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Exterior mirrors
Adjusting manually X
Before starting off, manually adjust the exte-
rior mirrors in such a way that you can get a
good overview of road and traffic conditions.
Adjusting electrically X
Before pulling away, turn the key to position
1 or 2 in the ignition lock.
X Press the Z button for the left exterior
mirror or the \ button for the right exte-
rior mirror.
The indicator lamp for the button switches
on and the selected exterior mirror can be
adjusted.
The indicator lamp goes out again after
some time.
X If the indicator lamp for the Z or \
button lights up, press button 7 up or
down, to the right or left.
Adjust the exterior mirrors in such a way
that you have a good overview of traffic con-
ditions.
After the engine has been started, the exterior
mirrors are automatically heated if the rear
window defroster is switched on and the out-
side temperature is low.
Disengaged exterior mirrors If an exterior mirror has been pushed out of
position, proceed as follows:
X
Move the exterior mirror into the correct
position manually.
The mirror housing engages again and the
exterior mirrors can be adjusted again as
usual. Exterior mirror heating
i Vehicles without rear window
defroster: when the temperature is below
15 °C the mirror heating switches on auto-
matically after engine start and remains on.
i Vehicles with rear window heater: at
temperatures below
15 °C the mirror heater
switches on automatically for ten minutes
after engine start. In addition, mirror heating
can be switched on together with the rear
window defroster.
X To switch the mirror heating on man-
ually:
turn the key to position 2 in the igni-
tion lock.
X Press the ¤ button on the control panel.
If the indicator lamp in the ¤ button
lights up, both the mirror heating and the
rear window defroster are switched on.
The rear window defroster switches off auto-
matically after a few minutes. Memory function
General notes
With the memory function, you can store up to
three different seat settings, e.g. for three dif-
ferent people. The position of the seat, seat
backrest and head restraint are stored as a
single memory preset. Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If you use the memory function on the driv-
er's side while driving, you could lose con-
trol of the vehicle as a result of the adjust-
ments being made. There is a risk of an acci-
dent.
Only use the memory function on the driv-
er's side when the vehicle is stationary. G
WARNING
When the memory function adjusts the seat,
you and other vehicle occupants – particu-
larly children – could become trapped. There
is a risk of injury. Memory function
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Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
Z
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While the memory function is making adjust-
ments, make sure that no one has any body
parts in the sweep of the seat. If somebody
becomes trapped, immediately release the
memory function position button. The
adjustment process is stopped. G
WARNING
Children could become trapped if they acti-
vate the memory function, particularly when
unattended. There is a risk of injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.
Never leave children unsupervised in the
vehicle.
The memory function can be used at any time,
for example even when the key has been
removed from the ignition lock. Storing settings
X
Adjust the seat (Y page 88).
X Press the r memory button.
X Press one of the preset position buttons
4, 5 or = within three seconds.
The settings are stored in the selected pre-
set position and a tone sounds when the
settings have been completed. Calling up a stored setting
! If you want to move the seat from the fully
reclined position to a stored seat position,
first raise the backrest. The seat could oth-
erwise be damaged. X
Press and hold the relevant preset position
button 4, 5 or = until the seat is
in the stored position.
The seat adjustment procedure is interrup-
ted as soon as you release the preset posi-
tion button. 98
Memory function
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
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Switching on the standing lamps:
X Turn the key to position 0 (Y page 127) in
the ignition lock or remove the key.
X Right-hand standing lamp: turn the light
switch to position X.
X Left-hand standing lamp: turn the light
switch to position W.Combination switch
Turn signal lamp :
To indicate a right turn
; To indicate a left turn
X To indicate: press the combination switch
in desired direction : or ; until it
engages.
The combination switch automatically
returns to its original position after large
steering movements.
X To indicate briefly: press the combination
switch briefly in desired direction : or ;.
The corresponding turn signal flashes three
times. High-beam headlamps and high-beam
flasher :
High-beam headlamps
; High-beam flasher
X To switch on the high-beam headlamps:
turn the light switch to
L or Ã.
X Press the combination switch forwards :.
The K indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up.
i In the à position, the high-beam head-
lamps are only switched on when it is dark
and the engine is running.
