Mercedes-Benz E-Class Operator's Manual

Vehicle document wallet Digital – on the Internet Digital – as an App Familiarize yourself with the con‐ tents of the Operator's Manual directly via the vehicle's multi‐ media system (menu item "Vehi‐ cle"). Start with the quick guide, discover your vehicle's highlights or broaden your knowledge with useful tips. Here you can find comprehen‐ sive information about operating your vehicle and about services and warranties in printed form. You can find the Operator's Man‐ ual on the Mercedes-Benz home‐ page. The Mercedes-Benz Guides App is available free-of-charge in familiar App stores. É2135847801gËÍ 2135847801 Apple® iOS AndroidTM Order no. P213 0141 13 Edition C1-2017 H Part no. 213 584 78 01 E-Class Operator's Manual Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz E-Class

cles and about Daimler AG can be found on the following websites: http://www.mbusa.com (USA only) http://www.mercedes-benz.ca (Canada only) Editorial office ©Daimler AG: Not to be reprinted, translated or otherwise reproduced, in whole or in part, with‐ out written permission from Daimler AG. Vehicle manufacturer Daimler AG Mercedesstrasse 137 70327 Stuttgart Germany Symbols In this Operator's Manual, you will find the fol‐ lowing symbols: & DANGER Danger due to failure to observe warning notices Warning notices draw your attention to haz‐ ards that may endanger your health or life, or the health or life of others. # Please observe the warning notices in these instructions. * ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Environmental damage due to failure to observe envi‐ ronmental notes Environmental notes include information on environmentally responsible behavior or envi‐ ronmentally responsible disposal. # Observe environmental notes. * NOTE Damage to property due to failure to observe notes on material damage Notes on material damage inform you of risks which may lead to your vehicle being damaged. # Observe notes on material damage. % Useful instructions or further information that could be helpful to you. R X Instruction R (Q Page) Further information on a topic R Display Information in the multifunction dis‐ play/multimedia display R ï Highest menu level, which is to be selected in the multimedia system R í Corresponding submenus, which are to be selected in the multimedia system R * Indicates a cause As at 30.11.15

Before you first drive off, read this Operator's Manual carefully and familiarize yourself with your vehicle. For your own safety and a longer vehicle life, follow the instructions and warning notices in this manual. Disregarding them may lead to damage to the vehicle or personal injury. Vehicle damage resulting from the instructions being ignored is not covered by the Mercedes- Benz Limited Warranty. The equipment or product designation of your vehicle may vary according to: R Model R Order R National version R Availability Mercedes-Benz reserves the right to introduce changes in the following areas: R Design R Equipment R Technical features Therefore, the description given may vary in cer‐ tain cases from the equipment in your vehicle. The following are integral parts of the vehicle: R Digital Operator's Manual R Printed Operator's Manual R Maintenance Booklet R Equipment-dependent Supplements Keep these documents in the vehicle at all times. If you sell the vehicle, always pass all of the documents on to the new owner. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc. A Daimler Company 2135847801 2135847801

6 Cockpit ........................................................... 6 Warning and indicator lamps .......................... 8 Overhead control panel ................................ 12 Door control panel and seat adjustment ....... 14 Emergencies and breakdowns ...................... 16 Digital Operator's Manual ......................... 18 Calling up the Digital Operator's Manual ...... 18 General notes ............................................. 19 Protection of the environment ...................... 19 Mercedes-Benz GenuineParts ....................... 19 Operator's Manual ........................................ 20 Service and vehicle operation ....................... 21 Operating safety ........................................... 22 Declaration of conformity for wireless vehicle components ..................................... 23 Diagnostics connection ................................ 24 Qualified specialist workshop ....................... 24 Correct use of the vehicle ............................ 25 Problems with your vehicle ........................... 25 Reporting safety defects ............................... 25 Limited Warranty .......................................... 26 QR code for rescue card ............................... 26 Vehicle data storage ..................................... 26 Copyright ...................................................... 28 Occupant safety ......................................... 30 Restraint system ........................................... 30 Seat belts ..................................................... 33 Airbags ......................................................... 37 PRE-SAFE® ................................................... 44 Children in the vehicle .................................. 45 Pets in the vehicle ........................................ 54 Opening and closing .................................. 55 SmartKey ...................................................... 55 Doors ............................................................ 60 Trunk ............................................................ 63 Roller sun blinds ........................................... 69 Side windows ............................................... 70 Sliding sunroof .............................................. 74 Anti-theft protection ..................................... 79 Seats and stowing ...................................... 81 Correct driver's seat position ........................ 81 Seats ............................................................ 82 Steering wheel .............................................. 91 Using the memory function .......................... 93 Stowage areas .............................................. 94 Cup holder .................................................. 103 Ashtray and cigarette lighter ....................... 105 Sockets ....................................................... 106 Wireless charging of the mobile phone and connection with the exterior antenna .. 107 Installing/removing floor mats ................... 109 Light and visibility .................................... 110 Exterior lighting ........................................... 110 Interior lighting ............................................ 114 Windshield wiper and windshield washer system ........................................................ 115 Mirrors ........................................................ 118 Operating the sun visors ............................. 120 Infrared reflective windshield ...................... 121 Climate control ......................................... 122 Overview of climate control systems .......... 122 Operating the climate control system ......... 122 2 Contents

Driving ........................................................ 127 DYNAMIC SELECT switch ............................ 134 Automatic transmission .............................. 135 Manual gearshifting .................................... 137 Gearshift recommendation ......................... 138 Using kickdown .......................................... 138 Refueling .................................................... 138 Parking ....................................................... 140 Driving and driving safety systems .............. 147 Instrument Display and on-board computer .................................................. 194 Instrument display overview ....................... 194 Overview of the buttons on the steering wheel .......................................................... 195 Operating the on-board computer .............. 195 Displays in the multifunction display ........... 197 Adjusting the instrument lighting ................ 197 Menus and submenus ................................. 198 Head-up Display ......................................... 205 Voice Control System .............................. 206 Operating safety ......................................... 206 Operation ................................................... 206 Using Voice Control System effectively ...... 208 Essential commands .................................. 208 Multimedia system ................................... 217 Overview and operation .............................. 217 System settings .......................................... 225 Navigation .................................................. 233 Telephone ................................................... 235 Online and Internet functions ..................... 249 Media ......................................................... 256 Radio .......................................................... 268 Sound ......................................................... 274 Maintenance and care ............................. 277 ASSYST PLUS service interval display ........ 277 Engine compartment .................................. 278 Cleaning and care ....................................... 284 Breakdown assistance ............................ 292 Emergency .................................................. 292 Vehicle tool kit ............................................ 293 Flat tire ....................................................... 294 Battery (vehicle) ......................................... 299 Tow starting or towing away ....................... 304 Electrical fuses ........................................... 308 Wheels and tires ....................................... 311 Noise or unusual handling characteristics ... 311 Regular checking of wheels and tires .......... 311 Notes on snow chains ................................. 312 Tire pressure ............................................... 312 Loading the vehicle ..................................... 319 Tire labeling ................................................ 323 Definitions for tires and loading ................. 328 Changing a wheel ....................................... 331 Technical data .......................................... 340 Notes on technical data .............................. 340 Vehicle electronics ..................................... 340 Vehicle identification plate, VIN and engine number ........................................... 342 Operating fluids .......................................... 344 Vehicle data ................................................ 350 Contents 3

cator lamps .............................................. 352 Display messages ....................................... 352 Warning and indicator lamps ...................... 396 Index .......................................................... 412 4 Contents

→ 137 2 Combination switch → 111 3 DIRECT SELECT selector lever → 135 4 Display (multimedia system) → 217 5 Start/Stop button → 128 6 Control panel for multimedia system → 217 7 Climate control systems → 122 8 Glove compartment → 96 9 Hazard warning lights → 112 A Stowage compartment → 96 B Controls for the multimedia system → 217 C Rear window roller sunblind → 69 D ECO start/stop function → 133 E To set the vehicle level → 171 Parking Pilot → 181 F DYNAMIC SELECT switch → 134 G PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamps → 41 H Control panel for multimedia system → 195 I Adjusts the steering wheel → 92 J Control panel for on-board computer → 195 K Cruise control lever → 158 L To unlock the hood → 278 M Electric parking brake → 144 N Light switch → 110 O Control panel for: Steering Pilot → 167 Active Lane Keeping Assist → 192 PARKTRONIC → 173 Head-up Display → 205 At a glance – Cockpit 7

3 #! Turn signal light → 111 4 Ð Steering assistance malfunction 5 Multifunction display → 197 6 ! ABS malfunction 7 ; Engine diagnosis 8 Tachometer → 194 9 % Diesel engine: preglow A Electric parking brake applied (red) F USA only ! Canada only B Brakes (red) $ USA only J Canada only C # Electrical fault D · Distance warning E ? Coolant too hot/cold F Coolant temperature display → 194 G J Brakes (yellow) H ! Electric parking brake (yellow) I 6 Restraint system → 31 J ü Seat belt is not fastened K T Parking lights → 110 L Fuel level display 8 Fuel reserve with fuel filler cap location indicator M K High beam → 111 N L Low beam → 110 O R Rear fog light → 111 P h Tire pressure monitoring system Q å ESP® OFF At a glance – Warning and indicator lamps 9

3 ü Seat belt is not fastened 4 #! Turn signal light → 111 5 Multifunction display → 197 6 Tachometer → 194 7 å ESP® OFF ÷ ESP® 8 K High beam → 111 L Low beam → 110 T Parking lights → 110 9 ? Coolant too hot/cold A Coolant temperature display → 194 B · Distance warning C Ð Steering assistance malfunction D # Electrical fault E Brakes (red) $ USA only J Canada only F Fuel level display G 8 Fuel reserve with fuel filler cap location indicator H R Rear fog light → 111 I 6 Restraint system → 31 J % Diesel engine: preglow K ; Engine diagnosis L J Brakes (yellow) M Electric parking brake applied (red) F USA only ! Canada only N h Tire pressure monitoring system O ! ABS malfunction P ! Electric parking brake (yellow) At a glance – Warning and indicator lamps 11

→ 120 2 Roadside Assistance call button (mbrace®) → 248 3 p Switches the left-hand reading lamp on/off → 114 4 | Switches the automatic lighting control on/off → 114 5 SOS button (mbrace®) → 247 6 c Switches the front interior lighting on/off → 114 7 u Switches the rear interior lighting on/off → 114 8 p Switches the right-hand reading lamp on/off → 114 9 MB Info call button (mbrace®) → 248 A Eyeglasses box → 96 B 3 Opens/closes the panoramic sliding sun‐ roof → 74 Opens/closes the roller sun blinds → 74 C Inside mirror → 119 At a glance – Overhead control panel 13

→ 84 2 Switches the seat heating on/off → 90 3 Switches the seat ventilation on/off → 90 4 Adjusts the front passenger seat from the driv‐ er's seat 5 & % Locks/unlocks the vehicle → 60 6 Opens/closes the trunk lid → 63 7 Adjusts and folds the outside mirrors out/in electrically → 118 8 W Opens/closes the right side window → 70 9 W Opens/closes the rear right side window → 70 A Child safety lock for the rear side windows → 53 B W Opens/closes the rear left side window → 70 C W Opens/closes the left side window → 70 D Opens the door → 60 E Sets the memory function → 93 F Sets the seat fore-and-aft adjustment → 84 G Adjusts the seat cushion length → 84 H Adjusts the 4-way lumbar support → 85 I Seat adjustment using the multimedia system → 87 J Adjusts the head restraints → 85 K Adjusts the seat cushion inclination → 84 L Adjusts the seat height → 84 M Adjusts the seat backrest inclination → 84 At a glance – Door control panel and seat adjustment 15

