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Useful information

This Owner's Manual describes all models

and all standard and optional equipment

available to your vehicle at the time of pub-

lication of the Owner's Manual. Country-

specific deviations are possible. Please

note that your vehicle may not be equipped

with all features described. This also

applies to safety-relevantsystems and

functions.

Please read the information on qualified

specialist workshops (Y page 22).

Exterior lighting

Important safety notes

Forreasons of safety, Mercedes-Benzrecom-

mends that you drive with the lights switched

on even during the daytime. In some coun-

tries, operation of the headlamps varies due

to legal requirements and self-imposed obli-

gations.

Notes on driving abroad

To convert to symmetrical dipped beam

when driving abroad: switch the headlamps

to symmetrical dipped beam in countries in

which traffic drives on the opposite side of the

road to the country where the vehicle is reg-

istered. This prevents glare to oncoming traf-

fic. When using symmetrical lights, the edge

of the carriageway is not lit as widely and as

far ahead as normal.

Convert the headlamps as close to the border

as possible before driving in these countries

(Y page 201).

Convert to asymmetrical dipped beam

after returning: convert the headlamps back

to asymmetrical dipped beam as soon as pos-

sible after crossing the border when returning

(Y page 201).

If the headlamps are converted to symmetri-

cal dipped beam, the "motorway mode" and

"extended range foglamps" functions (Intelli-

gent Light System) are not available.

Light switch

Operation

Example

Left-hand parking lamps

Right-hand parking lamps

Side lamps, licence plate and instru-

ment cluster lighting

4Ã

Automatic headlamp mode/daytime

driving lights

Dipped-beam/main-beam head-

lamps

Rear foglamp

Foglamps

The turn signals, main-beam headlamps and

the headlamp flasher are operated using the

combination switch (Y page 98).

If the battery has been excessively dis-

charged, the side lamps or parking lamps

are automatically switched off to enable

the nextengine start. Always park your

vehicle safely and sufficiently litaccording

to legal standards. Avoid the continuous

use of the T side lamps for several

hours. If possible, switch on the X right

or the W left parking lamp.

Only vehicles with front foglamps have the "Foglamps"function.

Exterior lighting

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The exterior lighting (except the side lamps/

parking lamps) switches off automatically if

you:

remove the key from the ignition lock

open the driver's door with the key in posi-

tion 0

If you hear a warning tone when you leave the

vehicle, the lights may still be switched on.

Turn the light switch to Ã.

Dipped-beam headlamps

To switch on the dipped-beam head-

lamps: turn the key in the ignition lock to

position 2 or start the engine.

Turn the light switch to L.

The L indicator lamp in the instrument

cluster lights up.

Daytime driving lights

You can activate or deactivate the daytime

driving lights function using the on-board

computer (Y page 201).

Daytime driving lights: activate the day-

time driving lights function using the on-

board computer.

Turn the light switch to Ã.

When the engine is on: depending on the

ambient light conditions, the daytime driv-

ing lights or the parking and dipped-beam

headlamps are switched on.

When the dipped-beam headlamps are

switched on, the L indicator lamp in the

instrument cluster lights up.

Automatic headlamp mode

WARNING

If the light switch is set to Ã, the dipped-

beam headlamps will not come on automati-

cally if it is foggy. This could endanger you and

others. Therefore, turn the light switch to

L in fog.

The automatic headlamp feature is only an

aid. The driver is responsible for the vehicle's

lighting at all times.

To switch on automatic headlamp

mode: turn the light switch to Ã.

Key in position 1 in the ignition lock: the

side lamps are switched on or off automat-

ically depending on the brightness of the

ambient light.

With the engine running: depending on the

brightness of the ambient light, the daytime

driving lights

or the dipped-beam head-

lamps are switched on or off automatically.

When the dipped-beam headlamps are

switched on, the L indicator lamp in the

instrument cluster lights up.

Front foglamps and rear foglamp

Foglamps

Only vehicles with frontfoglamps have the

"Foglamps" function.

WARNING

If you suspect that driving conditions will be

foggy, turn the light switch to L before you

start your journey. Your vehicle may other-

wise not be visible and you could endanger

yourself and others.

To switch on the foglamps: turn the key

in the ignition lock to position 2 or start the

engine.

Turn the light switch to T, L or

Ã.

Press the N button.

