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Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster

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Problem

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

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The coolant level is too low.

The red coolant warn- If the coolant level is correct, the airflow to the engine radiator may

ing lamp comes on be blocked or the electric engine radiator fan may be malfunc-

while the engine is run- tioning.

ning.

The coolant is too hot and the engine is no longer being cooled

sufficiently.

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Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction

display.

X

Stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traf-

fic conditions, and switch off the engine.

X

Safeguard the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 184).

X

Leave the vehicle and keep a safe distance from the vehicle until

the engine has cooled down.

X

Check the coolant level and top up the coolant, observing the

warning notes (Y page 326).

X

If you have to top up the coolant frequently, have the engine

cooling system checked.

X

Make sure that the air supply to the engine radiator is not

blocked, e.g. by frozen slush.

X

Do not start the engine again until the coolant temperature is

below 120 †. The engine may otherwise be damaged.

X

Drive to the nearest qualified specialist workshop.

X

Avoid putting the engine under heavy load as you do so, e.g.

driving in mountainous terrain and stop-start traffic.

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The coolant temperature has exceeded 120 †. The airflow to the

engine radiator may be blocked or the coolant level may be too

low.

The red coolant warn-

ing lamp comes on

while the engine is run-

ning. A warning tone

also sounds.

WARNING

G

The engine is not being cooled sufficiently and may be damaged.

Never drive with an overheated engine. Driving when your engine

is overheated can cause some fluids which may have leaked into

the engine compartment to catch fire.

In addition, steam from an overheated engine can cause serious

burns, which can occur just by opening the bonnet.

There is a risk of injury.

X

Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction

display.

X

Stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traf-

fic conditions, and switch off the engine.

X

Safeguard the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 184).

Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster

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Problem

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

X

Leave the vehicle and keep a safe distance from the vehicle until

the engine has cooled down.

X

Check the coolant level and top up the coolant, observing the

warning notes (Y page 326).

X

If you have to top up the coolant frequently, have the engine

cooling system checked.

X

Make sure that the air supply to the engine radiator is not

blocked, e.g. by frozen slush.

X

If the coolant temperature is below 120 †, you can continue

driving to the nearest qualified specialist workshop.

X

Avoid putting the engine under heavy load as you do so, e.g.

driving in mountainous terrain and stop-start traffic.

Driving systems

Problem

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

·

The distance to the vehicle in front is too small for the speed

selected.

The red distance warn-

ing lamp lights up while

the vehicle is in motion.

X

Increase the distance.

·

You are approaching a vehicle or a stationary obstacle in your line

of travel at too high a speed.

The red distance warn-

ing lamp lights up while

the vehicle is in motion.

A warning tone also

sounds.

X

Be prepared to brake immediately.

X

Pay careful attention to the traffic situation. You may have to

brake or take evasive action.

For further information on the distance warning function of COL-

LISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS, see (Y page 70).

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Tyres

Problem

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

h

The tyre pressure monitor has detected a loss of pressure in at

least one of the tyres.

The yellow tyre pres-

sure monitor warning

lamp (pressure loss/

malfunction) is lit.

WARNING

G

Underinflated tyres pose the following risks:

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the tyres may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed

increase

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the tyres may wear excessively and/or unevenly, which may

greatly impair tyre traction

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the driving characteristics, as well as steering and braking, may

be greatly impaired

There is a risk of an accident.

X

Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking

manoeuvres. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.

X

Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 184).

X

Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction

display.

X

Check the tyres and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a

flat tyre (Y page 340).

X

Check the tyre pressure (Y page 364).

X

If necessary, correct the tyre pressure.

h

The tyre pressure monitor is faulty.

The yellow tyre pres-

sure monitor warning

lamp (pressure loss/

malfunction) flashes for

approximately one

minute and then

WARNING

G

The system is possibly unable to detect or register low tyre pres-

sure.

There is a risk of an accident.

X

Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction

display.

remains lit.

X

Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately.

