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Using handle :, swing the trunk floor

upwards as far as side flaps =, then over-

come the resistance of flaps =.

Place the trunk floor on side flaps =.

To close: press the trunk floor down until it

engages.

Roof carrier

Important safety notes

WARNING

When you load the roof, the center of gravity

of the vehicle rises and the driving character-

istics 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 vehi-

cle.

Position the load on the roof rack in such a

way that the vehicle will not sustain dam-

age even when it is in motion.

Ensure that, depending on the vehicle's

equipment, you can raise the panorama

roof with power tilt/sliding panel fully and

open the tailgate fully when the roof carrier

is installed.

You will find information on the maximum roof

load in the "Technical data" section

(Y page 368).

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.

Attaching the roof carrier

Secure the roof carrier to the roof rails. In

doing so, observe the manufacturer's

installation instructions.

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Cup holder

Important safety notes

WARNING

The cup holder cannot hold a container secure

whilst traveling. If you use a cup holder whilst

traveling, the container may be flung around

and liquid may be spilled. The vehicle occu-

pants may come into contact with the liquid

and if it is hot, they may be scalded. You may

be distracted from the traffic conditions and

you could lose control of the vehicle. There is

a risk of an accident and injury.

Only use the cup holder when the vehicle is

stationary. Only use the cup holder for con-

tainers of the right size. Always close the con-

tainer, particularly if the liquid is hot.

Only use the cup holders for containers of

the right size and which have lids. The

drinks could otherwise spill.

WARNING

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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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 while

driving.

Stow and secure objects that are heavy,

hard, pointy, sharp-edged, fragile or too

large in the cargo compartment.

Observe the loading guidelines (Y page 266).

The stowage compartments in the doors pro-

vide space for bottles:

front: capacity up to 34 fl. oz. (1.0 l)

rear: capacity up to 17 fl. oz. (0.5 l)

Cup holder in the front-compartment

center console

The cup holder and the rubber mat under-

neath can be removed for cleaning. Clean

them with clean, lukewarm water only.

To remove: carefully pull in upper sections

of cup holder : on the driver's and front-

passenger sides until they release.

Lift the cup holder upwards ; until it can

be removed.

To install: insert cup holder into lateral

curved sections ; in the stowage com-

partment. Insert the cup holder so that the

wedge of the upper section of cup

holder : faces forwards.

Press the cup holder downwards until it

engages on the right and left-hand sides.

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.

Close the cup holder before folding the

rear seat armrest up. Otherwise, the cup

holder could be damaged.

Fold down the rear seat armrest.

To open: press the front of cup holder :

or ;.

Cup holder : or ; extends automatically.

To close: slide cup holder : or ; back

until it engages.

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Sun visors

Overview

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.

Mirror light

;

Bracket

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 bracket ; and mirror cover A

has been folded up.

Glare from the side

Fold down the sun visor.

Pull the sun visor out of retainer ;.

Swing the sun visor to the side.

Vehicles with mirror lights: slide the sun

visor horizontally as desired.

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.

Example: vehicles with a cover over the stowage

compartment

To open: push the lower section of

cover :.

The stowage compartment opens.

To remove the insert: lift insert = up ;

and out.

To re-install the insert: press insert =

into the holder until it engages.

If you remove the ashtray insert, you can

use the resulting compartment for stow-

age.

Rear-compartment ashtray

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

To remove: pull insert ; by recess : in

the direction of arrow ? until it audibly

releases.

Lift insert ; up and out.

To install the insert: install insert ; from

above into the holder and press down until

it engages.

Cigarette lighter

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:

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

unsupervised in the vehicle.

Your attention must always be focused on the

traffic conditions. Only use the cigarette

lighter when road and traffic conditions per-

mit.

Example: vehicles with a cover over the stowage

compartment

Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni-

tion lock (Y page 143).

To open: push the lower section of

cover :.

The stowage compartment opens.

Press in cigarette lighter ;.

Cigarette lighter ; will pop out automati-

cally when the heating element is red-hot.

12 V sockets

Points to observe before use

Turn the SmartKey to position 1 in the igni-

tion lock (Y page 143).