The green N indicator lamp in the instru-

ment cluster lights up.

To switch off the front foglamps: press

the N button.

The green N indicator lamp in the instru-

ment cluster goes out.

Only if daytime driving lights have been activated via the on-board computer.

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Rear foglamp

To switch on the rear foglamp: turn the

key in the ignition lock to position 2 or start

the engine.

Turn the light switch to L or Ã.

Press the R button.

The yellow R indicator lamp in the

instrument cluster lights up.

To switch off the rear foglamp: press the

R button.

The yellow R indicator lamp in the

instrument cluster goes out.

Vehicles with front foglamps: when the light

switch is in the T position, the rearfog-

lamp can only be switched on if the foglamps

(without dipped-beam headlamps) are

switched on.

Adjusting the headlamprange (halogen

headlamps)

The headlamp range control allows you to

adjust the cone of light from the headlamps

to suitthe vehicle load.

Headlamp range control

Driver's seat and front-passenger seat

occupied

Driver's seat, front-passenger seat and

rear seats occupied

Driver's seat, front-passenger seat and

rear seats occupied, luggage compart-

ment laden

Driver's and front-passenger seats occu-

pied and maximum permissible rear axle

load utilised, e.g. when towing a trailer

Start the engine.

Turn the headlamp range control to the

position which corresponds to the load in

your vehicle.

Headlampcleaning system

The headlamps are cleaned automatically if

the "Wipe with washer fluid" function is oper-

ated five times while the lights are on and the

engine is running (Y page 108). When you

switch off the ignition, the automatic head-

lamp cleaning systemis reset and counting is

resumed from 0.

Combination switch

Turn signals

Main-beam headlamps

;

Turn signal, right

Headlamp flasher

Turn signal, left

To indicate briefly: press the combination

switch briefly to the pressure point in the

direction of arrow ; or ?.

The corresponding turn signal flashes three

times.

To indicate: press the combination switch

beyond the pressure point in the direction

of arrow ; or ?.

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Main-beam headlamps

To switch on the main-beam head-

lamps: turn the key in the ignition lock to

position 2 or start the engine.

Turn the light switch to L or Ã.

Press the combination switch beyond the

pressure point in the direction of

arrow :.

In the Ã position, the main-beam head-

lamps are only switched on when it is dark

and the engine is running.

The K indicator lamp in the instrument

cluster lights up when the main-beam head-

lamps are switched on.

To switch off the main-beam head-

lamps: move the combination switch back

to its normal position.

The K indicator lamp in the instrument

cluster goes out.

Headlamp flasher

To switch on: turn the key in the ignition

lock to position 1 or 2, or start the engine.

Pull the combination switch in the direction

of arrow =.

Hazard warning lamps

The hazard warning lamps automatically

switch on if:

an airbag is deployed.

the vehicle decelerates rapidly from a

speed of more than 70 km/h and comes to

a standstill.

To switch on the hazard warninglamps:

press button :.

All turn signals flash. If you now switch on

a turn signal using the combination switch,

only the turn signal lamp on the corre-

sponding side of the vehicle will flash.

To switch off the hazard warning

lamps: press button :.

The hazard warning lamps switch off auto-

matically if the vehicle reaches a speed of

over 10 km/h again after a full brake appli-

cation.

The hazard warning lamps still operate if

the ignition is switched off.

IntelligentLight System

Important notes

The Intelligent Light System is a systemthat

adjusts the headlamps automatically to suit

the prevailing driving and weather conditions.

It offers advanced functions for improved illu-

mination of the road surface, e.g. depending

on the vehicle speed or weather conditions.

The system includes the active light function,

cornering light function, motorway mode and

extended range foglamps. The system is only

active when it is dark.

You can activate or deactivate the "Intelligent

Light System" using the on-board computer

(Y page 201).

Exterior lighting

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Active lightfunction

The active light function is a system that

moves the headlamps according to the steer-

ing movements of the front wheels. In this

way, relevant areas remainilluminated while

driving. This allows you to recognise pedes-

trians, cyclists and animals.

Active: when the lights are switched on.

Cornering light function

The cornering light function improves the illu-

mination of the road over a wide angle in the

direction you are turning, enabling better vis-

ibility in tightbends, for example. The corner-

ing light function can only be activated when

the dipped-beam headlamps are switched on.

