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Setting the date/time formatsee also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 269
Setting the language
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 269
Setting the time
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 269
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 226
On-board computer ....................... 221
SETUP (on-board computer) .............226
Side impact air bag .............................5 0
Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 241
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 322
Convenience closing feature ............ 92
Convenience opening feature ..........9 2
Important safety information ........... 90
Opening/closing .............................. 91
Problem (malfunction) .....................9 3
Resettin g........................................ .93
Reversin gfeature ............................ .91
SIRIUS services
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 269
Skibag ................................................ 285
Sliding sunroof
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 80
Changing the programming .............7 9
Checking the battery ...................... .80
Convenience closing feature ............ 92
Convenience opening feature .......... 92
Dis play message ............ ...
............. 257
Door central locking/unlocking ...... .77
Important safety notes .................... 77
KEYLESS-GO start function .............. 79
Loss .................................................8 1
Mechanical key ................................ 79
Overview .......................................... 77
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 145
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 81
Starting the engine ........................ 147 Smartphone
Starting the engine ........................ 147
SMS
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 269
Snow chains ...................................... 345
Sockets
Center console .............................. 296
General notes ................................ 296
Rear compartment .........................2 96
Trunk ............................................. 297
Sound
Switching on/off ........................... 270
Special seat belt retractor .................. 59
Specialist workshop ............................ 30
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional speedometer ........................ 225
Digital ............................................ 215
In the Instrument cluster ................. 35
Segments ...................................... 210
Selecting the display unit ...............2 25
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 241
Switching on/off ........................... 125
Start/Stop button
General notes ................................ 145
Key positions ................................. 146
Removing ....................................... 146
Starting the engine ........................ 147
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 146
STEER CONTROL .................................. 75
Ste
ering
Display message ............................ 257
Warning lamps ............................... 268
Steering Assist
see DISTRONIC PLUS
Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot
(DISTRONIC PLUS)
Display message ............................ 250
Steering assistant STEER CON-
TROL
see STEER CONTROL
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Steering wheelAdjusting (electrically) ...................1 15
Button overview ............................... 36
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 211
Cleaning ......................................... 325
EASY ENTRY/EXIT feature ............. 116
Important safety notes .................. 115
Paddle shifters ............................... 156
Steering wheel heating .................. 115
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 120
Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction) ................... 116
Switching on/off ........................... 115
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........156
Stop&Go Pilot
see DISTRONIC PLUS
Stowage areas ................................... 281
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) .............................2 83
Center console .............................. 282
Center console in rear compart-
ment .............................................. 283
Cup holders ................................... 290
Door ............................................... 283
Eyeglasses compartment ...............2 82
Glove box ....................................... 282
Important safety information ......... 281
Rear ............................................... 283
Rear seat backrest ......................... 284
Stowage net ................................... 285
see Stowage areas
Stowage net ....................................... 285
Stowage space
Bag hooks ...................................... 287
Folding table .................................. 284
Parcel net retainers ....................... 288
Securing a load .............................. 288
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor .................................................... 289
Summer tires
In winter ........................................ 345
Sun visor ............................................ 292
Suspension mode
Active Body Control ABC ...............1 80
Suspension setting
AIRMATIC ...................................... 182 Suspension settings
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 226
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 140
Sw
itching on media mode
Via the device list .......................... 278
T
Tachometer ........................................ 210
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 241
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 35
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 371
Information .................................... 369
Tires/wheels ................................. 367
Vehicle data ................................... 376
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 220
Authorizing a mobile phone (con-
necting) ......................................... 277
Connecting a mobile phone (gen-
eral information) ............................ 277
Display message ............................ 257
Introduction ................................... 219
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 219
Number from the phone book ........ 220
Redialing ........................................ 220
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 220
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 269
Switching between mobile
phones ........................................... 278
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 211
Engine oil (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 226
Outside temperature ...................... 210
Setting (climate control) ................ 137
Transmission oil (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 226
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 349
Checking manually ........................ 349
Display message ............................ 252
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Traction (definition) ....................... 362
Tread wear .....................................356
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 356
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 360
Wear indicator (definition) ............. 362
Wheel and tire combination ........... 367
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 361
see Flat tire
Top Tether ............................................ 62
Touchpad
Changing the station/music
track .............................................. 272
Character suggestions ................... 271
Deleting characters ....................... 272
Entering a space ............................ 272
Entering characters ....................... 271
Gesture control .............................. 271
Handwriting recognition ................ 272
Operating the touchpad ................. 271
Overview ........................................ 271
Quick access for Audio .................. 272
Quick access for telephone ........... 272
Switching ....................................... 271
Switching input line ....................... 272
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 340
Important safety notes .................. 338
Towing a trailer
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 72
Towing away
Important safety guidelines ........... 338
Installing the towing eye ................ 339
Notes for 4MATIC vehicles ............ 340
Removing the towing eye ...............3 39
Transporting the vehicle ................ 340
With both axles on the ground ....... 339
Towing eye ......................................... 327
Traffic reports
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 69
Traffic Sign Assist
Activating ....................................... 200
Display message ............................ 249
Function/notes .............................1 99
Important safety notes .................. 200 Instrument cluster display .............
