key MERCEDES-BENZ GLE COUPE 2015 Owners Manual

Switching on/off (on the centre
console) ......................................... 139
Axle load, permissible (trailer tow-
ing) ...................................................... 385 B
Bag hook ............................................ 304
Ball coupling
Swinging in .................................... 231
Swinging out .................................. 228
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 65
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist (Brake Assist PLUS with Cross-
Traffic Assist)
Function/note s................................ 65
Important safety notes .................... 66
Battery (key)
Checking .......................................... 81
Important safety notes .................... 81
Replacing ......................................... 81
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 339
Display message ............................ 270
Important safety notes .................. 337
Jump starting ................................. 341
Overview ........................................ 337
Belt tensioner
Activation ......................................... 49
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 245
Display message ............................ 275
Notes/function .............................. 218
Trailer towing ................................. 220
see Active Blind Spot Assist
BlueTEC
Topping up AdBlue ®
....................... 164
BlueTEC (AdBlue ®
) ............................. 377
Bonnet
Active bonnet (pedestrian protec-tion) ............................................... 318
Closing ........................................... 319
Display message ............................ 283
Important safety notes .................. 318
Opening ......................................... 319
Boot
see Tailgate
Boot load (maximum) ........................ 381Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 259
Notes ............................................. 380
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamps
Adaptive ........................................... 69
Display message ............................ 267
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 64
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 68
BAS .................................................. 65
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 65
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 380
Display message ............................ 254
Driving tips .................................... 172
Important safety notes .................. 172
Parking brake ................................ 169
Warning lamp ................................. 288
Breakdown
Where will I find...? ........................ 331
see Flat tyre
see Towing away
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting) ................................... 29 C
Calling up a fault see Display messages
Car wash (care) ................................. 324
Care
360° camera ................................. 328
Automatic car wash ....................... 324
Carpets .......................................... 330
Display ........................................... 329
Exhaust pipe .................................. 328
Exterior lighting ............................. 327
Gear or selector lever .................... 329
High-pressure cleaner .................... 325
Interior ........................................... 329
Matt paintwork .............................. 326
Note s............................................. 323
Paint .............................................. 325
Plastic trim .................................... 329
Reversing camera .......................... 328 Index
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Roof linin
g ...................................... 330
Se at belt ........................................ 330
Seat cover .................................... .330
Sensors ......................................... 327
Side running board ........................ 327
Steering wheel ............................... 329
Trim pieces ................................... .329
Washing by hand ........................... 325
Wheels .......................................... .326
Windows ........................................ 326
Wiper blades .................................. 327
Wooden trim .................................. 329
CD player (on-board computer) ........241
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 247
Locking/unlocking (key ).................. 79
Centre console
Lower section .................................. 34
Upper section .................................. 33
Child
Restraint system .............................. 53
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 57
ISOFIX .............................................. 54
On the front-passenger sea t............ 56
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 57
Recommendations ........................... 61
Suitable positions ............................ 57
Top Tether ....................................... 54
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 62
Rear doors ....................................... 63
Cigarette lighter ................................ 309
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ........................... 327
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 328
Climate control
Auxiliary heating/ventilation .......... 138
Controlling automaticall y............... 132
Convenience opening/closing
(air-recirculation mode) ................. 136
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 130
Demisting the windows .................. 134
Demisting the windscreen ............. 134
Indicator lamp ................................ 132 Information about using
THERMATIC automatic climate
control ........................................... 128
Information on using
THERMOTRONIC automatic cli-
mate control .................................. 130
Ionisation ....................................... 137
Overview of systems ...................... 126
Problem with the rear window
heating .......................................... 136
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 132
Rear control panel ......................... 129
Setting the air distribution ............. 133
Setting the air vents ...................... 142
Setting the airflow ......................... 133
Setting the climate mode (AIR
FLOW) ............................................ 132
Setting the temperature ................ 132
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/of f............................................ 136
Switching on/of f........................... 130
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 137
Switching the rear window heat-
ing on/of f...................................... 135
Switching the ZONE function on/
off .................................................. 134
THERMATIC automatic climate
control (2-zone) ............................. 127
THERMOTRONIC (3-zone) auto-
matic climate control ..................... 129