1 QR code for accessing the rescue card → 26 2 Safety vests → 292 3 Button for the SOS emergency call system and breakdown assistance → 247 4 Checking and adding operating fluids → 344 5 Tow-starting and towing away → 304 6 Flat tire → 294 7 Starting assistance → 301 8 Hazard warning lights → 112 9 Fuel filler flap with instruction labels for tire pressure, fuel type and QR code for accessing the rescue card → 138 A Tow-starting and towing away → 304 B Vehicle tool kit → 293 TIREFIT kit → 295 At a glance – Emergencies and breakdowns 17

Multimedia system: , Vehicle . Õ Operator's Manual # Select a menu item. In addition, you can also call up the Operator's Manual within a main function (e.g. via Info on Phone). The Digital Operator's Manual describes the function and operation of: R The vehicle R The multimedia system For safety reasons, the Digital Operator's Man‐ ual is deactivated while driving. The Digital Operator's Manual contains the fol‐ lowing menu items: R Search: allows you to search precisely for keywords. R Quick start: provides you with important information so that you can start using your vehicle immediately. R Tips: provides tips on how to use your vehicle in certain situations. R Highlights: shows you vehicle highlights using pictures and animations. R Messages: provides you with further informa‐ tion about the messages in the instrument cluster. R Bookmarks: provides you with a list of all the bookmarks you have stored yourself. 1 Picture 2 Menu 3 Navigation window Some sections of the Digital Operator's Manual, such as warning notes can be made visible by highlighting and pressing them. % The Operator's Manual can also be found in the Mercedes-Benz Guides App in all com‐ mon App Stores. 18 Digital Operator's Manual

* ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Environmental damage due to operating conditions and personal driving style The pollutant emission of your vehicle is directly related to the way you operate your vehicle. You can help to protect the environment by operating your vehicle in an environmentally- responsible manner. Please observe the fol‐ lowing recommendations on operating condi‐ tions and personal driving style. Operating conditions: # Make sure that the tire pressure is cor‐ rect. # Do not carry any unnecessary weight (e.g. roof luggage racks once you no longer need them). # Adhere to the service intervals. A regularly serviced vehicle will contrib‐ ute to environmental protection. # Always have service work carried out at a qualified specialist workshop. Personal driving style: # Do not depress the accelerator pedal when starting the engine. # Do not warm up the engine while the vehicle is stationary. # Drive carefully and maintain a suitable distance from the vehicle in front. # Avoid frequent, sudden acceleration and braking. # Change gear in good time and use each gear only up to Ô of its maximum engine speed. # Switch off the engine in stationary traf‐ fic. # Keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel con‐ sumption. Environmental issues and recommendations: It is recommended that you re-use or recycle materials first instead of just disposing of them. The relevant environmental regulations and guidelines serve to protect the environment and must be strictly observed. Mercedes-Benz GenuineParts * ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Environmental damage caused by the non-use of recon‐ ditioned components. Daimler AG offers recycled reconditioned components and parts with the same quality as new parts. The same entitlement from the limited warranty is valid as for new parts. # Use recycled reconditioned compo‐ nents and parts from Daimler AG. General notes 19

ciency of the restraint systems from installing accessories or from repairs or welding Airbags, Emergency Tensioning Devices, as well as control units and sensors for the restraint systems, may be installed in the fol‐ lowing areas of your vehicle: R Doors R Door pillars R Door sills R Seats R Cockpit R Instrument cluster R Center console # Do not install accessories such as audio systems in these areas. # Do not carry out repairs or welding. # Have accessories retrofitted at a quali‐ fied specialist workshop. You could jeopardize the operating safety of your vehicle if you use parts, tires and wheels as well as accessories relevant to safety which have not been approved by Mercedes-Benz. This could lead to malfunctions in safety-relevant systems, e.g. the brake system. Only use Mercedes-Benz GenuineParts or parts of equal quality. Only use tires, wheels and accessories that have been specifically approved for your vehicle model. Mercedes-Benz GenuineParts are subject to strict quality control. Each part has been spe‐ cially developed, manufactured or selected for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and fine-tuned for them. Therefore, only Mercedes-Benz GenuineParts should be used. More than 300,000 different Mercedes-Benz GenuineParts are available for Mercedes-Benz models. All Mercedes-Benz service centers maintain a supply of Mercedes-Benz GenuineParts for nec‐ essary service and repair work. In addition, stra‐ tegically located parts-delivery centers provide for quick and reliable parts service. Always specify the vehicle identification number (VIN) when ordering Mercedes-Benz Genuine‐ Parts (→ page 342). Operator's Manual This Operator's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment available for your vehicle at the time of this Operator's Man‐ ual going to press. Country-specific differences are possible. Note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described. This is also the case for systems and functions relevant to safety. Therefore, the equipment on your vehicle may differ from that in the descriptions and illus‐ trations. The original purchase contract documentation for your vehicle contains a list of all of the sys‐ tems in your vehicle. Should you have any questions concerning equipment and operation, please consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz service center. The Operator's Manual and maintenance booklet are important documents and should be kept in the vehicle. 20 General notes

Vehicle operation outside the USA or Canada When you are abroad with your vehicle, observe the following points: R Service points or replacement parts may not be available immediately. R Unleaded fuel may not be available for vehi‐ cles with a catalytic converter. Leaded fuel may cause damage to the catalytic converter. R The fuel may have an extremely low octane number. Unsuitable fuel can cause engine damage. Some Mercedes-Benz models are available in Europe through our European Delivery Program. For more information, please consult an author‐ ized Mercedes‑Benz service center, or write to one of the following address: In the USA: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC European Delivery Department One Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-0350 In Canada: Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc. European Delivery Department 98 Vanderhoof Avenue Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9 Maintenance Always bring the Maintenance Booklet with you when bringing the vehicle to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The customer service advisor will record every service for you in the Maintenance Booklet. Roadside Assistance The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Pro‐ gram offers technical help in the case of a breakdown. Your calls to the toll-free Roadside Assistance Hotline are answered by our agents 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) (USA) 1-800-387-0100 (Canada) You can find further information in the Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program brochure (USA) or the "Roadside Assistance" section in the maintenance and warranty infor‐ mation booklet (Canada). You will find both in the vehicle document wallet. Change of address or change of ownership In the event of a change of address, please send us the "Notification of address change" in the Service and Guarantee booklet or simply call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (USA) on the hotline number 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) or Cus‐ tomer Service (Canada) on 1-800-387-0100. We can then reach you in a timely fashion, if neces‐ sary. If you sell your Mercedes, please leave the entire literature in the vehicle so that it is available to the next owner. If you have purchased a used car, please send us the "Notice of Purchase of Used Car" in the Service and Guarantee booklet or simply call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (USA) on the hotline number General notes 21

tomer Service (Canada) on 1-800-387-0100. Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles Under California law you may be entitled to a replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the purchase price or lease price, if after a reasona‐ ble number of repair attempts Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its authorized repair or service facilities fail to fix one or more substantial defects or malfunctions in the vehicle that are covered by its express warranty. During a period of 18 months from original deliv‐ ery of the vehicle or a kilometer/mileage read‐ ing of 18,000 miles (29,000 km), whichever occurs first, vehicle repair is presumed for a retail buyer or lessee if one or more of the fol‐ lowing occurs: (1) the serious defect or damage can result in deadly or serious injury to the vehicle occu‐ pants while driving AND this defect has already been repaired at least twice AND Mercedes‑Benz, LLC has been informed in writing of the necessity of a repair. (2) the defect or damage, though less serious than (1) above, has already been repaired at least four times AND Mercedes‑Benz has been informed in writing of the necessity of a repair. (3) the vehicle cannot be used for longer than 30 calendar days because of repair work resulting from this or other serious defects or damage. Please send your written notice to: Mercedes‑Benz USA, LLC Customer Assistance Center 3 Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-0350 Operating safety & WARNING Risk of accident due to mal‐ functions or system failures If you do not have the prescribed service/ maintenance work or any required repairs carried out, this could result in malfunctions or system failures. # Always have the prescribed service/ maintenance work as well any required repairs carried out at a qualified spe‐ cialist workshop. & WARNING Risk of fire due to flammable materials on hot parts of the exhaust system Flammable material such as leaves, grass or twigs may ignite if they come into contact with hot parts of the exhaust system. # When driving on unpaved roads or off- road, regularly check the vehicle under‐ side. 22 General notes

mable material, in particular. # If there is damage, consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately. & WARNING Risk of accident or injury due to incorrect modifications on electronic component parts Modification to electronic components, their software or wiring could impair their function and/or the function of other networked com‐ ponent parts. In particular, systems relevant to safety could also be affected. As a result, these may no longer function properly and/or jeopardize the operating safety of the vehicle. # Never tamper with the wiring and elec‐ tronic component parts or their soft‐ ware. # You should have all work on electrical and electronic components carried out at a qualified specialist workshop. * NOTE Damage to the vehicle Damage to the vehicle may occur in the fol‐ lowing cases: R The vehicle becomes grounded, e.g. on a high curb or an unpaved road. R The vehicle is driven too fast over an obstacle, e.g. a curb, speed bump or pot‐ hole. R A heavy object strikes the underbody or parts of the chassis. In situations such as this, the body, the underbody, chassis parts, wheels or tires could be damaged without the damage being visible. Components damaged in this way can unexpectedly fail or, in the case of an accident, no longer withstand the strain they are designed to. If the underbody paneling is damaged, flam‐ mable materials such as leaves, grass or twigs can gather between the underbody and the underbody paneling. If these materials come into contact with hot parts on the exhaust system, they may catch fire. # Have the vehicle checked and repaired immediately at a qualified specialist workshop. or # If driving safety is impaired while con‐ tinuing your journey, pull over and stop the vehicle immediately, paying atten‐ tion to road and traffic conditions, and contact a qualified specialist workshop. Declaration of conformity for wireless vehi‐ cle components USA: "The wireless devices of this vehicle com‐ ply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) These devices may not cause harmful interference, and 2) These devices must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment." General notes 23

comply with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the fol‐ lowing two conditions: (1) These devices may not cause interference, and (2) These devices must accept any interference, including interfer‐ ence that may cause undesired operation of the device." Diagnostics connection The diagnostics connection is only intended for the connection of diagnostic devices at a quali‐ fied specialist workshop. & WARNING Risk of accident due to con‐ necting devices to the diagnostics con‐ nection If you connect equipment to a diagnostics connection in the vehicle, it may affect the operation of vehicle systems. As a result, the operating safety of the vehi‐ cle could be affected. # Only connect equipment to a diagnos‐ tics connection in the vehicle which is approved for your vehicle by Mercedes- Benz. & 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. # Stow all objects in the vehicle securely so that they cannot get into the driver's footwell. # Always install the floor mats securely and as prescribed in order to ensure that there is always sufficient room for the pedals. # Do not use loose floor mats and do not place floor mats on top of one another. * NOTE Battery discharging from using devices connected to the diagnostics connection Using devices at the diagnostics connection drains the battery. # Check the charge level of the battery. # If the charge level is low, charge the battery, e.g. by driving a considerable distance. Connecting equipment to the diagnostics con‐ nection can lead to emissions monitoring infor‐ mation being reset, for example. This may lead to the vehicle failing to meet the requirements of the next emissions inspection during the main inspection. Qualified specialist workshop An authorized Mercedes-Benz service center is a qualified specialist workshop. It has the neces‐ sary specialist knowledge, tools and qualifica‐ tions to correctly carry out the work required on 24 General notes devices (Model: D-WMI2015A): complies with Part 18 of the FCC Rules." The name and adress of the responsible party is: Continental Automotive Systems US Inc. 2400 Executive Hills Drive Auburn Hills, MI 48326-2980 United States of America USA: "Wireless charging system for mobile This device

evant to safety. For the following, always have your vehicle checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz service center: R Work relevant to safety R Service and maintenance work R Repair work R Modifications, installations and conversions R Work on electronic component parts Correct use of the vehicle If you remove any warning stickers, you or others could fail to recognize certain dangers. Leave warning stickers in position. Observe the following information when driving your vehicle: R the safety notes in this manual R the vehicle technical data R traffic rules and regulations R laws and safety standards pertaining to motor vehicles Problems with your vehicle If you should experience a problem with your vehicle, particularly one that you believe may affect its safe operation, we urge you to contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz service center immediately to have the problem diagnosed and rectified. If the problem is not resolved to your satisfaction, please discuss the problem again with the authorized Mercedes-Benz service cen‐ ter or, if necessary, contact us at one of the fol‐ lowing addresses. In the USA: Customer Assistance Center Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC 3 Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-0350 In Canada: Customer Relations Department Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc. 98 Vanderhoof Avenue Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9 Reporting safety defects USA only: The following text is published as required of manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S. Fed‐ eral Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the "National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966". If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. General notes 25

Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153);go to http:// www.safercar.gov or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590, USA. You can find more information on vehicle safety under: http://www.safercar.gov Limited Warranty * NOTE Damage to the vehicle arising from culpable violation of these operat‐ ing instructions. Damage to the vehicle can arise from culpa‐ ble violation of these operating instructions. This damage is not covered either by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty or by the New Vehicle or Used Vehicle Warranty. # Follow the instructions in this manual on proper operation of your vehicle as well as on possible vehicle damage. QR code for rescue card The QR code is secured in the fuel filler flap and on the opposite side on the B-pillar. In the event of an accident, rescue services can use the QR code to quickly find the appropriate rescue card for your vehicle. The current rescue card con‐ tains the most important information about your vehicle in a compact form, e.g. the routing of the electric lines. You can find more information under www.mercedes-benz.de/qr-code. Vehicle data storage Data acquisition A wide range of electronic components in your vehicle contain data memories. These data memories temporarily or perma‐ nently store technical information about: R The vehicle's operating state R Events R Malfunctions In general, the technical information documents the state of a component part, a module, a sys‐ tem or the surroundings. These include, for example: R Operating conditions of system components. For example, fluid levels. R The vehicle's status messages and those of its individual components. For example, the number of wheel revolutions/speed, deceler‐ ation, lateral acceleration, accelerator pedal position. R Malfunctions and defects in important sys‐ tem components. For example, lights, brakes. R Vehicle reactions and operating conditions in special driving situations. For example, air bag deployment, intervention of stability con‐ trol systems. R Ambient conditions. For example, outside temperature. 26 General notes

and can be used to: R Assist in detecting and rectifying malfunc‐ tions and defects. R Analyze vehicle functions, e.g. after an acci‐ dent. R Optimize vehicle functions. The data cannot be used to trace the vehicle's movements. When your vehicle is serviced, technical informa‐ tion can be read from the event data memory and malfunction data memory. Services include, for example: R Repair services R Service processes R Warranty cases The vehicle is read out by employees of the service network (including the manufacturer) using special diagnostic devices. You can obtain more information there, if required. After a malfunction has been rectified, the infor‐ mation is deleted from the malfunction memory or is continually overwritten. When operating the vehicle, situations are con‐ ceivable in which this technical data, in connec‐ tion with other information (if necessary, after consultation with an authorized expert), could be traced to a person. Examples include: R Accident reports R Damage to the vehicle R Witness statements Further additional functions that have been con‐ tractually agreed upon with the customer allow certain vehicle data to be conveyed by the vehi‐ cle as well. The additional functions include, for example, vehicle location in case of an emer‐ gency. COMAND/mbrace If the vehicle is equipped with COMAND or mbrace, additional data about the vehicle's oper‐ ation, the use of the vehicle in certain situations, and the location of the vehicle may be compiled through COMAND or the mbrace system. Additional information can be found in the multi‐ media system section and/or the mbrace Terms and Conditions. Event data recorders This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like sit‐ uations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data which will assist in under‐ standing how a vehicle's systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as: R How various systems in your vehicle were operating; R Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened; R How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake pedal; and, General notes 27

This data can help provide a better understand‐ ing of the circumstances in which accidents and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data is recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data is recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g. name, gender, age and accident location) is recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation. Access to the vehicle and/or the EDR is needed to read data that is recorded by the EDR, and special equipment is required. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties that have the special equipment, such as law enforcement, can read the information by accessing the vehi‐ cle or the EDR. EDR data may be used in civil and criminal mat‐ ters as a tool in accident reconstruction, acci‐ dent claims and vehicle safety. Since the Crash Data Retrieval (CDR) tool that is used to extract data from the EDR is commercially available, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC ("MBUSA") expressly disclaims any and all liability arising from the extraction of this information by unauthorized Mercedes-Benz personnel. MBUSA will not share EDR data with others with‐ out the consent of the vehicle owner or, if the vehicle is leased, without the consent of the les‐ see. Exceptions to this representation include responses to subpoenas by law enforcement; by federal, state or local government; in connection with or arising out of litigation involving MBUSA or its subsidiaries and affiliates; or, as required by law. Warning: the EDR is a component of the Restraint System Module. Tampering with, alter‐ ing, modifying or removing the EDR component may result in a malfunction of the Restraint Sys‐ tem Module and other systems. State laws or regulations regarding EDRs that conflict with federal regulation are pre-empted. This means that in the event of such conflict, the federal regulation governs. As of February 2013, 13 states have enacted laws relating to EDRs. Copyright Information on licenses for free and open- source software Information on licenses for free and open-source software used in your vehicle and its electronic components is available online at: http://www.mercedes-benz.com/opensource Registered trademarks R Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Blue‐ tooth SIG Inc. R DTS™ is a registered trademark of DTS, Inc. R Dolby® and MLP™ are registered trademarks of DOLBY Laboratories. R BabySmart™, ESP® and PRE-SAFE® are reg‐ istered trademarks of Daimler AG. R HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls. R iPod® and iTunes® are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. 28 General notes

Burmester Audiosysteme GmbH. R Microsoft® and Windows Media® are regis‐ tered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. R SIRIUS® is a registered trademark of Sirius XM Radio Inc. R HD Radio™ is a registered trademark of iBiq‐ uity Digital Corporation. R Gracenote® is a registered trademark of Gracenote, Inc. R ZAGATSurvey® and related brands are regis‐ tered trademarks of ZagatSurvey, LLC. General notes 29

The restraint system includes the following: R Seat belt system R Airbags R Child restraint system R Child seat securing system In the event of an accident, the restraint system can: R Reduce the risk of vehicle occupants coming into contact with parts of the vehicle interior. R Reduce the forces to which the vehicle occu‐ pants are subjected. A seat belt can only provide the best level of pro‐ tection if it is worn correctly. Depending on the detected accident situation, Emergency Tension‐ ing Devices and/or airbags supplement the pro‐ tection offered by a correctly worn seat belt. Emergency Tensioning Devices and/or airbags are not deployed in every accident. So that the restraint system can provide protec‐ tion, each vehicle occupant must: R With the seat belt fastened correctly R In an almost upright position with their back against the seat backrest R Sit with their feet resting on the floor, if pos‐ sible. R Always be secured in an additional restraint system suitable for Mercedes-Benz vehicles if they are under 5 ft (1.50 m) tall. However, no system available today can com‐ pletely eliminate injuries and fatalities in every accident situation. In particular, the seat belt and airbag generally do not protect against objects penetrating the vehicle from the outside. A risk of injury caused by the airbag deploying can also not be completely ruled out. Reduced restraint system protection & WARNING Risk of injury or death from modifications to the restraint system Modifications to the restraint system may cause it to no longer work as intended. The restraint system may then not protect the vehicle occupants as intended by failing in an accident or triggering unexpectedly, for example # Never alter the parts of the restraint system. # Never tamper with the wiring or any electronic component parts or their software. If it is necessary to modify the vehicle to accom‐ modate a person with disabilities, contact a qualified specialist workshop. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only use seat belts which have been approved specifically for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz. R Contact a Mercedes-Benz service center for details. 30 Occupant safety

Assistance Center on 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1‑800‑367‑6372). Restraint system functionality When the ignition is switched on, a system self- test is performed, during which the 6 restraint system warning lamp lights up. It goes out no later than a few seconds after the vehicle is started. The components of the restraint sys‐ tem are then functional. Restraint system malfunction R The 6 restraint system warning lamp does not light up when the ignition is switched on. R The 6 restraint system warning lamp lights up continuously or repeatedly during a journey. & WARNING Risk of injury or fatal injury due to a malfunction in the restraint sys‐ tem If the restraint system is malfunctioning, restraint system components may be trig‐ gered unintentionally or might not be trig‐ gered at all in the event of an accident. This may affect the Emergency Tensioning Device or airbag, for example. # Have the restraint system checked and repaired immediately at a qualified spe‐ cialist workshop. Function of the restraint system in an acci‐ dent How the restraint system works is determined by the severity of the impact detected and the type of accident anticipated: R Frontal impact R Rear impact R Side impact R Rollover The activation thresholds for the components of the restraint system are determined based on the evaluation of the sensor values measured at various points in the vehicle. This process is pre- emptive in nature. The triggering/deployment of the components of the restraint system should take place in good time at the start of the colli‐ sion. Factors which can only be seen and measured after a collision has occurred cannot play a deci‐ sive role in air bag deployment, nor do they pro‐ vide an indication of air bag deployment. The vehicle may be deformed significantly with‐ out an air bag being deployed. This is the case if only parts which are relatively easily deformed are affected and the rate of vehicle deceleration is not high. Conversely, an air bag may be deployed even though the vehicle suffers only minor deformation. If very rigid vehicle parts such as longitudinal members are hit, for exam‐ ple, this may result in sufficiently high levels of vehicle deceleration. Occupant safety 31

be activated or deployed independently of each other: Component Detected deploy‐ ment situation Emergency Tension‐ ing Devices Frontal impact, rear impact, side impact, rollover Driver's air bag, front passenger air bag, knee air bag Frontal impact Side air bag Side impact Window air bag Side impact, rollover, frontal impact Belt air bag Frontal impact PRE-SAFE® Impulse Side Side impact The front passenger air bag can only be deployed in an accident if the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is off. If the front passenger seat is occupied, make sure, both before and during the journey, that the status of the front passenger air bag is correct (→ page 41). & WARNING Risk of burns from hot airbag components The airbag parts are hot after an airbag has been deployed. # Do not touch the airbag parts. # Have a deployed airbag replaced at a qualified specialist workshop as soon as possible. % Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the vehicle towed to a qualified specialist workshop following an accident. This is par‐ ticularly important when an Emergency Ten‐ sioning Device was triggered or an air bag was deployed. If the Emergency Tensioning Devices are trig‐ gered or an air bag is deployed, you will hear a bang, and a small amount of powder may also be released: R The bang will not generally affect your hear‐ ing. R In general, the powder released is not haz‐ ardous to health but may cause short-term breathing difficulties to persons suffering from asthma or other pulmonary conditions. Provided it is safe to do so, leave the vehicle immediately or open the window in order to prevent breathing difficulties. Air bags and pyrotechnic Emergency Tensioning Devices contain perchlorate material, which may require special handling or environmental pro‐ tection measures. National guidelines regarding waste disposal must be observed. In California, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/HazardousWaste/ Perchlorate/index.cfm. 32 Occupant safety