200
Sw
itching on/off ........................... 222
Transfer case ..................................... 159
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transporting the vehicle .................. 340
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) ..................................................3 25
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................2 15
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 214
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 215
Trunk
Emergency release .......................... 90
Emergency release button ...............9 0
Important safety notes .................... 85
Locking separately ........................... 89
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 89
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 86
Opening/closing (from outside,
HANDS-FREE ACCESS) .................... 87
Opening/closing (manually from
outside) ............................................ 86
Power closing .................................. 84
Trunk lid
Display message ............................ 255
Obstacle recognition ........................ 85
Opening dimensions ...................... 376
Opening/closing .............................. 85
Trunk load (maximum) ...................... 376
Turn signals
Display message ............................ 241
Switching on/off ........................... 125
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 369
Installation ..................................... 369
Transmission output (maximum) .... 369
Windshield (infrared reflective) ...... 311
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U
UnlockingEmergency unlocking ....................... 84
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From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 83
Upshift indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ....... 226
USB devices
Connecting to the Media Inter-
face ............................................... 279
V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........ 292
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 30
Data acquisition ............................... 31
Display message ............................ 254
Equipment ....................................... 27
Individual settings .......................... 221
Limited Warranty ............................. 31
Loading .......................................... 353
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 84
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 77
Lowering ........................................ 367
Maintenance .................................... 28
Operating safety .............................. 29
Parking .......................................... 162
Parking for a long period ................ 164
Pulling away ................................... 148
Raising ........................................... 364
Reporting problems ......................... 30
Securing from rolling away ............ 363
Towing away .................................. 338
Transporting .................................. 340
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 84
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 77
Vehicle data ................................... 376
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 376
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 84
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 370
Vehicle level
Active Body Control ABC ............... 180
AIRMATIC ...................................... 182
Display message ............................ 245
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 327
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 219 see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 269
Video-AUX
Connecting an external video
source ............................................ 279
VIN
Type plate ...................................... 370
W
Warning and indicator lampsABS ................................................ 261
Brakes ........................................... 260
Check Engine ................................. 264
Coolant .......................................... 264
Distance warning ........................... 266
ESP
®.............................................. 261
ESP®OFF ....................................... 263
Fuel tank ........................................ 264
General notes ................................ 258
Overview .......................................... 35
Parking brake ................................ 263
PASSENGER AIR BAG ...................... 43
Reserve fuel ................................... 264
Restraint system ............................ 263
Seat belt ........................................ 259
Steering ......................................... 268
Tire pressure monitor .................... 267
Warranty .............................................. 27
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 257
Weather display (COMAND)
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 269
Wheel and tire combinations
Tires ............................................... 367
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 367
Wheel chock ...................................... 363
Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 362
Checking ........................................ 343
Cleaning ......................................... 322
Important safety notes .................. 343
Information on driving .................... 343
Interchanging/changing ................ 362
Mounting a new wheel ................... 366
Mounting a wheel .......................... 363
Removing a wheel .......................... 366
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Protecting the environment
General notes
HEnvironmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of compre-
hensive environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
that form the basis of our existence on this
planet to be used sparingly and in a manner
that takes the requirements of both nature
and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an environmen-
tally responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tire wear are affected by these factors:
Roperating conditions of your vehicle
Ryour personal driving style
You can influence both factors. You should
bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
Ravoid short trips as these increase fuel con-
sumption.
Ralways make sure that the tire pressures
are correct.
Rdo not carry any unnecessary weight.