X To switch off the high-beam headlamps:
move the combination switch back to its
normal position.
The K indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out.
X To flash the headlamps: turn the key to
position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock.
X Pull the combination switch briefly in direc-
tion of arrow ;. Hazard warning lamps
G
WARNING
If you open the rear-end doors 90°, the rear
lighting systems are no longer visible. The
vehicle will then be difficult for other road
users to see or will not be seen by them at
all, particularly if it is dark or visibility is
poor. There is a risk of an accident.
You should therefore ensure in this and simi-
lar situations that the vehicle is visible from
the rear in accordance with the relevant
national regulations, by using the warning
triangle, for instance. Exterior lighting
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Hazard warning lamp switch
X
To switch on/off: press the £ hazard
warning lamp switch.
If you have indicated a turn while the hazard
warning lamps are switched on, only the turn
signal lamps on the side of the vehicle selec-
ted will light up.
The hazard warning lamps automatically
switch on if: R an air bag is deployed.
R you brake sharply and bring the vehicle to a
halt from a speed of more than 45 mph
(70 km/h
).
The hazard warning lamps switch off automati-
cally if the vehicle reaches a speed of over
6 mph (10 km/h) again after a full brake appli-
cation.
i The hazard warning lamps still operate
even if the ignition is switched off. Headlamps fogged up on the inside
The headlamps may fog up on the inside if
there is high atmospheric humidity.
X Switch on the low-beam headlamps and
drive off.
The level of moisture diminishes, depending
on the length of the journey and the weather
conditions (humidity and temperature).
If the level of moisture does not diminish:
X Have the headlamps checked at a qualified
specialist workshop. Interior lighting
Overview
Interior lighting buttons (example: comfort over-
head control panel)
:
p Switches the front left-hand reading
lamp on/off
; | Switches the automatic interior light-
ing control on and off
= c Switches the front interior lighting on
and off
? w Switches the rear compartment or
cargo compartment lighting on/off
A p Switches the front right-hand reading
lamp on and off
The number and arrangement of the buttons is
equipment-dependent. General notes
In order to prevent the vehicle's battery from
discharging, the interior lighting functions are
automatically deactivated after some time,
unless the key is in position 2 in the ignition
lock. Automatic interior lighting control
The interior lighting is activated for about
20 seconds
when the key is removed from the
ignition lock. For a vehicle with steering-wheel
buttons, the light delay function for the interior
lighting can be switched on and off using the
on-board computer ( Y page 193)102
Interior lighting
Lights and windshield wipers
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R
Have lamps with LED bulbs repaired at a
qualified specialist workshop only.
R Have the bulbs of the following lamps
replaced at a qualified specialist workshop
only:
- Additional brake lamps
- The license plate lighting
- Front fog lamp
- Side marker lamp
Please also observe the notes on the inte-
rior lights
(Y page 103).
If you require assistance changing bulbs, con-
sult a qualified specialist workshop. Front lamp clusters
Overview of bulb types Lights Bulb type
:
Side-mounted addi-
tional turn signal lamp WY 5 W
;
Turn signal lamp PY 21 W
=
Low-beam headlamps H7 55 W
?
Front fog lamp H11 55 W
A
High-beam headlamp/
parking lamp/standing
lamp/daytime running
lamp H15 55 W/
15 W
B
Side marker lamp LED Installing/removing the cover on the
front wheel arch
X
To remove: switch off the lighting system.
X To change a bulb set in the left headlamp,
turn the steering wheel clockwise as far as it
will go. To change a bulb in the right head-
lamp, turn the steering wheel counter-clock-
wise as far as it will go.
The space in front of the cover in the front
wheel arch then becomes greater.
X Grip cover : in the middle.
X Slide cover : upwards, remove and let it
hang from the strap.
X To install: if necessary, remove dirt from
cover : and the opening in the wheel arch.
X Insert cover : at the top and thread the
cover strap through the opening in the
wheel arch.
X Slide cover : down as far as it will go.
Low-beam headlamps View from inside (example: left headlamp)
X Remove the cover in the front wheel arch
(Y page
106).
