Get Controls Guide for Mercedes A Class 4 Door Second Generation (2004-2011)

Controls

Opening and closing ........................... 60

Driving and parking ............................ 87

Key positions ....................................... 62

Transmission ....................................... 92

Seats .................................................... 63

Instrument cluster .............................. 97

Steering wheel .................................... 70

On-board computer ............................. 98

Mirrors ................................................. 70

Driving systems ................................ 115

Seat belts ............................................. 73

Air conditioning ................................. 129

Lights ................................................... 77

Roof .................................................... 142

Windscreen wipers ............................. 83

Loading and stowing ........................ 144

Side windows ...................................... 84

Features ............................................. 162

Controls

Opening and closing

X To change the setting: press the k

Opening and closing

and j buttons simultaneously for

Key

approximately six seconds until the battery

check lamp flashes twice.

The key centrally locks/unlocks:

The key now functions as follows:

R the doors

X To unlock the driver's door: press the

R the tailgate

k button once.

R the fuel filler flap

X To unlock centrally: press the k but-

G Risk of accident

ton twice.

If children are left unsupervised in the vehi-

X To lock centrally: press the j button.

1 Battery check lamp

cle, they could:

2 j To lock the vehicle

R open a door from the inside at any time,

Restoring the factory settings

3 Emergency key element release catch

even if it has been locked

X Press the k and j buttons simulta-

4 k To unlock the vehicle

R start the vehicle using a key which has

neously for approximately six seconds until

been left in the vehicle

When unlocking, the turn signals flash once.

the battery check lamp flashes twice.

When locking, they flash three times.

R release the parking brake

If you do not open either a door or the tailgate

They could endanger themselves and oth-

Additional information

after you have unlocked the vehicle, it will

ers. Never leave children unsupervised in

automatically relock after approximately 40

R Convenience closing ( Y page 86)

the vehicle. Always take the key with you

seconds.

when leaving the vehicle, even if you are

R Convenience opening ( Y page 86)

only leaving it for a short time.

Individual settings

R Opening and closing in an emergency

( Y page 241)

You can change the setting of the locking

system in such a way that only the driver's

door and the fuel filler flap are unlocked. This

could be useful if you frequently travel on your

own.

Controls

Opening and closing

Opening the doors from the inside

Automatic locking feature

You can open a door from the inside at any

The vehicle will lock automatically once you

time, even if it has been locked.

have pulled away.

You can switch off the automatic locking

function via the on-board computer

( Y page 111).

i The vehicle is locked automatically when

the ignition is switched on and the wheels

begin to turn. There is therefore a risk of

being locked out when the vehicle is being

X To lock: press button 1.

pushed or tested on a dynamometer.

X To unlock: press button 2.

Locking/unlocking the vehicle from

the inside

X Pull door handle 2.

Tailgate

If the door is locked, locking knob 1 pops

You can centrally lock or unlock the vehicle

G Risk of poisoning

up. The door is unlocked and can be

from the inside. This feature may be useful if,

Exhaust fumes could enter the vehicle inte-

opened.

for example, you wish to unlock the

rior if the engine is running and the tailgate

passenger door from the inside or lock the

is open. This could poison you. You should

vehicle before you pull away.

therefore make sure that the tailgate is

G Risk of accident

always closed when the engine is running.

Do not leave children unsupervised in the

vehicle. They could open a door from the

! The tailgate swings upwards and to the

inside – even if it is locked – and thereby

rear when opened. Therefore, make sure

endanger themselves and others.

that there is sufficient clearance above and

behind the tailgate.

Controls

Key positions

Opening from the outside

Key positions

You can only open the tailgate after unlocking

it first.

X To unlock centrally: press the k but-

ton on the key.

X Pull the tailgate down using recess 1.

X Push the tailgate closed from the outside.

} To remove the key

X Lock the vehicle if necessary with

$ Power supply for some consumers, such

the ‹ button on the key.

as the windscreen wipers

% Ignition (power supply for all consumers)

and drive position

X Pull handle 1.

& To start the engine

X Raise the tailgate.

i Even if the key is not for the vehicle in

Closing from the outside

question, it will still turn in the ignition lock.

The ignition is not switched on. The engine

G Risk of injury

cannot be started.

Make sure that nobody can become trap-

ped as you close the tailgate.

i Do not leave the key in the luggage com-

partment. You could otherwise lock your-

self out.

Controls

Seats

Adjusting the seat manually

Observe the notes concerning the airbag

system.

Points to remember

Secure children as recommended; see

You can find information about enlarging the

"Children in the vehicle" section.

luggage compartment (folding forwards/

removing the rear seats) on ( Y page 150).

! When you move the seats, make sure that

Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the

there are no objects in the footwell or

seats can be adjusted either manually or elec-

behind the seats. Otherwise, you could

trically.

damage the seats and the objects.

G Risk of injury

i The front seats are fitted with active head

The seats can be adjusted when the key is

restraints ( Y page 42). For this reason, it is

removed and the door is open. For this rea-

not possible to remove the head restraints

1 Seat fore-and-aft adjustment

son, children should never be left unsuper-

from the front seats.

2 Seat cushion angle*

vised in the vehicle. They could become

The rear-compartment head restraints can

3 Seat height

trapped when adjusting a seat.

be removed ( Y page 66).

4 Backrest angle

G Risk of accident

Please contact a Mercedes-Benz Service

Centre for more information.

Seat fore-and-aft adjustment

Only adjust the driver's seat when the vehi-

cle is stationary. You will otherwise be dis-

X Lift handle 1 and slide the seat forwards

tracted from the road and traffic conditions

or backwards.

and you could lose control of the vehicle as

X Release handle 1 again.

a result of the seat moving. This could

Make sure that you hear the seat engage

cause an accident.

into position.

G Risk of injury

Make sure that nobody can become trap-

ped when you adjust the seat.

* optional

Controls

Seats

Backrest angle

Head restraint angle

X Relieve the pressure on the backrest.

X Turn handwheel 4 forwards or backwards.

Seat height

X Pull up or push down handle 3 repeatedly

until the seat has reached the desired

height.

1 Release catch

Seat cushion angle*

X To raise: pull the head restraint up to the

Adjust the angle so that your thighs are lightly

X Push or pull the upper edge of the head

desired position.

supported.

restraint in direction of arrow.

X To lower: press release catch 1 in direc-

X Turn handwheel 2 forwards or backwards.

tion of arrow and push the head restraint

down to the desired position.

Head restraint height

G Risk of injury

Make sure that the central area of the head

restraint supports the back of your head at

about eye level. You could seriously injure

your neck if your head is not correctly sup-

ported by the head restraint in the event of

an accident. Never travel without a cor-

rectly adjusted and engaged head restraint.

* optional

Controls

Seats

Seat height

X Slide the button up or down in the direction

Adjusting the seat electrically*

of arrow 1.

X Slide the button up or down in the direction

of arrow 5.

Head restraint angle

Seat cushion angle

Adjust the angle so that your thighs are gently

supported.

X Slide the button up or down in the direction

of arrow 4.

Backrest angle

1 Head restraint height

X Slide the button forwards or back in the

2 Backrest angle

direction of arrow 2.

3 Seat fore-and-aft adjustment

4 Seat cushion angle

X Push or pull the upper edge of the head

Head restraint height

restraint in the direction of the arrow.

5 Seat height

G Risk of injury

X Make sure that the key is in position 1 or

Make sure that the central area of the head

2 in the ignition lock or that the respective

restraint supports the back of your head at

door is open.

about eye level. You could seriously injure

your neck if your head is not correctly sup-

Seat fore-and-aft adjustment

ported by the head restraint in the event of

X Slide the button forwards or back in the

an accident. Never travel without a cor-

direction of arrow 3.

rectly adjusted and engaged head restraint.

* optional

Controls

Seats

Fitting and removing the rear-compart-

X To raise: pull the head restraint up to the

Rear seat head restraints

ment head restraints

desired height.

Adjusting the head restraint height

X To lower: press release catch 1 and push

G Risk of injury

the head restraint down until it is in the

Occupants should only travel sitting on

desired position.

Make sure that the central area of the head

seats which have the head restraints instal-

restraint supports the back of your head at

led. This reduces the risk of injury to the

about eye level. You could seriously injure

Adjusting the angle of the outer head

passengers in the rear in the event of an

your neck if your head is not correctly sup-

restraints

accident.

ported by the head restraint in the event of

an accident. Never travel without a cor-

rectly adjusted and engaged head restraint.

X Pull the bottom of the head restraint for-

wards or push it backwards.

1 Release catch

Controls

Seats

Folding the front seat backrests for-

Armrest* between the front seats

wards/EASY-ENTRY feature (3-door

You can slide the armrest forwards or back-

vehicle)

wards.

G Risk of injury

There is a risk of entrapment when you

move the armrest.

i There is a small stowage compartment

underneath the armrest at the rear. This

becomes accessible after you have moved

1 Release catch

the armrest forwards.

X Fold the rear seat backrest forwards

slightly in order to remove the head

restraint.

1 Seat release

X To remove: pull the head restraint up to

i For easier access to the rear, you can

the stop.

slide the seat further forwards once you

X Press release catch 1 and pull the head

have folded the backrest forwards, as long

restraint out of the guides.

as the seat is in the rear half of the adjust-

X To refit: insert the head restraint so that

ment range.

the notches on the bar are on the left when

viewed in the direction of travel.

X Push the head restraint down until you hear

1 Armrest

it click into place.

Moving the armrest

X Slide armrest 1 into the desired position.

* optional

Controls

Seats

Folding the backrest forwards

Lumbar support*

X Push the backrest backwards slightly, pull

The lumbar support for the front seats can be

seat release 1 forwards and fold the back-

adjusted to provide optimum support for your

rest forwards until it engages.

back.

X Slide the seat forwards whilst pulling the

seat release.

X Swing the belt guide downwards.

Folding back the backrest

X Pull the seat release and slide the seat

1 Armrest

backwards until it engages.

! Do not sit or lean on the armrest when it

X Fold down the backrest until the seat and

is folded down as you could otherwise dam-

backrest engage.

age it.

X Swing the belt guide up.

1 Adjustment lever

X To fold the armrest down/up: swing arm-

rest 1 all the way down or all the way up.

X Move adjustment lever 1 until the desired

Armrest* (rear seat backrest)

backrest contour is achieved.

! Only fold the armrest up once you have

i There is a cup holder in the armrest

closed the cup holder.

( Y page 144). The armrest can be removed

( Y page 147).

* optional

Controls

Seats

Upper back support

The system automatically switches down

Multi-contour backrest*

from level 2 to level 1 after approximately

X Use button 2 to adjust the upper back

You can adjust the contour of the front seats

ten minutes.

support to the desired position.

individually so as to provide optimum support

The system automatically switches off

for your back.

approximately 20 minutes after it is set to

Backrest side cushions

level 1.

X Use button 3 to adjust the backrest side

X Make sure that the key is in position 1 or

cushions to the desired position.

2 in the ignition lock.

X To switch on: press button 1 repeatedly

until the desired heating level is set.

Seat heating*

X To switch off: press button 1 repeatedly

The three red indicator lamps in the button

until all indicator lamps go out.

indicate the heating level you have selected.

i If the battery voltage is too low, the seat

heating may switch off.

1 Lumbar region support

2 Upper back support

3 Backrest side cushions

X Make sure that the key is in position 2 in

the ignition lock.

Lumbar region support

X Use button 1 to adjust the lumbar region

1 Seat heating

support to the desired position.

i The system automatically switches down

from level 3 to level 2 after approximately

five minutes.

* optional

Controls

Mirrors

Steering wheel

Mirrors

Rear-view mirror

G Risk of accident

X Adjust the rear-view mirror by hand so you

Only adjust the steering wheel when the

have a good overview of the traffic condi-

vehicle is stationary and do not pull away

tions.

until the steering wheel adjustment mech-

anism is locked in position. You might oth-

Rear-view mirror (manual anti-dazzle)

erwise drive without the steering wheel

adjustment mechanism being locked in

position. As a result you could be distracted

from road and traffic conditions by an unex-

1 Release lever

pected movement of the steering wheel

2 Height adjustment

and thereby cause an accident.

3 Fore-and-aft adjustment

However, the steerability of the vehicle is

not affected.

X Pull handle 1 out completely.

The steering column is unlocked.

When you adjust the steering wheel, make

X Adjust the steering wheel to the desired

sure that:

position.

R the steering wheel can be reached with

X Push handle 1 in completely until you hear

your arms slightly bent

1 Anti-dazzle switch

it engage.

R you can move your legs freely

The steering wheel is locked in position.

X Anti-dazzle mode: flick anti-dazzle switch

R you can see all the displays in the instru-

1 forwards or back.

ment cluster clearly

Rear-view mirror (automatic anti-daz-

zle*)

The rear-view mirror automatically goes into

anti-dazzle mode if the ignition is switched on

Controls

Mirrors

Adjusting the exterior mirrors

and incident light from headlamps strikes the

Exterior mirrors

sensor in the rear-view mirror.

G Risk of accident

The mirrors do not go into anti-dazzle mode if

The exterior mirrors reduce the size of the

reverse gear is engaged and the interior light-

image. Objects are actually closer than

ing is switched on.

they appear. You could misjudge the dis-

G Risk of accident

tance from vehicles driving behind and

If the incident light from headlamps cannot

cause an accident, e.g. when changing

strike the sensor in the rear-view mirror, for

lane. For this reason, make sure of the

instance by objects in the vehicle, the mir-

actual distance from the vehicle driving

rors' automatic anti-dazzle function will not

behind by glancing over your shoulder.

operate.

The convex exterior mirrors provide a larger

Incident light could then dazzle you. This

1 Adjustment button

field of vision.

may prevent you from observing the traffic

2 Right-hand exterior mirror

At low outside temperatures, the exterior mir-

conditions, thereby causing an accident. In

3 Left-hand exterior mirror

rors are heated automatically.

this case, adjust the rear-view mirror man-

ually.

X Make sure that the key is in position 1 or

2 in the ignition lock.

X Press button 2 for the right-hand exterior

mirror or button 3 for the left-hand exte-

rior mirror.

The indicator lamp in the corresponding

button lights up in red.

The indicator lamp goes out again after

some time. You can adjust the selected

mirror using adjustment button 1 as long

as the indicator lamp is lit.

X Press adjustment button 1 up, down, to

the right or to the left until the exterior mir-

Controls

Mirrors

Resetting the exterior mirrors

ror is set to a position which provides you

can only fold out the exterior mirrors again

with a good overview of traffic conditions.

using button 1.

If the battery has been disconnected or has

become discharged, the exterior mirrors

Folding the exterior mirrors in or out

must be reset. If this is not done, the exterior

electrically*

mirrors will not fold in when you select the

"Fold in mirrors when locking" function in the

on-board computer ( Y page 111).

X Make sure that the key is in position 1 in

the ignition lock.

X Briefly press button 1.

Folding the exterior mirrors in or out

automatically*

If the "Fold in mirrors when locking" function

is activated in the on-board computer

1 To fold the exterior mirrors in or out

( Y page 111):

R the exterior mirrors fold in automatically as

X Make sure that the key is in position 1 or

soon as you lock the vehicle from the out-

2 in the ignition lock.

side.

X Briefly press button 1.

R The exterior mirrors fold out again auto-

Both exterior mirrors fold in or out.

matically as soon as you unlock the vehicle

i Make sure that the exterior mirrors are

and then open the driver's or front-

always folded out fully while the vehicle is

passenger door.

in motion; otherwise, they may vibrate.

i If you have activated this function and fold

in the exterior mirrors using button 1, they

will not be folded out automatically. You

* optional

Controls

Seat belts

hip joints – not across your abdomen. If

R Children less than 1.50 m tall or under

necessary, push down the belt strap

12 years of age cannot wear the seat

Wearing seat belts

slightly and then retighten it in the roll-up

belts properly. Therefore, always secure

direction.

these children in suitable child restraint

Seat belts are the most effective means of

systems on suitable vehicle seats. You

restraining the movement of vehicle occu-

R 3-door vehicle: the swivelling belt guide

can find more information under "Chil-

pants in the event of an accident. This

must be in the correct position.

dren in the vehicle" in the "Safety" sec-

reduces the risk of vehicle occupants coming

R Do not route the belt strap across sharp

tion of the Owner's Manual. Follow the

into contact with the vehicle interior.

or fragile objects, especially if these are

manufacturer's installation instructions

G Risk of injury

located on or in your clothing, e.g. spec-

when fitting the child restraint system.

A seat belt which is not worn correctly, or

tacles, pencils, keys, etc. The seat belt

R Do not secure any objects with a seat belt

which has not been engaged in the seat belt

strap could be damaged and tear in an

if the seat belt is also being used by one

buckle correctly, cannot perform its inten-

accident and you or other vehicle occu-

of the vehicle's occupants.

ded protective function. Under certain cir-

pants could be injured.

cumstances this could cause severe or

R Only one person should use each seat

G Risk of injury

even fatal injuries.

belt at any one time. Children must never

The seat belt does not offer the intended

Make sure that all occupants – in particular,

travel sitting on the lap of other occu-

level of protection unless the backrest is

pregnant women – wear their seat belt cor-

pants. It would not be possible to restrain

almost vertical. Under certain circumstan-

rectly at all times.

the child in the event of a sudden change

ces this could cause severe or even fatal

R The seat belt must pass closely over your

in direction, braking or an accident. This

injuries.

body and must not be twisted. You

could result in severe or even fatal inju-

Before starting a journey, make sure that

should therefore avoid wearing bulky

ries to the child and other occupants.

the seat is properly adjusted and that the

clothing (e.g. a winter coat). The shoulder

R Persons less than 1.50 m tall cannot

backrest is almost vertical.

belt section must be routed across the

wear the seat belts correctly. For this

middle of your shoulder – on no account

G Risk of injury

reason, secure persons less than 1.50 m

across your neck or under your arm – and

tall in specially designed, suitable

A dirty or damaged seat belt or a seat belt

pulled tight against your upper body. The

restraint systems.

that has been subjected to a load in an

lap belt must always pass across your lap

accident or modified no longer offers the

as low down as possible, i.e. over your

Controls

Seat belts

intended level of protection. Under certain

circumstances this could cause severe or

even fatal injuries.

For this reason, check regularly that the

seat belts are not damaged or dirty.

Always have damaged seat belts or seat

belts that have been subjected to a load in

an accident replaced at a qualified special-

ist workshop. Choose a qualified specialist

workshop which has the necessary special-

ist knowledge and tools for the work

required. Mercedes-Benz recommends

that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service

Centre for this purpose.

For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom-

mends that you only use seat belts which

3-door vehicle

5-door vehicle

have been approved by Mercedes-Benz for

1 Belt sash guide

your vehicle.

2 Belt tongue

3 Buckle

4 Release button

5 Swivelling belt guide

Routing the belt

X Adjust the seat and move the backrest to

an almost vertical position ( Y page 63).

X Pull the belt smoothly through belt sash

guide 1.

Controls

Seat belts

X Route the belt over the centre of the shoul-

Belt warning for driver and front

Belt height adjustment

der without twisting it.

passenger

5-door vehicles only: you can adjust the

X Engage belt tongue 2 into buckle 3.