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Useful information ............................ 306

Loading guidelines ............................ 306

Stowage areas ................................... 307

Features ............................................. 313

Loading guidelines

306

The handling characteristics of a laden vehi-

cle are dependent on the distribution of the

load within the vehicle. For this reason, you

should observe the following notes when

transporting a load:

Useful information

i This Owner's Manual describes all mod-

els, series and optional equipment for your

vehicle that were available at the time of

going to press. National variations are pos-

sible. Note that your vehicle may not be

equipped with all of the functions descri-

bed. This is also the case for systems and

functions relevant to safety.

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never exceed the maximum permissible

gross vehicle weight or the permissible axle

loads for the vehicle (including occupants).

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the luggage compartment is the preferred

place to carry objects.

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i Read the information on qualified special-

ist workshops: (Y page 24).

position heavy loads as far forwards as pos-

sible and as low down in the load compart-

ment as possible.

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the load must not protrude above the upper

Loading guidelines

edge of the seat backrests.

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always place the load against the rear or

WARNING

G

front seat backrests. Make sure that the

seat backrests are securely locked into

place.

always place the load behind unoccupied

seats if possible.

use the lashing eyelets and the luggage

nets to transport loads and luggage.

only use lashing eyelets and fastening com-

ponents that are suitable for the weight and

size of the load.

If objects, luggage or loads are not secured or

not secured sufficiently, they could slip, tip

over or be flung around and thereby hit vehicle

occupants. There is a risk of injury, especially

when braking or abruptly changing directions.

Always store objects so that they cannot be

flung around. Secure objects, luggage or

loads against slipping or tipping before the

journey.

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the maximum load capacity of the stowage

well under the luggage compartment floor

is 25 kg.

secure the load with sufficiently strong and

wear-resistant lashing material. pad sharp

edges for protection.

WARNING

G

Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust

gases such as carbon monoxide. If the tailgate

is open when the engine is running, particu-

larly if the vehicle is moving, exhaust fumes

could enter the passenger compartment.

There is a risk of poisoning.

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! Do not position the load on one part of the

folding luggage compartment floor only.

The maximum load capacity of the folding

luggage compartment floor is 100 kg.

Spread the weight evenly to avoid damag-

ing the luggage compartment floor. Place a

solid board under the load if necessary.

Please note that the load on the luggage

compartment floor will be increased when

the load is lashed down.

Turn off the engine before opening the tail-

gate. Never drive with the tailgate open.

WARNING

G

The exhaust tail pipe and tail pipe trim can

become very hot. If you come into contact

with these parts of the vehicle, you could burn

yourself. There is a risk of injury.

Always be particularly careful around the

exhaust tail pipe and the tail pipe trim. Allow

these components to cool down before touch-

ing them.

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Spectacles compartment

Stowage areas

Stowage compartments

Important safety notes

WARNING

G

If objects in the passenger compartment are

stowed incorrectly, they can slide or be

thrown around and hit vehicle occupants.

There is a risk of injury, particularly in the

event of sudden braking or a sudden change

in direction.

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To open: press marking :.

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Always stow objects so that they cannot be

thrown around in such situations.

Always make sure that objects do not pro-

trude from stowage spaces, parcel nets or

stowage nets.

Close the lockable stowage spaces before

Make sure that the spectacles compartment

is always closed while the vehicle is in motion.

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Stowage compartment in the front centre

console

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starting a journey.

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Stow and secure objects that are heavy,

hard, pointed, sharp-edged, fragile or too

large in the luggage compartment.

Observe the loading guidelines (Y page 306).

Front stowage compartments

Glove compartment

Illustration: vehicles with DIRECT SELECT

lever

X

To open: press the marking on cover :.

i Depending on the vehicle's equipment,

there may be an ashtray in the centre con-

sole instead of the stowage compartment.

X

To open: pull handle : and open glove

compartment flap ;.

X

To close: fold glove compartment flap ;

upwards until it engages.