The sockets can be used for accessories with

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

ries 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.

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 front-compartment center

console

Vehicles with a cover over the stowage compart-

ment

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To open: push the lower section of

cover :.

The stowage compartment opens.

Lift up the cover of socket ;.

Vehicles without a cover over the stowage com-

partment

Lift up the cover of socket :.

Socket in the rear-compartment center

console

Pull cover : out by its top edge.

Lift up the cover of socket ;.

Socket in the cargo compartment

Lift up the cover of socket :.

mbrace

General notes

You must have a license agreement to acti-

vate the mbrace service. Make sure that your

system is activated and operational. To log in,

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 hot-

lines:

USA: Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance

Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes

(1-800-367-6372) or 1-866-990-9007

Canada: Customer Service at

1-888-923-8367

Shortly after successfully registering with the

service, 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 .

The system is available if:

it has been activated and is operational

the corresponding mobile phone network is

available for transmitting data to the Cus-

tomer Center

a service subscription is available

the starter battery is sufficiently charged

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i Determining the location of the vehicle on

a map is only possible if:

GPS reception is available.

the vehicle position can be forwarded to

the Customer Assistance Center.

The mbrace system

To adjust the volume during a call, proceed as

follows:

Press the W or X button on the mul-

tifunction steering wheel.

Use the volume controller of the audio sys-

tem/COMAND.

The system offers various services, e.g.:

Automatic and manual emergency call

Roadside Assistance call

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.

A malfunction in the system has been detec-

ted if one of the following occurs:

The indicator lamp in the SOS button does

not come on during the system self-test.

The indicator lamp in the F Roadside

Assistance button does not light up during

self-diagnosis of the system.

The indicator lamp in the ï MB Info call

button does not light up during self-diag-

nosis of the system.

The indicator lamp in one or more of the

following buttons continues to light up red

after the system self-diagnosis:

SOS button

F Roadside Assistance call button

ï MB Info call button

After the system self-diagnosis, the

Inop‐Inop‐

erative

erative or Service Not ActivatedService Not Activated

message appears in the multifunction dis-

play.

If a malfunction is indicated as outlined

above, the system may not operate as expec-

ted. 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:

USA: Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance

Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes

(1-800-367-6372) or 1-866-990-9007

Canada: Customer Service at

1-888-923-8367

Emergency call

Important safety notes

WARNING

It can be dangerous to remain in the vehicle,

even if you have pressed the SOS button in an

emergency if:

you see smoke inside or outside of the vehi-

cle, e.g. if there is a fire after an accident

the vehicle is on a dangerous section of

road

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 simi-

lar situations as soon as it is safe to do so.

Move to a safe location along with other vehi-

cle occupants. In such situations, secure the

vehicle in accordance with national regula-

tions, e. g. with a warning triangle.

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You must have a license agreement to acti-

vate the mbrace service. Make sure that your

system is activated and operational. To reg-

ister, 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 hot-

lines:

USA: Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance

Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes

(1-800-367-6372) or 1-866-990-9007

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.

You cannot end an automatically trig-

gered emergency call yourself.

An emergency call can also be initiated man-

ually.

As soon as the emergency call has been ini-

tiated, the indicator lamp in the SOS button

flashes. The multifunction display shows the

Connecting CallConnecting Call message.

The audio output is muted.

Once the connection has been made, the

Call ConnectedCall Connected message appears in the

multifunction display.

All important information on the emergency is

transmitted, for example:

current location of the vehicle (as deter-

mined by the GPS system)

vehicle identification number

information on the severity of the accident

Shortly after the emergency call has been ini-

tiated, a voice connection is automatically

established between the Customer Assis-

tance Center and the vehicle occupants.

If the vehicle occupants respond, the

Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Cen-

ter attempts to get more information on the

emergency.

If there is no response from the vehicle

occupants, an ambulance is immediately

sent to the vehicle.

If no voice connection can be established to

the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance

Center, the system has been unable to initiate

an emergency call.

This can occur, for example, if the relevant

mobile phone network is not available. The

indicator lamp in the SOS button flashes con-

tinuously.

