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Roof carrier
Important safety notes
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WARNING
Whenyou load the roof, the center of gravity
of the vehicle rises and the driving
characteristics change. If you exceed the
maximum roof load, the driving
characteristics, as well as steering and
braking, will be greatly impaired. There is a
risk of an accident.
Never exceed the maximum roof load and
adjust your driving style.
!
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
vehicle.
Position the load on the roof carrier in such
a way that the vehicle will not sustain
damage even when it is in motion.
Depending on the vehicle equipment,
ensure that when the roof carrier is
installed you can:
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raise the sliding sunroof fully
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open the panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel fully
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open the trunk lid fully
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To avoid damaging or scratching the
covers, do not use metallic or hard objects
to open them.
The maximum roof load is 220 lbs(100 kg).
An incorrectly secured roof carrier or roof
load could become detached from the
vehicle. Therefore, always comply with the
installation instructions supplied by the
manufacturer of the roof carrier.
Attaching the roof carrier
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Open covers : carefully in the direction of
the arrow.
X
Fold covers : upwards.
X
Only secure the roof carrier to the
anchorage points under covers :.
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Observe the manufacturer'sinstallation
instructions.
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Cup holder
Important safety notes
!
Only use the cup holders for containers of
the right size and which have lids. The
drinks could otherwise spill.
Cup holder in the front-compartment
centerconsole
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Cup holder
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Cup holder in the rear seat armrest
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Do notsit on or support your body weight
on the rear seat armrest when it is folded
down, as you could otherwise damage it.
!
Close the cup holder before folding the
rear seat armrest up. Otherwise, the cup
holder could be damaged.
X
Fold down the rear seat armrest.
X
To open: raise the rear seat armrest cover.
X
Press release catch :.
Cup holder ; folds out forwards.
X
Swing the rear seat armrest cover back
down, if necessary.
X
To close: raise the rear seat armrest cover.
Swing cup holder ; back until it engages.
Sun visors
Overview
G
WARNING
If the mirror cover of the vanity mirror is folded
up when the vehicle is in motion, you could be
blinded by incident light.There is a risk of an
accident.
Always keep the mirror cover folded down
while driving.
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Mirror light
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Bracket
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Retaining clip, e.g. for a car park ticket
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Vanity mirror
A
Mirror cover
Vanity mirror in the sun visor
Mirror light : only functions if the sun visor
is clipped into bracket ; and mirror cover
A has been folded up.
Glare from the side
X
Fold down the sun visor.
X
Pull the sun visor out of retainer ;.
X
Swing the sun visor to the side.
X
Pull or push the sun visor in the direction of
the arrow.
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Rollersunblinds on the rear side
windows
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Always guide the roller sunblind by hand.
Do not let it snap back suddenly as this
would damage the automatic roller
mechanism.
!
Do not drive the vehicle with the roller
sunblind hooked in and the side windows
opened simultaneously. The roller sunblind
can jump out of the retainers and spring
back suddenly whendriving at high speeds,
e.g. when driving on the freeway.This could
damage the inertia reel. Therefore, either
close the side window or retract the roller
sunblind before driving at high speeds.
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To extend: pull the roller sunblind out by
tab : and hook it onto retainers ; at the
top of the window.
Rear window roller sunblind (Sedan)
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
When extending or retracting, parts of the
body could become trapped within the sweep
of the roller sunblind. There is a risk of injury.
When extending or retracting, make sure that
no one has any parts of the body within the
sweep of the roller sunblind. If someone
becomes trapped, briefly press the button
again. The opening or closing procedure will
be stopped.
!
Make sure that the roller sunblind can
move freely. Otherwise, the roller sunblind
or other objects could be damaged.
Extending/retracting the roller
sunblind
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock (Y page 141).
X
To extend or retract: briefly press
button :.
The roller sunblind fully extends or fully
retracts.
X
To stop: briefly press button : again.
The roller sunblind stops briefly and moves
back into the out-of-use position.
Ashtray
Front ashtray
!
The stowage space under the ashtray is
not heat resistant. Before placing lit
cigarettes in the ashtray, make sure that
the ashtray is properly engaged. Otherwise,
the stowage space could be damaged.
