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R the load must not protrude above the upper

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edge of the seat backrests.

Loading guidelines

R always place the load against the rear or front

seat backrests. Make sure that the seat

G WARNING

backrests are securely locked into place.

If objects, luggage or loads are not secured or

R always place the load behind unoccupied

seats if possible.

not secured sufficiently, they could slip, tip

R use the lashing eyelets and the luggage nets

over or be flung around and thereby hit vehicle

to transport loads and luggage.

occupants. There is a risk of injury, especially

R only use lashing eyelets and fastening com-

when braking or abruptly changing directions.

ponents that are suitable for the weight and

Always store objects so that they cannot be

size of the load.

flung around. Secure objects, luggage or

R hook in the safety net when loading.

loads against slipping or tipping before the

R secure the load with sufficiently strong and

journey.

wear-resistant lashing material. Pad sharp

edges for protection.

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G WARNING

i Load restraints are available at any qualified

Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust

specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz

gases such as carbon monoxide. If the tailgate

Service Centre.

is open when the engine is running, particu-

larly if the vehicle is moving, exhaust fumes

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could enter the passenger compartment.

There is a risk of poisoning.

Important safety notes

Turn off the engine before opening the tail-

G WARNING

gate. Never drive with the tailgate open.

If you transport objects in the vehicle interior

G WARNING

and these are not adequately secured, they

The exhaust tail pipe and tail pipe trim can

could slip or be flung around and thereby

become very hot. If you come into contact

strike vehicle occupants. In addition, cup

with these parts of the vehicle, you could burn

holders, open stowage spaces and mobile

yourself. There is a risk of injury.

phone brackets may not always be able to

Always be particularly careful around the

hold the objects placed in them in the event of

exhaust tail pipe and the tail pipe trim. Allow

an accident. There is a risk of injury, particu-

these components to cool down before touch-

larly in the event of sharp braking or sudden

ing them.

changes of direction.

R Always stow objects in such a way that they

The handling characteristics of a laden vehicle

cannot be tossed about in these or similar

are dependent on the distribution of the load

situations.

within the vehicle. For this reason, you should

observe the following notes when loading and

R Always make sure that objects do not proj-

transporting a load:

ect from stowage spaces, luggage nets or

stowage nets.

R never exceed the maximum permissible gross

vehicle weight or the permissible axle loads

R Ensure that closable stowage spaces are

for the vehicle (including occupants).

shut before beginning your journey.

R the luggage compartment is the preferred

R Always stow and secure heavy, hard, poin-

place to store objects.

ted, sharp-edged, fragile or outsize objects

R position heavy loads as far forwards as pos-

in the load compartment.

sible and as low down in the luggage com-

partment as possible.

Observe the loading guidelines ( Y page 314).

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Glove compartment

can be removed to increase the stowage space

in the glove compartment.

X To remove: pull out partition :

X To install: insert partition : and push it back

until it engages.

Stowage compartment/telephone

compartment under the armrest

X To open: pull handle : and open glove com-

partment flap ;.

X To close: fold glove compartment flap ;

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upwards until it engages.

i The glove compartment can be cooled

( Y page 142).

Vehicles without touchpad

X To open: pull handle : up.

The armrest folds out.

1 Glove compartment unlocked

2 Glove compartment locked

The glove compartment can be locked and

unlocked using the emergency key element.

Vehicles with touchpad and COMAND Online

X To open: press button : at the front.

Armrest ; folds out.

Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the fol-

lowing may be in the stowage space:

R multimedia connector unit with two USB

ports, e.g. for iPod ® , iPhone ® or MP3 player

(see Digital Owner's Manual)

R a mobile phone bracket ( Y page 328)

i There is a removable stowage tray in the

storage compartment, in which objects such

Partition : for stowing flat objects is located in

as an iPod ® can be stored.

the upper section of the glove compartment. It

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Spectacles compartment

Stowage compartment in the rear

centre console

X To open: press marking :.

The spectacles compartment opens down-

X To open: briefly press the stowage compart-

wards.

ment marking.

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X To close: press marking : again and the

The stowage compartment opens.

spectacles compartment returns upwards

i Depending on the vehicle's equipment,

and engages.

there may be open stowage spaces above and

Make sure that the spectacles compartment is

below the stowage compartment.

always closed while the vehicle is in motion.

Stowage compartment in the front

Stowage net

centre console

Stowage nets are located in the front-passenger

footwell and on the back of the driver's and the

front-passenger seat.

Observe the loading guidelines ( Y page 314)

and the safety notes regarding stowage spaces

( Y page 314).

Through-loading facility in the rear

compartment

The through-loading facility above the armrest in

the rear compartment is for transporting long

X To open: slide cover : forwards.

objects. Both outer rear seats can still be used.

Stowage compartment ; appears.

If objects or loads are not secured when being

transported in the through-loading facility, they

X To close: pull cover : back as far as it will go.

could slip or be thrown around and thereby hit

vehicle occupants.

Observe the loading guidelines ( Y page 314)

and the safety notes regarding stowage spaces

( Y page 314).

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seat belt cannot protect as intended and

could result in additional injury.

R Objects or loads in the boot/luggage com-

partment cannot be restrained by the seat

backrest.