The

Call FailedCall Failed message appears in the

multifunction display and must be confirmed.

In this case, summon assistance by other

means.

Making an emergency call

To initiate an emergency call manually:

press cover : briefly to open.

Press SOS button ; briefly.

The indicator lamp in SOS button ;

flashes until the emergency call is conclu-

ded.

Wait for a voice connection to the

Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Cen-

ter.

After the emergency call, close cover :.

If the mobile phone network is unavaila-

ble, mbrace will not be able to make the

emergency call. If you leave the vehicle

immediately after pressing the SOS button,

you will not know whether mbrace placed

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the emergency call. In this case, always

summon assistance by other means.

Roadside Assistance button

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 multifunction display shows the

Con‐Con‐

necting Call

necting Call message. The audio output

is muted.

If a connection can be made, the

Call Con‐Call Con‐

nected

nected message appears in the multifunction

display.

If a mobile phone network and GPS reception

are available, the system transfers data to the

Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center,

for example:

current location of the vehicle

vehicle identification number

The audio system or COMAND display

indicates that a 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.

A voice connection is established between

the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance

Center and the vehicle occupants.

From the vehicle remote malfunction diagno-

sis, the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance

Center can ascertain the nature of the prob-

lem (Y page 284).

The Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance

Center either sends a qualified Mercedes-

Benz technician or makes arrangements 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 system has not been able to initiate a

Roadside Assistance call, if:

the indicator lamp for Roadside Assis-

tance call button : is flashing continu-

ously.

no voice connection to the Mercedes-

Benz Customer Assistance Center was

established.

This can occur if the relevant mobile phone

network is not available, for example.

The

Call FailedCall Failed message appears in the

multifunction display.

To end a call: press the ~ button on the

multifunction steering wheel.

Press the corresponding button for ending

a phone call on the audio system or on

COMAND.

MB Info call button

Press MB Info call button :.

This initiates a call to the Mercedes-Benz

Customer Assistance Center.

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The indicator lamp in MB Info call button :

flashes while the connection is being made.

The multifunction display shows the

Con‐Con‐

necting

necting CallCall message. The audio system

is muted.

If a connection can be made, the

Call Con‐Call Con‐

nected

nected message appears in the multifunction

display.

If a mobile phone network and GPS reception

are available, the system transfers data to the

Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center,

for example:

current location of the vehicle

vehicle identification number

The audio system or COMAND display

indicates that a 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.

A voice connection is established between

the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance

Center and the vehicle occupants.

You receive information about operating your

vehicle, about the nearest authorized

Mercedes-Benz Center and about other prod-

ucts and services from Mercedes-Benz.

USA only: you can find further information on

the mbrace system under "Owners Online" at

i The system has not been able to initiate

an MB Info call, if:

the indicator lamp in MB Info call but-

ton : is flashing continuously.

no voice connection to the Mercedes-

Benz Customer Assistance Center was

established.

This can occur if the relevant mobile phone

network is not available, for example.

The

Call FailedCall Failed message appears in the

multifunction display.

To end a call: press the ~ button on the

multifunction steering wheel.

Press the corresponding button for ending

a phone call on the audio system or on

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 emer-

gency 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:

the ~ button on the multifunction steer-

ing wheel

the corresponding button on the audio sys-

tem or on COMAND for ending a telephone

call

When a call is initiated, the audio system

is muted. The mobile phone is no longer

connected to COMAND. However, if you

want to use your mobile phone, do so only

when the vehicle is stationary and in a safe

location.

Downloading destinations in COMAND

Downloading destinations

Downloading destinations gives you access

to a database 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)/impor-

tant destinations in the vicinity.

Furthermore, you can download routes with

up to 20 way points.

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You are prompted to confirm route guidance

to the address entered.

The system calculates the route and subse-

quently starts the route guidance with the

address entered.

If you select NoNo, the address can be saved

in the address book.

The destination download function is

available if the relevant mobile phone net-

work is available and data transfer is pos-

sible.

The destination download function can

only be used if the vehicle is equipped with

a navigation system.

Route Assistance

This service is part of the mbrace PLUS Pack-

age and cannot be purchased separately.

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 cur-

rent route section.