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You can remove the ashtray insert and
use the resulting compartmentfor
stowage.
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To open: slide cover : forwards until it
engages.
X
To remove the insert: hold insert = by
the ribbing at the sides and lift it up ; and
out.
X
To re-install the insert: press insert =
into the holderuntil it engages.
X
To close: briefly press cover : at the
front.
The covermoves back.
Rear-compartment ashtray
X
To open: pull cover ; out by its top edge.
X
To remove the insert: press release
button = and lift the insert up and out.
X
To install the insert: install insert : from
above into the holder and press down into
the holder until it engages.
Cigarette lighter
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WARNING
You can burn yourself if you touch the hot
heating element or the socket of the cigarette
lighter.
In addition, flammable materials can ignite if:
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the hot cigarette lighter falls
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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
unsupervised in the vehicle.
Your attention must always be focused on the
traffic conditions. Only use the cigarette
lighter when road and traffic conditions
permit.
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock (Y page 141).
X
To open: slide cover : forwards until it
engages.
X
Press in cigarette lighter ;.
Cigarette lighter ; will pop out
automatically when the heating element is
red-hot.
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To close: briefly press cover : at the
front.
The cover moves back.
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12 Vsockets
General notes
The sockets can be used for accessories with
a maximum draw of 180 W (15 A).
Accessories include such items as lamps or
chargers for mobile phones.
If you use the sockets for long periods when
the engine is switched off,the battery may
discharge.
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 1 in the
ignition lock (Y page 141).
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An emergency cut-out 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.
Socket in the rear-compartment center
console
X
Pull cover ; out by its top edge.
X
Lift up the cover of socket :.
115 Vsocket
Important safety notes
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DANGER
When a suitable device is connected, the
115Vpower socket will be carrying a high
voltage. You could receive an electric shock
if the connector cable or the 115 V power
socket is pulled out of the trim or is damaged
or wet. There is a risk of fatal injury.
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Use only connector cables that are dry and
free of damage.
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When the ignition is off, make sure that the
115 V power socket is dry.
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Have the 115 V power socket checked or
replaced immediately at a qualified
specialized workshop if it is damaged or has
been pulled out of the trim.
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Never plug the connector cable into a
115 Vpower socket that is damaged or has
been pulled out of the trim.
G
DANGER
If you reach into the power socket or plug
inappropriate devices into the power socket,
you could receive an electric shock. There is
a risk of fatal injury.
Only connect appropriate devices to the
power socket.
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Note that work and repairs on the 115 V
power socket should only be carried out by
qualified specialist personnel.
General notes
115 V power socket : provides an
alternating voltage of 115 V so that small
electronic devices can be connected. These
devices, such as games consoles, chargers
and laptops, should not consume more than
a maximum of 150 watts altogether.
Requirements for operation of these devices:
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the electronic device that you connect has
a suitable connector and conforms to
standards specific to the country you are
in.
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the plug of the electronic device is plugged
into 115 V power socket :.
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the maximum wattage of the device to be
connected must not exceed 150 watts.
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the on-board powersupply is within a
permissible voltage range.
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the 12 V sockets in the rear compartment
are operational (Y page 265).
Using the 115 Vpower socket
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To switch on: switch the ignitionon.
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Openflap =.
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Insert the plug of the electronic device into
115 V power socket :.
Indicator lamp ; lights up.
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To switch off: remove the connector from
115 V socket :.
Ensure that you do not pull on the cord.
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Problems with the 115 Vpower socket
Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
The warning lamp on
the 115Vpower socket
is not lit.
The on-board voltage is too low because the battery is too weak.
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Start the engine.
or
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Charge the battery (Y page 300).
If the indicator lamp still does not light up:
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Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
The temperature of the DC/AC converter is temporarily too high.
X
Remove the electronic device connector from the 115 V socket.
X
Let the DC/AC converter cool down.
If the indicator lamp still does not light up after cooling down the
converter:
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Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
You have connected a small electronic device that has a constant
nominal power of less than 150 W, but a very high switch-on
current. This device will not work. If you connect such a device,
the 115 Vpower socket will not supply it with power.