This poses an increased risk of injury.

Before every trip, make sure that the seat

backrests and the rear bench seat/rear seat

are engaged before every trip.

Make sure that the seat backrest and the seat

The through-loading facility is opened from the

cushion are correctly engaged in position. To do

luggage compartment.

so, pull firmly on the seat backrest.

X Fold down the rear seat armrest.

! Fold the seat cushion upwards before fold-

X Pull the centre head restraint on the rear

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ing the rear bench seat forward. Otherwise,

bench seat into the uppermost position

the backrests may be damaged.

( Y page 106).

When the backrest is folded forwards, the

X Slide release catch : to the left and swing

front seats cannot be moved to their rearmost

flap ; to the left until it is lying on the rear

position. Otherwise, the front seats and the

side of the rear bench seat.

rear bench seat could be damaged.

! The backrest is heavy. Therefore, exercise

care when folding it down. Make sure that the

head restraints are pushed all the way in so

that the backrests and seat cushions are not

damaged.

Observe the loading guidelines ( Y page 314).

The left-hand and right-hand rear seat backrests

can be folded forwards separately to increase

the luggage compartment capacity.

Folding the rear bench seat forwards

X Push cover = forward until it is lying on the

rear seat armrest.

Enlarging the luggage compartment

Important safety notes

G WARNING

If the rear bench seat/rear seat and seat

backrest are not engaged they could fold for-

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

event of an accident.

If the driver's or front-passenger seat is set for a

larger person, it may not be possible to fold the

R The vehicle occupant would thereby be

rear bench seat forwards. In this case, move the

pushed into the seat belt by the rear bench

front seats as far forward as possible.

seat/rear seat or by the seat backrest. The

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X Move the head restraints to the lowest posi-

X Fold seat backrest ; back until it engages.

tion ( Y page 107).

Make sure not to trap the seat belt while doing

so.

X Fold seat cushion : upwards.

X Swing seat cushion : back.

X Pull up and adjust the head restraints if nec-

essary ( Y page 107).

Securing a load

Lashing eyelets

G WARNING

The Top Tether anchorages cannot secure a

load. If you secure a load with the Top Tether

X Pull release handle ; upwards in the direc-

anchorages, the Top Tether anchorages could

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tion of the arrow until the backrest is fully

be pulled out during braking, abrupt changes

released.

in direction or in the event of an accident. The

X Fold the backrest forwards until it reaches the

load could slip, tip over or be flung around and

luggage compartment position.

thereby collide with vehicle occupants. There

is a risk of injury.

Only use the lashing eyelets when securing a

load.

Observe the following notes on securing loads:

R Secure the load using the lashing eyelets.

R Distribute the load on the lashing eyelets

evenly.

R Do not use elastic straps or nets to secure a

load. These are intended only as anti-slip pro-

tection for light loads.

X Guide seat belts ; under clips :.

R Do not route lashing materials across sharp

edges or corners.

R Pad sharp edges for protection.

Folding the rear bench seat back

There are four lashing eyelets : in the luggage

compartment.

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Before using the lashing eyelets on the front

Only secure lightweight luggage items on the

right-hand side of the luggage compartment, the

securing hooks (maximum 4 kg).

luggage net must be pushed down.

Bag hooks

Luggage compartment cover

G WARNING

Important safety notes

The bag hooks cannot restrain heavy objects

G WARNING

or items of luggage. Objects or items of lug-

On its own, the luggage compartment cover

gage could be flung around and thereby hit

cannot secure or restrain heavy objects,

vehicle occupants when braking or abruptly

items of luggage and heavy loads. You could

changing directions. There is a risk of injury.

be hit by an unsecured load during sudden

Only hang light objects on the bag hooks.

changes in direction, braking or in the event of

Never hang hard, sharp-edged or fragile

an accident. There is an increased risk of

objects on the bag hooks.

injury or even fatal injury.

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Always store objects so that they cannot be

! The bag hook can bear a maximum load of

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

flung around. Secure objects, luggage or

loads against slipping or tipping over, e.g. by

using lashing material, even if you are using

the luggage compartment cover.

! When loading the vehicle, make sure that

you do not stack the load in the luggage com-

partment higher than the lower edge of the

side windows. Do not place heavy objects on

top of the luggage compartment cover.

A luggage compartment cover or a combined

luggage cover and net (luggage compartment

cover with safety net) is installed, depending on

There is a bag hook in the luggage compartment

equipment, behind the rear bench seat back-

on the left-hand side.

rest.

X Press bag hook marking :.

Extending and retracting the luggage

X Turn bag hook : until it engages.

compartment cover

Securing hooks

There is a securing hook : on each side of the

luggage compartment.

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Fitting/removing combined luggage

X To extend: pull the luggage compartment

cover back by grab handle : and clip it into

cover and net (luggage compartment

retainers ; on the left and right.

cover with safety net)

X To retract: unhook the luggage compartment

cover from left-hand and right-hand retain-

ers ;.

X Guide the luggage compartment cover for-

wards using grab handle : until it is com-

pletely rolled up.

Fitting/removing luggage compart-

ment cover (without integrated safety

net)

You can install and remove the combined lug-

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gage cover and net from the luggage compart-

ment.

