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204_AKB ; 3 ; 69 , en - US 2009 - 05 - 11T16 : 20 : 59 + 02 : 00 - Seite 1 d2ureepe , Version : 2.11.8.1 C - Class Operator’s Manual
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204_AKB ; 3 ; 69 , en - US 2009 - 05 - 11T16 : 20 : 59 + 02 : 00 - Seite 2 d2ureepe , Version : 2.11.8.1 This continuation symbol marks a YY Symbols warning or procedure which is Trademarks : continued on the next page . TM R BabySmart is a trademark of Siemens Text in displays , such as the control Display Automotive Corp . system , are printed in the type ® R Bluetooth is a registered trademark of shown here . Bluetooth SIG Inc . ® R is a registered trademark of Daimler . ESP ® R HomeLink is a registered trademark of Prince , a Johnson Controls Company . ® R Logic7 is a registered trademark of Harman International Industries , Incorporated . ® R Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.A . and other countries . RSIRIUS and related marks are trademarks of SIRIUS XM Radio Inc . ® R Windows media is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.A . and other countries . The following symbols are found in this Operator’s Manual : Warning ! G Warning notices draw your attention to hazards that may endanger your health or life , or the health or life of others . ! Highlights hazards that may result in damage to your vehicle . i Helpful hints or further information you may find useful . This symbol points to instructions X for you to follow . A number of these symbols X appearing in succession indicates a multiple - step procedure . This symbol tells you where to look Y page for further information on a topic .
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204_AKB ; 3 ; 69 , en - US 2009 - 05 - 11T16 : 20 : 59 + 02 : 00 - Seite 1 d2ureepe , Version : 2.11.8.1 Our company and staff congratulate you on the purchase of your new Mercedes - Benz . Your selection of our product is a demonstration of your trust in our company Furthermore , it exemplifies your desire name . to own an automobile that will be as easy as possible to operate and will provide years of service . Your Mercedes - Benz represents the efforts of many skilled engineers and craftsmen . To help assure your driving pleasure , and also the safety of you and your passengers , we ask you to make a small investment of time : RPlease read this manual carefully , then return it to your vehicle where it will be handy for your reference . RPlease follow the recommendations contained in this manual . They are designed to acquaint you with the operation of your Mercedes - Benz . RPlease pay attention to the warnings and cautions contained in this manual . They are designed to help improve the safety of the vehicle operator and occupants . We extend our best wishes for many miles of safe , pleasurable driving . Mercedes - Benz USA , LLC A Daimler Company 2045845281 É2045845281rË�
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204_AKB ; 3 ; 69 , en - US 2009 - 05 - 11T16 : 20 : 59 + 02 : 00 - Seite 2 d2ureepe , Version : 2.11.8.1
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204_AKB ; 3 ; 69 , en - US 2009 - 05 - 11T16 : 20 : 59 + 02 : 00 - Seite 3 d2ureepe , Version : 2.11.8.1 Contents 3 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 At a glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Safety and security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Controls in detail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221 Practical hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
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204_AKB ; 3 ; 69 , en - US 2009 - 05 - 11T16 : 20 : 59 + 02 : 00 - Seite 4 d2ureepe , Version : 2.11.8.1 Index 4 Side impact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 1 , 2 , 3 . . . Window curtain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 4 - ETS Air conditioning refrigerant and see ETS / 4 - ETS lubricant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354 4MATIC Air distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194 see All - wheel drive ( 4MATIC ) Air pressure 911 Emergency calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 see Tire inflation pressure Air pressure ( tires ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 A Air recirculation mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195 Air volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194 ABS ( Antilock Brake System ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Alarm system 298 Indicator lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . see Anti - theft systems Messages in the multifunction All - wheel drive ( 4MATIC ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183 display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280 , 281 Alternator Accessory weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 Messages in the multifunction Accidents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290 Air bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Alternator ( Technical data ) Emergency calls ( Tele Aid ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212 see Vehicle specification Emergency calls ( Telephone ) . . . . . . . . . 173 AMG menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 NECK - PRO active front head Anticorrosion / antifreeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357 restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Antilock Brake System Active Bi - Xenon headlamps see ABS see Headlamps Anti - theft systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Adaptive Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Anti - theft alarm system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Additives Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353 Aquaplaning Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355 see Hydroplaning Address change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Armrest , front Advanced Tire Pressure Storage compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206 Monitoring System ( Advanced Armrest , rear TPMS ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234 Storage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206 Messages in the multifunction Ashtrays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209 display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277 Aspect ratio ( tires ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 Air bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Audio menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Emergency call upon deployment . . 212 Audio system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 Front , driver and passenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Adjusting volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Front passenger front air bag off Audio and telephone operation . . . . . . 136 indicator lamp ( Canada Audio AUX mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166 only ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 , 307 ® Front passenger front air bag off Bluetooth settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 indicator lamp ( USA only ) . . . . . . . . 42 , 308 CD mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 Knee bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Messages in the multifunction MP3 mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272 Operating safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 OCS ( Occupant Classification Radio operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 System ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Satellite radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 Pelvis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Switching on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Safety guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
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204_AKB ; 3 ; 69 , en - US 2009 - 05 - 11T16 : 20 : 59 + 02 : 00 - Seite 5 d2ureepe , Version : 2.11.8.1 Index 5 Battery , Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321 System settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 Telephone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323 87 Auto - dimming rear view mirrors . . . . . . . . Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323 Messages in the multifunction Automatic central locking . . . . . . . . . . 74 , 135 display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290 Automatic headlamp mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Bead ( tire ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 Automatic interior lighting control . . . . 95 Beverage holders Automatic locking when driving . . . . . . 135 see Cup holders Automatic shift program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 ® Automatic transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Bluetooth settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 Automatic shift program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Brake Assist System Gear range indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 see BAS Gear ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Brake fluid Gear selector lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Checking level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228 Hill - start assist system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183 Messages in the multifunction Kickdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282 Kickdown ( manual shift program ) . . 115 Brake lamps Manual shift program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Cleaning lenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262 One - touch gearshifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Replacing bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314 Program mode indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Brake pads Program mode selector switch Messages in the multifunction ( automatic shift program ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279 Program mode selector switch Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255 ( manual shift program ) . . . . . . . . . . 113 , 114 High - performance brake system . . . . 256 Shifting procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Steering wheel gearshift control . . . . 112 Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298 Transmission position indicator . . . . . 109 Break - in period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222 Transmission positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Bulbs AUX socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166 see Replacing bulbs Axle oils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351 C B CAC ( Customer Assistance Center ) . . . 23 BabySmart ™ California retail buyers and Air bag deactivation system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 lessees , important notice for . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Self - test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Calls ( phone ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 , 167 Back button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Can holders Backrest see Cup holders see Seats Capacities and recommended Backup lamps fuel / lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349 Messages in the multifunction Cargo tie - down rings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203 display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292 Carpets , cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265 Replacing bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314 CD player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 Bar ( air pressure unit ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 Center console BAS ( Brake Assist System ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Lower part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Batteries , SmartKey Upper part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Checking condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Central locking Replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312 Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 , 135 KEYLESS - GO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
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204_AKB ; 3 ; 69 , en - US 2009 - 05 - 11T16 : 20 : 59 + 02 : 00 - Seite 6 d2ureepe , Version : 2.11.8.1 Index 6 COMAND system Locking / unlocking from inside . . . . . . . . 75 SmartKey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 see separate COMAND system Central locking / unlocking switch . . . . . 75 operating instructions Combination gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Certification label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332 Combination switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Children in the vehicle Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210 Air bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 BabySmart ™ air bag deactivation Control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 . . . . . . . . . 59 Child safety locks ( rear doors ) Multifunction steering wheel . . . . . . . . . 118 Child seat anchors – LATCH - type Resetting to factory settings . . . . . . . . . . 130 ( ISOFIX ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Control system menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Indicator lamp , front passenger AMG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 front air bag off ( Canada only ) . . . . . . . . . 46 Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Indicator lamp , front passenger Navi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 front air bag off ( USA only ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 Infant and child restraint systems . . . . 55 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 ISOFIX ( Child seat anchors – Telephone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 LATCH - type ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 OCS ( Occupant Classification Control system submenus System ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Convenience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Override switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Safety notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Tether anchorage points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Time / Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 Top tether . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Child safety Convenience submenu see Children in the vehicle Easy - entry / exit feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 Child seat anchors – LATCH - type Fold - in function for exterior rear ( ISOFIX ) view mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 see Children in the vehicle Coolant Chrome - plated exhaust tip , Anticorrosion / antifreeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357 cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266 Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351 Cigarette lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209 Checking level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227 Clear button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 Messages in the multifunction Climate control system display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288 Temperature gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191 Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305 Air conditioning refrigerant . . . . . . . . . . . . 354 Coolant temperature gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Air distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194 Corner - illuminating front fog Air recirculation mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195 Air volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194 lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Automatic mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192 Cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180 Deactivating system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191 Activating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181 Front defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194 Canceling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181 Maximum cooling MAX COOL . . . . . . . . 195 Changing the set speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182 Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192 Last stored speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183 Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 , 132 Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181 Cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Messages in the multifunction Cold tire inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275 Collapsible wheel chock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
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204_AKB ; 3 ; 69 , en - US 2009 - 05 - 11T16 : 20 : 59 + 02 : 00 - Seite 7 d2ureepe , Version : 2.11.8.1 Index 7 Messages in the multifunction Resume function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183 display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286 Setting current speed Cup holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207 Opening from inside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Remote door lock ( Tele Aid ) . . . . . . . . . . . 216 Curb weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 Remote door unlock ( Tele Aid ) . . . . . . . 215 Customer Assistance Center ( CAC ) . . . 23 Unlocking ( Mechanical key ) . . . . . . . . . . . 309 Customer Relations Department . . . . . . . 23 DOT ( Department of Transportation ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 D Drinking and driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254 Dashboard Driving see Instrument cluster Abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257 Data recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Hydroplaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257 Date , Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 , 254 Daytime running lamp mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 In winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253 Switching on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Deep water Safety systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 see Standing water Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180 Defogging ( windshield ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195 Through standing water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257 Defroster Driving and parking Front ( Climate control system ) . . . . . . 194 Safety notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Rear window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196 Driving off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 , 257 Delayed shut - off Driving safety systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Exterior lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Interior lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Adaptive Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Department of Transportation BAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 see DOT EBP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Difficulties ® ESP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 While driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 ETS / 4 - ETS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 With starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Driving systems Dimensions ( vehicle ) All - wheel drive ( 4MATIC ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183 see Vehicle specification Cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180 Direction of rotation ( tires ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242 Dynamic handling package with Displays sport driving mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184 Maintenance service indicator . . . . . . . 258 Hill - start assist system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183 Messages in the multifunction Parktronic system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185 display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270 Rear view camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188 Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Driving tips , automatic Symbol messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279 transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Text messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272 Dynamic handling package with Trip computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 sport driving mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184 Vehicle status message memory . . . 129 Vehicle system settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 E Door control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 E85 ( ethanol fuel ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355 Door handles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Easy - entry / exit feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 , 136 Doors EBP ( Electronic Brake Child safety locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Proportioning ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Locking / unlocking ( KEYLESS - GO ) . . . 71 Locking / unlocking ( SmartKey ) . . . . . . . . 70
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204_AKB ; 3 ; 69 , en - US 2009 - 05 - 11T16 : 20 : 59 + 02 : 00 - Seite 8 d2ureepe , Version : 2.11.8.1 Index 8 Messages in the multifunction Electrical system display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291 Improper work on or Oil dipstick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226 modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Recommended engine oils and oil 210 Power outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353 Electrical system ( Technical data ) ® see Vehicle specification ESP ( Electronic Stability Electronic Stability Program Program ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 ® ETS / 4 - ETS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 see ESP Messages in the multifunction Electronic Traction System display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280 , 281 , 283 see ETS / 4 - ETS Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302 Emergency , in case of ETD ( Emergency Tensioning First aid kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268 Device ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Flat tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317 Safety guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Hazard warning flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Ethanol fuel ( E85 ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355 Roadside Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 , 214 ETS / 4 - ETS ( Electronic Traction Towing the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325 System ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Emergency calls Express operation Tele Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212 Panorama roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 Telephone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 Power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Emergency operations Tilt / sliding sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196 Remote door lock ( Tele Aid ) . . . . . . . . . . . 216 Exterior lamp switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Remote door unlock ( Tele Aid ) . . . . . . . 215 Exterior rear view mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Trunk lid , emergency release . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Emergency Tensioning Device Fold - in function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Parking position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 see ETD Power folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Emission control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258 Switching fold - in function on or Information label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333 off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 System warranties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Exterior view of vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Engine Break - in recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . 222 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261 F Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224 Fastening the seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Malfunction indicator lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . 305 First aid kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268 Messages in the multifunction Flat tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317 display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288 Lowering the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321 Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333 Mounting the spare wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318 Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Preparing the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318 Turning off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Spare wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317 , 349 Engine ( Technical data ) Flexible Fuel Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355 see Vehicle specification Floormats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220 Engine coolant Fluids see Coolant Automatic transmission fluid . . . . . . . . . 350 Engine oil Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351 Adding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226 Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349 Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353 Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351 Checking level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226 Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350 Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225 Manual transmission oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350