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Connect a suitable device.
mbrace
Important safety notes
!
You must have a license agreement to
activate the mbrace service. Make sure
that your system is activated and ready for
use. To register, press the ï MB Info call
button. If any of the steps mentioned are
not carried out, the system may not be
activated.
If you have questions about the activation,
contact one of the following telephone
hotlines:
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USA: Mercedes-Benz Customer
Assistance Center at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes
(1-800-367-6372) or 1-866-990-9007
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Canada: Customer Service at
1-888-923-8367
Shortly after successfully registering with the
mbrace service (Canada: TELEAID), a user ID
and password will be sent to you by post. USA
only: you can use this password to log onto
the mbrace area under "Owners Online" at
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The mbrace system is available if:
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it has been activated and is operational
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the corresponding mobile phone network
is available for transmitting data to the
Customer Center
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a service subscription is available
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the starter battery is sufficiently charged
i Determining the location of the vehicle on
a map is only possible if:
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GPS reception is available.
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the vehicle position can be forwarded to
the Customer Assistance Center.
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The mbrace system
To adjustthe volume during an mbrace call,
proceed as follows:
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Press the W or X button on the
multifunction steering wheel.
or
X
Use the volume controller of the audio
system/COMAND.
The mbrace system provides various
services, e.g.:
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automatic and manual emergency call
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Roadside Assistance call
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MB Info call
USA only: you can find information and a
description of all available features under
"Owners Online" at
System self-test
After you have switched on the ignition, the
system carries out a self-diagnosis.
Amalfunction in the system has been
detected if one of the following occurs:
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The indicator lamp in the SOSbutton does
not come on during the system self-test.
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The indicator lamp in the F Roadside
Assistance buttondoes not light up during
self-diagnosis of the system.
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The indicator lamp in the ï MB Info call
button does not light up during self-
diagnosis of the system.
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The indicator lamp in one or more of the
following buttons continues to light up red
after the system self-diagnosis:
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SOS button
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the F Roadside Assistance call
button
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the ï MB Info call button
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The
mbrace Inoperative
or mbrace
Service Not Activated message
appears in the multifunction display after
the system self-diagnosis.
If a malfunction is indicated as outlined
above, the system may not operate as
expected. In the event of an emergency, help
will have to be summoned by other means.
Have the system checked at the nearest
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or contact
the following service hotlines:
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USA: Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372)
or 1-866-990-9007
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Canada: Customer Service at
1-888-923-8367
Emergency call
Important safety notes
!
You must have a license agreement to
activate the mbrace service. Make sure
that your system is activated and ready for
use. To register, press the ï MB Info call
button. If any of the steps mentioned are
not carried out, the system may not be
activated.
If you have questions about the activation,
contact one of the following telephone
hotlines:
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USA: Mercedes-Benz Customer
Assistance Center at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes
(1-800-367-6372) or 1-866-990-9007
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Canada: Customer Service at
1-888-923-8367
General notes
An emergency call is dialed automatically if
an air bag or Emergency Tensioning Device is
triggered.
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You cannot end an automatically
triggered emergency call yourself.
An emergency call can also be initiated
manually.
As soon as the emergencycall has been
initiated, the indicator lamp in the SOSbutton
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flashes. The Connecting Call message
appears in the multifunction display.
The audio outputis muted.
Once the connection has been made, the
Call Connected
message appears in the
multifunction display.
All important information on the emergency
is transmitted, for example:
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Current location of the vehicle (as
determined by the GPS system)
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Vehicle identification number
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Information on the severity of the accident
Shortly after the emergency call has been
initiated, a voice connection is automatically
established between the Mercedes-Benz
Customer Assistance Center and the vehicle
occupants.
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If the vehicle occupants respond, the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center attempts to get more information
on the emergency.
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If there is no response from the vehicle
occupants, an ambulance is immediately
sent to the vehicle.
The mbrace system has not been able to
initiate an emergency call if no voice
connection to the Response Center has been
established.This can occur, for example, if
the relevant mobile phone network is not
available. The indicator lamp in the SOS
button flashes continuously.
