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Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
steering wheel and mirror and fasten your
seat belt before starting the engine.
GWARNING
Children could injure themselves if they
adjust the steering wheel. There is a risk of
injury.
Never leave children unsupervised in the
vehicle.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. This
also applies for the Digital Vehicle Key if the
"Digital Vehicle Key" function is activated via
Mercedes me connect.
The electrically adjustable steering wheel canstill be adjusted when there is no SmartKey inthe ignition lock.
Adjusting the steering wheel man-
ually
GWARNING
If the steering wheel is unlocked while the
vehicle is in motion, it could change position
unexpectedly. This could cause you to lose
control of the vehicle. There is a risk of an
accident.
Before starting off, make sure the steering
wheel is locked. Never unlock the steering
wheel while the vehicle is in motion.
CRelease lever
DAdjusts the steering wheel height

or
Ryou press the Start/Stop button once onvehicles with KEYLESS-GO
When you close the driver's door with the igni-tion switched on, the steering wheel is alsoautomatically moved to the previously setposition.
The last position of the steering column isstored when you switch off the ignition orwhen you store the setting with the memoryfunction (Ypage 95).
Crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature
If the crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature istriggered in an accident, the steering columnwill move upwards when the driver's door isopened. This occurs irrespective of the posi-tion of the SmartKey in the ignition lock. Thismakes it easier to exit the vehicle and rescuethe occupants.
The crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature is onlyoperational if the EASY-EXIT/ENTRY feature isactivated in the on-board computer(Ypage 178).
Mirrors
Inside rearview mirror
XAnti-glare mode:flick anti-glare leverCforwards or back.
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting the exterior mirrors
GWARNING
You could lose control of your vehicle if you
do the following while driving:
Radjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
steering wheel or mirrors
Rfasten the seat belt
There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
steering wheel and mirror and fasten your
seat belt before starting the engine.
GWARNING
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side reduces the size of the image. Visible
objects are actually closer than they appear.
This means that you could misjudge the dis-
tance from road users traveling behind, e.g.
when changing lane. There is a risk of an
accident.
For this reason, always make sure of the
actual distance from the road users traveling
behind by glancing over your shoulder.
XMake sure that the SmartKey is in positionGorHin the ignition lock.
XPress buttonCfor the left exterior mirroror buttonDfor the right exterior mirror.The indicator lamp in the corresponding but-ton lights up in red.
The indicator lamp goes out again aftersome time. You can adjust the selected
92Mirrors
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors

exterior mirror using button

RImmediately change out of clothing which
has come into contact with electrolyte.
RIf an allergic reaction occurs, seek medi-
cal attention immediately.
The rear-view mirror and the exterior mirror onthe driver's side automatically go into anti-glare mode if the following conditions are metsimultaneously:
Rthe ignition is switched on and
Rincident light from headlamps strikes thesensor in the rear-view mirror
The mirrors do not go into anti-glare mode ifreverse gear is engaged or if the interior light-ing is switched on.
Parking position for the exterior mir-
ror on the front-passenger side
Setting and storing the parking posi-
tion
Using the memory button
You can store the parking position of the front-passenger-side exterior mirror using memorybuttonM