The < seat belt warning lamp in the instru-

seat belt height on the driver's seat and front-

X 5-door vehicle: if necessary, adjust the

passenger seat.

ment cluster reminds you that all passengers

belt to the appropriate height

should fasten their seat belts. It may light up

Adjust the belt to a height that allows it to be

( Y page 75).

continuously or flash. Additionally, there may

routed across the middle of your shoulder.

X 3-door vehicles: make sure that swivelling

be a warning tone.

belt guide 5 is in the correct position.

The < seat belt warning lamp goes out and

X All: if necessary, pull upwards on the shoul-

the acoustic signal ceases as soon as the

der section of the belt to tighten the belt

driver and passenger have fastened their seat

across your body.

belts.

For certain countries only: regardless of

Routing the belt

whether the driver or the front passenger

already have their seat belt fastened, the

X Press release button 4 and guide belt

< seat belt warning lamp lights up for six

tongue 2 back towards belt sash guide

seconds after the engine has been started. It

then goes out when the driver and front

1 Release catch

passenger have already fastened their seat

belts.

X To raise: slide the belt sash guide upwards.

The belt sash guide engages in various posi-

i Further information about the < seat

tions.

belt warning lamp ( Y page 228).

X To lower: press and hold release button

X Slide the belt sash guide downwards.

X Let go of release button 1 and make sure

that the belt sash guide has engaged.

$ControlsSeat beltsRear seat belt status indicatori The status indicator for the rear-compart-G Risk of accidentment seat belts is only available for certainOnly adjust the driver's seat when the vehi-The rear-compartment seat belt status is stationary. You will otherwise be dis-cator tells you if the rear passengers havetracted from the road and traffic conditionsfastened their seat belts. The status indicatorand you could lose control of the vehicle asCorrect driver's seat positionfor the rear rear-compartment also tells youa result of the seat moving. This couldhow many of the belt tongues are insertedcause an the seat belt rear-compartment seat belt status indi-G Risk of accidentcator appears in the multi-function display forOnly adjust the steering wheel when thearound 30 seconds if:vehicle is stationary and do not pull awayR you set off and have reached a speed ofuntil the steering wheel adjustment mech-approx. 10 km/hanism is locked in position. You might oth-erwise drive without the steering wheelR the rear passengers fasten or unfastenadjustment mechanism being locked intheir seat belts while drivingposition. As a result, you could be distrac-R someone gets in or out of the vehicleted from road and traffic conditions by anYou can also cancel the messages immedi-unexpected movement of the steeringately ( Y page 202).wheel and thereby cause an following messages appear in the multi-However, the steerability of the vehicle isfunction display:not affected.R < No rear seat belt engagedX Check whether seat 3 and the headR < 1 rear seat belt engagedrestraint are adjusted properly( Y page 63).1 Steering wheelR < 2 rear seat belts engaged2 Seat beltR < 3 rear seat belts engaged3 Seat76$

Controls

Seat belts

Rear seat belt status indicator

i The status indicator for the rear-compart-

G Risk of accident

ment seat belts is only available for certain

Only adjust the driver's seat when the vehi-

The rear-compartment seat belt status indi-

countries.

cle is stationary. You will otherwise be dis-

cator tells you if the rear passengers have

tracted from the road and traffic conditions

fastened their seat belts. The status indicator

and you could lose control of the vehicle as

Correct driver's seat position

for the rear rear-compartment also tells you

a result of the seat moving. This could

how many of the belt tongues are inserted

cause an accident.

into the seat belt buckles.

The rear-compartment seat belt status indi-

G Risk of accident

cator appears in the multi-function display for

Only adjust the steering wheel when the

around 30 seconds if:

vehicle is stationary and do not pull away

R you set off and have reached a speed of

until the steering wheel adjustment mech-

approx. 10 km/h

anism is locked in position. You might oth-

erwise drive without the steering wheel

R the rear passengers fasten or unfasten

adjustment mechanism being locked in

their seat belts while driving

position. As a result, you could be distrac-

R someone gets in or out of the vehicle

ted from road and traffic conditions by an

You can also cancel the messages immedi-

unexpected movement of the steering

ately ( Y page 202).

wheel and thereby cause an accident.

The following messages appear in the multi-

However, the steerability of the vehicle is

function display:

not affected.

R < No rear seat belt engaged

X Check whether seat 3 and the head

R < 1 rear seat belt engaged

restraint are adjusted properly

( Y page 63).

1 Steering wheel

R < 2 rear seat belts engaged

2 Seat belt

R < 3 rear seat belts engaged

3 Seat

Controls

Lights

Make sure that:

It should:

Lights

R you are as far away from the driver's front

R fit snugly across your body

Light switch

airbag as possible

R be routed across the middle of your

For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom-

R you are sitting in a normal upright posi-

shoulder

mends that you drive with the lights switched

tion

R routed in your pelvic area across the hip

on even during the daytime. In some coun-

R you can fasten the seat belt properly

joints

tries, daytime operation of headlamps varies

due to legal and voluntary requirements. In

R you have moved the backrest to an

these countries, the constant headlamp

almost vertical position

mode is automatically switched on when the

R you have set the seat angle so that your

engine is started.

thighs are gently supported

i If you drive in countries in which traffic

R you can depress the pedals properly

drives on the opposite side of the road to

R you have adjusted the head restraint so

the country where the vehicle is registered,

that the back of your head is supported

oncoming traffic may be dazzled by the

at eye level by the central area of the

asymmetrical dipped-beam headlamps.

head restraint

Have the headlamps changed to symmet-

rical dipped beam when driving in these

X Check whether steering wheel 1 is adjus-

countries. You can obtain information

ted properly ( Y page 70).

about this from any Mercedes-Benz Service

Make sure that:

Centre.

R you can hold the steering wheel with your

arms slightly bent

R you can move your legs freely

R you can see all the displays in the instru-

ment cluster clearly

X Check whether you have fastened seat belt

2 properly ( Y page 73).

Controls

Lights

while the ignition is switched off (ignition

i When you turn the light switch to any

key in position 0).

position other than M or U, the cor-

responding light goes on.

! Switch off the side lamps and parking

lamp when you leave the vehicle. This pre-

Automatic headlamp mode

vents the battery from discharging.

G Risk of accident

Dipped-beam headlamps

When the light switch is set to U, the

lights are not switched on automatically in

X Turn the ignition key to position 2 in the

foggy conditions. This could endanger you

ignition lock or start the engine.

and others. Therefore, turn the light switch

X To switch on: turn the light switch to

$ a Left-hand parking lamp

to B in darkness and fog.

% g Right-hand parking lamp 8

Automatic headlamp mode is only a driving

& M Lights off/constant headlamp mode

aid. You are responsible for the vehicle

Constant headlamp mode

( U Automatic headlamp mode/con-

lighting at all times.

stant headlamp mode

In countries in which constant headlamp

G Risk of accident

) C Side lamps, licence plate and instru-

mode is not a legal requirement, you can

ment lighting

When it is dark or foggy, turn the light

make this a setting using the on-board com-

switch from U to B in good time.

* B Dipped-beam headlamps or main-

puter.

Otherwise, the headlamps could switch off

beam headlamps

You can activate or deactivate "constant

temporarily and you could cause an acci-

, ¥ foglamps*

headlamp mode" using the on-board com-

dent.

puter ( Y page 109).

. † Rear foglamp

X To switch on: turn the light switch to

i The exterior lighting (except for side

M or U.

lamps and parking lamps) automatically

The dipped-beam headlamps are switched

Key in position 1 in the ignition lock: the

switches off when you remove the key from

on when the engine is running.

side lamp is switched on or off automati-

the ignition lock or open the driver's door

cally, depending on the brightness of the

ambient light.

You must turn the light switch beyond its resistance point when turning it from the M position to the g position.

* optional

Controls

Lights

X To switch on the rear foglamp: turn the

Starting the engine: the dipped-beam head-

Combination switch (turn signals,

lamps are also switched on or off automat-

light switch to B or C.

main-beam headlamps and headlamp

ically, depending on the brightness of the

flasher)

X On vehicles with front foglamps*, pull the

ambient light.

light switch out to the second detent.

When the dipped-beam headlamps are

On vehicles without front foglamps*, pull

switched on, the B indicator lamp in the

the light switch out to the detent.

instrument cluster lights up.

The † yellow indicator lamp next to the

light switch lights up.

Front foglamps*/Rear foglamp

X To switch off the front foglamps*/rear

G Risk of accident

foglamp: push in the light switch to the

stop.

If you suspect that driving conditions will be

The corresponding indicator lamp goes out.

foggy, turn the light switch to B before

you start your journey. Otherwise, your

vehicle may not be visible and you could

Turn signal lamp

endanger yourself and others.

X To switch on: press the combination

When the light switch is set to U you can-

switch in the direction of arrow 2 or ?.

not switch on the front* or rear foglamps.

The corresponding turn signal indicator

X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition

lamp K or L in the instrument clus-

lock.

ter flashes.

X To switch on the front foglamps*: turn

i If you only wish to indicate a minor change

the light switch to the B or C posi-

of direction, press the combination switch

tion.

briefly in the appropriate direction. The cor-

X Pull the light switch out to the first detent.

responding turn signal flashes three times.

The ¥ green indicator lamp next to the

light switch lights up.

* optional

Controls

Lights

Main-beam headlamps

Hazard warning lamps

Adjusting the headlamp range (halo-

gen headlamps)

X Turn the ignition key to position 2 in the

ignition lock or start the engine.

The headlamp range control allows you to

adjust the cone of light from the headlamps

X Turn the light switch to B or U 9 .

to suit the vehicle load.

X To switch on: press the combination

You can only adjust the headlamp range while

switch in the direction of arrow 1.

the engine is running.

The A main-beam indicator lamp in the

instrument cluster lights up.

X To switch off: move the combination

switch back to its normal position.

The A main-beam indicator lamp in the

instrument cluster goes out.

The hazard warning lamps still operate if the

ignition is switched off. They switch on auto-

Headlamp flasher

matically if an airbag is deployed or if you

brake sharply and bring the vehicle to a halt

X To switch on: briefly pull the combination

from a speed of more than 70 km/h.

switch in the direction of arrow =.

X To switch on: press button 1.

All turn signals flash. If you now switch on

Position

Load

a turn signal using the combination switch

( Y page 79), only the turn signal lamp on

Driver's seat and front-

the corresponding side of the vehicle will

passenger seat occupied

flash.

Driver's seat, front-

X To switch off: press button 1.

passenger seat and rear

seats occupied

In the U position, the main-beam headlamps are only switched on when it is dark.

$ControlsLightsWhen in reverse gear: the cornering lampCornering light function* (bi-xenonPositionLoadon the outside of the bend comes *)2Driver's seat, front passengerSpecially designed headlamps light up theseat and rear seats occupied,Deactivatingarea into which you are driving when turningluggage compartment ladencorners.X Turn the steering wheel back to the straight3Not requiredahead you are driving at speeds below 40 km/h,The turn signal goes off. The cornering lampthe cornering light function is activated eithermay remain lit for a short the turn signals or when the steering wheelX Turn headlamp range control 1 to theis turned. If you are driving at speeds aboveorposition which corresponds to the load in40 km/h the cornering light function is deac-your vehicle.X Switch off the turn cornering lamp may remain lit for ashort cleaning system*The cornering light will go out after a maxi-mum of three headlamps are cleaned automatically ifX Start the "Wipe with windscreen washer fluid" func-X Switch on the dipped-beam is operated five times while the lights areX Switch off the foglamps*.on and the engine is running. When youX Switch on the turn off the ignition, the automatic head-The cornering lamp on the same side as thelamp cleaning system is reset and counting isturn signal comes on, even if you turn theresumed from 0.steering wheel in the opposite directionafter Turn the steering wheel in the in a forwards gear: the corneringlamp on the inside of the bend comes on.Z* optional81$

Controls

Lights

When in reverse gear: the cornering lamp

Cornering light function* (bi-xenon

Position

Load

on the outside of the bend comes on.

headlamps*)

Driver's seat, front passenger

Specially designed headlamps light up the

seat and rear seats occupied,

Deactivating

area into which you are driving when turning

luggage compartment laden

corners.

X Turn the steering wheel back to the straight

Not required

ahead position.

If you are driving at speeds below 40 km/h,

The turn signal goes off. The cornering lamp

the cornering light function is activated either

may remain lit for a short time.

by the turn signals or when the steering wheel

X Turn headlamp range control 1 to the

is turned. If you are driving at speeds above

position which corresponds to the load in

40 km/h the cornering light function is deac-

your vehicle.

X Switch off the turn signal.

tivated.

The cornering lamp may remain lit for a

short time.

Activating

Headlamp cleaning system*

The cornering light will go out after a maxi-

mum of three minutes.

The headlamps are cleaned automatically if

X Start the engine.

the "Wipe with windscreen washer fluid" func-

X Switch on the dipped-beam headlamps.

tion is operated five times while the lights are

X Switch off the foglamps*.

on and the engine is running. When you

X Switch on the turn signal.

switch off the ignition, the automatic head-

The cornering lamp on the same side as the

lamp cleaning system is reset and counting is

turn signal comes on, even if you turn the

resumed from 0.

steering wheel in the opposite direction

after indicating.

X Turn the steering wheel in the desired

direction.

When in a forwards gear: the cornering

lamp on the inside of the bend comes on.

* optional

Controls

Lights

Interior lighting

Front overhead control panel (vehicles with but-

Rear-compartment overhead control panel

tons*)

1 To switch the reading lamp* off

Front overhead control panel (vehicles with a

1 £ To switch the rear interior lighting

2 To switch the reading lamp* on

rocker switch)

on/off

1 ð To switch the interior lighting on

2 ¥ To switch the automatic interior

Automatic interior lighting control

2 To switch the automatic interior lighting

lighting control on/off

control on

X To switch on (vehicles with a rocker

3 X To switch the right-hand reading

3 ¥ To switch the interior lighting/auto-

switch): set the rocker switch to centre

lamp on/off

matic interior lighting control off

position 2.

4 X To switch the left-hand reading lamp

4 X To switch the reading lamp on/off

X To switch on (vehicles with buttons*):

on/off

press the ¥ button.

5 ð To switch the front interior lighting

X To switch off (vehicles with a rocker

on/off

switch): set the rocker switch to

the ¥ position.

X To switch off (vehicles with buttons*):

press the ¥ button.

The interior lighting automatically switches

on when it is dark, when you unlock the vehi-

* optional

Controls

Windscreen wipers

cle, open a door or remove the key from the

If the windscreen becomes dirty in dry

Windscreen wipers

ignition lock.

weather conditions, the windscreen wipers

Switching the windscreen wipers on/

may be activated inadvertently. This could

The interior lighting switches off after a delay.

off

then damage the windscreen wiper blades

You can set the delayed switch-off using the

or scratch the windscreen.

on-board computer ( Y page 110). If the door

is left open, the interior lighting goes out after

For this reason, you should always switch

approximately five minutes.

off the windscreen wipers in dry weather.

X Turn the key to position 1 or 2 in the ignition

Emergency accident lighting

lock.

If the interior lighting is set to automatic, the

X Turn the combination switch to the corre-

interior lighting is activated automatically if

sponding position.

the vehicle is involved in an accident.

X To deactivate: press the hazard warning

Rear window wiper

lamp button ( Y page 80).

Combination switch

1 To switch on the windscreen wipers

X Lock and then unlock the vehicle using the

2 Single wipe/to wipe the windscreen using

key.

washer fluid

Settings:

Windscreen wipers off

Intermittent wipe

Continuous wipe, slow

III

Continuous wipe, fast

Combination switch

1 Switch

% To wipe with washer fluid

! Vehicles with a rain sensor*:

* optional

Controls

Side windows

& To switch on intermittent wiping

leaving the vehicle, even if you are only

leaving it for a short time.

( To switch off intermittent wiping

Opening/closing the side windows

) To wipe with washer fluid

G Risk of injury

X Turn the key to position 1 or 2 in the ignition

Do not leave children unsupervised in the

Make sure that nobody can become trap-

lock.

vehicle, even if they are secured in a child

ped between the side window and the door

restraint system. The children could:

X Turn the combination switch to the corre-

frame when a side window is opened. Do

sponding position.

R be seriously or even fatally injured on

not touch or lean against the side window

When the rear window wiper is switched on

parts of the vehicle

during the opening procedure. You could

the icon appears in the instrument cluster.

become trapped between the side window

R be seriously or even fatally injured by

and the door frame as the side window

prolonged exposure to extremely high or

moves down. If there is a risk of becoming

extremely low temperatures

trapped, release the switch or pull the

If children open a door, they could:

switch upwards to close the side window

R seriously or even fatally injure other peo-

again.

ple

G Risk of injury

R get out of the vehicle, thereby injuring

Make sure that nobody can become trap-

themselves or be seriously or even fatally

ped when closing the side windows. If there

injured by a passing vehicle

is a risk of becoming trapped, release the

Activate the child-proof locks if children are

switch or push the switch again to reopen

travelling in the vehicle. They could other-

the side window.

wise open doors or windows while the vehi-

cle is in motion and thereby injure them-

G Risk of injury

selves or others.

Children may injure themselves if they

operate the side windows.

Never leave children unsupervised in the

vehicle. Always take the key with you when

Controls

Side windows

X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition

i Related topics:

If a side window blocks during closing and

lock.

reopens slightly:

R convenience opening ( Y page 86)

X Immediately after the window blocks, pull

i You can still operate the side windows

R convenience closing ( Y page 86)

on the corresponding switch again until the

when the key is in the 0 position or when

R override controls in the rear compart-

side window has closed.

the key has been removed. However, this

ment ( Y page 54)

The side window is closed with increased

is only possible for a maximum of five

force.

The switches for all side windows are located

minutes afterwards, or until the driver's or

on the driver's door. There is also a switch on

front-passenger door is opened.

If a side window blocks again during closing

each door for the corresponding side window.

and reopens slightly:

X To open: press the corresponding switch.

X To close: pull the corresponding switch.

X Immediately after the window blocks, pull

on the corresponding switch again until the

i If you operate the switch beyond its pres-

side window has closed.

sure point, it will trigger automatic opera-

The side window is closed without the anti-

tion in the corresponding direction. You can

entrapment feature.

stop automatic operation by pressing

again.

Resetting the side windows

Closing with increased force and with-

You must reset each side window if:

out the anti-entrapment feature

R the battery has been disconnected or has

G Risk of injury

become discharged.

1 Front left

2 Front right

Closing the side windows with increased

R the side window no longer opens or closes

force or without the anti-entrapment fea-

fully.

3 Rear right

ture could lead to serious or even fatal

4 Rear left

R the side windows open again slightly after

injury. Make sure that nobody can become

being closed fully.

trapped when closing the side windows.

Controls

Side windows

X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition

Convenience closing*

lock.

When you lock the vehicle, you can simulta-

X Pull the corresponding switch until the side

neously:

window is closed.

R close the side windows

X Hold the switch for an additional second.

R close the panorama louvred sliding sun-

If the side window opens again slightly:

roof*

X Pull the corresponding switch again imme-

G Risk of injury

diately and hold it for approx. one second.

When using the convenience closing fea-

ture, make sure that nobody can become

Convenience opening*

X Point the tip of the key at the driver's door

trapped. Proceed as follows if there is a risk

handle.

of entrapment:

You can ventilate the vehicle before a journey.

X Unlock the vehicle by pressing the k

R release the j button.