Always fasten your seat belt correctly before starting a journey. A seat belt can only provide the best level of protection if it is worn correctly. & WARNING Risk of injury or death due to incorrectly fastened seat belt If the seat belt is not worn correctly, it can‐ not perform its intended protective function. In addition, an incorrectly fastened seat belt can also cause injuries, for example, in the event of an accident or when braking or changing direction suddenly. # Always ensure that all vehicle occu‐ pants have their seat belts fastened correctly and are sitting properly. R The seat belt must: - Not be twisted and must fit tightly and snugly across your body. - Be routed across the center of your shoulder and as low down across your hips as possible. R The shoulder section of the seat belt should not touch your neck nor be routed under your arm or behind your back. R Avoid wearing bulky clothing, e.g. a winter coat. R Push the lap belt down as far as possible across your hips and pull tight with the shoul‐ der section of the belt. Never route the lap belt across your abdomen. R Never route the seat belt across sharp, poin‐ ted, abrasive or fragile objects. R Only one person should use each seat belt at any one time. Never allow babies and chil‐ dren to travel sitting on the lap of another vehicle occupant. R Never secure objects with a seat belt if the seat belt is also being used by one of the vehicle's occupants. Always observe the instructions for loading the vehicle when securing objects, luggage or loads (→ page 94). All seat belts in the vehicle except the driver's seat belt are equipped with a child seat safety feature. You can find further information under "Child seat safety feature" (→ page 47). If children are traveling in the vehicle, be sure to observe the instructions and safety notes on "Children in the vehicle" (→ page 45). Reduced protection & WARNING Risk of injury due to an incor‐ rect seat position The seat belt does not offer the intended level of protection if you have not moved the seat backrest to an almost vertical position. When braking or in the event of an accident, you could slide underneath the seat belt and sustain abdomen or neck injuries, for exam‐ ple. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury. # Adjust the seat correctly before starting the journey. Occupant safety 33

in an almost vertical position and that the shoulder section of your seat belt is routed across the center of your shoul‐ der. & WARNING Risk of injury or death when additional restraint systems are not used for persons with a smaller build Persons under 5 ft (1.50 m ) tall cannot wear the seat belt correctly without a suitable additional restraint system. If the seat belt is not worn correctly, it can‐ not perform its intended protective function. In addition, an incorrectly fastened seat belt can also cause injuries, for example, in the event of an accident or when braking or changing direction suddenly. # Always secure persons under 5 ft (1.50 m) tall in a suitable restraint sys‐ tem. & WARNING Risk of injury or death due to blocked seat belt buckle or seat belt anchorage Objects next to the front seat that block the seat belt buckle or the moving seat belt anchorage on the front seat impair the func‐ tion of the Emergency Tensioning Devices. The Emergency Tensioning Devices can, then, not function as intended and the seat belt can no longer provide the intended pro‐ tection. # Before starting the journey, make sure that there are no objects around the seat belt buckle or between the front seat and door. & WARNING Risk of injury or death due to damaged or modified seat belts Seat belts cannot provide protection in the following situations: R If the seat belts are damaged, modified, extremely dirty, bleached or dyed R If the seat belt buckle is damaged or extremely dirty R If the Emergency Tensioning Devices, seat belt anchorages or seat belt retrac‐ tors have been modified Seat belts may be damaged in an accident, although the damage may not be visible, e.g. due to splinters of glass. Modified or damaged seat belts may tear or fail, e.g. in an accident. Modified Emergency Tensioning Devices could accidentally trigger or fail to function as intended. # Never modify the seat belts, Emergency Tensioning Devices, seat belt ancho‐ rages or seat belt retractors. # Make sure that the seat belts are undamaged, not worn and clean. # Always have the seat belts checked immediately after an accident at a qualified specialist workshop. 34 Occupant safety

your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz. & WARNING Risk of injury or death from deployed pyrotechnic Emergency Ten‐ sioning Devices Pyrotechnic Emergency Tensioning Devices that have been deployed are no longer opera‐ tional and are unable to perform their inten‐ ded protective function. # Therefore, have deployed pyrotechnic Emergency Tensioning Devices immedi‐ ately replaced at a qualified specialist workshop. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the vehicle towed to a qualified specialist workshop following an accident. * NOTE Damage caused by trapping the seat belt If an unused seat belt is not fully retracted, it may become trapped in the door or in the seat mechanism. # Always ensure that an unused seat belt is fully retracted. Information on the belt air bag in the rear seat belt The BELTBAG identification indicates that a rear seat belt is equipped with a belt air bag. When activated, the belt air bag increases the protected area of the vehicle occupant's ribcage. & WARNING Risk of injury or death through the use of a non-approved child restraint system In an accident, the belt air bag may damage a non-approved child restraint system or a child restraint system which has not been approved for use in conjunction with the belt air bag. As a result, the child restraint system may not be able to provide the intended level of protection. # Therefore, always use LATCH-type (ISO‐ FIX) to fasten a child seat equipped with an integrated restraint system. # For vehicles equipped with the optional rear seat belt air bags ("beltbag"), only use a Mercedes-Benz approved booster seat with integrated backrest. # Never use an air bag equipped seat belt to fasten a front- or rear-facing child seat or a non-approved booster seat. # Please contact an authorized Mercedes- Benz Center for information on approved child restraint systems. Fastening and adjusting seat belts If the seat belt is pulled quickly or sharply, the seat belt retractor locks. The seat belt strap can‐ not be pulled out any further. Occupant safety 35

seat belt into seat belt buckle 1 of the cor‐ responding seat. # Press and hold the seat belt outlet release and slide the seat belt outlet into the desired position. # Let go of the belt outlet release and ensure that the seat belt outlet locks in position. Vehicles with PRE-SAFE®: If the front seat belt is not pulled tight across your body, the seat belt adjustment may automatically apply a certain tightening force. Do not hold the seat belt tightly while it is adjusting. You can activate and deacti‐ vate the seat belt adjustment function using the multimedia system. * NOTE Deployment of the Emergency Tensioning Device when the front passenger seat is unoccupied If the seat belt tongue is engaged in the seat belt buckle of the front passenger seat and the front passenger seat is unoccupied, the Emergency Tensioning Device may deploy in the event of an accident. # Only one person should use each seat belt at any one time. Releasing seat belts # Press the release button in the seat belt buckle and guide the seat belt back with the seat belt tongue. Activating or deactivating seat belt adjust‐ ment via the multimedia system Multimedia system: , Vehicle . î Vehicle Settings . Belt Adjustment # Activate O or deactivate ª the function. Seat belt warning for the driver and front passenger The ü seat belt warning lamp in the Instru‐ ment Display is a reminder that all vehicle occu‐ pants must wear their seat belts correctly. The ü seat belt warning lamp lights up for six seconds after every engine start. In addition, there may be a warning tone. When the front doors are closed and the driver and front passenger have fastened their seat belts, the seat belt warning goes out. 36 Occupant safety

if: R The vehicle speed exceeds 15 mph (25 km/h) and the driver's or front passenger seat belt is not fastened. R The driver or front passenger unfastens their seat belt while the vehicle is in motion. Airbags Overview of air bags 1 Knee air bag 2 Driver's air bag 3 Front-passenger front air bag 4 Window curtain air bag 5 Side air bag The installation location of an air bag is identi‐ fied by the AIRBAG symbol. When activated, an air bag can provide addi‐ tional protection for the respective vehicle occupant. AIRBAG Potential protection for … Knee air bag Thigh, knee and lower leg Driver's air bag, front passenger air bag Head and ribcage Window curtain air bag Head Side air bag Ribcage, also pelvis for front seat occupants The front-passenger front air bag can only deploy in an accident if the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is off. If the front passenger seat is occupied, make sure, both before and during the journey, that the status of the front passenger air bag is correct (→ page 41). * NOTE Important points to remember if the front passenger seat is unoccupied In an accident, the components of the restraint system may deploy unnecessarily on the front passenger side if: R There are heavy objects on the front passenger seat. R The seat belt tongue is engaged in the seat belt buckle of the front passenger seat and the front passenger seat is unoccupied. # Stow objects in a suitable place. # Only one person should use each seat belt at any one time. Occupant safety 37

Depending on the accident situation, an airbag can add to the protection offered by a correctly fastened seat belt. & WARNING Risk of injury or death due to incorrect seat position If you deviate from the correct seat position, the airbag cannot perform its intended pro‐ tective function and deployment may even cause further injuries. To avoid hazardous situations, always make sure that all vehicle occupants: R Are seated properly and keep as far away as possible from the airbags. R Observe the following information. # Always make sure that there are no objects between the airbag and the vehicle occupant. To avoid risks resulting from the deployment of the airbag: R Before starting your journey, adjust your seat correctly; the driver's seat and front passenger seat should be moved as far back as possible. When doing so, always observe the informa‐ tion on the correct driver's seat position (→ page 81). R Only hold the steering wheel by the steering wheel rim. This allows the airbag to be fully deployed. R Always lean against the seat backrest when the vehicle is in motion. Do not lean forwards or lean against the door or side window. You may otherwise be in the deployment area of the airbags. R Always keep your feet on the floor. Do not put your feet on the cockpit, for example. Your feet may otherwise be in the deploy‐ ment area of the airbag. R If children are traveling in the vehicle, observe the additional notes (→ page 45). R Always stow and secure objects correctly. Objects in the vehicle interior may prevent an airbag from functioning correctly. Therefore always ensure that: R There are no people, animals or objects between the vehicle occupants and an air‐ bag. R There are no objects between the seat, door and door pillar (B-pillar). R No hard objects, e.g. coat hangers, are hang‐ ing on the grab handles or coat hooks. R No accessories, such as cup holders, are attached to the vehicle within the deploy‐ ment area of an airbag, e.g. to doors, side windows or side paneling. R No heavy, sharp-edged or fragile objects are in the pockets of your clothing. Store such objects in a suitable place. 38 Occupant safety

& WARNING Risk of injury from modifica‐ tions to the airbag cover If you modify an airbag cover or affix objects such as stickers to it, the airbag can no lon‐ ger function correctly. # Never modify an airbag cover and do not affix objects to it. & WARNING Risk of injury due to unsuita‐ ble seat covers Unsuitable seat covers can obstruct or pre‐ vent the deployment of the airbags integra‐ ted into the seats. Consequently, the airbags cannot protect vehicle occupants as they are designed to do. In addition, the operation of the auto‐ matic front passenger airbag shutoff system could be restricted. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury. # You should only use seat covers that have been approved for the correspond‐ ing seats by Mercedes-Benz. & WARNING Risk of injury due to malfunc‐ tions of the sensors in the door paneling Sensors to control the airbags are located in the doors. Modifications or work not per‐ formed correctly to the doors or door panel‐ ing, as well as damaged doors, can lead to the function of the sensors being impaired. The airbags might therefore not function properly any more. Consequently, the airbags cannot protect vehicle occupants as they are designed to do. # Never modify the doors or parts of the doors. # Always have work on the doors or door paneling carried out at a qualified spe‐ cialist workshop. & WARNING Risk of injury due to deployed airbag A deployed airbag no longer has a protective function and cannot protect as intended in the event of an accident. # Have the vehicle towed to a qualified specialist workshop in order to have the deployed airbag replaced. Have deployed airbags replaced immediately. Status of the front passenger airbag Points to remember when the front passenger seat is occupied The automatic front passenger air bag shutoff is able to detect whether the front passenger seat is occupied by a person or a child restraint sys‐ tem. The front passenger air bag is enabled or deactivated accordingly. When installing a child restraint system on the front passenger seat: R Ensure that the child restraint system is posi‐ tioned correctly . Occupant safety 39

