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Headlamp cleaning system............... 149
Headlamps Cleaning. ........................................ 169
Cleaning system. .............................. 77
Misting up. ...................................... 210
Head restraint
Adjusting (front).......................... 63, 64
NECK-PRO. ....................................... 40
Removing (rear). ............................... 64
Resetting triggered head
restraints. ....................................... 215
Head restraints
Adjusting (rear). ................................ 64
Heating
see Air conditioning
High-pressure cleaners..................... 168
Hill start assist..................................... 84
Hook.................................................... 136I
Immobiliser........................................... 54
Indicator and warning lamp Automatic child seat recognition
(malfunction). ................................. 200
Brakes (red). ................................... 202
Coolant. .......................................... 202
Engine diagnostics ..........................203
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF .........43, 200
Reserve fuel. ................................... 204
Seat belt. ........................................ 203
SRS........................................... 35, 202
Thermotronic (malfunction) ............199
Indicator and warning lamps............ 201
Indicator lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Instrument cluster ............................... 90
On-board computer (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) .................101
Overview (luxury multi-function
steering wheel). ................................ 26
Overview (multi-function steering
wheel). .............................................. 24Intelligent Light System
......................77
Display message (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) .................192
On-board computer (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) .................103
Interior lighting
Automatic control system .................79
Emergency lighting. ..........................79
Manual control.................................. 79
On-board computer (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) .................103
Reading lamp .................................... 79
Interior motion sensor......................... 55
ISOFIX child seat securing system .....49 J
Jack...................................................... 175 Operation........................................ 227
Jump-starting ...................................... 234
Jump leads ...................................... 234 K
Key......................................................... 58 Changing the battery ......................216
Checking the battery ......................216
Display message (multi-function
steering wheel). .............................. 181
Loss. ............................................... 212
Malfunction..................................... 212
Modifying the programming. .............58
Key positions
Key. .................................................. 61
Kickdown........................................ 88, 89 L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lashing eyelets.................................. 133
Licence plate lighting Display message ............................. 192
Lighting
see Lights
Lights
Active light function ..........................77
Automatic headlamp mode. ..............75
Cornering light function ....................78 Index
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Reversing lamps
Display messag e............................. 194
Roller blind
see Roller sunblind
Roller sunblind
Panorama sliding sunroo f............... 128
Roof load (maximum) ......................... 249
Roof rack............................................. 137
Route see Route guidance
Route guidance
On-board computer (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) ...................97 S
Safety net............................................ 134
Seat Adjusting .................................... 62, 63
Correct driver's seat position. ..........73
Storing settings ................................ 69
Seat belt
Adjusting the height.......................... 72
Centre rear-compartment sea t......... 72
Display message .......................72, 183
Fastening. ......................................... 70
Warning lamp. .......................... 72, 203
Seat covers
Cleaning. ........................................ 170
Seat heating......................................... .65
Seat ventilation Malfunction indicator lamp. ............199
Securing a load................................... 133
Selector lever Positions. .......................................... 86
Service
On-board computer (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) .................101
Service indicator................................ 167
Service products................................ 245
Brake fluid. ..................................... 248
Coolant. .......................................... 247
Engine oil ........................................ 246
Fuel................................................. 245
Windscreen washer fluid. ................249Settings
Calling up a stored setting. ...............69
Factory (on-board computer,
luxury multi-function steering
wheel). ............................................ 104
On-board computer (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) .................101
Shift ranges
Automatic transmission ....................86
Indicator in the multi-function dis-
play .................................................. 85
Sidebag................................................. 39
Side window Fault. .............................................. 211
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 169
Opening/closing. .............................. 80
Ski rack............................................... 137
Sliding sunroof see Panorama sliding sunroof
Snow chains....................................... 155
Socket Cockpit. .......................................... 139
Luggage compartment. ...................140
Rear compartment. .........................139
Spare wheel
Technical data. ............................... 253
Speed limiter
Speedtronic. ................................... 110
Speedometer
Additional (on-board computer,
luxury multi-function steering
wheel). .............................................. 96
Segments.......................................... 90
Selecting display units (on-board
computer, luxury multi-function
steering wheel). .............................. 101
Speedtronic........................................ 110
Display message ............................. 182
Permanent. ..................................... 112
Variabl e.......................................... 111
SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys-
tem)....................................................... 35
Display message ............................. 196
Warning lamp. .......................... 35, 202 Index
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have belt tensioners which have been trig-
gered replaced at a qualified specialist work-
shop.
Comply with safety regulations when dispos-
ing of belt tensioners. Any Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre can provide details of these
regulations.
Airbags Airbag deployment slows down and restricts
the movement of the vehicle occupant.
If the airbags are deployed, you will hear a
bang and a small amount of powder may also
be released. Only in rare cases will the bang
affect your hearing. The powder that escapes
does not generally constitute a health hazard.