Coat hooks ......................................... 304
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 27
see Instrument cluster
Collapsible emergency spare
wheel
see Emergency spare wheel
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS
Activating/deactivating ................. 244
Display message ............................ 260
Operation/note s.............................. 67
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 329
Combination switch .......................... 117
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 238 6
Index

Convenience closing feature
.............. 94
Convenience opening feature ............ 93
Convenience opening/closing (air-
recirculation mode) ...........................136
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 321
Display message ............................ 269
Important safety notes .................. 380
Temperature (on-board computer, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. .250
Temperature gauge ........................ 236
Warning lamp ................................. 295
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 26
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 266
Function/notes ............................ .118
Crash-responsive emergency light-
ing ....................................................... 121
Crosswind Assist ................................. 72
Cruise control
Activating ....................................... 179
Activation conditions ..................... 179
Cruise control lever ....................... 179
Deactivating ................................... 180
Display message ............................ 277
Driving system ............................... 178
Important safety notes .................. 179
LIM indicator lamp ......................... 179
Selecting ........................................ 179
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 179
Cup holder
Centre console .............................. 307
Important safety notes .................. 306
Rear compartment ......................... 307
Temperature controlled ................. 307 D
Data see Technical data
Data carrier
Selecting ........................................ 241
Daytime driving lights
Display message ............................ 267
Function/notes ............................ .115 Declarations of conformity
................. 24
Diagnostics connection ......................24
Digital speedometer .........................239
Dipped-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 266
Setting for driving abroad (sym-
metrical) ........................................ 115
Setting for driving on the right/
left ................................................. 246
Switching on/off ........................... 116
DIRECT SELECT lever
Automatic transmission ................. 154
Display message
Driving systems ............................ .272
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 285
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 322
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 253
Engine ............................................ 269
General information ....................... 253
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 253
Key ................................................ 285
Lights ............................................. 266
Safety systems .............................. 254
Tyres .............................................. 279
Vehicle .......................................... .281
Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 67
Warning lamp ................................. 297
Distance warning signal (warning
lamp) ................................................. .297
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activating ....................................... 184
Activation conditions ..................... 184
Cruise control lever ....................... 184
Deactivating ................................... 187
Display message ............................ 276
Displays in the multifunction dis-
play ................................................ 188
Driving tips ................................... .188
Function/notes ............................ .182
Important safety notes .................. 183
Selecting ........................................ 184
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 187
Stopping ........................................ 186
Warning lamp ................................. 297 Index
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Door
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................ .247
Automatic locking (switch) .............. .86
Central locking/unlocking (key) ...... 79
Control panel .................................. .36
Display message ............................ 283
Emergency locking ........................... 87
Emergency unlocking ....................... 86
Important safety note s.................... 84
Opening (from the inside) ................ 85
Power closing .................................. 86
Doors
Overview .......................................... 84
Drive program
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 154
Drive programs
Automatic transmission ................. 158
Driver's door
see Door
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 323
Symmetrical dipped beam ............. 115
Driving assistance, crosswind ........... 72
Driving in mountainous terrain
Approach/departure angle ............ 177
Driving off-road
see Off-road driving
Driving safety system
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 65
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS ................................................ 67
EBD (electronic brake force distri-bution) ............................................. 72
STEER CONTROL ............................. 74
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 64
ADAPTIVE BRAK E............................. 72
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 68
Adaptive brake lights ....................... 69
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 65
Distance warning function ............... 67
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 69
Important safety guidelines ............. 64
Overview .......................................... 64 PRE-SAFE
®
Brake ............................. 72
Driving system
ADS ............................................... 195
AIRMATIC package ........................ 194
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ............... 190
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 210
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 221
Active Curve System ...................... 196
Active Driving Assistance pack-
age ................................................. 221
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 224
Active Parking Assist ..................... 202
AMG RIDE CONTROL sports sus-
pension .......................................... 198
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 214
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 218