Search & Send

General notes

To use "Search & Send", your vehicle

must be equipped with mbrace and a navi-

gation system. Additionally, an mbrace ser-

vice subscription must be completed.

"Search & Send" is a destination entry ser-

vice. A destination address which is found on

Google Maps

can be transferred via mbrace

directly to your vehicle's navigation system.

Specifying and sending the destination

address

Go to the website

and enter a desti-

nation address into the entry field.

To send the destination address to the

e-mail address of your mbrace account:

click on the corresponding button on the

website.

Example:

If you select 'Send to vehicle' and then

'Mercedes-Benz', the destination address

will be sent to your vehicle.

When the "Send" dialog window appears:

Enter the e-mail address you specified

when setting up your mbrace account into

the corresponding field.

Click "Send".

Information on specific commands such

as "Address entry" or "Send" can be found

on the website.

Calling up destination addresses

Switch on the ignition.

The destination address is loaded into the

vehicle's navigation system.

A display message appears, asking

whether navigation should be started.

Select

YesYes by turning cVd or sliding XVY

the COMAND controller and press W to

confirm.

The system calculates the route and sub-

sequently starts the route guidance with

the address entered.

If you select NoNo, the address can be saved

in the address book.

If you have sent more than one destina-

tion address, each individual destination

must be confirmed separately.

Destination addresses are loaded in the

same order as the order in which they were

sent.

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If you own multiple Mercedes-Benz vehi-

cles with mbrace and activated mbrace

accounts:

If multiple vehicles are registered under the

same e-mail address, the destination will

be sent to all the vehicles.

Vehicle remote opening

You can use the vehicle remote opening if you

have unintentionally locked your vehicle and

a replacement SmartKey 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 unlock-

ing may be delayed by 15 to 60 minutes. After

30 days, the vehicle can no longer be opened

remotely.

Contact the following service hotlines:

USA: Mercedes-Benz Customer Assis-

tance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes

(1-800-367-6372) or 1-866-990-9007

Canada: Customer Service at

1-888-923-8367

You will be asked for your password.

Return to your vehicle at the time agreed

upon with the Mercedes-Benz Customer

Assistance Center.

USA only: alternatively, the vehicle can be

opened via:

the Internet, under the "Owners Online"

section

the telephone applications (e.g. iPhone

Blackberry)

To do this, you will need your identification

number and password.

Vehicle remote opening is only possible if

the corresponding mobile phone network is

accessible.

Vehicle remote closing

The vehicle remote locking 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, remote locking

may be delayed by 15 to 60 minutes. After

30 days the vehicle can no longer be locked

remotely.

Contact the following service hotlines:

USA: Mercedes-Benz Customer Assis-

tance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes

(1-800-367-6372) or 1-866-990-9007

Canada: Customer Service at

1-888-923-8367

You will be asked for your password.

The next time you are inside the vehicle and

you switch on the ignition, the

DoorsDoors

Locked Remotely

Locked Remotely message appears in the

multifunction display.

USA only: alternatively, the vehicle can be

locked via:

the Internet, under the "Owners Online"

section

the telephone applications (e.g. iPhone

Blackberry)

To do this, you will need your identification

number and password.

The vehicle remote closing feature is

available when the relevant mobile phone

network is available and data connection is

possible.

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Stolen vehicle recovery service

If your vehicle has been stolen:

Notify the police.

The police will issue a numbered incident

report.

This number will be forwarded to the

Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Cen-

ter together with your PIN.

The Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance

Center then tries to locate the system. The

Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Cen-

ter contacts you and the local law enforce-

ment agency if the vehicle is located.

However, only the law enforcement agency

is informed of the location of the vehicle.

If the anti-theft alarm system is activated

for longer than 30 seconds, the Mercedes-

Benz Customer Assistance Center is auto-

matically notified.

Vehicle remote malfunction diagnosis

With the vehicle remote malfunction diagno-

sis (Vehicle Health Check), the Customer

Assistance center can provide improved sup-

port 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 authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-

ter 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 Assis‐Roadside Assis‐

tance Connected

tance Connected message in the COMAND

display. If the vehicle remote malfunction

diagnosis can be started, the

Request forRequest for

vehicle diagnosis received. Start

vehicle diagnosis?vehicle diagnosis? message appears in

the display.