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204_AKB ; 3 ; 69 , en - US 2009 - 05 - 11T16 : 20 : 59 + 02 : 00 - Seite 9 d2ureepe , Version : 2.11.8.1 Index 9 Power steering fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351 G Washer and headlamp cleaning Garage door opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 , 216 system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352 Gasoline 92 Fog lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . see Fuel Messages in the multifunction GAWR ( Gross Axle Weight Rating ) . . . 251 display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292 , 294 Gear range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Fold - in function for exterior rear Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 view mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Limiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Four - wheel drive Shifting into optimal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 see All - wheel drive ( 4MATIC ) Gear selector lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Front air bags Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265 see Air bags Gearshift pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Front axle oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351 Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 , 108 Front lamps Shifting procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 see Headlamps Transmission position indicator . . . . . 109 Front passenger front air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Transmission positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Messages in the multifunction Gearshift lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272 Gearshift pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Front passenger front air bag off Generator indicator lamp ( Canada only ) . . . . . 46 , 307 see Alternator Front passenger front air bag off Global locking / unlocking indicator lamp ( USA only ) . . . . . . . . . . 42 , 308 see Key , SmartKey Front seat head restraints Glove box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205 see Head restraints Gross Axle Weight Rating Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222 see GAWR Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355 Gross Vehicle Weight Capacity , fuel tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352 see GVW Drive sensibly – safe fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Ethanol fuel ( E85 ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355 see GVWR Fuel consumption ( Flexible Fuel GVW ( Gross Vehicle Weight ) . . . . . . . . . . . . 251 Vehicle ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355 GVWR ( Gross Vehicle Weight Fuel consumption statistics . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Rating ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251 Fuel filler flap and cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223 Fuel tank reserve warning lamp . . . . . 304 H Premium unleaded gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . 354 Refueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222 Halogen headlamps Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354 see Headlamps Switching ( Flexible Fuel Vehicle ) . . . . 355 Hard plastic trim items , cleaning . . . . 265 Fuel filler flap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223 Hazard warning flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Opening manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310 Headlamp cleaning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 , 118 Headlamps Fuels , coolants , lubricants etc . . . . . . . . . 349 Active Bi - Xenon headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Fuel tank Automatic headlamp mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352 Bi - Xenon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 , 314 Fuel filler flap and cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223 Cleaning lenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262 Refueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222 Cleaning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328 Daytime running lamp mode . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
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204_AKB ; 3 ; 69 , en - US 2009 - 05 - 11T16 : 20 : 59 + 02 : 00 - Seite 10 d2ureepe , Version : 2.11.8.1 Index 10 Instrument panel Delayed shut - off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Halogen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314 see Instrument cluster 93 High - beam flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Instruments and controls High - beam headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 see Cockpit Low - beam headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Interior lighting Messages in the multifunction Delayed shut - off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292 Emergency lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Replacing bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313 Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Front reading lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Headliner and shelf below rear Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 window , cleaning and care of . . . . . . . . . . 265 Rear reading lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Interior rear view mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 , 82 Auto - dimming rear view mirrors . . . . . . . 87 Folding back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Interior storage spaces NECK - PRO active front head see Storage compartments restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Intermittent wiping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Rear seat head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Rain sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Height adjustment ISOFIX ( Child seat anchors – Seat belt outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 LATCH - type ) Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 see Children in the vehicle High - beam flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 High - beam headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 , 314 J High - performance brake system . . . . . 256 Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269 Hill - start assist system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183 Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323 Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224 Messages in the multifunction K display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286 Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Key , Mechanical Hydroplaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257 Loss of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 I Unlocking / locking manually . . . . . . . . . . 309 Valet locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Identification labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332 Key , SmartKey Identification number , vehicle Battery check lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 ( VIN ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333 Checking batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Ignition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 , 102 Factory setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 , 73 Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Global locking ( KEYLESS - Infant and child restraint systems GO ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 see Children in the vehicle Global locking ( SmartKey ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Inflation pressure Global unlocking ( KEYLESS - see Tires , Inflation pressure GO ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Inside door handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Global unlocking Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 , 116 ( SmartKey ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Illumination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Important notes on KEYLESS - GO . . . . . 72 Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297 Locking / unlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Loss of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Instrument lighting see Instrument cluster , Illumination
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204_AKB ; 3 ; 69 , en - US 2009 - 05 - 11T16 : 20 : 59 + 02 : 00 - Seite 11 d2ureepe , Version : 2.11.8.1 Index 11 Front passenger front air bag off Messages in the multifunction ( USA only ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286 42 , 308 display Opening , trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Fuel tank reserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 , 304 Opening and closing the power High - beam headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 , 93 tilt / sliding sunroof or the Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 , 297 panorama roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Low - beam headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 , 91 Opening and closing the windows . . . . 99 Low tire pressure / TPMS Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 malfunction telltale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 , 306 Replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Rear fog lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Replacing batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312 Seat belt telltale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 , 51 , 301 Restoring to factory setting . . . . . . . 71 , 73 SRS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 , 36 , 302 Selective setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 , 73 Turn signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Starter switch positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 LATCH - type child seat anchors ( ISOFIX ) KEYLESS - GO see Children in the vehicle Starter switch positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 License plate lamps Kickdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Messages in the multifunction Kickdown ( manual shift program ) . . . 115 display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294 Light alloy wheels , cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264 Kilopascal ( air pressure unit ) . . . . . . . . . . . 251 Lighter Knee bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 see Cigarette lighter Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 L Daytime running lamp mode . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Labels Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332 Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Emission control information . . . . . . . . . 333 Limp - home mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Tire and Loading Information Load index ( tires ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246 , 251 placard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238 Loading Tire inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231 see Vehicle loading Lamps , exterior Locator lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Exterior lamp switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Locking the vehicle Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314 KEYLESS - GO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Messages in the multifunction Manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310 display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292 SmartKey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314 Loss of Switching on / off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Lamps , indicator and warning Service and Warranty Information ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 , 298 booklet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 , 298 Low - beam headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Center console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Exterior lamp switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 , 305 Replacing bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314 Engine malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 , 305 Switching on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 ® ESP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 , 302 Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349 ® ESP OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 , 303 Lumbar support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Fog lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Front fog lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Front passenger front air bag off ( Canada only ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 , 307
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204_AKB ; 3 ; 69 , en - US 2009 - 05 - 11T16 : 20 : 59 + 02 : 00 - Seite 12 d2ureepe , Version : 2.11.8.1 Index 12 Advanced TPMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277 M Air bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Alternator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290 Maintenance System Backrests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286 Service indicator display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290 Service indicator message . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258 Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282 Service term exceeded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259 Brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279 Manual headlamp mode ( Low - Child seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275 beam headlamps ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288 Manual shift program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Corner - illuminating front fog Manual transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295 Gearshift lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275 Hill - start assist system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183 Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286 Maximum engine speed EBP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281 see Vehicle specification Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291 Maximum loaded vehicle weight . . . . . 251 ® ESP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280 , 281 , 283 Maximum load rating ( tires ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251 Fog lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292 , 294 Maximum permissible tire Front passenger front air bag . . . . . . . . 272 inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251 Gas cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291 Mechanical key High - beam lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293 see Key , Mechanical Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286 Media interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205 License plate lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294 Memory function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Light sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294 Menus Low - beam lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294 see Control system menus Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281 Minispare wheel Parking lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293 see Spare wheel Power steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Reserve fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291 Auto - dimming rear view mirrors . . . . . . . 87 Reverse lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292 Exterior rear view mirror parking Side marker lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293 position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 SmartKey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286 Exterior rear view mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 SmartKey with KEYLESS - GO . . . . . . . . . . 286 Interior rear view mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 SRS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284 Memory function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Tail lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295 Power folding exterior rear view Tele Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284 mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Tire inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . 276 , 296 Vanity mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 Tire pressure monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277 MON ( Motor Octane Number ) . . . . . . . . . . 354 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276 , 296 Motor Octane Number Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286 see MON Turn signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296 MP3 mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 Multifunction steering wheel Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Symbol messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279 Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Text messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265 Vehicle status messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270 Easy - entry / exit feature . . . . . . . . . . . 85 , 136 Multifunction display messages Gearshift control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280 , 281 Memory function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Active headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
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204_AKB ; 3 ; 69 , en - US 2009 - 05 - 11T16 : 20 : 59 + 02 : 00 - Seite 13 d2ureepe , Version : 2.11.8.1 Index 13 Operating safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 N Ornamental moldings , cleaning . . . . . . . 262 Navigation system Overhead control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 see Separate operating instructions Navi menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 P NECK - PRO active front head Paintwork , cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261 restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Paintwork code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333 Resetting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311 Panic alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Nets , parcel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203 Panorama roof with power tilt / Normal occupant weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251 sliding panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 Number , vehicle identification Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264 ( VIN ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 Roller sunblinds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199 O Synchronizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201 Occupant Classification System Parcel nets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203 see OCS ( Occupant Classification Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 System ) Parktronic system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185 Occupant distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251 Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Occupant safety Messages in the multifunction Air bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281 BabySmart ™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Parking position Children and air bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Exterior rear view mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Children in the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Transmission position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Child seat anchors – LATCH - type Parktronic system ( ISOFIX ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Cleaning system sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263 Fastening the seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187 Front passenger front air bag off Minimum distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186 indicator lamp ( Canada Sensor range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185 only ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 , 307 Switching on / off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187 Front passenger front air bag off System sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185 indicator lamp ( USA only ) . . . . . . . . 42 , 308 Warning indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186 Infant and child restraint systems . . . . 55 Parts service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp ISOFIX ( Child seat anchors – ( Canada only ) LATCH - type ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 see Front passenger front air bag OCS ( Occupant Classification off indicator lamp ( Canada only ) System ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 , 48 ( USA only ) OCS ( Occupant Classification see Front passenger front air bag System ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 off indicator lamp ( USA only ) Self - test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Passenger safety Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 see Occupant safety Oil , oil level Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254 see Engine oil Pelvis air bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 On - board computer Phone see Control system see Telephone One - touch gearshifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Plastic parts , cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
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204_AKB ; 3 ; 69 , en - US 2009 - 05 - 11T16 : 20 : 59 + 02 : 00 - Seite 14 d2ureepe , Version : 2.11.8.1 Index 14 Rear fog lamp Power assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255 see Fog lamps Power outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210 Rear lamps Power seats see Tail lamps see Seats Rear seat head restraints Power steering see Head restraints Messages in the multifunction Rear view camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188 display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288 Cleaning the camera lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263 Power tilt / sliding sunroof Rear window defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196 Recommended tire inflation Synchronizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199 pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230 , 251 Power washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261 Refrigerant , air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . 354 Power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Refueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Regular checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224 Rear door window , override Reminder , Seat belt switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 see Seat belts , Telltale Synchronizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Remote control Practical hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268 see Key , SmartKey Problems Remote door lock ( Tele Aid ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216 While driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Remote door unlock ( Tele Aid ) . . . . . . . . . 215 With vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Replacing With wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Product information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Replacing bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313 Production options weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251 Reporting safety defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Program mode selector switch Research Octane Number Automatic shift program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 see RON Manual shift program . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 , 114 Reserve fuel Proximity key Messages in the multifunction see Key , SmartKey display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291 PSI ( air pressure unit ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251 Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304 Restraint systems see Occupant safety R Retaining hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203 RACETIMER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251 , 344 Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 Roadside Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 , 214 Satellite radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 Roller sunblinds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199 Selecting stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 RON ( Research Octane Number ) . . . . . 354 Radio transmitters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257 Roof rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203 Rain sensor Rubber parts , cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265 see Intermittent wiping Rear axle oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351 S Rear center console ashtray see Ashtrays Safety Rear doors Driving safety systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Child safety locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Occupant safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Rear door window Reporting defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Override switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Safety belts see Seat belts
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204_AKB ; 3 ; 69 , en - US 2009 - 05 - 11T16 : 20 : 59 + 02 : 00 - Seite 15 d2ureepe , Version : 2.11.8.1 Index 15 Selective setting ( KEYLESS - GO ) . . . . . . . 73 Satellite radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 Selective setting ( SmartKey ) . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Seat belt force limiter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Shelf below rear window , cleaning . . 265 Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Side impact air bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Children in the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Side marker lamps 265 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cleaning lenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262 Fastening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Messages in the multifunction Height adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293 Proper use of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Replacing bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314 Safety guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Sidewall ( tires ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252 Safety notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Telltale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301 SmartKey Seat heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 see Key , SmartKey Seating capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239 SmartKey with KEYLESS - GO Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 see Key , SmartKey Snow chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253 Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Easy - entry / exit feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Snow tires Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 see Winter tires Memory function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Spare wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344 Messages in the multifunction Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318 display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286 Storage location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270 Split rear seat bench . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204 Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Securing cargo Speed settings Cargo tie - down rings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203 Cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181 Selective setting Resume function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183 see Key , SmartKey SRS ( Supplemental Restraint System ) Selector lever Indicator lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 , 302 see Gear selector lever Messages in the multifunction Self - test display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284 BabySmart â„¢ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Standing water , driving through . . . . . . 257 OCS ( Occupant Classification Starter switch positions System ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 KEYLESS - GO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Tele Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212 SmartKey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Service Starting difficulties ( engine ) . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 see Maintenance Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Service , parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332 Steering column Service and warranty information . . . . . 20 see Multifunction steering wheel , Service intervals Adjustment see Maintenance System , Service Steering wheel indicator message see Multifunction steering wheel Service life ( tires ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243 Steering wheel gearshift control . . . . . 112 Service menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 Stolen Vehicle Recovery Services . . . 216 Settings Storage compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205 Factory setting ( KEYLESS - GO ) . . . . . . . . . 73 Storing tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244 Factory setting ( SmartKey ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Sunroof Memory function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 see Power tilt / sliding sunroof Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 Sunshade Rear window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
