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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 name. Further, it exemplifies your desire to own an automobile that will be as easy as possible to operate and provide years of service.

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Contents

Introduction

Product information .......................... 7Operators manual ............................. 8Where to find it ................................ 13Reporting Safety Defects ................ 15

Instruments and controls

Instruments and controls ............... 18Center console ..............................20Overhead control panel ............... 21

Operation

Vehicle keys ...Start lock-out .General notes o

central lockiCentral locking

Radio frequeinfrared remOpening andwindows androof from out

Panic button ................................. 32Mechanical keys .......................... 32

Doors ................................................. 33Central locking switch .................... 35

Automatic central locking .......... 36Emergency unlocking in

case of accident .......................... 36Trunk ................................................. 37Trunk lamp ....................................... 39Trunk lid release switch ................ 40Trunk lid emergency release .........41

Seat belts ...........................................58Seat belt nonusage warning system ............................59

BabySmartTM airbag deactivation system ....................65

Self-test BabySmartTM without special child seat installed .........66

Supplemental restraint system (SRS) ................................66

Emergency tensioning retractor (ETR) .............................67

.........................................68delines for the emergency tensioning nd airbag ..................... 74 child ystems .......................... 76lescoping olumn ..........................79

view mirror ..................80r view mirrors ............. 81cluster ...........................84

ps in the nt cluster ......................86

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...................................26n the ng system ...............26 system ...................27ncy and ote control ...............27 closing sliding/pop-up side .......................... 31

Trunk lid emergency release ........ 42Antitheft alarm system ................... 43Tow-away alarm ............................... 44Power seats, front ............................ 45

Front head restraints ...................51Rear head restraints .................... 52

Backrest ............................................ 54Multicontour seat ............................ 55Heated seats ..................................... 56Seat belts and integrated

restraint system .......................... 58

Airbags .....Safety guiseat belt, retractor aInfant andrestraint s

Adjusting testeering c

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Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display .................90

Trip and main odometer and sub menu ..............................94

Audio systems ..................................95Radio ..............................................95CD player .......................................96Cassette player .............................97

Telephone ..........................................98Telephone book .....Redialing ................Incoming call .........

Navigation system .....Trip computer ............Malfunction message

memory .................Individual settings ....Setting the audio voluFlexible service systeEngine oil level indicaEngine oil consumptio

Exterior lamp switch ...................... 116Night security illumination .......... 117Headlamp cleaning system ........... 118Combination switch ....................... 119Hazard warning flasher

switch ..........................................121Automatic climate control ............ 122

Display and controls ................. 124Basic setting -

Interior lighting ............................. 151Rear window sunshade ................. 152Sun visors ....................................... 152Illuminated vanity mirrors ........... 153Interior ............................................ 153Storage compartments,

armrest and cup holder ........... 153Glove box ..................................... 154

Ashtrays .......................................... 157........................... 159a split folding st ..................... 160

ns ..................... 162gs ..................... 163 ell .................... 164

l ........................ 164 ......................... 165r ....................... 166...........................170

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.....................104 ..................... 106..................... 108me ...............110m (FSS) .......111tor ...............114n .................115

automatic mode ......................... 124Economy ...................................... 125Special settings .......................... 125Rear window defroster .............. 126Air recirculation ........................ 127Residual engine heat utilization ........................... 127Dust filter .................................... 128

Audio and telephone, operation .................................... 129

Power windows .............................. 147Sliding/pop-up roof ....................... 149

Lighter ..................Enlarged cargo are

rear seat backreLoading instructioCargo tie down rinParcel net in front

passenger footwTelephone, generaCellular telephoneGarage door openeSki sack ................

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Driving

Control and operation of radio transmitters ..................... 176

The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km) .................................177

Maintenance ...................................177Catalytic converter ........................ 178Emission control ............................179Tele Aid ........................................... 180Steering lock ................................... 190Starting and tu

the engine .Automatic tranParking brake Driving instruc

Drive sensiblDrinking andPedals ..........Power assistaBrakes .........

Driving off ................................... 205Parking ........................................ 206Tires ............................................. 206Snow chains ............................... 209Winter driving instructions ................................ 209Deep water ...................................210Passenger compartment ............211Traveling abroad .........................211

Cruise control .................................212Brake assist system

Instrument cluster display

Malfunction and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster ....................226

On-board diagnostic system Check engine malfunction indicator lamp .............................226Brake warning lamp ..................227Supplemental restraint system (SRS) indicator lamp ..................228Fuel reserve and fuel cap

t warning ....................228 stability program arning lamp ...............229malfunction lamp .............................229nction

lamp .............................229g steering column

lamp .............................230arning lamp .............230


rning off ................................. 192smission ............... 193.................................202tions ......................203y save fuel .........203 driving .................203.................................203nce ........................204.................................204

(BAS) ...........................................214Antilock brake system

(ABS) ...........................................216Electronic stability program

(ESP) ............................................218What you should know

at the gas station ...................... 222Check regularly and

before a long trip ...................... 224

placemenElectronic(ESP) wBAS/ESP indicator ABS malfuindicator Telescopinindicator Seat belt w

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Malfunction and indicator lamps in the center console ...........................231

AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp .....231Malfunction and

warning messages in the multifunction display ...............232

DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (engine control unit) ..................233DISPLAY DEFECTIV(several systems) ...BATTERY/ALTERNAABS-SYSTEM ..........BRAKE ASSIST ......BRAKE LINING WEBRAKE FLUID ........PARKING BRAKE ..ENGINE FAN ..........COOLANT (coolant level) ........COOLANT TEMP. (coolant temperaturLIGHTING SYSTEMLIGHT SENSOR ......

STEER. WHEEL ADJUST. .......... 241ENGINE OIL LEVEL ................... 242ELEC. STABIL. PROGRAM. (Electronic stability program) ..................................... 243REMOVE KEY ............................. 243WASHER FLUID ......................... 244TELE AID ..................................... 245

Windshield and headlamp washer fluid mixing ratio .........256

Spare wheel, vehicle tools, storage compartment ................257

Vehicle jack .....................................258Wheels .............................................259

Tire replacement ........................259Rotating wheels ..........................260

Spare wheel ....................................261...........................262sure ..................267...........................268...........................270 .........................272lector lever, ing ................... 274...........................275bly ................... 276lies ..................278p aim ...............280 in

ey .....................283emote ...........................285

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Practical hints

First aid kit ..................................... 248Shelf below rear window .............. 248Stowing things in

the vehicle ................................. 248Fuses ............................................... 249Hood ................................................ 251Checking engine oil level ............. 253Automatic transmission

fluid level ................................... 254Coolant level ................................... 254

Adding coolant ........................... 255Windshield washer / headlamp

cleaning system ........................ 256

Changing wheels Tire inflation presBattery ..................Jump starting .......Towing the vehicle

Transmission semanually unlock

Exterior lamps .....Headlamp assemTaillamp assemb

Adjusting headlamChanging batteries

the electronic kSynchronizing rcontrol ...............