There is a pen holder at the top of the glove

compartment flap.

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an iPod^®, iPhone^®or MP3 player; see the

separate operating instructions

a mobile phone bracket (Y page 318)

Stowage compartment in front of the arm-

rest (vehicles with automatic transmis-

sion)

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Stowage compartment under the driver's

and front-passenger seat

WARNING

G

If you exceed the maximum permitted load of

the stowage compartment, the cover is

unable to restrain the objects. Objects may be

thrown out of the stowage compartment and

hit vehicle occupants as a result. There is a

risk of injury, particularly in the event of sud-

den braking or a sudden change in direction.

Always observe the maximum load of the

stowage compartment. Stow and secure

heavy objects in the luggage compartment.

Vehicles with DIRECT SELECT lever

X

To open: press the marking on cover :.

i You can remove the non-slip mat and the

insert for cleaning. When removing the

insert you will have to overcome some

slight resistance.

The maximum permissible load of the stow-

age compartment is 1.2 kg.

Stowage compartment/telephone com-

partment under the armrest

X

To open: pull handle : up and fold

cover ; forwards.

On vehicles with a fire extinguisher instead of

a stowage compartment, the fire extinguisher

is installed under the driver's seat.

X

To open: on vehicles with moveable armr-

ests, make sure that the armrest is in the

rearmost position.

X

Press button : and fold the armrest up.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the

armrest can be moved backwards or forwards

in a longitudinal direction.

Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the

following may be in the stowage space:

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a multimedia connector unit with an SD

card slot and 2 USB ports, e.g. for use with

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Rear stowage compartments

Through-loading facility in the rear

compartment

Stowage compartment in the rear centre

console

X

To open: fold down seat armrest :.

X

Pull the centre head restraint on the rear

bench seat into the uppermost position

(Y page 109).

X

To open: pull down the top of stowage

compartment : by the edge of the handle.

i Depending on the vehicle's equipment,

there may be an open stowage space above

the stowage compartment.

Luggage nets

Luggage nets are located:

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in the front-passenger footwell

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on the back of the driver's and front-

passenger seat

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on the left and right-hand side in the lug-

gage compartment

beneath the parcel shelf

X

Slide locking mechanism = in the direc-

tion of the arrow.

Swing flap ; fully to the side.

Flap ; is held open by a magnet.

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Observe the loading guidelines (Y page 306)

and the safety notes regarding stowage

spaces (Y page 307).

X

To close: swing flap ; in the luggage com-

partment back until it engages.

Fold armrest : up fully if necessary.

Observe the loading guidelines (Y page 306).

Enlarging the luggage compartment

Important safety notes

WARNING

G

If the rear bench seat/rear seat and seat

backrest are not engaged they could fold for-

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X

Pull left-hand or right-hand release han-

dle ; of the seat backrest forwards.

The corresponding seat backrest : is

released.

Fold backrest : forwards.

Move the driver's or front-passenger seat

back if necessary.

wards, e.g. when braking suddenly or in the

event of an accident.

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The vehicle occupant would thereby be

pushed into the seat belt by the rear bench

seat/rear seat or by the seat backrest. The

seat belt cannot protect as intended and

could result in additional injury.

X

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Objects or loads in the boot/luggage com-

partment cannot be restrained by the seat

backrest.

This poses an increased risk of injury.

Before every trip, make sure that the seat

backrests and the rear bench seat/rear seat

are engaged before every trip.

! Before folding the backrest in the rear

compartment forwards, make sure that the

rear compartment armrest and the

cupholder are folded in. They may other-

wise be damaged.

X

Insert the seat belt into seat-belt holder :.

Folding the rear seat backrest back

Observe the loading guidelines (Y page 306).

! Make sure that the seat belt does not

become trapped when folding the rear seat

backrest back. Otherwise, it could be dam-

aged.

The left-hand and right-hand rear seat backr-

ests can be folded forwards separately to

increase the luggage compartment capacity.