To do this, you can use the key to simultane-

button.

ously:

R press and hold the k button until the

X Keep the k button pressed until the

side windows and the panorama louvred

R open the side windows

side windows are in the desired position.

sliding sunroof* open again.

R open the panorama louvred sliding sun-

The panorama louvred sliding sunroof*

roof* or move it to the ventilation position

stops in the ventilation position.

X To open the panorama louvred sliding

i The "Convenience opening" feature can

sunroof*: press and hold the k button

only be operated using the key.

again until the panorama louvred sliding

sunroof has reached the desired position.

* optional

Controls

Driving and parking

X Point the tip of the key at the driver's door

Driving and parking

i If you depress the brake when starting the

handle.

engine, pedal travel will be unusually long

Starting the engine

and there will be less pedal resistance.

X Lock the vehicle with the j button.

G Risk of accident

X Press and hold the j button until the

Manual transmission

side windows and the panorama louvred

Do not keep any objects in the driver's foot-

sliding sunroof* are fully closed.

well. If you use a floormat or carpet in the

driver's footwell, make sure that they are

X Make sure that all the side windows and the

correctly secured and that there is suffi-

panorama louvred sliding sunroof* are

cient clearance for the pedals.

closed.

Objects could otherwise get between the

pedals in the event of sudden braking or

acceleration. You may then no longer be

able to brake, change gear or accelerate as

intended. This may result in an accident and

injury.

G Risk of poisoning

Vehicles without ECO Start-Stop-Function* (5-

speed manual transmission)

Never leave the engine running in enclosed

spaces. The exhaust gases contain carbon

monoxide. Inhaling exhaust fumes consti-

tutes a health hazard and could lead to loss

of consciousness or even death.

! Do not depress the accelerator pedal

when starting the engine.

* optional

Controls

Driving and parking

Starting the engine

Further information about the manual trans-

mission ( Y page 92).

i Vehicles with AUTOTRONIC*:

You can also use the touch-start function.

AUTOTRONIC*

To do this, turn the key to position 3 and

release it immediately. The engine then

starts automatically.

X To start a petrol engine: turn the key to

position 3 in the ignition lock ( Y page 62)

and release it as soon as the engine is run-

ning.

Vehicles with ECO Start-Stop-Function*

X To start a diesel engine: turn the key to

position 2 in the ignition lock ( Y page 62).

The q preglow indicator lamp in the

instrument cluster lights up.

P Park position with selector lever lock

X When the q preglow indicator lamp

R To select reverse gear

goes out, turn the key to position 3 and

N To select neutral

release it as soon as the engine is running.

D Drive position

i You can start the engine without preglow

X Before starting, make sure P is selected.

if the engine is warm.

i The engine can also be started when the

X Release the parking brake ( Y page 90).

selector lever is in position N.

Vehicles without ECO Start Stop function* (6-

speed manual transmission)

Further information about AUTOTRONIC

( Y page 94).

X Depress the brake pedal.

X Depress the clutch pedal.

X Shift to neutral.

X Start the engine.

* optional

Controls

Driving and parking

Automatic engine start (ECO start/

Pulling away

! Change gear in good time and avoid spin-

stop function)

ning the wheels. You could otherwise dam-

! Warm up the engine quickly. Do not use

age the vehicle.

The ECO start/stop function automatically

the engine's full performance until it has

switches on the engine as soon as you pre-

reached operating temperature.

AUTOTRONIC*

pare to pull away, e.g. by engaging a gear.

Only shift into reverse gear when the vehi-

X Depress the clutch pedal.

i It is only possible to move the selector

cle is stationary.

The engine starts automatically.

lever to the desired position if you depress

Where possible, avoid spinning the drive

the brake pedal. Only then is the selector

X Shift to either first or reverse gear and pull

wheels when pulling away on slippery

lever lock released.

away.

roads. You could otherwise damage the

drive train.

X Depress the brake pedal and keep it

! Do not engage a gear without depressing

depressed.

the clutch as this disables the automatic

i The vehicle locks centrally once you have

The selector lever lock is released.

engine start function. As a result, the bat-

pulled away. The locking knobs in the doors

X Release the parking brake.

tery cannot be recharged and the demister

drop down.

function of Thermotronic* is not available.

X Move the selector lever to position D or R.

You can open the doors from the inside at

any time.

i Wait until the shift process is completed

i When manoeuvring in and out of parking

You can also deactivate the automatic lock-

before pulling away.

spaces, the ECO start/stop function will

ing feature ( Y page 111).

not automatically switch off the vehicle's

X Release the brake pedal.

engine. The engine will only be switched off

X Carefully depress the accelerator pedal.

Manual transmission

automatically if the vehicle has reached a

speed of at least 15 km/h before coming

i Upshifts take place at higher engine

X Depress the brake pedal.

to a standstill again.

speeds after a cold start. This helps the

X Depress the clutch pedal.

catalytic converter to reach its operating

X Shift to either first or reverse gear.

i The system can differentiate between

temperature more quickly.

X Release the parking brake ( Y page 90).

starting the engine with the key and the

automatic engine start via the ECO start/

X Slowly release the clutch pedal and

stop function.

depress the accelerator pedal.

* optional

Controls

Driving and parking

Hill start assist

Parking brake

R the vehicle is secured with the parking

brake.

Hill start assist helps you when pulling away

R ESP ® is malfunctioning.

on uphill gradients. It holds the vehicle for a

short time after you have removed your foot

from the brake pedal. This gives you enough

Parking

time to move your foot from the brake pedal

to the accelerator pedal and depress it before

G Risk of accident

the vehicle begins to roll.

Only remove the key from the ignition lock

G Risk of accident

when the vehicle is stationary as you can-

Never leave the vehicle when it is held by

not steer the vehicle with the key removed.

hill start assist. After approximately one

Never leave children unsupervised in the

second, hill start assist will no longer brake

vehicle. They could release the parking

1 Parking brake

your vehicle and it could roll away.

brake. This could lead to a serious or fatal

2 Release button

accident.

X Remove your foot from the brake pedal.

X To apply: pull parking brake 1 up firmly.

G Risk of fire

The 3 warning lamp in the instrument

i Once you have taken your foot off the

cluster lights up if the engine is running.

Make sure that the exhaust system does

brake pedal, the vehicle is held for around

not under any circumstances come into

one second.

i On steep slopes, turn the front wheels

contact with easily ignitable material such

towards the kerb.

X Pull away.

as dry grass or petrol. The material could

Hill start assist does not function if:

otherwise ignite and set the vehicle on fire.

R you are pulling away on a level road or a

downhill gradient.

R on vehicles with AUTOTRONIC*, the selec-

tor lever is in the N position.

* optional

Controls

Driving and parking

X To release: depress the brake pedal and

Vehicles with AUTOTRONIC*

X Shift to neutral N and release the clutch

keep it depressed.

pedal.

X Move the selector lever to P.

On vehicles with AUTOTRONIC*, the selec-

X Depress the brake pedal and keep it

X Turn the key to position 0 ( Y page 62) in

tor lever lock is released.

depressed.

the ignition lock and remove it.

The engine is automatically switched off

X Press release button 2 on parking brake

The immobiliser is activated.

and the ECO start/stop function is shown

1 and move the parking brake down to the

in the multi-function display.

stop.

The 3 warning lamp in the instrument

Automatic engine switch-off (ECO

cluster goes out.

start/stop function*)

The ECO start/stop function automatically

Switching off the engine

switches off the engine as soon as you stop

the vehicle, e.g. at traffic lights.

G Risk of accident

X Brake the vehicle until it comes to a stand-

If the engine is not running, there is no

still.

power assistance for the steering and

The shift instruction appears in the multi-

brakes. Steering and braking then takes

function display.

much more effort.

As a result, you might lose control of the

Example illustration: ECO display

vehicle, cause an accident and injure your-

self and others.

Do not switch off the engine while driving.

Vehicles with manual transmission

X Shift to either first or reverse gear.

X Turn the key to position 0 ( Y page 62) in

the ignition lock and remove it.

The immobiliser is activated.

Example illustration: gearshift instruction

* optional

Controls

Transmission

Neutral Nwith ECO Start-Stop-Func-

Transmission

Manual transmission

tion*activated

Notes on the transmission

5-speed manual transmission

The transmission must be in neutral N for the

G Risk of accident

engine to switch off when:

The movement of the pedals must not be

X the engine is running below a certain

impaired in any way. Do not keep any

speed.

objects in the driver's footwell. Make sure

X the brake pedal is depressed.

that floormats or carpets are correctly

X the clutch pedal is not depressed.

secured and that there is sufficient clear-

ance for the pedals.

Engaging reverse gear

G Risk of accident

! Only engage reverse gear when the vehi-

cle is stationary, otherwise the transmis-

Do not change down for additional engine

sion could be damaged.

braking on a slippery road surface. This

Vehicles without ECO Start-Stop-Function* (5-

could cause the drive wheels to lose their

speed manual transmission)

X Move the gear lever to the right and then

grip and the vehicle could skid. This could

back.

cause you to lose control of your vehicle

and cause an accident.

Vehicles with ECO Start-Stop-Function*

* optional

Controls

Transmission

6-speed manual transmission

use the braking effect of the engine, so less

braking will be required to prevent the vehi-

cle from gaining speed. This relieves the

load on the brake system and prevents the

brakes from overheating and wearing too

quickly.

Engaging reverse gear

! Only engage reverse gear when the vehi-

cle is stationary, otherwise the transmis-

sion could be damaged.

1 Upshift indicator

X Pull the gear lever up, move it to the left and

Vehicles without ECO Start-Stop-Function* (6-

X Shift up or down a gear when the corre-

then back.

speed manual transmission)

sponding indicator appears in the instru-

ment cluster's multi-function display.

! When shifting between 5th and 6th gear,

Gearshift indicator (BlueEFFI-

The shift indicator is meant as a recommen-

you should always push the gear lever all

CIENCY*vehicles)

dation for an economical driving style. How-

the way to the right. You could otherwise

ever, always observe traffic conditions, as

i Observing the gearshift indicator in the

shift unintentionally into 3rd or 4th gear

your driving style is determined, in the first

instrument cluster's multi-function display

and damage the transmission.

instance, by the traffic situation.

will help you to improve the fuel economy

Do not exceed the maximum speed for the

of your vehicle.

individual gears.

If you shift down at too high a speed (trans-

mission braking), this can cause the engine

to overrev, leading to engine damage.

! On long and steep downhill gradients,

especially when the vehicle is laden, you

must shift to a lower gear in time. This will

* optional

Controls

Transmission

Selector lever positions

AUTOTRONIC* (continuously variable

automatic transmission)

Park position

AUTOTRONIC is an electronically controlled,

Prevents the vehicle from rolling

continuously variable automatic transmis-

away when stopped. Only move the

sion. The transmission ratio is changed con-

selector lever to P when the vehicle

tinuously. This enables it to be ideally adapted

is stationary.

to your individual driving styles and to provide

The key can only be removed when

increased driving comfort.

the selector lever is in position P. If

the key is removed from the igni-

tion lock, the selector lever is

1 Drive program (C/S) or (C/S/M)*

locked in position P.

2 Gear indicator

Reverse gear

If you have selected one-touch gearshifting or

Only move the selector lever to R

selector lever position D, you can see the cur-

when the vehicle is stationary.

rently engaged gear in the multi-function dis-

play.

You can influence the AUTOTRONIC trans-

mission ratio when the selector lever is in

position D by changing gear yourself―see

One-touch gearshifting ( Y page 95).

* optional

Controls

Transmission

X To shift down: briefly press the selector

Deactivating manual operation

Neutral

lever to the left towards D–.

X Press and hold the selector lever towards

No power is transmitted from the

The transmission shifts down to the next

D+ until D is shown again in the multi-func-

engine to the drive wheels. Releas-

gear, depending on the gear currently

tion display.

ing the brakes will allow you to

selected.

The transmission shifts from the current

move the vehicle freely, e.g. to

gear to D.

push it or tow it.

i To prevent the engine from overrevving,

Or:

the transmission does not shift down if you

If ESP ® is deactivated or faulty:

push the selector lever towards D– while

X Briefly press the program selector button

only move the selector lever to N if

driving at too high a speed.

next to the selector lever.

the vehicle is in danger of skidding,

The letter for the last selected drive pro-

e.g. on icy roads.

i AUTOTRONIC shifts down automatically if

gram C or S is shown again in the multi-

Drive

the engine speed reaches the lower speed

function display. The transmission shifts

The transmission selects the opti-

range for the gear currently selected.

from the current gear to D.

mum gear ratio automatically for

X To shift up: briefly press the selector lever

i If you restart the engine and M manual

forward mode.

to the right towards D+.

operation is selected, AUTOTRONIC shifts

The transmission shifts up to the next gear,

into the automatic drive program C or S. If

One-touch gearshifting (manual opera-

depending on the gear currently selected.

automatic drive program C or S has been

tion)

selected, the automatic transmission will

i If the upper engine speed limit for the gear

When the selector lever is in position D, you

resume the relevant drive program when

currently engaged is reached and you con-

can select the seven gears yourself.

you restart the engine.

tinue to accelerate, AUTOTRONIC shifts up

automatically.

Activating manual operation

X Press the selector lever lightly to the left

X To select the ideal gear: press and hold

towards D- or to the right towards D+.

the selector lever to the left towards D–.

M is shown in the multi-function display.

The transmission will shift to a range which

Manual operation is activated.

allows ideal acceleration and deceleration.

To do this, the transmission will shift down

one or more gears.

Controls

Transmission

Program selector button

Trailer towing

R the vehicle pulling away more gently in

forward and reverse gears, unless the

X Drive in the middle of the engine speed

The button is on the lower section of the

accelerator pedal is depressed fully.

range on uphill gradients.

centre console.

R an increase in traction: this improves the

X Shift down to 3rd or 2nd gear depending

driving stability of the vehicle on slippery

on the incline of the uphill or downhill gra-

road surfaces, for example.

dient( Y page 95), even if cruise control is

activated.

R the transmission shifting up sooner: the

vehicle is driven at lower engine speeds

Working on the vehicle

and the wheels are less likely to spin.

G Risk of accident

Apply the handbrake and move the selector

Driving tips

lever to P when working on the vehicle.

Accelerator pedal position

Otherwise, the vehicle could roll away.

Your style of driving influences how AUTO-

1 Program selector button

TRONIC shifts gear:

R little throttle: early upshifts

C Comfort

comfortable driving style

R more throttle: late upshifts

S Sport

sporty driving style

Kickdown

The selected drive program (C/S) is shown in

Use kickdown for maximum acceleration.

the multi-function display ( Y page 94).

X Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the

X Press program selector button 1 repeat-

pressure point.

edly until the letter for the desired drive

The transmission shifts to a lower gear

program appears in the multi-function dis-

depending on the engine speed.

play ( Y page 94).

X Ease off the accelerator pedal once the

Comfort mode C is characterised by the fol-

desired speed is reached.

lowing:

The transmission shifts back up.

Controls

Instrument cluster

Activating the multi-function display

Adjusting the instrument cluster

lighting

X Switch on the ignition.

Points to remember

X Brighter or dimmer: briefly turn reset but-

You will find an illustration of the instrument

ton 1 clockwise or anti-clockwise to the

cluster in the "At a glance" section

stop and release.

( Y page 26).

The brightness of the instrument cluster

G Risk of accident

lighting changes by one level. There are

several possible levels.

No further messages can be displayed if the

instrument cluster and/or the multi-func-

tion display fails.

Coolant temperature gauge

This means that you will not see information

about the driving situation, such as the

The coolant temperature gauge is in the

speed, outside temperature, warning/indi-

instrument cluster on the left-hand side.

cator lamps, display messages or system

The multi-function display is also activated

Under normal operating conditions and with

failures. The vehicle's handling character-

when you:

the specified coolant level, the coolant tem-

istics may be affected. Adjust your driving

perature may rise to 120 †. The coolant tem-

R switch on the lights

style and speed accordingly.

perature may rise to the top end of the scale

R press reset button 1

Immediately consult a qualified specialist

at high outside temperatures and on long

workshop which has the necessary special-

R open the driver's door

uphill stretches.

ist knowledge and tools to carry out the

work required. Mercedes-Benz recom-

mends that you use a Mercedes-Benz

Service Centre for this purpose. In particu-

lar, work relevant to safety or on safety-

related systems must be carried out at a

qualified specialist workshop.

Controls

On-board computer

Resetting the trip meter

Clock

On-board computer

X Select the Standard display menu

On vehicles without an audio system or with

Points to remember

( Y page 103).

Audio 5*/Audio 20*, you can set the time

The on-board computer is activated as soon

using the on-board computer ( Y page 109).

X Press and hold the reset button on the left-

as you turn the key to position 1 in the ignition

hand side of the instrument cluster until the

lock. You can use the on-board computer to

trip meter is reset.

Outside temperature display

call up information relating to your vehicle

and to make and adjust settings.

G Risk of accident

Rev counter

The road surface may be icy, especially in

Only use the on-board computer when road

The red band in the rev counter indicates the

wooded areas or on bridges, even if tem-

and traffic conditions permit. You would

engine's overrevving range. The fuel supply is

peratures are just above freezing point. The

otherwise be distracted and unable to con-

interrupted to protect the engine when the

vehicle could skid if you fail to adapt your

centrate properly on driving, and could

red band is reached.

driving style. You should therefore always

cause an accident.

adapt your driving style and speed to suit

! Do not drive in the overrevving range.

the weather conditions.

Doing so will damage the engine.

Multi-function steering wheel

Changes in the outside temperature are dis-

H Environmental note

played after a short delay.

You can control the multi-function display and

Avoid driving at high engine speeds, as this

the settings in the on-board computer using

increases your vehicle's consumption

the buttons on the multi-function steering

unnecessarily and pollutes the environ-

wheel.

ment through increased emissions.

* optional

Controls

On-board computer

j k Audio 20*, Audio 50

Scrolls back/forth within a menu

APS* and COMAND APS*:

Press and hold: in the Audio*/

j k Audio 5*:

DVD* menu, selects the next/previ-

Press briefly: in the Audio* menu,

ous station or selects an audio track

selects an audio track or, depending

using rapid scrolling.

on the settings, selects a stored or

In the Telephone* menu: starts

the next/previous station.

rapid scrolling through the phone

book.

j k Audio 20*, Audio 50

APS* and COMAND APS*:

èÿ

Press briefly: in the Audio*/

Selects a menu: scrolls back and

DVD*menu, selects a stored station,

forth

an audio track or a video scene*.

In the Telephone* menu: switches

Several functions are combined thematically

to the phone book and selects a

in the menus.

Multi-function display

name or a telephone number.

In the Audio*/DVD* menu you will find func-

æç

tions used to operate the radio* or CD

R Selects submenus in the Set-

player*, for instance. The functions can be

tings menu

used either to call up information or to change

settings for your vehicle.

R Changes values

You can think of the configuration of the

R Adjusts the volume

menus and the functions within a menu as a

circle:

X Press the è or ÿ button repeatedly

Accepts or rejects/ends a call*

to call up individual menus in sequence.

X Press the k or j button to call up

the functions within a menu.

* optional

Controls

On-board computer

Unlike other menus, the Settings menu con-

Multi-function display

tains a number of submenus ( Y page 106).

Values, settings and display messages are

shown in the multi-function display.