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Emergency operation of sliding/pop-up roof ...................286

Manual release for fuel filler flap .............................287

Replacing wiper blade insert ................................287

Roof rack .........................................289

Vehicle care

Cleaning and care of the vehicle .............................292

Power washeTar stains ....Paintwork, pcomponents Engine cleanVehicle washOrnamental mHeadlamps, tturn signal le

Window cleaning ....................... 295Wiper blade ................................ 295Light alloy wheels ..................... 295Instrument cluster ..................... 295Steering wheel and gear selector lever ..................... 295Cup holder .................................. 296Seat belts ..................................... 296Hard plastic trim items ............. 296Headliner and shelf below rear window .................... 296

Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. capacities ...................................305

Engine oils ......................................307Engine oil additives .......................307Air conditioner refrigerant ...........307Brake fluid ......................................307Premium unleaded gasoline ........308Fuel requirements .........................308Gasoline additives .........................309Coolants ...........................................309Consumer information ...................311

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r ..............................293.................................293ainted body .................................293ing ..........................294ing .........................294

oldings ................294aillamps, nses ......................294

Upholstery .................................. 296Plastic and rubber parts ........... 296

Technical data

Spare parts service ....................... 298Warranty coverage ........................ 298Identification labels ...................... 299Layout of poly-V-belt drive ........... 300Technical data ................................ 301

Index

Index .........

Introduction

Product information

Kindly observe the following in your own best interest:

We recommend using Mercedes-Benz original parts as well as conversion parts and accessories explicitly approved by us for your vehicle model.

We have tested these parts to determine their reliability, safety and their specialsuitability for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.

We are unable to make an assessment for other products and therefore cannot be held responsible for them, even if in individual cases an official approval or authorization by governmental or other agencies should exist. Use of such parts and accessories could adversely affect the safety, performance or reliability of your vehicle. Please do not use them.

Mercedes-Benz available at your authori , also on permissible tec


original parts as well as conversion parts and accessories approved by us arezed Mercedes-Benz Center where you will receive comprehensive informationhnical modifications, and where proper installation will be performed.

8Introduction

Operators manual

This Operators Manual contains a great deal of useful information. We urge you to read it carefully and familiarize yourself with the vehicle before driving.

For your own safety and longer service life of the vehicle, we urge you to follow the instructions and warnings contained in this manual. Ignoring them could result in damage to the vehicle or personal injury to you or others. Vehicle damage caused by failure to follow instructions is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

Your vehicle may have some or all of the equipment described in this manual. Therefore, you may find explanations for optional equipment not installed in your vehicle. If you have any questions about the operation of any equipment, your authorized Merc

Service and warrant

The Service and Warr covering your Mercedes-Benz, inclu

New Car Limited W

Emission System

Emission Perform

California, Massac(California, Massa

State Warranty En

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anty Information Booklet contains detailed information about the warranties ding:

arranty,

Warranty,

ance Warranty,

husetts, and Vermont Emission Control System Warranty chusetts, and Vermont only),

forcement Laws (Lemon Laws).

Introduction

Important notice for California retail buyers of Mercedes-Benz automobiles

Under California law you may be entitled to a replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the purchase price or lease price, if Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its authorized repair or service facilities fail to fix one ore more substantial defects or malfunctions in the vehicle that are covered by its express warranty after a reasonable number of repair attempts. During the period of 18 months from original delivery of the vehicle or the accumulation of 18 000 miles on the odometer of the vehicle, whichever occurs first, a reasonable number of repair attempts is presumed for a retail buyer or lessee if one or more of the following occurs: (1) the same substantial defect or malfunction results in a condition that is likely to cause death or serious bodily injury if the vehicle is driven, that defect or malfunction has been subject to repair two or more times, and you have directly notified Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC in writing of the need for its repair and have given us a direct opportunity to perform a repair ourselves, (2) the same substantial defect or malfunction of a less serious nature than category (1) has been subject to repair four or more times and you have directly notified us of the need for its repair and given us the opportunity to repair ourselves, or (3) the vehicle is out of service by re a cumulative total of more than 30 c des-Benz USA, LLC, Customer Assis

Maintenance

The Service Bo ed at regular intervals.

Always have th cedes-Benz Center for service. The se


ason of repair of the same or different substantial defects or malfunctions foralender days. Written notification should be sent to us, not a dealer, at Mercetance Center, One Mercedes Drive, Montvale, NJ 07645-0350.

oklet describes all the necessary maintenance work which should be perform

e Service Booklet with you when you take the vehicle to your authorized Merrvice advisor will record each service in the booklet for you.

10Introduction

Roadside assistance

The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program provides factory trained technical help in the event of a breakdown. Calls to the toll-free Roadside Assistance number:

1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA)1-800-387-0100 (in Canada)

will be answered by Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Representatives 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

For additional information refer to the Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program brochure in your glove box.

Change of address o

If you change your ad and Warranty Information Booklet, o 1-800-FOR MERCedes, or Custom an contact you should the need arise

If you sell your Merce t operator.

If you bought this veh e Service and Warranty Information at 1-800--FOR-MERCede

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dress, be sure to send in the Change of Address Notice found in the Servicer simply call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the USA) ater Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. It is in your own interest that we c

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des, please leave all literature with the vehicle to make it available to the nex

icle used, be sure to send in the Notice of Purchase of Used Car found in th Booklet, or call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the USA)s, or Customer Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100.

Introduction

Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada

If you plan to operate your vehicle in foreign countries, please be aware that:

Service facilities or replacement parts may not be readily available,

unleaded gasoline for vehicles with catalytic converters may not be available; the use of leaded fuels will damage the catalysts,

gasoline may have a considerably lower octane rating, and improper fuel can cause engine damage.

Certain Mercedes-Benz models are available for delivery in Europe under our European Delivery Program. For details, consult your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to:

In the USA: In Canada:Mercedes-BenzEuropean DelivOne Mercedes Montvale, NJ 0


USA, LLCery DepartmentDrive7645-0350

Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.European Delivery Department849 Eglinton Avenue EastToronto, Ontario M4G 2L5

12Introduction

We continuously strive to improve our product, and ask for your understanding that we reserve the right to make changes in design and equipment. Therefore, information, illustrations and descriptions in this Operators Manual might differ from your vehicle.

Optional equipment is also described in this manual, including operating instructions wherever necessary. Since they are special-order items, the descriptions and illustrations herein may vary slightly from the actual equipment of your vehicle.

If there are any equipment details that are not shown or described in this Operators Manual, your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to inform you of correct care and operating procedures.

The Operators Manua ehicle.