Cruise control ................................ 178
Display message ............................ 272
Distronic Plus ................................ 182
HOLD function ............................... 191
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 220
PARKTRONIC ................................. 199
Reversing camera .......................... 206
SPEEDTRONIC ............................... 180
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 216
Driving tips
Aquaplaning ................................... 173
Automatic transmission ................. 156
Brakes ........................................... 172
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 188
Downhill gradient ........................... 172
Driving abroad ............................... 115
Driving in winter ............................. 174
Driving on flooded roads ................ 174
Driving on sand .............................. 177
Driving on wet roads ...................... 173
Driving over obstacles ................... 177
Fuel ................................................ 171
General .......................................... 171
Icy road surfaces ........................... 174
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 173
New brake pads/linings ................ 173
Off-road driving .............................. 176
Off-road fording ............................. 174
Running-in tip s............................... 145 8
Index

Snow chains .................................. 351
Symmetrical dipped beam ............. 115
Towing a trailer .............................. 227
Travelling uphill .............................. 177
Tyre ruts ........................................ 177
Wet road surface ........................... 173
DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation)
Display message ............................ 273
Function/note s............................. 193
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 241
DYNAMIC SELECT controller
Automatic transmission ................. 153 E
EASY-ENTRY feature Activating/deactivating ................. 248
Function/note s............................. 110
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 111
Function/note s............................. 110
Switching on/of f........................... 248
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 256
Function/note s................................ 72
ECO display
Function/note s............................. 171
On-board computer ....................... 238
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 150
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 150
Deactivating/activating ................. 151
General information ....................... 150
Important safety notes .................. 150
Introduction ................................... 149
Electromagnetic compatibility
Declaration of conformity ................ 24
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 52
Emergency key
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 86
Emergency key element
Function/note s................................ 80
General notes .................................. 80
Inserting .......................................... 81 Locking vehicle ................................ 87
Removing ......................................... 81
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 86
Emergency spare wheel
General notes ................................ 367
Important safety notes .................. 367
Inflating the collapsible spare
wheel ............................................. 369
Removing ....................................... 368
Storage location ............................ 368
Stowing .......................................... 368
Technical data ............................... 371
Emergency unlocking
Tailgate ............................................ 92
Vehicle ............................................. 86
Engine
Display message ............................ 269
ECO start/stop function ................ 149
Engine number ............................... 374
Jump-starting ................................. 341
Running irregularly ......................... 152
Starting (important safety notes )... 148
Starting problems .......................... 152
Starting the engine with the key .... 148
Starting with KEYLESS GO ............. 148
Stopping ........................................ 168
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 346
Warning lamp (engine diagnos-
tics) ............................................... 294
Engine electronics
Notes ............................................. 372
Problem (fault) ............................... 152
Engine oil
Additives ........................................ 379
Checking the oil level ..................... 320
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 320
Display message ............................ 270
Filling capacity ............................... 379
Notes about oil grade s................... 378
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 320
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 250
Topping up ..................................... 320
Viscosity ........................................ 379
Environmental protection
Returning an end-of-life vehicle ....... 22 Index
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Problem (malfunction) ...................1
64
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................ .346
Before changing ............................ .346
Dashboard fuse box ....................... 346
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 347
Fuse box under rear bench sea t.... 347
Important safety notes .................. 346 G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory ..................... 313
Frequencies ................................... 314
General notes ................................ 311
Important safety notes .................. 312
Opening/closing the garage doo r..3 13
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 312
Synchronising the rolling code ....... 313
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ....... 250
Gearshift paddles
see Steering wheel gearshift paddles
Gearshift program
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 250
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ........... 22
Glove compartment .......................... 300H
Hazard warning lamps ......................117
Head restraints
Adjusting ....................................... 103
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 104
Adjusting (rear) .............................. 104
Fitting/removing (rear) .................. 105
Luxury ............................................ 104
Headlamps
Misting up ...................................... 120
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High-pressure cleaners .................... 325
Hill start assist .................................. 149
HOLD function
Deactivating ................................... 192 Display message ............................ 274
Function/notes ............................