X Make sure that the safety net and the luggage

compartment cover are rolled up.

X To remove: press button ;.

X Swing the combined luggage cover and net in

the direction of the arrow.

X First, detach the combined luggage cover and

net from left-hand catch : and then remove

X To remove: make sure that luggage compart-

it from right-hand fixture =.

ment cover : is rolled up.

X To install: push the combined luggage cover

X Push end cap = of luggage compartment :

and net up to the stop into right-hand fixture

in the direction of the arrow on the right or

left-hand side.

X Place the combined luggage cover and net

X Push luggage compartment cover : into

into the left-hand fixture and push it into

opposite anchorage ;.

catch : until the combined luggage cover

and net engages audibly.

X Remove luggage compartment cover :.

X To install: place luggage compartment

cover : into anchorage ; on the right- or

left-hand side.

X Push in opposite end cap = of luggage com-

partment cover : in the direction of the

arrow and insert luggage compartment

cover : into opposite anchorage ;.

X Make sure that the red lock verification indi-

cator ? is no longer visible. The combined

luggage cover and net will otherwise not be

locked in place.

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Safety net in the combined luggage

Coat hooks on the tailgate

cover and net

Important safety notes

G WARNING

On its own, the safety net cannot secure or

restrain heavy objects, items of luggage and

heavy loads. You could be hit by an unsecured

load during sudden changes in direction,

braking or in the event of an accident. There is

an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.

Always store objects so that they cannot be

: Coat hook

flung around. Secure objects, luggage or

loads against slipping or tipping over, e.g. by

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using lashing material, even if you are using

EASY-PACK load-securing kit

the safety net.

General notes

It is important to use a safety net if you load the

The EASY-PACK load-securing kit allows you to

vehicle with small objects above the seat backr-

use your luggage compartment for a variety of

ests. For safety reasons, always use a safety net

purposes. The following accessories are located

when transporting a load.

under the luggage compartment floor:

Damaged safety nets can no longer fulfil their

R a telescopic rod

protective function and must be replaced. Visit a

R two mounting elements

qualified specialist workshop.

R two retainers

Attaching the safety net

Important safety notes

G WARNING

If you drive when the luggage compartment

floor is open, objects could be flung around,

thus striking vehicle occupants. There is a risk

of injury, especially when braking or abruptly

changing directions.

Always close the luggage compartment floor

before a journey.

X Pull the safety net up by tab : and hook it

into eyelets ; using both hands.

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Fitting

of injury, especially when braking or abruptly

changing directions.

Always close the luggage compartment floor

before a journey.

The EASY-PACK load-securing kit accessories,

TIREFIT and the tyre-change tool kit are located

in the removable insert in the stowage compart-

ment.

Opening and closing the luggage com-

partment floor

X Open the luggage compartment floor ;

( Y page 322).

X Attach retainers : in the desired position on

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the side of luggage compartment floor ;.

X Close luggage compartment floor ;.

X To open: holding the ribbing, press handle :

downwards ;.

Handle : folds upwards.

X Swing the luggage compartment floor

upwards using handle : until it rests against

the luggage compartment cover.

X Turn mounting elements = to =.

X Insert mounting elements = into retain-

ers :.

X Pull telescopic rod ? apart.

X Insert telescopic rod ? into mounting ele-

ments =.

X Turn both mounting elements = to & until

you feel them engage.

Stowage space under the luggage

compartment floor

X Fold out hook = on the underside of the lug-

Important safety notes

gage compartment floor in the direction of the

arrow.

G WARNING

If you drive when the luggage compartment

floor is open, objects could be flung around,

thus striking vehicle occupants. There is a risk

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Roof carrier

Important safety notes

G WARNING

When a load is transported on the roof, the

vehicle's centre of gravity rises and the han-

dling changes. If you exceed the maximum

roof load, the handling as well as steering and

braking characteristics are severely affected.

There is a risk of an accident.

X Attach hook = to the luggage compart-

Always observe the maximum roof load and

ment's upper seal ?.

adapt your driving style.

X To close: detach hook = from the luggage

compartment's upper seal ?.

! Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only

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use roof carriers that have been tested and

X Fasten hook = to the bracket on the under-

approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. This

side of the luggage compartment floor.

helps to prevent damage to the vehicle.

X Fold the luggage compartment floor down.

Position the load on the roof carrier in such a

X Press the luggage compartment floor

way that the vehicle will not sustain damage

down ; until it engages.

even when it is in motion.

i To remove the luggage compartment floor,

Depending on the vehicle equipment, ensure

undo the press studs below the luggage com-

that when the roof carrier is fitted you can:

partment floor. When you refit the luggage

R raise the sliding sunroof fully

compartment floor, fasten it with the press

R open the panorama sliding sunroof fully

studs.

R open the tailgate fully

Locking and unlocking the luggage

You will find information on the maximum roof

compartment floor

load in the "Technical data" section

( Y page 394).

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

1 Luggage compartment floor, unlocked

2 Luggage compartment floor, locked

The luggage compartment floor can be locked

and unlocked using the emergency key element.

X Secure the roof carrier to roof rails :. In

doing so, observe the manufacturer's instal-

lation instructions.