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Introduction

Where to find it

The Operators Manual is divided into eight sections:

Instruments and controls: An overview of all the controls that can be operated from the drivers seat.

Operation: Information on the vehicles equipment and its operation.

Driving: Important information on driving.

Instrument cluster display: Displays and indicator lamps on the instrument cluster with brief instructions.

Practical hints: Assistance and instructions in the event of an emergency.

Car care: Instructions on caring for your vehicle.

Technical formation such as fuels, coolants, lu

Index: Key

Other documen

Explanation of

Warning noticeothers appear


data: All the important technical data for your vehicle as well as consumer inbricants etc. is contained here.

terms to help you find a topic quickly.

ts may also be supplied, depending on your vehicles equipment.

color used:

s for the protection of yourself and on red background.

14Introduction

Problems with your vehicle

If you should experience a problem with your vehicle, particularly one that you believe may affect its safe operation, we urge you to immediately contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to have the problem diagnosed and corrected if required. If the matter is not handled to your satisfaction, please discuss the problem with the Mercedes-Benz Center management, or if necessary contact us at the following addresses:

In the USA: Customer Assistance Center MeOnMo

In Canada: CuMe849Tor

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stomer Relations Department rcedes-Benz Canada, Inc. Eglinton Avenue East

onto, Ontario, M4G 2L5

Introduction

For the USA only:The following text is published as required of manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regulations,Part 575 pursuant to the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966.

Reporting Safety Defects

If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot becom Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

To contact N 8-327-4236 or write to: NHTSA, U can also obtain other information


e involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or

HTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-88.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C. 20590. You

about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.

17Contents Instruments and controls

Technicaldata


Operation Driving Instrument cluster display

Practical hints Car care Index


Instruments and controls ............... 18Center console ..............................20Overhead control panel ............... 21


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Operati Index

For more detailed descriptions see index on page 313.

For adjustment of air outlets, refer to automatic climate control, see page 122.

1 Side air outlet, adjustable

2 Air volume control for side air outlet

3 Exterior lamp switch, see page 116

4 Parking brake release, see page 202

5 Parking brake pedal, see page 202

6 Hood lock r

7 Combinatio

8 Cruise cont

9 MultifunctiHorn (withposition 1 o

10 Instrument

11 Voice recogoperating in

12 Steering locswitch, see

13 Center air outlets, adjustable

14 Air volume control for center air outlets

15 Left front seat heater switch, see page 56

16 Headlamp washer switch, see page 118

17 Switch for rear seat head restraints, see page 52

18 Hazard warning flasher switch, see page 121

19 Central locking switch, see page 35

20 Switch for tow-away alarm, see page 44Indicator lamp for antitheft alarm system, see

tch, see page 56

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h electronic key in 2), see page 154

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on Driving Instrument cluster display

Practical hints Car care

elease, see page 251

n switch, see page 119

rol switch, see page 212

on steering wheel, see page 90 electronic key in steering lock r 2)

cluster, see page 84

nition system switch, see separate structions

k with ignition/starter page 190

page 43

21 Right front seat heater swi

22 Automatic climate control,Rear window defroster swi

23 Glove box (illuminated witsteering lock position 1 or

24 Audio system, see page 129

25 Storage compartment

26 Ashtray with lighter, see p

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Center console 1 ESP control switch, see page 220

2 Program mode selector switch, see page 200

3 Switch for rear window sunshade, see page 152

4 AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp, see page 231

5 Left power window switch, see page 147

6 Trunk lid release switch, see page 40

7 Mirror adjustment switch, see page 81

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Overhead control panel 1 Interior lighting, see page 151

2 Sliding/pop-up roof, see page 149

3 Tele Aid (emergency call system), see page 180

4 Hands-free microphone for Tele Aid, telephone and voice recognition system.

5 Rear view mirror, see page 80

6 Garage door opener, see page 166

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Operation

Vehicle keys ......................................24Start lock-out ....................................26General notes on the

central locking system ...............26Central locking system ...................27

Radio frequency and infrared remote control ...............27Opening and closinwindows and slidinroof from outside ...Panic button ...........Mechanical keys ....

Doors ...........................Central locking switch

Automatic central loEmergency unlocking

case of accident ....Trunk ..........................Trunk lamp ................Trunk lid release swit

Trunk lid emergency release .........41Trunk lid emergency release ........ 42Antitheft alarm system ................... 43Tow-away alarm ............................... 44Power seats, front ............................ 45

Front head restraints ...................51Rear head restraints .................... 52

Backrest ............................................ 54Multicontour seat ............................ 55

Airbags ..............................................68Safety guidelines for the seat belt, emergency tensioning retractor and airbag ..................... 74Infant and child restraint systems .......................... 76

Adjusting telescoping steering column ..........................79

Inside rear view mirror ..................80mirrors ............. 81 ...........................84 the ter ......................86ring wheel, isplay .................90meter .............................94.............................95.............................95.............................96.............................97

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Heated seats ..................................... 56Seat belts and integrated

restraint system .......................... 58Seat belts .......................................... 58

Seat belt nonusage warning system ............................ 59

BabySmartTM airbag deactivation system ................... 65

Self-test BabySmartTM without special child seat installed ......... 66

Supplemental restraint system (SRS) ............................... 66

Emergency tensioning retractor (ETR) ............................ 67

Exterior rear view Instrument clusterIndicator lamps in

instrument clusMultifunction stee

multifunction dTrip and main odo

and sub menu .Audio systems .....

Radio .................CD player ..........Cassette player

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Telephone ..........................................98Telephone book ............................98Redialing ..................................... 100Incoming call .............................. 102

Navigation system ..........................103Trip computer .................................104Malfunction message memory .... 106Individual settings ......................... 108Setting the audio volume ...............110Flexible service system (FSS) .......111Engine oil level indicator ...............114Engine oil consExterior lamp sNight security Headlamp cleaCombination swHazard warnin

switch .........

Automatic climate control ............ 122Display and controls ................. 124Basic setting - automatic mode ......................... 124Economy ...................................... 125Special settings .......................... 125Rear window defroster .............. 126Air recirculation ........................ 127Residual engine heat utilization ........................... 127Dust filter .................................... 128

Illuminated vanity mirrors ........... 153Interior ............................................ 153Storage compartments,

armrest and cup holder ........... 153Glove box ..................................... 154

Ashtrays .......................................... 157Lighter ............................................. 159Enlarged cargo area split folding

rear seat backrest ..................... 160Loading instructions ..................... 162Cargo tie down rings ..................... 163

front r footwell .................... 164eneral ........................ 164phone ......................... 165 opener ....................... 166.......................................170




umption .................115witch ......................116illumination ..........117ning system ...........118

itch .......................119g flasher ................................. 121

Audio and telephone, operation .................................... 129

Power windows .............................. 147Sliding/pop-up roof ....................... 149Interior lighting ..............................151Rear window sunshade .................152Sun visors ........................................152

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24Central locking system

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Vehicle keys

Included with your vehicle are 2 electronic keys with integrated radio frequency and infrared remote controls plus removable mechanical key.