1 Display area for menus or submenus

2 Status bar with outside temperature or

speed ( Y page 108)

100

Controls

On-board computer

Menus and submenus

101

Controls

On-board computer

Audio 20*, Audio 50 APS* and COMAND

Function

APS*:

1 Operation menu ( Y page 102)

4 Message memory 10 menu (Display

Depending on the audio system* fitted, the

messages) ( Y page 106)

R trip meter and total distance

Audio*, Navigation* and Telephone*

recorder (standard display)

menus are slightly different. The examples

5 Settings menu ( Y page 106)

( Y page 103)

given in this Owner's Manual apply to vehicles

R resetting to factory settings

R tyre pressure loss warning

equipped with COMAND APS*.

( Y page 106)

( Y page 179)

R selecting submenus ( Y page 107)

R digital speedometer or outside tem-

Operation menu

perature ( Y page 103)

6 Trip computer menu ( Y page 112)

i Please refer to the menu overview

R consumption statistics

R ASSYST PLUS service interval dis-

( Y page 101).

( Y page 112)

play ( Y page 191)

Use the buttons on the multi-function steer-

R range ( Y page 113)

R Engine oil level* ( Y page 173)

ing wheel.

7 Telephone* menu ( Y page 113)

X Press the è or · button to select the

2 Audio*/DVD*menu ( Y page 103)

standard display.

R radio station ( Y page 103)

The number of menus shown depends on the

You can select the following functions in the

R CD player* ( Y page 104)

Operation menu by pressing the j or

optional equipment in the vehicle.

R audio drive or

k button:

The generic terms in the table overview are

media* ( Y page 104)

intended to help you navigate through the

R trip meter and total distance recorder

menus. The terms themselves are not always

R DVD video* ( Y page 105)

(standard display)

displayed in the multi-function display.

R tyre pressure loss warning ( Y page 179)

3 Navigation* menu (NAV)

For the Audio 5*, the on-board computer dis-

( Y page 105)

R digital speedometer or outside tempera-

plays the Audio* and Telephone* menus in

ture

English. The language for these menus is not

dependent on the language selected for the

multi-function display.

10 The menu is only visible when there is a display message.

* optional

102

Controls

On-board computer

Selecting a radio station

R ASSYST PLUS service interval display

( Y page 191)

You can only store new stations using the

R engine oil level* ( Y page 173)

audio system* or COMAND APS* (see sepa-

rate operating instructions).

Standard display

X Switch on the audio system* or COMAND

APS* and select Radio (see separate oper-

ating instructions).

X Use the è or · button to select the

Audio/DVD menu.

Audio 5*:

Digital speedometer (example)

X Press the j or k button to select the

X Press the j or k button to select

desired station.

digital speedometer 1 or the outside tem-

The type of search depends on the radio

perature.

station selection settings ( Y page 111).

The next stored station is selected, or the

1 Trip meter

Audio*/DVD* menu

station search starts.

2 Total distance

Use the functions in the Audio/DVD menu to

operate the audio equipment* or COMAND

Displaying the digital speedometer or

APS*.

outside temperature

i Please refer to the menu overview

If you have selected the digital speedometer

( Y page 101).

for the status line ( Y page 108), select the

outside temperature display here 11 .

Use the buttons on the multi-function steer-

ing wheel.

11 Vehicles for the United Kingdom: the outside temperature is displayed permanently.

* optional

103

Controls

On-board computer

Audio 20*, Audio 50 APS*or COMAND

i DAB* radio mode 13 (Digital Audio Broad-

APS*:

casting) (see separate operating instruc-

tions).

X To select a stored station: briefly press

the j or k button.

Operating the CD player (Audio 5*)

X To select a channel from the channel

list: press and hold the j or k but-

You can play MP3/WMA CDs in the

ton.

Audio 5* drive.

X To select a station using the station

X Switch on the audio system* and select the

search (only if no station list is received):

CD player (see separate operating instruc-

press and hold the j or k button.

tions).

CD player display (example)

X Press the è or · button to select the

1 Function (the CD number is also shown

Audio menu.

with a CD changer*)

X Press the j or k button to select a

2 Current track

CD track.

Operating the audio player or audio

media*(Audio 20*, Audio 50 APS*or

COMAND APS*)

Audio data from various audio devices or

media can be played, depending on the equip-

ment fitted in the vehicle.

1 Waveband 12

X Switch on the audio system* or COMAND

2 Station

APS* and select the audio player or

12 When station ; has been stored, the memory position will also be displayed.

13 Only for certain countries.

* optional

104

Controls

On-board computer

medium (see separate operating instruc-

Operating the DVD video*

Navigation* menu

tions).

X Switch on COMAND and select DVD video

In the Navigation menu, the navigation

X Use the è or · button to select the

(see separate operating instructions).

instructions from the navigation system

Audio/DVD menu.

appear in the multi-function display.

X Use the è or · button to select the

X To select next/previous track: briefly

Audio/DVD menu.

i Please refer to the menu overview

press the j or k button.

X Press the j or k button to select a

( Y page 101).

X To select a track from the track list

scene.

Use the buttons on the multi-function steer-

(rapid scrolling): press and hold the

ing wheel.

j or k button.

X Press the è or ÿ button to select the

Navigation menu.

X Switch on the audio system* or COMAND

APS* (see separate operating instruc-

tions).

Route guidance inactive

DVD changer display (example)

1 Current DVD (for DVD changer*)

CD changer display (example)

2 Current scene

1 Current CD (for CD/DVD changer*)

2 Current track

The current track will not be displayed in

audio AUX mode (Auxiliary audio mode: exter-

nal audio source connected).

Direction of travel display (example)

* optional

105

Controls

On-board computer

The direction of travel 1 appears in the multi-

X Press the è or · button repeatedly

Message memory menu

function display.

until either the original menu or the Mes-

Previous display messages can be called up

sage memory menu appears.

in the Message memory menu. The Mes-

Route guidance active

When there are display messages, 2 mes-

sage memory menu is visible only when

sages appears in the multi-function dis-

The multi-function display shows navigation

there is a display message.

play, for example.

instructions, for example:

i Please refer to the menu overview

X Use the j or k button to scroll

( Y page 101).

through the display messages.

G Risk of accident

The on-board computer only records and

Settings menu

displays messages and warnings from cer-

In the Settings menu, you will find the Set-

tain systems. For this reason, you should

always make sure that your vehicle is safe

tings To reset Press reset button for

3 seconds function, with which you can

to drive. You could otherwise cause an acci-

restore most settings to the factory settings.

dent by driving an unsafe vehicle.

You will also find submenus with which you

can make individual settings for your vehicle.

i All possible display messages are

explained in the "Practical advice" section

i Please refer to the menu overview

( Y page 202).

( Y page 101).

Switching off the ignition clears all display

Use the buttons on the multi-function steer-

messages except for the highest priority dis-

ing wheel.

play messages. When the causes of the high-

priority display messages are rectified, these

Resetting to factory settings

display messages will be erased.

For safety reasons, not all functions will be

reset: permanent Speedtronic* can only be

Displaying messages

set in the Vehicle submenu. The Settings

Use the buttons on the multi-function steer-

Headlamps function in the Lighting sub-

ing wheel.

* optional

106

Controls

On-board computer

Submenus in the Settings menu

menu will only be reset if the vehicle is sta-

X Press the æ or ç button to change

tionary.

the setting.

X Press the è or · button to select the

The changed setting is stored.

X Press the è or · button to select the

Settings menu.

X Press the è or ÿ button to select a

Settings menu.

X Press the j button to select submenus.

different display.

X Press and hold the reset button on the left

A list of submenus is displayed. The list

The following tables show the settings you

of the instrument cluster for approximately

contains more submenus than can be dis-

can make in the individual submenus. You will

three seconds.

played at the same time.

find additional information on the pages

A prompt appears in the multi-function dis-

shown.

play asking you to confirm by pressing the

reset button again.

Instrument cluster submenu

X Press the reset button again.

R Unit of measurement for distance

The functions of most submenus are

( Y page 108)

restored to factory settings.

R Language ( Y page 108)

X If you want to retain the settings, do not

R Status line display ( Y page 108)

press the reset button a second time.

The Settings menu appears again after

approximately 5 seconds.

Time/date submenu 14

X Press the è or · button to select a

X Press the æ or ç button to select a

R Time and date ( Y page 109)

different menu.

submenu.

The selected submenu is highlighted.

X Press the j button to select a function

within the submenu.

14 This function is not available on vehicles with Audio 50 APS* or COMAND APS*.

* optional

107

Controls

On-board computer

Selecting the unit of measurement for

Selecting the language

Lighting submenu

distance

X Press the è or · button to select the

R Constant headlamp mode (daytime driv-

The selected unit of measurement for dis-

Settings menu.

ing lights) ( Y page 109)

tance applies to:

X Press the j button to select submenus.

R Surround lighting* ( Y page 110)

R the total distance recorder and the trip

X Press the æ or ç button to select the

R Exterior lighting delayed switch-off*

meter

Inst. cluster submenu.

( Y page 110)

R the trip computer

X Press the j button to select Lan-

R Interior lighting delayed switch-off

guage.

R the digital speedometer 15

( Y page 110)

X Press the æ or ç button to select the

R the navigation instruction in the Naviga-

desired language.

tion* menu

X Press the j, è or ÿ button to

Vehicle submenu

R Speedtronic*

select a different display.

R Permanent Speedtronic* ( Y page 120)

X Press the è or · button to select the

R Radio station selection *( Y page 111)

Settings menu.

Selecting the status line display

X Press the j button to select submenus.

R Automatic locking feature ( Y page 111)

Vehicles for the United Kingdom: this func-

X Press the æ or ç button to select the

tion is not available.

Inst. cluster submenu.

X Press the è or · button to select the

Convenience submenu*

X Press the j button to select Display

Settings menu.

R Fold the exterior mirrors in when locking

unit Speed/odom.

X Press the j button to select submenus.

the vehicle* ( Y page 111)

X Press æ or ç to select km (kilome-

X Press the æ or ç button to select the

tres) or miles as the unit of measurement

Instr. cluster submenu.

for distance.

X Press the j button to select Status

X Press the j, è or ÿ button to

line display.

select a different display.

15 Vehicles for the United Kingdom: the digital speedometer always displays km/h.

* optional

108

Controls

On-board computer

Setting the date

X Press the æ or ç button to select the

A B C

status line display: outside temperature

X Press the j button to select Date Set

Set using the on-board com-

(Outside temp.) or speed (Speed).

day (or Date Set month or Date Set

puter

The selected display now appears con-

year).

stantly in the lower multi-function display.

Automatic GPS satellite recep-

X X

X Press the æ or ç button to set the

When you scroll through the Operation

tion

date.

menu ( Y page 102), you will see the display

X Press the j, è or ÿ button to

you have not selected.

select a different display.

X Press the è or · button to select the

X Press the j, è or ÿ button to

Settings menu.

select a different display.

Setting constant headlamp mode (day-

X Press the j button to select submenus.

time driving lights)

Setting the date and time

X Press the æ or ç button to select the

Time/Date submenu.

When you activate constant headlamp mode

Your vehicle may be equipped with one of the

and the light switch is set to M or U,

following audio systems*:

Setting the time

the parking lamps, dipped-beam headlamps

A: Audio 5* or Audio 20*

and licence plate lighting are switched on

X Press the j button to select Time

B: Audio 50 APS*

automatically when the engine is running.

Hours (or Time Minutes).

Turning the light switch to a different position

C: COMAND APS*

X Press the æ or ç button to set a

switches on the corresponding lights. Turn

value.

X You can see which audio system* is fitted

the light switch to B or U first if you

in your vehicle by referring to the separate

wish to switch off constant headlamp mode

operating instructions.

while driving in the dark.

Depending on the audio system*, the time

In countries in which constant headlamp

and date are received from GPS satellites and

mode is a legal requirement, Constant is the

cannot be set using the on-board computer

factory setting.

(see the following table).

X Press the è or · button to select the

Settings menu.

X Press the j button to select submenus.

* optional

109

Controls

On-board computer

X Press the æ or ç button to select the

X Press the è or · button to select the

Lighting submenu.

Settings menu.

X Press the j button to select Headlamp

X Press the j button to select Surround

X Press the j button to select submenus.

mode.

lighting.

X Press the æ or ç button to select the

X Press the æ or ç button to set the

X Press the æ or ç button to switch

Lighting submenu.

switch-on mode for the headlamps to Man-

the Surround lighting on or off.

X Press the j button to select Headl.

ual or Constant (constant headlamp

X Press the j, è or ÿ button to

delayed switch-off.

mode).

select a different display.

X Press the æ or ç button to activate

X Press the j, è or ÿ button to

or deactivate the Headl. delayed

select a different display.

Activating or deactivating the exterior

switch-off function.

lighting delayed switch-off*

X Press the j, è or ÿ button to

Switching the surround lighting*on/off

select a different display.

When you activate the Headl. delayed

To temporarily deactivate the switch-off

If the surround lighting is switched on, the

switch-off function, the exterior lighting

delay:

following lights will be switched on automat-

remains on for another 15 seconds after clos-

ically in the dark after you have unlocked the

ing the doors when it is dark. If the engine is

X Before leaving the vehicle, turn the key to

vehicle using the key:

switched off and then none of the doors are

position 0 in the ignition lock.

opened, or if an open door is not closed, the

X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition

R the side lamps

exterior lighting goes out after 60 seconds.

lock and back to position 0.

R the licence plate lighting

If you have activated the delayed switch-off

Delayed switch-off is deactivated.

R the front foglamps*

function and switched off the engine, the fol-

When you start the engine again, the switch-

lowing remain lit:

The surround lighting switches off automati-

off delay is reactivated.

cally after 40 seconds or when the driver's

R the side lamps

door is opened.

Activating/deactivating the interior

R the licence plate lighting

lighting delayed switch-off

X Press the è or · button to select the

R the front foglamps*

Settings menu.

If you remove the key from the ignition lock

X Press the j button to select submenus.

while the Interior lighting delayed

* optional

110

Controls

On-board computer

switch off function is activated, the interior

X Press the æ or ç button to select the

X Press the j button to select Automatic

lighting remains on for 10 seconds if it is dark.

Vehicle submenu.

door lock.

X Press the è or · button to select the

X Press the j button to select Audio

X Press the æ or ç button to switch

Settings menu.

the Automatic door lock feature on or

search.

off.

X Press the j button to select submenus.

X Press the æ or ç button to select the

X Press the j, è or ÿ button to

Frequency or Memory setting.

X Press the æ or ç button to select the

select a different display.

If the Frequency setting is selected, the

Lighting submenu.

station search is started. If the Memory set-

X Press the j button to select Inter.

ting is selected, the next stored station is

Activating or deactivating the Fold in

lighting .

selected.

mirrors when locking*function

X Press the æ or ç button to activate

X Press the j, è or ÿ button to

or deactivate Inter. lighting

When you activate the Fold mirr. in when

select a different display.

locking function, the exterior mirrors are

folded in when the vehicle is locked. If you

X Press the j, è or ÿ button to

Activating/deactivating the automatic

unlock the vehicle and then open the driver's

select a different display.

door locking feature

or front-passenger door, the exterior mirrors

fold out again.

When you activate the Automatic door

Setting the radio station selection*

When you fold the exterior mirrors in using

locking function, your vehicle will be cen-

This function is only available in conjunction

the button on the door with the Fold in mirrors

trally locked above a speed of approx.

with Audio 5*.

when locking function activated ( Y page 72),

15 km/h.

the exterior mirrors do not fold out automat-

The Audio Search allows you to set whether

i For more information on the automatic

ically. The exterior mirrors can then only be

a new station is searched for every time you

door locking feature, see ( Y page 61).

folded out using the button on the door.

switch on the radio* or a previously stored

station is selected.

X Press the è or · button to select the

Settings menu.

X Press the è or · button to select the

X Press the j button to select submenus.

Settings menu.

X Press the æ or ç button to select the

X Press the j button to select submenus.

X Press the æ or ç button to select the

Vehicle submenu.

Convenience submenu.

* optional

111

Controls

On-board computer

X Press the j button to select Fold in

X Press è or · to select After

mirrors when locking.

start.

X Press the æ or ç button to activate

X Press j or k to select After

or deactivate Fold in mirrors when

reset.

locking.

X Press the j, è or ÿ button to

select a different display.

Trip computer menu

1 Distance

You can use the Trip computer menu to call

2 Time

up or reset statistical data for your vehicle.

3 Average speed

i Please refer to the menu overview

4 Average fuel consumption

( Y page 101).

The trip computer is automatically reset From

1 Distance

You can select km or miles as the unit of

start when

measurement for distance ( Y page 108).

2 Time

R the ignition is switched off for more than

Use the buttons on the multi-function steer-

3 Average speed

4 hours

ing wheel.

4 Average fuel consumption

R 999 hours have been exceeded

The trip computer is automatically reset From

Trip computer from start

R 9999 kilometres have been exceeded

reset if the trip exceeds 9,999 hours or

The values refer to the start of the journey.

99,999 kilometres.

Trip computer from reset

X Press è or · to select After

start.

The values refer to the last reset of the func-

tion.

112

Controls

On-board computer

Resetting

X Switch on the mobile phone and audio

Telephone menu*

equipment* or COMAND APS* (see sepa-

X Using è or ·, select From start.

Functions and displays depend on the

rate operating instructions).

optional equipment installed in your vehicle.

X Press the j or k button to select the

X Press the è or · button to select the

function that you wish to reset.

You can place your mobile phone in the

Telephone menu.

mobile phone bracket* ( Y page 164), or set

X Press and hold the reset button on the left

up a Bluetooth connection to the audio sys-

of the instrument cluster until the values

Mobile phone on

have reverted to "0".

tem* or COMAND APS* (see separate oper-

ating instructions).

PIN code not yet entered

Calling up the range

G Risk of accident

Once you have inserted the mobile phone into

You must observe the legal requirements

the mobile phone bracket*, the multi-func-

X Using è or ·, select From start.

for the country in which you are currently

tion display shows the PIN display message.

X Press the j or k button to select

driving when operating a mobile phone in

X Enter the PIN using the mobile phone, Lin-

Range:.

the vehicle.

guatronic*, the audio system* or COMAND

The multi-function display shows the esti-

If it is permitted to operate a mobile phone

APS*.

mated range of the vehicle, based on the

while the vehicle is in motion, only operate

The mobile phone will search for a network.

current driving style and the fuel level. If

it when road and traffic conditions permit.

there is only a small amount of fuel remain-

You could otherwise be distracted from the

Mobile phone operational

ing in the fuel tank, a vehicle refuelling

traffic conditions, cause an accident and

You will see Ready or the name of the mobile

¿ appears instead of the range.

injure yourself and others.

phone network provider in the multi-function

display. If the operational readiness symbol

i Please refer to the menu overview

of the mobile phone goes out, your vehicle is

( Y page 101).

outside the transmission and reception

range. In this case you will see No Service

Use the buttons on the multi-function steer-

in the multi-function display.

ing wheel.

* optional

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Controls

On-board computer

Accepting a call

Redialling

rate operating instructions). If your mobile

phone is operational, you can select and dial

If you receive a call while you are in the Tele-

The on-board computer stores the most

a number from the phone book at any time.

phone menu, the multi-function display

recently dialled names and numbers from the

X Press the è or · button to select the

shows a display message, for example.

redial memory.