The
Call Failed message appears in the
multifunction display and must be confirmed.
In this case, seek assistance by other means.
Making an emergency call
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WARNING
It can be dangerous to remain in the vehicle,
even if you have pressed the SOS button in an
emergency if:
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you see smoke inside or outside of the
vehicle, e.g. if there is a fire after an
accident
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the vehicle is on a dangerous section of
road
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the vehicle is not visible or cannot easily be
seen by other road users, particularly when
dark or in poor visibility conditions
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
Leave the vehicle immediately in this or
similar situations as soon as it is safe to do
so. Move to a safe location along with other
vehicle occupants. In such situations, secure
the vehicle in accordance with national
regulations, e. g. with a warning triangle.
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To initiate an emergency call
manually: press cover : briefly to open.
X
Press SOS button ; briefly.
The indicator lamp in SOS button ;
flashes until the emergency call is
concluded.
X
Wait for a voice connection to the
Mercedes-BenzCustomerAssistance
Center.
X
After the emergency call, close cover :.
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If the mobile phone network is not
available, mbrace is not able to make an
emergency call. If you leave the vehicle
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immediately after pressing the SOS button,
you do not know if mbrace has successfully
made the emergency call. In this situation,
seek additional assistance by other means.
Roadside Assistance button
X
Press Roadside Assistance button :.
This initiates a call to the Mercedes-Benz
Customer Assistance Center. The indicator
lamp in Roadside Assistance button :
flashes while the call is active. The
Connecting Call
message appears on
the multifunction display. The audio output
is muted.
If a connection can be made, the
Call
Connected message appears in the
multifunction display.
If a cellular phone network is available and
there is sufficientGPS reception, the mbrace
system transmits data to the Mercedes-Benz
Customer Assistance Center, for example:
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Current location of the vehicle
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Vehicle identification number
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The display of the audio system or
COMAND shows that an mbrace call is
active. During the call, you can change to
the navigation menu by pressing the NAVI
button on COMAND, for example.
Voice output is not available.
Avoice connection is established between
the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center and the vehicle occupants.
From the vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosis, the Mercedes-Benz Customer
Assistance center can ascertain the nature of
the problem (Y page 273).
The Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center either sends a qualified Mercedes-
Benz technician or arranges for your vehicle
to be transported to the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. You may be charged
for services such as repair work and/or
towing. Further details are available in your
mbrace manual.
i The mbrace system failed to initiate a
Roadside Assistance call if:
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the indicator lamp for Roadside
Assistance call button : is flashing
continuously.
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no voice connection to the Mercedes-
Benz Customer Assistance Center was
established.
This may be because the corresponding
mobile phone network is not available.
The
Call Failed
message appears in the
multifunction display.
X
To end acall: press the ~ button on the
multifunctionsteering wheel.
or
X
Press the corresponding button for ending
a phone call on the audio systemoron
COMAND.
MB Info call button
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Press MB Info call button :.
This initiates a call to the Mercedes-Benz
Customer Assistance Center. The indicator
lamp in MB Info call button : flashes while
the connection is being made. The
Connecting Call
message appears on
the multifunction display. The audio system
is muted.
If a connection can be made, the
Call
Connected message appears in the
multifunction display.
If a cellular phone network is available and
there is sufficient GPS reception, the mbrace
system transmits data to the Mercedes-Benz
Customer Assistance Center, for example:
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Current location of the vehicle
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Vehicle identification number
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The display of the audio system or
COMAND shows that an mbrace call is
active. During the call, you can change to
the navigation menu by pressing the NAVI
button on COMAND, for example.
Voice output is not available.
Avoice connection is established between
the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center and the vehicle occupants. You can
obtain information on how to operate your
vehicle's systems, on the location of the
nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center,
and on further products and services offered
by Mercedes-Benz USA.
USA only: you can find further information on
the mbrace system under "Owners Online" at
i The mbrace system failed to initiate an
MB Info call if:
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the indicator lamp in MB Info call
button : is flashing continuously.