Calling up a stored parking position
setting
XTurn the SmartKey to positionHin the igni-tion lock.
XSelect the exterior mirror on the front-passenger side using buttonD.
XEngage reverse gear.The exterior mirror on the front-passengerside moves to the stored parking position.
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger sidemoves back to its original position:
Ras soon as you exceed a speed of 9 mph(15 km/h)
Rif you press buttonCfor the exterior mirroron the driver's side
Memory function
Storing settings
GWARNING
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.
GWARNING
When the memory function adjusts the seat,
you and other vehicle occupants – particu-
larly children – could become trapped. There
is a risk of injury.
While the memory function is making adjust-
ments, make sure that no one has any body
parts in the sweep of the seat.
If someone becomes trapped, press a mem-
ory position switch or seat adjustment
switch immediately.
GWARNING
Children could become trapped if they acti-
vate the memory function, particularly when
unattended. There is a risk of injury.
Never leave children unsupervised in the
vehicle.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. This
also applies for the Digital Vehicle Key if the
"Digital Vehicle Key" function is activated via
Mercedes me connect.
The memory function can be activated at anytime, e.g. even when the SmartKey is not inthe ignition lock.
With the memory function, you can store up tothree different settings, e.g. for three differentpeople.
The following settings are stored as a singlememory preset:
RPosition of the seat, backrest and headrestraint
RDriver's side: steering wheel position
RDriver's side: position of the exterior mirrorson the driver's and front-passenger sides
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XAdjust the seat electrically (Ypage 87).
XOn the driver's side, adjust the steeringwheel (Ypage 90) and the exterior mirrors(Ypage 92).
XPress memory buttonMand one of the stor-age position buttons1,2or3within threeseconds.The settings are stored in the selected pre-set position. A tone sounds when the set-tings have been completed.
Calling up a stored setting
XPress and hold the relevant storage positionbutton1,2or3until the seat, steeringwheel and exterior mirrors are in the storedposition.
iThe setting procedure is interrupted assoon as you release the storage positionbutton.
96Memory function
Seats, steering wheel an d mirrors

Reversing camera
General notes
Rear view cameraCis an optical parking andmaneuvering aid. It shows the area behindyour vehicle with guide lines in the multimediasystem.
The area behind the vehicle is displayed as amirror image, as in the rear view mirror.
iThe text shown in the multimedia systemdisplay depends on the language setting.The following are examples of rear viewcamera displays in the multimedia system.
Important safety notes
The rear view camera is only an aid. It is not areplacement for your attention to your immedi-ate surroundings. You are always responsiblefor safe maneuvering and parking. Make surethat there are no persons, animals or objectsin the maneuvering area when you are maneu-vering or parking.
Under the following circumstances, the rearview camera will not function, or will functionin a limited manner:
Rif the trunk lid is open
Rin heavy rain, snow or fog
Rat night or in very dark places
Rif the camera is exposed to very bright light
Rif the area is lit by fluorescent bulbs or LEDlighting (the display may flicker)
Rif there is a sudden change in temperature,e.g. when driving into a heated garage inwinter
Rif the camera lens is dirty or obstructed.Observe the notes on cleaning(Ypage 250)
Rif the rear of your vehicle is damaged. In thiscase, have the camera position and settingchecked at a qualified specialist workshop.
The field of vision and other functions of therear view camera may be restricted due toadditional accessories on the rear of the vehi-cle (e.g. license plate holder, bicycle rack).
On vehicles with height-adjustable chassis,leaving the standard height can result in inac-curacies in the guide lines, depending on tech-nical conditions.
iThe contrast of the display may be affec-ted by the sudden presence of sunlight orother light sources, e.g. when exiting agarage. Pay particular attention in this situa-tion.
iIf usability is severely restricted, e.g. dueto pixel errors, have the display repaired orreplaced.
iThe rear view camera is protected fromraindrops and dust by means of a flap. Whenthe rear view camera is activated, this flapopens.
The flap closes again when:
Ryou have finished the maneuvering proc-ess
Ryou switch off the engine
Ryou open the trunk
Observe the notes on cleaning(Ypage 250).
For technical reasons, the flap may remainopen briefly after the rear view camera hasbeen deactivated.
Activating/deactivating the rear view
camera
XTo activate:make sure that the SmartKeyis in positionHin the ignition lock.
XMake sure that theActivation by R gearActivation by R gearfunction is selected in the multimedia sys-tem; see the Digital Operator's Manual.
XEngage reverse gear.The rear view camera flap opens. The multi-media system shows the area behind thevehicle with guide lines.
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The image from the rear view camera isavailable throughout the maneuvering proc-ess.
To deactivate:the rear view camera deacti-vates if you shift the transmission to position], or after driving forwards a short distance.
The inner segments of the warning indicatorare displayed in red if there is a complete sys-tem failure. The indicator lamp in thePARKTRONIC button lights up.
If the system fails at the rear of the vehicle:
Rthe rear segments are shown in red whenbacking up.
Rthe rear segments are hidden when drivingforwards.
Displays in the multimedia system
The rear view camera may show a distortedview of obstacles, show them incorrectly ornot at all. The rear view camera does not showobjects in the following positions:
Rvery close to the rear bumper
Runder the rear bumper
Rin close range above the handle on the trunklid
!Objects not at ground level may appear tobe further away than they actually are, e.g.:
Rthe bumper of a parked vehicle
Rthe drawbar of a trailer
Rthe ball coupling of a trailer tow hitch
Rthe rear section of an HGV
Ra slanted post
Use the guidelines only for orientation.Approach objects no further than the bot-tom-most guideline.
CYellow guide line at a distance of approx-imately 13 ft (4.0 m) from the rear area
DWhite guide line without steering input –vehicle width including the exterior mirrors(static)

