automatic transmission MERCEDES-BENZ GLS 2018 Owners Manual

Index ....................................................... 4
Digital Operator's Manual .................. 26
Introduction .......................................... .2 6
Operation ............................................... 26
Introduction ......................................... 27
Protecting the environment .................. .2 7
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts .............. .2 7
Operator's Manual ................................. 28
Service and vehicle operation ............... .2 8
Operating safety .................................... 30
QR codes for the rescue card ............... .3 2
Data stored in the vehicle ...................... 32
Information on copyright ....................... 35
At a glance ........................................... 36
Cockpit .................................................. 36
Instrument cluster ................................. 37
Multifunction steering wheel ................. 38
Center console ...................................... 39
Overhead control panel ........................ .4 2
Door control panel ................................. 43
Safety ................................................... 44
Panic alarm ............................................ 44
Occupant safety .................................... 44
Children in the vehicle ........................... 59
Pets in the vehicle ................................. 65
Driving safety systems ........................... 66
Protection against theft ........................ .7 5
Opening and closing ........................... 77
SmartKey ............................................... 77
Doors ..................................................... 83
Cargo compartment .............................. .8 4
Side windows ......................................... 88
Sliding sunroof ....................................... 92
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .... 97
Correct driver's seat position ................ 97
Seats ..................................................... 97
Steering wheel ..................................... 108
Mirrors ................................................. 110 Memory function ................................. 113
Lights and windshield wipers .......... 115
Exterior lighting ................................... 115
Interior lighting .................................... 119
Replacing bulbs (vehicles with LED
headlamps) .......................................... 120
Replacing bulbs (vehicles with halo-
gen headlamps) ................................... 120
Windshield wipers ................................ 122
Climate control ................................. 125
Overview of climate control systems ... 125
Operating the climate control sys-
tems .................................................... 131
Setting the air vents ............................ 136
Driving and parking .......................... 139
Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle ..... 139
Driving ................................................. 139
DYNAMIC SELECT controller ............... 147
Automatic transmission ....................... 148
Refueling ............................................. 155
Parking ................................................ 161
Driving tips .......................................... 164
Driving systems ................................... 174
Towing a trailer .................................... 224
Bicycle rack ......................................... 230
On-board computer and displays .... 233
Important safety notes ........................ 233
Displays and operation ........................ 233
Menus and submenus ......................... 236
Display messages ............................... 248
Warning and indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster ............................... 279
Multimedia system ........................... 292
General notes ...................................... 292
Important safety notes ........................ 292
Function restrictions ............................ 292
Operating system ................................ 293
Stowage and features ...................... 300
Stowage areas ..................................... 3002
Contents

AIRMATIC package
ADS (Adaptive Damping System) .. .1 88
Function/notes ............................ .1 88
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 75
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 75
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 75
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
AMG
Adaptive sport suspension sys-
tem ................................................ 191
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 245
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-skid chains
see Snow chains
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Approach/departure angle .............. 173
Ashtray ............................................... 311
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .2 41
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .2 41
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ....... .3 29
Hiding a service message .............. 329
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 329
Service message ............................ 329
Special service requirements ......... 330
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 75
Function .......................................... .7 5
Switching off the alarm .................... 75
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 242
Display message ............................ 265
Function/notes ............................. 207
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 239
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 260
see Lights
Automatic car wash (care) ............... 330
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 145
Automatic engine switch-off (EC O
s tart/stop function) .......................... 144
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 115
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 150
Changing gear ............................... 150
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 148
Display message ............................ 275
Drive program ................................ 151
Drive program display .................... 149
Driving tips .................................... 150
DYNAMIC SELECT controller ......... 147
Emergency running mode .............. 155
Engaging drive position .................. 149
Engaging neutral ............................ 149
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 148
Engaging reverse gear ................... 148
Engaging the park position ............ 148
Important safety notes .................. 148
Kickdown ....................................... 151
Manual shifting .............................. 152
Oil temperature (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 245
Overview ........................................ 148
Problem (malfunction) ................... 155
Pulling away ................................... 143
Starting the engine ........................ 142
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 152
Trailer towing ................................. 151
Transmission position display ........ 149
Transmission positions .................. 150
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 155
AUX jacks
CD/DVD drive ............................... 299
Axle load, permissible (trailer tow-
ing) ...................................................... 395
B
Back button ....................................... 293 Index 5