Rremove roof racks once you no longer need
them.
Ra regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
Ralways have service work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
Rdo not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
Rdo not warm up the engine when the vehicle
is stationary.
Rdrive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front.
Ravoid frequent, sudden acceleration and
braking.
Rchange gear in good time and use each gear
only up to Ôof its maximum engine speed.
Rswitch off the engine in stationary traffic.
Rkeep an eye on the vehicle's fuel consump-
tion.
Environmental concerns and recom-
mendations
Wherever the operating instructions require you
to dispose of materials, first try to regenerate or
re-use them. Observe the relevant environmen-
tal rules and regulations when disposing of
materials. In this way you will help to protect the
environment.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
HEnvironmental note
Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned major
assemblies and parts which are of the same
quality as new parts. They are covered by the
same Limited Warranty entitlements as new
parts.
!Air bags and Emergency Tensioning Devi-
ces, as well as control units and sensors for
these restraint systems, may be installed in
the following areas of your vehicle:
Rdoors
Rdoor pillars
Rdoor sills
Rseats
Rcockpit
Rinstrument cluster
Rcenter console
Do not install accessories such as audio sys-
tems in these areas. Do not carry out repairs or welding. You could impair the operating
efficiency of the restraint systems.
Have aftermarket accessories installed at a
qualified specialist workshop.
You could jeopardize the operating safety of
your vehicle if you use parts, tires and wheels as
well as accessories relevant to safety which
have not been approved by Mercedes-Benz. This
could lead to malfunctions in safety-relevant
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death or serious bodily injury if the vehicle is
driven, that defect or malfunction has been
subject to repair two or more times, and you
have directly notified Mercedes-Benz USA,
LLC in writing of the need for its repair.
(2) the same substantial defect or malfunction of a less serious nature than category (1)
has been subject to repair four or more
times and you have directly notified
Mercedes-Benz in writing of the need for its
repair.
(3) the vehicle is out of service by reason of repair of the same or different substantial
defects or malfunctions for a cumulative
total of more than 30 calendar days.
Please send your written notice to:
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Customer Assistance Center
3 Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
Maintenance
Always bring the Maintenance Booklet with you when taking the vehicle to an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. Your customer service
advisor will enter every service into your Main-
tenance Booklet on your behalf.
Roadside Assistance
The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Pro-
gram offers technical help in the event of a
breakdown. Calls to the toll-free Roadside Assis-
tance Hotline are answered by our agents 24
hours a day, 365 days a year.
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372)
(USA)
1-800-387-0100(Canada)
For additional information, refer to the
Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program
brochure (USA) or the "Roadside Assistance"
section in the Service and Warranty Booklet
(Canada). You will find both in the vehicle docu-
ment wallet.
Change of address or change of own-
ership
In the event of a change of address, please sendus the "Notification of Address Change" in the
Service and Warranty Booklet or simply call the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center
(USA) at the hotline number
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) or
Customer Service Center (Canada) at
1-800-387-0100. This will assist us in contact-
ing you in a timely manner should the need arise.
If you sell your Mercedes, please leave all liter-
ature in the vehicle so that it is available to the
next owner.
If you have purchased a used car, please send us
the "Notification of Used Car Purchase" in the
Service and Warranty Booklet or simply call the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center
(USA) at the hotline number
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) or
Customer Service (Canada) at 1-800-387-0100.
Vehicle operation outside the USA
and Canada
When you are abroad with your vehicle, observe
the following points:
RService facilities or replacement parts may
not be readily available.
RLead-free fuel for vehicles with a catalytic
converter may not be available. Leaded fuel
can cause damage to the catalytic converter.
RThe fuel may have a considerably lower
octane number. Unsuitable fuel can cause
engine damage.
Some Mercedes-Benz models are available for
delivery in Europe through our European Deliv-
ery Program. For details, consult an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center or write to one of the
following addresses.
In the USA
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
European Delivery Department
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
European Delivery Department
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9
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Restraint system warning lamp
The functions of the restraint system are
checked after the ignition is switched on and at
regular intervals while the engine is running.
Therefore, malfunctions can be detected in
good time.
The6 restraint system warning lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up when the ignition is
switched on. It goes out no later than a few sec-
onds after the vehicle is started. The compo-
nents of the restraint system are in operational
readiness.