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no voice connection to the Mercedes-
Benz Customer Assistance Center was
established.
This may be because the corresponding
mobile phone network is not available.
The
Call Failed
message appears in the
multifunction display.
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To end acall: press the ~ button on the
multifunctionsteering wheel.
or
X
Press the corresponding button for ending
a phone call on the audio systemoron
COMAND.
Call priority
When service calls are active, e.g. Roadside
Assistance or MB Info calls, an emergency
call can still be initiated. In this case, an
emergency call will take priority and override
all other active calls.
The indicator lamp of the respective button
flashes until the call is ended. An emergency
call can only be terminated by the Mercedes-
Benz Customer Assistance Center.
All other calls can be ended by pressing:
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the ~ button on the multifunction
steering wheel
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the corresponding buttononthe audio
system or on COMAND for ending a
telephone call
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If an mbrace call is initiated, audio output
is muted. The mobile phone is no longer
connected to COMAND. However, if you
would like to use your mobile phone, do so
only when the vehicle is stationary and in a
safe location.
Downloading destinations in COMAND
Downloading destinations
Destination Download gives you access to a
data bank with over 15 million Points of
Interest (POIs). These can be downloaded on
the navigation system in your vehicle. If you
know the destination, the address can be
downloaded.Alternatively, you can obtain the
location of Points of Interest (POIs)/
importantdestinations in the vicinity.
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Furthermore, you can download routes with
up to 20 way points.
You are prompted to confirmroute guidance
to the address entered.
The system calculates the route and
subsequently starts the route guidance with
the address entered.
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If you select No, the address can be stored
in the address book.
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The Destination Download function is
available if the corresponding mobile
phone network is available and data
transfer is possible.
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You can only use the Destination
Download function if the vehicle is
equipped with a navigation system.
Route Assistance
This service is part of the mbrace PLUS
Package and cannot be purchased
separately.
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You can also use the Route Assistance
function if your vehicle is not equipped with
a navigation system.
Within the framework of this service, you
receive a professional and reliable form of
navigation support without having to leave
your vehicle.
The customer service representative finds a
suitable route depending on your vehicle's
current position and the desired destination.
You will then be guided live through the
current route section.
Search &Send
"Search & Send" is a destination entry
service. You can find further information on
"Search &Send" in the separate COMAND
operating instructions.
Vehicle remote opening
You can use the vehicle remote opening if you
have unintentionally locked your vehicle and
a replacementSmartKey is not available.The
vehicle can be opened by the Mercedes-Benz
Customer Assistance Center.
The vehicle can be immediately opened
remotely within four days of the ignition being
turned off. After this time, the remote opening
may be delayed by 15 to 60 minutes. After
30 days the vehicle can no longer be opened
remotely.
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Contact the following service hotlines:
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USA: Mercedes-BenzCustomer
Assistance Centerat
1-800-FOR-MERCedes
(1-800-367-6372) or 1-866-990-9007
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Canada: Customer Service at
1-888-923-8367
You will be asked for yourpassword.
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Return to your vehicle at the time agreed
upon with the Mercedes-BenzCustomer
Assistance Center.
USAonly:alternatively, the vehicle can be
opened via:
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the Internet, under the "Owners Online"
section
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the telephone application (e.g.iPhone
®
,
Blackberry)
To do this, you will need your identification
number and password.
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Vehicle remote opening is only possible if
the corresponding mobile phone network
is accessible.
Vehicle remote closing
The remote closing feature can be used when
you have forgotten to lock the vehicle and you
are no longer nearby. The vehicle can then be
locked by the Mercedes-Benz Customer
Assistance Center.
The vehicle can be immediately remotely
locked within four days of the ignition being
turned off. After this time, the remote closing
may be delayed by 15 to 60 minutes. After
30 days the vehicle can no longer be closed
remotely.
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Contact the following service hotlines:
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USA: Mercedes-Benz Customer
Assistance Center at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes
(1-800-367-6372) or 1-866-990-9007
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Canada: Customer Service at
1-888-923-8367
You will be asked for your PIN.
The nexttime you are inside the vehicle and
you switch on the ignition, the
Doors
Locked Remotely message appears in the
multifunction display.