manufacturer's installation instructions. R Never place objects under or behind the child restraint system, e.g. cushions. R Fully retract the seat cushion length adjust‐ ment. R The entire base of the child restraint system must always rest on the seat cushion of the front-passenger seat. R The backrest of the forward-facing child restraint system must lie as flat as possible against the backrest of the front-passenger seat. R The child restraint system must not touch the roof or be put under strain by the head restraints. Adjust the seat backrest inclina‐ tion and the head restraint setting accord‐ ingly. & WARNING Risk of injury or death due to objects between the sitting surface and the child restraint system Objects between the sitting surface and the child restraint system could affect the func‐ tion of the automatic front passenger airbag shutoff. This could result in the front passenger air‐ bag not functioning as intended during an accident. # Do not place any objects between the sitting surface and the child restraint system. # The entire base of the child restraint system must always rest on the sitting surface of the front passenger seat. # The backrest of the forward-facing child restraint system must lie as flat as pos‐ sible against the backrest of the front passenger seat. # Always comply with the child restraint system manufacturer's installation instructions. A person in the front passenger seat must: R Have their seat belt fastened correctly. R Sit in an almost upright position with their back against the seat backrest. R Sit with their feet resting on the floor, if pos‐ sible. Otherwise, the front passenger air bag may be deactivated by mistake, for example because the front passenger: R Transfers their weight by supporting them‐ selves on a vehicle armrest. R Sits in such a way that their weight is raised from the sitting surface. & WARNING Risk of injury or death due to deactivated front passenger airbag If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is lit, the front passenger airbag is disa‐ bled. It will not be deployed in the event of an accident and cannot perform its intended protective function. 40 Occupant safety

then, for example, come into contact with the vehicle interior, especially if the person is sitting too close to the cockpit. If the front passenger seat is occupied, always ensure that: R The classification of the person in the front passenger seat is correct and the front passenger airbag is enabled or disa‐ bled in accordance with the person in the front passenger seat. R The front passenger seat has been moved as far back as possible. R The person is seated correctly. # Ensure, both before and during the jour‐ ney, that the status of the front passenger airbag is correct. PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamp System self-test When the ignition is switched on, a system self- test is performed during which the two PASSENGER AIR BAG ON and OFF indicator lamps light up simultaneously. The status of the front passenger airbag is then displayed: R PASSENGER AIR BAG ON lights up for 60 seconds, subsequently both indicator lamps are off (PASSENGER AIR BAG ON and OFF): the front passenger airbag is able to deploy in the event of an accident. R PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF lights up continu‐ ously: the front passenger airbag is disabled. It will then not be deployed in the event of an accident. If the PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp is off, only the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp shows the status of the front passenger airbag. The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp may be lit continuously or be off. If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp and the 6 restraint system warning lamp light up simultaneously, the front passenger seat may not be used. Also in this case, do not install a child restraint system on the front passenger seat. Have the automatic front passenger airbag shutoff checked and repaired immediately at a qualified specialist workshop. Occupant safety 41

both before and during the journey, that the sta‐ tus of the front passenger air bag is correct for the prevailing situation. After installing a rearward-facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat: PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF must be lit con‐ tinuously. & WARNING Risk of injury or death caused by using a rearward-facing child restraint system when the front passenger airbag is enabled If you secure a child in a rearward-facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat and the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indi‐ cator lamp is off, the front passenger airbag can deploy in the event of an accident. The child could be struck by the airbag. Always make sure that the front passenger airbag is disabled. The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp must be lit. When installing a child restraint system on the front passenger seat, observe the vehicle-spe‐ cific information (→ page 39). Depending on the child restraint system and the stature of the child, the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp may be off. In this case, do not install the rearward-facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat. Instead, install the rearward-facing child restraint system on a suitable rear seat. After installing a forward-facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat: depending on the child restraint system and the stature of the child, PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF may be lit continuously or be off. Always observe the following information. & WARNING Risk of injury or death due to incorrect positioning of the forward- facing child restraint system If you secure a child in a forward-facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat and you position the front passenger seat too close to the cockpit, in the event of an acci‐ dent, the child could: R Come into contact with parts of the vehi‐ cle interior if the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is lit, for example. R Be struck by the airbag if the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is off # Always move the front passenger seat as far back as possible and fully retract the seat cushion length adjustment. Always make sure that the shoulder belt strap is correctly routed from the seat belt outlet on the vehicle to the shoul‐ der belt guide on the child restraint sys‐ tem. The shoulder belt strap must be routed forwards and downwards from the seat belt outlet. If necessary, adjust 42 Occupant safety

passenger seat accordingly. # Always observe the child restraint sys‐ tem manufacturer's installation instruc‐ tions. When installing a child restraint system on the front passenger seat, observe the vehicle-spe‐ cific information (→ page 39). If a person is sitting in the front passenger seat: PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF may be lit con‐ tinuously or be off, depending on the person's stature. Always observe the following informa‐ tion. If the front passenger seat is occupied by: R An adult or a person with a build correspond‐ ing to that of an adult, the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp must be off. This indicates that the front passenger air bag is enabled. If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is lit continuously, an adult or person with a build corresponding to that of an adult should not use the front passenger seat. Instead, they should use a rear seat. R A person with a smaller stature (e.g. a teen‐ ager or small adult), the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp either lights up and remains lit depending on the result of the classification or, alternatively, goes out. - PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF is off: move the front passenger seat as far back as possible or a person with a smaller stat‐ ure should use a rear seat. - If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is lit continuously: a person with a smaller stature should not use the front passenger seat. & WARNING Risk of injury or death when the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is lit If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp remains lit after the system self-test, the front passenger air bag is deactivated. It will not be deployed in the event of an acci‐ dent. In this case, the front passenger air bag cannot perform its intended protective func‐ tion, e.g. when a person is seated in the front passenger seat. That person could, for example, come into contact with the vehicle interior, especially if the person is sitting too close to the cockpit. If the front passenger seat is occupied, always ensure that: R The classification of the person in the front passenger seat is correct and the front passenger air bag is enabled or deactivated in accordance with the per‐ son in the front passenger seat. R The person is seated properly with a cor‐ rectly fastened seat belt. R The front passenger seat has been moved as far back as possible. Further related subjects: R Child restraint system on the front passenger seat (→ page 51). Occupant safety 43

occupant protection) PRE-SAFE® is able to detect certain critical driv‐ ing situations and implement pre-emptive meas‐ ures to protect the vehicle occupants. PRE-SAFE® can implement the following meas‐ ures independently of each other: R Tighten the seat belts on the driver's seat and front passenger seat. R Close the side windows. R Vehicles with sliding sunroof: Close the sliding sunroof. R Vehicles with memory function: Move the front passenger seat to a more favorable seat position. R Vehicles with multicontour seat: Increase the air pressure in the seat side bolsters of the seat backrest. R PRE-SAFE® Sound: provided that the multi‐ media system is switched on, generates a brief noise signal to stimulate the innate pro‐ tective mechanism of a person's hearing. * NOTE Damage caused by objects in the footwell or behind the seat The automatic adjustment of the seat posi‐ tion may result in damage to the seat and/or the object. # Stow objects in a suitable place. Reversing the PRE-SAFE® measures If an accident did not occur, the pre-emptive measures that were taken are reversed. You will need to perform certain settings your‐ self. # If the seat belt pre-tensioning is not reduced, move the seat backrest back slightly. The locking mechanism releases. PRE-SAFE® PLUS (anticipatory occupant pro‐ tection plus) PRE-SAFE® PLUS can detect certain impacts, particularly an imminent rear impact, and take pre-emptive measures to protect the vehicle occupants. These measures cannot necessarily prevent an imminent impact. PRE-SAFE® PLUS can implement the following measures independently of each other: R Tightening the seat belts on the driver's seat and front passenger seat. If an accident does not occur, the pre-emp‐ tive measures that were taken are reversed . R Increasing brake pressure when the vehicle is stationary. This brake application is can‐ celed automatically when the vehicle pulls away. PRE-SAFE® PLUS system limitations R No measures are implemented: - If the vehicle is backing up. R The brakes are not applied: - Whilst driving. 44 Occupant safety

using Parking Pilot. Information on PRE-SAFE® Impulse Side If an imminent side impact is detected, PRE- SAFE® Impulse Side can pre-emptively move the front-seat vehicle occupant's upper body towards the center of the vehicle. It does this by rapidly inflating an air cushion in the outer seat side bolster of the seat backrest on the side on which the impact is anticipated. This increases the distance between the door and the vehicle occupant. If PRE-SAFE® Impulse Side has been deployed or is faulty, the display message PRE-SAFE Impulse Side Inoperative See Operator's Manual is dis‐ played (→ page 353). Children in the vehicle Notes on the safe transportation of children & WARNING Risk of accident and injury due to children left unattended in the vehicle If you leave children unaccompanied in the vehicle, they may be able to set the vehicle in motion, for example by: R Releasing the parking brake. R Shifting the transmission out of park position j. R Starting the engine. In addition, they may operate vehicle equip‐ ment. # Never leave children and animals unat‐ tended in the vehicle. # When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. & WARNING Risk of fatal injury due to exposure to extreme heat or cold in the vehicle If people – particularly children – ‑ are exposed to extreme heat or cold over an extended period of time, there is a risk of injury or even fatal injury. # Never leave anyone – particularly chil‐ dren – unattended in the vehicle. & WARNING Risk of burns when the child seat is exposed to direct sunlight If the child restraint system is exposed to direct sunlight or heat, parts could heat up. Children could suffer burns on these parts, particularly on metallic parts of the child restraint system. # Always make sure that the child restraint system is not exposed to direct sunlight. # Protect it with a blanket, for example. Occupant safety 45

exposed to direct sunlight, allow it to cool before securing a child into it. # Never leave children unattended in the vehicle. The use of seat belts and child restraint systems is required by law in: R all 50 states R the U.S. territories R the District of Columbia R all Canadian provinces All child restraint systems must meet the follow‐ ing standards: R U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 213 and 225 R Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 213 and 210.2 You can obtain further information about the correct child restraint system from any author‐ ized Mercedes-Benz Center. To improve protection for children younger than 12 years old and under 5 ft (1.50 m) in height, Mercedes-Benz recommends you observe the following notes: R Only secure children using a child restraint system which is suitable and recommended for Mercedes-Benz vehicles, as well as appro‐ priate to the size, age and weight of the child. Be sure to observe the instructions for correct use of the child restraint system. R Always install a child restraint system on a rear seat if possible. R Only use the following securing systems for child restraint systems: - the seat belt system - the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) mounting bracket - the Top Tether anchorages R The manufacturer's installation instructions for the child restraint system. R The warning labels in the vehicle interior and on the child restraint system. & WARNING Risk of injury caused by incorrect installation of the child restraint system If the child restraint system is incorrectly installed on a suitable seating position, it cannot perform its intended protective func‐ tion. The child cannot be restrained in the event of an accident, heavy braking or a sudden change of direction. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury. # Always comply with the manufacturer's installation instructions for the child restraint system and its correct use. # Make sure that the entire base of the child restraint system always rests on the sitting surface of the seat. # Never place objects under or behind the child restraint system, e.g. a cush‐ ion. # Always use child restraint systems with the original cover designed for them. 46 Occupant safety