The locking tabs for the mechanical key portion of the two electronic keys are a different color to help distinguish it.

Warning!

When leaving the vehicle always remove the electronic key from the steering lock, and lock your vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause serious personal injury.


Central locking system

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Electronic key

The electronic and infrared rekey.

The remote con

The mechanicatrunk, and glov

When using the mechanical key (2) for lock operations, it can be removed by sliding it out of the remote control. To do so, move locking tab (3) to the right and slide the mechanical key (2) in direction of arrow (4).

The remote control transmitter is located in the electronic key.

The infrared receivers are located in the door handles.

Notes:

Remove the mechanical key from the electronic key when using valet parking service. To prevent access to

lock them separately

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key has an integrated radio frequency mote control, plus removable mechanical

trol (1) operates all locks on the vehicle.

l key (2) works only in the drivers door, e box lock.

trunk or storage compartmentsand retain the mechanical key.

See page 37 for separate lockinfor locking of glove box.

Obtaining replacement keys

Your vehicle is equipped with system requiring a special keyFor security reasons, replacemobtained from your authorized

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Start lock-out

Important!

Removing the electronic key from the steering lock activates the start lock-out. The engine cannot be started.

Inserting the electronic key in the steering lock deactivates the start lock-out.

Note:

In case the engine canin order), the system authorized Mercedes-MERCedes (in the US

General notes on the central locking system

If the electronic key is inserted in the steering lock, the vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked with the remote control.

If the vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked:

Aim transmitter eye at a receiver of either door handle. Check the batteries of the electronic key, see page 283 or to synchronize the remote control, see

the drivers door. ctronic key in the ght delay until the e steering lock.

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Use the mechanical key to unlockTo start the engine, insert the elesteering lock. There could be a slielectronic key can be turned in th

Important!

When unlocking the drivers door witkey, the exterior lamps will flash andsound.

To cancel the alarm, insert the electrosteering lock or press button orelectronic key.


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Radio frequency and infrared remote control

The electronic key has an integrated radio frequency and infrared remote control.

Due to the extended operational range of the remote control, it could be possible to unintentionally lock or unlock the vehicle by pressing the transmit button. If one of the transmit buttons is pressed, the battery check lamp lights up briefly indicating that the batteries are in order. See page 283 for checking batteries.

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1 Transmit button

Locking

Unlocking

Opening trunk (if not

2 Lamp for battery check (sebatteries if it does not light

3 PANIC button

4 Transmitter eye

5 Locking tab for mechanical


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6 Infrared receiver or handle

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Locking and unlocking with remote control

Unlocking:

Press transmit button . All turn signal lamps blink once to indicate that the vehicle is unlocked.

The remote control can be programmed for two kinds of unlocking modes (see below):

Selective unlocking mode Press transmit button once to unlock drivers door and fuel filler flap.Press transmit button twice to unlock both doors, fuel filler flap,

Global unlockinPress transmitfuel filler flap,

Notes:

If the trunk waremain locked,

The presently aglobal) can onlywith the remot

If within 40 seconds of unlocking with the remote control, neither door or trunk is opened, the electronic key is not inserted in the steering lock, or the central locking switch is not activated, the vehicle will automatically lock.

Locking:

Press transmit button once. All turn signal lamps blink three times to indicate that the vehicle is locked.

If they do not blink three times, a door or trunk is not properly closed.

or unlocked by pressing y be necessary to change ey (if ok, battery check t briefly when pressing ize the remote control,




and trunk.

g mode button once to unlock both doors, and trunk.

s previously locked separately, it will see page 37.

ctive unlocking mode (selective or be determined by unlocking the vehicle

e control (see below for changing mode).

Note:

If the vehicle cannot be lockedthe transmit button, then it mathe batteries in the electronic klamp in electronic key will lightransmit button) or to synchronsee page 283 and 285.


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Choosing global or selective mode on remote control

Press and hold transmit buttons and simultaneously for approx. 6 seconds to reprogram the remote control. Battery check lamp will blink two times indicating the completed mode change.

Opening the trunk

The trunk lid will swing open automatically. You should always make sure the

A minimum height clrequired to open the t

Press transmit button

Important!

Do not place remote control in trunk since trunk is locked when the lid is closed if the vehicle is centrally locked.

Note:

If the trunk was previously locked separately, it will remain locked, see page 37.

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earance of 5.9 ft. (1.8 m) is runk lid.

until trunk lid is open.


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Opening and closing windows and sliding/pop-up roof from outside

Aim transmitter eye of remote control at a door receiver.

To open:

Continue to press transmit button after unlocking the vehicle.

The windows and sliding/pop-up roof begin to open after approx. 1 second.

To interrupt opening procedure, release transmit button.

To close:

Continue to prethe vehicle.

The windows aafter approx. 1

To interrupt clo

Note:

-up roof cannot be sing the transmit button y be necessary to change ey (if ok, battery check t briefly when pressing nize the remote control,

Warning!

Never operate the windows or sliding/pop-up roof if there is the possibility of anyone being harmed by the opening or closing procedure.

In case the procedure causes potential danger, the procedure can be immediately halted by releasing the remote control button. To reverse direction of movement press for opening or for closing.




ss transmit button after locking

nd sliding/pop-up roof begin to close second.

sing procedure, release transmit button.

If the windows and sliding/popoperated automatically by presof the remote control then it mathe batteries in the electronic klamp in electronic key will lightransmit button), or to synchrosee page 283 and 285.


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Panic button

To activate press and second. An audible alwill operate for appro

To deactivate press bukey in steering lock.

Note:

For operation in the USA only: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

s device could void equipment.

drivers door, s.

the central locking

r unlocked with

1

J_C208_II.book Seite 32 Donnerstag, 31. Mai 2001 10:13 10hold button (1) for at least one arm and blinking exterior lamps ximately 3 minutes.

tton (1) again, or insert electronic

Any unauthorized modification to thito the users authority to operate the

Mechanical keys

The mechanical keys work only in thetrunk, and storage compartment lock

Notes:

The mechanical key does not operate system or antitheft alarm system.

The fuel filler flap cannot be locked othe mechanical key.

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Doors

1 Opening

2 Unlocking d

3 Locking dri

4 Individual

Push lo

Pull ins

erate the central locking m.

r with the mechanical d move down.

cked with the door lock only be locked when it is

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pull handle

rivers door

vers door

door from inside:

ck button down to lock.

ide door handle to unlock.

Important!

