Opening and closing for Your Mercedes E Class 4 Door 2022

Opening and closing  
SmartKKey  
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Unlocks  
Opens/closes the trunk lid  
Panic alarm  
When leaving the vehicle, always take the  
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.  
Keep the vehicle SmartKey out of reach  
of children.  
Overview of SmartKey functions  
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WARNING Risk of accident and injury due  
to children leꢀ unattended in the vehicle  
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If indicator lamp 2 does not light up aꢀer  
pressing the Ü or ß button, the battery  
is weak or possibly discharged. Replace the  
battery as soon as possible.  
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NOTE Damage to the SmartKey caused by  
magnetic ꢂelds  
If children are leꢀ unsupervised in the vehicle,  
they could, in particular:  
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open doors, thereby endangering other  
persons or road users.  
Keep the SmartKey away from strong  
magnetic ꢂelds.  
Replace the SmartKey battery (/ page 66).  
The SmartKey locks and unlocks the following  
components:  
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get out and be struck by oncoming traꢁc.  
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operate vehicle equipment and become  
trapped, for example.  
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Doors  
Fuel ꢂller ꢃap  
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In addition, the children could also set the  
vehicle in motion, for example by:  
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Trunk lid  
If the vehicle is not opened within approximately  
40 seconds aꢀer unlocking, it locks again. Anti-  
theꢀ protection is activated again.  
Do not keep the SmartKey together with elec-  
tronic devices or metal objects. This can aꢄect  
the SmartKey's functionality.  
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releasing the parking brake.  
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changing the transmission position.  
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starting the vehicle.  
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Never leave children unattended in the  
vehicle.  
Vehicle SmartKey with panic alarm  
Locks  
Indicator lamp  
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Activating/deactivating the acoustic locking veriꢂ-  
cation signal  
To deactivate: brieꢃy press button 1 again.  
Deactivating the function of the SmartKey  
or  
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Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: if you deactivate the  
function of the SmartKey, the KEYLESS-GO func-  
tions are also deactivated. Access or drive author-  
ization by KEYLESS-GO is then no longer possible  
with that particular SmartKey. Activate the func-  
tion of the SmartKey so that all its functions will  
again be available.  
You can also deactivate the function of the Smart-  
Key to reduce the energy consumption of the  
SmartKey if you do not use the vehicle or a Smart-  
Key for an extended period of time.  
Multimedia system:  
Press the start/stop button.  
A SmartKey belonging to the vehicle must be  
detected in the vehicle.  
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Settings  
Vehicle  
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Activate or deactivate Acoustic Lock.  
Changing the unlocking settings  
Arming/disarming thee paanniicc allaarrm  
Requirements:  
Possible unlocking functions of the SmartKey:  
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Central unlocking  
Unlocking the driver's door and fuel ꢂller ꢃap  
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The vehicle is switched oꢄ.  
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To switch between settings: press the Ü  
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To deactivate: press the ß button on the  
and ß buttons simultaneously for approx-  
imately six seconds until the indicator lamp  
ꢃashes twice.  
SmartKey twice in quick succession.  
The SmartKey indicator lamp ꢃashes twice  
brieꢃy and lights up once.  
Options if the unlocking function for the driver's  
door and fuel ꢂller ꢃap has been selected:  
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To activate: press any button on the SmartKey.  
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When the vehicle is started with the SmartKey  
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To unlock the vehicle centrally: press the  
Ü button twice.  
in the marked space of the center console,  
the function of the SmartKey is automatically  
activated (/ page 144).  
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Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: if you touch the  
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To activate: press button 1 for approximately  
inner surface of the door handle on the driv-  
er's door, only the driver's door and the fuel  
ꢂller ꢃap are unlocked.  
one second.  
A visual and audible alarm is triggered.  
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Removing/inserting the emergencyy key  
Removing the emergencyy key  
You can use the intermediate position of  
emergency key 2 to attach the SmartKey to  
a key ring.  
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ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Environmental  
damage due to improper disposal of bat-  
teries  
Replacing the SmartKey battery  
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DANGER Risk of fatal injuries due to swal-  
Batteries contain pollutants. It is  
lowing batteries  
illegal to dispose of them with the household  
rubbish.  
Batteries contain toxic and corrosive substan-  
ces. Swallowing batteries may cause severe  
internal burns to occur within two hours.  
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There is a risk of fatal injury.  
Dispose of batteries in an  
environmentally responsible manner.  
Take discharged batteries to a qualiꢂed  
specialist workshop or to a collection  
point for used batteries.  
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Press release button 1.  
Keep batteries out of the reach of chil-  
dren.  
Emergency key 2 is pushed out slightly.  
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If the cap and/or the battery compart-  
Pull out emergency key 2 until it engages in  
the intermediate position.  
Press release button 1 again and fully  
remove emergency key 2.  
ment does not close securely, do not use  
the SmartKey any longer and keep out of  
the reach of children.  
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Requirements:  
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You require a CR 2032 3 V cell battery.  
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If batteries are swallowed, seek medical  
attention immediately.  
Inserting the emergenccy key  
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Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the  
battery replaced at a qualiꢂed specialist work-  
shop.  
Press release button 1.  
Insert emergency key 2 to the intermediate  
position or fully until it engages.  
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Remove the emergency key (/ page 66).  
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Problems with the SmartKey, troubleshooting  
Shielding due to metal objects or induction  
loops for electrical gate systems or automatic  
barriers  
You can no longer lock or unlock the vehicle  
Possible causes:  
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Make sure that there is suꢁcient distance  
between the SmartKey and the potential  
source of interference.  
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The SmartKey battery is weak or discharged.  
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Check the battery using the indicator lamp  
(/ page 64).  
You have lostt a SmartKKey  
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Replace the SmartKey battery, if necessary  
(/ page 66).  
Have the SmartKey deactivated at a qualiꢂed  
specialist workshop.  
If necessary, have the mechanical lock  
replaced as well.  
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Press release knob 2 down fully and slide  
cover 1 in the direction of the arrow.  
Fold out cover 1 in the direction of the arrow  
and remove.  
Remove battery compartment 3 and take  
out the discharged battery.  
Insert the new battery into battery compart-  
ment 3. Observe the positive pole marking in  
the battery compartment and on the battery  
when doing this.  
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Use the replacement SmartKey.  
Use the emergency key to lock or unlock  
(/ page 71).  
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Have the SmartKey checked at a qualiꢂed spe-  
cialist workshop.  
There is interference from a powerful radio signal  
source  
Possible causes if the function of the SmartKey is  
impaired:  
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High voltage power lines  
Mobile phones  
Electronic devices (notebooks, tablets)  
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Push in battery compartment 3.  
Re-attach cover 1 and push it until it  
engages.  
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Doors  
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To unlock a rear door: pull the rear door han-  
To unlock: press button 1.  
To lock: press button 2.  
The buttons are also on the front passenger  
door.  
dle.  
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Unllooccking/opening the doors from the inside  
The locking pin pops up when the rear door is  
unlocked.  
To open a rear door: pull the rear door handle  
again.  
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This does not lock or unlock the fuel ꢂller ꢃap.  
The vehicle is not unlocked:  
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If you have locked the vehicle using the Smart-  
Centrally locking and unlocking the vehicle from  
the inside  
Key  
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If you have locked the vehicle using KEYLESS-  
GO  
Locking/unlocking the vehicle with KEYLESS-GO  
Requirements:  
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The SmartKey is outside the vehicle.  
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The distance between the SmartKey and the  
vehicle does not exceed 3 ꢀ (1 m).  
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To unlock and open a front door: pull door  
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The driver's door and the door on which the  
door handle is used are closed.  
handle 2.  
Locking pin 1 pops up when the door is  
unlocked.  
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Further information on convenience closing  
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NOTE Damage to the vehicle caused by  
unintentionally opening the trunk lid  
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If you open the trunk lid from outside, it is auto-  
matically unlocked.  
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When using an automatic car wash  
When using a high pressure cleaner  
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Deactivate the function of the SmartKey  
in these situations.  
Problems with KEYLESS-GO, troubleshooting  
You can no longer lock or unlock the vehicle using  
KEYLESS-GO  
Possible causes:  
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Make sure that the SmartKey is at a min-  
imum distance of 10 ꢀ (3 m) away from  
the vehicle.  
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The function of the SmartKey has been deacti-  
vated.  
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Observe the notes:  
The SmartKey battery is weak or discharged.  
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On washing the vehicle in a car wash  
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Activate the function of the SmartKey  
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(/ page 65).  
To unlock the vehicle: touch the inner surface  
of the door handle.  
To lock the vehicle: touch sensor surface 1  
or 2.  
Convenience closing: touch recessed sensor  
surface 2 until the closing process has been  
completed.  
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On using a high pressure cleaner  
(/ page 282)  
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Check the battery using the indicator lamp  
(/ page 64).  
Replace the SmartKey battery, if necessary  
(/ page 66).  
Use the replacement SmartKey.  
Use the emergency key to lock or unlock  
(/ page 71).  
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Have the vehicle and SmartKey checked at a  
qualiꢂed specialist workshop.  
In the following situations, there is a danger of  
being locked out when the function is activated:  
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While the vehicle is being tow-started or  
There is interference from a powerful radio signal  
source  
Possible causes if the function of KEYLESS-GO is  
impaired:  
pushed  
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If the vehicle is being tested on a roller dyna-  
mometer  
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High voltage power lines  
Power closing function  
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Mobile phones  
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Electronic devices (notebooks, tablets)  
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WARNING Risk of becoming trapped when  
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Shielding due to metal objects or induction  
loops for electrical gate systems or automatic  
barriers  
the doors close automatically  
Body parts or objects can become trapped,  
causing injuries.  
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Make sure that there is suꢁcient distance  
between the SmartKey and the potential  
source of interference.  
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Ensure that no body parts or objects are  
in the closing area.  
Automatic closing of the doors can be  
canceled by pulling the outer or inner  
door handle.  
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To activate: press and hold button 2 for  
approximately ꢂve seconds until an acoustic  
signal sounds.  
To deactivate: press and hold button 1 for  
approximately ꢂve seconds until an acoustic  
signal sounds.  
