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Towing a trailer .............................. 193
Wet road surface  ........................... 170
Winter  ............................................ 172
DVD audio (on-board computer)  ...... 203
E
EASY-ENTRY feature  ......................... 110
3rd row of seats ............................. 105
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer)  ............................ 209
EASY-EXIT feature  ............................. 110
3rd row of seats ............................. 105
Crash-responsive  ........................... 111
EBD (Electronic Brake force
Distribution) Display message  ............................ 220
Function/notes ................................ 70
Electrical fuses
see Fuses                                                  
Electronic Brake-force
Distribution) see EBD                                                     
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
                                                  
Electronic Traction Support
see 4ETS                                                   
Emergency call
see mbrace                                               
Emergency release
Fuel filler flap  ................................. 162
Vehicle  ............................................. 82
Emergency running mode
Automatic transmission  .................160
Emergency spare wheel
Storage location  ............................ 295
Stowing .......................................... 295
Emergency tensioning device
Function ........................................... 58
Safety guidelines  ............................. 37
Emissions purification
Service and warranty information  ....19
Engine
Irregular running  ............................ 154
Starting problems  ..........................154
Starting the engine with the key  ....150
Starting with KEYLESS GO  .............151
Switching off  .................................. 152
Warning lamp (engine
diagnostics)  ................................... 242
Engine electronics
Malfunction .................................... 154
Engine emergency stop  .................... 317
Engine number  .................................. 350
Engine oil Adding  ........................................... 280
Checking the oil level ..................... 279
Display message  ............................ 226
Lubricant additives  ........................355
Notes about oil grades ................... 354
Viscosity  ........................................ 355
ESP ®
 (Electronic Stability
Program) Activating/deactivating  ...................69
Display message  ............................ 214
Important safety information  ...........68
Trailer stabilization ........................... 70
Warning lamp ................................. 240
Exhaust check  ................................... 169
Exhaust tail pipe (cleaning
instructions)  ...................................... 287
Exterior lighting see Lights                                                  
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting  ....................................... 112
Dipping (automatic)  .......................113
Folding in/out (automatically)  .......112
Folding in/out (electrically)  ...........112
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer)  ...................................... 209
Out of position  ............................... 113
Setting  ........................................... 112
Storing settings (memory
function)  ........................................ 114
Storing the parking position  ..........113
Exterior view  ........................................ 26
F
Filling capacity see Technical data                                    
First-aid kit  ......................................... 293
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Flat tireChanging a wheel/mounting the
spare wheel  ................................... 301
MOExtended run-flat system  .........307
Preparing the vehicle  .....................296
Raising the vehicle  .........................303
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 297
Floormat  ............................................. 276
Front fog lamp (display
message)  ............................................ 223
Fuel Additives  ........................................ 353
Notes  ............................................. 352
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline . 352
Refueling ........................................ 160
Specifications  ................................ 352
Troubleshooting  ............................. 164
Fuel consumption
Current (on-board computer)  .........211
Notes  ............................................. 168
Fuel filler cap (display message)  ..... 227
Fuel filler flap Emergency release  ........................162
Opening/closing  ............................ 162
Fuel filter (display message)  ............ 227
Fuel level Calling up the range (on-board
computer)  ...................................... 211
Fuses
Dashboard fuse box  .......................316
Engine emergency stop  .................317
Fuse allocation chart  .....................315
Fuse box in the cargo
compartment  ................................. 316
Fuse box in the engine
compartment  ................................. 316
Notes  ............................................. 315
G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory  .....................275
Notes  ............................................. 272
Opening/closing the garage door  ..275
Programming the remote control  ...273
Gear or selector lever (cleaning
guidelines)  ......................................... 288
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts  ......... 348
Genuine wood trim and trim strips
(cleaning instructions)  ...................... 288
Glove box  ........................................... 247
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight)
(definition)  ......................................... 341
H
Headlamp cleaning system  .............. 119