.191
Horn ...................................................... 27 I
Ignition lock see Key positions
Immobiliser .......................................... 75
Indicator and warning lamp
Restraint system ............................ 294
Indicator and warning lamps
Coolant .......................................... 295
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 297
Engine diagnostics ......................... 294
Indicator lamps
Display message ............................ 266
see Warning and indicator lamps
Insect protection on the radiator .... 319
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 29
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 31
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 235
Intelligent Light System
Activating/deactivating ................. 246
Display message ............................ 267
Overview ........................................ 117
Setting the dipped-beam head-
lamps for driving on the right/left .. 246
Interior lighting
Automatic control system .............. 121
Emergency lighting ........................ 121
Manual control ............................... 121
Overview ........................................ 120
Reading lamp ................................. 120
Interior motion sensor
Deactivating ..................................... 77
Function .......................................... .76
Priming ............................................ 76
Switching off .................................... 76
ISOFIX child seat securing system ....54 J
Jack Storage location ............................3 32
Using ............................................. 358
Jump starting (engine) ......................341 Index
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K
Key Changing the battery ...................... .81
Checking the battery ...................... .81
Convenience closing feature ............ 94
Convenience opening feature .......... 93
Display message ............................ 285
Door central locking/unlocking ...... .79
Emergency key element ................... 80
Important safety note s.................... 78
KEYLESS-GO start function .............. 80
Loss ................................................. 83
Modifying the programming ............. 80
Overview .......................................... 78
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 146
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 83
Starting the engine ........................ 148
Key positions
Key ................................................ 146
Start/Stop button .......................... 146
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing ........................ 94
Deactivation ..................................... 79
Display message ............................ 285
Locking ............................................ 79
Start function ................................... 80
Starting the engine ........................ 148
Unlocking ......................................... 79
Kickdown
Driving tip s.................................... 157
Manual gearshifting ....................... 160
Kneebag ............................................... 44 L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 245
Display message ............................ 274
Function/information .................... 220
see Active Lane Keeping Assist
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 250
Lashing eyelets ................................. 303
Level control (display message) ...... 273
Licence plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 267 Light sensor (display message)
....... 268
Lights
Activating/deactivating the Intel-
ligent Light System ........................ 246
Active light function ....................... 118
Adaptive Highbeam Assist PLUS .... 119
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 115
Cornering light function ................. 118
Dipped-beam headlamp s............... 116
Driving abroad ............................... 115
Foglamps (extended range) ........... 119
Hazard warning lamps ................... 117
Headlamp flashe r........................... 117
Light switch ................................... 115
Main-beam headlamp s................... 117
Motorway mode ............................. 118
Parking lamps ................................ 116
Rear foglamp ................................. 116
Side lamps ..................................... 116
Turn signals ................................... 117
see Interior lighting
LIM indicator lamp
Cruise control ................................ 179
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 184
Variable SPEEDTRONIC ................. 181
Limiting the speed
see SPEEDTRONIC
Loading guidelines ............................ 299
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 86
Emergency locking ........................... 87
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 85
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 247
Luggage compartment enlarge-
ment
Important safety notes .................. 302
Luggage compartment floor
Important safety notes .................. 305
opening/closing ............................ 305
stowage well, under ....................... 305
Lumbar support
Adjusting (on the seat) .................. 105 12
Index

Luxury head restraint
.......................104 M
M+S tyres .......................................... .350
Main-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist PLUS .... 119
Display message ............................ 267
Switching on/off ........................... 117
Matt finish (cleaning instructions) .. 326
Media Interface
USB port in the armrest of the
centre console ............................... 300
see Separate operating instructions
Memory card (audio) ......................... 241
Memory function ............................... 114
Mercedes-Benz Contact
Display message ............................ 259
Mercedes-Benz emergency call
system
Switch in the overhead control
panel .............................................. 310
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
360°camera .................................. 210
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 221
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 224
Active Parking Assist ..................... 202
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 214
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 218
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 182
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot .............. .190
General notes ................................ 178
Lane Keeping Assist ..................... .220
PARKTRONIC ................................. 199
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 51
Reversing camera .......................... 206
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 216
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre
see Qualified specialist workshop
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .253
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in sun visor) Mobile phone
Frequencies ................................... 372
Installation ..................................... 372
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 242
Notes/placing in the bracket ......... 310
Transmission output (maximum) .... 372
Modifying the programming (key) ..... 80
MOExtended tyres .............................333
Motorway mode ................................ 118
MP3
Operating ....................................... 241
see Separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................ .237
Permanent display ......................... 246
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .. 236