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Activating/deactivating the automatic locking fea-  
ture  
If you push the door into the lock to the ꢂrst  
detent position, the power closing function will  
automatically pull the door into the lock.  
The vehicle is locked automatically when the vehi-  
cle is switched on and the wheels are turning  
faster than walking pace.  
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Locking/unlocking the driver's door with the  
emergennccyy key  
Insert the emergency key as far as it will go  
To unlock: turn the emergency key counter-  
into opening 1 in the cover.  
clockwise to position 1.  
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To lock: turn the emergency key clockwise to  
position 1.  
Carefully press the cover onto the lock cylin-  
der until it engages and is seated ꢂrmly.  
Pull and hold the door handle.  
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If you wish to lock the vehicle entirely using  
the emergency key, ꢂrst press the button for  
locking from the inside while the driver's door  
is open. Then proceed to lock the driver's  
door using the emergency key.  
Pull the cover on the emergency key as  
straight as possible away from the vehicle until  
it releases.  
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Release the door handle.  
Trunk  
Opening the trunk lid  
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DANGER Risk of exhaust gas poisoning  
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust  
gases such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust  
gases can enter the vehicle interior if the trunk  
lid is open when the vehicle is running, espe-  
cially if the vehicle is in motion.  
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Always switch oꢄ the vehicle before  
opening the trunk lid.  
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Never drive with the trunk lid open.  
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Remove the emergency key (/ page 66).  
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Vehicles with trunk lid convenience closing  
If the trunk lid is stopped in an intermediate  
position, pull it upwards. Release it as soon as  
it begins to open.  
With the trunk lid opening height restriction  
activated, manually pull the stopped trunk lid  
upwards.  
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NOTE Damage to the trunk lid by obsta-  
cles above the vehicle  
The trunk lid swings upwards when it is  
opened.  
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Therefore, make sure that there is suꢁ-  
cient clearance above the trunk lid.  
If an obstacle obstructs the trunk lid during the  
automatic opening process, blockage detection  
will stop the trunk lid. The automatic blockage  
detection function is only an aid and is not a sub-  
stitute for your attentiveness.  
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Pull the trunk lid handle.  
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Vehicles with HANDS-FREE ACCESS: Make a  
kicking movement with your foot below the  
bumper (/ page 75).  
Closing the trunk lid  
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WARNING Risk of injury from unsecured  
items in the vehicle  
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Pull remote operating switch 1 until the  
If objects, luggage or loads are not secured or  
not secured suꢁciently, they could slip, tip  
over or be thrown around and thereby hit vehi-  
cle occupants.  
There is a risk of injury, particularly in the  
event of sudden braking or a sudden change  
in direction.  
trunk lid opens.  
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Press and hold the p button on the Smart-  
Key.  
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Pull the trunk lid handle.  
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Before locking, ensure that at least one  
SmartKey belonging to the vehicle is outside  
the vehicle.  
To close the trunk lid: pull the trunk lid down-  
wards using the handle recess and push it  
closed.  
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Always stow objects in such a way that  
they cannot be thrown around.  
Before the journey, secure objects, lug-  
gage or loads against slipping or tipping  
over.  
Vehicles with HANDS-FREE ACCESS: it is also  
possible to stop the closing process by making a  
kicking movement below the rear bumper.  
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To close the trunk lid: pull the trunk lid handle.  
Release it as soon as it begins to close.  
Observe the notes on loading the vehicle.  
Notes on closing the trunk lid: your vehicle is  
equipped with automatic SmartKey recognition. If  
a SmartKey belonging to the vehicle is detected in  
the vehicle, the trunk lid will not be locked and will  
pop open again.  
Vehicles with trunk lid convenience closing  
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If the trunk lid is stopped in an intermediate  
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WARNING Risk of becoming trapped dur-  
ing automatic closing of the trunk lid  
position, push it downwards.  
The trunk lid will continue to close.  
Parts of the body could become trapped.  
There may be people in the closing area.  
Note that the trunk lid will not be locked if the fol-  
lowing situation occurs:  
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Make sure that nobody is in the vicinity  
of the closing area during the closing  
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You have locked the vehicle and close the  
process.  
trunk lid while a SmartKey belonging to the  
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Use one of the following options to stop  
vehicle is inside the vehicle.  
the closing process:  
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Press the p button on the Smart-  
Key.  
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A second SmartKey belonging to the vehicle is  
not detected outside the vehicle.  
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Press or pull the remote operating  
switch on the driver's door.  
Automatic SmartKey recognition is only an aid  
and is not a substitute for your attentiveness.  
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Press the closing or locking button  
on the trunk lid.  
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SmartKey must be in the vicinity of the vehi-  
cle.  
Vehicles with HANDS-FREE ACCESS  
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With the trunk lid completely open, make a  
kicking movement with your foot below the  
bumper (/ page 75).  
Trunk lid autommaattiicc reversing function  
The trunk lid is equipped with automatic blockage  
detection with a reversing function. If an obstacle  
obstructs the trunk lid during the automatic clos-  
ing process, it will automatically open again. The  
automatic reversing function is only an aid and is  
not a substitute for your attentiveness.  
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During the closing process, make sure that no  
body parts are in the closing area.  
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Push remote operating switch 1 until the  
trunk lid is fully closed.  
Press closing button 1 on the trunk lid.  
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO  
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WARNING Risk of becoming trapped  
despite reversing function  
Press locking button 2 on the trunk lid.  
If a SmartKey is detected outside the vehicle,  
the trunk lid will close and the vehicle will be  
locked.  
With the trunk lid completely open, press and  
hold the p button on the SmartKey. The  
The reversing function will not react:  
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To soꢀ, light and thin objects, e.g. ꢂngers  
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Towards the end of the closing procedure  
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HANDS-FREE ACCESS function  
A warning tone sounds while the trunk lid is  
opening or closing.  
In these situations in particular, the reversing  
function cannot prevent someone being trap-  
ped.  
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WARNING Risk of burns caused by a hot  
exhaust system  
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Ensure that no body parts are in the  
closing area.  
The vehicle exhaust system can become very  
hot. If you use HANDS-FREE ACCESS, you  
could burn yourself by touching the exhaust  
system.  
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If someone is trapped, use one of the fol-  
lowing options:  
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Press the p button on the Smart-  
Key.  
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Always ensure that you only make a kick-  
ing movement within the detection range  
of the sensors.  
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Press the remote operating switch on  
the driver's door.  
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Press the closing or locking button  
on the trunk lid.  
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NOTE Damage to the vehicle caused by  
unintentionally opening the trunk lid  
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Pull the trunk lid handle.  
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When using an automatic car wash  
When using a high pressure cleaner  
With HANDS-FREE ACCESS you can open, close  
or interrupt trunk lid movement by performing a  
kicking movement under the rear bumper.  
The kicking movement triggers the opening or  
closing process alternately.  
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Deactivate the function of the SmartKey  
in these situations.  
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Observe the notes when opening (/ page 71)  
and closing (/ page 72) the trunk lid.  
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The trunk lid could be opened or closed uninten-  
tionally, in the following situations:  
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Make sure that the SmartKey is at a min-  
imum distance of 10 ꢀ (3 m) away from  
the vehicle.  
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A person's arms or legs are moving in the sen-  
sor detection range, e.g. when polishing the  
When making the kicking movement, make sure  
that you are standing ꢂrmly on the ground. You  
could otherwise lose your balance, e.g. on ice.  
vehicle or picking up objects.  
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Objects are moved or placed behind the vehi-  
cle, e.g. the hose of a fuel dispenser, a charg-  
ing cable, or luggage  
Observe the following notes:  
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The SmartKey is behind the vehicle.  
Clamping straps, tarps or other coverings are  
pulled over the bumper.  
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Stand at least 12 in (30 cm) away from the  
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Detection range of the sensors  
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vehicle while performing the kicking move-  
A protective mat with a length reaching over  
If several consecutive kicking movements are not  
successful, wait ten seconds.  
ment.  
the trunk sill down into the detection range of  
the sensors is used.  
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Do not come into contact with the bumper  
while making the kicking movement.  
Do not carry out the kicking movement too  
slowly.  
The kicking movement must be towards the  
vehicle and back again.  
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The protective mat is not secured correctly.  
System limits  
The system may be impaired or may not function  
in the following cases:  
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Deactivate the function of the SmartKey  
(/ page 65) or do not carry the SmartKey about  
your person in such situations.  
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The sensors are dirty, e.g. due to road salt or  
snow.  
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The kicking movement is made using a pros-  
thetic leg.  
Switching separate trunk locking on or oꢄ  
If you centrally unlock the vehicle while separate  
locking is activated, the trunk will remain locked.  
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Unlocking and opening the trunk from inside with  
the emergency release  
Side winndows  
Opening and closing thee siiddee wiinnddows  
Requirements:  
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WARNING Risk of entrapment when open-  
ing a side window  
The 12 V vehicle battery is connected and  
charged.  
When opening a side window, parts of the  
body could be drawn in or become trapped  
between the side window and window frame.  
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When opening, make sure that nobody is  
touching the side window.  
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If someone is trapped, release the but-  
ton immediately or pull it in order to  
close the side window again.  
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To switch on: slide the switch to position 1.  
To switch oꢄ: slide the switch to position 2.  
WARNING Risk of becoming trapped when  
closing a side window  
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When closing a side window, body parts could  
be trapped in the closing area in the process.  
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If an accident has been detected, the trunk  
will unlock even if separate locking is  
switched on.  
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When closing, make sure that no body  
parts are in the closing area.  
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Press emergency release button 1 brieꢃy.  
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When the vehicle is switched oꢄ, you can con-  
tinue to operate the side windows.  
This function is available for around four minutes  
or until a front door is opened.  
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If someone is trapped, release the but-  
ton immediately or press the button in  
order to reopen the side window.  
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WARNING Risk of becoming trapped when  
children operate the side windows  
Autommaattiicc reversing function of thee siiddee wiinnddows  
If an obstacle impedes a side window during the  
closing process, the side window will open again  
automatically. The automatic reversing function is  
only an aid and is not a substitute for your atten-  
tiveness.  