Adding washer fluid  .......................281
Notes  ............................................. 357
Headlamp delayed switch-off
see Delayed switch-off, exterior lighting  
Headlamp mode (daytime driving)
see Daytime running lamps                      
Headlamps
Cleaning ......................................... 286
Misting up  ...................................... 120
Head restraint
Adjusting (electrically)  ...................101
Head restraints
Adjusting (manually)  ......................101
Adjusting (rear)  .............................. 102
Installing/removing (rear)  ..............102
Luxury  ............................................ 101
see NECK-PRO head restraints/
NECK-PRO luxury head restraints             
Heating
see Climate control                                   
High beam flasher  ............................. 119
Hill start assist  .................................. 152
Hood Closing ........................................... 279
Opening  ......................................... 278
Hydroplaning  ..................................... 171
I
Immobilizer  .......................................... 71
Indicator and warning lamps ABS  ................................................ 239
Brakes  ........................................... 236
DISTRONIC  .................................... 243
Engine diagnostics  .........................242
ESP ®
 .............................................. 240
Fuel tank  ........................................ 242
Reserve fuel  ................................... 242
Seat belt  ........................................ 237
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Malfunctions relevant to safetyReporting  ......................................... 23
mbrace
Call priority  .................................... 271
Display message  ............................ 215
Downloading destinations
(COMAND)  ..................................... 271
Emergency call  .............................. 268
Important safety notes  ..................267
Locating a stolen vehicle  ...............272
MB info call button  ........................270
Roadside Assistance button  ..........269
Self-test  ......................................... 268
System  .......................................... 268
Vehicle remote unlocking  ..............272
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 77
Memory card (on-board computer)  . 203
Memory function  ............................... 114
Menu (on-board computer) Additional functions  .......................210
AIRMATIC/compass  ......................204
Audio  ............................................. 203
DISTRONIC  .................................... 180
DVD  ............................................... 204
Message memory  .......................... 213
Navigation  ..................................... 204
Overview of menus  ........................201
Resetting to factory settings  ..........205
Settings  ......................................... 205
Standard display  ............................ 202
Telephone  ...................................... 211
Trip computer  ................................ 210
Messages
see Display messages                               
Mirrors
Sun visor ........................................ 262
see Exterior mirrors or Rear-view mirror  
MOExtended run-flat system  ........... 307
MP3 Operating (on-board computer)  .....203
see separate operating instructions         
Multicontour seat  .............................. 107
Multifunction display  ........................ 199
Multifunction steering wheel Operating the on-board computer . 199
Overview  .......................................... 30N
Navigation On-board computer  .......................204
see separate operating instructions         
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation  ......................................... 52
Resetting after being triggered  ........53
NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
Operation  ......................................... 52
Resetting after being triggered  ........53
Notes on breaking-in a new
vehicle  ................................................ 148
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) Faults  ............................................... 47
Operation  ......................................... 42
System self-test  ............................... 45
Occupant safety
Children in the vehicle  .....................59
System overview  .............................. 36
OCS
Faults  ............................................... 47
Operation  ......................................... 42
System self-test  ............................... 45
Octane number (fuel)  ........................ 352
Odometer  ........................................... 202
Off-road 4MATIC  .......................................... 185
Oil
see Engine oil                                            
On-board computer
Additional functions menu  .............210
AIRMATIC/compass menu  ............204
Audio menu  ................................... 203
Convenience submenu  ..................209
Displaying a service message  ........283
Displaying the coolant
temperature  ................................... 202
Displaying the outside
temperature  ................................... 202
Display messages  ..........................213
DISTRONIC menu  .......................... 180
Factory settings  ............................. 205
Important safety notes  ..................198
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Instrument cluster submenu ..........205
Lighting submenu  .......................... 206
Message memory menu ................. 213
Navigation menu  ............................ 204
Operating video DVD  .....................204
Operation ....................................... 199
Overview of menus  ........................201
Selecting the language  ..................206
Settings menu  ............................... 205
Standard display menu  ..................202
Telephone menu  ............................ 211
Time/Date submenu  .....................206