X Turn housing cover : counter-clockwise
and remove it. 106
Replacing bulbs
Lights and windshield wipers
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Switching the rear window wiper
on/off
1
b To wipe with washer fluid
2 ° Intermittent wipe
3 $ Rear window wiper off
4 b To wipe with washer fluid
X Turn the key to position 1 or 2 in the igni-
tion lock.
X Move the è switch to the corresponding
position.
If the rear window wiper is activated, the
è symbol is shown in the status area of
the display.
The Status Overview in the Assist.
menu then also shows the è symbol for
vehicles with steering wheel buttons
(Y page
189).
X To wipe with washer fluid: press the è
switch beyond the current position as far as
it will go to 1 or press and hold 4.
When you release the è switch, the rear
window wiper continues to wipe for about
another five seconds. The rear window
wiper then wipes according to the original
position 2 or 3.
The rear window wiper switches on automati-
cally if you engage reverse gear and the wind-
shield wipers are on.
If the vehicle is stationary and you open the
tailgate or rear-end door, the rear window
wiper will stop automatically. The rear window
wiper will only resume wiping again when the
tailgate and rear-end door are closed and you
pull away again.
The rear window will no longer be wiped prop-
erly if the wiper blade is worn. This may pre-
vent you from observing the traffic conditions.
Information on replacing the wiper blade can be found under "Replacing wiper blades"
(
Y page
110). Replacing the wiper blades
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If the windshield wipers begin to move while
you are changing the wiper blades, you
could be trapped by the wiper arm. There is
a risk of injury.
Always switch off the windshield wipers and
ignition before changing the wiper blades.
! Never open the hood/tailgate or rear
doors if a windshield wiper arm has been
folded away from the windshield/rear win-
dow.
Never fold a windshield wiper arm without a
wiper blade back onto the windshield/rear
window.
Hold the windshield wiper arm firmly when
you change the wiper blade. If you release
the windshield wiper arm without a wiper
blade and it falls onto the windshield/rear
window, the windshield/rear window may
be damaged by the force of the impact.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have
the wiper blades changed at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
! Only hold the wiper blade by the wiper
arm. You could otherwise damage the wiper
rubber.
Wiper blades are wear parts. The windshield
will no longer be wiped properly if the wiper
blades are worn. This may prevent you from
observing the traffic conditions.
Please observe the service indicator after
changing the wiper blades of the windshield
wiper.
Service indicator Replacement wiper blades for the windshield
wiper have a service indicator on the tip of the
wiper blade.
Depending on the amount of use, the service
indicator will change color from black to yel-
low.110
Windshield wipers
Lights and windshield wipers
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Useful information
This Operator's Manual describes all models
as well as standard and optional equipment of
your vehicle that were available at the time of
going to print. Country-specific variations are
possible. Note that your vehicle may not be
equipped with all of the described functions.
This also applies to systems and functions rel-
evant to safety.
Read the information on qualified specialist
workshops (Y page
32).Breaking-in notes
Important safety notes
In certain driving and driving safety systems,
the sensors adjust automatically while a cer-
tain distance is being driven after the vehicle
has been delivered or after repairs. Full system
effectiveness is not reached until the end of
this teach-in procedure.
New or replaced brake pads and brake discs
only reach their optimal braking effect after a
few hundred kilometers of driving. Until then,
compensate for this by applying greater force
to the brake pedal. The first 1000 miles (1500 km)
For the service life and economy of your vehi-
cle it is crucial that you break in the engine
with due care.
R Therefore, protect the engine for the first
1000 miles (1500 km
) by driving at varying
vehicle and engine speeds.
R Avoid overstraining the vehicle and high
engine speeds during this period, e.g. driv-
ing at full throttle. Do not exceed Ø of the
permissible maximum speed for each gear.
R Do not change down a gear manually in
order to brake.
R Try to avoid depressing the accelerator
pedal beyond the pressure point (kickdown).
After 1000 miles (1500 km), you can increase
the engine speed gradually and accelerate the
vehicle to full speed.
i You should also observe these notes on
breaking-in if the engine or parts of the drive
train on your vehicle have been replaced. Driving
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Flammable materials introduced through
environmental influence or by animals can
ignite if in contact with the exhaust system
or parts of the engine that heat up. There is
a risk of fire.