Children could become trapped if they operate  
the side windows, particularly when unatten-  
ded.  
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Activate the child safety lock for the rear  
passenger compartment side windows.  
When leaving the vehicle, always take the  
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.  
Never leave children unattended in the  
vehicle.  
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During the closing process, make sure that no  
body parts are in the closing area.  
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WARNING Risk of becoming trapped  
despite there being reversing protection  
on the side window  
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Closes  
Opens  
The reversing function does not react:  
Requirements:  
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To soꢀ, light and thin objects, e.g. ꢂngers.  
The power supply or the vehicle has been  
switched on.  
The buttons on the driver's door take precedence.  
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During resetting.  
To start automatic operation: press the W  
button beyond the point of resistance or pull  
The reversing function cannot prevent some-  
one from becoming trapped in these situa-  
tions.  
and release it.  
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To interrupt automatic operation: press or pull  
the W button again.  
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Press and hold the Ü button on the Smart- Convenience closing (closing the vehicle from out-  
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During the closing process, make sure  
that no body parts are in the closing  
area.  
If someone becomes trapped, press the  
W button to open the side window  
again.  
side)  
Key.  
The following functions are performed:  
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WARNING Risk of entrapment due to not  
paying attention during convenience clos-  
ing  
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The vehicle is unlocked.  
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The side windows are opened.  
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The sliding sunroof is opened.  
When the convenience closing feature is oper-  
ating, parts of the body could become trapped  
in the closing area of the side window and the  
sliding sunroof.  
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The panoramic sliding roof is opened.  
Convenience opening (ventilating the vehicle  
before starting a journey)  
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The seat ventilation of the driver's seat is  
switched on.  
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When the convenience closing feature is  
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If the roller sunblind of the panoramic sliding  
sunroof is closed, the roller sunblind is  
opened ꢂrst.  
To interrupt convenience opening: release the  
Ü button.  
To continue convenience opening: press and  
hold the Ü button again.  
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WARNING Risk of entrapment when open-  
ing a side window  
operating, monitor the entire closing  
process and make sure that no body  
parts are in the closing area.  
When opening a side window, parts of the  
body could be drawn in or become trapped  
between the side window and window frame.  
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Requirements:  
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The SmartKey is in the immediate vicinity of  
the vehicle.  
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When opening, make sure that nobody is  
touching the side window.  
Release the button immediately if some-  
body becomes trapped.  
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Press and hold the ß button on the Smart-  
Key.  
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The following functions are performed:  
Requirements:  
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The vehicle is locked.  
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The SmartKey is in the immediate vicinity of  
the vehicle.  
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The side windows are closed.  
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The sliding sunroof is closed.  
The panoramic sliding roof is closed.  
has closed and hold the button for at least one  
more second (follow-up adjustment).  
The side window will be closed without the  
automatic reversing function.  
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To stop the closing process, release the  
button or press the button again to  
reopen the side window.  
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To interrupt convenience closing: release the  
ß button.  
To continue convenience closing: press and  
hold the ß button again.  
Convenience closing also functions with KEY-  
LESS-GO (/ page 68).  
A side window cannot be closed and you cannot  
see the cause.  
The side windows cannot be opened or closed  
using the convenience opening feature.  
Possible causes:  
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Check to see whether any objects are in the  
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window guide.  
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The SmartKey battery is weak or discharged.  
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Adjust the side windows.  
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Check the battery using the indicator lamp  
(/ page 64).  
Replace the SmartKey battery, if necessary  
(/ page 66).  
Adjusting the side windows  
If a side window is obstructed during closing and  
reopens again immediately:  
Resolving problems with thee siiddee wiinnddows  
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WARNING Risk of becoming trapped or  
fatally injured if reversing protection is not  
activated  
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Immediately aꢀer this, pull and hold the corre-  
sponding button again until the side window  
has closed and hold the button for at least one  
more second (re-adjustment).  
Sliding sunroof  
Opening and closing the sliding sunroof  
If you close a side window again immediately  
aꢀer it has been blocked, the side window will  
close with increased or maximum force. The  
reversing function is then not active and body  
parts may become trapped.  
The side window will be closed without the  
automatic reversing function.  
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The term "sliding sunroof" also refers to the  
panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel.  
If the side window is obstructed again and  
reopens again immediately:  
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Make sure that no parts of the body are  
in the closing area.  
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Immediately aꢀer this, pull and hold the corre-  
sponding button again until the side window  
Opening and closing  
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Never leave children unattended in the  
vehicle.  
When leaving the vehicle, always take the  
key with you and lock the vehicle.  
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WARNING Risk of becoming trapped when  
the sliding sunroof is being opened and  
closed  
NOTE Malfunction due to snow and ice  
Snow and ice may cause the sliding sunroof to  
malfunction.  
Body parts may become trapped in the range  
of movement.  
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Open the sliding sunroof only if it is free  
of snow and ice.  
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WARNING Risk of becoming trapped when  
the roller sunblind is being opened and  
closed  
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During opening and closing, make sure  
that no body parts are in the range of  
movement.  
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NOTE Damage caused by protruding  
objects  
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Release the button immediately if some-  
Body parts may become trapped between the  
roller sunblind and frame or sliding roof.  
Objects that protrude from the sliding sunroof  
may damage the seals.  
body becomes trapped.  
or  
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When opening or closing, make sure that  
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Do not allow anything to protrude from  
the sliding sunroof.  
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no body parts are in the roller sunblind's  
range of movement.  
Brieꢃy press the button in any direction  
during automatic operation.  
The opening or closing process will be  
stopped.  
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Release the button immediately if some-  
body becomes trapped.  
or  
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NOTE Damage to the sliding sunroof when  
a roof luggage rack is installed  
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WARNING Risk of becoming trapped if the  
sliding sunroof is operated by children  
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When a roof luggage rack is installed, raising  
or opening the sliding sunroof may be restric-  
ted.  
Brieꢃy press the button in any direction  
during automatic operation.  
The opening or closing process will be  
stopped.  
Children operating the sliding sunroof could  
get caught in the moving parts, particularly if  
unattended.  
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Check whether the sliding sunroof can  
be raised or opened when a roof luggage  
rack is installed.  
Opening and closing  
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Use the 3 button to operate the panorama  
roof with power tilt/sliding panel and the roller  
sunblind.  
The panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel  
can be operated only when the roller sunblind is  
open.  
Automatic reversing function of the sliding sun-  
roof  
If an obstacle obstructs the sliding sunroof during  
the closing process, the sliding sunroof will open  
again automatically. The automatic reversing func-  
tion is only an aid and is not a substitute for your  
attentiveness.  
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If in doubt, do not raise or open the slid-  
ing sunroof.  
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Check whether the sliding sunroof can be  
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During the closing process, make sure that no  
body parts are in the closing area.  
raised or opened when a roof luggage rack is  
installed.  
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To start automatic operation: press the 3  
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WARNING Risk of becoming trapped  
despite the reversing function being active  
button beyond the point of resistance or pull  
and release it.  
In particular, the reversing function does not  
react:  
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To interrupt automatic operation: brieꢃy press  
the 3 button in any direction.  
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To soꢀ, light and thin objects, e.g. ꢂngers.  
The opening/closing process will be stopped.  
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Towards the end of the closing procedure.  
Vehicles with a panorama roof with power tilt/  
sliding panel: The automatic raising feature is  
available only when the sliding sunroof is closed  
or raised.  
Vehicles without a panorama roof with power tilt/  
sliding panel: The automatic opening and raising  
features are available only when the sliding sun-  
roof is closed.  
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During resetting.  
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During the closing process, make sure  
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2
3
To raise  
To open  
To close/lower  
that no body parts are in the closing  
area.  
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Release the button immediately if some-  
body becomes trapped.  
Opening and closing  
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or  
Release the button immediately if some-  
body becomes trapped.  
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WARNING Risk of becoming trapped by  
automatic lowering of the sliding sunroof  
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Brieꢃy press the button in any direction  
during automatic operation.  
or  
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At higher speeds, the raised sliding sunroof  
will automatically be lowered slightly at the  
rear.  
The closing process will be stopped.  
Brieꢃy press the button in any direction  
during the automatic closing process.  
The closing process will be stopped.  
Autommaattiicc reversing function of the roller sunblind  
If an obstacle obstructs the roller sunblind during  
the closing process, the roller sunblind will open  
again automatically. The automatic reversing func-  
tion is only an aid and is not a substitute for your  
attentiveness.  
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Make sure that nobody reaches into the  
sliding sunroof's range of movement  
while the vehicle is in motion.  
Automatic functions of the sliding sunroof  
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If somebody becomes trapped, brieꢃy  
push the sliding sunroof button forwards  
or backwards.  
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The term "sliding sunroof" also refers to the  
panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel.  
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When closing the roller sunblind, make sure  
that no body parts are in the range of move-  
ment.  
Rain closing function when driving  
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By pushing or pulling the 3 button, you  
Vehicles with a panorama roof with power tilt/  
sliding panel: If it starts to rain, the raised sliding  
sunroof will automatically be lowered while the  
vehicle is in motion.  
can interrupt the automatic functions "Rain  
closing function when driving" and "Automatic  
lowering".  
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WARNING Risk of becoming trapped  
despite reversing function  
In particular, the reversing function does not  
react to soꢀ, light and thin objects, e.g. ꢂn-  
gers.  
Automatic lowering function  
Vehicles with a panorama roof with power tilt/  
sliding panel: If the sliding sunroof is raised at the  
rear, it will automatically be lowered slightly at  
higher speeds. At low speeds, it will be raised  
again automatically.  
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When closing the roller sunblind, make  
sure that no body parts are in the range  
of movement.  
Opening and closing  
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Rectifying problems with the sliding sunroof  
Immediately aꢀer automatic reversing, pull  
and hold the 3 button down again to the  
point of resistance until the sliding sunroof is  
closed.  
Vehicles with a panorama roof with power tilt/  
sliding panel: The sliding sunroof or the roller sun-  
blind is not operating smoothly.  