Trip computer menu  ......................210
Vehicle submenu  ........................... 208
Opening and closing the side trim
panels  ................................................. 125
Operating system see On-board computer                            
Outside temperature
Calling up (on-board computer)  .....202
Display  ........................................... 198
Overhead control panel
Overview  .......................................... 32
Override feature
Rear side windows  ...........................66
P
Paint code number  ............................ 349
Paintwork (cleaning instructions)  ... 285
Panic alarm  .......................................... 66
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel Opening/closing  .............................. 93
Resetting  ......................................... 94
Parking  ............................................... 167
Parking aid PARKTRONIC  ................................. 186
Rear view camera  .......................... 189
Parking brake  .................................... 167
Parking lamp (display message)  ...... 223
Parking position Exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side ............................... 113
PARKTRONIC  ...................................... 186
Activating/deactivating  .................188
Malfunction .................................... 189
Problem  ......................................... 189
Range of the sensors .....................186
Trailer towing  ................................. 188
Warning display  ............................. 187
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator
lamp (only Canada)  ............................. 48
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator
lamp (only USA)  ................................... 42
Pedals  ................................................. 169
Permanent four-wheel drive see 4MATIC                                               
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions)  . 287
Power supply (trailer)  ....................... 196
Power washers  .................................. 285
Power windows see Side windows                                     
Pre-emptive occupant safety
system
see PRE-SAFE ®
 system                             
PRE-SAFE ®
 system
Display message  ............................ 215
Operation  ......................................... 51
Product information  ............................ 19
Program selector button  .................. 158
Pulling away Automatic transmission  .................151
R
Radar sensor system (on-board
computer)  .......................................... 208
Radiator cover  ................................... 279
Radio Changing a station (on-board
computer)  ...................................... 203
see separate operating instructions         
Radio-controlled equipment
Assembly  ....................................... 276
Range (on-board computer)  ............. 211
Rear axle level control  ...................... 182
Rear compartment Activating/deactivating climate
control  ........................................... 139
Setting the air vents  ..............145, 146
Setting the temperature  ................141
Rear-compartment seat
see Rear seat                                            
Rear fog lamp (display message)  ..... 223
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Rear seatAdjusting  ....................................... 103
Rear view camera
Function/notes  ............................. 189
Rear view camera (cleaning
instructions)  ...................................... 287
Rear-view mirror Anti-glare (manual)  ........................111
Dipping (automatic)  .......................113
Rear window heating
Malfunction .................................... 143
Switching on/off  ........................... 143
Rear window wiper
Replacing the wiper blade .............. 128
Switching on/off  ........................... 127
Refueling  ............................................ 160
Remote control Programming (garage door
opener)  .......................................... 273
Reporting
Malfunctions relevant to safety ........ 23
Reserve fuel
Display message  ............................ 227
Warning lamp ................................. 242
Reset button  ........................................ 28
Residual heat Switching on/off  ........................... 144
Restraint systems
see SRS                                                     
Reversing lamp (display message)  .. 223
Roadside Assistance (breakdown)  .... 20
Roller blind see Roller sunblind                                   
Roller sunblind
Opening/closing  .............................. 94
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel ..................................... 93
Rear side windows  .........................263
Roof carrier  ................................ 259, 260
Roof lining and carpets (Cleaning
guidelines)  ......................................... 289
Route see Route guidance (on-board
computer)                                                 
Route guidance (on-board
computer)  .......................................... 204S
Safety Children in the vehicle  .....................59
Child restraint systems  ....................59
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)  ............................................... 42
Overview of occupant safety
systems  ........................................... 36
Safety systems
see Driving safety systems                       
Seat
Folding down the 2nd row of
seats  .............................................. 252
Folding down the 3rd row of seats . 253
Resetting the 2nd row of seats  ......254
Resetting the 3rd row of seats ....... 254
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt  .........................56
Adjusting the height ......................... 57
Belt force limiters  ............................ 58
Cleaning ......................................... 289
Correct usage  .................................. 54
Emergency Tensioning Devices ........ 58