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204_AKB ; 3 ; 69 , en - US 2009 - 05 - 11T16 : 20 : 59 + 02 : 00 - Seite 16 d2ureepe , Version : 2.11.8.1 Index 16 Technical data ( electrical system ) Sun visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 see Vehicle specification Technical data ( engine ) T see Vehicle specification 28 , 117 Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Technical data ( weights ) Overspeed range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 see Vehicle specification Tail lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314 Tele Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211 Cleaning lenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262 Emergency calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212 Messages in the multifunction Information button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215 display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295 Initiating an emergency call Replacing bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314 manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213 Tar stains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261 Messages in the multifunction Technical data display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284 Air conditioning refrigerant . . . . 352 , 354 Remote door lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216 Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351 , 354 Remote door unlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215 Capacities fuels , coolants , Roadside Assistance button . . . . . . . . . . 214 lubricants etc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349 Search & Send . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215 Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351 , 356 SOS button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213 Engine oil additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353 Stolen Vehicle Recovery Services . . 216 Engine oils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350 , 353 System self - test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212 Fuel requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354 Telephone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 Gasoline additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355 Answering / ending a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Identification labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332 Call lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176 Premium unleaded gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . 354 Emergency calls “ 911 � . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 Rims and tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344 Hands - free microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Spare wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349 Making calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177 Vehicle specification C 250 . . . . . . . . . . . 334 Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Vehicle specification Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 C 250 4MATIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335 Phone book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 , 174 Vehicle specification Redialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 C 250 4MATIC Sport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336 Temperature Vehicle specification C 250 Sport . . 334 Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Vehicle specification C 300 . . . . . . . . . . . 337 Interior temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192 Vehicle specification Outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 C 300 4MATIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339 Tether anchorage points Vehicle specification see Children in the vehicle C 300 4MATIC Sport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340 Tie - down rings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203 Vehicle specification C 300 Sport . . 338 Tightening torque Vehicle specification C 350 . . . . . . . . . . . 341 Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321 Vehicle specification Time setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 C 350 4MATIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343 TIN ( Tire Identification Number ) . . . . . . 252 Vehicle specification C 350 Sport . . 342 Tire and Loading Information Vehicle specification C 63 AMG . . . . . 343 placard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238 Washer and headlamp cleaning Tire and loading terminology . . . . . . . . . . . 250 system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352 , 358 Tire Identification Number Technical data ( dimensions ) see TIN see Vehicle specification
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204_AKB ; 3 ; 69 , en - US 2009 - 05 - 11T16 : 20 : 59 + 02 : 00 - Seite 17 d2ureepe , Version : 2.11.8.1 Index 17 Tread depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243 , 252 Tire inflation pressure Treadwear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244 232 Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Treadwear indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243 , 252 Important notes on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231 Vehicle maximum load on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252 Label on the inside of fuel filler Wear pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245 flap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231 Winter tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252 , 344 Placard on driver’s door B - pillar . . . . . 238 Tire speed rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247 , 252 Tire labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246 Top tether Tire load rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251 Tire ply composition and material see Children in the vehicle Total load limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252 used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252 Towing Tire pressure loss warning system . 233 Towing eye bolt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229 , 344 Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325 Advanced Tire Pressure Towing eye bolt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326 Monitoring System ( Advanced Traction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244 , 252 TPMS ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234 Air pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230 Transfer case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Care and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243 Transmission Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244 see Automatic transmission or Direction of rotation , spinning . . . . . . . 242 Manual transmission Important notes on tire inflation Transmission fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227 pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231 Transmission gear selector lever Inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232 see Gear selector lever Information placard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238 Transmission positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243 Traveling abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257 Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246 Tread ( tires ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252 Load index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246 , 251 Tread depth ( tires ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243 , 252 Load rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251 Treadwear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244 Messages in the multifunction Treadwear indicators ( tires ) . . . . 243 , 252 display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276 , 296 Trip menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Ply composition and material Trunk used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252 Closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Problems under - / overinflation . . . . . . 232 Fuse box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329 Retreads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229 Messages in the multifunction Rims and tires ( technical data ) . . . . . . 344 display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286 Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245 Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Service life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243 Tie - down rings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203 Sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344 Trunk lid emergency release . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Snow chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253 Unlocking manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309 Speed rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247 , 252 Valet locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Storing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244 Turning off the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231 , 245 Turn signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 Cleaning lenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262 Tire Identification Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252 Indicator lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Tire pressure loss warning system . 233 Messages in the multifunction TPMS low tire pressure / display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296 malfunction telltale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306 Replacing bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314 Traction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244 , 252 Tread . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
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204_AKB ; 3 ; 69 , en - US 2009 - 05 - 11T16 : 20 : 59 + 02 : 00 - Seite 18 d2ureepe , Version : 2.11.8.1 Index 18 C 250 Sport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334 U C 300 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337 Uniform Tire Quality Grading C 300 4MATIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339 Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244 , 252 C 300 4MATIC Sport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340 Units C 300 Sport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338 Selecting speedometer display C 350 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341 mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 C 350 4MATIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343 Unleaded gasoline , premium . . . . . . . . . . . 354 C 350 Sport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342 Unlocking the vehicle C 63 AMG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343 KEYLESS - GO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Vehicle status message memory . . . . 129 Manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309 Vehicle tool kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268 SmartKey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Vehicle washing Upholstery , cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265 see Vehicle care Useful features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207 Vehicle weights see Vehicle specification V W Valet locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Vehicle Warning sounds Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321 . . . . . 51 Driver’s or passenger’s seat belt Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260 Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281 Control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Parktronic system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187 Identification Number ( VIN ) . . . . . . . . . . . 332 Seat belt telltale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301 Locking / unlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Warranty coverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332 Lowering ( wheel change ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321 Washer and headlamp cleaning Modifications and alterations , system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358 Operating safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Washer fluid Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325 Mixing ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358 Unlocking / locking manually . . . . . . . . . . 309 Refilling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228 Vehicle dimensions Washing the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260 see Vehicle specification Wear pattern ( tires ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245 Vehicle Identification Number Weights ( vehicle ) ( VIN ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332 see Vehicle specification Vehicle jack Wheel see Jack Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317 Vehicle lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Removing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320 Vehicle loading Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317 Cargo tie - down rings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203 Tightening torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321 Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202 Wheels , sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344 Load limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239 Wheels , Tires and . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229 Roof rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203 Window curtain air bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Split rear seat bench . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204 Windows Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 see Power windows Vehicle maximum load on the tire . . . 252 Windows , cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263 Vehicle specification Windshield C 250 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334 Cleaning wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263 C 250 4MATIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335 Defogging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195 C 250 4MATIC Sport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
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204_AKB ; 3 ; 69 , en - US 2009 - 05 - 11T16 : 20 : 59 + 02 : 00 - Seite 19 d2ureepe , Version : 2.11.8.1 Index 19 Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358 Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316 Replacing wiper blades Winter driving Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253 Snow chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252 Winter tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252 , 344 Wood trims , cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
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204_AKB ; 3 ; 69 , en - US 2009 - 05 - 11T16 : 20 : 59 + 02 : 00 - Seite 20 d2ureepe , Version : 2.11.8.1 Introduction 20 We continuously strive to improve our Product Information product and ask for your understanding that we reserve the right to make changes in Please observe the following in your own best design and equipment . Therefore , interest : information , illustrations , and descriptions in We recommend using Genuine Mercedes - this Operator’s Manual might differ from your Benz Parts as well as conversion parts and vehicle . accessories explicitly approved by us for your vehicle model . We have tested these parts to determine their Vehicle equipment reliability , safety and special suitability for Your vehicle may have some or all of the Mercedes - Benz vehicles . equipment described in this manual . We are unable to make an assessment for Therefore , you may find explanations for other products and therefore cannot be held optional equipment not installed in your responsible for them , even if in individual vehicle . If you have any questions about cases an official approval or authorization by operating particular equipment , any governmental or other agencies should exist . authorized Mercedes - Benz Center will be glad Use of such parts and accessories could to demonstrate the proper procedures . adversely affect the safety , performance or Optional equipment is also described in this reliability of your vehicle . Please do not use manual , including operating instructions them . wherever necessary . Since they are special - Genuine Mercedes - Benz Parts and pre - order items , the descriptions and illustrations approved conversion parts and accessories herein may vary slightly from the actual are available at any authorized Mercedes - equipment of your vehicle . Benz Center . In addition , you will receive If there are any equipment details that are not comprehensive information on permissible shown or described in this Operator’s technical modifications and expert Manual , any authorized Mercedes - Benz installations . Center will be glad to inform you of correct care and operating procedures . The Operator’s Manual and Maintenance Booklet Operator’s Manual are important documents and should be kept Notes with the vehicle . This Operator’s Manual contains a great deal of useful information . We urge you to read it Service and warranty information carefully and familiarize yourself with the vehicle before driving . The Service and Warranty Information For your own safety and longer service life of booklet contains detailed information about the vehicle , we urge you to follow the the warranties covering your Mercedes - Benz , instructions and warnings contained in this including : Operator’s Manual . Ignoring them could RNew Vehicle Limited Warranty result in damage to the vehicle or personal REmission System Warranty injury to you or others . Vehicle damage caused by failure to follow instructions is not REmission Performance Warranty covered by the Mercedes - Benz Limited RCalifornia , Connecticut , Maine , Warranty . Massachusetts , New York , Pennsylvania ,
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204_AKB ; 3 ; 69 , en - US 2009 - 05 - 11T16 : 20 : 59 + 02 : 00 - Seite 21 d2ureepe , Version : 2.11.8.1 Introduction 21 Mercedes - Benz USA , LLC Rhode Island , and Vermont Emission Control System Warranty Customer Assistance Center RState One Mercedes Drive Warranty Enforcement Laws ( Lemon Laws ) Montvale , NJ 07645 - 0350 Important notice for California retail Maintenance buyers and lessees of Mercedes - Benz The Maintenance Booklet describes all the automobiles necessary maintenance work which should be performed at regular intervals . Under California law you may be entitled to a replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the Always have the Maintenance Booklet with purchase price or lease price , if after a you when you take the vehicle to an reasonable number of repair attempts authorized Mercedes - Benz Center for Mercedes - Benz USA , LLC and / or its service . The service advisor will record each authorized repair or service facilities fail to fix service in the booklet for you . one or more substantial defects or malfunctions in the vehicle that are covered by its express warranty . During the period of Roadside Assistance 18 months from original delivery of the The Mercedes - Benz Roadside Assistance vehicle or the accumulation of 18000 miles Program provides factory - trained technical ( approximately 29000 km ) on the odometer help in the event of a breakdown . Calls to the of the vehicle , whichever occurs first , a toll - free Roadside Assistance number reasonable number of repair attempts is 1 - 800 - FOR - MERCedes ( 1 - 800 - 367 - 6372 ) presumed for a retail buyer or lessee if one or ( in the USA ) 1 - 800 - 387 - 0100 ( in Canada ) more of the following occurs : will be answered by Mercedes - Benz ( 1 ) the same substantial defect or Customer Assistance Representatives malfunction results in a condition that is 24 hours a day , 365 days a year . likely to cause death or serious bodily For additional information refer to the injury if the vehicle is driven , that defect Mercedes - Benz Roadside Assistance or malfunction has been subject to repair Program brochure ( in the USA ) or the two or more times , and you have directly Roadside Assistance section of the Service notified Mercedes - Benz USA , LLC in and Warranty Information Booklet ( in writing of the need for its repair , Canada ) in your vehicle literature portfolio . ( 2 ) the same substantial defect or of a less serious nature than malfunction category ( 1 ) has been subject to repair Change of address or ownership four or more times and you have directly notified us in writing of the need for its If you change your address , be sure to send repair , or in the “ Change of Address Notice � found in the Service and Warranty Information ( 3 ) the vehicle is out of service by reason of Booklet , or simply call the Mercedes - Benz repair of the same or different substantial Customer Assistance Center ( in the USA ) at defects or malfunctions for a cumulative 1 - 800 - FOR - MERCedes ( 1 - 800 - 367 - 6372 ) , or total of more than 30 calendar days . Customer Service ( in Canada ) at Written notification should not be sent to a 1 - 800 - 387 - 0100 . This will assist us in dealer , it should be addressed to Z
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204_AKB ; 3 ; 69 , en - US 2009 - 05 - 11T16 : 20 : 59 + 02 : 00 - Seite 22 d2ureepe , Version : 2.11.8.1 Introduction 22 contacting you in a timely manner should the Operating safety need arise . If you sell your Mercedes , please leave all Warning ! G with the vehicle to make it available literature Work improperly carried out on electronic to the next operator . components and associated software could If you bought this vehicle used , be sure to cause them to cease functioning . Because the send in the “ Notice of Purchase of Used Car � vehicle’s electronic components are found in the Service and Warranty interconnected , any modifications made may Information Booklet , or call the Mercedes - produce an undesired effect on other Benz Customer Assistance Center ( in the systems . Electronic malfunctions could USA ) at 1 - 800 - FOR - MERCedes , or Customer seriously impair the operating safety of your Service ( in Canada ) at 1 - 800 - 387 - 0100 . vehicle . Contact an authorized Mercedes - Benz Center for repairs or modifications to electronic Operating your vehicle outside the components . USA or Canada Other improper work or modifications on the If you plan to operate your vehicle in foreign vehicle could also have a negative impact on countries , please be aware that : the operating safety of the vehicle . RService Some safety systems only function while the facilities or replacement parts may engine is running . You should therefore never not be readily available . turn off the engine while driving . RUnleaded gasoline for vehicles with catalytic converters may not be available ; Warning ! G the use of leaded fuels will damage the Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody or catalysts . tires / wheels may cause serious damage and RGasoline may have a considerably lower impair the operating safety of your vehicle . octane rating , and improper fuel can cause Such blows can be caused , for example , by engine damage . running over an obstacle , road debris or a pothole . If you feel a sudden significant Certain Mercedes - Benz models are available vibration or ride disturbance , or you suspect for delivery in Europe under our European that damage to your vehicle as occurred : Delivery Program . For details , consult an authorized Mercedes - Benz Center or write to : Rturn on your hazard warning flashers In the USA : Rslow down carefully Mercedes - Benz USA , LLC Rdrive with caution to an area which is a safe European Delivery Department distance from the road One Mercedes Drive Montvale , NJ 07645 - 0350 Inspect the vehicle underbody and tires / wheels for possible damage . If the vehicle In Canada : appears unsafe , have it towed to the nearest Mercedes - Benz Canada , Inc . authorized Mercedes - Benz Center or other European Delivery Department qualified maintenance or repair facility for 98 Vanderhoof Avenue further inspection or repairs . Toronto , Ontario M4G 4C9
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204_AKB ; 3 ; 69 , en - US 2009 - 05 - 11T16 : 20 : 59 + 02 : 00 - Seite 23 d2ureepe , Version : 2.11.8.1 Introduction 23 Proper use of the vehicle Reporting safety defects Proper use of the vehicle requires that you are For the USA only : familiar with the following information and The following text is published as required of rules : manufacturers under Title 49 , Code of U.S . Rthe safety precautions in this manual Federal Regulations , Part 575 pursuant to the Rthe “ National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act “ Technical data � section in this manual of 1966 � . Rtraffic rules and regulations Rmotor vehicle laws and safety standards Reporting safety defects Warning ! G If you believe that your vehicle has a defect Various warning labels are attached to your which could cause a crash or could cause vehicle . These warning labels are intended to injury or death , you should immediately make you and others aware of various risks . inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Do not remove any of these warning labels Administration ( NHTSA ) in addition to unless explicitly instructed to do so by notifying Mercedes - Benz USA , LLC . information on the label itself . Removing warning labels may cause you and others to If NHTSA receives similar complaints , it may be unaware of certain risks which may result open an investigation , and if it finds that a in an accident and / or personal injury . 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 Problems with your vehicle dealer , or Mercedes - Benz USA , LLC . If To contact NHTSA , you may call the Vehicle you should experience a problem with your Safety Hotline toll - free at 1 - 888 - 327 - 4236 vehicle , particularly one that you believe may ( TTY : 1 - 800 - 424 - 9153 ) ; affect its safe operation , we urge you to go to contact an authorized Mercedes - Benz Center www.safercar.gov ; or write to : immediately to have the problem diagnosed Administrator , NHTSA Headquarters , and corrected if required . If the matter is not 1200 New Jersey Avenue , SE , West Building , handled to your satisfaction , please discuss Washington , DC 20590 . the problem with the Mercedes - Benz Center You can also obtain other information about management or , if necessary , contact us at motor vehicle safety from one of the following addresses : www.safercar.gov . In the USA : Customer Assistance Center Mercedes - Benz USA , LLC Vehicle data recording One Mercedes Drive Information regarding electronic Montvale , NJ 07645 - 0350 recording devices In Canada : notice pursuant to California Code ( Including Customer Relations Department § 9951 ) Mercedes - Benz Canada , Inc . 98 Vanderhoof Avenue Please note that your vehicle is equipped with Toronto , Ontario M4G 4C9 devices that can record vehicle systems data and , if equipped with the Tele Aid system , may transmit some data in certain accidents . Z
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204_AKB ; 3 ; 69 , en - US 2009 - 05 - 11T16 : 20 : 59 + 02 : 00 - Seite 24 d2ureepe , Version : 2.11.8.1 Introduction 24 This information helps , for example , to vehicle systems after a collision and diagnose to continuously improve vehicle safety . Daimler may access the information and share it with others Rfor safety research or vehicle diagnosis purposes Rwith the consent of the vehicle owner or lessee Rin response to an official request by law enforcement or other government agency Rfor use in dispute resolution involving Daimler , its affiliates or sales / service organization and / or Ras otherwise required or permitted by law Please check the Tele Aid subscription service agreement for details regarding the information that may be recorded or transmitted via that system .
