver's seat position .
You also have to make sure that an air bag can
inflate properly if deployed (
Ypage 48).
An air bag supplements a correctly worn seat
belt. As an additional safety device, the air
bag increases the level of protection for vehi-
cle occupants in the event of an accident. For
example, if, in the event of an accident, the
protection offered by the seat belt is suffi-
cient, the air bags are not deployed. When an
accident occurs, only the air bags that
increase protection in that particular accident
situation are deployed. However, seat belts
and air bags generally do not protect against objects penetrating the vehicle from the out-
side.
Information on restraint system operation
can be found under "Triggering of the Emer-
gency Tensioning Devices and air bags"
(
Ypage 57).
42Occupant safety
Safety