Fastening  ......................................... 55
Important safety guidelines  .............54
Releasing  ......................................... 57
Safety guidelines  ............................. 37
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer)  ......................209
Warning lamp ................................. 237
Warning lamp (function) ................... 57
Seat heating
Indicator lamp (Malfunction)  ..........108
Seats
Adjusting (electrically)  ...................100
Adjusting (second and third rows) . 103
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support  .......................................... 107
Adjusting the head restraint  ..........101
Cleaning the cover  .........................288
Correct driver's seat position ........... 98
Important safety instructions  ...........99
Multicontour seat  .......................... 107
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Switching seat heating on/off .......108
Switching the seat ventilation on/
off  .................................................. 108
Seat ventilation
Indicator lamp (Malfunction)  ..........109
Securing hooks  .................................. 256
Sensors (cleaning instructions)  ....... 287
Service indicator see Service interval display                      
Service interval display  .................... 282
Displaying a service message (on-
board computer)  ............................ 283
Service products
AdBlue ®
 special additives  ..............353
Brake fluid  ..................................... 355
Coolant (engine)  ............................ 355
Engine oil  ....................................... 354
Filling capacity  ............................... 351
Fuel ................................................ 352
Important safety notes  ..................350
Notes  ............................................. 350
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system)  .......................................... 355
Washer fluid  ................................... 357
Settings
Factory (on-board computer)  .........205
On-board computer  .......................205
Shift ranges  ....................................... 158
Side impact air bag  ............................. 40
Side marker lamp (display
message)  ............................................ 223
Side windows Convenience closing feature  ............89
Convenience opening feature  ..........89
Hinged side windows  .......................88
Important safety information  ...........86
Opening/closing  .............................. 87
Resetting  ......................................... 88
Troubleshooting  ............................... 90
Sliding sunroof
Important safety information  ...........91
Troubleshooting  ............................... 94
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel                                       
see Tilt/sliding sunroof                             SmartKey
Changing the battery  .......................78
Changing the programming  .............77
Checking the battery  .................74, 78
Important safety notes  ....................74
Malfunction ...................................... 79
Socket  ................................................ 265
2nd row of seats  ............................ 265
Dashboard  ..................................... 265
Front-passenger footwell  ...............265
Luggage compartment  ...................266
SOS
see mbrace                                               
Spare wheel
Notes/data  .................................... 346
Storage location  ............................ 295
Stowing .......................................... 295
see Emergency spare wheel                     
Speedometer
Additional speedometer (on-
board computer)  ............................ 202
Segments  ...................................... 199
Setting the unit (on-board
computer)  ...................................... 205
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System) Display message  ............................ 215
Introduction  ..................................... 36
Warning lamp ................................. 241
Warning lamp (function) ................... 36
Standard display (on-board
computer)  .......................................... 202
Starting the engine Important safety instructions ......... 150
Station
see Radio                                                  
Status line (on-board computer)
Multifunction display  .....................200
Selecting the display ...................... 206
Steering (display message)  .............. 234
Steering wheel Adjusting (electrically)  ...................110
Adjusting (manually)  ......................109
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 199
Cleaning ......................................... 288
Important safety instructions ......... 109
Memory function (storing
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Steering wheel heating ..................110
Storing settings (memory
function)  ........................................ 114
Steering wheel heating
Indicator lamp (Malfunction)  ..........110
Steering wheel paddle shifters  ........ 158
Stowage compartments 3rd row of seats ............................. 248
Armrest (under)  ............................. 248
Center air vents (2nd row of
seats)  ............................................. 248
Center console (2nd row of seats) . 248
Glove box  ....................................... 247
Stowage space
Center console  .............................. 247
Cup holders  ................................... 260
Important safety information  .........246
Submenu (on-board computer)
Convenience  .................................. 209
Instrument cluster  .........................205
Lighting  .......................................... 206
Time/Date  ..................................... 206
Vehicle  ........................................... 208
Summer opening
see Convenience opening feature            
Sun visor  ............................................ 262