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WARNING Risk of becoming trapped or  
fatal injuries when the sliding sunroof is  
closed again  
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Reset the sliding sunroof and the roller sun-  
blind.  
The sliding sunroof will be closed with  
increased force.  
If the sliding sunroof is closed again immedi-  
ately aꢀer it has been blocked or reset, it will  
close with increased force.  
Resetting the sliding sunroof and the roller sun-  
blind  
If the sliding sunroof is obstructed again and  
opens again slightly:  
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Pull and hold the 3 button little by little  
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Make sure that no parts of the body are  
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Repeat the previous step.  
The sliding sunroof will be closed again with  
increased force.  
until the sliding sunroof is fully closed.  
in the closing area.  
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Release the button immediately if some-  
Pull and hold the 3 button little by little  
until the roller sunblind is fully closed.  
Use automatic operation to fully open and  
then close the sliding sunroof.  
body becomes trapped.  
or  
Vehicles without a panorama roof with power tilt/  
sliding panel: The sliding sunroof is not operating  
smoothly.  
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Brieꢃy press the button in any direction  
during the automatic closing process.  
The closing process will be stopped.  
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Reset the sliding sunroof.  
Roller sun blinds  
Extending the rear side window roller sunblinds  
Resetting the sliding sunroof  
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The sliding sunroof cannot be closed and you can-  
nnoot see the cause.  
Push the 3 button up to the point of resist-  
ance repeatedly until the sliding sunroof is  
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NOTE Damage to the inertia reel due to it  
snapping back  
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The term "sliding sunroof" also refers to the  
panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel.  
fully open.  
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Press the 3 button for another second.  
Close the sliding sunroof.  
If suddenly snapped back, the inertia reel may  
be damaged.  
If the sliding sunroof is obstructed during closing  
and reopens again slightly:  
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Opening and closing  
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Extendingg or retracting the rear-window roller sun-  
blind  
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Always move the roller sun blind by  
hand.  
Do not drive with the roller sun blind  
hooked in and rear side windows opened  
at the same time.  
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WARNING Risk of becoming trapped when  
extending or retracting the roller sunblind  
Body parts may become trapped in the roller  
sunblind's range of movement.  
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Ensure there are no body parts in the  
range of movement.  
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If someone becomes trapped, brieꢃy  
press the button again.  
The opening or closing process will  
brieꢃy be stopped. The roller sunblind  
will then return to its starting position.  
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To extend or retract: press button 1.  
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NOTE Damage caused by objects  
Objects can cause the roller sunblind to mal-  
function.  
Anti-thheꢀ prrotection  
Function of the immobilizer  
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Do not store objects on the rear shelf.  
Ensure that the roller sunblind can move  
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The immobilizer prevents your vehicle from being  
started without the correct SmartKey.  
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freely.  
Pull the roller sunblind out by tab 1 and hook  
it onto brackets 2 at the top of the window.  
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The immobilizer is automatically activated when  
the vehicle is switched oꢄ, and deactivated when  
the vehicle is switched on.  
When leaving the vehicle, always take the Smart-  
Key with you and lock the vehicle. Anyone can  
start the vehicle if a valid SmartKey has been leꢀ  
inside the vehicle.  
When the interior motion sensor is triggered  
(/ page 87)  
When the tow-away alarm is triggered  
(/ page 87)  
The ATA system is armed automatically aꢀer  
approximately ten seconds in the following situa-  
tions:  
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In the event the engine cannot be started (yet  
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Aꢀer locking the vehicle with the SmartKey  
Aꢀer locking the vehicle using KEYLESS-GO  
the vehicle’s battery is charged), the system is  
not operational. Contact an authorized  
Mercedes-Benz Center or call  
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1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA) or  
1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).  
ATA (anti-theꢀ alarm system)  
Function of thee ATA system  
If the ATA system is armed, a visual and audible  
alarm is triggered in the following situations:  
Indicator lamp 1 ꢃashes when the ATA system is  
armed.  
The ATA system is deactivated automatically in the  
following situations:  
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When a door is opened  
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Aꢀer unlocking the vehicle with the SmartKey  
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When the trunk lid is opened  
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Aꢀer unlocking the vehicle using KEYLESS-GO  
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When the hood is opened  
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Aꢀer pressing the start/stop button with the  
SmartKey in the marked space (/ page 144)  
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When the Mercedes‑Benz emergency call sys- An audible and visual alarm is triggered if an alter- Arming/disarming the tow-away alarm  
tem is active and the alarm stays on for more  
than 30 seconds, a message is automatically  
sent to the Customer Assistance Center  
(/ page 264).  
ation to your vehicle's angle of inclination is  
Multimedia system:  
detected while the tow-away alarm is armed.  
The tow-away alarm is automatically armed aꢀer  
approximately 60 seconds:  
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5
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Settings  
Quick Access  
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Arm or disarm Tow-away Protection.  
In the case of severe battery discharging, the  
anti-theꢀ alarm system is automatically deac-  
tivated to facilitate the next engine start.  
The tow-away alarm is armed again in the follow-  
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Aꢀer locking the vehicle with the SmartKey  
Aꢀer locking the vehicle using KEYLESS-GO  
ing cases:  
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The vehicle is unlocked again.  
The tow-away alarm is only armed when the fol-  
lowing components are closed:  
DDeeaaccttiivvating thee ATA  
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A door is opened.  
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Press the Ü, ß or p button on the  
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The vehicle is locked again.  
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Doors  
Trunk lid  
SmartKey.  
or  
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If quick access is unavailable, select the Vehi-  
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cle submenu in the Settings main menu to  
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Press the start/stop button with the SmartKey  
in the stowage compartment (/ page 144)  
The tow-away alarm is automatically deactivated:  
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arm or disarm the tow-away alarm.  
Aꢀer pressing the Ü or p button on the  
SmartKey  
Aꢀer pressing the start/stop button with the  
SmartKey in the marked space (/ page 144)  
Aꢀer unlocking the vehicle using KEYLESS-GO  
When using HANDS-FREE ACCESS  
Deactivating the alarm using KEYLESS-GO  
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Function of the interior motion sensor  
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Grasp the outside door handle with the Smart-  
Key outside the vehicle.  
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This function may not be available in all coun-  
tries.  
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When the interior motion sensor is activated, a  
visual and audible alarm is triggered if movement  
is detected in the vehicle interior.  
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Function of thee tow-away alarm  
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This function may not be available in all coun-  
tries.  
Information on collision detection on a parked  
vehicle (/ page 168).  
Opening and closing  
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The interior motion sensor is activated automati-  
cally aꢀer approximately ten seconds:  
When a sliding sunroof is open  
When a panoramic sliding sunroof is open  
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Aꢀer locking the vehicle with the SmartKey  
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Aꢀer locking the vehicle using KEYLESS-GO  
Arming/deactivating the interior motion sensor  
Multimedia system:  
The interior motion sensor is only activated when  
the following components are closed:  
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5
5
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Settings  
Quick Access  
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Doors  
Trunk lid  
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Activate or deactivate Interior Motion Sensor.  
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The interior motion sensor is activated again in  
the following cases:  
The interior motion sensor is automatically deacti-  
vated:  
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The vehicle is unlocked again.  
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Aꢀer pressing the Ü or p button on the  
SmartKey  
Aꢀer pressing the start/stop button with the  
SmartKey in the marked space (/ page 144)  
Aꢀer unlocking the vehicle using KEYLESS-GO  
When using HANDS-FREE ACCESS  
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A door is opened.  
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The vehicle is locked again.  
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If quick access is unavailable, select the Vehi-  
cle menu under Settings to activate or deacti-  
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vate the interior motion sensor.  
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The following situations can lead to a false alarm:  
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When there are moving objects such as mas-  
cots in the vehicle interior  
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When a side window is open  
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Your legs are not fully extended and you can  
depress the pedals properly  
The back of your head is supported at eye  
level by the center of the head restraint  
You can hold the steering wheel with your  
arms slightly bent  
You can move your legs freely  
You can see all the displays on the instrument  
cluster clearly  
You have a good overview of the traꢁc condi-  
tions  
Your seat belt sits snugly against your body  
and passes across the center of your shoulder  
and across your hips in the pelvic area  
Notes on the correct driver's seat position  
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WARNING Risk of accident due to adjust-  
ing the vehicle settings while the vehicle is  
in motion  
You could lose control of the vehicle in the fol-  
lowing situations in particular:  
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If you adjust the driver's seat, the head  
restraint, the steering wheel or the mirror  
while the vehicle is in motion  
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If you fasten your seat belt while the vehi-  
cle is in motion  
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Before starting the vehicle: in particular,  
adjust the driver's seat, head restraint,  
steering wheel and mirror, and fasten  
your seat belt.  
Ensure the following when adjusting the steering  
wheel 1, seat belt 2 and driver's seat 3:  
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You are sitting as far away from the driver's  
airbag as possible, taking the following points  
into consideration:  
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You are sitting in an upright position  
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Your thighs are slightly supported by the seat  
cushion  
Seats and stowing  
Seats  
Adjusting the front seat manually and electriccallly  
(without Seat Comfort Package)  
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When adjusting a seat, make sure that  
no one has any part of their body within  
the sweep of the seat.  
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WARNING Risk of accident due to adjust-  
ing the vehicle settings while the vehicle is  
in motion  
You could lose control of the vehicle in the fol-  
lowing situations in particular:  
Observe the safety notes on "Airbags" and "Chil-  
dren in the vehicle".  
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WARNING Risk of becoming trapped if the  
seats are adjusted by children  
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If you adjust the driver's seat, the head  
Children could become trapped if they adjust  
the seats, particularly when unattended.  
restraint, the steering wheel or the mirror  
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WARNING Risk of accident due to the  
driver's seat not being engaged  
while the vehicle is in motion  
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When leaving the vehicle, always take the  
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.  
Never leave children unattended in the  
vehicle.  
If you fasten your seat belt while the vehi-  
cle is in motion  
The driver's seat may move unexpectedly  
while driving.  
This could cause you to lose control of the  
vehicle.  
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Before starting the vehicle: in particular,  
adjust the driver's seat, head restraint,  
steering wheel and mirror, and fasten  
your seat belt.  