USA only: alternatively, the vehicle can be
locked via:
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the Internet, under the "Owners Online"
section
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the telephone application (e.g.iPhone
®
,
Blackberry)
To do this, you will need your identification
number and password.
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The vehicle remote closing feature is
available when the relevant mobile phone
network is available and data connection is
possible.
Stolen vehicle recovery service
If your vehicle has been stolen:
X
Notify the police.
The police will issue a numbered incident
report.
X
This number will be forwarded to the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center together with your PIN.
The Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center then attempts to locate the mbrace
system. The Mercedes-Benz Customer
Assistance Center contacts you and the
local law enforcementagency if the vehicle
is located. However, only the law
enforcement agency is informed of the
location of the vehicle.
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If the anti-theft alarm system is activated
for longer than 30 seconds, the Mercedes-
Benz Customer Assistance center is
automatically informed.
Vehicle remote malfunction diagnosis
With the vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosis (Vehicle Health Check), the
Customer Assistance center can provide
improved support for problems with your
vehicle. During an existing call, vehicle data
is transferred to the Customer Assistance
center. The customer service representative
can use the received data to decide what kind
of assistance is required. You are then, for
example, guided to the nearest Mercedes-
Benz Service center or a recovery vehicle is
called.
If vehicle data needs to be transferred during
an MB Info call or a Roadside Assistance call,
this is initiated by the Customer Assistance
center. You will see the
Roadside
Assistance Connected message in the
COMAND display.Ifthe vehicle remote
malfunction diagnosis is able to be started,
the
Request for vehicle diagnosis
received. Start vehicle diagnosis?
message appears in the display.
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Press
Yes
to confirm the message.
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If the
Vehicle Diagnosis: Please
switch on ignition. message appears:
turn the key to position 2 in the ignition
lock.
X
If the
Please follow the
instructions received by phone and
move your vehicle to a safe
position. message appears: follow the
instructions of the customer service
representative.
The message in the display disappears.
If you select
Cancel, the vehicle remote
malfunction diagnosis is canceled
completely.
The vehicle operating state check begins.
Meanwhile, the
Vehicle diagnosis
activated message appears.
When the check is finished, the
Sending
vehicle diagnosis data...(Voice
connection may be interrupted
during data transfer.) message
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appears. The vehicle data can now be sentto
the Customer Assistance center.
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Press
OK to confirm the message.
The voice connectionwith the Customer
Assistance center is terminated.
The
Vehicle Diagnosis:
Transferring data... appears.
The vehicle data is senttothe Customer
Assistance center.
Depending on what the customer service
representative agreed with you, the voice
connection is re-established after the transfer
is complete. If necessary, you will be
contacted at a later time by another means,
e.g. by E-Mail or telephone.
Further functions of the vehicle remote
malfunction diagnosis include, for example:
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transfer of service data to the Customer
Assistance center. If aservice is overdue,
the COMAND display shows a message
about various special offers at your
workshop.
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monthly status information E-Mail on oil
level, air pressure, maintenance, brakes,
etc.Ifapplicable, you will receive
information on special offers in the E-Mail.
USA only: this information can also be
called up under "Owners Online" at
Information on the data stored in the vehicle
(Y page 26).
Information on roadside assistance
(Y page 23).
Downloading routes
Downloading routes allows you to transfer
and save predefined routes in the navigation
system. To do this, an SD memory card must
be inserted into the COMAND system. If no
SD memory card is inserted, you must insert
the card into the card slot on the COMAND
system before saving.
Aroute can be prepared and sent either by a
customer service representative or via the
mbrace portal on the Internet. Each route can
include up to 20 way points. When a route has
been received by the navigation system, the
'Route name' has been saved to
memory card. Do you want to start
route guidance? message appears on the
COMAND display.The route is saved to the
SD memory card.
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To start route guidance: select
Yes
.
An overview of the route is shown in the
display.
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If you select No, the saved route can be
called up later in the navigation menu.
X
Select
Start.
Route guidance is started.
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Downloaded and saved data can be called
up again in COMAND.