Supplemental Restraint System see SRS                                                     
Surround lighting (on-board
computer)  .......................................... 207
SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle)  .......................21
Switching off the alarm (ATA)  ............ 71
T
Tachometer  ........................................ 198
Tailgate Display message  ............................ 234
Important safety guidelines  .............82
Limiting the opening angle  ...............86
Taillight
see Tail lamps                                           
Tank contents
Gauge  .............................................. 28
Technical data  ................................... 348
R 350  ............................................. 358
R 350 BlueTEC ............................... 357
Tires/wheels  ................................. 343
TELEAID
Call priority  .................................... 271
Display message  ............................ 215
Downloading destinations
(COMAND)  ..................................... 271
Emergency call  .............................. 268
Important safety notes  ..................267
Locating a stolen vehicle  ...............272
MB info call button  ........................270
Roadside Assistance button  ..........269
Self-test  ......................................... 268
System  .......................................... 268
Vehicle remote unlocking  ..............272
Telephone
Accepting a call  ............................. 211
Display message  ............................ 234
Menu (on-board computer)  ............211
Number from the phone book ........ 212
Redialing  ........................................ 212
Rejecting/ending a call  .................212
Temperature
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 202
Displaying the outside
temperature  ................................... 202
Outside temperature ...................... 198
Setting  ........................................... 141
Theft deterrent locking system
Immobilizer  ...................................... 71
Tilt/sliding sunroof
Opening/closing  .............................. 92
Resetting  ......................................... 93
Time (on-board computer)  ................ 206
TIREFIT kit  .......................................... 297
Tire pressure Calling up (on-board computer)  .....327
Checking manually  ........................325
Display message  ............................ 230
Maximum  ....................................... 330
Notes  ............................................. 323
Not reached (TIREFIT)  ....................300
Pressure loss warning  ....................325
Reached (TIREFIT)  ..........................300
Recommended ............................... 322
Tire pressure monitor
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PRE-SAFE®
 takes the following measures
depending on the hazardous situation
detected:
R the front seat belts are pre-tensioned.
R on vehicles with memory functions: the
front-passenger seat is adjusted if it is in an
unfavorable position under accident
conditions.
R if the vehicle skids, the side windows are
closed so that only a small gap remains.
R on vehicles with sliding sunroof: if the
vehicle skids, the sliding sunroof closes so
that only a small gap remains.
If the hazardous situation passes without
resulting in an accident, PRE-SAFE ®
 slackens
the belt pretensioning. All settings made by
PRE-SAFE ®
 can then be reversed.
If the seat belts are not released:XMove the backrest or the seat back slightly
until the belt pretensioning is reduced.
The locking mechanism releases.GWarning
Make sure that nobody can become trapped
as you adjust the seat.
!  Make sure that there are no objects in the
footwell or behind the seats when resetting
the seats. There is a risk that the seats
and/or the objects could be damaged.
More information about belt adjustment, a
convenience function integrated into PRE-
SAFE ®
, can be found in the "Belt adjustment"
section ( Y page 56).
NECK-PRO head restraints/NECK-
PRO luxury head restraints
NECK-PRO head restraints/NECK-PRO luxury
head restraints increase protection of the
driver’s and front-passenger’s head and neck.
In the event of a rear collision of a certain
severity, the NECK-PRO head restraints/
NECK-PRO luxury head restraints on the
driver's and the front-passenger seat are
moved forwards and upwards. This provides
better head support.GWarning
Do not attach any objects (e.g. a coat hanger)
to the NECK-PRO head restraints/NECK-PRO
luxury head restraints. Otherwise, the NECK-
PRO head restraints/NECK-PRO luxury head
restraints may not function properly and in
the event of a rear-end collision may not offer
the protection they are designed to provide.
GWarning
Only use seat covers/head restraint covers
that have been tested and approved by
Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle model.
Using seat covers and head restraint covers
other than those recommended may cause a
malfunction when NECK-PRO head
restraints/NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
are triggered or may prevent side impact air
bags/pelvis air bags from deploying.
Consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
regarding availability.
If the NECK-PRO head restraints/NECK-PRO
luxury head restraints have been triggered in
an accident, reset the NECK-PRO head
restraints/NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
on the driver's and front-passenger seats
( Y  page 53). Otherwise, the additional
protection will not be available in the event of
another rear-end collision. NECK-PRO head
restraints/NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
that have been triggered are moved forwards
and can no longer be adjusted.
GWarning!
For your protection, drive only with properly
positioned head restraints.
Adjust the head restraint so that it is as close
to the head as possible and the center of the
head restraint supports the back of the head
at eye level. This will reduce the potential for
injury to the head and neck in the event of an
accident or similar situation.