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Always make sure that the driver's seat  
is engaged before starting the vehicle.  
You can adjust the seats when the vehicle is  
switched oꢄ.  
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WARNING Risk of becoming trapped if the  
seat height is adjusted carelessly  
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WARNING Risk of becoming trapped when  
adjusting the seat  
If you adjust the seat height carelessly, you or  
other vehicle occupants could be trapped and  
thereby injured.  
When you adjust a seat, you or other vehicle  
occupants could become trapped, e.g. on the  
seat guide rail.  
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Do not interchange the head restraints of the  
front and rear seats. Otherwise, you will not be  
able to adjust the height and angle of the head  
restraints correctly.  
Adjust the head restraint fore-and-aꢀ position so  
that it is as close as possible to the back of your  
head.  
Children in particular could accidentally press  
the electrical seat adjustment buttons and  
become trapped.  
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WARNING Risk of injury due to excessive  
strain on the grab handle  
If you apply your full body weight to the grab  
handle or pull it abruptly, the grab handle may  
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While moving the seats, make sure that  
hands or other body parts do not get  
under the lever assembly of the seat  
adjustment system.  
be damaged or become loose from its anchor-  
age.  
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Use the grab handles only to stabilize the  
seating position or to assist in getting in  
and out of the seat.  
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WARNING Risk of injury or death due to  
an incorrect seat position  
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WARNING Risk of injury due to head  
restraints not being installed or being  
adjusted incorrectly  
The seat belt does not oꢄer the intended level  
of protection if you have not moved the seat  
backrest to an almost vertical position.  
In particular, you could slip beneath the seat-  
belt and become injured.  
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WARNING Risk of injury or death due to  
objects under the co-driver seat  
If head restraints have not been installed or  
have not been adjusted correctly, there is an  
increased risk of injury in the head and neck  
area, e.g. in the event of an accident or when  
braking.  
Objects trapped under the co-driver seat can  
interfere with the function of the automatic  
co-driver airbag shutoꢄ or damage the system.  
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Adjust the seat properly before begin-  
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Do not store any objects under the co-  
driver seat.  
When the co-driver seat is occupied,  
make sure that no objects are trapped  
under the co-driver seat.  
ning your journey.  
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Always drive with the head restraints  
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Always ensure that the seat backrest is  
installed.  
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in an almost vertical position and that  
the shoulder belt is routed across the  
center of your shoulder.  
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Before driving oꢄ, make sure for every  
vehicle occupant that the center of the  
head restraint supports the back of the  
head at about eye level.  
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Adjusting the front seat manually and electrically  
(with Seat Comfort Package)  
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NOTE Damage to the seats when moving  
the seats back  
The seats may be damaged by objects when  
moving the seats back.  
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When moving the seats back, make sure  
that there are no objects in the footwell,  
under or behind the seats.  
1
2
3
Seat backrest inclination  
Seat height  
Seat fore-and-aꢀ position  
1
2
Seat backrest inclination  
Seat height  
Seat cushion inclination  
Seat fore-and-aꢀ position  
Seat cushion length  
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To adjust the seat fore-and-aꢀ position: liꢀ  
lever 3 and slide the seat into the desired  
position.  
3
4
5
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Make sure that the seat is engaged.  
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To adjust the seat fore-and-aꢀ position: liꢀ  
lever 4 and slide the seat into the desired  
position.  
Adjustiinng the front seat electrically  
Save the settings with the memory function  
(/ page 103).  
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Make sure that the seat is engaged.  
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar support  
To adjust the seat cushion length: liꢀ lever 5  
and slide the front section of the seat cushion  
forwards or backwards.  
1
2
Head restraint height  
Seat backrest inclination  
Seat height  
Seat cushion length  
Seat cushion inclination  
Seat fore-and-aꢀ position  
3
4
1
2
Higher  
Soꢀer  
Lower  
Firmer  
5
6
3
4
Seats and stowing  
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Use buttons 1 to 4 to adjust the contour of  
the backrest.  
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WARNING Risk of injury due to head  
restraints not being installed or being  
adjusted incorrectly  
Head restraints  
If head restraints have not been installed or  
have not been adjusted correctly, there is an  
increased risk of injury in the head and neck  
area, e.g. in the event of an accident or when  
braking.  
Adjusting the front seat head restraints manually  
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WARNING Risk of accident due to adjust-  
ing the vehicle settings while the vehicle is  
in motion  
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Always drive with the head restraints  
installed.  
You could lose control of the vehicle in the fol-  
lowing situations in particular:  
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Before driving oꢄ, make sure for every  
vehicle occupant that the center of the  
head restraint supports the back of the  
head at about eye level.  
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If you adjust the driver's seat, the head  
restraint, the steering wheel or the mirror  
while the vehicle is in motion  
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To raise: pull the head restraint up.  
If you fasten your seat belt while the vehi-  
Do not interchange the head restraints of the  
front and rear seats. Otherwise, you will not be  
able to adjust the height and angle of the head  
restraints correctly.  
Adjust the head restraint fore-and-aꢀ position so  
that it is as close as possible to the back of your  
head.  
cle is in motion  
To lower: press release knob 1 in the direc-  
tion of the arrow and push the head restraint  
down.  
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Before starting the vehicle: in particular,  
adjust the driver's seat, head restraint,  
steering wheel and mirror, and fasten  
your seat belt.  
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To move forwards: pull the head restraint for-  
wards.  
To move backwards: press release knob 2  
and push the head restraint backwards.  
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Adjusting the head restrraints of the rear seats  
mechanically  
Installing/removing the rear seat head resttraints  
Push release knob 1 in the direction of the  
arrow and pull out the head restraint.  
Removing  
The head restraints can be removed only in vehi-  
cles with folding rear seat backrests.  
Installing  
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Insert the head restraint such that the notches  
on the bar are on the leꢀ when viewed in the  
direction of travel.  
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Push the head restraint down until it engages.  
Fold the rear seat backrest back until it  
engages.  
Conꢂguring the seat settings  
Multimedia system:  
4
5
5
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Comfort  
Seat Comfort  
Adjustiinng the backrest contour in the lumbar  
region of the seat backrest (lumbar)  
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Select Lumbar.  
Select the settings Z for the desired seat.  
Adjust the air cushions.  
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To raise: pull the head restraint up.  
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To lower: press release knob 1 in the direc-  
tion of the arrow and push the head restraint  
down.  
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Release the rear seat backrest and fold it for-  
wards slightly (/ page 107).  
Adjusting the backrest side bolsters  
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Pull the head restraint upwards as far as it will  
go.  
Select Side Bolsters.  
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Adjust the air cushion for the desired seat.  
This setting is available only for individual user  
proꢂles. For the guest proꢂle, automatic seat  
adjustment cannot be switched on or oꢄ.  
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a) Tap the warning message on the  
media display.  
SSeetting the seat heating balance  
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or  
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Select Seat Heating Balance.  
Adjust the heat distribution for the desired  
seat.  
Adjusting the driver's seat position to body size  
The vehicle will calculate a suitable driver's seat  
position on the basis of the driver's body size and  
set this directly.  
b) Press a memory position button or a  
seat adjustment switch on the driver's  
door.  
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The adjustment process will be stopped.  
Setting automatic seat adjustmentt  
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To set the unit of measurement:: select cm or  
ft/in.  
Set the size using the scale.  
Select Start Positioning.  
The driver's seat position will be adjusted to  
the body size that has been set.  
Requirements:  
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WARNING Risk of becoming trapped dur-  
ing adjustment of the driver's seat aꢀer  
calling up a driver proꢂle  
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Adapting the driver's seat position to body  
size: automatic seat adjustment has been  
switched on.  
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Selecting a user proꢂle may trigger an adjust-  
ment of the driver's seat to the position saved  
under the user proꢂle. You or other vehicle  
occupants could be injured in the process.  
Multimedia system:  
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If the driver's seat position calculated by the  
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Automatic Seat Adjustment  
vehicle is not practical or comfortable, it can  
be changed manually at any time via the but-  
tons.  
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Switching automatic seat adjustment on/oꢄ  
When the active user proꢂle is changed while the  
vehicle is stationary, the driver's seat, outside mir-  
rors and seat contour will automatically be adap-  
ted to the driver.  
Make sure that when the position of driv-  
er's seat is being adjusted using the mul-  
timedia system, no people or body parts  
are in the seat's range of movement.  
The exterior mirrors are not set via this func-  
tion. Instead, they have to be set manually via  
the switches.  
If there is a risk of someone becoming trap-  
ped, stop the adjustment process immedi-  
ately:  
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Select On or Off.  
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You can also conꢂgure these settings via the  
Mercedes me portal for your user proꢂle. By  
synchronizing the proꢂles in the vehicle and  
the Mercedes me connect proꢂles, you can  
carry over these settings for your vehicle. Fur-  
ther information about synchronizing user  
proꢂles .  
shoulders. In addition, warm pressure points  
become noticeable, starting in the pelvic area.  
Activating Massage Activating massage with  
upward-moving massage waves.  
Selecting the massage program for the front seats  
Multimedia system:  
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Comfort  
Massage  
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Select a massage program (/ page 97).  
Start the program for the desired seat ;.  
To set the massage intensity: switch High  
Intensity on or oꢄ .  
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Classic Massage Relaxing back massage.  
Wave Massage Regenerating massage via  
massage waves across the back and in the  
seat cushion.  
Mobilizing Massage Mobilizing massage with  
upward-moving massage waves. Can promote  
slower, deeper respiration. This can improve  
the supply of oxygen to cells and the brain.  
Active Workout, Backrest and Active Work-  
out, Cushion: These programs require your  
cooperation. Alternating between tensing and  
releasing helps to improve blood ꢃow to your  
muscles. Press against a pressure point as  
soon as you feel it.  
SSeetting the easy entry and exit feature  
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Switch the function on or oꢄ.  
If you use an individual user proꢂle and have  
set your body size, this information is carried  
over for the easy entry and exit feature. This  
causes the driver's seat to automatically move  
into the correct position .  
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Resetting seat settings  
Multimedia system:  
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Comfort  
Seat Comfort  
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Select Î for the desired seat.  