The 6 warning lamp lights up.
The AIRBAG identification indicates the loca-
tion of the airbags. G
Risk of injury
Airbags provide additional protection; they
are not, however, a substitute for seat belts.
Observe the following notes to reduce the risk
of serious or even fatal injury if an airbag is
deployed:
R all vehicle occupants ― in particular preg-
nant women ― must wear their seat belt
correctly at all times and lean back against
the backrest, which should be positioned
as close to the vertical as possible. The
head restraint must support the back of the
head at about eye level.
R always secure children less than 1.50 m tall
or under 12 years of age in suitable child
restraint systems.
R all vehicle occupants must select a seat
position that is as far away from the airbag
as possible. The driver's seat position must
allow the vehicle to be driven safely. The
driver's chest should be as far away from
the middle of the driver's front airbag cover
as possible. R
move the front-passenger's seat as far
back as possible, especially if a child is
secured in a child restraint system on the
seat.
R vehicle occupants – in particular, children
– must not lean their head into the area of
the window in which the sidebag/window-
bag is deployed.
R rearward-facing child restraint systems
must not be fitted to the front-passenger's
seat unless the front-passenger front air-
bag has been disabled. The front-passenger
front airbag of a vehicle fitted with auto-
matic child seat recognition* is only disa-
bled when a child restraint system with
automatic child seat recognition is fitted to
the front-passenger's seat. The
4 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF warning
lamp must be continuously lit.
If the front-passenger's seat of your vehicle
does not have automatic child seat recog-
nition*, or your rearward-facing child
restraint system does not have automatic
child seat recognition, children must be
secured in a child restraint system on a
suitable seat in the rear. If you secure a
forward-facing child restraint system to the
front-passenger's seat, you must move the
front-passenger's seat as far back as pos-
sible.
R make sure there are no heavy or sharp-
edged objects in pockets of clothing.
R do not lean forwards, e.g. over the cover of
the driver's/front-passenger front airbag,
particularly when the vehicle is in motion.
R do not put your feet on the dashboard.
R only hold the steering wheel by the rim. This
allows the airbag to inflate fully. You could
be injured if the airbag is deployed and you
are holding the inside of the steering wheel.
R do not lean on the doors from inside the
vehicle. Occupant safety
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cannot provide the intended level of protec-
tion. Do not use head restraint covers.
If the NECK-PRO head restraints are triggered
in an accident, you must reset the head
restraints on the driver's and front-passenger
seats (Y page 215). Head restraints that have
been triggered are tilted forwards. Children in the vehicle
If a child is travelling in your vehicle, secure
the child using a child restraint system which
is appropriate to the size and age of the child
and is recommended for Mercedes-Benz
vehicles. You should fit the restraint system
to a suitable rear seat. Ensure that the child
is secured throughout the trip.
You can obtain information about the correct
child restraint system from any Mercedes-
Benz Service Centre.
i It is advisable to use Mercedes-Benz care
products to clean child restraint systems.
Information about this can be obtained
from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. G
Risk of injury
Do not leave children unsupervised in the
vehicle, even if they are secured in a child
restraint system. Children could injure them-
selves on parts of the vehicle. They could also
be seriously or even fatally injured by pro-
longed exposure to extreme heat or cold.
Do not expose the child restraint system to
direct sunlight. Parts of the child restraint sys-
tem could heat up and the child could burn
herself/himself on them.
If a child opens a door, the child or other per-
sons could be injured as a result. The child
could get out and be injured in the process or
be injured by a passing vehicle. G
Risk of injury
An unsecured or an incorrectly positioned
load increases the risk of injury for the child
and all other occupants, during:
R an accident
R a braking manoeuvre
R a sudden change of direction
Do not carry heavy or hard objects inside the
vehicle unless they are secured. You will find
further information under "Loading guide-
lines" in the index.
Child restraint systems Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only
use the child restraint systems listed under
(Y
page 46). G
Risk of injury
To reduce the risk of serious or even fatal
injury to the child in the event of a sudden
change in direction, braking or an accident:
R children less than 1.50 m tall and under
twelve years of age must always be secured
in special child restraint systems on a suit-
able vehicle seat. This is necessary
because the seat belts are not designed for
children of this size.
R do not secure children less than 1.50 m tall
or under twelve years of age on the front-
passenger seat. Exception: the vehicle is
equipped with automatic child seat recog-
nition on the front-passenger seat* and the
child is secured in a child restraint system
with automatic child seat recognition.
R if you secure a forward-facing child
restraint system to the front-passenger
seat, you must move the front-passenger
seat as far back as possible.