Confirm the message with

YesYes.

When the

Vehicle Diagnosis PleaseVehicle Diagnosis Please

start ignition

start ignition message appears, turn

the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition

lock (Y page 143).

When the

PleasePlease followfollow thethe instruc‐instruc‐

tions received by phone and move

your vehicle to a safe position.your vehicle to a safe position.

message appears, follow the customer ser-

vice representative's instructions.

The message in the display disappears.

If you select

CancelCancel, the vehicle remote

malfunction diagnosis is canceled com-

pletely.

The vehicle operating state check begins.

You will see the

Vehicle diagnosisVehicle diagnosis

activated.

activated. message.

When the diagnosis is completed, the

SendSend

vehicle diagnostics data

connection may be dur‐connection may be dur‐

inging datadata transfer)transfer) message appears. The

vehicle data can now be sent to the Customer

Assistance center.

Press

OKOK to confirm the message.

The voice connection with the Customer

Assistance center is terminated.

You will see the

Vehicle Diagnosis:Vehicle Diagnosis:

Transferring data...

Transferring data... message.

The vehicle data is sent to the Customer

Assistance center.

Depending on what the customer service rep-

resentative agreed with you, the voice con-

nection 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 phone.

Further functions of the vehicle remote mal-

function diagnosis include, for example:

transfer of service data to the Customer

Assistance center. If a service is overdue,

the COMAND display shows a message

about various special offers at your work-

shop.

monthly status information e-mail on oil

level, air pressure, maintenance, brakes,

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etc. If applicable, you will receive informa-

tion on special offers in the e-mail.

USA only: this information can also be

called up under "Owners Online" at

Information on Roadside Assistance

(Y page 25).

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.

A route 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.

Once a route has been received by the navi-

gation system, you will see the

<route<route

name>

name> hashas beenbeen savedsaved toto memorymemory card.card.

DoDo youyou wantwant toto startstart routeroute guidance?guidance?

message in the COMAND display. The route is

saved to the SD memory card.

To start route guidance: select

YesYes.

An overview of the route is shown in the

display.

If you select NoNo, the saved route can be

called up later via the navigation menu.

Select

StartStart.

Route guidance is started.

Downloaded and saved data can be called

up again in COMAND.

You can find further information in the sep-

arate 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 vehi-

cle, 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 text message, e-mail or an automated

call.

The data you receive contains the following

information:

the location where the speed limit was

exceeded

the time at which the speed limit was

exceeded

the selected speed limit which was excee-

ded

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 boun-

daries of the selected areas. You can select

the way in which you receive this information

beforehand. Possible options include text

message, 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 simultane-

ously. 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 representa-

tive that you wish to activate geo fencing.

Currently inactive areas can be activated by

text message.

Triggering the vehicle alarm

With this function, you can trigger the vehi-

cle's panic alarm via text message. 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.

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Garage door opener

General notes

The HomeLink

garage door opener integra-

ted in the rear-view mirror allows you to oper-

ate up to three different door and gate sys-

tems.

Use the integrated garage door opener only

on garage doors that:

have safety stop and reverse features and

meet current U.S. federal safety standards

Once programed, the integrated garage door

opener in the rear-view mirror will assume the

function of the garage door system's remote

control. Please also read the operating

instructions for the garage door system.

When programing a garage door opener, park

the vehicle outside the garage. Do not run the

engine while programing.

Certain garage door drives are incompatible

with the integrated garage door opener. If you

have difficulty programing the integrated

garage door opener, contact an authorized

Mercedes-Benz Center.

Alternatively, you can call the following tele-

phone assistance services:

USA: Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance

Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes

Canada: Customer Service at

1-800-387-0100

HomeLink

hotline 1-800-355-3515 (free

of charge)

More information on HomeLink

and/or

compatible products is also available online

Notes on the declaration of conformity

(Y page 27).