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Cup holder on the front centre console

Features

Cup holder

Important safety notes

G WARNING

If you transport objects in the vehicle interior

and these are not adequately secured, they

could slip or be flung around and thereby

strike vehicle occupants. In addition, cup

holders, open stowage spaces and mobile

phone brackets may not always be able to

: Cup holders

hold the objects placed in them in the event of

; Cover

an accident. There is a risk of injury, particu-

larly in the event of sharp braking or sudden

X To open: slide cover ; to its foremost posi-

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tion.

changes of direction.

X To close: pull cover ; back as far as it will go.

R Always stow objects in such a way that they

cannot be tossed about in these or similar

You can remove the rubber mat of the cup

holder to clean it. Wash it with clean, lukewarm

situations.

water only.

R Always make sure that objects do not proj-

ect from stowage spaces, luggage nets or

Temperature-controlled cup holder in

stowage nets.

the front-compartment centre console

R Ensure that closable stowage spaces are

shut before beginning your journey.

R Always stow and secure heavy, hard, poin-

ted, sharp-edged, fragile or outsize objects

in the load compartment.

Observe the loading guidelines ( Y page 314).

! Only use the cup holders for containers of

the right size and which have lids. The drinks

could otherwise spill.

! Do not expose drinks bottles in the cup

holder in the centre console to continuous,

: Cup holders

strong and direct sunlight. The passenger

; Residual heat indicator lamp

compartment in the area of the centre con-

= Button

sole can otherwise be damaged by the con-

centrated and reflected sunlight.

The temperature-controlled cup holder can be

used to keep cold drinks cold and hot drinks hot.

Do not keep the KEYLESS-GO key in the tem-

X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition

perature-controlled cup holder ( Y page 324).

lock.

Otherwise, the KEYLESS-GO or KEYLESS-GO

Start function key will not be detected.

X To switch on the cooling function: press

button = repeatedly until the blue indicator

The stowage compartments in the doors provide

lamp on the button lights up.

space for bottles with a capacity of up to 1.0 l.

The bottles are not secured or prevented from

tipping over. Therefore, do not place any open

drink containers in the stowage compartments.

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X To switch on the heating function: press

Sun visors

button = repeatedly until the red indicator

Overview

lamp on the button lights up.

X To switch off the function: press button =

repeatedly until the indicator lamp on the but-

ton goes out.

When the heating function is used, the metal

insert of the cup holder is heated. Once a certain

temperature is reached, residual heat indicator

lamp ; lights up. This means that the metal

insert of the cup holder is hot. For this reason,

you must not reach into the cup holder metal

insert.

Do not use hard or sharp objects to clean the

cup holder. Use only a soft cloth to clean it.

: Mirror light

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Cup holder in the rear seat armrest

; Additional sun visor

= Retainer

! Do not sit on or support your body weight on

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

the rear seat armrest when it is folded down,

A Vanity mirror

as you could otherwise damage it.

B Mirror cover

Vanity mirror in the sun visor

Mirror lamp : only functions if the sun visor is

clipped into retainer = and mirror cover B has

been folded up.

Glare from the side

X Fold down the rear seat armrest.

Cup holder : is located in the rear seat arm-

rest.

X Fold down sun visor :.

X Pull sun visor : out of retainer =.

X Swing sun visor : to the side.

Vehicles with additional sun visor:

X Slide sun visor : horizontally as required.

X Fold down additional sun visor ; to the wind-

screen.

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Sunblinds on the rear side windows

Ashtray

! Always guide the roller sunblind by hand. Do

Front ashtray

not let it snap back suddenly as this would

damage the automatic roller mechanism.

! The holder under the ashtray is not heat

resistant. Before placing lit cigarettes in the

! Do not drive the vehicle with the roller sun-

ashtray, make sure that the ashtray is prop-

blind hooked in and the side windows opened

erly engaged. Otherwise, the holder could be

simultaneously. The roller sunblind can jump

damaged.

out of the retainers and spring back suddenly

when driving at high speeds, e.g. when driving

on the motorway. This could damage the iner-

tia reel. Therefore, either close the side win-

dow or retract the roller sunblind before driv-

ing at high speeds.

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X To open: slide cover : to its foremost posi-

tion.

X Fold cover = of the insert upwards.

X To remove the insert: push insert = to the

left ?.

Ashtray insert = slides out slightly to the

X To extend: pull the roller sunblind out by

right.

tab : and hook it onto retainer ; at the rear

of the window.

X Lift insert = up and out ;.

X To refit the insert: place insert = into the

holder and press it down on the right until it

engages.

X To close: pull cover : back as far as it will go.

Rear-compartment ashtray

! Close the ashtray when it is not in use and

before you fold the rear seats forward. You

can otherwise damage the ashtray.

The roller sunblind can be hooked back into

place should it pop out from the top of the guide

rail.

X Tilt pull-out profile : as illustrated.

X Slip guide bush ; into open area of guide rail

X Straighten pull-out profile : again.

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Vehicles without a Rear Seat Entertainment Sys-

X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock

tem have an ashtray in the centre console in the

( Y page 144).

rear compartment.

X To open: slide cover : to its foremost posi-

X To open: briefly press the top of cover ;.

tion.