The mechanical key does not opsystem or antitheft alarm syste

When you lock the drivers dookey, the door lock button shoul

The passenger door must be lobutton the drivers door can closed.


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If the vehicle has previously been locked from the outside, opening a door from the inside will trigger the alarm. When opening a door while the central locking system is in the:

selective unlocking mode, only that individual door is unlocked. The remaining door, the trunk and fuel filler flap remain locked,

global unlocking mode, both doors, the trunk and fuel filler flap are unlocked.

Notes:

When opening a doorAfter closing the door

In case of a malfunctithe doors can be locke

To lock, push down loin drivers door lock ttrunk.

To unlock, pull inside door handle and turn mechanical key in drivers door lock to position 2.

When unlocking the drivers door with the mechanical key, the exterior lamps will flash and the alarm will sound.

To cancel the alarm, insert the electronic key in the steering lock or press button or on the electronic key.

J_C208_II.book Seite 34 Donnerstag, 31. Mai 2001 10:13 10, the door window lowers slightly. , the window closes again.

on in the central locking system d and unlocked individually.

ck button and turn mechanical key o position 3. In addition lock the


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Central locking switch

1 Locking

2 Unlocking

The central locconsole.

The doors and tlocking switch,

If the vehicle wlocking switch,mode, only the

If the vehicle was previously locked with the central locking switch, while in the global remote control mode, the complete vehicle is unlocked when a door is opened from the inside.

Notes:

If the vehicle was previously locked with the remote control, the doors and trunk cannot be unlocked with the central locking switch.

If the vehicle has previously been locked from the outside, opening a door with the inside door handle will

alarm, insert the ock or press button

cked or unlocked with

ays remove the ing lock, and lock your n unattended in the unlocked vehicle. equipment may cause




king switch is located in the center

runk can only be locked with the central if both doors are closed.

as previously locked with the central while in the selective remote control door opened from the inside is unlocked.

trigger the alarm. To cancel theelectronic key in the steering lor on the electronic key.

The fuel filler flap cannot be lothe central locking switch.

Warning!

When leaving the vehicle alwelectronic key from the steervehicle. Do not leave childrevehicle, or with access to anUnsupervised use of vehicleserious personal injury.


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Automatic central locking

The central locking switch also operates the automatic central locking.

With the automatic central locking system activated, the doors and trunk are locked at vehicle speeds of approx. 9 mph (15 km/h) or more. The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.

To activate:

With electronic key inupper portion of switc

To deactivate:

With electronic key inlower portion of switc

Notes:

If doors are unlocked after activating the auneither door is openeeven at vehicle speedmore.

If a door is opened from the inside at speeds of approx. 9 mph (15 km/h) or less with the automatic central locking activated, the door will again be automatically locked at speeds of approx. 9 mph (15 km/h) or more.

Important!

When towing the vehicle, or with the vehicle on a dynamometer test stand, please, note the following:

With the automatic central locking activated and the n 2, the vehicle s well as the right pprox. 9 mph

locking, ng.

cident

rt time after a as in a collision it).

vehicle to unlock. d again with the

J_C208_II.book Seite 36 Donnerstag, 31. Mai 2001 10:13 10 steering lock position 2 hold h (1) for a minimum of 5 seconds.

steering lock position 2 hold h (2) for a minimum of 5 seconds.

with the central locking switch tomatic central locking, and

d, then the doors remain unlocked s of approx. 9 mph (15 km/h) or

electronic key in steering lock positiodoors will lock if the left front wheel arear wheel spin at vehicle speeds of a(15 km/h) or more.

To prevent the vehicle door locks fromdeactivate the automatic central locki

Emergency unlocking in case of ac

The doors unlock automatically a shostrong deceleration is detected, such (this is intended to aid rescue and ex

Driving on rough roads may cause theIf necessary, the vehicle can be lockecentral locking switch, see page 35.


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Trunk

When the trunk is separately locked, it remains locked when centrally unlocking the vehicle.

To deny any unauthorized person access to the trunk, lock it separately with the mechanical key. Leave only the electronic key less its mechanical key with the vehicle.

Notes:

The mechanical key does not operate the central locking system or antitheft alarm system.

When unlockinexterior lamps

To cancel the asteering lock orelectronic key.

open (arrow)

remove mechanical key les built prior 09/01). e (e.g. 09/01) can be abel, which is located on page 299.

by the trunk lid release en previously locked

l key.




g the trunk with the mechanical key, the will flash and the alarm will sound.

larm, insert the electronic key in the press button or on the

0 Neutral position push to

1 Unlocking

2 Separate locking of trunk in this position (only vehicThe vehicle production datfound on the certification lthe drivers door pillar, see

The trunk lid cannot be openedswitch or the electronic key whseparately with the mechanica


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Notes:

In case of a malfunction in the central locking system the trunk can be unlocked individually.

To unlock and open the trunk lid, turn mechanical key to position 1, hold and push to open.

If the fuel filler flap cannot be opened, see page 287.

Important!

Do not place mechanilocked when the lid ispreviously centrally lo

close it with hands ber to keep your

id and the vehicle.

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J_C208_II.book Seite 38 Donnerstag, 31. Mai 2001 10:13 10cal key inside trunk, since trunk is closed if the vehicle has been cked.

Lower trunk lid using handle (1) and placed flat on trunk lid. Please rememfingers out of the space between the l

Trunk lamp

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Trunk lamp If the trunk is to remain open for a long period of time, the trunk lamp can be switched off by pulling out the plunger in the switch (arrow). This prevents the vehicle battery from being discharged.

When the trunk lid is closed, the switch will reset and turn on the lamp next time the lid is opened.




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Trunk lid release switch

The switch is located

A minimum height clearance of 5.9 ft. (1.8 m) is required to open the trunk lid.

To open the trunk, the vehicle must be at standstill. Pull up on switch until trunk lid is open.

The indicator lamp in the switch remains on with trunk lid open.

Notes:

g the remote

e switch or the d separately with

e 37.

the trunk lid previously locked hicle with the

J_C208_II.book Seite 40 Donnerstag, 31. Mai 2001 10:13 10on the center console.

The trunk can also be opened by usincontrol. Press button.

The trunk lid cannot be opened by thremote control when previously lockethe mechanical key. To open, see pag

The trunk lid cannot be opened with release switch when the vehicle was with the remote control. To unlock veremote control, see page 27.


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Trunk lid emergency release (vehicles built prior to September 2001)

The emergencylid.

Briefly press emAll doors, the fthe trunk lid op

The vehicle proon the certificadrivers door pi

Note:

The emergency release button (1) only unlocks and opens the trunk while the vehicle is not in motion.

Important!

The emergency trunk lid release button (1) does not open the trunk lid, if the trunk has been locked using the mechanical key or if the vehicle battery is discharged or disconnected.