Folding the rear seat backrest forwards

and back

Folding the rear seat backrest forward

X

Move the driver's or front-passenger seat

forward if necessary.

X

Fold seat backrest : back until it engages.

Red lock status indicator ; is no longer

visible.

X

If necessary, press the backrest head

restraints down fully (Y page 110).

X

Adjust the head restraints if necessary

(Y page 110).

X

Move the driver's or front-passenger seat

forward if necessary.

X

Move the driver's or front-passenger seat

back if necessary.

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Securing a load

Lashing eyelets

General notes

Observe the following notes on securing

loads:

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observe the loading guidelines

(Y page 306).

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secure the load using the lashing eyelets.

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distribute the load on the lashing eyelets

evenly.

:

Bag hook

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do not use elastic straps or nets to secure a

load. These are only intended as an anti-slip

protection for light loads.

do not route lashing materials across sharp

Parcel shelf

! The maximum load which may be placed

on the rear shelf is 2.5 kg.

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edges or corners.

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pad sharp edges for protection.

Luggage compartment

X

To remove: detach straps : from the tail-

gate.

X

Fold the parcel shelf downwards.

:

Lashing eyelets

X

Pull the parcel shelf out to the rear ;.

X

To fit: place the parcel shelf on the guide

Bag hook

rails on the left and right.

X

Push the parcel shelf evenly forwards using

both hands until it engages.

Fold the parcel shelf up.

Attach straps : to the tailgate.

WARNING

G

The bag hooks cannot restrain heavy objects

or items of luggage. Objects or items of lug-

gage could be flung around and thereby hit

vehicle occupants when braking or abruptly

changing directions. There is a risk of injury.

X

Only hang light objects on the bag hooks.

Never hang hard, sharp-edged or fragile

objects on the bag hooks.

! The bag hook can bear a maximum load of

3 kg. Do not use it to secure a load.

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Stowage well under the luggage com-

partment floor

Important safety notes

WARNING

G

If you drive when the luggage compartment

floor is open, objects could be flung around,

thus striking vehicle occupants. There is a risk

of injury, especially when braking or abruptly

changing directions.

Always close the luggage compartment floor

before a journey.

X

If the parcel shelf is not fitted: fold out

hook = on the underside of the luggage

compartment floor.

Fold out hook = on the underside of the

luggage compartment floor.

! The maximum load capacity of the stow-

age well under the luggage compartment

floor is 25 kg.

Under the luggage compartment floor you

can find a bracket for TIREFIT and the vehicle

tool kit, etc.

Opening/closing the luggage compart-

ment floor

X

Attach hook = to the luggage compart-

ment's upper seal ?.

^XTo close (if a parcel shelf is fitted):

unhook the loop from the hook on the

underside of the parcel shelf.

X

If the parcel shelf is not fitted: detach

hook = from upper seal ?.

Fasten hook = to the bracket on the

underside of the luggage compartment

floor.

Fold the luggage compartment floor down.

X

To open: open the tailgate.

Holding ribbing ;, press handle : down-

wards.

Handle : folds upwards.

Swing the luggage compartment floor

upwards using handle : until it rests

against the luggage compartment cover.

X

Press the luggage compartment floor down

until it engages.

X

If a parcel shelf is fitted: hook the loop on

the luggage compartment floor into the

hook on the underside of the parcel shelf.

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Attaching the roof carrier

Roof carrier

Important safety notes

WARNING

G

When a load is transported on the roof, the

vehicle's centre of gravity rises and the han-

dling changes. If you exceed the maximum

roof load, the handling as well as steering and

braking characteristics are severely affected.

There is a risk of an accident.

Always observe the maximum roof load and

adapt your driving style.

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Open covers : carefully in the direction of

the arrow.

Fold covers : upwards.

Only secure the roof carrier to the anchor-

age points under covers :.

Observe the manufacturer's installation

instructions.

! Mercedes-Benz recommends that you

only use roof carriers that have been tested

and approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.