Overview .......................................... 32
Multimedia system
see Separate operating instructions N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............ 239
see separate operating instructions
Notes on running in a new vehicle .. 145 O
Occupant safety Airbags ............................................ 42
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivatio n.......................... 45
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 52
Children in the vehicle ..................... 52
Important safety notes .................... 37
PASSENGER AIRBAG indicator
lamp ................................................. 38
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 64
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 51
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 51
Restraint system introduction .......... 37
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 38 Index
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Upshift indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles)
.......250 V
Vanity mirror (in sun visor) .............. 308
Variable SPEEDTRONIC
see SPEEDTRONIC
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 25
Data acquisition ............................... 25
Display message ............................ 281
Electronics ..................................... 372
Equipment ....................................... 23
Implied warranty .............................. 25
Individual settings .......................... 245
Leaving parked up ......................... 170
Locking (in an emergency) .............. .87
Locking (key) ................................... 79
Lowering ........................................ 360
Pulling away ................................... 149
Raising ........................................... 358
Registration ..................................... 25
Securing from rolling away ............ 357
Towing away .................................. 343
Transporting .................................. 345
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 86
Unlocking (key) ................................ 79
Vehicle data ................................... 381
Vehicle data
Boot load (maximum) ..................... 381
Roof load (maximum) ..................... 381
Vehicle data (off-road driving)
Approach/departure angle ............ 383
Fording depth ................................ 383
Maximum gradient climbing abil-
ity .................................................. 384
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 381
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 87
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 373
Vehicle level
AIRMATIC ...................................... 196
Vehicle level (display message) ....... 273
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 332
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 241 VIN
...................................................... 373
Seat ............................................... 374
Type plate ...................................... 373 W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 289
Brakes ........................................... 288
Distance warning signal ................. 297
ESP ®
.............................................. 291
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 292
Fuel tank ........................................ 294
LIM (cruise control) ........................ 179
LIM (DISTRONIC PLUS) .................. 184
LIM (variable SPEEDTRONIC) ......... 181
Overview .......................................... 31
Parking brake ................................ 294
PASSENGER AIR BAG ...................... 38
Reserve fue l................................... 294
Seat belt ........................................ 286
Tyre pressure monitor ................... 298
Warning triangle ................................ 331
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 284
Wheel and tyre combinations
see Tyres
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 360
Wheel chock ...................................... 357
Wheels
Changing a whee l.......................... 356
Changing/replacing ....................... 356
Checking ........................................ 349
Cleaning ......................................... 326
Emergency spare whee l................. 367
Fitting a new wheel ........................ 359
Fitting a wheel ............................... 357
General notes ................................ 361
Important safety notes .................. 348
Information on driving .................... 348
Overview ........................................ 348
Removing a whee l.......................... 359
Storing ........................................... 357
Tightening torque ........................... 360
Wheel size/tyre size ...................... 361
Windowbag
Display message ............................ 263
Operation ......................................... 44 20
Index

Useful information
i This Owner's Manual describes all models,
series and optional equipment for your vehi-
cle that were available at the time of going to
press. National variations are possible. Note
that your vehicle may not be equipped with all
of the functions described. This is also the
case for systems and functions relevant to
safety.
i Read the information on qualified specialist
workshops: (Y page 25). Panic alarm
X
To prime: press the!button :for
approximately one second.
A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the
alarm system is primed.
X To deactivate: press the!button :
again.
or
X Insert the key into the ignition lock.
or, on vehicles with KEYLESS‑GO: X Press the Start/Stop button.
The key must be in the vehicle.
The panic alarm function is only available in cer- tain countries. Occupant safety
Introduction to the restraint system
The restraint system can reduce the risk of vehi- cle 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:
R Seat belt system
R Airbags
R Child restraint system
R Child seat securing systems
The components of the restraint system work in
conjunction with each other. They can only
deploy their protective function if all vehicle
occupants always:
R fasten their seat belts correctly
(Y page 40)
R adjust their seat and head restraint properly
(Y page 102).
As the driver, you also have to make sure that
the steering wheel is adjusted correctly.
Observe the information relating to the correct
driver's seat position (Y page 101).
You also have to make sure that an airbag can
inflate properly if deployed (Y page 42).
An airbag supplements a correctly fastened seat belt. As an additional safety device, the airbag
increases the level of protection for vehicle
occupants in the event of an accident. For exam-
ple, if the protection of the seat belt is sufficient in an accident, the airbags are not deployed. In
the event of an accident, only the airbags that
increase protection in the relevant accident sit- uation are deployed. However, seat belts and
airbags generally do not protect against objects penetrating the vehicle from the outside.
Information on the restraint system operation
can be found under "Triggering of belt tension-
ers and airbags" (Y page 49).
For more information about children travelling
with you in the vehicle, see "Children in the vehi-
cle" (Y page 52). Important safety notes
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WARNING
If the restraint system is modified, it may no
longer work as intended. The restraint system
may then not perform its intended protective function by failing in an accident or triggering
unexpectedly, for example. There is an
increased risk of injury, possibly even fatal. Occupant safety
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