R children must never travel sitting on the lap
of another occupant. Due to the forces
occurring in the event of a sudden change
of direction, heavy braking or an accident,
it would not be possible to restrain the Occupant safety
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child. The child could be thrown against
parts of the vehicle interior and be seriously
or even fatally injured. G
Risk of injury
The child restraint system cannot perform its
protective function if is not correctly fitted to
a suitable vehicle seat. The child cannot be
restrained in the event of a sudden change of
direction, heavy braking or an accident. This
may lead to serious or even fatal injuries. For
this reason, when fitting a child restraint sys-
tem, observe the manufacturer's installation
instructions and the correct use of the child
restraint system.
Child restraint systems should be fitted to the
rear seats. Children are generally better pro-
tected there.
The entire base of the child restraint system
must always rest on the seat cushion. Never
place objects, e.g. a cushion, under the child
restraint system.
Only use child restraint systems with their
original covers. Only replace damaged covers
with genuine Mercedes-Benz covers.
For safety reasons, you should only use child
restraint systems which have been approved
for use in Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
Child seat on the front-passenger seat Warning on the front-passenger sun visor Warning symbol for a rearward-facing child
restraint system
G
Risk of injury
If the front-passenger front airbag is not dis-
abled:
R a child secured in a child restraint system
on the front-passenger seat could be seri-
ously and even fatally injured by the front-
passenger front airbag deploying. This is
especially a risk if the child is in the imme-
diate vicinity of the front-passenger front
airbag when it deploys.
R a child must never be secured on the front-
passenger seat in a rearward-facing child
restraint system. Only secure a rearward-
facing child restraint system on a suitable
rear seat.
R always move the front-passenger seat to
the rearmost position if you secure a child
in a forward-facing child restraint system
on the front-passenger seat.
The front-passenger front airbag is not disa-
bled:
R on vehicles without automatic child seat
recognition on the front-passenger seat*.
R on vehicles with automatic child seat rec-
ognition on the front-passenger seat*, if
there is no child restraint system with auto-
matic child seat recognition fitted to the
front-passenger seat.
R on vehicles with automatic child seat rec-
ognition on the front-passenger seat* if the 42 Occupant safetySafety
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possible that the
4PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF warning lamp will not light up briefly if you
turn the key in the ignition lock to position 2.
Suitable positioning of the child restraint system Weight categories
Seat positions ↓ Group 0: up to
10 kg; Group 0+: up to
13 kg; Group I: 9 to 18 kg;
Front-passenger
seat (front-
passenger airbag is
not disabled)
X
3 X
3 UF
4, 5, 6 Front-passenger
seat (front-
passenger airbag is
disabled*
7
) U
5, 6, 8 U
5, 6, 8 U
5, 6, 8 Rear bench seat,
left and right
U
6, 8 U
6, 8 U
6, 8 Rear centre seat,
vehicles with and
without through-
loading facility*
IL
9 IL
9 U
6, 8 3
X: seat unsuitable for children of this weight category.
4 UF: suitable for forward-facing child seat securing systems that belong to the Universal category and are
approved for use in this weight category.
5 Adjust the front-passenger seat to the rearmost position and adjust the belt outlet height to the lowest
position.
6 As recommended, see the following table "Recommended child restraint systems".
7 Vehicles with automatic child seat recognition* on the front-passenger seat: the child restraint system fitted
must belong to the category with automatic child seat recognition. The 4PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
warning lamp must be continuously lit.
8 U: suitable for forward-facing child seat securing systems that belong to the Universal category and are
approved for use in this weight category.
9 IL: as recommended, see the following table of "Recommended child seat securing systems". 44 Occupant safetySafety
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Weight categories
Seat positions ↓ Group II: 15 to 25 kg; Group III: 22 to 36 kg;
Front-passenger seat (front-
passenger airbag is not disa-
bled) UF
10, 11, 12 UF
10, 11, 12 Front-passenger seat (front-
passenger airbag is disa-
bled* 13
) U
11, 12, 14 U
11, 12, 14 Rear bench seat, left and
right U
12, 14 U
12, 14 Rear centre seat, vehicles
with and without through-
loading facility
U
12, 14 U
12, 14 "Universal" category child restraint systems
can be recognised by their orange approval
label. Example of an approval label on the child restraint
system
10 UF: suitable for forward-facing child seat securing systems that belong to the Universal category and are
approved for use in this weight category.
11 Adjust the front-passenger seat to the rearmost position and adjust the belt outlet height to the lowest
position.
12 As recommended, see the following table "Recommended child restraint systems".
13 Vehicles with automatic child seat recognition* on the front-passenger seat: the child restraint system fitted
must belong to the category with automatic child seat recognition. The 4PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
warning lamp must be continuously lit.
