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must destroy documents containing the vehi-

cle verification code (VVC).

If you have bought a used vehicle, it is possi-

ble that the previous owner still has access to

the "Vehicle Homepage". If in doubt, have a

new vehicle verification code (VVC) issued by

the Mercedes-Benz Center after purchase.

With the code you can set up access to your

vehicle, as described in the section "Setting

up a personal area" on the Vehicle Home-

page". There, you may also deactivate the

existing access of the previous owner.

Calling up functions in the "My

Mercedes Electric - Vehicle Homepage"

The "My Mercedes Electric - Vehicle Homepage"

allows you access to information about your

vehicle and its functions using remote query and

remote configuration. For example, climate con-

trol can be activated using remote configuration

which means that it need not be set in the vehi-

cle. Power for the climate control is primarily

supplied via the charging cable connected to the

mains supply. In most cases, this does not

reduce the range. If climate control is activated,

the condition of charge and thus the range may

be reduced. The "Vehicle Homepage" provides

you with information all about how to use your

vehicle.

If the vehicle is entered in your personal area of

the "Vehicle Homepage", you can also access

the following functions:

request the current condition of charge of the

high-voltage battery

program the departure time (Y page 163)

order and activate the "Pre-entry climate con-

trol at departure time" function

If the vehicle is charging, the predicted charging

time and the predicted range will also be shown.

This data is estimated and may be influenced by

the following factors:

outside temperature

switched on consumers, e.g. climate control

and seat heating

personal driving style

road and traffic conditions

route characteristics

Therefore, allow for a sufficient reserve.

Information on additional functions and

operating instructions can be found on the

"Vehicle Homepage".

Connecting the vehicle to the Internet

Via a radio module

This function is not available in all countries and

requires an activated mbrace access.

You can use the "Vehicle Homepage" if the vehi-

cle has a connection to the Internet via a mobile

phone. The radio module uses a mobile phone

connection and transmits the necessary data by

radio. The vehicle automatically recognizes

whether a connection to the Internet via the

radio module is possible or not. No presets are

necessary.

To enable the transfer of data via the mobile

communications module, you do not need a SIM

card.

Restrictions in reception are possible if the

vehicle is in an underground car park, for

example. Restrictions may also occur in areas

with poor mobile network coverage.

Parking

Important safety notes

WARNING

If you release the parking brake on uphill or

downhill gradients, the vehicle can begin to

move when in park position P. There is a risk

of an accident.

To avoid hazardous situations:

prevent the parked vehicle from rolling on

uphill or downhill gradients by always

applying the parking brake.

do not park the vehicle on uphill or downhill

gradients if the parking brake is malfunc-

tioning.

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WARNING

If you leave children unsupervised in the vehi-

cle, they could set it in motion by, for example:

release the parking brake.

shift the transmission out of park position

start the vehicle's drive system.

They could also operate the vehicle's equip-

ment. There is a risk of an accident and injury.

When leaving the vehicle, always take the

SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never

leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.

While the vehicle is rolling, do not shift the

transmission directly from D to R, from R to D

or directly to P.

Do not open the driver's door while the vehi-

cle is in motion. Otherwise, at low speeds in

transmission position D or R, park position P

is engaged automatically and the electrical

parking brake is applied.

The transmission could be damaged.

Always secure the vehicle correctly against

rolling away. Otherwise, the vehicle or its driv-

etrain could be damaged.

To ensure that the vehicle is secured against

rolling away unintentionally:

the electric parking brake must be applied.

the transmission must be in position P.

the SmartKey in the ignition lock must be

turned to position 0 and removed from the

ignition lock.

on uphill or downhill gradients, the front

wheels must be turned towards the curb.

Switching off the drive system

WARNING

If you switch off the ignition while driving,

safety-relevant functions are only available

with limitations, or not at all. This can affect

the power steering and the brake boosting

effect, for example. You will require consider-

ably more effort to steer and brake. There is a

risk of an accident.

Do not switch off the ignition while driving.

Shift the DIRECT SELECT lever to position P.

With the SmartKey: turn the SmartKey to

position 0 in the ignition lock and remove it.

The immobilizer is activated.

With the Start/Stop button: press the

Start/Stop button (Y page 109).

The drive system and all the indicator lamps in

the instrument cluster go out.

When the driver's door is closed, this corre-

sponds to SmartKey position 1. When the

driver's door is open, this corresponds to

SmartKey position 0: "Key removed".

If you switch the engine off with the transmis-

sion in position R or D, the transmission auto-

matically shifts to N.

With the SmartKey: if you then open the driv-

er's door or the front-passenger door or remove

the SmartKey from the ignition, the transmis-

sion automatically shifts to P.

With the Start/Stop button: if you then open

the driver's door or the front-passenger door,

the transmission automatically shifts to P.