USA: FCC ID: CB2HMIHL4

Canada: IC: 279B-HMIHL4

Important safety notes

WARNING

When you operate or program the garage door

with the integrated garage door opener, per-

sons in the range of movement of the garage

door can become trapped or struck by the

garage door. There is a risk of injury.

When using the integrated garage door

opener, always make sure that nobody is

within the range of movement of the garage

door.

WARNING

Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust

gases such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling

these exhaust gases leads to poisoning. There

is a risk of fatal injury. Therefore never leave

the engine running in enclosed spaces with-

out sufficient ventilation.

Programming

Programing buttons

Pay attention to the "Important safety notes"

(Y page 286).

Garage door remote control A is not inclu-

ded with the integrated garage door opener.

Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni-

tion lock (Y page 143).

Select one of buttons ; to ? to use to

control the garage door drive.

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To start programing mode: press and

hold one of buttons ; to ? on the inte-

grated garage door opener.

The garage door opener is now in program-

ing mode. After a short time, indicator

lamp : lights up yellow.

Indicator lamp : lights up yellow as soon

as button ;, = or ? is programed for the

first time. If the selected button has already

been programed, indicator lamp : will

only light up yellow after ten seconds have

elapsed.

Release button ;, = or ?. Indicator

lamp : flashes yellow.

To program the remote control: 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).

Press and hold button B on remote control

A until indicator lamp : lights up green.

When indicator lamp : lights up green:

programing is finished.

When indicator lamp : flashes green: pro-

graming was successful. The next step is to

synchronize the rolling code.

Release button B on remote control A for

the garage door drive system.

If indicator lamp : lights up red: repeat the

programing procedure for the correspond-

ing button on the rear-view mirror. When

doing so, vary the distance between remote

control A and the rear-view mirror.

The required distance between remote

control A and the integrated garage door

opener depends on the garage door drive

system. Several attempts might be neces-

sary. You should test every position for at

least 25 seconds before trying another

position.

Synchronizing the rolling code

Pay attention to the "Important safety notes"

(Y page 286).

If the garage door system uses a rolling code,

you will also have to synchronize the garage

door system with the integrated garage door

opener in the rear-view mirror. To do this you

will need to use the programing button on the

door drive control panel. The programing but-

ton may be positioned at different locations

depending on the manufacturer. It is usually

located on the door drive unit on the garage

ceiling.

Familiarize yourself with the garage door

drive operating instructions, e.g. under "Pro-

graming of additional remote controls",

before carrying out the following steps.

Your vehicle must be within reach of the

garage door or gate opener drive. Make sure

that neither your vehicle nor any persons/

objects are present within the sweep of the

door or gate.

Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni-

tion lock (Y page 143).

Get out of the vehicle.

Press the programing button on the door

drive unit.

Usually, you now have 30 seconds to ini-

tiate the next step.

Get into the vehicle.

Press previously programed button ;, =

or ? on the integrated garage door opener

until the door closes.

The rolling code synchronization is then

complete.

Notes on programing the remote control

Canadian radio frequency laws require a

"break" (or interruption) of the transmission

signals after broadcasting for a few seconds.

Therefore, these signals may not last long

enough for the integrated garage door

opener. The signal is not recognized during

programing. Comparable with Canadian law,

some U.S. garage door openers also feature a

"break".

Proceed as follows:

if you live in Canada

if you have difficulties programing the

garage door opener (regardless of where

you live) when using the programing steps.

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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.

Release the button.

Indicator lamp : flashes yellow.

Press button B of garage door remote

control A for two seconds, then release it

for two seconds.

Press button B again for two seconds.

Repeat this sequence on button B of

remote control A until indicator lamp :

lights up green.

When indicator lamp : lights up green:

programing is finished.

When indicator lamp : flashes green: pro-

graming was successful. The next step is to

synchronize the rolling code.

Release button B of remote control A of

the garage door drive.

If indicator lamp : lights up red: repeat the

programing process for the corresponding

button on the rear-view mirror. When doing

so, vary the distance between remote con-

trol A and the rear-view mirror.

The required distance between remote

control A and the integrated garage door

opener depends on the garage door drive

system. Several attempts might be neces-

sary. You should test every position for at

least 25 seconds before trying another

position.