Carry out regular checks to make sure that
there are no flammable foreign materials in
the engine compartment or in the exhaust
system. G
WARNING
If you switch off the ignition while driving,
safety-relevant functions are only available
with limitations, or not at all. This could
affect, for example, the power steering and
the brake boosting effect. You will require
considerably more effort to steer and brake.
There is a risk of an accident.
Do not switch off the ignition while driving. G
WARNING
If the parking brake has not been fully
released when driving, the parking brake
can:
R overheat and cause a fire
R lose its hold function.
There is a risk of fire and an accident.
Release the parking brake fully before driv-
ing off.
! Warm up the engine quickly. Do not use
the engine's full performance until it has
reached operating temperature.
Only shift the automatic transmission to the
desired drive position when the vehicle is
stationary.
Where possible, avoid spinning the drive
wheels when pulling away on slippery roads.
You could otherwise damage the drive train. 126
Driving
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Key positions
g
To insert/remove the key, to lock the
steering wheel
1 To unlock the steering wheel, power sup-
ply for some consumers (e.g. the radio)
2 To switch on the ignition, power supply for
all consumers, preglow and drive position
3 To start the engine
i If the key does not belong to the vehicle, it
can still be turned in the ignition lock. How-
ever, the ignition will not be switched on.
The engine cannot be started. Preparing for a journey
Visual check of the vehicle exterior X
In particular, check the following compo-
nents on the vehicle, and on the trailer as
necessary:
R
license plates, vehicle lighting, turn sig-
nals, brake lamps and wiper blades for
dirt and damage
R tires and wheels for firm seating, correct
tire pressure and general condition
R trailer tow hitch for play and security
The trailer coupling is one of the most
important vehicle parts with regard to
road safety. Observe the notes on opera-
tion, care and maintenance of the trailer
tow hitch (see the manufacturer's operat-
ing instructions).
X Rectify any noticeable defects before com-
mencing the journey. Checks in the vehicle Emergency equipment/first-aid kit
X Check the equipment to make sure that it is
accessible, complete and ready for use.
The first aid and breakdown assistance equip-
ment is located:
R in the front door stowage compartments
R in the seat base of the left front seat
R in the rear stowage compartment on the
right-hand side of the vehicle
(Y page 270)
Vehicle lighting
X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition
lock.
X Check the lighting system with the aid of a
second person.
X Replace defective bulbs (Y page
105). Before driving off
G
WARNING
Objects in the driver's footwell may restrict
the clearance around the pedals or block a
depressed pedal. This jeopardizes the oper-
ating and road safety of the vehicle. There is
a risk of an accident.
Stow all objects securely in the vehicle so
that they do not get into the driver's foot-
well. When using floormats or carpets, make
sure that they are properly secured so that
they do not slip or obstruct the pedals. Do
not place several floormats or carpets on
top of one another. G
WARNING
Unsuitable footwear can hinder correct
usage of the pedals, e.g.:
R shoes with thick soles
R shoes with high heels
R slippers
There is a risk of an accident.
Wear suitable footwear to ensure correct
usage of the pedals. Driving
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G
WARNING
The automatic transmission switches to neu-
tral position N when you switch off the
engine. The vehicle may roll away. There is a
risk of an accident.
Before switching off the engine, always
switch to parking position P. Prevent the
parked vehicle from rolling away by applying
the parking brake.
! When the engine is switched off, rolling in
idle i can damage the power transmission
and result in transmission damage.
Always observe the instructions and safety
notes under "Tow starting and towing away"
( Y page
274).
Bear in mind that power transmission between
the engine and the transmission is interrupted
when the engine is switched off. For this rea-
son, shift the automatic transmission to trans-
mission position j before switching off the
engine when the vehicle is stationary. Apply
the parking brake to prevent the vehicle from
rolling away. DIRECT SELECT lever
Overview of the transmission shift
system j
Park position with parking lock
k Reverse gear
i Neutral
h Drive
The DIRECT SELECT lever is on the right of the
steering column.