Telephone menu.

X Press the è or · button to select the

X Press the j or k button to call up

Telephone menu.

the phone book.

X Press the s button to switch to the

X Press the j or k button to select the

redial memory.

desired name. To scroll rapidly, press and

X Press the j or k button to select the

hold the j or k button for longer

desired name or telephone number.

than 1 second.

X Press the s button to start dialling.

The Connecting call... message

appears in the multi-function display.

The number dialled is stored in the redial

X Press the s button to accept the call.

memory.

You can still answer a call if you are not in the

The multi-function display shows the dial-

Telephone menu.

led telephone number. If the name is stored

in the phone book, it is shown instead of

Rejecting or ending a call

the telephone number.

X Press the t button.

X If you do not want to make a call, press the

You can still reject or end a call if you are not

t button.

in the Telephone menu.

Dialling a number from the phone book

You can enter new telephone numbers via the

mobile phone in the phone book (see sepa-

114

Controls

Driving systems

G Risk of accident

Driving systems

Cruise control*

Cruise control cannot take account of road

Overview of driving systems

Cruise control maintains a constant road

and traffic conditions.

speed for you. You must select a low gear in

The vehicle's driving systems are described

Always pay attention to traffic conditions

good time on long and steep downhill gradi-

on the following pages:

even when cruise control is activated.

ents, especially if the vehicle is laden or tow-

R Cruise control* and Speedtronic*, which

ing a trailer. By doing so you will make use of

Cruise control is only an aid designed to

are used to control the speed of the vehicle

the braking effect of the engine, which

assist driving. You are responsible for the

relieves the load on the brake system and

vehicle's speed and for braking in good

R Parktronic* and active parking assist*,

prevents the brakes from overheating and

time.

which can help you to find a parking space,

wearing too quickly.

to manoeuvre and park

G Risk of accident

R ECO Start-Stop function*, helps you to

Do not use cruise control:

Never depress the brake pedal continu-

save fuel

R in road and traffic conditions which do

ously while the vehicle is in motion, e.g.

not allow you to maintain a constant

The ABS, BAS, adaptive brake lights, ESP ®

never cause the brakes to rub by applying

speed (e.g. heavy traffic or winding

and STEER CONTROL driving safety systems

constant slight pedal pressure. This causes

roads). You could otherwise cause an

are described in the "Driving safety systems"

the brake system to overheat, increases

accident.

section ( Y page 55).

the braking distance and can lead to the

brakes failing completely.

R on slippery roads. Braking or accelerat-

ing could cause the drive wheels to lose

G Risk of accident

traction and the vehicle could then skid.

Do not change down for additional engine

R when there is poor visibility, e.g. due to

braking on a slippery road surface. This

fog, heavy rain or snow

could cause the drive wheels to lose their

grip and the vehicle could skid.

Cruise control lever

Use cruise control only if road and traffic con-

You can operate cruise control and variable

ditions make it appropriate to maintain a

Speedtronic with the cruise control lever.

steady speed for a prolonged period. You can

store any road speed above 30 km/h.

* optional

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Controls

Driving systems

Selecting cruise control

The LIM indicator lamp on the cruise control

When selecting another gear, press the

lever indicates which system you have selec-

accelerator pedal slightly to increase the

X Check whether LIM indicator lamp 2 is off.

ted:

smoothness of the gear change.

If it is off, cruise control is already selected.

When you depress the clutch pedal and

R LIM indicator lamp off:

If it is on, press the cruise control lever in

change to another gear, the engine speed

cruise control is selected

the direction of arrow 5.

can increase slightly while no gear is selec-

R LIM indicator lamp lit:

LIM indicator lamp 2 in the cruise control

ted.

lever goes out. Cruise control is selected.

variable Speedtronic is selected

R always drive at adequate, but not exces-

sive, engine speeds.

Storing and maintaining the current

R change gear in good time.

speed

R if possible, do not change down several

You can store the current speed if you are

gears at a time.

driving faster than 30 km/h.

X Accelerate the vehicle to the desired

Calling up the last speed stored

speed.

G Risk of accident

X Briefly press the cruise control lever up

1 or down 4.

Only select a stored speed if you know what

that speed is and whether it is suitable for

X Remove your foot from the accelerator

the current situation. Otherwise, sudden

1 To store the current speed or a higher

pedal.

acceleration or braking could endanger you

speed

Cruise control is activated. The vehicle

or others.

2 LIM indicator lamp

automatically maintains the stored speed.

3 Calling up the last speed stored

i Cruise control may be unable to maintain

X Briefly pull the cruise control lever towards

4 To store the current speed or a lower

the stored speed on uphill and downhill

you 3.

speed

gradients. The stored speed is resumed

X Remove your foot from the accelerator

5 To switch between cruise control and var-

when the gradient levels out.

pedal.

iable Speedtronic

Vehicles with manual transmission:

Cruise control is activated and adjusts the

6 Deactivating cruise control

vehicle's speed to the last speed stored.

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Controls

Driving systems

Setting a speed

Deactivating cruise control

Speedtronic*

X Press the cruise control lever up 1 for a

There are several ways to deactivate cruise

Speedtronic is used to make sure that you do

control:

higher speed or down 4 for a lower speed.

not exceed a stored speed. You must select

a low gear in good time on long and steep

X Keep the cruise control lever pressed until

X Briefly press the cruise control lever for-

downhill gradients, especially if the vehicle is

the desired speed is reached.

wards 6.

laden or towing a trailer. By doing so you will

X Release the cruise control lever.

make use of the braking effect of the engine,

The new speed is stored.

X Brake.

which relieves the load on the brake system

i Cruise control is not deactivated if you

and prevents the brakes from overheating

depress the accelerator pedal. For exam-

and wearing too quickly.

X Briefly press the cruise control lever in the

ple, if you accelerate briefly to overtake,

direction of arrow 5.

G Risk of accident

cruise control adjusts the vehicle's speed

Variable Speedtronic is selected. LIM indi-

Never depress the brake pedal continu-

to the last speed stored after you have fin-

cator lamp 2 in the cruise control lever

ously while the vehicle is in motion, e.g.

ished overtaking.

lights up.

never cause the brakes to rub by applying

Cruise control is automatically deactivated if,

constant slight pedal pressure. This causes

i Vehicles with AUTOTRONIC*:

for example:

the brake system to overheat, increases

When you decelerate the vehicle using the

the braking distance and can lead to the

R aquaplaning is detected

cruise control lever, AUTOTRONIC changes

brakes failing completely.

down if deceleration is insufficient.

R you press the clutch pedal for more than

four seconds on vehicles with a manual

G Risk of accident

Making fine adjustments in

transmission

Do not change down for additional engine

1 km/hincrements

R you move the selector lever to N while driv-

braking on a slippery road surface. This

ing in vehicles with AUTOTRONIC*

could cause the drive wheels to lose their

X Briefly press the cruise control lever up

grip and the vehicle could skid.

1 for a higher speed or down 4 for a

i The last speed stored is cleared when you

lower speed.

switch off the engine.

The last speed stored is increased or

reduced.

* optional

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Controls

Driving systems

Selecting variable Speedtronic

You can set a variable or permanent limit

variable Speedtronic is selected

speed:

You can use the cruise control lever to limit

X Check whether LIM indicator lamp 2 is on.

R variable for speed limits, e.g. in built-up

the speed to any speed above 30 km/h while

If it is on, variable Speedtronic is already

areas

the engine is running.

selected.

R permanent for long-term speed restric-

If it is not, press the cruise control lever in

tions, e.g. for driving on winter tyres

the direction of arrow 5.

( Y page 120)

LIM indicator lamp 2 in the cruise control

lever lights up. Variable Speedtronic is

G Risk of accident

selected.

Speedtronic is only an aid designed to

G Risk of accident

assist driving. You are responsible for the

vehicle's speed and for braking in good

If there is a change of drivers, advise the

time.

new driver of the limit speed stored.

Only use Speedtronic when you do not have

i The speed indicated in the speedometer

to accelerate suddenly to a speed higher

1 To store the current or higher speed, roun-

may differ slightly from the limit speed

than the stored limit speed allows. You

ded up to the nearest ten

stored.

could otherwise cause an accident.

2 LIM indicator lamp

You can only exceed the limit speed stored

Variable Speedtronic*

3 To resume the last stored speed or to

if you deactivate variable Speedtronic:

make fine adjustments in 1 km/h incre-

You can operate cruise control and variable

R using the cruise control lever

ments

Speedtronic with the cruise control lever.

R by depressing the accelerator pedal

4 To store the current or lower speed, roun-

The LIM indicator lamp on the cruise control

beyond the pressure point (kickdown)

ded down to the nearest ten

lever indicates which system you have selec-

5 To switch between cruise control and var-

It is not possible to deactivate variable

ted:

iable Speedtronic

Speedtronic by braking.

R LIM indicator lamp off:

6 Deactivating variable Speedtronic

cruise control is selected

R LIM indicator lamp lit:

* optional

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Controls

Driving systems

Storing the current speed

Deactivating variable Speedtronic

X Briefly pull the cruise control lever towards

you 3.

You can use the cruise control lever to limit

There are several ways to deactivate variable

the speed to any speed above 30 km/h while

Speedtronic:

Making adjustments in 10 km/hincre-

the engine is running.

X Briefly press the cruise control lever for-

ments

X Briefly press the cruise control lever up

wards 6.

1 or down 4.

X Briefly press the cruise control lever up

The current speed is stored. Speedtronic

1 for a higher speed or down 4 for a

X Briefly press the cruise control lever in the

rounds up or down to the nearest ten. You

lower speed.

direction of arrow 5.

will see the message "Limit" and the

LIM indicator lamp 2 in the cruise control

stored speed in the upper multi-function

X Keep the cruise control lever pressed until

lever goes out. Variable Speedtronic is

display for approximately five seconds. The

the desired speed is set. Press the cruise

deactivated.

yellow LIM indicator lamp lights up in the

control lever, up 1 for a higher speed or

Cruise control is selected.

instrument cluster.

down 4 for a lower speed.

Variable Speedtronic is deactivated automat-

i On downhill gradients, the speed can be

ically when you depress the accelerator pedal

Making fine adjustments in

exceeded despite Speedtronic. In this

beyond the pressure point (kickdown), but

1 km/hincrements

case, you will hear a warning tone and the

only if your current speed does not differ by

Limit exceeded message will appear in

more than 20 km/h from the stored speed.

X For a higher speed: briefly pull the cruise

the multi-function display. If necessary,

G Risk of accident

control lever towards you 3.

apply the brakes yourself.

It is not possible to deactivate variable

Speedtronic by braking.

Calling up the last speed stored

X Keep the cruise control lever pulled

towards you 3 until the desired speed is

G Risk of accident

i The last speed stored is cleared when you

set.

switch off the engine.

Only select a stored speed if you know what

that speed is and whether it is suitable for

the current driving and traffic situation.

Otherwise, sudden braking could endanger

you or others.

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Controls

Driving systems

Permanent Speedtronic*

Parktronic*

You can use the on-board computer to limit

G Risk of accident

the speed permanently to a value between

Parktronic is only an aid and may not detect

160 km/h (e.g. for driving with winter tyres)

all obstacles. It is not a substitute for atten-

and the maximum speed.

tive driving.

Just before the stored speed is reached, it

You are always responsible for safety and

appears in the multi-function display.

must continue to pay attention to your

You cannot exceed the stored limit speed,

immediate surroundings when parking and

even if you depress the accelerator pedal

manoeuvring. You could otherwise endan-

beyond the pressure point (kickdown).

ger yourself and others.

X Press the æ or ç button to select the

Setting permanent Speedtronic

G Risk of injury

desired setting.

X Press è or · to select the Set-

The following settings can be selected:

Make sure that no persons or animals are

tings menu ( Y page 106).

in the manoeuvring range. Otherwise, they

R Off

X Press the j button to call up the selec-

could be injured.

Permanent Speedtronic is deactivated.

tion of submenus.

Parktronic is an electronic parking aid using

R A limit speed between 230 km/h and

X Press the æ or ç button to select the

ultrasound. It indicates visually and audibly

160 km/h in increments of 10 km/h

Vehicle submenu.

the distance between your vehicle and an

X To select a different display, press the

X Press j to select Speed limit

object.

j, è or ÿ button.

(tyres).

Parktronic is automatically activated when

you switch on the ignition and release the

handbrake.

Parktronic is deactivated at speeds above

18 km/h. It is reactivated at lower speeds.

Parktronic monitors the area around your

vehicle using six sensors in the front bumper

and four sensors in the rear bumper.

* optional

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Controls

Driving systems

Ultrasonic sources such as an automatic

car wash, a lorry's compressed-air brakes

or a pneumatic drill could cause Parktronic

to malfunction.

Minimum distance

Centre

Approximately 20 cm

Corners

Approximately 20 cm

If there is an obstacle within this range, all

1 Example: sensors in the front bumper,

Top view

warning displays light up and a tone sounds.

left-hand side

If the distance falls below the minimum clear-

Front sensors

ance, it may no longer be shown.

Range of the sensors

Centre

Approximately 100 cm

Warning displays

The sensors must be free of dirt, ice and

Corners

Approximately 80 cm

slush, otherwise they may not function cor-

The warning displays show the distance

Rear sensors

rectly. Clean the sensors regularly, taking

between the sensors and the obstacle. The

care not to scratch or damage them

warning display for the front area is located

Centre

Approximately 120 cm

( Y page 196).

on the dashboard above the centre air vents.

Corners

Approximately 80 cm

The warning display for the rear area is loca-

ted on the roof lining in the rear compart-

ment.

! When parking, pay particular attention to

objects above or below the sensors, such

as flower pots or trailer towbars. Parktronic

does not detect such objects when they are

in the immediate vicinity of the vehicle. You

Side view

could damage the vehicle or the objects.

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Controls

Driving systems

Manual transmission:

two seconds. You have reached the mini-

mum distance.

Gear lever in

Warning display

R Rear area: from the sixth segment onwards,

Forwards gear

Front area activated

you will hear an intermittent warning tone.

At the seventh segment, you will hear a

continuous warning tone for a maximum of

Neutral

two seconds. You have reached the mini-

Reverse gear

Rear and front areas

mum distance. The continuous warning

activated

tone is muted immediately if you shift out

of reverse gear on vehicles with manual

transmission or if you select D or P on vehi-

AUTOTRONIC*:

Front area warning display

cles with AUTOTRONIC*.

1 Left-hand side of the vehicle

Selector lever at

Warning display

2 Right-hand side of the vehicle

Front area activated

Deactivating/activating Parktronic

3 Indicator segments

R orN

Rear and front areas

The warning display for each side of the vehi-

activated

cle is divided into five yellow and two red seg-

ments. Parktronic is operational if yellow indi-

No areas activated

cator segments 3 light up.

The gear lever or selector lever position*

One or more segments light up as the vehicle

determines which warning display is active:

approaches an obstacle, depending on the

vehicle's distance to the obstacle.

R Front area: following the sixth segment,

you will hear an intermittent warning tone,

after the seventh segment, you will hear a

1 Deactivating/activating Parktronic

continuous warning tone for a maximum of

2 Indicator lamp

If indicator lamp 2 is on, Parktronic is deac-

tivated.

* optional

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Controls

Driving systems

i Parktronic is automatically activated

G Risk of accident

when the parking space is measured. These

when you turn the key to position 2 in the

are not taken into account when the park-

Active parking assist is merely an aid and

ignition lock.

ing procedure is calculated, e. g. overhang-

may sometimes recommend parking

ing loads, tail sections or loading ramps of

spaces that are not suitable for parking.

Trailer towing*

goods vehicles. In some circumstances,

These might be, for example, spaces where

Active parking assist may therefore guide

parking is prohibited, driveways, unsuitable

Parktronic is deactivated for the rear area

you into the parking space too early. This

surfaces, etc.

when you establish an electrical connection

may lead to a collision. For this reason, you

Active parking assist measures the parking

between your vehicle and a trailer.

should avoid using Active parking assist in

space as you drive past it. Any later

such situations.

! Remove the detachable trailer coupling if

changes to the parking space are not taken

it is no longer required. Parktronic meas-

into account. This may be the case, for

G Risk of accident

ures the minimum detection range to an

instance, when the vehicle parked in front

The front of the vehicle will veer out in the

obstacle from the bumper, not the ball cou-

of or behind the space changes its position

direction of the oncoming traffic during the

pling.

or when an obstacle is moved into the park-

parking operation. In some cases the vehi-

ing space.

cle will also take you onto sections of the

Active parking assist does not relieve you

Active parking assist*

oncoming lane during the parking proce-

of the responsibility of paying attention. If

dure.

Active parking assist is an electronic parking

you rely solely on Active parking assist, you

You are responsible for safety at all times

aid with ultrasound. Ultrasound is used to

could cause an accident and injure yourself

and must pay attention to any road users

measure the road on both sides of the vehicle.

and others.

approaching or passing. Stop the vehicle if

A suitable parking space is indicated by the

You are always responsible for safety and

necessary or cancel the Active parking

parking symbol. Active steering intervention

must continue to pay attention to your

assist parking procedure.

can assist you during parking. You may also

immediate surroundings when parking and

use Parktronic ( Y page 120). When Parktronic

manoeuvring.

G Risk of injury

is deactivated, active parking assist is also

Make sure that no persons or animals are

unavailable.

G Risk of accident

in the manoeuvring range. Otherwise, they

Objects located above the height range of

could be injured.

Active parking assist will not be detected

* optional

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$ControlsDriving systemsDetecting parking spacesUse Active parking assist for parking spacesR Make sure that the tyre pressures arealways correct. This has a direct influenceR that are parallel to the direction of parking assist is switched on automat-on the parking characteristics of the vehi-ically when driving forwards. The system isR that are on straight roads, not at speeds of up to approximatelyR that are on the same level as the road, i.e.R The way your vehicle is positioned in the35 km/h. While in operation, the system inde-not on the pavement, for example;parking space after parking is dependentpendently locates and measures parkingon various factors. These include the posi-Parking tips:spaces on both sides of the vehicle. Whention and shape of the vehicles parked indriving at speeds below 35 km/h, you will seeR On narrow roads, drive as close to the park-front and behind it as well as the conditionthe parking symbol as a status indicator in theing space as the location. In some cases, Active park-instrument cluster. Active parking assist onlyR Parking spaces which are littered, over-ing assist may guide you too far into a park-displays parking spaces on the front-grown or partially occupied by trailer tow-ing space, or not far enough into it. In somepassenger side as standard. Parking spacesbars might not be identified it may also lead you across or ontoon the driver's side are displayed as soon asthe kerb. If necessary, you should abort theR Snowfall or heavy rain may lead to a parkingthe turn signal on the driver's side is activa-parking procedure with Active parkingspace being measured . If you wish to park in a space on the 's side, the indicator on the driver's sideR Pay attention to the Parktronic warningmust remain on. This must remain switchedR You can also engage forward gear prema-messages during the parking procedureon until you acknowledge the use of Act$

Controls

Driving systems

Detecting parking spaces

Use Active parking assist for parking spaces

R Make sure that the tyre pressures are

always correct. This has a direct influence

R that are parallel to the direction of travel.

Active parking assist is switched on automat-

on the parking characteristics of the vehi-

ically when driving forwards. The system is

R that are on straight roads, not bends.

cle.

operational at speeds of up to approximately

R that are on the same level as the road, i.e.