You can find further information in the
separate COMAND operating instructions.
Speed alert
You can define the upper speed limit, which
must not be exceeded by the vehicle. If this
selected speed is exceeded by the vehicle, a
message will be sent to the Customer
Assistance center. The Customer Assistance
center then forwards this information to you.
You can select the way in which you receive
this information beforehand. Possible options
include SMS, E-Mail or an automated call.
The data which is sent to the Customer
Assistance center contains the following
information:
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the location where the speed limit was
exceeded
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the time at which the speed limit was
exceeded
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the selected speed limit which was
exceeded
Geo fencing
Geo fencing allows you to select areas which
the vehicle should not enter or leave. You will
be informed if the vehicle crosses the
boundaries of the selected areas. You can
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select the way in which you receive this
information beforehand. Possible options
include SMS, E-Mail or an automated call.
The area can be determined as either a circle
or a polygon with a maximum of ten corners.
You can specify up to ten areas
simultaneously. Different settings are
possible for each area.
USA only: these settings can be called up
under "Owners Online" at
Alternatively, you can trigger an MB Info call
and inform the customer service
representative that you wish to activate geo
fencing.
Currently inactive areas can be activated by
SMS.
Triggering the vehicle alarm
With this function, you can trigger the
vehicle's panic alarm via SMS. An alarm
sounds and the exterior lighting flashes.
Depending on the setting, the panic alarm
lasts five or ten seconds. Afterwards, the
alarm switches off.
Garage door opener
Important safety notes
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WARNING
When you operate or program the garage door
with the integrated garage door opener,
persons in the range of movement of the
garage door can become trapped or struck by
the garage door. There is arisk of injury.
When using the integrated garage door
opener, always make sure that nobody is
within the range of movement of the garage
door.
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WARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbonmonoxide. Inhaling
these exhaust gases leads to poisoning. There
is a risk of fatal injury. Therefore never leave
the engine running in enclosed spaces
without sufficient ventilation.
The HomeLink
®
garage door opener
integrated in the rear-view mirror allows you
to operate up to three different door and gate
systems.
Only operate garage doors using the
integrated garage door opener if:
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they are equipped with a safety stop and
reverse feature, and
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they conform to the current U.S. safety
standards.
When programming a garage door opener,
park vehicle outside the garage.
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Certain garage door drives are
incompatible with the integrated garage
door opener. If you have difficulty
programming the integrated garage door
opener, contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center.
Alternatively, you can call the following
telephone assistance services:
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USA: Mercedes-Benz Customer
Assistance Center at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes
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Canada: Customer Service at
1-800-387-0100
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HomeLink
®
hotline 1-800-355-3515
(free of charge)
More information on HomeLink
®
and/or
compatible products is also available
online at
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Notes on the declaration of conformity
(Y page 25).
Programming
Programming buttons
Observe the "Important safety notes"
(Y page 275).
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Integrated garage door opener in the rear-view
mirror
Garage door remote control A is not part of
the integrated garage door opener.
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The first time before programming, clear
the integrated garage door opener memory
(Y page 278).
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Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.
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Press and hold one of buttons ; to ? on
the integrated garage door opener.
After a short time, indicator lamp : lights
up yellow.
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Indicator lamp : lights up yellow as soon
as button ;, = or ? is programmed for
the first time. If the selected button has
already been programmed, indicator
lamp : will only lightup yellow after ten
seconds have elapsed.
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Release button ;, = or ?. Indicator
lamp : flashes yellow.
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Point garage door remote control A
towards buttons ; to ? on the rear-view
mirror at a distance of 2 to 8 inches (5 to
20 cm).
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The required distance between remote
control A and the integrated garage door
opener depends on the garage door drive
system. Several attempts might be
necessary. You should test every position
for at least 25 seconds before trying
another position.
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Press and hold button B on remotecontrol
A until indicator lamp : lights up green.
If indicator lamp : lights up green or
flashes, then programming has been
successful.
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Release button B on remote control A for
the garage door drive system.