A malfunction has occurred if the 6restraint
system warning lamp:
Rdoes not light up after the ignition is switched
on
Rdoes not go out after a few seconds with the
engine running
Rlights up again while the engine is running
GWARNING
If the restraint system is malfunctioning,
restraint system components may be trig-
gered unintentionally or may not deploy as
intended during an accident. This can affect
for example the Emergency Tensioning
Device or the air bag. This poses an increased
risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Have the restraint system checked and
repaired in a qualified specialist workshop as
soon as possible.
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamp
PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp :and
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp ;are
part of the Occupant Classification System
(OCS). The indicator lamps display the status of the
front-passenger front air bag.
RPASSENGER AIR BAG ON lights up for 60 sec-
onds, subsequently both indicator lamps are
off (PASSENGER AIR BAG ON and OFF): the
front-passenger front air bag is able to deploy
in the event of an accident.
RPASSENGER AIR BAG OFF lights up: the front-
passenger front air bag is deactivated. It will
then not be deployed in the event of an acci-
dent.
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp is
off, only the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp shows the status of the front-passenger
front air bag. The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp may be lit continuously or be off.
Depending on the person in the front-passenger
seat, the front-passenger front air bag must
either be deactivated or enabled; see the fol-
lowing points. You must make sure of this both
before and during a journey.
RChildren in a child restraint system:
whether the front-passenger front air bag is
enabled or deactivated depends on the instal-led child restraint system, and the age and
size of the child. Therefore, be sure to observe
the notes on the "Occupant Classification
System (OCS)" (
Ypage 51) and on "Chil-
dren in the vehicle" (Ypage 59). There you
will also find instructions on rearward and
forward-facing child restraint systems on the
front-passenger seat.
RAll other persons: depending on the classi-
fication of the person in the front-passenger
seat, the front-passenger front air bag is ena-
bled or deactivated (
Ypage 51). Be sure to
observe the notes on "Seat
belts“ (
Ypage 43) and "Air bags"
(Ypage 48). There you can also find infor-
mation on the correct seat position.
Seat belts
Introduction
Seat belts are the most effective means of
restricting the movement of vehicle occupants
in the event of an accident or the vehicle rolling over. This reduces the risk of vehicle occupants
coming into contact with parts of the vehicle
interior or being ejected from the vehicle. Fur-
thermore, the seat belt helps to keep the vehicle
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The shoulder section of the seat belt must
always be routed across the center of the shoul-
der. Adjust the belt outlet if necessary.
XTo raise:slide the belt outlet upwards.
The belt outlet will engage in various posi-
tions.
XTo lower: hold belt outlet release =and slide
belt outlet downwards.
XLet go of belt outlet release =in the desired
position and make sure that the belt outlet
engages.
All seat belts except the driver's seat belt are
equipped with a special seat belt retractor to
securely fasten child restraint systems in the
vehicle. Further information can be found under
"Special seat belt retractor" (
Ypage 59).
Rear seat belt buckle extenders
The seat belt extender is an integral part of the
PRE-SAFE®convenience function. It is used on
the outer rear seats.
Always ensure that it is possible to move the belt
buckle freely. Always stow objects in the vehicle
correctly.
To assist you in finding the seat belt buckle and
fastening the seat belt:
Rthe belt buckle moves forwards to a conven-
ient position
Rthe belt buckle is illuminated
After the seat belt is fastened, the belt buckle
returns to its normal position. The seat belt then
lies tight across the lap and thorax areas.
Incorporation into the PRE-SAFE
®system:
the belt buckle is lowered quickly in certain haz-
ardous situations. This pre-tensions the seat
belt.
Incorporation into the automatic measures
after the accident: in this situation, the belt
buckle is illuminated and extended after a rear
door is opened.
Releasing seat belts
!Make sure that the seat belt is fully rolled up.
Otherwise, the seat belt or belt tongue will be
trapped in the door or in the seat mechanism.
This could damage the door, the door trim
panel and the seat belt. Damaged seat belts
can no longer fulfill their protective function
and must be replaced. Visit a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
XPress the release button in the belt buckle,
hold the belt tongue firmly and guide the belt
back.
Seat belt adjustment
The seat-belt adjustment is an integral part of
the PRE-SAFE®convenience function. This func-
tion adjusts the driver's and front-passenger
seat belt to the upper body of the occupants.