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204_AKB ; 3 ; 69 , en - US 2009 - 05 - 11T16 : 20 : 59 + 02 : 00 - Seite 25 d2ureepe , Version : 2.11.8.1 25 Exterior view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 glance Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Multifunction steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Center console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 a Overhead control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 At Door control panel , seat adjust - ment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
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204_AKB ; 3 ; 69 , en - US 2009 - 05 - 11T16 : 20 : 59 + 02 : 00 - Seite 26 d2ureepe , Version : 2.11.8.1 Exterior view 26 Exterior view glance a At i This Operator’s Manual describes all features , standard or optional , potentially available for your vehicle at the time of purchase . Please be aware that your vehicle might not be equipped with all features described in this manual . Function Page Function Page : D Trunk : Doors : Locking and unlocking 70 , Locking and unlocking 70 , 309 309 Opening and closing 75 E Wipers 96 Valet locking 77 Wiper blades , replacing 316 ; Rear lamps 314 Wiper blades , cleaning 263 = F Rear window defroster 196 Hood 224 ? G Fuel filler flap 222 Front lamps 314 A H Exterior rear view mirrors 86 Headlamp cleaning system 93 B I Power tilt / sliding sunroof 196 Front towing eye 326 Panorama roof with power J Tires and wheels 229 tilt / sliding panel 199 Rims and tires 344 C Windshield : K Rear towing eye 326 Wiping with washer fluid 97 Cleaning 263
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204_AKB ; 3 ; 69 , en - US 2009 - 05 - 11T16 : 20 : 59 + 02 : 00 - Seite 27 d2ureepe , Version : 2.11.8.1 Cockpit 27 Cockpit glance a At Function Page Function Page : H Steering wheel gearshift Steering wheel release control 112 handle ( manual ) 85 ; I Cruise control lever 180 Steering wheel adjustment stalk ( electrical ) 85 = Instrument cluster 116 J Combination switch : ? Multifunction steering Turn signals 93 wheel 118 Wipers 96 A Horn High beam 93 B Front Parktronic warning K Parking brake pedal 105 indicators , Canada only 186 L Parking brake release 105 C Overhead control panel 32 M On - board diagnostics D Glove box 205 ( OBD ) socket E Glove box lock 206 N Hood lock release 224 F Center console 31 O Exterior lamp switch 90 G Starter switch 77 P Door control panel and seat KEYLESS - GO start / stop adjustment / memory 33 button 78 Z
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204_AKB ; 3 ; 69 , en - US 2009 - 05 - 11T16 : 20 : 59 + 02 : 00 - Seite 28 d2ureepe , Version : 2.11.8.1 Instrument cluster 28 Instrument cluster glance a At Function Page Function Page ® : = Combination gauge with : 62 , d ESP warning lamp 302 Fuel gauge 118 ? Speedometer 8 Fuel tank reserve A Multifunction display 120 304 warning lamp Coolant temperature gauge 117 B ! Right turn signal ? Coolant temperature 93 indicator lamp warning lamp 305 C Tachometer with : Indicator / warning lamps : N Front fog lamps K High - beam headlamp indicator lamp 92 indicator lamp 93 R Rear fog lamp L Low - beam headlamp indicator lamp 92 indicator lamp 91 å ESP OFF warning 64 , ; Engine malfunction lamp , C 63 AMG only 302 indicator lamp 305 h Combination low tire $ Brake warning lamp , pressure / TPMS USA only 300 malfunction telltale , USA 234 , J Brake warning lamp , only 306 Canada only 300 6 Supplemental Restraint System ( SRS ) 36 , ; # Left turn signal indicator lamp 302 indicator lamp 93
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204_AKB ; 3 ; 69 , en - US 2009 - 05 - 11T16 : 20 : 59 + 02 : 00 - Seite 29 d2ureepe , Version : 2.11.8.1 Multifunction steering wheel 29 Multifunction steering wheel Function Page ! Antilock Brake glance System ( ABS ) indicator 61 , lamp 298 7 Seat belt telltale 51 , 301 a At D Outside temperature ( manual transmission ) 118 Permanent display : Outside temperature or speedometer 118 , ( automatic transmission ) 132 E Outside temperature 118 , ( automatic transmission ) 132 F Program mode indicator ( automatic transmission ) 111 G Transmission position indicator / gear range Function Page indicator 109 , : Multifunction display 120 ( automatic transmission ) 111 Additional speedometer ; Press button W or X : ( manual transmission ) 132 to set the volume 126 1 H Digital clock 132 to operate the RACETIMER 124 Press button ~ : I Instrument cluster to end a call 128 illumination 117 to reject an incoming call 128 Press button 6 : to answer a call 128 2 to dial 128 2 to redial 129 Press button 8 to mute = Press button ? to activate the Voice Control 3 System 1 AMG vehicles only . 2 Function only available in telephone menu . 3 The Voice Control System is only available with the COMAND system . Refer to separate operating instructions . Z
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204_AKB ; 3 ; 69 , en - US 2009 - 05 - 11T16 : 20 : 59 + 02 : 00 - Seite 30 d2ureepe , Version : 2.11.8.1 Multifunction steering wheel 30 Function Page Function Page Press button a : ? Press button % briefly : glance to confirm selection or to go to the next higher message 120 menu level 120 to switch to the phone to confirm display message 120 2 a book 128 to cancel the Voice Control At to dial a selected phone 3 System 2 number 128 Press and hold button % to select the standard 120 display A Press button = or ; : 120 to call up line for main menus to scroll to the left or right to select menus Press button 9 or : briefly : 120 to select submenus to scroll up or down through lists to select previous or next track , scene , or stored 126 station within Audio menu to switch to the phone book and select a name or 128 number within Tel menu Press and hold button 9 or : : 120 to select previous or next track or scene with quick search or to select previous or next station in waveband ( if no station list is available ) within Audio 126 menu to start the quick search in the phone book within Tel 128 menu 3 The Voice Control System is only available with the COMAND system . Refer to separate operating instructions . 2 Function only available in telephone menu .
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204_AKB ; 3 ; 69 , en - US 2009 - 05 - 11T16 : 20 : 59 + 02 : 00 - Seite 31 d2ureepe , Version : 2.11.8.1 Center console 31 Center console Function Page Upper part D Parktronic system glance deactivation switch , Canada only 187 E Rear window sunshade a 208 switch At F Sport driving mode on / off button 184 G Dual - zone automatic climate control 189 Rear window defroster 196 H Seat heating , driver’s side 84 Function Page : Audio display cover 139 ; Hazard warning flasher switch 93 = Alarm system indicator lamp 67 ? Front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp , USA 42 , only 308 Front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp , 46 , Canada only 307 A Electronic Stability ® Program ( ESP ) switch 63 B Audio system 136 or COMAND system , see separate operating instructions C Seat heating , front passenger side 84 Z
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204_AKB ; 3 ; 69 , en - US 2009 - 05 - 11T16 : 20 : 59 + 02 : 00 - Seite 32 d2ureepe , Version : 2.11.8.1 Overhead control panel 32 Lower part Overhead control panel glance a At Function Page Function Page : : Ashtray 209 Rear interior lighting on / off 95 Cigarette lighter 209 ; Interior lighting control 95 ; Gear shift lever for manual = Right reading lamp on / off 95 transmission 107 ? Power tilt / sliding sunroof Gear selector lever for switch 196 automatic transmission 108 or = Cup holder 207 Power tilt / sliding panel ? Front armrest storage switch 200 compartments 206 A Information button ( Tele A Audio controller 140 Aid system ) 215 COMAND controller ( see B SOS button ( Tele Aid separate operating system ) 213 instructions ) C Interior rear view mirror 86 B Program mode selector D switch for automatic Integrated electronic transmission 111 compass 210 E Garage door opener 216
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204_AKB ; 3 ; 69 , en - US 2009 - 05 - 11T16 : 20 : 59 + 02 : 00 - Seite 33 d2ureepe , Version : 2.11.8.1 Door control panel , seat adjustment 33 Door control panel , seat adjustment Function Page F Hands - free microphone for glance Tele Aid ( emergency call system ) , telephone and 4 Voice Control System a G Roadside Assistance At button ( Tele Aid system ) 214 H Left reading lamp on / off 95 I Front interior lighting on / off 95 Door control panel , vehicles with memory function Function Page : Inside door handle 74 ; Central unlocking switch 75 = Seat adjustment 82 ? Memory function ( for storing seat , exterior mirror , and steering wheel 89 settings ) A Exterior rear view mirrors adjustment 86 Power - folding exterior rear view mirrors , Canada only 88 B Switches for opening / closing front and rear door windows 98 C Rear door window override switch 59 4 The Voice Control System is only available with the COMAND system . Refer to separate operating instructions . Z
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204_AKB ; 3 ; 69 , en - US 2009 - 05 - 11T16 : 20 : 59 + 02 : 00 - Seite 34 d2ureepe , Version : 2.11.8.1 Door control panel , seat adjustment 34 Function Page D Trunk opening switch 75 glance E Central locking switch 75 a At Seat adjustment , vehicles without memory function Function Page = Seat adjustment 80
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204_AKB ; 3 ; 69 , en - US 2009 - 05 - 11T16 : 20 : 59 + 02 : 00 - Seite 35 d2ureepe , Version : 2.11.8.1 35 Vehicle equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Occupant safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Panic alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Driving safety systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 security Anti - theft systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 and Safety
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204_AKB ; 3 ; 69 , en - US 2009 - 05 - 11T16 : 20 : 59 + 02 : 00 - Seite 36 d2ureepe , Version : 2.11.8.1 Occupant safety 36 Warning ! Vehicle equipment G Modifications to or work improperly i This Operator’s Manual describes all conducted on restraint system components features , standard or optional , potentially or their wiring , as well as tampering with available for your vehicle at the time of interconnected electronic systems , can lead security purchase . Please be aware that your to the restraint systems no longer functioning vehicle might not be equipped with all as intended . features described in this manual . Air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices ( ETDs ) , for example , could deploy and inadvertently or fail to deploy in accidents Occupant safety although the deceleration threshold for air bag deployment is exceeded . SafetyTherefore , Introduction never modify the restraint systems . Do not In this section you will learn the most tamper with electronic components or their important facts about the restraint system software . components of the vehicle . The restraint systems are : i See “ Children in the vehicle � ( Y page 54 ) for information on RSeat belts Rinfants and children traveling with you in RChild restraints the vehicle RLower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren Rrestraint systems for infants and children ( LATCH ) also known as ISOFIX protection potential is provided by : Additional RSupplemental SRS indicator lamp Restraint System ( SRS ) with - Air bags The SRS system conducts a self - test when the ignition is switched on and in regular - Air bag control unit ( with crash sensors ) intervals while the engine is running . This - Emergency Tensioning Device ( ETD ) for facilitates detection of system malfunctions . seat belts The SRS indicator lamp 6 in the - Seat belt force limiter instrument cluster comes on when the ignition is switched on . It goes out no later RNECK - PRO active front head restraints than a few seconds after the engine has been RAir bag system components with started . - Front passenger front air bag off The SRS components are in operational indicator lamp readiness when the SRS indicator lamp - USA only : Front passenger seat with 6 is not lit while the engine is running . Occupant Classification System ( OCS ) - Canada only : Front passenger seat with air bag deactivation system BabySmart ™ Although the systems are independent , their protective functions work in conjunction with each other .