Conꢂrm the prompt.  
Overview of massage programs  
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Hot Relaxing Back Combination of heat and  
Switching the seat heating onn//ooꢄ  
massage. It starts by massaging the back. In  
addition, warm pressure points become  
noticeable, starting in the pelvic area.  
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WARNING Risk of burns due to repeatedly  
switching on the seat heating  
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Hot Relaxing Shoulder Combination of heat  
and massage. It starts by massaging the  
Repeatedly switching on the seat heating can  
cause the seat cushion and seat backrest pad-  
ding to become very hot.  
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Requirements:  
In particular, the health of persons with limited  
temperature sensitivity or a limited ability to  
react to high temperatures may be aꢄected or  
they may even suꢄer burn-like injuries.  
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The power supply is switched on.  
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Do not repeatedly switch on the seat  
heating.  
To protect against overheating, the seat heating  
may be temporarily deactivated aꢀer it has been  
switched on repeatedly.  
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NOTE Damage to the seats caused by  
objects or documents when the seat heat-  
ing is switched on  
When the seat heating is switched on, over-  
heating may occur due to objects or docu-  
ments placed on the seats, e.g. seat cushions  
or child seats. This could cause damage to the  
seat surface.  
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Press button 1 repeatedly until the desired  
heating level is set.  
Depending on the heating level, up to three  
indicator lamps will light up. If all indicator  
lamps are oꢄ, the seat heating is switched oꢄ.  
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Make sure that no objects or documents  
are on the seats when the seat heating is  
switched on.  
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The seat heating will automatically switch  
down from the three heating levels aꢀer 8, 10  
and 20 minutes until the seat heating is  
switched oꢄ.  
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Setting the panel heating  
Multimedia system:  
Steering wheel  
Adjusttiinngg the steerinngg whheel maanuaallly  
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Panel Heating  
Settings  
Vehicle  
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WARNING Risk of accident due to adjust-  
ing the vehicle settings while the vehicle is  
in motion  
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When the seat heating is switched on, the armr-  
ests and the center console can be heated.  
You could lose control of the vehicle in the fol-  
lowing situations in particular:  
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Switch the function for the desired seats on or  
oꢄ.  
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If you adjust the driver's seat, the head  
restraint, the steering wheel or the mirror  
Switching the seat ventilation on/oꢄ  
Requirements:  
while the vehicle is in motion  
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If you fasten your seat belt while the vehi-  
cle is in motion  
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The power supply is switched on.  
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Before starting the vehicle: in particular,  
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Press button 1 repeatedly until the desired  
blower setting has been reached.  
Depending on the blower setting, up to three  
indicator lamps will light up. If all indicator  
lamps are oꢄ, the seat ventilation is switched  
oꢄ.  
adjust the driver's seat, head restraint,  
steering wheel and mirror, and fasten  
your seat belt.  
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WARNING Risk of entrapment for children  
when adjusting the steering wheel  
Children could injure themselves if they adjust  
the steering wheel.  
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Locking  
Never leave children unattended in the  
vehicle.  
When leaving the vehicle, always take the  
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.  
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Fold release lever 1 up as far as it will go.  
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Check and make sure that the steering col-  
umn is locked by moving the steering wheel.  
Adjusting the steering wheel electrically  
The steering wheel can be adjusted when the  
power supply is disconnected.  
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To adjust the distance to the steering wheel  
To adjust the height  
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Save the settings with the memory function  
(/ page 103).  
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To unlock: push release lever 1 down as far  
as it will go.  
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Adjust height 2 and distance 3 to the  
steering wheel.  
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Switching the steering wheel heater onn//ooꢄ  
Requuiirements:  
When you switch the vehicle oꢄ, the steering  
wheel heater will switch oꢄ.  
If there is a risk of becoming trapped by the  
steering wheel:  
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The power supply or the vehicle has been  
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Move the adjustment lever of the steer-  
switched on.  
Easy entry and exit feature  
Using the easy entry and exit feature  
ing wheel.  
The adjustment process will be stopped.  
If there is a risk of becoming trapped by the  
driver's seat:  
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WARNING Risk of accident when pulling  
away during the adjustment process of  
the easy entry and exit feature  
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Press the seat adjustment switch.  
The adjustment process will be stopped.  
Never leave children unattended in the  
vehicle.  
When leaving the vehicle, always take the  
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.  
You could lose control of the vehicle.  
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Always wait until the adjustment process  
is complete before driving oꢄ.  
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WARNING Risk of becoming trapped dur-  
ing adjustment of the easy entry and exit  
feature  
Vehicles with memory function: You can stop the  
adjustment process by pressing one of the mem-  
ory function position switches.  
You and other vehicle occupants – particularly  
children – could become trapped.  
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Ensure that no one has a body part in  
the sweep of the steering wheel or driv-  
er's seat.  
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Turn the lever in the direction of arrow 1 or  
2.  
If indicator lamp 3 lights up, the steering  
wheel heater is switched on.  
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The steering wheel and the driver's seat will move  
back to the last drive position in the following  
cases:  
Setting the easy entry and exit feature  
Multimedia system:  
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WARNING Risk of becoming trapped if  
children activate the easy entry and exit  
feature‑  
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Settings  
Vehicle  
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You switch the power supply or the vehicle on  
when the driver's door is closed  
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Children could become trapped if they acti-  
vate the easy entry‑ and exit feature, particu-  
larly when unattended.  
Automatic Seat Adjustment  
Easy Entry/Exit  
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You close the driver's door when the vehicle is  
switched on.  
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Activate or deactivate the function.  
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Never leave children unattended in the  
vehicle.  
When leaving the vehicle, always take the  
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.  
The last drive position will be saved when:  
Memory function  
Function of the memory function  
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You switch oꢄ the vehicle.  
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VVehicles with memory function: You call up the  
seat settings via the memory function.  
If the easy entry and exit feature is active, the  
steering wheel will move upwards and the driver's  
seat will move back in the following situations:  
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WARNING Risk of an accident if the mem-  
ory function is used while driving  
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Vehicles with memory function: You save the  
seat settings via the memory function.  
If you use the memory function on the driver's  
side while driving, you could lose control of  
the vehicle as a result of the adjustments  
being made.  
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You switch oꢄ the vehicle when the driver's  
door is open.  
Vehicles with memory function: Press one of the  
memory function position buttons to stop the  
adjustment process.  
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You open the driver's door when the vehicle is  
switched oꢄ.  
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Only use the memory function on the  
driver's side when the vehicle is station-  
ary.  
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The steering wheel will then move upwards  
only if it is not already as high as it will go.  
The driver's seat will then move backwards  
only if it is not already at the rear of the seat  
adjustment range.  
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Operating the memory function  
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When leaving the vehicle, always take the  
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.  
WARNING Risk of entrapment when  
adjusting the seat with the memory func-  
tion  
Storing  
You can use the memory function when the vehi-  
cle is switched oꢄ.  
Seat adjustments for up to three people can be  
stored and called up using the memory function.  
When the memory function adjusts the seat,  
you and other vehicle occupants – particularly  
children – could become trapped.  
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During the adjustment process of the  
You can save settings for the following systems:  
memory function, make sure that no one  
has any body parts in the sweep of the  
seat.  
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Seat, backrest and head restraint  
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Steering wheel  
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If someone becomes trapped, press a  
preset position button or seat adjust-  
ment switch immediately.  
Outside mirrors  
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Head-up Display  
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WARNING Risk of entrapment if the mem-  
ory function is activated by children  
Children could become trapped if they acti-  
vate the memory function, particularly when  
unattended.  
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Set the desired position for all systems.  
Brieꢃy press the V memory button and  
then press preset position button 4, T  
or U within three seconds.  
An acoustic signal sounds. The settings are  
stored.  
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Never leave children unattended in the  
vehicle.  
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To call up: press or brieꢃy hold preset position  
button 4, T or U.  
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over or be thrown around and thereby hit vehi-  
cle occupants.  
There is a risk of injury, particularly in the  
event of sudden braking or a sudden change  
in direction.  
Always stow objects in such a way that  
they cannot be thrown around in such  
situations.  
Always make sure that objects do not  
protrude from storage spaces, parcel  
nets or storage nets.  
Close the lockable storage spaces before  
starting a journey.  
Always stow and secure heavy, hard,  
pointed, sharp-edged, fragile or bulky  
objects in the trunk.  
Aꢀer releasing the button, all systems are  
moved into the stored position.  
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Stowage areas  
Notes on loading the vehicle  
Always stow objects in such a way that  
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they cannot be thrown around.  
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Before the journey, secure objects, lug-  
gage or loads against slipping or tipping  
over.  
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DANGER Risk of exhaust gas poisoning  
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust  
gases such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust  
gases can enter the vehicle interior if the trunk  
lid is open when the vehicle is running, espe-  
cially if the vehicle is in motion.  
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WARNING Risk of injury due to objects  
being stowed incorrectly  
Vehicles with automatic front passenger airbag  
shutoꢄ: Objects trapped under the front  
passenger seat may interfere with the function of  
the automatic front passenger airbag shutoꢄ or  
damage the system. Please observe the notes on  
the function of the automatic front passenger air-  
bag shutoꢄ (/ page 44).  
If objects in the vehicle interior are stowed  
incorrectly, they can slide or be thrown around  
and hit vehicle occupants. In addition, cup  
holders, open storage spaces and mobile  
phone brackets cannot always retain all  
objects they contain.  
There is a risk of injury, particularly in the  
event of sudden braking or a sudden change  
in direction.  
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Always switch oꢄ the vehicle before  
opening the trunk lid.  
Never drive with the trunk lid open.  
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WARNING Risk of injury from unsecured  
items in the vehicle  
If objects, luggage or loads are not secured or  
not secured suꢁciently, they could slip, tip  
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Only fold the rear armrest back when the  
cup holder is closed.  
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WARNING ‑ Risk of accident or injury  
when using the cup holder while the vehi-  
cle is moving  
NOTE Damage to the stowage compart-  
ment under the ashtray due to intense  
heat  
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NOTE Damage to the rear armrest due to  
body weight  
The cup holder cannot secure containers  
while the vehicle is moving.  