Switching the ZONE function
on/off ............................................ 133
Coat hooks ......................................... 306
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 36
see Instrument cluster
Collapsible spare wheel
Inflating ......................................... 382
see Emergency spare wheel
COMAND
Driving dynamics display ............... 223
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 335
Combination switch .......................... 116
Connecting a USB device
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 292
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 236
Controller ........................................... 293
Convenience closing feature .............. 90
Convenience opening feature ............ 90
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 328
Display message ............................ 261
Filling capacity ............................... 391
Important safety notes .................. 390
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 245
Temperature gauge ........................ 234
Warning lamp ................................. 288
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 35
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 260
Crash-responsive emergency light-
ing ....................................................... 120
Crosswind Assist ................................. 71
Crosswind driving assistance ............ 71
Cruise control
Activating ....................................... 175
Activation conditions ..................... 175
Cruise control lever ....................... 175
Deactivating ................................... 176
Display message ............................ 271
Driving system ............................... 174 Function/notes ............................. 174
Important safety notes .................. 174
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 175
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 309
Important safety notes .................. 308
Rear compartment ......................... 309
Temperature controlled ................. 309
Third row of seats .......................... 310
Customer Ass istance Center
(
CAC) ..................................................... 31
Customer Relations Department ....... 31
D Data
see Technical data
Data carrier
Selecting ........................................ 239
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 260
Function/notes ............................. 115
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 243
Declarations of conformity ................. 30
DEF
Adding ........................................... 158
Display message ............................ 264
Filling capacity ............................... 389
Important safety notes .................. 389
Diagnostics connection ...................... 31
Differential lock (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 267
Digital Operator's Manual
Help ................................................. 26
Introduction ..................................... 26
Digital speedometer ......................... 237
DIRECT SELECT lever
Automatic transmission ................. 148
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 329
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 248
Driving systems ............................. 265
Engine ............................................ 261
General notes ................................ 248
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 248
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 2788
Index

Lights ............................................ .2 60
Safety systems .............................. 249
SmartKey ....................................... 278
Tires ............................................... 273
Vehicle .......................................... .2 75
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC
Activating ....................................... 178
Activation conditions ..................... 178
Cruise control lever ....................... 178
Display Message ............................ 270
Displays in the instrument cluster .. 181
Driving tips ................................... .1 82
Function/notes ............................ .1 76
Important safety notes .................. 176
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 180
Stopping ........................................ 179
Switching off .................................. 180
Warning lamp ................................. 290
Distance recorder
see Odometer
see Trip odometer
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 290
Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 68
Warning lamp ................................. 290
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 244
Automatic locking (switch) .............. .8 4
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ...................................... .7 7
Control panel .................................. .4 3
Display message ............................ 277
Emergency locking ........................... 84
Emergency unlocking ....................... 84
Important safety notes .................... 83
Opening (from inside) ...................... 83
Overview .......................................... 83
Power closing .................................. 84
Drinking and driving ......................... 165
Drive program
Automatic transmission ................. 151
Off-Road program (vehicles with-
out Off-Road Engineering pack-
a g e) ............................................... 219
Off-road programs (vehicles with
Off-Road Engineering package) ...... 220 SETUP (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 246
Drive programs
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 149
Driver's door
see Doors
Driving
Important safety notes .................. 139
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 330
Driving Assistance PLUS package ... 213
Driving in mountainous terrain
Approach/departure angle ............ 173
Driving lamps
see Daytime running lamps
Driving off-road
see Off-road driving
Driving safety system
Active Brake Assist .......................... 67
Braking assistance appropriate to
the situation ..................................... 69
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 66
Active Brake Assist with cross-
traffic function ................................. 72
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 72
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 67
Distance warning function ............... 68
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution) ............................................. 72
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 69
Important safety information ........... 66
Overview .......................................... 66
STEER CONTROL ............................. 75
Driving system
AIRMATIC package ........................ 188
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 176
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC with
Steering Pilot ................................. 182
Parking assist PARKTRONIC .......... 192
Parking Pilot .................................. 195
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 203
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 213
Active Curve System ...................... 189
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 215
ADS ............................................... 188 Index 9

AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 191
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 207
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 209
Cruise control ................................ 174
Display message ............................ 265
Driving Assistance Plus package ... 213
HOLD function ............................... 187
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 211
Level control (vehicle with the Off-
Road Engineering package) ........... 184
Rear view camera .......................... 199
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 208
Driving tips
Automatic transmission ................. 150
Brakes ........................................... 166
Break-in period .............................. 139
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 182
Downhill gradient ........................... 166
Drinking and driving ....................... 165
Driving in winter ............................. 169
Driving on flooded roads ................ 168
Driving on sand .............................. 172
Driving on wet roads ...................... 168
Driving over obstacles ................... 173
Exhaust check ............................... 165
Fuel ................................................ 164
General .......................................... 164
Hydroplaning ................................. 168
Icy road surfaces ........................... 169
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 167
Off-road driving .............................. 170
Off-road fording ............................. 169
Snow chains .................................. 356
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ..... 139
Tire ruts ......................................... 172
Towing a trailer .............................. 225
Traveling uphill ............................... 173
Wet road surface ........................... 167
DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation)
Display message ............................ 267
Function/notes ............................. 218
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 239
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 292 DYNAMIC SELECT controller
Automatic transmission ................. 147
E EASY-ENTRY feature
Activating/deactivating ................. 244
Function/notes ............................. 109
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 110
Function/notes ............................. 109
Switching on/off ........................... 244
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 251
Function/notes ................................ 72
ECO display
Function/notes ............................. 165
On-board computer ....................... 237
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 145
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 144
Deactivating/activating ................. 145
General information ....................... 144
Important safety notes .................. 144
Introduction ................................... 144
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 59
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 84
Vehicle ............................................. 84
Emergency spare wheel
General notes ................................ 380
Important safety notes .................. 380
Removing ....................................... 381
Storage location ............................ 381
Stowing .......................................... 381
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 56
Emergency unlocking
Tailgate ............................................ 88
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 28
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 28810
Index

see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Connecting (Bluetooth ®
inter-
face) ............................................. .2 96
Connecting (device manager) ....... .2 97
Frequencies ................................... 384
Installation ..................................... 384
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 240
Transmission output (maximum) .... 384
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) .......................................... .7 9
MOExtended tires .............................. 340
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 378
Mounting a new wheel ................... 377
Preparing the vehicle .................... .3 75
Raising the vehicle ......................... 376
Removing a wheel .......................... 377
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 375
MP3
Operation ....................................... 239
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .2 92
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................ .2 35
Permanent display ......................... 243
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .. 234
Overview .......................................... 38
Multimedia system
Switching on and off ..................... .2 93
Music files
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 292
N
Navigation
Entering a destination .................... 294
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 237
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 292
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 139 O Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Conditions ....................................... 52
Faults ............................................... 55
Operation ......................................... 52
System self-test ............................... 54
Occupant safety
Air bags ........................................... 49
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 59
Belt warning ..................................... 48
Children in the vehicle ..................... 59
Important safety notes .................... 44
Introduction to the restraint sys-
tem .................................................. 44
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 51
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 45
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 65
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 58
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 59
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 45
Seat belt .......................................... 45
OCS
Conditions ....................................... 52
Faults ............................................... 55
Operation ......................................... 52
System self-test ............................... 54
Odometer ........................................... 236
Off-road driving
Approach/departure angle ............ 394
Checklist after driving off-road ...... 172
Checklist before driving off-road .... 171
Fording depth ................................ 393
General information ....................... 170
Important safety notes .................. 170
Maximum gradient climbing abil-
ity .................................................. 394
Traveling uphill ............................... 173
Off-road lights .................................... 118
Off-Road program (vehicles with-
out Off-Road Engineering package)
Function/notes ............................. 219 Index 15