14 U: suitable for forward-facing child seat securing systems that belong to the Universal category and are
approved for use in this weight category. Occupant safety
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Suitable seat positions for ISOFIX child restraint systems
Weight categories
Carrycot 0: up to
10 kg 0+: up to 13 kg
Size cate-
gory F G E E D C
Equipment ISO/L1 ISO/L2 ISO/R1 ISO/R1 ISO/R2 ISO/R3
Rear bench
seat, left and
right
X
15 X
15 IL
16 IL
16 IL
16 IL
16 Weight category
I: 9 to 18 kg
Size category D C B B1 A
Equipment ISO/R2 ISO/R3 ISO/F2 ISO/F2X ISO/F3
Rear bench
seat, left and
right
IL
17 IL
17 IUF
18 IUF
18 IUF
18 Recommended child restraint systems
Weight catego-
ries and ages Manufac-
turer Type Approval
number Daimler
order num-
ber Automatic
child seat
recognition
Group 0: up to
10 kg;
up to approxi-
mately 9 months Britax-
Römer BABY
SAFE
PLUS E1 03 301146 A 000 970 10
00 Yes
Group 0+: up to
13 kg;
up to approxi-
mately 18
months Britax-
Römer BABY
SAFE
PLUS E1 03 301146 A 000 970 10
00 Yes
15
X: this position is unsuitable.
16 IL: as recommended, see the following table of "Recommended ISOFIX child seat securing systems".
17 IL: as recommended, see the following table of "Recommended ISOFIX child seat securing systems".
18 IUF: suitable for forward-facing ISOFIX child seat securing systems that belong to the Universal category and
are approved for use in this weight category. 46 Occupant safetySafety
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Weight catego-
ries and ages Manufac-
turer Type Approval
number Daimler
order num-
ber Automatic
child seat
recognition
Group I: 9 to
18 kg;
between
approximately 8
months and 4
years Britax-
Römer DUO
PLUS E1 03 301133 A 000 970 11
00 Yes
A 000 970 16
00
No
19 Group II/III: 15
to 36 kg;
between
approximately
3½ and 12 years Britax-
Römer KID E1 03 301148 A 000 970 12
00 Yes
A 000 970 17
00
No
19 Recommended ISOFIX child seat securing system
Weight categories
Group 0:
up to
10 kg; Group 0:
up to
10 kg; Group 0:
up to
10 kg; Group 0+:
up to
13 kg; Group 0+:
up to
13 kg; Group 0+:
up to
13 kg;
Size cate-
gory of
the child
restraint
systems
E F G C D E
Manufac-
turer
- - - - - Britax-
Römer
Type
- - - - - BABY SAFE
ISOFIX
PLUS
Type
approval
number
- - - - - E1 04
301146
Category
- - - - - Universal
19
For child restraint systems without automatic child seat recognition, move the front-passenger seat to the
rearmost position. Occupant safety
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ISOFIX child seat securing system in the
rear compartment
ISOFIX is a standardised securing system for
specially-designed child restraint systems on
the rear seats. Securing rings for two child
restraint systems are fitted on the left and
right rear seats.
G
Risk of injury
A child restraint system secured by the ISOFIX
child seat securing system does not provide
sufficient protection for children weighing
more than 22 kg. For this reason, do not
secure children weighing more than 22 kg in
a child restraint system secured by the ISOFIX
child seat securing system. If the child weighs
more than 22 kg, secure the child restraint
system using a lap-shoulder belt. G
Risk of injury
The child restraint system cannot perform its
protective function if is not correctly fitted to
a suitable vehicle seat. The child cannot be
restrained in the event of a sudden change of
direction, heavy braking or an accident. This
may lead to serious or even fatal injuries. For
this reason, when fitting a child restraint sys-
tem, observe the manufacturer's installation
instructions and the correct use of the child
restraint system.
On the rear seats, only use child restraint sys-
tems with an ISOFIX child seat securing sys-
tem which have been recommended for use
in Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
An incorrectly fitted child restraint system
could come loose and seriously or even fatally
injure the child or other vehicle occupants.
When fitting the child restraint system, make
sure that it is engaged in the securing rings
on both sides. G
Risk of injury
Please note that child restraint systems can-
not provide a protective function if they or
their retaining systems are damaged or sub-
jected to a load in an accident. This could result in serious or even fatal injuries to the
secured child in the event of an accident,
heavy braking or a sudden change in direc-
tion.
For this reason, have child restraint systems
and their anchorages which have been dam-
aged or subjected to a load in an accident
checked immediately at a qualified specialist
workshop.
! When fitting the child restraint system,
make sure that the seat belt for the middle
seat does not become trapped. Otherwise,
it could be damaged. :
Securing rings
TopTether
TopTether provides an additional connection
between the child restraint system secured
with ISOFIX and the rear seat. It helps reduce
the risk of injury even further.
The TopTether anchorages are located on the
rear side of the backrests. Occupant safety
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