genuine covers. & WARNING Risk of accident caused by incorrectly installed child restraint sys‐ tems If the child restraint system is not correctly installed or secured, it could release in the event of an accident, sudden braking or a sudden change in direction. The child restraint system could be flung around and hit vehicle occupants. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury. # Always install child restraint systems correctly, even when not in use. # Always comply with the child restraint system manufacturer's installation instructions. & WARNING Risk of injury caused by the use of damaged child restraint systems Child restraint systems or their retaining sys‐ tems that have been subjected to a load in an accident may then not be able to perform their intended protective function. The child cannot be restrained in the event of an accident, heavy braking or a sudden change of direction. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury. # Always replace child restraint systems immediately that have been damaged or involved in an accident. # Have the securing systems for the child restraint systems checked at a qualified specialist workshop before installing a child restraint system again. A booster seat may be necessary to achieve proper seat belt positioning for children over 40 lbs (18 kg) in weight until they reach a size where a three-point seat belt can be used prop‐ erly without a booster seat. The following notes must be observed: R When installing a child restraint system on the front passenger seat, the information on installing a child restraint system on the front passenger seat (→ page 51). R Instructions and safety notes on the auto‐ matic front passenger air bag shutoff (→ page 39). R Safety notes on the seat belt (→ page 33). R Information on the correct use of the seat belt (→ page 36). Activating/deactivating the child seat safety feature of the seat belt & WARNING Risk of injury or death if a seat belt is unfastened while the vehicle is in motion If the seat belt is released while the vehicle is in motion, the child restraint system is no longer correctly secured. The child seat safety feature is deactivated and the seat belt is drawn in a bit by the inertia reel. Occupant safety 47

belt again. # Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions. # Activate the child seat safety feature again and correctly secure the child restraint system. When enabled, the special seatbelt retractor ensures that the seat belts of the rear seats do not slacken once the child restraint system is secured. Always comply with the manufacturer's installa‐ tion instructions when installing and removing the child restraint system. Activating the child seat safety feature: # Pull the seat belt out fully and let the inertia reel retract it again. When the child seat safety feature is activa‐ ted,you should hear a ratcheting sound. # Push the child restraint system down until the seat belt sits tightly. Deactivating the child seat safety feature: # Press the release button of the seat belt buckle. # Hold the seat belt tongue and guide back to the seat belt outlet. LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat attachment Notes on LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat attachments & WARNING Risk of injury when using the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint sys‐ tem and exceeding the permissible weight LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint systems do not offer sufficient protection for children weighing more than 49 lb (22 kg) who are secured using the seat belt integrated in the child restraint system. For example, the child may not be restrained correctly in the event of an accident. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury. # If the child weighs more than 49 lb (22 kg), only use LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint systems with which the child is secured using the seat belt of the vehicle seat. # Also secure the child restraint system with the Top Tether belt, if available. When installing a child restraint system, be sure to observe the manufacturer's installation instructions and the instructions for correct use of the child restraint system. LATCH-type (ISOFIX) is a standardized securing system for special restraint systems. LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint systems are approved in accordance with ECE R-44. Only child restraint systems that have been approved in accordance with ECE R-44 may be attached to LATCH-type (ISOFIX) mounting brackets. 48 Occupant safety

child restraint system Installing LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat attachments & WARNING Risk of injury when using the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint sys‐ tem and exceeding the permissible weight LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint systems do not offer sufficient protection for children weighing more than 49 lb (22 kg) who are secured using the seat belt integrated in the child restraint system. For example, the child may not be restrained correctly in the event of an accident. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury. # If the child weighs more than 49 lb (22 kg), only use LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint systems with which the child is secured using the seat belt of the vehicle seat. # Also secure the child restraint system with the Top Tether belt, if available. When installing a child restraint system, be sure to observe the manufacturer's installation instructions and the instructions for correct use of the child restraint system. Before every trip, make sure that the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint system is engaged cor‐ rectly in both LATCH-type (ISOFIX) mounting brackets. Occupant safety 49

* NOTE Damage to the seat belt for the center seat When installing a child restraint system, the seat belt for the center seat could be dam‐ aged. # Make sure that the seat belt is not trap‐ ped. # Remove each cover for LATCH-type (ISOFIX) mounting brackets 1. # Attach the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint system to both LATCH-type (ISOFIX) mounting brackets 1. # After removing the child seat, replace each cover for LATCH-type (ISOFIX) mounting brackets 1. Securing Top Tether & WARNING Risk of injury if the seat backrests of the rear seats are not locked after installing the Top Tether belts If the rear seat backrests are not locked, they could fold forwards in the event of an acci‐ dent, heavy braking or sudden changes of direction. As a result, child restraint systems cannot perform their intended protective function. Rear seat backrests that are not locked can also cause additional injuries, e.g. in the event of an accident. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury. # Always lock the rear seat backrests after installing the Top Tether belts. # Observe the lock verification indicator. If the seat backrest is not engaged and locked, this will be shown in the multifunction display in the instrument cluster. The risk of injury can be reduced by Top Tether as Top Tether provides an additional connection between the child restraint system secured with LATCH-type (ISOFIX) and the vehicle. The child restraint system must be equipped with a Top Tether belt. 50 Occupant safety

upwards (→ page 87). # Fold up cover 2 of Top Tether anchorage 3. # Install the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint system with Top Tether. Always comply with the child restraint system manufacturer's installation instructions when doing so. # Route Top Tether belt 5 under head restraint 1 between the two head restraint bars. # Hook Top Tether hook 4 of Top Tether belt 5 without twisting into Top Tether anchor‐ age 3. # Tension Top Tether belt 5. Always comply with the child restraint system manufactur‐ er's installation instructions when doing so. # Fold down cover 2 of Top Tether anchorage 3. # If necessary, move head restraint 1 down‐ wards (→ page 87). Make sure that you do not interfere with the correct routing of Top Tether belt 5. Child restraint systems on the front passenger seat Notes on child restraint systems on the front passenger seat Accident statistics show that children secured in the rear seats are safer than children secured in front seats. For this reason, Mercedes-Benz strongly advises that you install a child restraint system on a rear seat. If it is absolutely necessary to install a child restraint system on the front passenger seat, always observe the information on the automatic front passenger air bag shutoff (→ page 39). By doing this, you can avoid risks caused by: R A child restraint system that is not detected by the automatic front passenger air bag shutoff. R The unintentionally deactivated front passenger air bag. Occupant safety 51

system. Forward-facing and rearward-facing child restraint systems on the front passenger seat When using a rearward-facing child restraint sys‐ tem on the front passenger seat, the front passenger airbag must always be disabled. This is only the case if the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is lit continuously (→ page 41). When using a child restraint system on the front passenger seat, it is essential to observe the fol‐ lowing: R Move the front passenger seat as far back as possible. R Retract the seat cushion length as far as pos‐ sible. R The entire base of the child restraint system must always rest on the sitting surface of the front passenger seat. R The backrest of the forward-facing child restraint system must lie as flat as possible against the backrest of the front passenger seat. The child restraint system must not touch the roof or be put under strain by the head restraints. R Adjust the angle of the seat backrest and the head restraint position accordingly. R Move the seat cushion inclination to the highest, most vertical position. R Always make sure that the shoulder belt strap is correctly routed from the seat belt outlet of the vehicle to the shoulder belt guide on the child restraint system. The shoulder belt strap must be routed forwards and downwards from the seat belt outlet. R If necessary, adjust the seat belt outlet and the front passenger seat accordingly. R Never place objects under or behind the child restraint system, e.g. a cushion. Always comply with the manufacturer's installa‐ tion and operating instructions for the child restraint system used. Child safety locks Activating/deactivating the child safety lock for the rear doors & WARNING Risk of accident and injury due to children left unattended in the vehicle If you leave children unattended in the vehi‐ cle, they may be able to set the vehicle in motion, for example by: R Releasing the parking brake. R Shifting the automatic transmission out of park position j or shifting the manual transmission into neutral. R Starting the engine. In addition, they may operate vehicle equip‐ ment. # Never leave children and animals unat‐ tended in the vehicle. # When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. 52 Occupant safety

exposure to extreme heat or cold in the vehicle If people – particularly children – ‑ are exposed to extreme heat or cold over an extended period of time, there is a risk of injury or even fatal injury. # Never leave anyone – particularly chil‐ dren – unattended in the vehicle. & WARNING There is a risk of accident and injury if you leave children unatten‐ ded in the vehicle If children are traveling in the vehicle, they could: R Open doors, thereby endangering other persons or road users. R Get out of the vehicle and be hit by oncoming traffic. R Operate vehicle equipment and become trapped, for example. # Always activate the child safety locks available if children are traveling in the vehicle. # Never leave children unattended in the vehicle. # When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Child safety locks are available for the rear doors and for the rear side windows. The child safety lock on the rear doors secures each door separately. The doors can no longer be opened from the inside. # Press the lever in direction 1 (activate) or 2 (deactivate). # Make sure that the child safety locks are working properly. Activating/deactivating the child safety lock for the rear side windows Child safety locks are available for the rear doors and for the rear side windows. Occupant safety 53

Opening/closing the rear side windows is possible: R With indicator lamp 1 lit: via the switch on the driver's door. R With indicator lamp 1 off: via the switch on the corresponding rear door or driv‐ er's door. Pets in the vehicle & WARNING Risk of accident and injury due to animals left unattended in the vehicle If you leave animals in the vehicle unatten‐ ded or unsecured, they could possibly press down buttons or switches. Thereby an animal may: R activate vehicle equipment and become trapped, for example. R switch systems on or off and endanger other road users. Unsecured animals may be thrown around in the vehicle in the event of an accident or sudden steering and braking maneuvers and injure vehicle occupants in the process. # Never leave animals in the vehicle unat‐ tended. # Always correctly secure animals while driving, e.g. using a suitable animal car‐ rier. 54 Occupant safety

& WARNING ‑ Danger of accident or injury if children are left unattended in the vehi‐ cle If children are left unattended in the vehicle, they could: R open doors, thereby endangering other persons or road users. R get out of the vehicle and be hit by oncoming traffic. R operate vehicle equipment. Moreover, children could also set the vehicle in motion by, for example: R releasing the parking brake. R shifting the automatic transmission out of park position P j or shifting manual transmission into idle position. R starting the engine. # Never leave children and animals unat‐ tended in the vehicle. # When leaving the vehicle, always take the key with you and lock the vehicle. # Keep the vehicle key out of the reach of children. * NOTE Damage to the key caused by magnetic fields # Keep the key away from strong mag‐ netic fields. 1 Locks 2 Battery check lamp 3 Unlocks 4 Opens/closes the trunk lid 5 Panic alarm The key locks and unlocks the following compo‐ nents: R The doors R The trunk lid R The fuel filler flap Opening and closing 55

imately 40 seconds after unlocking: R The vehicle is locked again R Anti-theft protection is reactivated Do not keep the key together with electronic devices or metal objects. This can affect the key's functionality. % If battery check lamp 2 does not light up after pressing the % or & button, the battery is discharged. Activating/deactivating the acoustic locking verification signal Multimedia system: , Vehicle . Vehicle Settings . Acoustic Lock # Activate O or deactivate ª the function. Priming/deactivating the panic alarm Prerequisites R Ignition switched off. # To prime: press button 1 for approximately one second. A visual and audible alarm is triggered. # To deactivate: briefly press button 1 again. or # Press the start/stop button on the cockpit (the SmartKey is inside the vehicle). Changing the unlocking settings Possible unlocking functions of the key: R Central unlocking R Unlocking the driver's door and fuel filler flap # To switch between settings: press the % and & buttons simultaneously for approximately six seconds until the battery check lamp flashes twice. If the unlocking function for the driver's door and fuel filler flap has been selected: R Pressing the % button a second time cen‐ trally unlocks the vehicle. R Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: If you touch the inner surface of the door handle on the driver's door, only the driver's door and fuel filler flap are unlocked. Reducing the energy consumption of the SmartKey If you do not intend to use the vehicle for an extended period of time, you can deactivate the following functions on the SmartKey. R KEYLESS-GO starting function R KEYLESS-GO 56 Opening and closing