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204_AKB ; 3 ; 69 , en - US 2009 - 05 - 11T16 : 20 : 59 + 02 : 00 - Seite 37 d2ureepe , Version : 2.11.8.1 Occupant safety 37 Warning ! Deployment of the air bags temporarily G releases a small amount of dust from the air The SRS self - check has detected a bags . This dust , however , is neither harmful malfunction when the SRS indicator lamp to your health , nor does it indicate a fire in the 6 vehicle . The dust might cause some Rdoes not come on at all security temporary breathing difficulty for people with Rfails to go out after approximately asthma or other breathing trouble . To avoid 4 seconds after the engine was started this , you may wish to get out of the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so . If you have any Rcomes on after the engine was started or breathing difficulty but cannot get out of the while driving and vehicle after the air bag inflates , then get fresh your safety , we strongly recommend that For air by opening a window or door . Safety you contact an authorized Mercedes - Benz Center immediately to have the system Warning ! G checked . Otherwise the SRS may not be To reduce the risk of injury when the front air activated when needed in an accident , which bags inflate , it is very important for the driver could result in serious or fatal injury . The SRS and front passenger to always be in a properly might also deploy unexpectedly and seated position and to wear their respective unnecessarily which could also result in injury seat belt . as well . For maximum protection in the event of a In addition , improper work on the SRS creates collision always be in normal seated position a risk of rendering the SRS inoperative or with your back against the seat backrest . causing unintended air bag deployment . Work Fasten your seat belt and make sure it is on the SRS must therefore only be performed properly positioned on your body . by qualified technicians . Contact an Since the air bag inflates with considerable authorized Mercedes - Benz Center . speed and force , a proper seating position If it is necessary to modify an air bag system and correct positioning of the hands on the to accommodate a person with disabilities , steering wheel will help to keep you at a safe contact an authorized Mercedes - Benz Center . distance from the air bag . Occupants who are USA only : Call our Customer Assistance not wearing their seat belt , are not seated Center at 1 - 800 - FOR - MERCedes properly or are too close to the air bag can be ( 1 - 800 - 367 - 6372 ) for details . seriously injured or killed by an air bag as it inflates with great force instantaneously : RSit with the seat belt properly fastened in a Air bags position that is as upright as possible with your back against the seat backrest . Warning ! G RMove Air bags are designed to reduce the potential the driver’s seat as far back as of injury and fatality in certain possible , still permitting proper operation of vehicle controls . The distance from the Rfrontal impacts ( front air bags and driver’s center of the driver’s chest to the center of side knee bag ) the air bag cover on the steering wheel Rside impacts ( side impact air bags , window must be at least 10 inches ( 25 cm ) or more . curtain air bags and pelvis air bags ) You should be able to accomplish this by However , no system available today can adjusting the seat and steering wheel . If completely eliminate injuries and fatalities . Z
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204_AKB ; 3 ; 69 , en - US 2009 - 05 - 11T16 : 20 : 59 + 02 : 00 - Seite 38 d2ureepe , Version : 2.11.8.1 Occupant safety 38 you have any difficulties , please contact an There is a possibility for a side impact air bag - authorized Mercedes - Benz Center . related injury if occupants , especially children , are not properly seated or restrained RDo not lean your head or chest close to the when next to a side impact air bag which steering wheel or dashboard . needs to deploy rapidly in a side impact in RKeep hands on the outside of the securitysteering order to do its job . wheel rim . Placing hands and arms inside To help avoid the possibility of injury , please the rim can increase the risk and potential follow these guidelines : severity of hand / arm injury when the driver ( 1 ) Always sit as upright as possible , front air bag inflates . d wear the seat belt properly , and for anR Adjust the front passenger seat as far as children 12 years old and under , possible rearward from the dashboard Safety use an appropriately sized infant when the seat is occupied . restraint , toddler restraint , or ROccupants , especially children , should booster seat recommended for the never place their bodies or lean their heads size and weight of the child . in the area of the door where the side ( 2 ) Always wear seat belts properly . impact air bag inflates . This could result in serious injuries or death should the side Air bags are designed to deploy only in certain impact air bag be deployed . Always sit as Rfrontal impacts ( front air bags and driver’s upright as possible , wear the seat belt side knee bag ) properly and use an appropriately sized Rside impacts ( side impact air bags , pelvis infant restraint , toddler restraint , or air bags and window curtain air bags ) if the booster seat recommended for the size and system determines the need for air bag weight of the child . deployment RCanada only : Children 12 years old and Only in the event of such a situation will they under must never ride in the front seat , provide their supplemental protection . except in a Mercedes - Benz authorized BabySmart ™ compatible child seat , which The driver and passengers should always operates with the BabySmart ™ air bag wear their seat belts . Otherwise it is not deactivation system installed in the vehicle possible for the air bags to provide their to deactivate the front passenger front air supplemental protection . bag when it is installed properly . Otherwise In case of other types of impacts and impacts they will be struck by the air bag when it below air bag deployment thresholds , air inflates in a crash . If this happens , serious bags will not deploy . The driver and or fatal injury will result . passengers will then be protected to the extent possible by a properly fastened seat Failure to follow these instructions can result belt . A properly fastened seat belt is also in severe injuries to you or other occupants . needed to provide the best possible If you sell your vehicle , it is important that you protection in a rollover . make the buyer aware of this safety Air bags are not a substitute for seat belts . information . Be sure to give the buyer this Always wear your seat belt , regardless of Operator’s Manual . whether or not your vehicle is equipped with Warning ! air bags . G Accident research shows that the safest place It is important to your safety and that of your for children in an automobile is in a rear seat . passengers to have deployed air bags
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204_AKB ; 3 ; 69 , en - US 2009 - 05 - 11T16 : 20 : 59 + 02 : 00 - Seite 39 d2ureepe , Version : 2.11.8.1 Occupant safety 39 replaced and to have any malfunctioning air backrests , door trim panels , or door frame repaired . This will help to make sure the bags trims . air bags will continue to provide supplemental RDo not install additional electrical / crash protection for occupants . electronic equipment on or near SRS components and wiring . security Safety guidelines for the seat belt , RKeep area between air bags and occupants Emergency Tensioning Device ( ETD ) free of objects ( e.g . packages , purses , and air bag umbrellas , etc . ) . Warning ! G RDo not hang items such as coat hangers and RDamaged seat belts or seat belts that have from the coat hooks or handles over the been subjected to stress in an accident door . These items may be thrown around in Safety must be replaced . Their anchoring points the vehicle and cause head and other must also be checked . Only use seat belts injuries when the window curtain air bag is installed or supplied by an authorized deployed . Mercedes - Benz Center . RAir bag system components will be hot after RAir bags and pyrotechnic Emergency an air bag has inflated . Do not touch them . Tensioning Devices ( ETDs ) contain RNever place your feet on the instrument perchlorate material , which may require panel , dashboard , or on the seat . Always special handling and regard for the keep both feet on the floor in front of the environment . Check with your local seat . government’s disposal guidelines . RImproper California residents , see repair work on the SRS creates a www.dtsc.ca.gov / HazardousWaste / risk of rendering the SRS inoperative or Perchlorate / index.cfm . causing unintended air bag deployment . Work on the SRS must therefore only be RAir bags and ETDs are designed to function performed by qualified technicians . on a one - time - only basis . An air bag or ETD Contact an authorized Mercedes - Benz that has deployed must be replaced . Center . RDo not pass seat belts over sharp edges . RFor your protection and the protection of They could tear . others , when scrapping the air bag unit or RDo not make any modification that could ETD , our safety instructions must be change the effectiveness of the seat belts . followed . These instructions are available RDo from any authorized Mercedes - Benz not bleach or dye seat belts as this may Center . severely weaken them . In a crash they may not be able to provide adequate protection . RGiven the considerable deployment speed , RNo required inflation volume , and the material modifications of any kind may be made of the air bags , there is the possibility of to any components or wiring of the SRS . abrasions or other , potentially more serious RDo no change or remove any component or injuries resulting from air bag deployment . part of the SRS . RDo not install additional trim material , seat If you sell your vehicle , we strongly covers , badges , etc . over the steering recommend that you inform the subsequent wheel hub , front passenger front air bag owner that the vehicle is equipped with SRS . cover , outboard sides of the seat Also refer them to the applicable section in the Operator’s Manual . Z
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204_AKB ; 3 ; 69 , en - US 2009 - 05 - 11T16 : 20 : 59 + 02 : 00 - Seite 40 d2ureepe , Version : 2.11.8.1 Occupant safety 40 stage inflation of the front passenger front air Front air bags bag . Observe Safety notes , see page 37 . G The air bags will not deploy in impacts which do not exceed the system’s preset deployment thresholds . You will then be security protected by the fastened seat belts . The front air bags will not deploy in the event of a rollover unless the vehicle’s rate of longitudinal deceleration or acceleration exceeds the preset deployment threshold andfor the front air bags . The front passenger front air bag will only Safetybe deployed if Rvehicles with OCS , USA only : the system , Driver’s front air bag : and front passenger based on OCS weight sensor readings , front air bag ; are designed to provide detects that the front passenger seat is increased protection for the driver and front occupied passenger against the risk of injuries to the head and thorax . Rthe 45 indicator lamp in the center console is not lit ( USA only : ( Y page 42 ) , Driver and front passenger front air bag and Canada only : ( Y page 46 ) ) driver’s side knee bag are deployed Rthe Rin impact exceeds a preset deployment the event of certain frontal impacts threshold Rif the system determines that air bag deployment can offer additional protection ! Vehicles with BabySmart ™ air bag to that provided by the seat belt deactivation system ( Canada only ) : Do not Rdepending place objects heavier than 20 lb ( 9 kg ) on on whether the respective seat the front passenger seat . This could cause belt is in use the front or side impact air bag on the front Rindependently of the side impact air bags , passenger side to deploy in a crash which pelvis air bags and / or the window curtain exceeds the system’s deployment air bags threshold . The front air bags in this vehicle have been Knee bag designed to inflate in two stages . This allows the air bags to have different rates of inflation . Knee bag = is designed to provide increased The rate of inflation is based on the vehicle protection for the driver against the risk of deceleration rate as assessed by the air bag injuries to the knees , thighs and lower legs . control unit . Knee bag = is located on the driver side Vehicles with OCS , USA only : The front lower instrument panel . It is designed to passenger front air bag deployment is operate together with the driver front air bag additionally influenced by the passenger’s in certain frontal impacts if the system weight category as identified by the Occupant determines that air bag deployment can offer Classification System ( OCS ) ( Y page 42 ) . additional protection to that provided by the seat belt . Knee bag = operates best in Vehicles with OCS , USA only : The lighter the front passenger - side occupant , the higher the conjunction with a properly positioned and vehicle deceleration rate required for second fastened seat belt .