The ashtray opens.

X Press in cigarette lighter ;.

X To remove the insert: push into recess =

Cigarette lighter ; will pop out automatically

when the heating element is red-hot.

from the right.

Ashtray insert : slides out slightly to the

X To close: pull cover : back as far as it will go.

right.

X Lift insert : up and out.

X To refit the insert: place insert : into the

12 V sockets

holder and press it down on the right until it

General notes

engages.

X Turn the key to position 1 in the ignition lock

( Y page 144).

Cigarette lighter

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With the exception of the socket in the front

G WARNING

centre console, all sockets can be used for

accessories with a maximum current draw of

You can burn yourself if you touch the hot

240 W (20 A). The socket in the front centre

heating element or the socket of the cigarette

console can be used for accessories with a max-

lighter.

imum current draw of 180 W (15 A). Accessories

include such items as mobile phone chargers.

In addition, flammable materials can ignite if:

If you use the sockets for long periods when the

R the hot cigarette lighter falls

engine is switched off, the battery may dis-

charge.

R a child holds the hot cigarette lighter to

objects, for example

i An emergency cut-off ensures that the on-

There is a risk of fire and injury.

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

board voltage is too low, the power to the

Always hold the cigarette lighter by the knob.

sockets is automatically cut. This ensures

Always make sure that the cigarette lighter is

that there is sufficient power to start the

out of reach of children. Never leave children

engine.

unattended in the vehicle.

Socket on the front centre console

! The cigarette lighter in the centre console in

the front compartment is not intended for

! The socket is not intended for operating the

operating the tyre inflation compressor.

tyre inflation compressor.

X To open: slide the cover to its foremost posi-

tion.

X Lift up the cover of the socket.

X To close: pull the cover back as far as it will

go.

Socket on the rear-compartment centre

console

On vehicles with the Rear Seat Entertainment

System, there are two sockets in the rear-com-

partment centre console.

Your attention must always be focused on the

X Lift up the cover of the socket.

traffic conditions. Use the cigarette lighter only

when road and traffic conditions permit.

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Socket in the luggage compartment

You can find more information on the Mercedes-

Benz emergency call system in the Digital Own-

er's Manual.

MB Contact/Mercedes me connect

General notes

Vehicles with the Audio 20 multimedia sys-

tem: MB Contact offers fast assistance at the

touch of a button – around the clock. For any

queries about the vehicle, MB Contact offers a

quick and convenient way of connecting a call to

the Mercedes-Benz Customer Centre. You can,

X Lift up the cover of socket :.

for example, request an appointment or call for

help in the event of a breakdown.

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Vehicles with the COMAND Online multime-

Mercedes-Benz emergency call sys-

dia system: Mercedes me connect offers fast

tem

assistance at the touch of a button – around the

clock. For any queries about the vehicle,

Information on these requirements can be found

Mercedes me connect offers a quick and con-

in the Digital Owner's Manual.

venient way of connecting a call to the

Mercedes-Benz Customer Centre. You can, for

example, request an appointment or call for help

in the event of a breakdown.

The multimedia system display indicates that a

call is active. During the call, you can change to

the navigation menu by pressing the Ø but-

ton on the multimedia system, for example.

Voice output is not available in this case.

The Digital Owner's Manual contains further

information on:

R vehicles with the Audio 20 multimedia

system: MB Contact

X To open: press cover :.

R vehicles with the COMAND Online multi-

X To make an emergency call: press SOS but-

media system: Mercedes me connect

ton ; briefly.

The indicator lamp on SOS button ; flashes

until the emergency call is concluded.

Mobile phone

X Wait for a voice connection to the Mercedes-

Benz emergency call centre.

Important safety notes

X After the emergency call, close cover :.

G WARNING

You will see a message if:

If you operate mobile communication equip-

R a connection to the Mercedes-Benz emer-

gency call centre cannot be established

ment while driving, you can be distracted from

R a call has not been automatically forwarded

the traffic situation. This could also cause you

to the public emergency call centre

to lose control of the vehicle. There is a risk of

In this case, dial the 112 emergency number

an accident.

on your mobile phone.

Only operate this equipment when the vehicle

is stationary.

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You must observe the legal requirements for the

X Open the telephone compartment

country in which you are currently driving when

( Y page 315).

operating mobile communications equipment in

X Place the mobile phone bracket into the pre-

the vehicle.

installed fitting; see the separate installation

If it is permitted by law to operate communica-

instructions for the mobile phone fitting.

tions equipment while the vehicle is in motion,

X Insert the mobile phone into the mobile phone

you may do so only if the traffic situation per-

bracket; see the separate installation instruc-

mits. You may otherwise be distracted from the

tions for the mobile phone fitting.

traffic conditions, cause an accident and injure

yourself and others.

i The mobile phone can also be operated

without being in the bracket. However, the

Excessive levels of electromagnetic radiation

charging function and aerial function are not

may cause damage to your health and to the

available.

health of others. The use of an exterior aerial

takes into consideration the scientific discus-

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

sion surrounding the possible health risk posed

telephone module, you must first insert the tele-

by electromagnetic fields.

phone module into the pre-installed fitting. This

Mercedes-Benz recommends the use of an

connects it to the exterior aerial. If you wish to

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approved exterior aerial. This ensures:

charge the mobile phone, you must connect it to

a USB port.