This helps to prevent damage to the vehi-

cle.

Position the load on the roof carrier in such

a way that the vehicle will not sustain dam-

age even when it is in motion.

X

Ensure that, depending on the vehicle's

equipment, you can raise the panorama

sliding sunroof fully and open the tailgate

fully when the roof carrier is fitted.

Features

Cup holders

Important safety notes

You will find information on the maximum roof

load in the "Technical data" section

(Y page 404).

WARNING

G

The cup holder cannot secure a drinks con-

tainer in place during a journey. If you use a

cup holder during a journey, the drinks con-

tainer could be flung around and liquid could

be spilt. Vehicle occupants could come into

contact with the liquid and, in particular, be

scalded by hot liquid. You could be distracted

from the traffic situation and lose control of

the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident and

injury.

An incorrectly secured roof carrier or roof

load may become detached from the vehicle.

You must therefore ensure that you observe

the roof carrier manufacturer's installation

instructions.

i Vehicles with panorama sliding sun-

roof: if a roof carrier is fitted, the panorama

sliding sunroof cannot be opened. In order

to allow ventilation of the vehicle interior,

you can raise the panorama sliding sunroof.

If a roof carrier approved by Mercedes-

Benz makes contact with the panorama

sliding sunroof, the sunroof will lower

slightly but remain raised in the rear.

Only use the cup holder when the vehicle is

stationary. Only place containers of a suitable

size in the cup holder. Seal the container, in

particular when it contains hot liquid.

WARNING

G

If objects in the passenger compartment are

stowed incorrectly, they can slide or be

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thrown around and hit vehicle occupants.

There is a risk of injury, particularly in the

event of sudden braking or a sudden change

in direction.

R

Always stow objects so that they cannot be

thrown around in such situations.

R

Always make sure that objects do not pro-

trude from stowage spaces, parcel nets or

stowage nets.

R

Close the lockable stowage spaces before

starting a journey.

Stow and secure objects that are heavy,

hard, pointed, sharp-edged, fragile or too

large in the luggage compartment.

X

To fit: insert cup holder : into lateral

curved sections ; in the stowage com-

partment. When doing so, insert the cup

holder in such a way that the cant of the

upper section of the cup holder faces for-

wards.

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! Only use the cup holders for containers of

the right size and which have lids. The

drinks could otherwise spill.

X

Press cup holder : downwards until it

engages on the right and left-hand sides.

Observe the loading guidelines (Y page 306).

The stowage compartments in the doors pro-

vide space for bottles:

Vehicles with Audio 5

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front: capacity up to 1.0 l

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rear: capacity up to 0.5 l

Cup holders in the front centre console

All vehicles (except vehicles with Audio 5)

X

Fold lift-up lid : in stowage compartment

= up until it engages in the two lugs ;.

You can use front part ? as a cup holder.

Cup holder in the rear seat armrest

! Do not sit on or support your body weight

on the rear seat armrest when it is folded

down, as you could otherwise damage it.

Two coin holders = and a card holder ; can

be found in the cup holder.

The cup holder and the rubber mat under-

neath can be removed for cleaning. Clean

them with clean, lukewarm water only.

! Close the cup holder before folding the

rear seat armrest up. Otherwise, the cup

holder could be damaged.

X

To remove: lift the cup holder up : and

out with a brief tug.

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Glare from the side

X

Fold down sun visor :.

X

Pull sun visor : out of retainer ;.

Swing sun visor : to the side.

X

Ashtray

Front ashtray

! The stowage space under the ashtray is

not heat resistant. Before placing lit ciga-

rettes in the ashtray, make sure that the

ashtray is properly engaged. Otherwise, the

stowage space could be damaged.

X

Fold down the rear seat armrest.

To open: press the front of cup holder :

or ;.

Cup holder : or ; extends automatically.

X

To close: slide cup holder : or ; back

until it engages.