The stowage compartment under the ashtray  
is not heat resistant and could be damaged if  
you rest a lit cigarette on it.  
If you use a cup holder while the vehicle is  
moving, the container may be ꢃung around  
and liquids may be spilled. The vehicle occu-  
pants may come into contact with the liquid  
and if it is hot, they could be scalded. You  
could be distracted from traꢁc conditions and  
you may lose control of the vehicle.  
When folded out, the rear armrest can be  
damaged by body weight.  
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Make sure that the ashtray is fully  
engaged.  
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Do not sit or support yourself on the rear  
seat armrest.  
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WARNING ‑ Risk of ꢂre and injury from hot  
cigarette lighter  
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NOTE Damage to the handle in the trunk  
ꢃoor  
You can burn yourself if you touch the hot  
heating element or the socket of the cigarette  
lighter.  
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Only use the cup holder when the vehicle  
If the handle in the trunk is leꢀ protruding, the  
handle may be damaged.  
is stationary.  
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Only use the cup holder for containers of  
the right size.  
Close the container, particularly if the  
liquid is hot.  
In addition, ꢃammable materials may ignite if:  
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Before closing the trunk lid, detach the  
handle and press it down closed again.  
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you drop the hot cigarette lighter  
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a child holds the hot cigarette lighter to  
objects, for example  
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NOTE Damage to the cup holder  
Always hold the cigarette lighter by the  
knob.  
When the rear armrest is folded back the cup  
holder could become damaged.  
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The driving characteristics of your vehicle are  
dependent on the distribution of the load within  
the vehicle. You should bear the following in mind  
when loading the vehicle:  
When transporting roof loads and when the  
vehicle is fully loaded or fully occupied, select  
drive programs ; and A. These are  
designed to focus on stability (/ page 154).  
Always make sure that the cigarette  
lighter is out of reach of children.  
Never leave children unattended in the  
vehicle.  
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Never exceed the permissible gross mass or  
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For more information on stowage compart-  
ments and stowage areas, please refer to the  
Digital Operator's Manual.  
the gross axle weight rating for the vehicle  
(including occupants). The values are speciꢂed  
on the vehicle identiꢂcation plate on the vehi-  
cle's B-pillar.  
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WARNING Risk of burns from the tailpipe  
and tailpipe trims  
The exhaust tailpipe and tailpipe trims can  
become very hot. If you come into contact  
with these parts of the vehicle, you could burn  
yourself.  
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The load must not protrude above the upper  
edge of the seat backrests.  
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Always place the load behind unoccupied  
seats if possible.  
Secure the load using the tie-down eyes and  
distribute the load evenly.  
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Always be particularly careful around the  
tailpipe and the tailpipe trims and super-  
vise children especially closely in this  
area.  
Allow vehicle parts to cool down before  
touching them.  
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Notes on driving with a roof load  
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Evenly distribute the roof load, and place  
heavy objects at the bottom. Also comply with  
the notes on loading the vehicle  
(/ page 104).  
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Drive attentively, and avoid suddenly pulling  
away, braking and steering as well as rapid  
cornering.  
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Stowage spaces in the vehicle interior  
Through-loading feature in the rear bench seat  
(EASY-PACK Quickfold)  
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Objects or loads in the trunk cannot be  
restrained by the seat backrest.  
Overview of the front stowage compartments  
Folding the rear seat backrestt forwards  
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Make sure that the rear bench seat, the  
rear seat and the seat backrest are  
engaged before every trip.  
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WARRNNIING Risk of becoming trapped when  
adjusting the seats  
If the leꢀ and right seat backrests are not  
When you adjust a seat, you may trap yourself  
or a vehicle occupant.  
engaged and locked in place, this will be shown  
on the multifunction display on the instrument  
cluster. If the center seat backrest is not engaged  
and locked in place, the red lock veriꢂcation indi-  
cator will be visible.  
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When adjusting a seat, make sure that  
no one has any body parts in the sweep  
of the seat.  
Always ensure that all vehicle occupants have  
their seat belts fastened correctly and are sitting  
properly. Particular attention must be paid to chil-  
dren.  
If you no longer require the folded-down seat  
backrest as a loading area, fold the backrest back  
into place.  
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WARNING Risk of accident and injury if  
Stowage spaces in the doors  
the rear bench seat/rear seat and seat  
backrest are not engaged  
Stowage compartment in the armrest with  
USB ports and stowage space, e.g. for an  
MP3 player  
Rear bench seat, rear seat and seat backrest  
can fold forwards.  
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Stowage compartment in the front center  
console with a USB port  
Glove box  
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As a result, the vehicle occupant is  
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pressed against the seat belt. The seat  
belt cannot perform its intended protective  
function and could cause additional inju-  
ries.  
Requirements:  
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The area into which the seat backrest is folded  
is clear.  
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The rear seat backrest head restraints are fully  
inserted.  
To fold the center seat backrest forwards: the  
center seat backrest has been unlocked.  
The armrest on the second row of seats is fol-  
ded back and the cup holders are empty.  
Pull release lever 1.  
The corresponding seat backrest will fold for-  
wards.  
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Folding the center seat backrest forwards  
Folding the leꢀ and right seat backrestss forwards  
You can fold the center and outer seat backrests  
forwards separately.  
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Vehicles with a memory function: If at least  
one section of the rear seat backrest is folded  
forwards, the corresponding front seat will  
move forwards slightly, if necessary, to avoid a  
collision.  
If necessary, fully insert the head restraints in  
the rear seat backrest.  
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Pull release catch 3 for seat backrest 2 for-  
wards.  
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Fold the corresponding seat backrest for-  
wards.  
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Folding back the rear seat backrest  
matically return to the most recent original  
position.  
Center seat backrest: if the seat backrest is  
not engaged and locked in place, the red lock  
veriꢂcation indicator 2 will be visible.  
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WARNING Risk of becoming trapped when  
adjusting the seats  
Locking the release catch of the center rear seat  
backrest  
When you adjust a seat, you may trap yourself  
or a vehicle occupant.  
Requuiirements:  
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When adjusting a seat, make sure that  
no one has any body parts in the sweep  
of the seat.  
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The leꢀ and center seat backrests are  
engaged and joined together.  
You can lock the center seat backrest release  
catch if you want to secure the trunk against  
unauthorized access. The center seat backrest  
can then be folded forwards only together with  
the leꢀ seat backrest.  
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NOTE Damage caused by trapping the  
seat belt when folding back the seat back-  
rest  
The seat belt could become trapped and thus  
damaged when the seat backrest is folded  
back.  
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Make sure that the seat belt is not trap-  
ped when folding back the seat backrest.  
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Fold the corresponding seat backrest 1 back  
until it engages.  
Leꢀ and right seat backrests: if the seat back-  
rest is not engaged and locked in place, this  
will be shown on the multifunction display on  
the instrument cluster.  
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Vehicles with a memory function: If at least  
one section of the seat backrest is folded  
back, the corresponding front seat will auto-  
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Attaching the parcel net  
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WARNING Risk of injury due to objects  
being stowed incorrectly  
If objects in the vehicle interior are stowed  
incorrectly, they can slide or be thrown around  
and hit vehicle occupants. In addition, cup  
holders, open storage spaces and mobile  
phone brackets cannot always retain all  
objects they contain.  
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 in such a way that  
they cannot be thrown around in such  
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Fold the center and leꢀ seat backrests for-  
wards.  
To lock or unlock: slide catch 1 upwards or  
downwards.  
situations.  
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Tie-down eyes (vehicles with through-loading  
feature in the rear bench seat)  
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Always make sure that objects do not  
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protrude from storage spaces, parcel  
nets or storage nets.  
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Close the lockable storage spaces before  
starting a journey.  
Overview of the tie-down eyes  
Observe the notes on loading the vehicle  
(/ page 104).  
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Vehicles without a through-loading feature in  
the rear bench seat: hook the rings into the  
parcel net hooks 1.  
Place the rings into the hooks on the trunk  
ꢃoor.  
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Always stow and secure heavy, hard,  
pointed, sharp-edged, fragile or bulky  
objects in the trunk.  
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WARNING Risk of becoming trapped when  
pressing the EASY-PACK trunk box in  
Your hands may become trapped when you  
are pressing the trunk box into the retracted  
position. Children, in particular, may injure  
themselves when doing so.  
Observe the notes on loading the vehicle.  
The parcel net is available for all vehicles except  
hybrid vehicles.  
EASY-PACK trunk box  
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Ensure that your hands are not in the  
range of movement of the EASY-PACK  
Adjusttiing the height of the EASY-PPACK trunk box  
to any position  
trunk box.  
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When leaving the vehicle, always take the  
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.  
Never leave children unattended in the  
vehicle.  
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WARRNNIING Risk of becoming trapped and  
injured when raising the ꢃoor  
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Your hands may become trapped on the frame  
of the EASY-PACK trunk box and objects may  
be thrown upwards.  
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NOTE Damage to the extended EASY-  
PACK trunk box  
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Ensure that your hands are not in the  
range of movement of the ꢃoor.  
If someone becomes trapped, carefully  
push the center of the ꢃoor downward.  
Remove all objects from the ꢃoor before  
raising it.  
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Vehicles with through-loading feature in the  
The EASY-PACK trunk box may be damaged  
when it is extended.  
rear bench seat: fold up the tie-down eyes.  
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Hook parcel net 1 into the front and rear tie-  
down eyes.  
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Do not place any objects on or press  
down on the EASY-PACK trunk box  
frame.  
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onto the trunk ꢃoor when the load reaches  
approximately 11 lbs (5 kg).  
To store: push the box in completely using  
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Do not close the trunk lid when the  
EASY-PACK trunk box is extended.  
handle 2 until it locks in place.  
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Observe the notes on cleaning the EASY-  
PACK trunk box (/ page 286).  
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NOTE Damage to the EASY-PACK trunk  
box by objects  
Installing and removing the EASY-PACK trunk box  
Installing  
Objects that are sharp-edged, pointed, fragile,  
rounded or heavy and objects that roll can  
damage the EASY-PACK trunk box and be  
thrown out.  