CYellow guide line for the vehicle widthincluding the exterior mirrors, at the cur-rent steering wheel angle (dynamic)
XStop the vehicle when it is almost exactly infront of the parking space.The white lane should be as close to parallelwith the parking space marking as possible.
CWhite guide line at the current steeringinput
DParking space marking
XTurn the steering wheel to the center posi-tion while the vehicle is stationary.
CRed guide line at a distance of approx-imately 12 in (0.30 m) from the rear area
DWhite guide line without steering input

Indicator and warning display
CYellow indicator lamp/red warning lamp
Blind Spot Assist is not active at speeds belowapproximately 20 mph (30 km/h). Vehicles inthe monitoring range are then not indicated.
When Blind Spot Assist is activated, indicatorlampCin the exterior mirrors lights up yellowat speeds of up to 20 mph(30 km/h). Atspeeds above 20 mph (30 km/h), the indicatorlamp goes out and Blind Spot Assist is opera-tional.
If a vehicle is detected within the blind spotmonitoring range at speeds above 20 mph(30 km/h), warning lampCon the corre-sponding side lights up red. This warning isalways emitted when a vehicle enters the blindspot monitoring range from behind or from theside. When you overtake a vehicle, the warningonly occurs if the difference in speed is lessthan 7 mph (12 km/h).
The yellow indicator lamp goes out if reversegear is engaged. In this event, Blind SpotAssist is no longer active.
The brightness of the indicator/warning lampsis adjusted automatically according to theambient light.
Collision warning
If a vehicle is detected in the monitoring rangeof Blind Spot Assist and you switch on the cor-responding turn signal, a double warning tonesounds. Red warning lampCflashes. If theturn signal remains on, vehicles detected areindicated by the flashing of red warninglampC. There are no further warning tones.
Switching on Blind Spot Assist
XMake sure that Blind Spot Assist(Ypage 175) is activated in the on-boardcomputer.
XTurn the SmartKey to positionHin the igni-tion lock.Warning lampsCin the exterior mirrorslight up red for approximately 1.5 secondsand then turn yellow.
Lane Keeping Assist
General notes
Lane Keeping Assist monitors the area in frontof your vehicle with cameraC, which ismounted at the top of the windshield. LaneKeeping Assist detects lane markings on theroad and warns you before you leave your laneunintentionally.
If you selectkmkmon the on-board computer intheDisplay Unit Speed-/OdometerDisplay Unit Speed-/Odometerfunc-tion (Ypage 176), Lane Keeping Assist isactive starting at a speed of 60 km/h. If themilesmilesdisplay unit is selected, the assistancerange begins at 40 mph.
A warning may be given if a front wheel passesover a lane marking. It will warn you by meansof intermittent vibration in the steering wheelfor up to 1.5 seconds.
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Lane Keeping Assist cannot always clearly
detect lane markings.
In such cases, Lane Keeping Assist can:
Rgive an unnecessary warning
Rnot give a warning
There is a risk of an accident.
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