R optimal mobile phone reception quality in the

Further information on the telephone module

vehicle

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

R that mutual interference between the vehicle

Digital Owner's Manual.

electronics and mobile phones is minimised

An exterior aerial has the following advantages:

Operating the mobile phone

R it conducts the electromagnetic fields gener-

ated by a wireless device to the exterior

You can operate the phone using the 6 and

R the field strength in the vehicle interior is

~ buttons on the multifunction steering

lower than in a vehicle that does not have an

wheel. You can operate other mobile phone

exterior aerial

functions via the on-board computer

( Y page 248).

Information on retrofitting two-way radios and

mobile phones (RF transmitters) ( Y page 385).

When you remove the key from the ignition lock,

the mobile phone is disconnected from the vehi-

cle. You can then no longer make calls using the

General notes

hands-free system.

There are various mobile phone brackets that

If a call is active and you remove the key from

may be fitted in your vehicle; in some cases,

the ignition lock, the conversation is transferred

these are country-specific.

over to the mobile phone. It is then possible to

More information on suitable mobile phones,

continue the conversation on the mobile phone.

mobile phone brackets and on connecting Blue-

tooth ® -capable mobile phones with the multi-

media system can be obtained:

Garage door opener

R at a qualified specialist workshop

General notes

R on the Internet at

The HomeLink ® garage door opener integrated

The functions and services available when you

in the rear-view mirror allows you to operate up

use the phone depend on your mobile phone

to three different door and gate systems.

model and service provider.

Once programmed, the integrated garage door

opener in the rear-view mirror will assume the

Using a mobile phone

function of the garage door system's remote

control. Please also read the operating instruc-

To connect a mobile phone to the exterior aerial

tions for the garage door system.

and charge it, insert it into the mobile phone

bracket.

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When programming a garage door opener, park

the vehicle outside the garage. Do not run the

engine while programming.

The garage door opener is available only for cer-

tain countries. Observe the legal requirements

for each individual country.

The HomeLink ® garage door opener is compat-

ible with most European garage and gate opener

drives.

More information on HomeLink ® and/or com-

patible products is available:

R at a qualified specialist workshop

Garage door drive remote control A is not

R via the HomeLink ® hotline

included with the integrated garage door

(0) 08000 466 354 65 or alternatively

opener.

+49 (0) 6838 907-277

X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock

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R on the Internet at

( Y page 144).

X Select one of buttons ; to ? to control the

Important safety notes

garage door drive.

X To start programming mode: press and

G WARNING

hold one of buttons ; to ? on the integrated

When you operate or program the garage door

garage door opener.

The garage door opener is now in program-

with the integrated garage door opener, per-

ming mode. After a short time, indicator

sons in the range of movement of the garage

lamp : begins to light up yellow.

door can become trapped or struck by the

Indicator lamp : lights up yellow immedi-

garage door. There is a risk of injury.

ately the first time button ;, = or ? is pro-

When using the integrated garage door

grammed. If the selected button has already

opener, always make sure that nobody is

been programmed, indicator lamp : lights

up yellow after ten seconds have elapsed.

within the range of movement of the garage

X Release button ;, = or ?. Indicator

door.

lamp : flashes yellow.

G WARNING

X To program the remote control: point

remote control A towards buttons ; to ?

Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust

on the rear-view mirror at a distance of 5 to

gases such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling

20 cm.

these exhaust gases leads to poisoning. There

X Press and hold button B on remote control

is a risk of fatal injury. Therefore never leave

A until indicator lamp : lights up green.

the engine running in enclosed spaces with-

When indicator lamp : lights up green: pro-

gramming is finished.

out sufficient ventilation.

When indicator lamp : flashes green: pro-

gramming was successful. The next step is to

Programming

synchronise the rolling code ( Y page 331).

X Release button B of remote control A of the

Programming buttons

garage door drive.

Observe the "Important safety notes"

If indicator lamp : lights up red: repeat the

( Y page 330).

programming process for the corresponding

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 con-

trol A and the integrated garage door opener

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331

depends on the garage door drive system.

A will transmit a strong and precise signal to

Several attempts may be required. You

the integrated garage door opener.

should test every setting position for at least

R When programming, hold remote control A

25 seconds before trying another position.

at varying distances and angles from but-

tons ; to ? that you are programming. Try

Synchronising the rolling code

various angles at a distance between 5and

20 cm or at the same angle but at varying

Observe the "Important safety notes"

distances.

( Y page 330).

R If another remote control A is available for

If the garage door system uses a rolling code,

the same garage door drive, perform the pro-

you will also have to synchronise the garage

gramming steps again using this remote con-

door system with the integrated garage door

trol A. Before performing these steps, make

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

sure that new batteries have been fitted in

will need to use the programming button on the

garage door drive remote control A.

door drive control panel. The programming but-

ton may be placed at different locations depend-

R Note that some remote controls transmit only

ing on the manufacturer. It is usually located on

for a limited period (the indicator lamp on the

the door drive unit on the garage ceiling.

remote control goes out). Press button B on

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remote control A again before transmission

Familiarise yourself with the garage door drive

ends.

operating instructions, e.g. under "Program-

ming of additional remote controls", before car-

R Align the aerial cable of the garage door

rying out the following steps.

opener unit. This can improve signal recep-

tion/transmission.