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Children in the vehicle
Important safety guidelines
GWarning
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the ignition lock. Always take
the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.
Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle, even if they are secured in a child
restraint system, or with access to an
unlocked vehicle. A child's unsupervised
access to a vehicle could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury. The children
could:
R injure themselves on parts of the vehicle
R be seriously or fatally injured through
excessive exposure to extreme heat or cold
R injure themselves or cause an accident with
vehicle equipment that can be operated
even if the SmartKey is removed from the
ignition lock or removed from the vehicle,
such as seat adjustment, steering wheel
adjustment, or the memory function
If children open a door, they could injure other
persons or get out of the vehicle and injure
themselves or be injured by following traffic.
Do not expose the child restraint system to
direct sunlight. The child restraint system's
metal parts, for example, could become very
hot, and the child could be burned on these
parts.
GWarning!
Do not carry heavy or hard objects in the
passenger compartment or trunk unless they
are firmly secured in place.
Unsecured or improperly positioned cargo
increases a child's risk of injury in the event
of
R strong braking maneuvers
R sudden changes of direction
R an accident
If an infant or child is traveling in the vehicle:XSecure the child using an infant or child
restraint system appropriate to the age and
weight of the child.XMake sure that the infant or child is
properly secured at all times while the
vehicle is in motion.
Child restraint systems
Important safety guidelines
GWarning
Observe "Important safety instructions"
( Y  page 59).
We recommend all infants and children be
properly restrained using the child restraint
systems at all times while the vehicle is in
motion.
The use of infant or child restraints is required
by law in all 50 states, the District of
Columbia, the U.S. territories and all
Canadian provinces.
Infants and small children should always be
seated in an infant or child seat restraint
system appropriate for the size and weight of
the child. They must be properly secured in
accordance with the manufacturer's
installation instructions for the infant or child
seat restraint system. All infant and child seat
restraint systems must comply with the US
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 213
and 225 and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards 213 and 210.2.
A statement by the child restraint
manufacturer of compliance with these
standards can be found on the instruction
label on the restraint system. You will also
find the statement in the instruction manual
provided with the child restraint system.
When using any infant restraint, child
restraint or booster seat, make sure to
carefully read and follow all manufacturer's
instructions for installation and use.
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Vehicle equipment
i This manual describes all the standard
and optional equipment of your vehicle
which was available at the time of
purchase. Country-specific differences are
possible. Bear in mind that your vehicle
may not feature all functions described
here. This also refers to safety-related
systems and functions.
SmartKey
Important safety guidelines
GWarning!
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the starter switch. Always
take the SmartKey with you and lock the
vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in
the vehicle, even if they are secured in a child
restraint system, or with access to an
unlocked vehicle. A child's unsupervised
access to a vehicle could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury. The children
could
R injure themselves on parts of the vehicle
R be seriously or fatally injured through
excessive exposure to extreme heat or cold
R injure themselves or cause an accident with
vehicle equipment that can be operated
even if the SmartKey is removed from the
starter switch or removed from the vehicle,
such as seat adjustment, steering wheel
adjustment, or the memory function
If children open a door, they could injure other
persons or get out of the vehicle and injure
themselves or be injured by following traffic.
Do not expose the child restraint system to
direct sunlight. The child restraint system's
metal parts, for example, could become very
hot, and the child could be burned by these
parts.
GWarning!
Do not carry heavy or hard objects in the
passenger compartment or cargo
compartment unless they are firmly secured
in place.
Unsecured or improperly positioned cargo
increases a child’s risk of injury in the event
of
R strong braking maneuvers
R sudden changes of direction
R an accident
General notes
If the SmartKey is faulty, contact Roadside
Assistance or an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
SmartKey functions
Locking and unlocking centrally
The SmartKey centrally locks/unlocks:
R the doors
R the tailgate
R the fuel filler flap
SmartKey for vehicles with the EASY-PACK tailgate
(example)
:&  To lock the vehicle;F To unlock the tailgate=% To unlock the vehicle
When unlocking, the turn signals flash once.
When locking, they flash three times.
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