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204_AKB ; 3 ; 69 , en - US 2009 - 05 - 11T16 : 20 : 59 + 02 : 00 - Seite 41 d2ureepe , Version : 2.11.8.1 Occupant safety 41 seat is empty and the front passenger seat Side impact air bags belt is not fastened . With the front passenger Observe Safety notes , see page 37 . G seat empty and the seat belt fastened , the front passenger side impact air bag will Warning ! G deploy independently of the empty seat . The pressure sensors for side impact air bag security Whether a seat belt is recognized as fastened control are located in the doors . Do not depends on whether or not the latch plate is modify any components of the doors or door properly inserted into the buckle . trim panels including , for example , the Side impact air bags : are not deployed in addition of door speakers . side impacts which do not exceed the and Improper repair work on the doors or the system’s deployment threshold . modification or addition of components to the Side impact air bags : will not deploy in the doors create a risk of rendering the side Safety event of a rollover unless the vehicle’s rate of impact air bags inoperative or causing lateral deceleration or acceleration exceeds unintended air bag deployment . Work on the the preset deployment threshold for side doors must therefore only be performed by impact air bags : . qualified technicians . Contact an authorized Mercedes - Benz Center . ! Vehicles with BabySmart ™ air bag deactivation system ( Canada only ) : Do not place objects heavier than 20 lb ( 9 kg ) on the front passenger seat . This could cause the front or side impact air bag on the front passenger side to deploy in a crash which exceeds the system’s deployment threshold . Warning ! G Only use seat covers which have been tested and approved by Mercedes - Benz for your vehicle model . Using other seat covers may Side impact air bags : are designed to interfere with or prevent the deployment of provide increased protection for the thorax the side impact air bags and / or pelvis air but not the head , neck and arms of the driver bags . Contact an authorized Mercedes - Benz or front passenger . Center for availability . The side impact air bags : are deployed Pelvis air bags Ron the impacted side of the vehicle Rin instances with a high rate of lateral Observe Safety notes , see page 37 . G vehicle deceleration or acceleration Pelvis air bags are not available on C 63 AMG . Rregardless of whether the seat belts on the impacted side of the vehicle are in use Rindependently of the front air bags Rindependently of the ETDs Vehicles with OCS ( USA only ) : The front passenger side impact air bag will not deploy if the OCS senses that the front passenger Z
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204_AKB ; 3 ; 69 , en - US 2009 - 05 - 11T16 : 20 : 59 + 02 : 00 - Seite 42 d2ureepe , Version : 2.11.8.1 Occupant safety 42 interfere with or prevent the deployment of the side impact air bags and / or pelvis air bags . Contact an authorized Mercedes - Benz Center for availability . security Window curtain air bags Observe Safety notes , see page 37 . G and Pelvis air bags : are designed to provide Safety increased protection for the pelvis . Pelvis air bags : are deployed Rin instances with a high rate of lateral vehicle deceleration or acceleration Ron the impacted side of the vehicle Rindependently of whether the seat belt is in use Window curtain air bags : are designed to provide increased protection for the head but Rindependently of the front air bags not the chest or arms . Rindependently of the ETDs Window curtain air bags : are deployed Vehicles with OCS , USA only : Front Ron the impacted side of the vehicle passenger pelvis air bag : will not deploy if Rin instances with a high rate of lateral the OCS senses that the front passenger seat vehicle deceleration or acceleration is empty and the front passenger seat belt is not fastened . With the front passenger seat Rindependently of the front air bags empty and the seat belt fastened , front Rregardless of whether the front passenger passenger pelvis air bag : will deploy seat is occupied independently of the empty seat . Whether a Rregardless seat belt is recognized as fastened depends of whether the seat belt on the on whether or not the latch plate is properly impacted side of the vehicle is in use inserted into the buckle . Window curtain air bags : are not deployed Pelvis air bags : are not deployed in side in impacts which do not exceed the system’s impacts which do not exceed the system’s deployment threshold . deployment threshold . Window curtain air bags : deploy in the area Pelvis air bags : will not deploy in the event indicated by the arrows . of a rollover unless the vehicle’s rate of lateral deceleration or acceleration exceeds the preset deployment threshold for pelvis air Occupant Classification System bags : . The Occupant Classification System ( OCS ) is Warning ! G standard equipment in USA . Only use seat covers which have been tested The OCS activates or deactivates the front and approved by Mercedes - Benz for your passenger front air bag automatically . The vehicle model . Using other seat covers may respective status is based on the classified
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204_AKB ; 3 ; 69 , en - US 2009 - 05 - 11T16 : 20 : 59 + 02 : 00 - Seite 43 d2ureepe , Version : 2.11.8.1 Occupant safety 43 occupant weight category determined by front passenger seat is classified as being weight sensor readings from the front empty . passenger seat . When the OCS senses that the front The system does not deactivate passenger seat occupant is classified as being up to or less than the weight of a typical Rthe front passenger side impact air bag security 12 - month - old child in a standard child Rthe pelvis air bag restraint , the 45 indicator lamp will Rthe window curtain air bag illuminate when the engine is started and remain illuminated , indicating that the front Rthe Emergency Tensioning Devices ( ETDs ) passenger front air bag is deactivated . and be classified correctly , the front passenger To When the OCS senses that the front must sit passenger seat is classified as being empty , Safety Rwith the seat belt properly fastened the 45 indicator lamp will illuminate Rin when the engine is started and remain a position that is as upright as possible illuminated , indicating that the front with the back against the seat backrest passenger front air bag is deactivated . Rwith the feet on the floor When the OCS senses that the front If the occupant’s weight is transferred to passenger seat occupant is classified as another object in the vehicle ( e.g . by leaning being heavier than the weight of a typical on armrests ) , the OCS may not be able to 12 - month - old child seated in a standard child properly approximate the occupant’s weight restraint or as being a small individual ( such category . as a young teenager or a small adult ) , the If your seat , including the trim cover and 45 indicator lamp will illuminate for cushion , needs to be serviced in any way , take approximately 6 seconds when the engine is the vehicle to an authorized Mercedes - Benz started and then , depending on occupant Center . weight sensor readings from the seat , remain Only seat accessories approved by illuminated or go out . With the 45 Mercedes - Benz may be used . indicator lamp illuminated , the front passenger front air bag is deactivated . With Both the driver and the front passenger the 45 indicator lamp out , the front should always use the 45 indicator passenger front air bag is activated . lamp as an indication of whether or not the front passenger is properly positioned . When the OCS senses that the front passenger seat occupant is classified as an Warning ! G adult or someone larger than a small If the 45 indicator lamp illuminates individual , the 45 indicator lamp will when an adult or someone larger than a small illuminate for approximately 6 seconds when individual is in the front passenger seat , have the engine is started and then go out , the front passenger reposition himself or indicating that the front passenger front air herself in the seat until the 45 bag is activated . indicator lamp goes out . If the 45 indicator lamp is illuminated , In the event of a collision , the air bag control the front passenger front air bag is unit will not allow front passenger front air bag deactivated and will not be deployed . deployment when the OCS has classified the front passenger seat occupant as weighting as much as or less than a typical 12 - month - old child in a standard child restraint or if the Z
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204_AKB ; 3 ; 69 , en - US 2009 - 05 - 11T16 : 20 : 59 + 02 : 00 - Seite 44 d2ureepe , Version : 2.11.8.1 Occupant safety 44 If the 45 indicator lamp is not Children can be killed or seriously injured by an inflating air bag . Note the following illuminated , the front passenger front air bag important information when circumstances is activated and will be deployed require you to place a child in the front Rin the event of certain frontal impacts passenger seat : Rif impact exceeds a preset securitydeployment RYour vehicle is equipped with air bag threshold technology designed to deactivate the front Rindependently of the side impact air bags passenger front air bag in your vehicle or pelvis air bag when the system senses the weight of a and typical 12 - month - old child or less along If the front passenger front air bag is with the weight of a standard appropriate deployed , the rate of inflation will be child restraint on the front passenger Safetyseat . influenced by RA child in a rear - facing child restraint on the Rthe rate of relevant vehicle deceleration as front passenger seat will be seriously assessed by the air bag control unit injured or even killed if the front passenger Rthe front passenger’s weight category as front air bag inflates in a collision which identified by the OCS could occur under some circumstances , even with the air bag technology installed For more information on air bag display in your vehicle . The only means to messages in the multifunction display , see completely eliminate this risk is to never ( Y page 272 ) . place a child in a rear - facing child restraint Warning ! G in the front seat . We therefore strongly recommend that you always place a child According to accident statistics , children are in a rear - facing child restraint in a backseat . safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating RIf you must install a rear - facing child position . Thus , we strongly recommend that restraint on the front passenger seat children be placed in the rear seats whenever because circumstances require you to do possible . Regardless of seating position , so , make sure the 45 indicator lamp children 12 years old and under must be is illuminated , indicating that the front seated and properly secured in an appropriate passenger front air bag is deactivated . infant restraint , toddler restraint , or booster Should the 45 indicator lamp not seat recommended for the size and weight of illuminate or go out while the restraint is the child . installed , please check installation . The infant or child restraint must be properly Periodically check the 45 indicator secured with the vehicle’s seat belt , the seat lamp while driving to make sure the belt and top tether strap , or lower anchors and 45 indicator lamp is illuminated . If top tether strap , fully in accordance with the the 45 indicator lamp goes out or child seat manufacturer’s instructions . remains out , do not transport a child on the Occupants , especially children , should always front passenger seat until the system has sit as upright as possible , wear the seat belt been repaired . properly and use an appropriately sized infant A child in a rear - facing child restraint on the restraint , toddler restraint , or booster seat front passenger seat will be seriously recommended for the size and weight of the child .
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204_AKB ; 3 ; 69 , en - US 2009 - 05 - 11T16 : 20 : 59 + 02 : 00 - Seite 45 d2ureepe , Version : 2.11.8.1 Occupant safety 45 injured or even killed if the front passenger front air bag inflates . RIf you have to place a child in a forward - facing child restraint on the front passenger seat , move the seat as far back as possible , security use the proper child restraint recommended for the age , size and weight of the child , and secure child restraint with the vehicle’s seat belt according to the child and seat manufacturer’s instructions . For children larger than the typical 12 - month - 45 indicator lamp : will be old child , the front passenger front air bag Safety illuminated , except with the SmartKey may or may not be activated . removed from the starter switch or with the starter switch in position 0 . Deployment of the driver front air bag does not mean that the front passenger front air Warning ! G bag also should have deployed . If the red SRS indicator lamp 6 in the The OCS may have determined instrument cluster and the 45 Rthat indicator lamp are lit at the same time , there the seat was empty or occupied by the is a malfunction in the OCS . The front weight up to or less than that of a typical passenger front air bag will be deactivated in 12 - month - old child seated in a standard this case . Have the system checked by child restraint – both of which are instances qualified technicians as soon as possible . where the system suppresses deployment Contact an authorized Mercedes - Benz of the front passenger front air bag even Center . though the impact met the criteria and was of sufficient severity to deploy the driver Only have the seat repaired or replaced at an front air bag authorized Mercedes - Benz Center . Rthat In order to ensure proper operation of the air the seat was occupied by a small bag system and OCS : individual ( such as a young teenager or a small adult ) or a child who weighs more RSit with the seat belt properly fastened in a than the weight of a typical 12 - month - old position that is as upright as possible with child in a standard child restraint – both of your back against the seat backrest . which are instances where the system may RWhile seated , an occupant should not suppress deployment of the front position him / herself in such a way as to passenger front air bag even though the cause the occupant’s weight to be lifted impact met the criteria and was of from the seat bottom as this may result in sufficient severity to deploy the driver front the OCS being unable to correctly air bag approximate the occupant’s weight category . RRead and observe all warnings in this chapter . Z
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204_AKB ; 3 ; 69 , en - US 2009 - 05 - 11T16 : 20 : 59 + 02 : 00 - Seite 46 d2ureepe , Version : 2.11.8.1 Occupant safety 46 OCS Self - test Warning ! G According to accident statistics , children are After turning the SmartKey in the starter safer when properly restrained in the rear switch to position 1 or 2 or pressing the seating positions than in the front seating KEYLESS - GO start / stop button once or position . Thus , we strongly recommend that twice , the 45 indicator lamp security children be placed in the rear seats whenever illuminates . If an adult occupant is properly possible . Regardless of seating position , sitting on the front passenger seat and the children 12 years old and under must be system classifies the occupant as an adult , seated and properly secured in an appropriate the 45 indicator lamp will illuminate infant restraint , toddler restraint , or andbooster and go out after approximately 6 seconds . seat recommended for the size and weight of If the seat is not occupied and the system the child . Safety classifies the front passenger seat as being The infant or child restraint must be properly empty , the 45 indicator lamp will secured with the vehicle’s seat belt , the seat illuminate and not go out . belt and top tether strap , or lower anchors and Warning ! G top tether strap , fully in accordance with the child seat manufacturer’s instructions . If the 45 indicator lamp does not illuminate , the system is not functioning . You Occupants , especially children , should always must contact an authorized Mercedes - Benz sit as upright as possible , wear the seat belt Center before seating any child on the front properly and use an appropriately sized infant passenger seat . restraint , toddler restraint , or booster seat recommended for the size and weight of the For more information , see the “ Practical child . hints � section ( Y page 308 ) . Children can be killed or seriously injured by Warning ! G an inflating air bag . Note the following important information when circumstances Never place anything between seat cushion require you to place a child in the front and child seat ( e.g . pillow ) , since it reduces passenger seat : the effectiveness of the OCS . The bottom and back of the child seat must make full contact RChildren 12 years old and under must never with the passenger seat cushion and ride in the front seat , except in a Mercedes - backrest . Benz authorized BabySmart ™ compatible If necessary , adjust the tilt of the passenger child seat , which operates with the seat backrest . BabySmart ™ system installed in the vehicle to deactivate the front passenger front air An incorrectly mounted child seat could cause bag when it is installed properly . Otherwise injuries to the child in case of an accident , they will be struck by the air bag when it instead of increasing protection for the child . inflates in a crash . If this happens , serious Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for or fatal injury will result . installation of child seats . RA child in a rear - facing child restraint on the front passenger seat will be seriously injured or even killed if the front passenger BabySmart ™ air bag deactivation front air bag inflates in a collision which system could occur under some circumstances , BabySmart ™ air bag deactivation system The even with the air bag technology installed is standard equipment in Canada . in your vehicle . The only means to