Illumination of the emergency release button (1):

nutes after opening the

nutes after closing the

1




release button (1) is located in the trunk

ergency release button (1).uel filler flap, and the trunk unlock; and ens.

duction date (e.g. 09/01) can be found tion label, which is located on the llar, see page 299.

The button will blink for 30 mitrunk.

The button will blink for 60 mitrunk.


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Trunk lid emergency release (vehicles built September 2001 and later)

The emergency releaslid.

Briefly press emergenThe trunk unlocks an

The vehicle productioon the certification ladrivers door pillar, se

Important!

The emergency trunk lid release button (1) does not open the trunk lid, if the vehicle battery is discharged or disconnected.

Illumination of the emergency release button (1):

The button will blink for 30 minutes after opening the trunk.

after closing the

1

J_C208_II.book Seite 42 Donnerstag, 31. Mai 2001 10:13 10e button (1) is located in the trunk

cy release button (1).d the trunk lid opens.

n date (e.g. 09/01) can be found bel, which is located on the e page 299.

The button will blink for 60 minutes trunk.

Antitheft alarm system

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Antitheft alarm system

1 Indicator la

The antitheft awith the remotvehicle.

The antitheft aafter locking th

A blinking lam

Operation:

Once the alarm system has been armed, the exterior vehicle lamps will flash and an alarm will sound when someone:

opens a door,

opens the trunk,

opens the hood,

attempts to raise the vehicle.

The alarm will last approximately 3 minutes in form of same time an alarm will m will stay on even if the example) is immediately tem is switched off nlocked with the s on for more than is initiated automatically.

oor with the mechanical sh and the alarm will insert the electronic key tton or on the

1




mp in switch located in center console

larm is automatically armed or disarmed e control by locking or unlocking the

larm is armed within approx. 10 seconds e vehicle.

p (1) indicates that the alarm is armed.

flashing exterior lamps. At thesound for 30 seconds. The alaractivating element (a door, for closed. The antitheft alarm sysautomatically if the vehicle is uelectronic key. If the alarm stay20 seconds, an emergency call See Tele Aid on page 180.

Notes:

When you unlock the drivers dkey, the exterior lamps will flasound. To interrupt the alarm, in the steering lock or press buelectronic key.

44Tow-away alarm

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Tow-away alarm

The switch is located

1 Press to switch of

2 Indicator lamp

Once the alarm systemvehicle lamps will flasomeone attempts to r

The alarm will last approximately 3 minutes in form of flashing exterior lamps. At the same time an alarm will sound for 30 seconds. The alarm will stay on even if the vehicle is immediately lowered. The tow-away alarm system is switched off automatically if the vehicle is unlocked with the electronic key.

If the alarm stays on for more than 20 seconds, an emergency call is initiated automatically. See Tele Aid on page 180.

rm feature, switch the vehicle, or movement, such

ng lock to ey from steering

. The indicator

e remote control.

d off until the al key or remote lly reactivated.

J_C208_II.book Seite 44 Donnerstag, 31. Mai 2001 10:13 10in the center console.

f

has been armed, the exterior sh and an alarm will sound when aise the vehicle.

To prevent triggering the tow-away alaoff the tow-away alarm before towing when parking on a surface subject toas a ferry or auto train.

To do so, turn electronic key in steeriposition 1 or 0, or remove electronic klock. Press tow-away alarm switch (1)lamp (2) illuminates briefly.

Exit vehicle, and lock vehicle with th

The tow-away alarm remains switchevehicle is locked again with mechaniccontrol, at which time it is automatica

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Power seats, front

t adjustment switches, lock to position 1 or 2 s door open, the power the electronic key

sition 0).

Warning!

Do not adjust the drivers seat while driving. Adjusting the seat while driving could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

Never ride in a moving vehicle with the backrest reclined. Sitting in an excessively reclined position can be dangerous. You could slide under the seat belt in a collision. If you slide under it, the belt would apply force at the abdomen or neck. That could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The backrest and when the weabelt is proper

Never place hparts while a

Warning!

When leaving the vehicle always remove the electronic key from the steering lock, and lock your vehicle.

The power seats can also be operated with the drivers or passenger door open. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause serious personal injury.




To operate the front power seaturn electronic key in steering (with the drivers or passengerseats can also be operated withremoved or in steering lock po

seat belt provide the best restraint rer is in an upright position and the ly positioned on the body.

ands under seat or near any moving seat is being adjusted.

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The slide switches are

We recommend to adjorder:

1 Seat, up/down Press the switch (comfortable seatinheadroom is reach

2 Seat, fore/aft Press the switch (comfortable seatinallows you to reac

safely. The position should be as far rearward as possible, consistent with ability to properly operate controls.

Note:

Do not move the front passenger seat completely forward if objects are stored in the parcel net in the front passenger side footwell. Items in the net may be damaged.

of the arrow until

of the arrow until n holding the

restraint is eat (fore/aft) e head check the position t it supports the

t ear level. The djusted manually.

8

7

4

5

2 2

1 3

J_C208_II.book Seite 46 Donnerstag, 31. Mai 2001 10:13 10 located in each door.

ust the power seat in the following

up/down direction) until g position with still sufficient ed.

fore/aft direction) until a g position is reached that still

h the accelerator/brake pedal

3 Seat cushion tilt Press the switch in the direction your legs are lightly supported.

4 Backrest tilt Press the switch in the direction your arms are slightly angled whesteering wheel.

5 Head restraint During seat adjustment, the headautomatically adjusted based on sposition to support the back of thapproximately at ear level. Pleaseof the head restraint to assure thaback of the head approximately ahead restraint angle can also be a

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Notes:

Your vehicle is equipped with power head restraints, do not try to raise or lower them manually.

Only minor personal adjustments, as described below, should then be required.For steering wheel adjustment, see page 79;inside rear view mirror, see page 80;exterior rear view mirrors, see page 81.

Caution!

Do not remove head restraints except when mounting seat covers. For removal see page 51. Whenever restraints have been removed be sure to reinstall them before driving.




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Memory storing and recalling

6 Memory button

7 Position buttons

Storing

Three sets of seat/head restraint positions may be programmed into memory.

Together with the drivers seat position you can store the exterior rear view mirror positions.

After the seat/head restraint and exterior rear view mirrors are positioned, push memory button (6), release, and within 3 seconds push position button 1.

r the same seat/ mirrors can be first memory

3.

ment of mirrors.

J_C208_II.book Seite 48 Donnerstag, 31. Mai 2001 10:13 10A second and third set of positions fohead restraint and exterior rear viewprogrammed into memory by pushingbutton (6) and then 2, respectively

Note:

See page 81 for instructions on adjust

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Recalling

To recall a seat/head restraint and exterior rear view mirror position, push and hold position button 1, 2 or 3 until seat/head restraint and exterior rear view mirror movement has stopped. The seat/head restraint and exterior rear view mirror movement stops when the position button is released.