R The way your vehicle is positioned in the

35 km/h. While in operation, the system inde-

not on the pavement, for example;

parking space after parking is dependent

pendently locates and measures parking

on various factors. These include the posi-

Parking tips:

spaces on both sides of the vehicle. When

tion and shape of the vehicles parked in

driving at speeds below 35 km/h, you will see

R On narrow roads, drive as close to the park-

front and behind it as well as the condition

the parking symbol as a status indicator in the

ing space as possible.

of the location. In some cases, Active park-

instrument cluster. Active parking assist only

R Parking spaces which are littered, over-

ing assist may guide you too far into a park-

displays parking spaces on the front-

grown or partially occupied by trailer tow-

ing space, or not far enough into it. In some

passenger side as standard. Parking spaces

bars might not be identified properly.

cases it may also lead you across or onto

on the driver's side are displayed as soon as

the kerb. If necessary, you should abort the

R Snowfall or heavy rain may lead to a parking

the turn signal on the driver's side is activa-

parking procedure with Active parking

space being measured inaccurately.

ted. If you wish to park in a space on the driv-

assist.

er's side, the indicator on the driver's side

R Pay attention to the Parktronic warning

must remain on. This must remain switched

R You can also engage forward gear prema-

messages during the parking procedure

on until you acknowledge the use of Active

turely. The vehicle redirects and does not

( Y page 121).

parking assist by pressing the j button on

drive as far into the parking space Should

R You can intervene in the steering procedure

the multi-function steering wheel.

a gear be changed too early to achieve a

to correct it at any time. Active parking

sensible parking position, the parking pro-

When a parking space has been detected, an

assist will then be cancelled.

cedure will be aborted.

arrow towards the right or the left also

R When transporting a load which protrudes

appears.

! When unavoidable, you should drive over

from your vehicle you should not use Active

obstacles such as kerbs slowly and not at

parking assist.

a sharp angle. Otherwise you may damage

R Never use active parking assist when snow

the wheel rims or tyres.

chains or an emergency spare wheel* are

fitted.

* optional

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Controls

Driving systems

Parking

X To cancel the procedure: press the k

button on the multi-function steering wheel

G Risk of accident

or pull away.

Parktronic and Active parking assist are

merely parking aids and may not detect all

X To park using active parking assist: press

obstacles. They do not relieve you of the

the j button on the multi-function

responsibility of paying attention.

steering wheel.

You are always responsible for safety and

On the multi-function display, the message:

must continue to pay attention to your

Park Assist active Please acceler-

immediate surroundings when parking and

ate and brake the vehicle yourself

manoeuvring. You could otherwise endan-

appears

Example: Parking space detected

ger yourself and others.

G Risk of accident

1 Detected parking space on the left

2 Parking symbol

X Stop the vehicle when the parking space

When parking, you need to make sure that

symbol shows the desired parking space in

no obstacles are located in the vicinity of

3 Detected parking space on the right

the instrument cluster.

the vehicle during the entire operation.

Active parking assist will only detect parking

Active parking assist does not relieve you

X Vehicles with manual transmission: Shift to

spaces:

of the responsibility of paying attention. It

reverse gear.

R that are parallel to the direction of travel.

merely aids you by intervening actively in

Vehicles with AUTOTRONIC*: move the

the steering.

R that are at least 1.5 m wide.

selector lever to position R.

To stop the vehicle or avoid an accident you

On the multi-function display, the message:

R that are at least 1.3 m longer than your

need to apply the brakes yourself.

Park Assist Activate? Check vehi-

vehicle.

cle surroundings Yes: No: appears

A parking space is displayed while you are

X Let go of the multi-function steering wheel.

driving past it, and until you are approx. 15 m

X Reverse the car, being ready to brake at all

away from it.

times. When reversing, do not exceed a

speed of approx.10 km/h, otherwise active

parking assist will be deactivated.

* optional

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Controls

Driving systems

Cancelling active parking assist

i In tight parking spaces, you will achieve

ate and brake the vehicle yourself

the best parking results by reversing as far

appears.

You can cancel active parking assist at any

as possible. When doing so, also observe

time.

i You will achieve the best parking results

the Parktronic messages.

by waiting for the steering procedure to

X Stop the movement of the multi-function

X Stop as soon as Parktronic sounds the con-

complete before moving forwards.

steering wheel or steer yourself.

tinuous warning tone, if not before.

Active parking assist will be cancelled at

X Drive forwards and be ready to brake at all

Manoeuvring may be required in tight park-

once. The multi-function display shows the

times.

ing spaces.

message: Park Assist cancelled.

X Stop as soon as Parktronic sounds the con-

Vehicles with manual transmission: the mes-

tinuous warning tone, if not before.

sage Park Assist active Please shift

X Press the Parktronic button on the centre

Vehicles with manual transmission: the mes-

to a forward gear appears in the multi-

console ( Y page 122).

sage Park Assist active Please shift

function display.

Parktronic is switched off and active park-

into reverse gear appears in the multi-

Vehicles with AUTOTRONIC*: the message

ing assist is immediately cancelled. The

function display.

Park Assist active Please shift to

multi-function display shows the message:

Vehicles with AUTOTRONIC*, the message

D appears in the multi-function display.

Park Assist cancelled.

Park Assist active Please shift to

X Vehicles with manual transmission: When

Active parking assist is cancelled automati-

R appears in the multi-function display.

the car is stationary, shift to first gear.

cally if:

X Further gear changes* may be necessary.

Vehicles with AUTOTRONIC*: When the car

R a gear is changed* too early

As soon as the parking procedure is com-

is stationary, set the selector lever to posi-

R parking using active parking assist is no

plete, the message Parking assistance

tion R.

longer possible

finished Please take over appears.

Active parking assist immediately steers in

Active parking assist is now deactivated.

the other direction.

R you are driving faster than 10 km/h

Parktronic is still available.

On the multi-function display, the message:

R a wheel spins, ESP ® is activated or fails. In

X Manoeuvre if necessary.

Park Assist active Please acceler-

such cases the v warning lamp lights

X Always observe the warning messages dis-

up in the instrument cluster.

played by Parktronic ( Y page 121).

* optional

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Controls

Driving systems

A warning tone sounds. the multi-function

R the battery is sufficiently charged

ECO start/stop function*

display shows the message: Park Assist

R the brake vacuum is stable

The ECO start/stop function automatically

cancelled.

switches off the engine as soon as you stop

When active parking assist is cancelled, you

Conditions for the automatic engine

the vehicle and restarts the engine as soon as

must steer again yourself.

start

you prepare to pull away again. Each time the

engine is started using the key, the ECO

The ECO start/stop function automatically

Trailer towing*

start/stop function is activated.

switches on the engine if one of the following

For vehicles with a trailer coupling, the mini-

conditions is met:

Conditions for the automatic engine

mum length for parking spaces is slightly

R the brake pedal is released

switch-off

increased.

R the clutch pedal is depressed

If you have attached a trailer to your vehicle,

The ECO start/stop function automatically

you should not use active parking assist.

R the vehicle speed exceeds a certain thresh-

switches off the engine if all of the following

Once the electrical connection is established

old

conditions are met:

between your vehicle and the trailer, active

R the ECO button is pressed

R you have shifted to neutral

parking assist is no longer available. Park-

R the brake vacuum has decreased

R the clutch pedal is not depressed

tronic is deactivated for the rear area.

R the battery charge has dropped

R the brake pedal is depressed

R the vehicle speed is very low

R the demister function of Thermotronic* is

selected

R the engine has reached its operating tem-

perature

R the indicator lamp in the ECO button is lit

green

R the bonnet is closed

R the outside temperature is within the com-

fort range

* optional

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Controls

Driving systems

Activating/deactivating the ECO start/

If indicator lamp 2 is off, the ECO start/stop

stop function

function is deactivated. The engine will then

not be switched off automatically when the

vehicle stops.

i The next time that the engine is started

using the key, the ECO start/stop function

is automatically reactivated.

1 To activate/deactivate the ECO start/

stop function

2 Indicator lamp

128

Controls

Air conditioning

Overview of air-conditioning systems

The vehicle is equipped with one of the following air-conditioning systems:

Heatmatic 16

Air-conditioning system*

Thermotronic*

Heatmatic is a heating and ventilation system The air conditioning combines a heating and The Thermotronic automatic air-conditioning

without a cooling system.

ventilation system with a cooling system.

system combines an automatic heating and

ventilation system with a cooling system. You

can control the air conditioning separately for

the driver's and front-passenger sides.

16 Only in certain countries.

* optional

129

Controls

Air conditioning

General notes

i Ventilate the vehicle for a brief period

interval for replacing the filter, which is

during warm weather, e.g. using the con-

specified in the Service Booklet. As it

The air-conditioning system*/

venience opening feature ( Y page 86). This

depends on environmental conditions, e.g.

Thermotronic* controls the temperature and

will speed up the cooling process and the

heavy air pollution, the interval may be

the humidity of the vehicle interior and filters

desired vehicle interior temperature will be

shorter than stated in the Service Booklet.

out undesirable substances from the air.

reached more quickly.

G Risk of accident

Heatmatic/the air-conditioning system*/

Observe the settings recommended on the

i The integrated filter filters out most par-

Thermotronic* is only operational when the

following pages. The windows could other-

ticles of dust and completely filters out pol-

engine is running. Optimum operation is ach-

wise mist up. This may obstruct your view

len. A clogged filter reduces the amount of

ieved only when you drive with the side win-

of the traffic situation, thereby causing an

air supplied to the vehicle interior. For this

dows and panorama louvred sliding sun-

accident.

reason, you should always observe the

roof* closed.

* optional

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Controls

Air conditioning

Overview of air-conditioning system functions

Heatmatic

Function

Sets the temperature

Sets the airflow

Sets the air distribution

P Demists the windscreen

Switches the air conditioning on/

P Demists the windscreen

off

Ä Activates/deactivates air-

P Demists the windscreen

recirculation mode

1 Switches the rear window

heating on/off

131

Controls

Air conditioning

i Notes and recommendations on optimum

outside odours or when in a tunnel. Oth-

air conditioning:

erwise, the windows could mist up due

to a lack of fresh air in air-recirculation

R Activate the air conditioning by turning

mode.

control knob 3 clockwise to the desired

position (except position 0).

R Only use the "demisting" function until

the windscreen is clear again.

R Only use the "air-recirculation mode"

briefly, e.g. when there are unpleasant

Air-conditioning system*

* optional

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Controls

Air conditioning

R Only use the "demisting" function until

Function

the windscreen is clear again.

Sets the temperature

1 Switches the rear window

R Only use the "air-recirculation mode"

heating on/off

briefly, e.g. when there are unpleasant

P Demists the windscreen

outside odours or when in a tunnel. Oth-

Sets the air distribution

Ä Activates/deactivates air-

erwise, the windows could mist up due

P Demists the windscreen

recirculation mode

to a lack of fresh air in air-recirculation

mode.

Sets the airflow

œ Switches cooling with air

dehumidification on/off

Switches the air conditioning on/

off

i Notes and recommendations on optimum

P Demists the windscreen

air conditioning:

R Activate the air conditioning by turning

control knob 3 clockwise to the desired

position (except position 0).

R Set the temperature to 22 †.

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Controls

Air conditioning

Thermotronic*

Function

Q Sets the airflow

´ Switches the air conditioning

T Switches the residual heat

on/off

function on/off

U Controls the air conditioning

$ Increases the temperature,

Sets the air distribution

automatically

right

œ Switches cooling with air

| Demists the windscreen

1 Switches the rear window

dehumidification on/off

$ Increases the temperature,

heating on/off

% Reduces the temperature,

left

right

* optional

134

Controls

Air conditioning

Thermotronic*

Switching the air conditioning on/off

Function

X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition

i When the air conditioning is switched off,

Display

lock.

the air supply and air circulation are also

% Reduces the temperature, left

switched off. Only select this setting briefly,

X To activate: press the ´ button.

otherwise the windows may mist up.

The indicator lamp in the ´ button goes

Ä Activates/deactivates air-

out. The previously selected settings come

recirculation mode

i Activate the air conditioning primarily

into effect again.

using the U button.

i Notes and recommendations on optimum

X Press the U button.

Heatmatic/air-conditioning system*

air conditioning:

The indicator lamp in the U button

X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition

R Activate the air conditioning using

comes on. Airflow and air distribution are

the U and œ buttons. The indica-

lock.

set to automatic mode.

tor lamps on the U and œ buttons

X To activate: turn thumbwheel 3 clock-

X To deactivate: press the ´ button.

light up.

wise to the desired position (apart from the

The indicator lamp in the ´ button

0 position) ( Y page 131), ( Y page 132).

comes on.

R Set the temperature to 22 †.

X To deactivate: turn thumbwheel 3 anti-

R Only use the "demisting" function until

clockwise to position 0 ( Y page 131),

the windscreen is clear again.

( Y page 132).

R Only use the "air-recirculation mode"

briefly, e.g. when there are unpleasant

outside odours or when in a tunnel. Oth-

erwise, the windows could mist up due

to a lack of fresh air in air-recirculation

mode.

R You can use the residual heat to heat or

ventilate the vehicle interior after you

have switched off the ignition.

* optional

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Controls

Air conditioning

X To switch on: press the œ button.

X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition

Switching cooling with air dehumidi-

lock.

fication on/off

The indicator lamp in the œ button lights

up.

X Set the desired temperature.

The "cooling with dehumidification" function

X To deactivate: press the œ button.

X To activate: press the U button.

is only available when the engine is running.

The indicator lamp in the œ button goes

The indicator lamp in the U button

The air inside the vehicle is cooled and dehu-

out. The cooling with air dehumidification

comes on. Automatic air distribution and

midified according to the temperature selec-

function has a delayed switch-off feature.

airflow are activated.

ted. This prevents the windows from misting

up.

X To deactivate: press the U button.

G Risk of accident

The indicator lamp in the U button goes

Controlling the air conditioning auto-

out. The airflow is regulated to the level set.

If the "cooling with air dehumidification"

matically

The air distribution is set to the b posi-

function is deactivated, the air inside the

Only Thermotronic* features the "control air

vehicle will not be cooled (during warm

tion.

conditioning automatically" function.

weather) or dehumidified. The windows

In automatic mode, the set temperature is

could mist up more quickly. This may pre-

Setting the temperature

maintained automatically at a constant level.

vent you from observing the traffic condi-

The system automatically regulates the tem-

tions, thereby causing an accident.

Heatmatic/air-conditioning system*

perature of the dispensed air, the airflow and

H Environmental note

the air distribution.

You can set the temperature for the entire

The cooling system uses the refrigerant

The automatic air conditioning will achieve

vehicle.

R134A. This refrigerant does not damage

optimal operation if "cooling with air dehu-

X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition

the earth's ozone layer.

midification" is also activated. If necessary,

lock.

cooling with air dehumidification can be deac-

X To increase/reduce: turn thumb-

Condensation may drip from the underside of

tivated.

wheel 1 clockwise or anti-clockwise

the vehicle when Thermatic is in cooling

( Y page 131), ( Y page 132). Only adjust the

mode.

temperature in small increments. Start at

The "cooling with air dehumidification" func-

22 †. 17

tion is only available with air conditioning* or

Thermotronic*.

17 Vehicles with air conditioning*

* optional

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Controls

Air conditioning

Adjusting the side air vents

Thermotronic*

ice, snow and foliage, to guarantee the sup-

ply of fresh air into the vehicle interior.

Different temperatures can be set for the

R never cover the vents or air inlet and outlet

driver's and front-passenger sides.

grilles in the vehicle interior.

X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition

lock.

i Position the sliders for the centre air

X To increase/reduce: press the $ or

vents in the central detent position for vir-

tually draught-free ventilation.

% button. Only change the temperature

setting in small increments. Start at 22 †.

Setting the centre air vents

The temperature is shown in the display.

Adjusting the air vents

X To open/close: turn thumbwheel 3 up or

G Risk of injury

down.

Very hot or very cold air can flow from the

i Demister vent 1 is never shut com-

air vents. This could cause burns or frost-

pletely, even if side air vent 2 is shut.

bite to bare skin in the immediate vicinity

of the vents. Keep bare skin away from

Setting the glove compartment air

these air outlets. If necessary, direct the

vent*

airflow away to a different area of the vehi-

cle interior.

The glove compartment can be ventilated, for

1 Centre air vent, left

instance, to cool its contents, when the air

Please observe the following notes to ensure

2 Centre air vent, right

conditioning*/Thermotronic* is activated.

that the air can flow freely through the air

3 Thumbwheel for centre air vent, right

The level of airflow depends on the airflow and

vents:

4 Thumbwheel for centre air vent, left

air distribution settings.

R keep the air inlet between the windscreen

X To open/close: turn thumbwheels 3 and

and the bonnet free of deposits, such as

! Close the glove compartment air vent

4 up or down.

when heating mode is activated. Open the

air vent and activate "cooling with air dehu-

* optional

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Controls

Air conditioning

Setting the rear-compartment air vents

midification" if the outside temperature is

Setting the air distribution

high. Otherwise, temperature-sensitive

Heatmatic/air-conditioning system*

items stored in the glove compartment

could be damaged.

X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition

lock.

X Turn thumbwheel 5 to the corresponding

symbol ( Y page 131), ( Y page 132). The

thumbwheel can also be turned to the area

between two symbols.

Thermotronic*

1 Rear-compartment air vent, left

X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition

2 Rear-compartment air vent, right

lock.

3 Thumbwheel for rear-compartment air

X Turn thumbwheel 9 to the corresponding

1 Air vent thumbwheel

vents

symbol ( Y page 134). The thumbwheel can

2 Air vent

also be turned to the area between two

X To open/close: turn thumbwheel 3 to the

symbols.

X To open/close: turn thumbwheel 1

left or right.

clockwise or anti-clockwise.

* optional

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Controls

Air conditioning

Thermotronic*

Setting the airflow

Demisting the windscreen

X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition

Heatmatic/air-conditioning system*

i You should only select the "demisting"

lock.

function until the windscreen is clear again.

X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition

X To activate: press the | button.

lock.

Heatmatic/air-conditioning system*

The indicator lamp in the | button

X To increase/reduce: turn thumbwheel

comes on.

X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition

3 clockwise or anti-clockwise

The system automatically switches to the

lock.

( Y page 131), ( Y page 132).

following functions:

X To activate: switch on the cooling with air

R cooling with air dehumidification on

dehumidification. 18

Thermotronic*

R high airflow

X Deactivate air-recirculation mode.

X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition

X Turn thumbwheel 1 clockwise to

R high temperature

lock.

P ( Y page 131), ( Y page 132).

R air distribution to the windscreen and

X To increase/reduce: turn thumbwheel

X Turn thumbwheel 3 clockwise to

front side windows

1 clockwise or anti-clockwise

P ( Y page 131), ( Y page 132).

( Y page 134).

R air-recirculation mode off

X Turn thumbwheel 5 clockwise or anti-

X To switch off: press the | button.

clockwise to P ( Y page 131),

The indicator lamp in the | button goes

( Y page 132).

out. The previously selected settings come

X To deactivate: turn thumbwheels 1, 3

into effect again. The cooling with air dehu-

and 5 to the desired position (apart from

midification function remains on. Air-recir-

the P position) ( Y page 131),

culation mode remains deactivated.