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If indicator lamp : lights up red: repeat
the programming procedure for the
corresponding button on the rear-view
mirror. When doing so, vary the distance
between remote control A and the rear-
view mirror.
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If the indicator lamp flashes green after
successful programming, the garage door
system is using a rolling code. After
programming, you must synchronize the
garage door opener integrated in the rear-
view mirror with the receiver of the garage
door system.
Synchronizing the rolling code
Observe the "Important safety notes"
(Y page 275).
Your vehicle must be within reach of the
garage door or exterior gate drive. Make sure
that neither your vehicle nor any persons/
objects are present within the sweep of the
door or gate.
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Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.
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Press the program button of the door or
gate drive (see the door or gate drive
operating instructions, e.g. under
"programming of additional remote
controls").
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Usually, you now have 30seconds to
initiate the next step.
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Press previously programmed button ;,
= or ? of the integrated garage door
opener until the door closes.
The rolling code synchronization is then
complete.
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Notes on programming the remote
control
Canadianradio frequency laws require a
"break" (or interruption) of the transmission
signals after broadcasting for a few seconds.
Therefore, these signals may notlast long
enough for the integrated garage door
opener. The signal is notrecognized during
programming. Comparable with Canadian
law, some U.S.garage door openers also
feature a "break".
Proceed as follows:
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if you live in Canada
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if you have difficulties programming the
garage door opener (regardless of where
you live) when using the programming
steps
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Press and hold one of buttons ; to ? on
the integrated garage door opener.
Afterashort time, indicator lamp : lights
up yellow.
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Release the button.
Indicator lamp : flashes yellow.
X
Press button B of garage door remote
control A for two seconds, then release it
for two seconds.
X
Press button B againfor two seconds.
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Repeat this sequence on button B of
remote control A until indicator lamp :
lights up green.
If indicator lamp : turns red, repeat the
process.
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Continue with the other programming
steps (see above).
Problems when programming
If you are experiencing problems
programming the integrated garage door
opener on the rear-view mirror, take note of
the following instructions:
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Check the transmitter frequency of garage
door drive remote control A.This can
usually be found on the back of the remote
control.
The integrated garage door opener is
compatible with devices that have units
which operate in the frequency range of
280to 433MHz.
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Replace the batteries in garage door
remote control A.This increases the
likelihood that garage door remote control
A will transmit a strongand precise signal
to the integrated garage door openerinthe
rear-view mirror.
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When programming, hold remote control
A at varying distances and angles from the
button that you are programming. Try
various angles at a distance between 2and
12 inches (5to 30 cm) or at the same angle
but at varying distances.
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If another remote control for the same
garage door drive is available, repeat the
same programming steps with this remote
control. Before performing these steps,
make sure that new batteries have been
installed in garage door drive remote
control A.
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Note that some remote controls only
transmit for a limited amount of time (the
indicator lamp on the remote control goes
out). Press button B on remote control
A again before transmission ends.
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Align the antenna cable of the garage door
opener unit. This can improve signal
reception/transmission.
Opening/closing the garage door
After it has been programmed, the integrated
garage door opener performs the function of
the garage door system remote control.
Please also read the operating instructions
for the garage door system.
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Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.
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Press button ;, = or ? which you have
programmed to operate the garage door.
Garage door system with a fixed code:
indicator lamp : lights up green.
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Garage door system with a rolling code:
indicator lamp : flashes green.
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The transmitterwill transmit a signal as
long as the button is pressed. The
transmission is halted after a maximum of
ten seconds and indicator lamp : lights
up yellow. Press button ;, = or ? again
if necessary.
Clearing the memory
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Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.
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Press buttons ; and ?.
The indicator lamp lights up yellow.
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Press and hold buttons ; and ? until the
indicator lamp turns green.
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Make sure that you clear the memory of
the integrated garage door opener before
selling the vehicle.
Compass
Calling up the compass
The compass displays in which compass
direction the vehicle is currently traveling:
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NE, E, SE, S, SW, W or NW.
To receive a correctdisplay in rear-view
mirror :, the compass must be calibrated
and the magnetic field zone set.
Setting the compass
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Determine your position using the following
zone maps.
North America zone map
South America zone map
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