If you want the transmission to remain in neutral

N, e.g. when having the vehicle cleaned in an

automatic car wash with a towing system:

Vehicles with the Start-Stop button:

remove the Start-Stop button from the igni-

tion lock.

Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.

All vehicles: switch the ignition on.

Depress the brake pedal and keep it

depressed.

Shift to neutral N.

Release the brake pedal.

Release the electric parking brake.

Switch off the ignition and leave the SmartKey

in the ignition lock.

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Electric parking brake

General notes

WARNING

If you leave children unsupervised in the vehi-

cle, they could set it in motion by, for example:

release the parking brake.

shift the transmission out of park position

start the vehicle's drive system.

They could also operate the vehicle's equip-

ment. There is a risk of an accident and injury.

When leaving the vehicle, always take the

SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never

leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.

The function of the electric parking brake and

the parking lock is dependent on the on-board

voltage. If the on-board voltage is low or if there

is a malfunction in the system:

it may not be possible to apply the released

parking brake

it may no longer be possible to shift the trans-

mission to position P

If this is the case, only park the vehicle on

level ground and secure it to prevent it rolling

away.

Shift the transmission to position P.

It may not be possible to release an applied

parking brake if the on-board voltage is low or

there is a malfunction in the system. Contact a

qualified specialist workshop.

The electric parking brake carries out a function

check at regular intervals when the drive system

is switched off. The sounds that can be heard

while this is occurring are normal.

Applying or releasing manually

To engage: push handle :.

When the electric parking brake is applied,

the red F (USA only) or ! (Canada

only) indicator lamp lights up in the instru-

ment cluster.

The electric parking brake can also be applied

when the SmartKey is removed.

To release: pull handle :.

The red F (USA only) or ! (Canada

only) indicator lamp in the instrument cluster

goes out.

The electric parking brake can only be

released:

when the SmartKey is in position 1 or 2 in

the ignition lock (Y page 109) or

if the ignition was switched on using the

Start/Stop button

Applying automatically

When the vehicle's HOLD function is holding the

vehicle at a standstill, the electric parking brake

is engaged automatically.

In addition, at least one of the following condi-

tions must be fulfilled:

the drive system is switched off.

the driver is not wearing a seat belt and the

driver's door is opened

there is a system malfunction

the power supply is insufficient

the vehicle is stationary for a lengthy period

The red F (USA only) or ! (Canada only)

indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights

up.

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Releasing automatically

Your vehicle's electric parking brake is auto-

matically released if all of the following condi-

tions are met:

the vehicle has been started.

the transmission is in position D or R.

the seat belt has been fastened.

you depress the accelerator pedal.

If the transmission is in position R, the tailgate

must be closed.

If your seat belt is not fastened, the following

conditions must be fulfilled to automatically

release the electric parking brake:

the driver's door is closed.

you have shifted out of transmission position

P or you have previously driven faster than

2 mph (3 km/h).

Ensure that you do not depress the accelerator

pedal unintentionally. Otherwise the parking

brake will be released and the vehicle will start

to move.

Emergency braking

The vehicle can also be braked during an emer-

gency by using the electric parking brake.

While driving, push handle : of the electric

parking brake (Y page 130).

The vehicle is braked as long as you keep

handle : of the electric parking brake

pressed. The longer the electric parking brake

handle : is depressed, the greater the brak-

ing force.

During braking:

a warning tone sounds

the

Release parking brakeRelease parking brake message

appears

the red F (USA only) or ! (Canada

only) indicator lamp in the instrument cluster

flashes

When the vehicle has been braked to a stand-

still, the electric parking brake is applied.

Parking the vehicle for a long period

If you leave the vehicle parked for longer than

four weeks, the battery may be damaged by

exhaustive discharging.

If you leave the vehicle parked for longer than six

weeks, the vehicle may suffer damage as a

result of lack of use.

Visit a qualified specialist workshop and seek

advice.

You can obtain information about trickle

chargers from a qualified specialist work-

shop.

Driving tips

General notes

Important safety notes

WARNING

If you switch off the ignition while driving,

safety-relevant functions are only available

with limitations, or not at all. This could affect,

for example, the power steering and the brake

boosting effect. You will require considerably

more effort to steer and brake. There is a risk

of an accident.

Do not switch off the ignition while driving.

WARNING

If you operate mobile communication equip-

ment while driving, you will be distracted from

traffic conditions. You could also lose control

of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.

Only operate this equipment when the vehicle

is stationary.

Observe the legal requirements for the country

in which you are driving. Some jurisdictions pro-

hibit the driver from using a mobile phone while

driving a vehicle.

If you make a call while driving, always use

hands-free mode. Only operate the telephone

when the traffic situation permits. If you are

unsure, pull over to a safe location and stop

before operating the telephone.

Bear in mind that at a speed of only 30 mph

(approximately 50 km/h), the vehicle covers a

distance of 44 ft (approximately 14 m) per sec-

ond.

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