Your vehicle must be within range of the garage

door or gate opener drive. Make sure that nei-

ther your vehicle nor any persons/objects are

Opening/closing the garage door

present within the sweep of the door or gate.

Once programmed, the integrated garage door

X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock

opener will assume the function of the garage

( Y page 144).

door system's remote control. Please also read

X Get out of the vehicle.

the operating instructions for the garage door

X Press the programming button on the door

system.

drive unit.

X Turn the key to key position 2 in the ignition

You now have 30 seconds to initiate the next

lock ( Y page 144).

step.

X Press button ;, = or ? that you have pro-

X Get into the vehicle.

grammed to operate the garage door.

X Press previously programmed button ;, =

Garage door system with a fixed code: indi-

or ? on the integrated garage door opener

cator lamp : lights up green.

repeatedly until the door closes.

Garage door system with a rolling code: indi-

Rolling code synchronisation is then com-

cator lamp : flashes green.

plete.

The transmitter will transmit a signal for as

long as the button is pressed. The transmis-

Problems when programming

sion is halted after a maximum of ten seconds

If you have problems when programming the

and indicator lamp : lights up yellow.

integrated garage door opener on the rear-view

X Press button ;, = or ? again if necessary.

mirror, please note the following:

R Check the transmitter frequency used by

Clearing the memory

garage door drive remote control A and

whether it is supported. The transmitter fre-

Make sure that you clear the memory of the

quency can usually be found on the back of

integrated garage door opener before selling the

remote control A for the garage door drive.

vehicle.

R Replace the batteries in garage door drive

remote control A. This increases the likeli-

hood that garage door drive remote control

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332

X Turn the key to key position 2 in the ignition

Country

Radio type approval num-

lock ( Y page 144).

ber

X Press and hold buttons ; and ?.

Frequency range (MHz)

Indicator lamp : initially lights up yellow and

then turns green.

DE (Ger-

Article 6 of Directive

many)

1999/5/EC R&TTE 7519301

X Release buttons ; and ?.

29 April 05

The memory of the integrated garage door

opener in the rear-view mirror is cleared.

MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868

EE (Estonia)

Article 6 of Directive

Frequencies

1999/5/EC R&TTE 11 May

Europe

MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868

Country

Radio type approval num-

ES (Spain)

000438/2005,

ber

000439/2005,

Frequency range (MHz)

000440/2005

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000441/2005,

AD (Andorra)

20 July 2005

000445/2005,

MHz: 27, 30, 40, 433, 868

000446/2005

AT (Austria)

Article 6 of Directive

000447/2005

1999/5/EC R&TTE 18 May

MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868

FI (Finland)

Article 6 of Directive

MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868

1999/5/EC R&TTE 10668 13

BE (Belgium)

Article 6 of Directive

May 05

1999/5/EC R&TTE 18 May

MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868

FR (France)

Article 6 of Directive

MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868

1999/5/EC R&TTE 10668 13

BG (Bulgaria)

Article 6 of Directive

May 05

1999/5/EC R&TTE 12 April

MHz: 27, 30, 40, 433, 868

GI (Gibraltar)

Article 6 of Directive

MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868

1999/5/EC R&TTE 13 May

CH (Switzer-

Article 6 of Directive

05 (UK)

land)

1999/5/EC R&TTE 14357 27

MHz: 27, 40, 418, 433, 868

May 05

GR (Greece)

Article 6 of Directive

MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868

1999/5/EC R&TTE

CY (Cyprus)

Article 6 of Directive

11409/18/4/2005 18 May

1999/5/EC R&TTE 5 May 05

MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868

CZ (Czech

General Licence GL-30/R/

HR (Croatia)

SDR 224/06

Republic)

2000 Reg No. 844 13 May 05

MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868

MHz: 27, 40, 433

HU (Hungary) Article 6 of Directive

DK (Den-

Article 6 of Directive

1999/5/EC R&TTE 18 May

mark)

1999/5/EC R&TTE 20 April

MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868

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Country

Radio type approval num-

Country

Radio type approval num-

ber

Frequency range (MHz)

IC (Canary

000438/2005,

LV (Latvia)

Article 6 of Directive

Islands)

000439/2005

1999/5/EC R&TTE

27.4-1B-1609 26. April 06

000440/2005,

000441/2005

MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868

000445/2005,

MC (Monaco) Article 6 of Directive

000446/2005

1999/5/EC R&TTE 10668 13

000447/2005, 3 June 2005

May 05

MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868

IE (Ireland)

Article 6 of Directive

MT (Malta)

Article 6 of Directive

1999/5/EC R&TTE 18 May

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MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868

IS (Iceland)

Article 6 of Directive

NL (Nether-

Article 6 of Directive

1999/5/EC R&TTE 18 May

lands)

1999/5/EC R&TTE 18 May

MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868

IT (Italy)

DGPGSR/II/347487/FOR/

NO (Norway)