Sensor range ................................. 193
Towing a trailer .............................. 192
Warning display ............................. 194
Parking assistance
see Driving system
Parking brake
Applying automatically ................... 163
Applying or releasing manually ...... 163
Display message ............................ 251
Electric parking brake .................... 162
Emergency braking ........................ 164
General notes ................................ 162
Releasing automatically ................. 163
Warning lamp ................................. 287
Parking lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 116
Parking Pilot
Canceling ....................................... 199
Detecting parking spaces .............. 196
Display Message ............................ 269
Exiting a parking space .................. 198
Function/notes ............................. 195
Important safety notes .................. 195
Parking .......................................... 197
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Display message ............................ 258
Indicator lamps ................................ 45
Problem (malfunction) ................... 258
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 65
Phone book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 292
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 335
Power locks ......................................... 84
Power washers .................................. 331
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occupant
protection)
Display message ............................ 255
Operation ......................................... 58
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS)
Display message ............................ 255
Operation ......................................... 59 Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 75
Immobilizer ...................................... 75
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 27
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 143
General notes ................................ 143
Hill start assist ............................... 143
Trailer ............................................ 143
Q QR code
Mercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card ..................................... 32
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 31
R RACE TIMER (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .................. 246
Radiator cover ................................... 326
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 239
Radio mode
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 292
Radio-controlled devices (instal-
ling) ..................................................... 324
Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 30
Reading lamp ..................................... 119
Rear bench seat
Folding forwards/back .................. 304
Rear compartment
Exit/entry position (3rd row of
seats) ............................................. 103
Setting the air vents ...................... 137
Setting the temperature ................ 132
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 260
Switching on/off ........................... 116
Rear Seat Entertainment System
AUX jacks ...................................... 299
AUX jacks CD/DVD drive .............. 299 Index 17

SUV
(Sport Utility Vehicle) ....................... 30
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................ .1 35
Switching on media mode
Via the device list .......................... 298
T Tachometer ........................................ 233
Tailgate
Display message ............................ 276
Emergency unlocking ....................... 88
Important safety notes .................... 84
Limiting the opening angle ............... 88
Opening dimensions ...................... 392
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 87
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 86
Opening/closing (from outside) ....... 85
Power closing .................................. 84
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 37
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 386
Information .................................... 384
Tires/wheels ................................. 379
Trailer loads ................................... 395
Vehicle data ................................... 392
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 240
Authorizing a mobile phone (con-
necting) ......................................... 296
Authorizing a mobile phone via the
device manager (connecting) ......... 297
Connecting a mobile phone
(device manager) ........................... 297
Connecting a mobile phone (gen-
eral information) ............................ 296
Display message ............................ 277
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 240
Number from the phone book ........ 240
Redialing ........................................ 240
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 240 see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 292
Temperature
Coolant (display in the instrument
cluster) .......................................... 234
Coolant (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 245
Engine oil (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 245
Outside temperature ...................... 233
Setting (climate control) ................ 132
Transmission oil (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 245
Through-loading feature ................... 303
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 246
Tire pre ssure
C alling up (on-board computer) ..... 361
Checking manually ........................ 360
Display message ............................ 273
Maximum ....................................... 360
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 342
Notes ............................................. 359
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 343
Recommended ............................... 357
Tire pressure loss warning system
General notes ................................ 360
Important safety notes .................. 361
Restarting ...................................... 361
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 363
Function/notes ............................. 361
General notes ................................ 361
Important safety notes .................. 362
Radio type approval for the tire
pressure monitor ........................... 364
Restarting ...................................... 364
Warning lamp ................................. 291
Warning message .......................... 363
Tire pressure table ............................ 358
TIREFIT kit
Important safety notes .................. 341
Storage location ............................ 339
Tire pressure not reached .............. 342
Tire pressure reached .................... 343
Using ............................................. 341
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 373 Index 21