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Do not transport objects that are sharp-  
edged, pointed, rounded or fragile and  
objects that roll in the EASY-PACK trunk  
box.  
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Always stow and secure such objects  
outside of the box in the trunk.  
Always observe the maximum permitted  
load of the EASY-PACK trunk box.  
Do not use the EASY-PACK trunk box  
when the rear seats are folded forwards.  
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To remove: pull handle 2 on the box.  
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To increase the load capacity: push the center  
of ꢃoor 1 downwards to the desired position  
and box size.  
To reduce the load capacity: press button 3.  
The maximum permitted load of the EASY-PACK  
trunk box is 22 lbs (10 kg). To prevent the box  
from being overloaded, the box ꢃoor will lower  
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Removing  
Attaching a roof luggage rack  
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WARNING Risk of accident due to exceed-  
ing the maximum roof load  
The vehicle center of gravity and the usual  
driving characteristics as well as the steering  
and braking characteristics alter.  
If you exceed the maximum roof load, the driv-  
ing characteristics, as well as steering and  
braking, will be greatly impaired.  
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Never exceed the maximum roof load  
and adjust your driving style.  
You will ꢂnd information on the maximum roof  
load in the "Technical data" section.  
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Turn rotating catches 6 outward.  
Insert retainers 2 of box 1 into outer holes  
3.  
Raise box 1 and press hooks 5 into the  
anchorages of rear shelf 4.  
Turn rotating catches 6 inward.  
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NOTE Damage to the vehicle due to not  
observing the maximum permitted head-  
room clearance  
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Turn rotating catches 6 outward.  
Lower box 1 and pull it out of the ancho-  
rages on rear shelf 4.  
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If the vehicle height is greater than the maxi-  
mum permitted headroom clearance, the roof  
and other parts of the vehicle may be dam-  
aged.  
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Pull box 1 back out of openings 3.  
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Observe the signposted headroom clear-  
ance.  
If the vehicle height is greater than the  
permitted headroom clearance, do not  
enter.  
Observe the changed vehicle height with  
add-on roof equipment.  
opened when the roof luggage rack is  
installed.  
Position the load on the roof luggage  
rack in such a way that the vehicle will  
not sustain damage even when it is in  
motion.  
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NOTE Damage to the panorama roof with  
power tilt/sliding panel due to non-  
approved roof luggage racks  
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NOTE Vehicle damage from non-approved  
roof luggage racks  
The panorama roof with power tilt/sliding  
panel may be damaged by the roof luggage  
rack if you attempt to open it when using a  
roof luggage rack not tested and approved for  
Mercedes-Benz.  
The vehicle could be damaged by roof luggage  
racks that have not been tested and approved  
for Mercedes-Benz.  
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Use only roof luggage racks tested and  
approved for Mercedes-Benz.  
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NOTE Damage to the covers  
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When a roof luggage rack is installed,  
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Depending on the vehicle equipment,  
open the panorama roof with power tilt/  
sliding panel only if this has been tested  
and approved for Mercedes-Benz.  
The covers may be damaged and scratched  
when being opened.  
ensure that the sliding sunroof can be  
fully raised when the roof luggage rack is  
installed.  
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Do not use metallic or hard objects.  
The panorama roof with power tilt/sliding  
panel may be raised to allow ventilation of the  
vehicle interior.  
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Depending on the vehicle equipment,  
ensure that the trunk lid can be fully  
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Carefully fold covers 1 upwards in the direc-  
tion of the arrow.  
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Secure the roof luggage rack to the fastening  
Using thee 11155 V sooccket in the rear passenger  
compartment  
points beneath covers 1.  
Comply with the installation instructions of the  
roof luggage rack manufacturer.  
Secure the load on the roof luggage rack.  
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DANGER Risk of fatal injuries due to a  
damaged connecting cable or a damaged  
socket  
You could receive an electric shock if the con-  
necting cable or the 115 V power socket is  
pulled out of the trim or is damaged or wet.  
Sockets  
Using thee 122 V sooccket  
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Use only connecting cables that are dry  
Example: 12 V socket in the storage compartment in  
the front center console  
Requirements:  
and free of damage.  
When the vehicle is switched oꢄ, make  
sure that the 115 V power socket is dry.  
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Only connect devices up to a maximum of  
180 W (15 A).  
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Brieꢃy press the trim element of the cover on  
the front.  
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the vehicle  
has a 12 V socket in the storage compartment in  
the front center console. In addition, depending  
on the vehicle equipment, the vehicle has a 12 V  
socket in the storage compartment in the rear  
passenger compartment center console.  
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Immediately have the 115 V power  
The cover opens in the direction of the arrow.  
Liꢀ up cap 1 of the socket and insert the  
plug of the device.  
socket checked or replaced at a qualiꢂed  
specialized workshop if it is damaged or  
has been pulled out of the trim.  
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Never plug the connecting cable into a  
115 V power socket that is damaged or  
has been pulled out of the trim.  
If you have connected a device to the 12 V  
socket, leave the cover of the storage compart-  
ment open.  
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USB port in the rear passenger compartment  
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DANGER Risk of death due to using the  
socket incorrectly  
You can charge a USB device, such as a mobile  
phone, at the USB ports using a suitable charging  
cable.  
When the vehicle is switched on, the devices can  
be charged with 5 V (up to 3 A).  
In particular, you could receive an electric  
shock:  
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If you touch the inside of the socket  
If you insert unsuitable devices or objects  
into the socket  
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Wireless charging of the mobile phone and con-  
nection with the exterior antenna  
Notes on wirelessly charging the mobile phone  
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Do not touch the inside of the socket.  
Only connect suitable devices to the  
socket.  
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WARNING Risk of injury due to objects  
being stowed incorrectly  
Make sure that no liquids get into the 115 V  
socket.  
If objects in the vehicle interior are stowed  
incorrectly, they can slide or be thrown around  
and hit vehicle occupants. In addition, cup  
holders, open stowage spaces and mobile  
phone receptacles cannot always retain all  
objects within.  
There is a risk of injury, particularly in the  
event of sudden braking or a sudden change  
in direction.  
When the 115 V socket is not in use, keep the  
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Open socket ꢃap 3.  
socket ꢃap closed.  
Insert the plug of the device into 115 V socket  
1.  
When the on-board electrical system voltage is  
suꢁcient, indicator lamp 2 lights up.  
Requirements:  
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Only connect devices with a suitable plug  
which conforms to the standards speciꢂc to  
the country you are in.  
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Only connect devices up to a maximum of  
150 W.  
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Do not use multiple socket outlets.  
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The charging function and wireless connection  
of the mobile phone to the vehicle's exterior  
antenna are only available if the vehicle is  
switched on.  
Small mobile phones may not be able to be  
charged in every position of the mobile phone  
stowage compartment.  
Large mobile phones which do not rest ꢃat in  
the mobile phone stowage compartment may  
not be able to be charged or connected with  
the vehicle's exterior antenna.  
The mobile phone may heat up during the  
charging process. This depends on the appli-  
cations (apps) currently running.  
The mobile phone can be cooled in the mobile  
phone stowage compartment when the air  
conditioning system is switched on. The cool-  
ing output in the mobile phone stowage com-  
partment is highest when the controller in the  
glove box is closed.  
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Always stow objects so that they cannot  
be thrown around in such situations.  
Always make sure that objects do not  
protrude from stowage spaces, parcel  
nets or stowage nets.  
Close the lockable stowage spaces  
before starting a journey.  
Always stow and secure heavy, hard,  
pointed, sharp-edged, fragile or bulky  
objects in the trunk/cargo compart-  
ment.  
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NOTE Damage to objects caused by plac-  
ing them in the mobile phone storage  
compartment  
If objects are placed in the mobile phone stor-  
age compartment, these may be damaged by  
electromagnetic ꢂelds.  
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Do not place credit cards, storage  
media, ski passes or other objects sensi-  
tive to electromagnetic ꢂelds in the  
mobile phone storage compartment.  
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NOTE Damage to the mobile phone stow-  
age compartment caused by liquids  
Observe the notes on loading the vehicle.  
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If liquids enter the mobile phone stowage  
compartment, the compartment may be dam-  
aged.  
WARNING Risk of ꢂre from placing objects  
in the mobile phone storage compartment  
Placing other objects in the mobile phone  
storage compartment could constitute a ꢂre  
hazard.  
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Ensure that no liquids enter the mobile  
phone stowage compartment.  
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Apart from a mobile phone, do not place  
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Depending on the vehicle equipment, the  
mobile phone is connected to the vehicle's  
exterior antenna via the charging module.  
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To ensure more eꢁcient charging and connec-  
any other objects in the mobile phone  
storage compartment, especially those  
made of metal.  
tion with the vehicle's exterior antenna,  
remove the protective cover from the mobile  
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phone. Protective covers which are designed  
for wireless charging are excluded.  
When charging, the mat should be used if pos-  
sible.  
Place the mobile phone as close to the center  
of mat 1 as possible with the display facing  
upwards.  
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Always install the ꢃoor mats securely  
and as prescribed in order to ensure that  
there is always suꢁcient room for the  
pedals.  
Do not use loose ꢃoor mats and do not  
place ꢃoor mats on top of one another.  
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When the charging symbol is shown in the  
multimedia system, the mobile phone is being  
charged.  
Charging a mobile phone wirelessly  
Requirements:  
Malfunctions during the charging process are  
shown in the central display.  
The mat can be removed for cleaning, e.g.  
using clean, lukewarm water.  
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The mobile phone is suitable for wireless  
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charging (Qi-compatible mobile phone).  
A list of Qi-compatible mobile phones can be  
mobile.com.  
Installing and removing the ꢃoor mats  
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WARNING Risk of accident due to objects  
in the driver's footwell  
Objects in the driver's footwell may impede  
pedal travel or block a depressed pedal.  
This jeopardizes the operating and road safety  
of the vehicle.  
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Stow all objects in the vehicle securely  
so that they cannot get into the driver's  
footwell.  
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To install: press studs 1 onto holders 2.  
To remove: pull the ꢃoor mat oꢄ holders 2.