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204_AKB ; 3 ; 69 , en - US 2009 - 05 - 11T16 : 20 : 59 + 02 : 00 - Seite 47 d2ureepe , Version : 2.11.8.1 Occupant safety 47 completely eliminate this risk is to never indicator lamp go out while the restraint is place a child in a rear - facing child restraint installed , please check installation . If the in the front seat . We therefore strongly 45 indicator lamp remains out , do not recommend that you always place a child use the BabySmart ™ restraint to transport a in a rear - facing child restraint in a backseat . child on the front passenger seat until the security system has been repaired . RIf you must install a BabySmart ™ compatible rear - facing child restraint on the front passenger seat because circumstances require you to do so , make and sure the 45 indicator lamp is illuminated , indicating that the front passenger front air bag is deactivated . Safety Should the 45 indicator lamp not illuminate or go out while the restraint is installed , please check installation . Periodically check the 45 indicator lamp while driving to make sure the 45 indicator lamp is illuminated . If Special BabySmart ™ compatible child seats , the 45 indicator lamp goes out or designed for use with the Mercedes - Benz remains out , do not transport a child on the system , are required for use with the front passenger seat until the system has BabySmart ™ air bag deactivation system . been repaired . Please contact an authorized Mercedes - Benz A child in a rear - facing child restraint on the Center for information on availability . With front passenger seat will be seriously the special child seat installed properly , the injured or even killed if the front passenger front passenger front air bag will not deploy . front air bag inflates . 45 indicator lamp : will be RIf you have to place a child in a forward - illuminated , except with the SmartKey facing child restraint on the front passenger removed from the starter switch or with the seat , move the seat as far back as possible , starter switch in position 0 . use the proper child restraint The system does not deactivate recommended for the age , size and weight Rthe side impact air bag of the child , and secure child restraint with Rthe the vehicle’s seat belt according to the child pelvis air bag seat manufacturer’s instructions . Rthe window curtain air bag Rthe Emergency Tensioning Device ( ETD ) Warning ! G When using a BabySmart ™ compatible child Self - test BabySmart ™ without special seat on the front passenger seat , the front child seat installed passenger front air bag will not deploy only if the 45 indicator lamp remains After turning the SmartKey in the starter illuminated . switch to position 1 or 2 or pressing the Please be sure to check the 45 KEYLESS - GO start / stop button once or indicator lamp every time you use a twice , the 45 indicator lamp comes BabySmart ™ compatible child seat on the on for approximately 6 seconds and then front passenger seat . Should the 45 goes out . Z
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204_AKB ; 3 ; 69 , en - US 2009 - 05 - 11T16 : 20 : 59 + 02 : 00 - Seite 48 d2ureepe , Version : 2.11.8.1 Occupant safety 48 If the 45 indicator lamp should not Seat belts come on or is continuously lit , the system is Safety notes not functioning . You must see an authorized Mercedes - Benz Center before seating any The use of seat belts and infant and child child on the front passenger seat . More restraint systems is required by law in all 50 security information can be found in the “ Practical states , the District of Columbia , the U.S . hints � section ( Y page 307 ) . territories and all Canadian provinces . Even where this is not the case , all vehicle Warning ! G occupants should have their seat belts Do not place powered - on laptops , mobile and fastened whenever the vehicle is in motion . phones , electronic tags such as those used in ski passes and like electronic devices on the i See “ Children in the vehicle � Safety front passenger seat . Signals from such ( Y page 54 ) for information on devices may interfere with the BabySmart ™ Rinfants and children traveling with you in air bag deactivation system . Such signal the vehicle interference may cause the 45 Rrestraint systems for infants and children indicator lamp not to come on during self - test . The SRS indicator lamp 6 and / or the Warning ! G 45 indicator lamp could be Always fasten your seat belt before driving off . continuously lit , indicating that the system is Always make sure all of your passengers are not functioning . The front passenger front air properly restrained . You and your passengers bag could deploy inadvertently or fail to should always wear seat belts . deploy in an accident . Failure to wear and properly fasten and position your seat belt greatly increases your Warning ! G risk of injuries and their likely severity in an The BabySmart ™ air bag deactivation system accident . will ONLY work with a special child seat If you are ever in an accident , your injuries can designed to operate with it . It will not work be considerably more severe without your with child seats which are not BabySmart ™ seat belt properly buckled . Without your seat compatible . belt buckled , you are much more likely to hit Never place anything between seat cushion the interior of the vehicle or be ejected from and child seat ( e.g . pillow ) , since it reduces it . You can be seriously injured or killed . the effectiveness off the BabySmart ™ air bag In the same crash , the possibility of injury or deactivation system . The bottom of the child death is lessened if you are properly wearing seat must make full contact with the front your seat belt . The air bags can only protect passenger seat cushion . An incorrectly as intended if the occupants are properly mounted child seat could cause injuries to the wearing their seat belts . child in case of an accident , instead of protecting the child . Warning ! G Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat installation of special child seats . backrest in an excessively reclined position as this can be dangerous . You could slide under the seat belt in a collision . If you slide under it , the seat belt would apply force at the abdomen or neck . That could cause serious or even fatal injuries . The seat backrest and
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204_AKB ; 3 ; 69 , en - US 2009 - 05 - 11T16 : 20 : 59 + 02 : 00 - Seite 49 d2ureepe , Version : 2.11.8.1 Occupant safety 49 seat belt provide the best restraint when the SRS ( driver front air bag , driver side knee wearer is in a position that is as upright as bag , front passenger front air bag , side possible and the seat belt is properly impact air bags , pelvis air bags , window positioned on the body . curtain air bags for side windows ) , Emergency Tensioning Devices ( ETDs ) , security Warning ! G seat belt force limiters , and front seat knee Never let more people ride in the vehicle than bolsters . there are seat belts available . Make sure The system is designed to enhance the everyone riding in the vehicle is correctly protection offered to properly belted restrained with a separate seat belt . Never occupants in certain frontal ( front air bags , and use a seat belt for more than one person at a driver’s side knee bag , and ETDs ) and side time . ( side impact air bags , pelvis air bags , Safety window curtain air bags , and ETDs ) impacts Warning ! G which exceed preset deployment Damaged seat belts or seat belts that have thresholds . been subjected to stress in an accident must RNever wear the shoulder belt under your be replaced . Also , the seat belt anchoring arm , against your neck or off your shoulder . points must be checked . In a frontal crash , your body would move Only use seat belts which have been approved too far forward . That would increase the by Mercedes - Benz . chance of head and neck injuries . The seat Do not make any modifications to the seat belt would also apply too much force to the belts . This can lead to unintended activation ribs or abdomen , which could severely of the ETDs or to their failure to activate when injure internal organs such as your liver or necessary . spleen . Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may Adjust the seat belt so that the shoulder severely weaken them . In a crash they may section is located as close as possible to not be able to provide adequate protection . the middle of the shoulder . It should not touch the neck . Never pass the shoulder Have all work carried out only by qualified portion of the seat belt under your arm . technicians . Contact an authorized Mercedes - Benz Center . RPosition the lap belt as low as possible on your hips and not across the abdomen . If Proper use of seat belts the lap belt is positioned across your abdomen , it could cause serious injuries in Warning ! G a crash . USE SEAT BELTS PROPERLY RNever wear seat belts over rigid or RSeat belts can only protect when used breakable objects in or on your clothing , properly . Never wear seat belts in any other such as eyeglasses , pens , keys etc . , as way than as described in this section , as these might cause injuries . that could result in serious injuries in case RMake sure the seat belt is always fitted of an accident . snugly . Take special care of this when REach occupant should wear their seat belt wearing loose clothing . at all times , because seat belts help reduce RNever use a seat belt for more than one the likelihood of and potential severity of person at a time . Do not fasten a seat belt injuries in accidents , including rollovers . The integrated restraint system includes Z
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204_AKB ; 3 ; 69 , en - US 2009 - 05 - 11T16 : 20 : 59 + 02 : 00 - Seite 50 d2ureepe , Version : 2.11.8.1 Occupant safety 50 around a person and another person or children 12 years old and under must be other objects at the same time . seated and properly secured in an appropriately sized infant restraint , toddler RSeat belts should not be worn twisted . In a restraint , or booster seat recommended for crash , you would not have the full width of the size and weight of the child . For additional the seat belt to distribute impact forces . security information , see “ Children in the vehicle � . The twisted seat belt against your body A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is could cause injuries . significantly increased if the child restraints RPregnant women should also always use a are not properly secured in the vehicle and / lap / shoulder belt . The lap belt portion or the child is not properly secured in the andchild should be positioned as low as possible on restraint . the hips to avoid any possible pressure on Safety the abdomen . Warning ! G RPlace the seat backrest in a position that is Vehicles with BabySmart ™ air bag as upright as possible . deactivation system , Canada only : Children 12 years old and under must never ride in the RCheck your seat belt during travel to make front seat , except in a Mercedes - Benz sure it is properly positioned . authorized BabySmart ™ compatible child RNever place your feet on the instrument seat , which operates with the BabySmart ™ panel , dashboard , or on the seat . Always system installed in the vehicle to deactivate keep both feet on the floor in front of the the front passenger front air bag when it is seat . installed properly . Otherwise they will be RWhen using a seat belt to secure infant struck by the air bag when it inflates in a restraints , toddler restraints , or children in crash . If this happens , serious or fatal injury booster seats , always follow the child seat will result . manufacturer’s instructions . Warning ! G Do not pass seat belts over sharp edges . They could tear . Do not allow the seat belt to get caught in the door or in the seat adjustment mechanism . This could damage the seat belt . Never attempt to make modifications to seat belts . This could impair the effectiveness of the seat belts . Fastening the seat belts Warning ! G According to accident statistics , children are safer when properly restrained in the rear X With a smooth motion , pull the seat belt out seating positions than in the front seating of seat belt outlet : . position . Thus , we strongly recommend that X Place the shoulder portion of the seat belt children be placed in the rear seats whenever across the top of your shoulder and the lap possible . Regardless of seating position , portion across your hips .
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204_AKB ; 3 ; 69 , en - US 2009 - 05 - 11T16 : 20 : 59 + 02 : 00 - Seite 51 d2ureepe , Version : 2.11.8.1 Occupant safety 51 X Push latch plate ; into buckle = until it Releasing the seat belts clicks . X Press seat belt release button ? X If necessary , adjust the seat belt to the ( Y page 50 ) . correct height ( Y page 51 ) . Allow the retractor to completely rewind X If necessary , tighten the lap portion to a the seat belt by guiding latch plate ; security snug fit by pulling shoulder portion up . ( Y page 50 ) . All lap / shoulder belts except the driver’s seat ! Make sure the seat belt retracts belt have special seat belt retractors to completely . Otherwise the seat belt and / or secure child restraints properly . For more latch plate could get caught or pinched in and information on special seat belt retractors , the door or in the seat mechanism . This can see “ Infant and child restraint systems � damage the seat belt and impair its ( Y page 55 ) . Safety effectiveness , and / or cause damage to the To release the seat belt with seat belt release door and / or door trim panel . Such damage button ? , see ( Y page 51 ) . is not covered by the Mercedes - Benz Limited Warranty . Seat belt outlet height adjustment Damaged seat belts must be replaced . You can adjust the height of the seat belt Contact an authorized Mercedes - Benz outlet for the driver’s and front passenger Center . seat . Enhanced seat belt reminder system When the engine is started , the seat belt telltale 7 will always illuminate for 6 seconds to remind you and your passengers to fasten your seat belts . If the driver’s seat belt is not fastened when the engine is started , an additional warning chime will sound . The warning chime goes out after approximately 6 seconds or once the driver’s seat belt is fastened . If after these 6 seconds the driver’s or the X Raising : Slide the seat belt outlet height front passenger’s seat belt ( with the front adjuster upward . passenger seat occupied ) is not fastened with The seat belt outlet height adjuster front doors closed , engages in different positions . Rthe seat belt telltale 7 remains X Lowering : Press and hold release illuminated for as long as either the driver’s button : . or front passenger’s seat belt is not X Slide the seat belt outlet height adjuster fastened . downward . Rand if the vehicle speed once exceeds X Release release button : and make sure 15 mph ( 25 km / h ) , the seat belt telltale the seat belt outlet height adjuster engages 7 starts flashing and a warning chime into place . sounds with increasing intensity for a maximum of 60 seconds or until the driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt are fastened . Z
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204_AKB ; 3 ; 69 , en - US 2009 - 05 - 11T16 : 20 : 59 + 02 : 00 - Seite 52 d2ureepe , Version : 2.11.8.1 Occupant safety 52 If you and / or your passenger release the limiters , when activated , are employed to seat belt during driving , the seat belt help reduce the peak force exerted by the telltale 7 starts flashing and the seat belts on occupants during a crash . chime sounds as described before . warning i ETDs do not correct an incorrect seat The If the driver’s or the front passenger’s seat position or incorrectly worn seat belts . security belt remains unfastened after 60 seconds , The ETDs do not pull occupants back the warning chime stops sounding , the seat toward the seat backrest . belt telltale 7 stops flashing but Warning ! G continues to be illuminated . Pyrotechnic ETDs that were activated must andbe After a vehicle standstill , the warning chime replaced . is reactivated and the seat belt telltale 7 is flashing again if the vehicle speed For your safety , when disposing of Safetythe once exceeds 15 mph ( 25 km / h ) . pyrotechnic ETDs always follow our safety instructions . These are available at any The seat belt telltale 7 will only go out if authorized Mercedes - Benz Center . both the driver’s and the front passenger’s seat belt ( with the front passenger seat occupied ) are fastened , or the vehicle is NECK - PRO active front head standing still and a front door is opened . restraints ( except C 63 AMG ) For more information , see “ Practical hints � ( Y page 301 ) . The NECK - PRO active front head restraints are intended to offer the driver and front Emergency Tensioning Device ( ETD ) , passenger increased protection from seat belt force limiter whiplash - type injuries . In the event of a rear - end collision , the NECK - PRO active front head The seat belts for the front seats and rear restraints on the front seats are designed to outer seats are equipped with ETDs and seat move forward in the direction of travel . They belt force limiters . thus provide the head with increased support The ETDs are designed to activate in the earlier on in the collision sequence . The following cases : NECK - PRO active front head restraints will Rin move forward whether the seats are occupied frontal or rear - end impacts exceeding or not . the system’s preset deployment threshold Rin side impacts exceeding the system’s Warning ! G preset deployment threshold on the far Do not attach any objects ( e.g . hangers ) to the side of the impact head restraint posts . Otherwise , the NECK - Rif PRO active front head restraints may not be the restraint systems are operational and able to function properly or offer the intended functioning correctly , see “ SRS indicator degree of protection they were designed for lamp � ( Y page 36 ) in the event of a rear - end collision . The ETDs for the front seats will only activate if the front seat belts are fastened ( latch plate Warning ! G properly inserted into buckle ) . Only use seat or head restraint covers which The ETDs for the rear seats will activate with have been tested and approved by Mercedes - or without the respective seat belts fastened . Benz for your vehicle model . In an impact , the ETDs remove slack from the Using other seat or head restraint covers may seat belts in such a way that the seat belts fit interfere with or prevent the activation of the more snugly against the body . Seat belt force