( Y page 132).

X Press the U button.

The indicator lamp in the | button goes

out. Airflow and air distribution are set to

automatic mode.

18 Only vehicles with an air-conditioning system*

* optional

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Controls

Air conditioning

Demisting the windows

Switching the rear window heating

on/off

X Press one of the $ or % temperature

Windows misted up on the inside

buttons.

G Risk of accident

The indicator lamp in the | button goes

X Activate the "cooling with air dehumidifica-

Clear all windows of ice or snow before set-

out. The air distribution is directed towards

tion" function 19 .

ting off. Impaired visibility could otherwise

the windscreen. The air conditioning

X Activate the automatic air conditioning. 20

endanger you and others.

switches to manual mode.

X If the windows continue to mist up, activate

the "demisting" function.

i The rear window heating has a high cur-

X Turn thumbwheel 1 clockwise or anti-

rent draw. You should therefore switch it

clockwise ( Y page 134).

Windows misted up on the outside

off as soon as the window is clear, as it only

The indicator lamp in the | button goes

switches off automatically after several

X Activate the windscreen wipers.

out. The air distribution is directed towards

minutes.

the windscreen. The air conditioning

X Turn the air distribution thumbwheel to the

switches to manual mode.

Y or a symbol.

i If the battery voltage is too low, the rear

window heating may switch off.

i You should only select this setting until

the windscreen is clear again.

X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition

lock.

X To activate, press the 1 21 /F 22 but-

ton.

The indicator lamp in the 1/F but-

ton lights up or goes out.

19 Vehicles with air conditioning*/Thermotronic*.

20 Vehicles with Thermotronic*.

21 Vehicles with an air-conditioning system*/Thermotronic*.

22 Vehicles with Heatmatic.

* optional

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Controls

Air conditioning

X To deactivate: press the Ä button.

Activating/deactivating air-recircula-

window moves. If there is a risk of entrap-

tion mode

The indicator lamp in the Ä button goes

ment, press the Ä button again. Press

out.

the button for stopping, opening or closing

You can deactivate the flow of fresh air if

the side windows in the opposite direction

unpleasant odours are entering the vehicle

i Air-recirculation mode switches off auto-

as appropriate.

from outside. The air already inside the vehi-

matically:

Make sure that nobody can become trap-

cle will then be recirculated.

R after approximately five minutes at out-

ped as the panorama louvred sliding sun-

G Risk of accident

side temperatures below approximately

roof* is opened and closed. If there is a risk

Only switch over to air-recirculation mode

7†

of entrapment, press the Ä button

briefly at low outside temperatures. Other-

R after approximately 5 minutes if cooling

again. Press the button for stopping, open-

wise, the windows could mist up, thus

with air dehumidification 23 is switched

ing or closing the panorama louvred sun-

impairing visibility and endangering your-

off

roof* in the opposite direction as appropri-

self and others. This may prevent you from

ate.

R after approximately 30 minutes at out-

observing the traffic conditions, thereby

side temperatures above approximately

causing an accident.

X Convenience closing: press and hold

7†

the Ä button until the side windows and

X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition

the panorama louvred sliding sunroof*

lock.

Convenience opening/closing feature

have closed.

X To activate: press the Ä button.

The indicator lamp in the Ä button lights

G Risk of injury

The indicator lamp in the Ä button lights

up. Air-recirculation mode is activated.

Make sure that nobody can become trap-

up.

ped between the side window and the door

X Convenience opening: press and hold the

i Air-recirculation mode is activated auto-

frame as the side windows are opened and

Ä button until the side windows have

matically at high outside temperatures.

closed. Do not place objects or lean against

returned to the original position.

When air-recirculation mode is activated

the side windows when they are being

The indicator lamp in the Ä button goes

automatically, the indicator lamp in the

opened or closed. You or the objects could

out. Air-recirculation mode is deactivated.

Ä button is not lit.

be drawn in or become trapped between

The panorama louvred sliding sunroof*

the side window and the door frame as the

Outside air is added after about 30

moves to the ventilation position.

minutes.

23 Vehicles with air conditioning*/Thermotronic*.

* optional

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Controls

Roof

X To deactivate: press the T button.

i If you open the side windows or the pan-

Roof

The indicator lamp in the T button goes

orama louvred sliding sunroof* manually

Panorama roof*

after closing with the convenience closing

out.

feature, they will remain in this position

G Risk of injury

i The residual heat automatically switches

when opened using the convenience open-

off after around 30 minutes or if:

The glass in the panorama sunroof* could

ing feature.

break in an accident.

R the ignition is switched on

If you are not wearing a seat belt, there is

R the battery voltage drops

Switching the residual heat on/off

a risk that you could be thrown through the

opening in the event of the vehicle over-

The "residual heat" function is only available

turning. Therefore, always wear a seat belt

with Thermotronic*.

to reduce the risk of injuries.

It is possible to make use of the residual heat

of the engine to continue heating the station-

ary vehicle for up to 30 minutes after the

Panorama louvred sliding sunroof*

engine has been switched off. The heating

G Risk of injury

time depends on the set interior temperature.

Make sure that nobody can become trap-

i The blower will run at a low speed regard-

ped when closing the panorama louvred

less of the airflow setting.

sliding sunroof. If danger threatens, release

the switch and press the switch again to

i If you activate the "residual heat" function

reopen the panorama louvred sliding sun-

at high temperatures, only the ventilation

roof.

will be activated. The blower runs at

medium speed.

G Risk of injury

X Turn the key to position 0 in the ignition

Never leave children unsupervised in the

lock or remove it.

vehicle. Always remove the key from the

X To activate: press the T button.

ignition lock, even if you are leaving the

The indicator lamp in the T button lights

vehicle only briefly.

up.

* optional

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$ControlsRoofVentilation positionOpening and closing the cover*! Only open the panorama louvred slidingsunroof if it is free of snow and ice. Other-To ventilate the vehicle, you can lift the rearwise, malfunctions may of the first pane on the panoramaDo not allow anything to protrude from thelouvred sliding louvred sliding sunroof. TheX Press the switch in the direction ofseals could otherwise be 1 and panorama louvred sliding sunroofi You can also set the panorama louvredstops in the ventilation sunroof to the ventilation positionfrom the outside by using the "ConvenienceOpeningopening" feature ( Y page 86).The switch is in the overhead control panel.X Press the switch in the direction ofCover 1 for the panorama louvred slidingarrow 1 and and the panorama roof shields theThe panorama louvred sliding sunroofvehicle interior from in the ventilation is possible to open and close the cover byX Press the switch in the direction ofhand regardless of the position of the pano-arrow 1 again and hold until the desiredrama louvred sliding has been Press the switch in the direction ofarrow 2 and hold until the desired position1 To openhas been reached or the panorama louvred2 To closesliding sunroof is closed.X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignitionlock.Z* optional143$

Controls

Roof

Ventilation position

Opening and closing the cover*

! Only open the panorama louvred sliding

sunroof if it is free of snow and ice. Other-

To ventilate the vehicle, you can lift the rear

wise, malfunctions may occur.

edge of the first pane on the panorama

Do not allow anything to protrude from the

louvred sliding sunroof.

panorama louvred sliding sunroof. The

X Press the switch in the direction of

seals could otherwise be damaged.

arrow 1 and hold.

The panorama louvred sliding sunroof

i You can also set the panorama louvred

stops in the ventilation position.

sliding sunroof to the ventilation position

from the outside by using the "Convenience

Opening

opening" feature ( Y page 86).

The switch is in the overhead control panel.

X Press the switch in the direction of

Cover 1 for the panorama louvred sliding

arrow 1 and hold.

sunroof and the panorama roof shields the

The panorama louvred sliding sunroof

vehicle interior from sunlight.

stops in the ventilation position.

It is possible to open and close the cover by

X Press the switch in the direction of

hand regardless of the position of the pano-

arrow 1 again and hold until the desired

rama louvred sliding sunroof.

position has been reached.

Closing

X Press the switch in the direction of

arrow 2 and hold until the desired position

1 To open

has been reached or the panorama louvred

2 To close

sliding sunroof is closed.

X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition

lock.

* optional

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Controls

Loading and stowing

Cup holder in the centre console

X To open: fold down the rear seat armrest.

Loading and stowing

X Press the front of cup holder 1.

Cup holder

The cup holder slides out automatically.

The stowage compartments in the doors con-

! Do not fold the armrest up unless the cup

tain mouldings designed to hold bottles.

holder is closed. Otherwise, the cup holder

G Risk of injury

could be damaged.

Keep the cup holder closed while the vehi-

cle is in motion. Otherwise, vehicle occu-

Roof rack system* and ski rack*

pants could be injured by objects being

thrown around if you:

G Risk of accident

R brake sharply

An incorrectly secured roof rack, ski rack

1 Cup holder

R change direction suddenly

or load could work loose from the vehicle

and thereby cause an accident. Follow the

R are involved in an accident

Cup holder in the rear compartment*

roof rack/ski rack manufacturers' installa-

Only use the cup holders for containers of

tion instructions and special instructions

a suitable size and which have lids. Other-

for use.

wise, the drinks could spill.

The roof load raises the vehicle's centre of

Cup holders should not be used for hot

gravity, thereby affecting vehicle handling.

drinks. Otherwise, you may scald yourself.

You must observe the maximum roof load

of 50 kg. Always adapt your driving style to

the prevailing road, traffic and weather con-

ditions and drive with particular care if the

roof is laden.

! Mercedes-Benz recommends that you

1 Cup holder

only use roof rack systems which have

been tested and approved for Mercedes-

* optional

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Controls

Loading and stowing

Benz vehicles. This helps to prevent dam-

Observe the manufacturer's installation

G Risk of poisoning

age to the vehicle.

instructions.

Keep the tailgate closed when the engine is

Position the load on the roof rack in such a

running. Otherwise, you could be poisoned

way that the vehicle will not sustain dam-

by exhaust fumes entering the vehicle.

Luggage net

age even when it is in motion.

The handling characteristics of a laden vehi-

G Risk of injury

Depending on the vehicle's equipment,

cle depend on the distribution of the load

make sure that you can:

Only place lightweight items in the luggage

within the vehicle. You should therefore load

R open the panorama louvred sliding sun-

net. Do not use it to transport heavy, bulky,

your vehicle as shown in the illustrations.

roof* fully

sharp-edged or fragile objects. In the event

of an accident, the luggage net will not

R open the tailgate fully

secure the transported goods.

Loading guidelines

G Risk of injury

Secure and position the load as described

Observe the following notes when transport-

in the loading guidelines.

ing a load:

Otherwise, vehicle occupants could

R When transporting a load, never exceed the

be injured by the load being thrown around

maximum permissible gross vehicle weight

in the event of sharp braking, a sudden

or the permissible axle loads for the vehicle

change in direction or an accident. This also

(including occupants).

applies to seats which have been removed.

1 Covers

R Position heavy loads as far forwards and as

You will find further information in the

low down in the luggage compartment as

X Fold covers 1 upwards.

"Securing a load" section.

possible.

X Only secure the roof rack to the anchorage

Even if you follow all the loading guidelines,

R The load must not protrude above the

points under covers 1.

the load will increase the risk of injury in the

upper edge of the backrests.

event of an accident.

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Controls

Loading and stowing

R Always place the load against the rear seat

compartment floor will be increased when

backrests or the seat cushions if these

the load is lashed down.

have been folded forwards.

R The maximum load capacity of the stowage

Securing a load

well under the luggage compartment floor

Lashing eyelets

is 25 kg.

R Always place the load behind unoccupied

G Risk of injury

seats if possible.

Distribute the load on the lashing eyelets

R Secure the load with sufficiently strong and

evenly.

wear-resistant load restraints. Pad sharp

Otherwise, vehicle occupants could be

edges for protection.

injured by objects being thrown around if

you:

i Load restraints are available at any quali-

R brake sharply

fied specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-

Benz Service Centre.

R change direction suddenly

R If the rear seats are not occupied, insert the

R are involved in an accident

belt tongue on the outer seat belts into the

Please observe the loading guidelines.

buckle of the opposite seat belt. This

increases the restraining effect of the rear

Observe the following points or guidelines

seat backrests.

when securing loads:

R Secure the load using the lashing eyelets.

! Do not position the load on one part of the

folding luggage compartment floor only.

R Do not use elastic straps or nets to secure

The maximum load capacity of the folding

a load, as these are only intended as an

luggage compartment floor is 100 kg.

anti-slip protection for light loads.

Spread the weight evenly to avoid damag-

R Do not route lashing materials across sharp

ing the luggage compartment floor. If nec-

edges or corners.

essary, place a solid board under the load.

R Pad sharp edges for protection.

Please note that the load on the luggage

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Controls

Loading and stowing

Securing loads in the luggage compart-

Securing a load when the seats have been

R The load must not protrude above the

ment

removed

upper edge of the door trim.

There are four lashing eyelets in the luggage

R Long loads must only be placed low down

compartment.

and towards the front of the front-

passenger footwell.

! Load restraints must not be fastened to

the front right-hand mounting cup. Other-

wise, the contact switch for the front-

passenger seat could be damaged.

Rear seat removed

Securing a light load using a retaining

X Guide the load restraints in a cross pattern

net*

over the load, as shown in the illustration.

X Secure the load using the lashing eyelets

X Place the retaining net over the load.

or the mounting cups on the seats.

X Engage the retaining net hooks in the lash-

ing eyelets.

G Risk of injury

Example: 5-door vehicle

1 Lashing eyelets

Always stow the load so that it does not

interfere with driving the vehicle.

Through-loading feature*

X Secure the load using lashing eyelets 1 or

Avoid obstructing the driver's line-of-sight.

the mounting cups for the seats, if the seats

G Risk of injury

The load must not protrude above the upper

have been removed.

edge of the door trim if the front-passenger

Do not transport unsecured objects in the

seat has been removed.

through-loading facility.

Pad sharp edges for protection. This will

Otherwise, you and other vehicle occu-

reduce the risk of lacerations and prevent

pants could be injured by objects being

the load restraints from wearing.

thrown around the vehicle in the event of

sharp braking, a sudden change in direction

Observe the following notes:

or an accident.

* optional

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Controls

Loading and stowing

Removing the armrest

To enable you to use the maximum through-

loading opening and to prevent the armrest

from becoming dirty or being damaged, the

armrest should be removed ( Y page 148).

Opening the through-loading facility

2 Cover in the luggage compartment

3 Locking mechanism

1 Armrest

X Slide locking mechanism 3 in the direc-

X Fold down armrest 1.

tion of the arrow.

X Swing cover 2 to the side.

Cover 2 is held open by a magnet.

1 Armrest

X Fold down armrest 1.

Closing the through-loading facility

X Swing back cover 2 in the luggage com-

partment until it engages.

X Fold the armrest up fully if necessary.

2 Release

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Controls

Loading and stowing

X Pull release 2 upwards and hold it

X Align the armrest.

EASY-VARIO system*

securely.

X Slide the armrest back until it engages.

On 3-door vehicle variants, the "Variable lug-

The release drops down. Make sure that the

X Pull armrest 1 out towards the front.

gage compartment floor" ( Y page 155) and

red area 1 of the release is no longer visi-

Hold the side of armrest 1 as you do this,

"Removing the rear seat cushion"

ble. If it is still visible, the armrest is not

otherwise you could inadvertently open the

( Y page 151) functions are combined in the

locked in position.

cup holder.

EASY-VARIO system.

G Risk of injury

i The release remains in the open position

The armrests must be locked in position

after armrest 1 has been removed.

EASY-VARIO-PLUS system*

when the vehicle is being driven.

! Do not press the release down when the

On 5-door vehicle variants, the "Removing the

Otherwise, vehicle occupants could

armrest has been removed, otherwise the

rear seat cushion" ( Y page 151), "Removing

be injured by the armrest being thrown

armrest mechanism could be damaged.

the backrest" ( Y page 152), "Removable

around in the event of sharp braking, a sud-

front-passenger seat" ( Y page 156) and

den change in direction or an accident.

Fitting the armrest

"Folding backrest on the front-passenger

Nobody should travel in the vehicle sitting

seat" ( Y page 158) functions are combined

in the centre position in the rear compart-

in the EASY-VARIO-PLUS system.

ment if the armrest has been removed.

! Do not close the armrest unless it has

been locked in position, otherwise the arm-

rest mechanism could be damaged.

1 Red area

* optional

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Controls

Loading and stowing

Folding the rear bench seat forwards

X Pull seat cushion release handle 1.

Enlarging the luggage compartment

The seat cushion is unlocked.

The left-hand and right-hand rear seats can

X Fold the right-hand or left-hand seat cush-

be folded down to increase the luggage com-

ion forward.

partment capacity.

G Risk of injury

5-door vehicles

Make sure that nobody can become trap-

ped as you fold the backrests forward.

! To prevent damage, before the backrests

are folded forward:

R the head restraints must be pushed in

1 Belt retainer

fully

R the front seats must be as far forwards

X Insert the seat belt into belt retainer 1.

as possible

3-door vehicles

R the seat cushions must be folded forward

1 Seat cushion

or removed

X Fold left or right seat cushion 1 forwards.

1 Seat cushion release handle

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$ControlsLoading and stowing3 and 5-door vehiclesSwinging back the rear bench seatG Risk of injuryMake sure that the backrest is correctlylocked in position. The red lock verificationindicators on the left and right sides shouldno longer be visible. If they are visible, thebackrests are not locked in could then be injured in theevent of an accident, e.g. by objects beingthrown forwards from the luggage rear seat cushions*2 Backrest release handle4 Red lock verification indicator3 BackrestX Swing the backrest back until it engages.X Pull left-hand or right-hand release handleRed lock verification indicator 4 is no lon-2 on backrest 3 is unlocked.! Make sure that the seat belt does notX Fold the backrest forwards until it rests onbecome hinge fixtures ( Y page 152).X Swing the seat cushion backwards.X Move the front seats to the desired posi-tions.X Adjust the head restraints if necessary .X Move the front seats to the desired posi-tions.1 Belt retainerIf red lock verification indicator 4 is visible,X Insert the seat belt into belt retainer 1.this means the backrest is not engaged.Z151$

Controls

Loading and stowing

3 and 5-door vehicles

Swinging back the rear bench seat

G Risk of injury

Make sure that the backrest is correctly

locked in position. The red lock verification

indicators on the left and right sides should

no longer be visible. If they are visible, the

backrests are not locked in position.

Occupants could then be injured in the

event of an accident, e.g. by objects being

thrown forwards from the luggage com-

partment.

Removing rear seat cushions*

2 Backrest release handle

4 Red lock verification indicator

3 Backrest

X Swing the backrest back until it engages.

X Pull left-hand or right-hand release handle

Red lock verification indicator 4 is no lon-

2 on backrest.

ger visible.

Corresponding backrest 3 is unlocked.

! Make sure that the seat belt does not

X Fold the backrest forwards until it rests on

become trapped.

the hinge fixtures ( Y page 152).

X Swing the seat cushion backwards.

X Move the front seats to the desired posi-

tions.

X Adjust the head restraints if necessary .

X Move the front seats to the desired posi-

tions.

1 Belt retainer

If red lock verification indicator 4 is visible,

X Insert the seat belt into belt retainer 1.

this means the backrest is not engaged.