Sun visors

Overview

^XVehicles with a stowage compartment

cover: press the lower section of cover :.

The stowage compartment opens.

X

To remove the insert: lift insert = up ;

and out.

X

To refit the insert: press insert = into the

holder until it engages.

:

Mirror light

;

Retainer

i If you remove the ashtray insert, you can

use the resulting compartment for stow-

age.

=

?

A

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

Vanity mirror

Mirror cover

Vanity mirror in the sun visor

Mirror light : only functions if the sun visor

is clipped into retainer ; and mirror cover A

has been folded up.

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Rear-compartment ashtray

X

Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition

lock (Y page 157).

X

To open: pull cover = out by its top edge.

^XVehicles with a stowage compartment

cover: press the lower section of cover :.

The stowage compartment opens.

X

To remove: pull insert ; by recess : in

the direction of arrow ? until it audibly

releases.

Lift insert ; up and out.

To fit the insert: fit insert ; from above

into the holder and press down until it

X

Press in cigarette lighter ;.

X

Cigarette lighter ; will pop out automati-

cally when the heating element is red-hot.

X

engages.

12 V sockets

General notes

Cigarette lighter

X

Turn the key to position 1 in the ignition

lock (Y page 157).

WARNING

G

You can burn yourself if you touch the hot

heating element or the socket of the cigarette

lighter.

The sockets can be used for accessories with

a maximum draw of 180 W (15 A). Accesso-

ries include such items as mobile phone

chargers.

If you use the sockets for long periods when

the engine is switched off, the battery may

discharge.

An emergency cut-off ensures that the on-

board voltage does not drop too low. If the on-

board voltage is too low, the power to the

sockets is automatically cut. This ensures

that there is sufficient power to start the

engine.

In addition, flammable materials can ignite if:

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the hot cigarette lighter falls

a child holds the hot cigarette lighter to

objects, for example

There is a risk of fire and injury.

Always hold the cigarette lighter by the knob.

Always make sure that the cigarette lighter is

out of reach of children. Never leave children

unattended in the vehicle.

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Your attention must always be focused on the

traffic conditions. Only use the cigarette

lighter when road and traffic conditions per-

mit.

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Socket in the front centre console

X

Lift up the cover of socket :.

Mercedes-Benz emergency call sys-

tem

Information on these requirements can be

found in the separate Audio 20 or COMAND

Online operating instructions.

^XVehicles with a stowage compartment

cover: press the lower section of cover :.

The stowage compartment opens.

X

Lift up the cover of socket ;.

Socket in the rear-compartment centre

console

X

To open: press cover : briefly.

X

To make an emergency call: press SOS

button ; briefly.

The indicator lamp in SOS button ;

flashes until the emergency call is conclu-

ded.

X

Wait for a voice connection to the

Mercedes-Benz emergency call centre.

X

After the emergency call, close cover :.

You will see a message if:

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a connection to the Mercedes-Benz

emergency call centre cannot be made

a call has not been automatically forwar-

X

Pull cover : out by its top edge.

Lift up the cover of socket ;.

X

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ded to the public emergency call centre

In this case, dial the 112 emergency num-

Socket in the luggage compartment

ber on your mobile phone.

You can find more information on the

Mercedes-Benz emergency call system in the

separate Audio 20 or COMAND Online oper-

ating instructions.

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General notes

Mobile phone

There are various mobile phone brackets that

may be fitted in your vehicle; in some cases,

these are country-specific.

Important safety notes

WARNING

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You can connect a Bluetooth^®-capable

mobile phone with Audio 20 or COMAND

Online via the Bluetooth^®interface. This also

applies if your vehicle is equipped with con-

venience telephony.

Operating mobile communications equip-

ment while driving distracts you from paying

attention to traffic conditions. This could also

cause you to lose control of the vehicle. There

is a risk of an accident.

Use this device only when the vehicle is sta-

tionary.