Caution!

Do not operate the power seats using the memory button if the seat backrest is in an excessively reclined position. Doingseats.

First move the

Synchronizing power seats and head restraints

If the power supply was interrupted (battery disconnected or empty), the power seats and head restraints are no longer adjusted automatically.

To resynchronize the adjustment feature, turn electronic key in steering lock to position 2, move the seat completely forward and the head restraint fully down, and hold respective buttons for approx. 2 seconds.




so could cause damage to front or rear

backrest to an upright position.

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Important!

Prior to operating the vehicle, the driver should adjust the seat height for proper vision as well as fore/aft placement and backrest angle to insure adequate control, reach, operation, and comfort. The head restraint should also be adjusted for proper height. See also airbag section on page 68 for proper seat positioning.

In addition, also adjust the steering wheel to ensure adequate control, reac

Both the inside and ouadjusted for adequate

Fasten seat belts. Infaseated in a properly scomplies with U.S. FeStandard 213 and CanStandard 213.

All seat, head restrainmirror adjustments asshould be done before

Warning!

Children 12 years old and under must never ride in the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmartTM compatible child seat, which operates with the BabySmartTM system installed in the vehicle to deactivate the passenger side front airbag when it is properly installed. Otherwise they will be struck by the airbag when it inflates in a crash. If this happens, serious or fatal injury will result.

ildren are safer ar seating positions. de in back seats fant or child secured with rdance with the

ions.

juries is restraints are and the child is estraint.

J_C208_II.book Seite 50 Donnerstag, 31. Mai 2001 10:13 10h, operation, and comfort.

tside rear view mirrors should be rearward vision.

nts and small children should be ecured restraint system that deral Motor Vehicle Safety adian Motor Vehicle Safety

t, steering wheel, and rear view well as fastening of seat belts the vehicle is put into motion.

According to accident statistics, chwhen properly restrained in the repositions than in the front seatingInfants and small children must riand be seated in an appropriate inrestraint system, which is properlythe vehicles seat belt, fully in accochild seat manufacturers instruct

A childs risk of serious or fatal insignificantly increased if the childnot properly secured in the vehiclenot properly secured in the child r

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Front head restraints

Removal:

Tilt the backreshead restraints

Push button (1restraint to its

Pull out head r

djustable head restraint s.

ush it down to the stop.

sired position.

ts see also power seats, traints, rear on page 52.

Warning!

For your protection, drive only with properly positioned head restraints.

Adjust head restraint to support the back of the head approximately at ear level.

Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head restraints. Head restraints are intended to help reduce injuries during an accident.




t rearward for easier removal of the front .

) up to bring the power adjustable head highest position.

estraint completely with both hands.

Installation:

Push button (1) of the power aup for approximately 5 second

Insert the head restraint and p

Adjust head restraint to the de

For positioning of head restrainfront on page 45, and head res

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Head restraints, rear Folding head restraints backward (with engine running):

Press symbol-side of rocker switch to release the head restraints. The head restraints will then fold backward for increased visibility.

Placing head restraints upright: Pull head restraint forward until it locks in position.

Angle of head restraints: ted manually.

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Important!

For safety reasons, always drive with the rear head restraints in the upright position when the rear seats are occupied.

Keep area around head restraints clear of articles (e.g. clothing) to not obstruct the folding operation of the head restraints.




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Backrest

1 Release lever

Folding forward: Lift release lever (1) awill automatically slidwill move down.

Folding back: Lift release lever (1) aand head restraint ret

To interrupt the proceswitch.

Notes:

The automatic seat slide is provided with a safety feature. The automatic process is interrupted, if the backrest of the sliding seat is pushed against an occupant or object. The seat will slide forward, stop, and make 3 attempts sliding backward.

To halt the automatic process, activate the power seat switch.

terruption.

t switch to bring

emove the k, and lock your

ed with the o not leave or with access ed use of vehicle onal injury.

ear any moving cedure.

J_C208_II.book Seite 54 Donnerstag, 31. Mai 2001 10:13 10nd fold backrest forward. The seat e forward and the head restraint

nd fold backrest back. The seat urn to their previous positions.

dure, activate the power seat

Investigate and correct the cause of in

Now use memory button or power seaseat into desired position.

Warning!

When leaving the vehicle always relectronic key from the steering locvehicle.

The power seats can also be operatdrivers or passenger door open. Dchildren unattended in the vehicleto an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervisequipment may cause serious pers

Never place hands under seat or nparts during a seat adjustment pro

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Multicontour seat (optional CLK 430, Standard CLK 55 AMG))

This vehicle maThese seats havair cushions bulumbar and sid

We recommend to adjust the multicontour seat in the following order:

1 Seat cushion depth Slide the switch fore or aft until your legs are supported comfortably.

2 Backrest bottom

3 Backrest center

4 Side bolster adjustment Adjust the side bolster to provide good lateral support.

d amount of backrest an be continuously 3) after turning the

to position 2.

st can be adjusted with

e side support,

side support.

last cushion setting is atically adjusts the e engine is restarted.

1 23

4




y be equipped with multicontour seats. e movable seat cushions, and inflatable ilt into the backrest to provide additional e support.

The seat cushion movement ancushion height and curvature cvaried with regulators (1, 2 andelectronic key in steering lock

The side bolsters of the backrerocker switch (4):

press to the right increas

press to the left decrease

If the engine is turned off, the retained in memory, and automcushion to this setting when th

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Heated seats (front) (optional on model CLK 430)

The front seat heater console.

The front seat heaterselectronic key in steer

Press switch to turn on seat heater:

1 Normal seat heating mode. One indicator lamp in the switch lights up.

2 Rapid seat heating mode. Both indicator lamps in the switch light up.

After approximately 5 minutes in the rapid seat heating mode, the seat heater automatically switches to normal operation and only one indicator

er half of switch.

ower half of

ly turns off after n.

1

J_C208_II.book Seite 56 Donnerstag, 31. Mai 2001 10:13 10switches are located in the center

can be switched on with the ing lock positions 1 or 2.

lamp will stay on.

Turning off seat heater:

If one indicator lamp is on, press upp

If both indicator lamps are on, press lswitch.

If left on, the seat heater automaticalapproximately 30 minutes of operatio

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Notes:

When in operation, the seat heater consumes a large amount of electrical power. It is not advisable to use the seat heater longer than necessary.

The seat heaters may automatically switch off if too many power consumers are switched on at the same time, or if the battery charge is low. When this occurs, the indicator lamp in the switch will blink (both indicator lamps blink during rapid seat heating mode). The seat heaters will switch on again automatically as soon as sufficient voltage is available.

If the blinking you, the seat he




of the indicator lamps is distracting to aters can be switched off.