SmartKey twice in rapid succession. The battery check lamp of the SmartKey flashes twice briefly and lights up once. # To activate: press any button on the Smart‐ Key. % When the vehicle is started with the Smart‐ Key in the stowage compartment of the cen‐ ter console (→ page 129), the SmartKey functions are automatically activated. Inserting/removing the emergency key # Press release knob 1. Emergency key 2 is pushed out slightly. # Pull out emergency key 2 until it engages. % You can use the emergency key in this posi‐ tion to attach the SmartKey onto a key ring. # Press release knob 1 again and remove the emergency key. # To insert: insert the emergency key along the inside of the SmartKey until it engages. # Press release knob 1 and press in the emergency key fully until it engages. Replacing the SmartKey battery & DANGER Serious damage to health caused by swallowing batteries Batteries contain toxic and corrosive sub‐ stances. Swallowing batteries may cause serious damage to health. There is a risk of fatal injury. # Keep batteries out of the reach of chil‐ dren. # If batteries are swallowed, seek medical attention immediately. * ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Environmental damage caused by improper disposal of batteries Batteries contain pollutants. It is illegal to dispose of them with the household rubbish. # Dispose of batteries in an environmentally responsible manner. Take discharged batteries to a qualified specialist workshop or to a collection point for used batteries. Opening and closing 57

Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the battery replaced at a qualified specialist work‐ shop. # Remove the emergency key (→ page 57). # Press release button 2 down fully and remove cover 1. # Remove battery compartment 3. # Insert the new battery into battery compart‐ ment 3. Observe the positive pole marking in the battery compartment and on the bat‐ tery. # Push in battery compartment 3. # Replace cover 1 so that it engages. Problems with the SmartKey Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions You can no longer lock or unlock the vehicle. Possible causes are: R The SmartKey battery is discharged or nearly discharged. R There is interference from a powerful radio signal source. 58 Opening and closing

R The SmartKey is faulty. # Check the battery using the battery check lamp and replace if necessary . # Use the emergency key to lock or unlock the vehicle . # Have the SmartKey checked at a qualified specialist workshop. You have lost a SmartKey. # Have the SmartKey deactivated at a qualified specialist workshop. # If necessary, have the mechanical locking mechanism changed as well. Opening and closing 59

# To unlock and open a front door: pull door handle 2. Locking pin 1 pops up when the door is unlocked. # To unlock a rear door: pull the rear door handle. The locking pin pops up when the rear door is unlocked. # To open a rear door: pull the rear door han‐ dle again. Locking/unlocking the vehicle centrally from the inside # To unlock: press button 1. # To lock: press button 2. This does not lock or unlock the fuel filler flap. The vehicle is not unlocked: R If you have locked the vehicle using the SmartKey. R If you have locked the vehicle using KEY‐ LESS-GO. Locking and unlocking the vehicle with KEY‐ LESS-GO Prerequisites R The SmartKey must be outside the vehicle. R The distance between the SmartKey and the vehicle must not exceed 3 ft (1 m). R The driver's door and the door of the handle being used must both be closed. 60 Opening and closing

face of the door handle. # To lock the vehicle: touch sensor surface 1 or 2. # Convenience closing: touch recessed sen‐ sor surface 2 for an extended period. % For further information on convenience clos‐ ing (→ page 72). If you pull the handle of the trunk lid, the trunk lid is automatically unlocked. Problems with KEYLESS-GO Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions You can no longer lock or unlock the vehicle using KEYLESS-GO. Possible causes are: R KEYLESS-GO has been deactivated (→ page 56). R The SmartKey battery is discharged or nearly discharged. R There is interference from a strong radio signal source. Opening and closing 61

R The SmartKey is faulty. # Activate KEYLESS-GO . # Check the SmartKey battery using the battery check lamp and replace if necessary . # Use the emergency key to lock or unlock the vehicle . # Have the vehicle and SmartKey checked at a qualified specialist workshop. Switching the automatic locking feature on/off The vehicle is locked automatically when the ignition is switched on and the wheels are turn‐ ing faster than walking pace. # To deactivate: press and hold button 1 for approximately five seconds until an acoustic signal sounds. # To activate: press and hold button 2 for approximately five seconds until an acoustic signal sounds. Danger of being locked out when the function is activated: R If the vehicle is being tow started/pushed. R On a roller dynamometer. 62 Opening and closing

the emergency key % If you wish to lock the vehicle entirely using the emergency key, first press the button for locking from the inside while the driver's door is open. Then proceed to lock the driv‐ er's door using the emergency key. # Insert the emergency key into opening 1 in the cover. # Pull and hold the door handle. # Pull the cover on the emergency key as straight as possible away from the vehicle until it releases. # Release the door handle. # To unlock: turn the emergency key counter- clockwise to position 1. # 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 firmly. Trunk Opening the trunk lid & WARNING 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 engine is running, especially if the vehicle is in motion. # Always switch off the engine before opening the trunk lid. # Never drive with the trunk lid open. Opening and closing 63

cles above the vehicle The trunk lid swings upwards when it is opened. # Therefore, make sure that there is suffi‐ cient clearance above the trunk lid. You have the following options to open the trunk lid: # Pull the trunk lid handle. # Press and hold the p button on the SmartKey. # Pull trunk lid remote operating switch 1. # Vehicles with HANDS-FREE ACCESS: use your foot to kick below the bumper (→ page 66). Vehicles with trunk lid convenience closing: if an object restricts the trunk lid during the automatic opening process, the obstacle detec‐ tion stops the trunk lid. Closing the trunk lid & WARNING Risk of injury from unsecured items in the vehicle If objects, luggage or loads are not secured or not secured sufficiently, they could slip, tip over or be flung around and thereby hit vehicle occupants. There is a risk of injury, particularly in the event of sudden braking or a sudden change in direction. # Always store objects in such a way that they cannot be flung around. # Before the journey, secure objects, lug‐ gage or loads against slipping or tipping over. & WARNING Risk of becoming trapped during automatic closing of the trunk lid Parts of the body could become trapped dur‐ ing automatic closing of the trunk lid. More‐ over, people, e.g. children, may be standing 64 Opening and closing

area during the closing process. # Make sure that nobody is in the vicinity of the closing area during the closing process. Use one of the following options to stop the closing process: R press the p button on the SmartKey. R press or pull the remote operating switch on the driver's door. R press the closing or locking button on the trunk lid. R pull the trunk lid handle. Vehicles with HANDS-FREE ACCESS: it is also possible to stop the closing process by perform‐ ing a kicking movement under the rear bumper. You have the following options to close the trunk lid: # Pull the trunk lid down using the handle recess and push it closed. # Vehicles with trunk lid convenience clos‐ ing: press and hold the p button on the SmartKey (with the SmartKey in the immedi‐ ate vicinity of the vehicle). # Vehicles with trunk lid convenience clos‐ ing: press closing button 1 in the trunk lid. # Vehicles with trunk lid convenience clos‐ ing and KEYLESS-GO: press locking button 2 in the trunk lid. If a SmartKey is detected outside the vehicle, the trunk lid closes and the vehicle is locked. # Vehicles with trunk lid convenience clos‐ ing: press trunk lid remote operating switch 1. Opening and closing 65

your foot to kick below the bumper (→ page 66). Automatic reversing function of the trunk lid If an object restricts the trunk lid during the automatic closing process, the trunk lid opens again automatically. The automatic reversing function is only an aid and is not a substitute for your attentiveness. # When closing, make sure that no body parts are in the closing area. & WARNING Risk of becoming trapped despite reversing function The reversing function does not react: R to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. fingers. R over the last Ó in (8 mm) of the closing path. In these situations in particular, the reversing function cannot prevent someone being trap‐ ped. # When closing, make sure that no body parts are in the closing area. If someone is trapped: R press the p button on the SmartKey, or R press the remote operating switch on the driver's door, or R press the closing or locking button on the trunk lid, or R pull the trunk lid handle. HANDS-FREE ACCESS function With HANDS-FREE ACCESS you can open, close or stop the closing process of the trunk lid by performing a kicking movement under the rear bumper. The kicking movement triggers the opening or closing process alternately. 66 Opening and closing

and closing (→ page 64) the trunk lid. % A warning tone sounds while the trunk lid is opening or closing. & WARNING Risk of burns caused by a hot exhaust system The vehicle exhaust system can become very hot. If you use HANDS-FREE ACCESS, you could burn yourself by touching the exhaust system. # Always ensure that you only make a kicking movement within the detection range of the sensors. * NOTE Damage to the vehicle caused by unintentionally opening the trunk lid R When using an automatic car wash R When using a high pressure cleaner # Deactivate KEYLESS-GO or make sure that the SmartKey located is at least 10 ft (3 m) away from the vehicle in such situations. When making the kicking movement, make sure that you are standing firmly on the ground you could otherwise lose your balance, e.g. on ice. Requirements: R The key is behind the vehicle. R Stand at least 12 in (30 cm) away from the vehicle while performing the kicking move‐ ment. R Do not come into contact with the bumper while making the kicking movement. R Do not carry out the kicking movement too slowly. R The kicking movement must be towards the vehicle and back. 1 Sensor detection range If several consecutive kicking movements are not successful, wait ten seconds. System borders The system may be impaired or may not function if: R The area around the sensor is dirty, e.g. road salt. R The kicking movement is made using a pros‐ thetic leg. Opening and closing 67

unintentionally, in the following situations: R If persons arms or legs move in the sensor detection range, e.g. when polishing the vehi‐ cle, sitting on the edge of the trunk, or pick‐ ing up objects. R If objects are guided behind or placed behind the vehicle, e.g. charging cables, tensioning straps or luggage. R When working on the trailer coupling, trailers or rear bicycle racks. Deactivate KEYLESS-GO (→ page 56) or do not carry the key about your person in such situa‐ tions. Switching separate trunk locking on/off If you centrally unlock the vehicle while separate locking is activated, the trunk remains locked. # To switch on: slide the switch to position 1. # To switch off: slide the switch to position 2. % If an accident has been detected, the trunk unlocks even if separate locking is switched on. Unlocking the trunk from inside with the emergency release Prerequisites The 12 V vehicle battery is connected and charged. # Press emergency release button 1 briefly. The trunk lid is unlocked and opens. 68 Opening and closing

height restriction Multimedia system: , Vehicle . Vehicle Settings . Trunk Lid Restriction Activating the function allows you to avoid bumping the trunk lid on a low garage ceiling, for example. # Activate O or deactivate ª the function. Roller sun blinds Extending the rear side window roller sun blinds * NOTE Damage to the inertia reel due to it snapping back If suddenly snapped back, the inertia reel may be damaged. # Always move the roller sun blind by hand. # Do not drive with the roller sun blind hooked in and side windows opened at the same time. # Pull the roller sun blind out by tab 1 and hook it onto brackets 2. Extending/retracting the rear window roller sunblind & WARNING Risk of entrapment when extending or retracting the roller sun blind Body parts could become entrapped in the sweep of the roller sun blind when it is being extended or retracted. # Make sure that no body parts are in the sweep of the roller sun blind when it is being extended or retracted. # If someone becomes trapped, briefly press the button again. The opening or closing process is briefly stopped. The roller sun blind then returns to its starting position. * NOTE Damage caused by objects # Make sure that the roller sun blind can move freely. Opening and closing 69