Mounting dimensions .................... 395
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC ......... .1 92
Power supply ................................. 230
Pulling away with a trailer .............. 143
Removing the ball coupling ............ 229
Trailer loads ................................... 395
Towing away
Important safety guidelines ........... 349
Installing the towing eye ................ 350
Notes for 4MATIC vehicles ............ 351
Removing the towing eye .............. .3 50
Transporting the vehicle ................ 351
With both axles on the ground ....... 350
Towing eye ......................................... 339
Traffic reports
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .2 92
Traffic Sign Assist
Activating/deactivating the warn-
ing function ................................... .2 41
Display message ............................ 268
Function/notes ............................ .2 08
Important safety notes .................. 209
Instrument cluster display ............. 209
Trailer coupling
see Towing a trailer
Trailer loads and drawbar nose-
weights ............................................... 229
Trailer towing
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 215
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 218
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 211
Permissible trailer loads and
drawbar noseweights ..................... 229
Transfer case ..................................... 155
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transmission position display ......... 149
Transporting the vehicle .................. 351
Traveling uphill
Brow of hill ..................................... 174
Driving downhill ............................ .1 74
Maximum gradient-climbing capa-
bility ............................................... 173
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) ................................................. .3 36 Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .2 36
Trip odometer
Calling up ................................... .... 236
R es
etting (on-board computer) ...... 237
Trunk
see Tailgate
Turn signals
Display message ............................ 260
Replacing bulbs (front) ................... 122
Switching on/off ........................... 116
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 384
Installation ..................................... 384
Transmission output (maximum) .... 384
TWR (Tongue Weight Rating) (defi-
nition) ................................................. 374
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U Unlocking
Emergency unlocking ....................... 84
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 83
Upshift indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ....... 245
USB devices
Connecting to the Media Inter-
face ............................................... 299
V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........ 310
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 31
Data acquisition ............................... 32
Display message ............................ 275
Equipment ....................................... 28
Individual settings .......................... 243
Limited Warranty ............................. 32
Loading .......................................... 364
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 84
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 77
Lowering ........................................ 378
Maintenance .................................... 29
Operating safety .............................. 30 Index 23

a child restraint system on a rear seat. Children
are generally better protected there.
If a child younger than twelve years old and
under 5 ft (1.50 m) in height is traveling in the
vehicle: R
always secure the child in a child restraint
system suitable for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
The child restraint system must be appropri-
ate to the age, weight and size of the child R
be sure to observe the instructions and safety
notes in this section in addition to the child
restraint system manufacturer's installation
instructions R
be sure to observe the instructions and safety
notes on the "Occupant classification system
(OCS)" ( Y
page 51)
G WARNING
If you leave children unsupervised in the vehi-
cle, they could set it in motion by, for example: R
release the parking brake. R
shift the automatic transmission out of the
parking position P .R
start the engine.
In addition, they may operate vehicle equip-
ment and become trapped. There is a risk of
an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
G WARNING
If persons, particularly children are subjected
to prolonged exposure to extreme heat or
cold, there is a risk of injury, possibly even
fatal. Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
G WARNING
If the child restraint system is subjected to
direct sunlight, parts may get very hot. Chil-
dren may burn themselves on these parts,
particularly on the metal parts of the child
restraint system. There is a risk of injury.
If you leave the vehicle, taking the child with
you, always ensure that the child restraint
system is not exposed to direct sunlight. Pro- tect it with a blanket, for example. If the child
restraint system has been exposed to direct
sunlight, let it cool down before securing the
child in it. Never leave children unattended in
the vehicle.
Always ensure that all vehicle occupants have
their seat belts fastened correctly and are sitting
properly. Particular attention must be paid to
children.
Observe the safety notes on the seat belt
( Y
page 46) and the notes on correct use of seat
belts ( Y
page 47).
A booster seat may be necessary to achieve
proper seat belt positioning for children over
40 lbs (18 kg) until they reach a height where a
three-point seat belt can be properly fastened
without a booster seat.
Special seatbelt retractor
G WARNING
If the seat belt is released while driving, the
child restraint system will no longer be
secured properly. The special seat belt retrac-
tor is disabled and the inertia real draws in a
portion of the seat belt. The seat belt cannot
be immediately refastened. There is an
increased risk of injury, possibly even fatal.
Stop the vehicle immediately, paying atten-
tion to road and traffic conditions. Reactivate
the special seat belt retractor and secure the
child restraint system properly.
All seat belts in the vehicle, except the driver's
seat belt, are equipped with a special seat belt
retractor. When activated, the special seat belt
retractor ensures that the seat belt cannot
slacken once the child seat is secured.
Installing a child restraint system: X
Make sure you observe the child restraint
system manufacturer's installation instruc-
tions. X
Pull the seat belt smoothly from the belt out-
let. X
Engage seat belt tongue in belt buckle.60
Children in the vehicle
Safety