Problems when programing

If you are experiencing problems programing

the integrated garage door opener on the

rear-view mirror, take note of the following

instructions:

Check the transmitter frequency used by

garage door drive remote control A and

whether it is supported. The transmitter

frequency can usually be found on the back

of the garage door drive remote control.

The integrated garage door opener is com-

patible with devices that have units which

operate in the frequency range of 280 to

433 MHz.

Replace the batteries in garage door

remote control A. This increases the like-

lihood that garage door remote control A

will transmit a strong and precise signal to

the integrated garage door opener.

When programing, hold remote control A

at varying distances and angles from the

button which you are programing. Try vari-

ous angles at a distance between 2and

12 inches (5to 30 cm) or at the same angle

but at varying distances.

If another remote control is available for the

same garage door drive, repeat the same

programing steps with this remote control.

Before performing these steps, make sure

that new batteries have been installed in

garage door drive remote control A.

Note that some remote controls only trans-

mit for a limited amount of time (the indi-

cator lamp on the remote control goes out).

Press button B on remote control A again

before transmission ends.

Align the antenna cable of the garage door

opener unit. This can improve signal recep-

tion/transmission.

Opening/closing the garage door

After it has been programed, 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.

Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni-

tion lock (Y page 143).

Press button ;, = or ? which you have

programed to operate the garage door.

Garage door system with a fixed code: indi-

cator lamp : lights up green.

Garage door system with a rolling code:

indicator lamp : flashes green.

The transmitter will transmit a signal as long

as the button is pressed. The transmission is

halted after a maximum of ten seconds and

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indicator lamp : lights up yellow. Press but-

ton ;, = or ? again if necessary.

Clearing the memory

Make sure that you clear the memory of the

integrated garage door opener before selling

the vehicle.

Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni-

tion lock (Y page 143).

Press and hold buttons ; and ?.

The indicator lamp initially lights up yellow

and then green.

Release buttons ; and ?.

The memory of the integrated garage door

opener in the rear-view mirror is cleared.

Compass

Calling up the compass

The compass displays in which compass

direction the vehicle is currently traveling:

NN,

NENE, EE, SESE, SS, SWSW, WW or NWNW.

To receive a correct display in rear-view mir-

ror :, the compass must be calibrated and

the magnetic field zone set.

Setting the compass

Determine your position using the following

zone maps.

North America zone map

South America zone map

Push a round pen into opening =

(Y page 289) for approximately three sec-

onds.

The zone currently selected appears in

compass display ; (Y page 289).

To select the zone: push a round pen into

opening = (Y page 289) until the desired

zone is selected.

If, after a few seconds, the display in com-

pass display ; (Y page 289) changes

direction, the zone has been selected.

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Calibrating the compass

Make sure that there is sufficient space for

you to drive in a circle without impeding

traffic.

In order to calibrate the compass correctly,

do the following:

calibrate the compass in the open and not

in the vicinity of steel structures or high-

voltage transmission lines.

switch off electrical consumers such as the

climate control, windshield wipers or rear

window defroster.

close all doors and the tailgate.

Switch on the ignition.

Push a round pen into opening =

(Y page 289) for approximately six sec-

onds, until symbol

CC is shown in compass

display ; (Y page 289).

Drive your vehicle in a full circle at approx-

imately 3 mph (5 km/h) to 6 mph

(10 km/h).

When the calibration has successfully been

completed, the current direction is shown

in compass display ; (Y page 289).

Floormat on the driver's side

WARNING

Objects in the driver's footwell can restrict the

pedal travel or obstruct a depressed pedal.

The operating and road safety of the vehicle is

jeopardized. There is a risk of an accident.

Make sure that all objects in the vehicle are

stowed correctly, and that they cannot enter

the driver's footwell. Install the floormats

securely and as specified in order to ensure

sufficient clearance for the pedals. Do not use

loose floormats and do not place floormats on

top of one another.

Slide the seat backwards.

To install: place the floormat in the foot-

well.

Press safety catch knobs : onto retain-

ers ;.

To remove: pull the floormat off retain-

ers ;.

Remove the floormat.

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