The DIRECT SELECT lever always returns to its
original position. The display in the instrument cluster shows the current transmission posi-
tion j, k, i or h (Y page
132).
Selecting transmission positions !
If the engine speed is too high or the vehi-
cle is coasting, do not shift the automatic
transmission directly from h to k, from
k to h or directly to j. Otherwise, the
automatic transmission may be damaged.
! Only move the automatic transmission to
k when the vehicle is stationary.
X If park position j is selected, depress the
brake pedal to change the transmission
position.
X Drive position h: push the DIRECT
SELECT lever down beyond the 1st point of
resistance.
X Reverse gear k: push the DIRECT SELECT
lever upwards beyond the 1st point of
resistance.
X Neutral i: push the DIRECT SELECT lever
up or down as far as the 1st point of resist-
ance.
i When you switch off the engine, the auto-
matic transmission automatically shifts into
neutral i.
X Park position j: push the button of the
DIRECT SELECT lever in the direction of the
arrow j.
Park position j is engaged automatically in
the following situations:
R if you pull out the key.
R if you open the driver's door when the vehi-
cle is stationary or when driving at a very
low speed and the transmission is in posi-
tion h or k.
To maneuver with an open driver's door, open
the driver's door while stationary and engage
transmission position h or k again.
If you want the automatic transmission to
remain in neutral i after you switch off the
engine, you must leave the key in the ignition
lock. Automatic transmission
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Shift ranges
:
To shift down and restrict the shift range
; To shift up and derestrict the shift range
In transmission position h and drive pro-
grams E and C, you can use the steering wheel
paddle shifters to change gear yourself and
restrict or derestrict the shift range of the
automatic transmission.
X To shift down and restrict the shift
range:
briefly pull left steering wheel paddle
shifter :.
The automatic transmission shifts to the
next gear down, depending on the gear cur-
rently engaged. The shift range is also
restricted.
The transmission position indicator also
shows the set shift range, e.g. D2. The auto-
matic transmission shifts only as far as the
relevant gear.
or X Pull and hold left steering wheel paddle
shifter :.
The automatic transmission will shift to a
range which allows easy acceleration and
deceleration. To do this, the automatic
transmission shifts down one or more gears
and restricts the shift range.
The transmission position indicator also
shows the set shift range, e.g. D2. The auto-
matic transmission shifts only as far as the
relevant gear.
The automatic transmission does not shift
down if you pull the left steering wheel pad-
dle shifter whilst traveling at too high a
speed. If the maximum engine speed for the
restricted shift range is reached and you
continue to depress the accelerator pedal,
the automatic transmission will shift up
automatically. This protects the engine from
overrevving. X
To shift up and extend the shift range:
briefly pull right steering wheel paddle
shifter
;.
The automatic transmission shifts to the
next gear up, depending on the gear cur-
rently engaged. This derestricts the shift
range at the same time.
If the display shows only transmission posi-
tion h, the shift range restriction is can-
celed.
X To derestrict the shift range: pull and hold
right steering wheel paddle shifter ;.
The automatic transmission shifts up one or
more gears depending on the gear currently
engaged. At the same time, the shift range
restriction is canceled and the display
shows transmission position D .
Shift ranges and driving situations =
Use the engine's braking effect.
5
Use the braking effect of the engine
on steep downhill gradients and for
driving:
R on steep mountain roads
R in mountainous terrain
R in arduous conditions 4
Use the braking effect of the engine
on extremely steep downhill gradi-
ents and long downhill stretches.
Drive programs
General notes You can use the program selector button to
choose between different drive programs for
the automatic transmission, depending on the
engine. Engine management and the gearshift-
ing characteristics of the automatic transmis-
sion change depending on which drive pro-
gram is selected. Thus, a more comfort-orien-
ted, a more economical, or a sportier driving
style is supported, depending on the wish of
the driver. Selecting drive program M deacti-
vates automatic gearshifting, requiring that
you change gear manually.
After the engine is started, the automatic
transmission automatically switches to drive
program C (Comfort) for a comfortable and
economical driving style. Automatic transmission
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