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Seat belts and integrated restraint system

Your vehicle is equipped with seat belts for all seats, emergency tensioning retractors for the front seat belts, dual front airbags, door mounted side impact airbags and knee bolsters for driver and front passenger. Their protective functions are designed to complement one another.

Seat belts

Important!

Laws in most states anseat belt use.

All states and provincthat comply with U.S.Standard 213 and CanStandard 213.

All child restraint systvehicle seats by lap bshoulder belt.

For your safety and threcommend their use

Warning!

Children 12 years old and under must never ride in the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmartTM compatible child seat, which operates with the BabySmartTM system installed in the vehicle to deactivate the passenger front airbag when it is properly installed. Otherwise they will be struck by the airbag when it inflates in a crash. If this happens, serious or fatal injury will result.

ildren are safer ar seating positions. de in back seats fant or child secured with rdance with the

ions.

juries is restraints are and the child is estraint.

J_C208_II.book Seite 58 Donnerstag, 31. Mai 2001 10:13 10d all Canadian provinces require

es require use of child restraints Federal Motor Vehicle Safety adian Motor Vehicle Safety

ems are designed to be secured in elts or the lap belt portion of a lap-

at of your passengers we strongly .

According to accident statistics, chwhen properly restrained in the repositions than in the front seatingInfants and small children must riand be seated in an appropriate inrestraint system, which is properlythe vehicles seat belt, fully in accochild seat manufacturers instruct

A childs risk of serious or fatal insignificantly increased if the childnot properly secured in the vehiclenot properly secured in the child r

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Note:

For cleaning an

Seat belt nonu

With the electrwarning soundis not fastened.page 230.

Warning!

Never ride in a moving vehicle with the backrest reclined. Sitting in an excessively reclined position can be dangerous. You could slide under the seat belt in a collision. If you slide under it, the belt would apply force at the abdomen or neck. That could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The backrest and seat belt provide the best restraint when the wearer is in an upright position and the belt is properly positioned on the body.

Warning!

Failure to wear and properly fasten and position your seat belt greatly increases your risk of injuries and their likely severity in an accident. You and your passengers should always wear seat belts.

If you are ever in an accident, your injuries can be considerably more severe without your seat belt properly buckled. Without your seat belt buckled, you are much more likely to hit the interior of the vehicle or be ejected from it. You can be seriously injured or killed.

bility for injury or earing your seat belt.

the vehicle than there ure everyone riding in ained with a separate




d care of the seat belts, see page 296.

sage warning system

onic key in steering lock position 2, a s for a short time if the drivers seat belt See also seat belt warning lamp on

In the same crash, the possideath is lessened if you are w

Warning!

Never let more people ride inare seat belts available. Be sthe vehicle is correctly restrseat belt.

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Fastening of seat belts

1 Latch plate

2 Buckle

3 Release button

Push latch plate (1) into buckle (2) until it clicks. Do not twist the belt. A twisted seat belt may cause injury.

To help avoid severe or fatal injuries, the lap belt must be positioned as low as possible on your hips and not across the abdomen.

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Warning!

Always fasten your seat belt before driving off. Always make sure your passengers are properly

he rear.


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Tighten the lapportion up.

The shoulder psnug and checkengaging it.

Adjust seat belclose as possibshould not toucadjust the belt

stment

tment upward.

slide belt height

ting the seat or backrest ct the correct seat belt

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portion to a snug fit by pulling shoulder

ortion of the seat belt must be pulled ed for snugness immediately after

t so that shoulder portion is located as le to the middle of your shoulder (it h the neck). For this purpose, you can height. Five positions are available.

4 Button for belt height adju

To raise, slide belt height adjus

To lower, press button (4) and adjustment downward.

Caution!

For safety reasons, avoid adjusinto positions which could affeposition.

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Unfastening of seat b

Push the release buttothe retractor to complguiding the latch plat

Operation

The inertia reel stops sudden vehicle stops belt. The locking funcquickly pulling out th

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Warning!

USE SEAT BELTS PROPERLY.

Seat belts can only work when used properly. Never wear seat belts in any other way than as described in this section, as that could result in serious injuries in case of an accident.

Each occupant should wear their seat belt at all times, because seat belts help reduce the

erity of injuries rs. The ludes SRS airbag, door ETR (seat belt rs), and front is designed to to properly ntal (front airbags) impacts nt thresholds.

breakable such as these might

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n (3) in the belt buckle (2). Allow etely rewind the seat belt by e (1).

the belt from unwinding during or when quickly pulling on the tion of the reel may be checked by e belt.

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likelihood of and potential sevin accidents, including rolloveintegrated restraint system inc(driver airbag, front passengermounted side impact airbags),emergency tensioning retractoseat knee bolsters. The systemenhance the protection offeredbelted occupants in certain froairbags) and side (side impact which exceed preset deployme

Never wear belts over rigid or objects in or on your clothing,eyeglasses, pens, keys etc., as cause injuries.

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Never wear the shoulder belt under your arm, against your neck or off your shoulder. In a crash, your body would move too far forward. That would increase the chance of head and neck injuries. The belt would also apply too much force to the ribs or abdomen, which could severely injure internal organs such as your liver or spleen.

Position the lap belt as low as possible on your hips and not across the abdomen. If the belt is positioned across your abdomen, it could cause serious in

Each seatthan one belt arounother obj

Belts should not be worn twisted. In a crash, you wouldnt have the full width of the belt to manage impact forces. The twisted belt against your body could cause injuries.

Pregnant women should also use a lap-shoulder belt. The lap belt portion should be positioned as low as possible on the hips to avoid any possible pressure on the abdomen.

Never place your feet on the instrument panel or on the seat. Always keep both feet on the floor in front of the seat.




juries in a crash.

belt should never be used for more person at a time. Do not fasten a seat d a person and another person or

ects.

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Warning!

USE CHILD RESTRAINTS PROPERLY.

Children 12 years old and under must never ride in the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmartTM compatible child seat, which operates with the BabySmartTM system installed in the vehicle to deactivate the passenger front airbag when it is properly installed. Otherwise they will be struck by the airbag when it inflates in a crash. Iinjury will result.

According to accidewhen properly restrpositions than in thInfants and small chand be seated in an restraint system, whthe vehicles seat bechild seat manufact

A childs risk of serious or fatal injuries is significantly increased if the child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle and the child is not properly secured in the child restraint.

Children too big for child restraint systems must ride in back 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 belt positioning.

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nt statistics, children are safer ained in the rear seating e front seating positions. ildren must ride in back seats

appropriate infant or child ich is properly secured with lt, fully in accordance with the urers instructions.

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BabySmartTM airbag deactivation system

Special BabySmartTM compatible child seats, designed for use with the Mercedes-Benz system and available at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center are required for use with the BabySmartTM airbag deactivation system.

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