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204_AKB ; 3 ; 69 , en - US 2009 - 05 - 11T16 : 20 : 59 + 02 : 00 - Seite 53 d2ureepe , Version : 2.11.8.1 Occupant safety 53 Rrear NECK - PRO active front head restraints and / view mirror adjustment or the deployment of the front side impact air Rfastening of seat belts bags or pelvis air bags . Contact an authorized Mercedes - Benz Center for availability . security When the NECK - PRO active front head restraints have been triggered in an accident , the NECK - PRO active front head restraints must be reset . Otherwise , the NECK - PRO and active front head restraints cannot offer any additional protection in the event of another Safety rear - end collision . For information on resetting the activated NECK - PRO active front head restraints , see “ Resetting activated head restraints � ( Y page 311 ) . You cannot remove the NECK - PRO active front head restraints . Warning ! G For your protection , drive only with properly positioned head restraints . Steering wheel Adjust the head restraint so that it is as close to the head as possible and the center of the Observe Safety notes , see page 84 . G head restraint supports the back of the head X Position steering wheel : properly . See at eye level . This will reduce the potential for ( Y page 85 ) for manual adjustment and injury to the head and neck in the event of an ( Y page 85 ) for electrical adjustment . accident or similar situation . Make sure : For information on head restraint adjustment , RYou can reach the steering wheel with your see “ Head restraint height � ( Y page 82 ) , or arms slightly bent at the elbows . see “ Head restraint fore and aft adjustment � ( Y page 82 ) . RYou can move your legs freely . RAll displays ( including malfunction and indicator lamps ) on the instrument cluster Correct driver seat adjustment are clearly visible . Warning ! G In order to avoid possible loss of vehicle Seat belt control the following must be done before the Observe Safety notes , see page 48 . G vehicle is put into motion : X Fasten and position your seat belt ; Rseat adjustment correctly ( Y page 50 ) . Rhead restraint adjustment Rsteering wheel adjustment Z
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204_AKB ; 3 ; 69 , en - US 2009 - 05 - 11T16 : 20 : 59 + 02 : 00 - Seite 54 d2ureepe , Version : 2.11.8.1 Occupant safety 54 Make sure : Children in the vehicle RThe seat belt is always fitted snugly . Safety notes RAdjust the seat belt so that the shoulder If an infant or child is traveling with you in the section is located as close as possible to vehicle : the middle of the shoulder . security X Secure the child using an infant or child RPlace the lap portion of the seat belt as low appropriate to the age and size of restraint as possible on your hips . the child . X Make sure the infant or child is properly Seat and head andrestraint secured at all times while the vehicle is in motion . Observe Safety notes , see page 79 . G Safety X Position seat = and head restraint Warning ! G properly . See ( Y page 80 ) for seat and When leaving the vehicle , always remove the head restraint adjustment . SmartKey from the starter switch . Always Observe the following points : take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle . Do not leave children unattended in RAlways be in a properly seated position . the vehicle , even if they are secured in a child RThe position should be as far rearward from restraint system , or with access to an the front air bag in the steering wheel as unlocked vehicle . A child’s unsupervised possible , while still permitting proper access to a vehicle could result in an accident operation of vehicle controls . and / or serious personal injury . The children RAdjust the seat to a comfortable seating could position that still allows you to reach the Rinjure themselves on parts of the vehicle accelerator / brake pedal safely . Rbe seriously or fatally injured through RThe seat must be adjusted so that you can excessive exposure to extreme heat or cold correctly fasten and position your seat belt . Rinjure themselves or cause an accident with RThe seat backrest must be in a position that vehicle equipment that can be operated is as nearly upright as possible . even if the SmartKey is removed from the RAdjust the seat cushion so that the front starter switch or removed from the vehicle , edge of the seat cushion lightly supports such as seat adjustment , steering wheel your legs . adjustment , or the memory function RAdjust the head restraint so that it is as If children open a door , they could injure other close to the head as possible and the persons or get out of the vehicle and injure center of the head restraint supports the themselves or be injured by following traffic . back of the head at eye level . Do not expose the child restraint system to direct sunlight . The child restraint system’s RNever place hands under the seat or near metal parts , for example , could become very any moving parts while the seat is being hot , and the child could be burned by these adjusted . parts . Warning ! G Do not carry heavy or hard objects in the passenger compartment or trunk unless they are firmly secured in place .
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204_AKB ; 3 ; 69 , en - US 2009 - 05 - 11T16 : 20 : 59 + 02 : 00 - Seite 55 d2ureepe , Version : 2.11.8.1 Occupant safety 55 Warning ! Unsecured or improperly positioned cargo G increases a child’s risk of injury in the event Never release the seat belt buckle while the of vehicle is in motion , since the special seat belt Rstrong braking maneuvers retractor will be deactivated . Rsudden changes of direction security i Information on child seats with mounting Ran accident fittings for tether anchorages ( Y page 57 ) . Infant and child restraint systems For information on LATCH - type ( ISOFIX ) and child seat anchors ( Y page 58 ) . Observe Safety notes , see page 54 . G The use of infant or child restraints is required We recommend all infants and children be Safety by law in all 50 states , the District of properly restrained at all times while the Columbia , the U.S . territories and all vehicle is in motion . Canadian provinces . Canada only : Infants and small children should be seated Only use a BabySmart ™ compatible child in an appropriate infant or child restraint restraint for the front passenger seat in this system . They must be properly secured in vehicle . accordance with the manufacturer’s All lap / shoulder belts except the driver’s seat instructions for the child restraint . All infant belt have special seat belt retractors for or child restraint systems must comply with secure fastening of child restraints . U.S . Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards To fasten a child restraint , follow the child 213 and 225 and Canadian Motor Vehicle restraint manufacturer’s instructions for Safety Standards 213 and 210.2 . mounting . A statement by the child restraint To activate the special seat belt retractor : manufacturer of compliance with these X standards can be found on the instruction Pull the shoulder belt out completely and label on the restraint and in the instruction let it retract . manual provided with the restraint . During seat belt retraction , a ratcheting When using any infant restraint , toddler sound can be heard to indicate that the restraint , or booster seat , make sure to special seat belt retractor is activated . carefully read and follow all manufacturer’s The seat belt is now locked . instructions for installation and use . X Push down on child restraint to take up any Please read and observe warning labels slack . affixed to the inside of the vehicle and to To deactivate the special seat belt retractor : infant or child restraints . X Release the seat belt buckle and let the Warning ! G seat belt retract completely . According to accident statistics , children are The seat belt can then again be used in the safer when properly restrained in the rear usual manner . seating positions than in the front seating To deactivate the special seat belt retractor position . Thus , we strongly recommend that for the front passenger seat , the front children be placed in the rear seats whenever passenger seat must be in the most backward possible . Regardless of seating position , position . children 12 years old and under must be seated and properly secured in an appropriate Z
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204_AKB ; 3 ; 69 , en - US 2009 - 05 - 11T16 : 20 : 59 + 02 : 00 - Seite 56 d2ureepe , Version : 2.11.8.1 Occupant safety 56 RA infant restraint , toddler restraint , or booster child in a rear - facing child restraint on the seat recommended for the size and weight of front passenger seat will be seriously the child . injured or even killed if the front passenger front air bag inflates in a collision which The infant or child restraint must be properly could occur under some circumstances , secured with the vehicle’s seat belt , the seat security even with the air bag technology installed belt and top tether strap , or lower anchors and in your vehicle . The only means to top tether strap , fully in accordance with the completely eliminate this risk is to never child seat manufacturer’s instructions . place a child in a rear - facing child restraint Occupants , especially children , should always in the front seat . We therefore strongly and sit as upright as possible , wear the seat belt recommend that you always place a child properly and use an appropriately sized infant in a rear - facing child restraint in a backseat . restraint , toddler restraint , or booster Safetyseat RIf recommended for the size and weight of the you must install a rear - facing child child . restraint on the front passenger seat because circumstances require you to do Children can be killed or seriously injured by so , make sure the 45 indicator lamp an inflating air bag . Note the following is illuminated , indicating that the front important information when circumstances passenger front air bag is deactivated . require you to place a child in the front Should the 45 indicator lamp not passenger seat : illuminate or go out while the restraint is RUSA only : Your vehicle is equipped with air installed , please check installation . bag technology designed to deactivate the Periodically check the 45 indicator front passenger front air bag in your vehicle lamp while driving to make sure the when the system senses the weight of a 45 indicator lamp is illuminated . If typical 12 - month - old child or less along the 45 indicator lamp goes out or with the weight of a standard appropriate remains out , do not transport a child on the child restraint on the front passenger seat . front passenger seat until the system has RUSA only : For children larger than the been repaired . typical 12 - month - old child , the front A child in a rear - facing child restraint on the passenger front air bag may or may not be front passenger seat will be seriously activated . Always make sure the injured or even killed if the front passenger 45 indicator lamp is illuminated , front air bag inflates . indicating that the front passenger front air RIf you have to place a child in a forward - bag is deactivated . facing child restraint on the front passenger RCanada only : Children 12 years old and seat , move the seat as far back as possible , under must never ride in the front seat , use the proper child restraint except in a Mercedes - Benz authorized recommended for the age , size and weight BabySmart ™ compatible child seat , which of the child , and secure child restraint with operates with the BabySmart ™ system the vehicle’s seat belt according to the child installed in the vehicle to deactivate the seat manufacturer’s instructions . front passenger front air bag when it is installed properly . Otherwise they will be Warning ! G struck by the air bag when it inflates in a Infants and small children should never share crash . If this happens , serious or fatal injury a seat belt with another occupant . During an will result . accident , they could be crushed between the occupant and seat belt .
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204_AKB ; 3 ; 69 , en - US 2009 - 05 - 11T16 : 20 : 59 + 02 : 00 - Seite 57 d2ureepe , Version : 2.11.8.1 Occupant safety 57 A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is significantly increased if the child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle and / or the child is not properly secured in the child restraint . security Children too big for a toddler restraint must ride in seats using regular seat belts . Position shoulder belt across chest and shoulder , not face or neck . A booster seat may be necessary to achieve proper seat belt and positioning for children over 41 lb ( 18 kg ) until X Move the respective head restraint : to they reach a height where a lap / shoulder belt Safety its uppermost position ( Y page 83 ) . fits properly without a booster . X Lift up anchorage ring cover ; from When the child restraint is not in use , remove it from the vehicle or secure it with the seat anchorage ring = . belt to prevent the child restraint from becoming a projectile in the event of an accident . Installation of infant and child restraint systems Observe Safety notes , see page 54 . G Warning ! G Always lock the seat backrests in their upright position when the rear seats are occupied by passengers . Lock the seat backrests in their X Guide top tether strap A between head upright position before installing top tether restraint : and top of the seat backrest . straps or when the extended cargo X Securely fasten hook ? , which is part of compartment is not in use . Make sure that top tether strap A , to anchorage ring = . seat backrests are secured properly by Make sure pushing and pulling on the seat backrests . If a seat backrest is not locked properly , the Rhook ? is attached to anchorage ring = seat backrest could fold . The child seat would beyond the safety catch , as illustrated no longer be supported properly or positioned Rtop tether strap A is not twisted to provide its intended benefit . That could Rhead cause serious or even fatal injuries . restraint : is installed ( if removable ) and positioned such that top tether strap This vehicle is equipped with tether A can pass freely between head anchorages for a top tether strap at each of restraint : and top of the seat backrest the rear seating positions . X Lower head restraint : if necessary Top tether straps enable an additional ( Y page 83 ) . connection to be made between child restraint systems secured with LATCH - type ( ISOFIX ) anchors and rear seats . This can further reduce the risk of injury . Z
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204_AKB ; 3 ; 69 , en - US 2009 - 05 - 11T16 : 20 : 59 + 02 : 00 - Seite 58 d2ureepe , Version : 2.11.8.1 Occupant safety 58 Vehicles with non - foldable rear bench seat : Once hook ? is attached , the child restraint The LATCH - type ( ISOFIX ) anchors are itself can be secured . blended with covers . Vehicles with split rear X Install the child restraint system and bench seat : The LATCH - type ( ISOFIX ) anchors tighten top tether strap A according to the are located between the seat cushion and the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions . security backrest . After removing the child restraint system and top tether strap A : X Pull down and close anchorage ring cover ; from respective anchorage andring = . Safety Child seat anchors – LATCH - type ( ISOFIX ) Observe Safety notes , see page 54 . G Warning ! G Non - foldable rear bench seat Children too big for a toddler restraint must Information sign : indicates the position of ride in seats using regular seat belts . Position anchor = . shoulder belt across chest and shoulder , not X Remove anchorage ring covers ; from face or neck . anchors = by pulling it in direction of A booster seat may be necessary to achieve arrow . proper seat belt positioning for children over X Store anchorage ring covers ; , for 41 lb ( 18 kg ) until they reach a height where example in the storage compartment of the a lap / shoulder belt fits properly without a rear center armrest . booster . Install child seat according to manufacturer’s instructions . The child seat must be firmly attached to both anchors . An incorrectly mounted child seat may come loose during an accident which could result in serious injury or death to the child . Damaged or impact damaged child seats or child seat mounting fittings must be replaced . Each rear outer seat has two LATCH - type Split rear bench seat , child seat anchors ( ISOFIX ) anchors for the installation of a LATCH - type ( ISOFIX ) child seat with matching mounting fittings . Non - LATCH - type ( ISOFIX ) child seats may also be used and can be installed using the vehicle’s seat belt system . Install child seat according to the manufacturer’s instructions .