The belt strap is tightened slightly when:
Rthe belt tongue is engaged in the buckle and
Rthe ignition is switched on
The seat-belt adjustment will apply a certain
retraction force if any slack is detected between
the vehicle occupant and the seat belt. Do not
hold on to the seat belt tightly while it is adjust-
ing.
You can activate and deactivate the seat-belt
adjustment function using the multimedia sys-
tem. Information on activating and deactivating
the seat-belt adjustment function can be found
in the Digital Operator's Manual.
Belt warning for the driver and front
passenger
The 7 seat belt warning lamp in the instru-
ment cluster is a reminder that all vehicle occu- pants must wear their seat belts. It may light up
continuously or flash. In addition, there may be
a warning tone.
Regardless of whether the driver's seat belt has
already been fastened, the 7seat belt warn-
ing lamp lights up for six seconds each time the engine is started. If, after six seconds, the driver
or front-passenger seat belt has not been fas-
tened and the doors are closed, the 7seat
belt warning lamp lights up. As soon as the driv-
er's and front-passenger seat belts are fastened
or a front door is opened again, the 7seat
belt warning lamp goes out.
If the driver's seat belt is not fastened after the
engine is started, an additional warning tone will
sound. The warning tone switches off after six
seconds or once the driver's seat belt is fas-
tened.
If the vehicle's speed exceeds 15 mph
(25 km/h) once and the driver's and front-
passenger seat belts are not fastened, a warning
tone sounds. A warning tone also sounds with
increasing intensity for 60 seconds or until the
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Rthe front side windows are lowered
Rthe electrically adjustable steering wheel is
raised
Rthe engine is switched off and the fuel supply
is cut off
Rvehicles with seat belt extenders: the seat-
belt buckles for the outer rear seats are illu-
minated and extend forwards
Rvehicles with mbrace: automatic emergency
call
Children in the vehicle
Important safety notes
Accident statistics show that children secured
in the rear seats are safer than children secured
in the front-passenger seat. For this reason,
Mercedes-Benz strongly advises that you install
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 (1.50m) in height istraveling in the
vehicle:
Ralways 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
Rbe sure to observe the instructions and safety
notes in this section in addition to the child
restraint system manufacturer's installation
instructions
Rbe sure to observe the instructions and safety notes on the "Occupant classification system
(OCS)" (
Ypage 51)
GWARNING
If you leave children unsupervised in the vehi-
cle, they could set it in motion by, for example:
Rrelease the parking brake.
Rshift the automatic transmission out of the
parking position P.
Rstart 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.
GWARNING
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.
GWARNING
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
(
Ypage 44) and the notes on correct use of seat
belts (Ypage 45).
A booster seat may be necessary to achieve
proper seat belt positioning for children over
41 lb s(18 kg) until they reach a height where a
three-point seat belt can be properly fastened
without a booster seat.
Special seat belt retractor
GWARNING
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
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of the child restraint system must always rest on
the seat cushion of the front-passenger seat.
The backrest of the child restraint system must
lie as flat as possible against the backrest of thefront-passenger seat. The child restraint system
must not touch the roof or be subjected to a load
by the head restraint. Adjust the angle of the
seat backrest and the head restraint position
accordingly. Always make sure that the shoul-
der belt strap is correctly routed from the vehi-
cle belt outlet to the shoulder belt guide on the
child restraint system. The shoulder belt strap
must be routed forwards and downwards from
the vehicle belt outlet. If necessary, adjust the
vehicle belt outlet and the front-passenger seat
accordingly.
Always observe the child restraint system man-
ufacturer's installation and operating instruc-
tions.
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If children are traveling in the vehicle, they
could:
Ropen doors, thus endangering other people
or road users
Rexit the vehicle and be caught by oncoming
traffic
Roperate vehicle equipment and become
trapped
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
Always activate the child-proof locks and
override feature if children are traveling in the vehicle. When leaving the vehicle, always take
the key with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unattended in the vehicle.
Override feature for:
Rthe rear doors (Ypage 65)
Rthe rear side windows (Ypage 65)
GWARNING
If you leave children unsupervised in the vehi-
cle, they could set it in motion by, for example:
Rrelease the parking brake.
Rshift the automatic transmission out of the
parking position P.
Rstart 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.
GWARNING
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.
GWARNING
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.
64Children in the vehicle
Safety