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Controls

Loading and stowing

X Grasp release handle 2 and pull seat cush-

! Vehicles with emergency spare wheel*,

ion 3 upwards.

loud speaker system* or sound system*:

You cannot stow any seat cushions under

X Remove seat cushion 3.

the variable luggage compartment floor*.

Fitting rear seat cushions*

X Fold hinge 4 upwards if necessary. Only

then can the seat cushion be slid in.

X Slide the seat cushion onto the fixtures

until it engages.

1 Seat cushion

i For easier alignment of the cushions,

X Fold left or right seat cushion 1 forwards.

observe the arrows on the rear of the seat

cushions.

4 Hinge

X Swing the seat cushion back.

X If the backrest is to be removed: fold down

hinge 4.

Removing the backrests*

If the backrest is only to be folded down:

X Fold the seat cushion forwards

leave hinge 4 as a support for the backrest

( Y page 151).

in the position shown above.

i Vehicles with TIREFIT kit:

You can stow the seat cushions under the

variable luggage compartment floor*.

2 Release handle

Vehicles with emergency spare wheel:

3 Seat cushion

You can stow a seat cushion under the var-

iable luggage compartment floor*.

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Controls

Loading and stowing

X Press seat belt buckle 1 on the grooved

X Pull left-hand or right-hand release handle

4 on backrest 5.

surface and remove seat belt buckle 1

Corresponding backrest 5 is unlocked.

from holder 3.

X Fold backrest 5 forwards past the vertical

i When the ignition is switched on an indi-

to an angle of approximately 20°.

cator is shows the status of the corre-

X Hold backrest 5 with your free hand and

sponding rear seats in the upper multi-

lift the backrest by pulling lever 3.

function display. If, for example, neither

seat belt buckle are is engaged, the mes-

i For greater convenience, there is a recess

sage: < No rear seat belt

on the rear of the 2/3 backrest which

engaged appears.

makes it easier to grasp the backrest.

1 Connector

X Remove backrest 5 from the vehicle

X Stow seat belt buckle 1 on seat belt

2 Connector holder

through the rear door.

buckle holder 2 on the vehicle floor.

3 Lever

X Pull holder 3 upwards and hold it securely.

Fitting the backrest*

Warning symbol on the connector of the rear seat

4 Backrest release handle

belt status indicator

1 Recesses

5 Backrest

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$ControlsLoading and stowingX Place the backrest, starting with the frontX Fit the seat cushions as well under the luggage com-seat feet, onto the locking bolts in recessespartment floorX Swing the seat cushion backwards.1.X Adjust the head restraints if necessary .The maximum load capacity of the stowageIf red lock verification indicator 2 is visible,well under the luggage compartment floor isthis means the backrest is not engaged.25 kg.G Risk of injuryG Risk of injuryMake sure that the backrest is correctlyYou should always close the luggage com-locked in position. The red lock verificationpartment floor if you are transportingindicators on the left and right sides shouldobjects in the stowage well under the lug-no longer be visible. If they are visible, thegage compartment are not locked in , you and other vehicle occu-Occupants could then be injured in thepants could be injured by objects beingevent of an accident, e.g. by objects beingthrown around the vehicle in the event of2 Red lock verification indicatorthrown forwards from the luggage com-sharp braking, a sudden change in an accident.X Swing the backrest back until it lock verification indicator 2 is no lon-X Fold back the seat the luggage compart-ger floor (3-door vehicles without var-X Make sure that the lever is lying flat on theiable luggage compartment floor)vehicle can remove the luggage compartmentX Take the connector out of the recesses onfloor to enable you to load and unload thethe vehicle well more easily.X Insert the connector back into the leverX To remove: raise the luggage compart-until you hear it floor to an angle of approximatelyi Make sure that you insert the connector45°.correctly into the lever, as the rear seat beltX Remove the luggage compartment will otherwise no longer be displayedin the instrument cluster.154$

Controls

Loading and stowing

X Place the backrest, starting with the front

X Fit the seat cushions as required.

Stowage well under the luggage com-

seat feet, onto the locking bolts in recesses

partment floor

X Swing the seat cushion backwards.

X Adjust the head restraints if necessary .

The maximum load capacity of the stowage

If red lock verification indicator 2 is visible,

well under the luggage compartment floor is

this means the backrest is not engaged.

25 kg.

G Risk of injury

Make sure that the backrest is correctly

You should always close the luggage com-

locked in position. The red lock verification

partment floor if you are transporting

indicators on the left and right sides should

objects in the stowage well under the lug-

no longer be visible. If they are visible, the

gage compartment floor.

backrests are not locked in position.

Otherwise, you and other vehicle occu-

Occupants could then be injured in the

pants could be injured by objects being

event of an accident, e.g. by objects being

thrown around the vehicle in the event of

2 Red lock verification indicator

thrown forwards from the luggage com-

sharp braking, a sudden change in direction

partment.

or an accident.

X Swing the backrest back until it engages.

Red lock verification indicator 2 is no lon-

X Fold back the seat cushion.

Removing/fitting the luggage compart-

ger visible.

ment floor (3-door vehicles without var-

X Make sure that the lever is lying flat on the

iable luggage compartment floor)

vehicle floor.

You can remove the luggage compartment

X Take the connector out of the recesses on

floor to enable you to load and unload the

the vehicle floor.

stowage well more easily.

X Insert the connector back into the lever

X To remove: raise the luggage compart-

until you hear it engage.

ment floor to an angle of approximately

i Make sure that you insert the connector

45°.

correctly into the lever, as the rear seat belt

X Remove the luggage compartment floor.

status will otherwise no longer be displayed

in the instrument cluster.

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Controls

Loading and stowing

X To fit: insert the luggage compartment

sharp braking, a sudden change in direction

floor into the guide rail at an angle of

or an accident.

approximately 45°.

X Fold the luggage compartment floor down.

Adjusting the height of the luggage

compartment floor*

Opening/closing the luggage compart-

The stowage well under the luggage compart-

ment floor (vehicles with variable lug-

ment floor can be increased or decreased in

gage compartment floor)

size as necessary. To do this, you can lock the

floor at two different heights. The upper catch

Opening the luggage compartment floor

gives a flat load surface when the rear bench

3 Bag hook

seat is folded forward.

X Press bag hook 3 ( Y page 158).

Raising the luggage compartment floor

Bag hook 3 slides out.

X Place luggage compartment floor 2 onto

bag hook 3.

Closing the luggage compartment floor

X Press in bag hook 3 until it engages.

X Swing the luggage compartment floor

downwards.

1 Handle

G Risk of injury

2 Luggage compartment floor

The luggage compartment floor must

X Pull handle 1 until it is vertical and then

be locked correctly when items are carried

1 Handle

swing luggage compartment floor 2

in it.

2 Luggage compartment floor

upwards.

Otherwise, you and other vehicle occu-

3 To raise

pants could be injured by objects being

thrown around the vehicle in the event of

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Controls

Loading and stowing

X Raise luggage compartment floor 2 using

X Move the front-passenger seat to its rear-

Removing/fitting the removable

most position.

handle 1 in the direction of the arrow 3

front-passenger seat*

and tug it upwards sharply.

X Disconnect connector 1.

Removing the front-passenger seat

A signal sounds. The lock for lever 2 is

X Lower luggage compartment floor 2

released. If the engine is running, the

again. To do this, push the luggage com-

! To avoid damage, the head restraint must

5 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF warning

partment floor away so that it engages in

be pushed in fully before the front-

the guide on the upper level.

lamp flashes and the 1 warning lamp

passenger seat is removed.

Luggage compartment floor 2 engages in

lights up after a short time.

the higher position.

X Move the front-passenger seat to its centre

position.

Lowering the luggage compartment floor

It is only possible to remove the seat with-

X Raise luggage compartment floor 2

out tilting it when it is in this position

slightly using handle 1 and tug it briefly

X Store connector 1 under the seat in such

towards you.

a way that the cable does not get caught

X Lower luggage compartment floor 2 again

on the seat frame.

slowly. To do this, press the luggage com-

partment floor into the lower level.

Luggage compartment floor 2 engages in

the lower position.

1 Connector

2 Lever

! Do not operate the lever until you have

pulled out the connector. The use of force

when opening will cause damage to

mechanical and electronic components.

* optional

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Controls

Loading and stowing

X Open cable box 3 and place connector

1 inside.

X Close cable box 3.

G Risk of injury

The front-passenger seat which has been

removed contains an active sidebag. Do not

attach a power source to the connector on

the seat, otherwise the airbag could inflate.

Store the seat out of the reach of children.

Fitting the front-passenger seat

G Risk of injury

The mounting cups must be free from dirt

and other items in order for the front-

1 Connector

1 Rear mounting cups

passenger seat to engage securely.

2 Lever

2 Front mounting cups

You must connect up the connector, so that

3 Cable box

the front-passenger airbag can deploy in

3 Connector

the event of an accident.

4 Cable box

X Swing lever 2 forwards and pull upwards.

If it is not connected and the engine is run-

5 Lever

The seat slides out of the front mounting

ning, the 5 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF

6 Seat frame

cups.

warning lamp flashes and the 1 warning

X Take hold of the seat at the back of the

X Take connector 3 out of cable box 4 and

lamp lights up after a short time.

backrest and at the front edge of the seat

place it at the front.

cushion.

X Take hold of the seat at the back of the

X Guide the seat through the front-passenger

backrest and at the front edge of the seat

door opening.

cushion.

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Controls

Loading and stowing

Folding back the front-passenger seat

X Guide the seat through the front-passenger

Folding backrest on the front-

backrest

door opening.

passenger seat*

X Move the seat into position over the mount-

X Push the backrest down slightly and pull

Folding the front-passenger seat back-

ing cups.

release handle 1.

rest forward

X Insert the seat hook into rear mounting

X Swing the backrest back until it engages.

cups 1.

X Push the front of the seat down until it

Bag hook

engages.

Lever 5 springs back to its starting posi-

There is a bag hook in the luggage compart-

tion. Only then is the seat correctly locked

ment on the left-hand side.

in position.

! The bag hook can bear a maximum load

X Route connector 3 over seat frame 6.

of 5 kg. Do not use it to secure a load.

X Insert connector 3 into the coupling on

the seat.

G Risk of injury

1 Release handle

Before starting off, make sure that the seat

has engaged properly.

X Push the backrest back slightly.

X Pull the release handle 1 and swing the

backrest fully onto the seat cushion until it

engages.

1 Bag hook

X To open: press bag hook 1 (arrow).

Bag hook 1 slides out.

* optional

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Controls

Loading and stowing

Rolling up the luggage compartment

X To close: press bag hook 1 until it

X Make sure that luggage compartment

cover

engages.

cover 1 is rolled up.

X Press the handle on the right underside in

X Unclip luggage compartment cover 1 and

the direction of the arrow 2.

guide it forwards.

Luggage compartment cover*

X Remove luggage compartment cover 1.

i You can fold up the part of the luggage

compartment cover which remains visible.

Fitting the luggage compartment cover

Removing the luggage compartment

X Align luggage compartment cover 1 in the

cover

hole on the left-hand side when viewed in

the direction of travel.

X Press the handle in the opposite direction

to the arrow.

X Allow luggage compartment cover 1 to

engage in the appropriate recess.

1 Luggage compartment cover

Stowage compartments

Pulling out the luggage compartment

G Risk of injury

cover

The stowage compartments must be closed

X Pull luggage compartment cover 1 back

when items are stored in them. Luggage

1 Luggage compartment cover

and clip it into the retainers on the left and

nets are not designed to secure heavy

2 To release

right-hand sides.

items of luggage.

You or other vehicle occupants could be

injured by objects being thrown around if

you:

* optional

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Controls

Loading and stowing

i In the glove compartment there are stow-

R brake sharply

age spaces for the following:

R change direction suddenly

R coins

R are involved in an accident

R pens

Sharp-edged and fragile objects must not

R credit cards and service cards

be placed in the luggage net.

i Depending on the vehicle's equipment,

Glove compartment

you will find installed in the glove compart-

ment either a CD holder*, an AUX-IN con-

nection* or a Media Interface*, which is a

1 Cover

universal interface for portable audio

equipment, e.g. for an iPod or USB device.

X To open: slide cover 1 forwards.

i Glove compartment ventilation*:

Stowage compartment/telephone

the glove compartment is ventilated by an

compartment* in front of the armrest

adjustable vent ( Y page 137).

Stowage compartment in the front

centre console

1 Handle

If your vehicle is not equipped with the smok-

i Depending on the vehicle's equipment,

er's package*, a 12 V power socket is fitted

there is a CD changer* in the glove com-

in place of the ashtray.

partment.

X To open: pull handle 1 and open the glove

compartment lid.

X To close: push the glove compartment lid

1 Stowage compartment

up firmly until it engages.

* optional

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Controls

Loading and stowing

Stowage compartment in the rear com-

X To open: briefly press the cover of stowage

X To open: raise the stowage box slightly and

partment

compartment 1.

pull it out using handle 3.

Stowage compartment 1 opens.

i Several CD jewel cases 2 can be stacked

in the stowage box. There is a catch 1 fit-

Stowage boxes* under the driver's seat

ted to stop the CD cases moving around.

and front-passenger seat

Stowage compartment under the arm-

The stowage boxes can store up to 2.5 kg.

rest*

1 Stowage compartment

X To open: pull out the top of stowage com-

partment 1 by the edge of the handle.

Stowage compartments in the luggage

The illustration shows the driver's seat

compartment

1 Stop for CD jewel case

1 Stowage compartment

G Risk of injury

2 CD jewel case

G Risk of injury

The stowage boxes can store up to 1.5 kg.

3 Recess

There is the risk of entrapment when sliding

The objects in the left-hand stowage com-

the armrest forwards or backwards.

partment should only be placed in the des-

ignated spaces and secured using the

X To open: slide the armrest forwards.

appropriate holders. Otherwise, the stow-

age compartment could open and you and

other vehicle occupants could be injured by

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Controls

Features

Mirror in the sun visor

Features

objects being thrown around the vehicle

interior in the event of sharp braking, a sud-

Mirror light* 1 only comes on if the sun visor

Sun visors

den change in direction or an accident.

is clipped into retainer 2 and mirror cover

G Risk of accident

5 has been folded up.

The stowage compartments are located in the

Keep the mirrors in the sun visors covered

luggage compartment on the left and right-

while driving. Otherwise, you could be daz-

Glare from the side

hand sides.

zled, impairing your view of traffic condi-

X Fold down the sun visor.

tions. As a result, you could cause an acci-

X Pull the sun visor from retainer 2.

dent.

X Swing the sun visor to the side.

Ashtray*

Ashtray in the cockpit

1 Handle

i The left-hand stowage compartment con-

tains the first-aid kit, the vehicle tool kit, the

1 Mirror light*

jack, the warning triangle and TIREFIT.

2 Retainer

X To open: turn handle 1 away from the

3 Retaining clip, e.g. for a car park ticket

direction of travel.

4 Vanity mirror

X Fold down the flap.

5 Mirror cover

1 Cover

2 Ashtray

* optional

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Controls

Features

X To open: slide cover 1 forwards.

X Make sure that the key is in position 2 in

Cigarette lighter*

Ashtray 2 opens.

the ignition lock.

G Risk of injury and fire

X To remove the insert: pull the insert up

X Slide cover 1 forwards.

Only hold the hot cigarette lighter by its

and out.

X Press in cigarette lighter 2.

knob. Otherwise, you might burn yourself.

X To refit the insert: press the insert into the

Cigarette lighter 2 will pop out automati-

Make sure that children travelling in the

holder until it clicks into place.

cally when the heating element is red-hot.

vehicle are not able to injure themselves on

the hot cigarette lighter or cause a fire with

Ashtray in the rear compartment

12 V socket

it.

The socket can be used for accessories with

a maximum power consumption of 180 watts.

Socket in the cockpit

A socket is fitted in the centre console on

vehicles with the non-smoker's package.

1 Ashtray

1 Cover

X To open: pull ashtray 1 out by its top

2 Cigarette lighter

edge.

X To remove the insert: pull the insert up

and out beyond the stop.

X To refit the insert: press the insert into the

holder until it clicks into place.

1 Socket

* optional

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Controls

Features

X Lift up the cover of socket 1.

Mobile phone*

relating to the possible health risk posed by

electromagnetic fields.

G Risk of accident

Socket in the luggage compartment*

To ensure optimum reception quality for

Observe the legal requirements of the

mobile phones in the vehicle, and to minimise

The socket is located in the left-hand stowage

country in which you are currently driving

mutual influences between the vehicle elec-

compartment in the luggage compartment.

regarding operating mobile communica-

tronics and mobile phones, Mercedes-Benz

tions equipment in a vehicle.

recommends the use of an approved exterior

If it is permitted by law to operate commu-

aerial. An exterior aerial conducts the elec-

nications equipment while the vehicle is in

tromagnetic fields generated by a wireless

motion, you may only do so when the traffic

device to the exterior of the vehicle; the field

situation allows. Otherwise, you could be

strength within the vehicle interior is lower

distracted from the traffic conditions,

than in a vehicle that does not have an exte-

cause an accident and injure yourself and

rior aerial.

others.

i There are various mobile phone brackets

Two-way radios and fax equipment used

that may be fitted to your vehicle; in some

without low-reflection exterior aerials can

cases, these are country-specific. You can

interfere with the vehicle's electronics and,

1 Socket

obtain these mobile phone brackets from a

thereby, jeopardise the operating safety of

qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a

the vehicle and your safety. Therefore, you

X Open the stowage compartment

Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.

may only use this equipment if it is correctly

( Y page 161).

connected to a separate reflection-free

The functions and services available when

X Lift up the cover of socket 1.

exterior aerial.

you use the phone depend on your mobile

phone model and service provider.

G Risk of injury

Inserting the mobile phone

Excessive electromagnetic radiation may

cause damage to your health and the health

X Open the telephone compartment

of others. Using an exterior aerial takes into

( Y page 160).

account current scientific discussions

X Place the mobile phone bracket into the

pre-installed fitting; see the separate

* optional

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Controls

Features

mobile phone bracket installation instruc-

Floormat on the driver's side

tions.

G Risk of accident

X Insert the mobile phone into the mobile

Make sure that there is sufficient clearance

phone bracket; see the separate mobile

around the pedals when floormats are

phone bracket installation instructions.

used, and that the floormats are properly

If the mobile phone is inserted in the mobile

secured.

phone bracket, you can speak to the person

The floormats must be secured at all times

you are calling using the hands-free system.

using retainers and studs.

You can operate the telephone using the

Before you drive off, make sure that the

s and t buttons on the multi-function

floormats are secure and rectify if neces-

steering wheel. You can operate other mobile

1 Press-studs

sary. A floormat which is not properly

phone functions via the on-board computer

2 Retainers

secured can slip and thereby interfere with

( Y page 113).

the movement of the pedals.

X Slide seat backwards.

When you take the key out of the ignition lock,

Do not place floormats on top of one

X To fit: place the floormat in position.

the mobile phone stays on but you can no

another.

longer use the hands-free system.

X Press stud 1 onto retainer 2.

If you are making a call and you would like to

X To remove: pull floormat off retainers 2.

take the key out of the ignition lock, first

X Remove the floormat.

remove the mobile phone from the bracket.

Otherwise, the call will be terminated.

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Controls for Your Mercedes A Class 4 Door Second Generation (2004-2011)

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