Article 6 of Directive

15347

1999/5/EC R&TTE

DGPGSR/II/347487/FOR/

05/02424-SA644 18 May 05

15348

MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868

DGPGSR/II/347487/FOR/

PL (Poland)

Article 6 of Directive

15350

1999/5/EC R&TTE 21 April

DGPGSR/II/347487/FOR/

15357

MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868

DGPGSR/II/347487/FOR/

15358

PT (Portugal)

ANCOM-S08399/05

DGPGSR/II/347487/FOR/

MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868

15359

RO (Roma-

Article 6.4 of Directive

MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868

nia)

1999/5/EC R&TTE

LI (Liechten-

Article 6 of Directive

MHz: 27, 30, 40, 433, 868

stein)

1999/5/EC R&TTE 14357 27

RU (Russian

POCC 05.H00015 13

May 05

Federation)

May 05

MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868

MHz: 433

LT (Lithuania) Article 6 of Directive

SE (Sweden)

Article 6 of Directive

1999/5/EC R&TTE

1999/5/EC R&TTE 18 May

27.4-1B-1609 6 May 05

MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868

LU (Luxem-

Article 6 of Directive

SI (Slovenia)

Article 6 of Directive

bourg)

1999/5/EC R&TTE

150405/9538 24 May 05

500-1/2005-437 9 May 05

MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868

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Country

Radio type approval num-

Country

Radio type approval num-

ber

Frequency range (MHz)

SK (Slovakia)

Article 6 of Directive

MQ (Martini-

Article 6 of Directive

1999/5/EC R&TTE

que)

1999/5/EC R&TTE 11 July 05

Slovak

MHz: 27, 30, 40, 433, 868

206/11/2005 4 May 05

MX (Mexico)

MHz: 280 to 390

MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868

Asia

UK (United

Article 6 of Directive

Kingdom)

1999/5/EC R&TTE 18 May

Country

Radio type approval num-

ber

MHz: 27, 40, 418, 433, 868

Frequency range (MHz)

Africa

AE (United

1623/5/10-2/26/76

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Arab Emi-

MHz: 433

Country

Radio type approval num-

rates)

ber

JO (Jordan)

TRC/LPD/2005/23

Frequency range (MHz)

MHz: 27, 30, 40, 433, 868

EG (Egypt)

W-KLE-17 / 08. Mar. 06

KW (Kuwait)

5 October 2005

MHz: 27, 30, 40, 418, 433,

868

MHz: 27, 30, 40, 418, 433,

868

RE (Réunion)

Article 6 of Directive

1999/5/EC R&TTE 11 July 05

SA (Saudi

11_02_05/5024-5-6

Arabia)

MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868

MHz: 418, 433

ZA (South

11 October 2005

SY (Syria)

279/4/14 / 05 March 06

Africa)

MHz: 27, 40, 433

TR (Turkey)

National Certification 23 July

America

MHz: 433

Country

Radio type approval num-

Australia

ber

Frequency range (MHz)

Country

Radio type approval num-

ber

BB (Barba-

Registration not required

Frequency range (MHz)

dos)

MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868

AU (Aus-

28 June 2005

CL (Chile)

38447/F-23 No.3.3634

tralia)

MHz: 27, 30, 40, 433, 868

MHz: 40, 433

3943/DFRS05165/F-50

NZ (New Zea- 20 March 06

MHz: 280 to 433

land)

MHz: 27, 30, 40, 433

GF (French

Article 6 of Directive

Guyana)

1999/5/EC R&TTE 10668 13

Floormats

May 05

MHz: 27, 30, 40, 433, 868

G WARNING

GP (Guade-

Article 6 of Directive

Objects in the driver's footwell may restrict

loupe)

1999/5/EC R&TTE 10668 13

the clearance around the pedals or block a

May 05

depressed pedal. This jeopardises the oper-

MHz: 27, 30, 40, 433, 868

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To enable operation of radio-controlled equip-

ating and road safety of the vehicle. There is a

ment, e.g. toll recording systems, areas on the

risk of an accident.

windscreen are permeable to radio waves :. In

Stow all objects securely in the vehicle so that

these areas, you can install radio-controlled sys-

they do not get into the driver's footwell.

tems.

Always fit the floormats securely and as pre-

These areas can best be seen from outside the

vehicle by observing the light reflected off the

scribed in order to ensure that there is always

windscreen.

sufficient room for the pedals. Do not use

loose floormats and do not place several floor-

mats on top of one another.

Retrofitted anti-glare film

Retrofitted anti-glare film on the inside of the

windows can interfere with radio/mobile tele-

phone reception. This is particularly the case for

conductive or metallic-coated films. You can

obtain information about anti-glare film from a

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qualified specialist workshop.

X Driver's and front-passenger seat: slide

the corresponding seat backwards.

X Rear seats: slide the corresponding front

seat forwards.

X To fit: lay the floormat in the footwell.

X Press studs : onto retainers ;.

X To remove: pull the floormat from retain-

ers ;.

X Remove the floormat.

Infrared reflective windscreen

The infrared reflecting glass prevents the vehi-

cle interior from becoming too hot. It also blocks

radio waves up into the gigahertz range.

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