Active:

if you are driving at speeds below

40 km/h and switch on the turn signal or

turn the steering wheel.

if you are driving at speeds between

40 km/h and 70 km/h and turn the steer-

ing wheel.

Not active: if you are driving at speeds above

40 km/h or switch off the turn signal or turn

the steering wheel to the straight-ahead posi-

tion.

The cornering light function may remain lit for

a short time, but is automatically switched off

after no more than three minutes.

Motorway mode

Motorway mode increases the range of the

beam.

Active:

if you are driving at speeds above

110 km/hand do not make any large steer-

ing movements for 1000 m

if you are driving at speeds above

130 km/h

Not active: if you are driving at speeds below

80 km/h following activation.

Extended range foglamps

The extended range foglamps reduce the

glare experienced by the driver and improve

100

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the illumination of the edge of the carriage-

way.

Active: if you are driving at speeds below

70 km/h and youswitch on the rear foglamp

Not active: if you are driving at speeds above

100km/h or if you switch off the rear foglamp

following activation

Adaptive Highbeam Assist

WARNING

Adaptive Highbeam Assist is only an aid

designed to assist driving. The driver is

responsible for adjusting the vehicle's lighting

to the prevailing light, visionand traffic con-

ditions.

The system may be impaired or deactivated:

if there is poor visibility, e.g.due to snow,

rain, fog or spray

if the area of the windscreenaround the

optical sensor is dirty, misted up or covered

up, e.g. by a sticker

The system may not recognise the following

road users:

road users that have no lighting, e.g. pedes-

trians

road users that have poor lighting, e.g.

cyclists

road users whose lighting is not clearly visi-

ble, e.g. road users behind a crash barrier

on rare occasions: road users that have

lights that may be recognised too late or not

at all

The automatic main-beam headlamps will not

be deactivated, or they may be activated

despite road users travelling in front of or

approaching the vehicle.

Thus, you could cause an accident and injure

yourself and others. Always observe traffic

conditions and, if necessary, dip the lights

manually.

You can use this function to set the head-

lamps to change between dipped beamand

main beam automatically. The system recog-

nises vehicles with theirlights on, either

approaching fromthe opposite direction or

travelling in front of your vehicle, and conse-

quently switches the headlamps from main

beam to dipped beam.

The system automatically adapts the dipped-

beam headlamp range depending on the dis-

tance to the other vehicle. Once the system

no longer detects any other vehicles, it reac-

tivates the main-beam headlamps.

The system's optical sensor is located behind

the windscreen near the overhead control

panel.

To activate: activate the Adaptive High-

beam Assist function using the on-board

computer (Y page 202).

Turn the light switch to Ã.

Press the combination switch beyond the

pressure point in the direction of

arrow : (Y page 98).

The _ indicator lamp in the multifunc-

tion display lights up if it is dark and the

light sensor activates the dipped-beam

headlamps.

If you are driving at speeds above

45 km/h:

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the headlamp range is setautomatically

depending on the distance between the

vehicle and other road users.

If you are driving at speeds above

55 km/h and no other road users are rec-

ognised:

the main-beam headlamps are switched on

automatically. The K indicator lamp in

the instrumentcluster also lights up.

If you are driving at speeds below

45 km/h or other road users are recog-

nised or the roads are adequately lit:

the main-beam headlamps are switched off

automatically. The K indicator lamp in

the instrumentcluster goes out. The _

indicator lamp in the multifunction display

remains lit.

To deactivate: move the combination

switch back to its normal position.

The _ indicator lamp in the multifunc-

tion display goes out.

Headlamps misted up on the inside

The headlamps may mist up on the inside if

there is high atmospheric humidity.

Drive with the headlamps switched on.

The level of moisture diminishes, depend-

ing on the length of the journey and the

weatherconditions (humidity and temper-

ature).

If the level of moisture does not diminish:

Have the headlamps checked at a qualified

specialist workshop.

Interior lighting

Overview of interior lighting

Front overhead control panel

p To switch the left-hand front reading

lamp on/off

;

c To switch the front interior lighting

v To switch the rear interior lighting

on/off

| To switch the front interior lighting/

automatic interior lighting control off

p To switch the right-hand front read-

ing lamp on/off

To switch the automatic interior lighting

control on

Rear-compartment overhead control panel

To switch the reading lamp on/off

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