More information on suitable mobile phones,

mobile phone brackets and on connecting

Bluetooth^®-capable mobile phones with

Audio 20 or COMAND Online can be obtained:

You must observe the legal requirements for

the country in which you are currently driving

when operating mobile communications

equipment in the vehicle.

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at your Mercedes-Benz Service Centre

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on the Internet at http://www.mercedes-

benz.com/connect

If it is permitted by law to operate communi-

cations equipment while the vehicle is in

motion, you may only do so if the traffic sit-

uation permits. You may otherwise be dis-

tracted from the traffic conditions, cause an

accident and injure yourself and others.

The functions and services available when

you use the phone depend on your mobile

phone model and service provider.

Using a mobile phone

Excessive levels of electromagnetic radiation

may cause damage to your health and to the

health of others. The use of an exterior aerial

takes into consideration the scientific discus-

sion surrounding the possible health risk

posed by electromagnetic fields.

To connect a mobile phone to the exterior

aerial and charge it, insert it into the mobile

phone bracket.

X

Open the telephone compartment

(Y page 308).

X

Place the mobile phone bracket into the

Mercedes-Benz recommends the use of an

approved exterior aerial. This ensures:

pre-installed fitting; see the separate instal-

lation instructions for the mobile phone fit-

ting.

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optimal mobile phone reception quality in

the vehicle

X

Insert the mobile phone into the mobile

R

that mutual interference between the vehi-

phone bracket; see the separate installa-

tion instructions for the mobile phone fit-

ting.

cle electronics and mobile phones is mini-

mised

An exterior aerial has the following advan-

tages:

i The mobile phone can also be operated

without being in the bracket. However, the

charging function and aerial function are

not available.

In order to use Bluetooth^®(SAP profile) on

your telephone module, you must first insert

the telephone module into the pre-installed

fitting. This connects it to the exterior aerial.

R

it conducts the electromagnetic fields gen-

erated by a wireless device to the exterior

R

the field strength in the vehicle interior is

lower than in a vehicle that does not have

an exterior aerial

Information on retrofitting two-way radios

and mobile phones (RF transmitters)

(Y page 394).

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If you wish to charge the mobile phone, then

you must connect it to a USB port.

Further information on the telephone module

with Bluetooth^®(SAP profile) can be found in

the Digital Owner's Manual.

Floormats

WARNING

G

Objects in the driver's footwell may restrict

the clearance around the pedals or block a

depressed pedal. This jeopardises the oper-

ating and road safety of the vehicle. There is a

risk of an accident.

Operating the mobile phone

You can operate the telephone using the

6 and ~ buttons on the multifunction

steering wheel. You can operate other mobile

phone functions via the on-board computer

(Y page 246).

When you remove the key from the ignition

lock, the mobile phone is disconnected from

the vehicle. You can then no longer make calls

using the hands-free system.

Stow all objects securely in the vehicle so that

they do not get into the driver's footwell.

Always fit the floormats securely and as pre-

scribed in order to ensure that there is always

sufficient room for the pedals. Do not use

loose floormats and do not place several floor-

mats on top of one another.

If a call is active and you remove the key from

the ignition lock, the conversation is trans-

ferred over to the mobile phone. It is then

possible to continue the conversation on the

mobile phone.

Mobile phone bracket in the stowage

compartment

X

Slide the seat backwards.

X

To fit: lay the floormat in the footwell.

Press safety catch knobs : onto retain-

ers ;.

X

To remove: pull the floormat away from

retainers ;.

Remove the floormats.

You can fold the pre-installed bracket up to

improve access to the stowage space

beneath it.

Further information about the stowage com-

partment (Y page 308).

Retrofitted anti-glare film

Retrofitted anti-glare film on the inside of the

windows can interfere with radio/mobile

telephone reception. This is particularly the

case for conductive or metallic-coated films.

You can obtain information about anti-glare

film from a qualified specialist workshop.

X

To fold the bracket up: press button :.

X

To fold the bracket down: press the

bracket down and allow it to engage.

Z

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