Side windows Opening/closing the side windows & WARNING Risk of entrapment when opening a side window When opening a side window, parts of the body could be drawn in or become trapped between the side window and window frame. # When opening, make sure that nobody is touching the side window. # If someone is trapped, release the but‐ ton immediately or pull it in order to close the side window again. & WARNING Risk of becoming trapped when closing a side window When closing a side window, body parts could be trapped in the closing area in the process. # When closing, make sure that no body parts are in the closing area. # If someone is trapped, release the but‐ ton immediately or press the button in order to reopen the side window. & WARNING Risk of becoming trapped when children operate the side windows Children could become trapped if they oper‐ ate the side windows, particularly when unat‐ tended. # Activate the child safety lock for the rear side windows. # When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. # Never leave children unattended in the vehicle. 70 Opening and closing

dence. # To start automatic operation: press/pull the W button beyond the pressure point. # To interrupt automatic operation: press or pull the W button again. Automatic reversing function for the side windows If an object blocks a side window during the closing process, the side window opens again automatically. The automatic reversing function is only an aid and is not a substitute for your attentiveness. # When closing, make sure that no body parts are in the closing area. & WARNING Risk of becoming trapped despite reversing protection on the side window The reversing function does not react: R To soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small fingers. R Over the last ã (4 mm) of the closing movement. R During resetting. R When closing the side window again man‐ ually immediately after automatic revers‐ ing. This means that the reversing function can‐ not prevent someone from being trapped in these situations. # When closing, 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. Ventilating the vehicle before starting a jour‐ ney (convenience opening) & WARNING Risk of entrapment when opening a side window When opening a side window, parts of the body could be drawn in or become trapped between the side window and window frame. # When opening, make sure that nobody is touching the side window. # Release the button immediately if somebody becomes trapped. Opening and closing 71

SmartKey. The following functions are performed: R The vehicle is unlocked. R The side windows are opened. R The sliding sunroof is opened. R The roller sun blinds and then the panor‐ amic sliding sunroof are opened. R The seat ventilation of the driver's seat is switched on. # To interrupt convenience opening: release the % button. Closing side windows from the outside (con‐ venience closing) & WARNING Risk of entrapment caused by inadvertent convenience closing When the convenience closing feature is operating, parts of the body could become trapped in the closing area of the side win‐ dow and the sliding sunroof. # Observe the complete closing proce‐ dure when using convenience closing. # When closing, make sure that no body parts are in the closing area. # Press and hold the & button on the SmartKey. The following functions are performed: R The vehicle is locked. R The side windows are closed. R The sliding sunroof is closed. R The panoramic sliding sunroof and then the roller sun blinds are closed. # To interrupt convenience closing: release the & button. % Tips: R Convenience closing can also be operated with KEYLESS-GO (→ page 60). Problems with the side windows Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions A side window cannot be closed and you cannot see the cause. # Check to see if any objects are in the window guide. 72 Opening and closing

& WARNING Risk of entrapment if reversing protection is not activated If you close a side window again immediately after it has been blocked or reset, the side window closes with increased or maximum force. The reversing function is then not active. Parts of the body could be trapped in the closing area in the process. # Make sure that no parts of the body are in the closing area. # To stop the closing process, release the button or press the button again to reopen the side win‐ dow. If a side window is obstructed during closing and reopens again slightly: # Immediately after the window blocks, pull the corresponding button again until the side window has closed, and hold the button for an additional second. The side window is closed with increased force. If a side window is obstructed again during closing and reopens again slightly: # Repeat the previous step. The side window is closed without the automatic reversing function. Opening and closing 73

% The term "sliding sunroof" also refers to the panoramic sliding sunroof. & WARNING Risk of becoming trapped while opening and closing the sliding sunroof During opening and closing, parts of the body could get caught in the sweep of the sliding sunroof. # When opening or closing, make sure that no body parts are in the sweep. # Release the button immediately if somebody becomes trapped. or # Press the button in any direction during the automatic opening/closing process. The opening/closing process is stop‐ ped. & WARNING Risk of becoming trapped if the sliding sunroof is operated by chil‐ dren Children operating the sliding sunroof could get caught in the moving parts, particularly if unattended. # Never leave children unattended in the vehicle. # When leaving the vehicle, always take the key with you and lock the vehicle. & WARNING Risk of becoming trapped while opening and closing the roller sun blind When opening or closing, make sure that no body parts become trapped between the roller sun blind and frame or the sliding sun‐ roof. # When opening or closing, make sure that no body parts are in the sweep of the roller sun blind. # Release the button immediately if somebody becomes trapped. or # Press the button in any direction during the automatic opening/closing process. The opening/closing process is stop‐ ped. * NOTE Malfunction caused by snow and ice Snow and ice may lead to a malfunction of the sliding sunroof. # Only open the sliding sunroof if it is free of snow and ice. * NOTE Damage caused by protruding objects Objects that protrude from the sliding sun‐ roof may damage the sealing strips. # Do not allow anything to protrude from the sliding sunroof. 74 Opening and closing

2 To open 3 To close/lower Use the 3 button to operate the sliding sun‐ roof and the roller sunblind. R The panoramic sliding sunroof can only be opened when the roller sunblind is open. R The roller sunblind can only be operated when the sliding sunroof is closed. # To start automatic operation: press/pull the 3 button beyond the pressure point. # To interrupt automatic operation: press or pull the 3 button again. Restrictions: R Vehicles without a panoramic sliding sun‐ roof: the automatic opening and raising fea‐ ture is available only when the sliding sun‐ roof is closed. R Vehicles without a panoramic sliding sun‐ roof: the automatic raising feature is only available when the sliding sunroof is closed or raised. R The panoramic sliding sunroof cannot be opened if a roof rack is installed. The panor‐ amic sliding sunroof closes again automati‐ cally when it encounters resistance. Automatic reversing function of the sliding sunroof If there is an object obstructing the sliding sun‐ roof during the closing process, the sliding sun‐ roof opens again automatically. The automatic reversing function is only an aid and is not a sub‐ stitute for your attentiveness. # When closing, make sure that no body parts are in the closing area. & WARNING Risk of becoming trapped despite the reversing function being active The reversing function does not react: R to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small fingers R during the last 1/6 in (4 mm) of the clos‐ ing path R during resetting R when closing the sliding sunroof again manually immediately after automatic reversing This means that the reversing function can‐ not prevent someone being trapped in these situations. Opening and closing 75

parts are in the closing area. # Release the button immediately if somebody becomes trapped. or # Press the button in any direction during the automatic closing process. The closing process is stopped. Automatic reversing function of the roller sunblind If there is an object obstructing the roller sun‐ blind during the closing process, the roller sun‐ blind opens again automatically. The automatic reversing function is only an aid and is not a sub‐ stitute for your attentiveness. # When opening or closing the roller sunblind, make sure that no body parts are in the sweep. & WARNING Risk of becoming trapped despite the reversing function being active In particular, the reversing function does not react to soft, light and thin objects, for exam‐ ple small fingers. This means that the reversing function can‐ not prevent entrapment in these situations. # When opening or closing the roller sun blind, make sure that no body parts are in the sweep. # Release the button immediately if somebody becomes trapped. or # Press the button in any direction during the automatic closing process. The closing process is stopped. Automatic features of the sliding sunroof % The term "sliding sunroof" also refers to the panoramic sliding sunroof. By pushing or pulling the 3 button you can interrupt the automatic functions: "Rain closing function when driving " and "Automatic lowering feature". Rain closing function when driving Vehicles with a panoramic sliding sunroof: if it starts to rain, the raised sliding sunroof is automatically lowered while the vehicle is in motion. Automatic lowering feature Vehicles with a panoramic sliding sunroof: if the sliding sunroof is raised at the rear, the slid‐ ing sunroof is automatically lowered slightly at higher speeds. At low speeds it is raised again automatically. & WARNING Risk of entrapment by auto‐ matic lowering of the sliding sunroof At high speeds the raised sliding sunroof automatically lowers slightly at the rear. This could trap you or other persons. 76 Opening and closing

sweep of the sliding sunroof whilst the vehicle is in motion. # If somebody becomes trapped, immedi‐ ately pull back the sliding sunroof but‐ ton. The sliding sunroof lifts during opening. Problems with the sliding sunroof % The term "sliding sunroof" also refers to the panoramic sliding sunroof. Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The sliding sunroof cannot be closed and you cannot see the cause. & WARNING Risk of becoming trapped by closing the sliding sunroof again If you close the sliding sunroof again immediately after it has been blocked or reset, the sliding sunroof closes with increased or maximum force. The reversing function is then not active. Parts of the body could be trapped in the closing area in the process. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury. # Make sure that no parts of the body are in the closing area. # Release the button immediately if somebody becomes trapped. or # Press the button in any direction during the automatic closing process. The closing process is stopped. If the sliding sunroof is obstructed during closing and reopens again slightly: Opening and closing 77

# Immediately after automatic reversing, pull and hold the 3 button down again to the point of resist‐ ance until the sliding sunroof is closed. The sliding sunroof is closed with increased force. If the sliding sunroof is obstructed again and reopens again slightly: # Repeat the previous step. The sliding sunroof is closed again with increased force. Vehicles without a panoramic slid‐ ing sunroof: the sliding sunroof does not operate smoothly. # Raise the sliding sunroof fully at the rear. # Press the 3 button for another second. # Use automatic operation to fully raise and then close the sliding sunroof. Vehicles with a panoramic sliding sunroof: the sliding sunroof or the roller sunblind does not operate smoothly. # Pull the 3 button down repeatedly to the point of resistance until the sliding sunroof is fully closed. # Pull the 3 button for another second. # Pull and hold the 3 button down until the roller sunblind is completely closed. # Pull the 3 button for another second. # Use automatic operation to fully open and then close the sliding sunroof. 78 Opening and closing

started without the correct key. The immobilizer is automatically activated when the ignition is switched off and deactivated when the ignition is switched on. When leaving the vehicle, always take the key with you and lock the vehicle. Anyone can start the engine if a valid key has been left inside the vehicle. % In the event that the engine cannot be star‐ ted (yet the starter battery is charged), the system is not operational. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA) or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada). ATA (anti-theft alarm system) Function of the ATA system (anti-theft alarm system) If the ATA system is armed, a visual and audible alarm is triggered in the following situations: R A door is opened R The trunk lid is opened R The engine hood is opened The ATA system is armed automatically after approximately 10 seconds: R After locking the vehicle with the SmartKey. R After locking the vehicle using KEYLESS-GO. When the ATA system is armed, indicator lamp : flashes. The ATA system is automatically deactivated: R After unlocking the vehicle with the Smart‐ Key. R After pressing the start/stop button with the SmartKey inside the vehicle. Opening and closing 79

GO. % If the mbrace service (→ page 247) is active and the alarm stays on for more than 30 sec‐ onds, a message is automatically sent to the Customer Assistance Center. Deactivating the ATA (anti-theft alarm sys‐ tem) alarm # Press the %, & or p button on the SmartKey. or # Press the start/stop button on the cockpit (the SmartKey is inside the vehicle). Stopping the alarm using KEYLESS-GO # Grasp the outside door handle (with the SmartKey outside the vehicle). 80 Opening and closing

& WARNING Risk of injury from adjusting the vehicle settings while the vehicle is in motion You could lose control of the vehicle in the following situations: R if you adjust the driver's seat, the head restraint, the steering wheel or the mirror while the vehicle is in motion R if you fasten your seat belt while the vehi‐ cle is in motion # Before starting the engine: adjust the driver's seat, the head restraint, the steering wheel or the mirror and fasten your seat belt. Observe the following when adjusting steering wheel 1, seat belt 2 and driver's seat 3: R You are as far away from the driver's airbag as possible. R You are sitting in a normal upright position. R Your thighs are slightly supported by the seat cushion. R Your legs are not entirely stretched and you can depress the pedals properly. R The back of your head is supported at eye level by the center of the head restraint. R You can hold the steering wheel with your arms slightly bent. R You can move your legs freely. R You can see all the displays in the instrument cluster clearly. R You should have a good overview of traffic conditions. R The seat belt is pulled snugly against the body and must be routed across the center of your shoulder and across your hips in the pelvic area. Seats and stowing 81