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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.

Your Mercedes-Benz represents the efforts of many skilled engineers and craftsmen. To ensure your pleasure of ownership, and for your safety and that of your passengers, we ask you to make a small investment of your time:

Please read this manual carefully before putting it aside. Then return it to your vehicle where it will be handy for your reference.

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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 the Opening andand sliding/pfrom outside

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

Doors ................................................. 33Central locking switch .................... 35Automatic central locking .............. 36Emergency unlocking

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

Seat belt nonusage warning system ...........................60

BabySmartTM airbag deactivation system ....................66

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

Supplemental restraint system (SRS) .............................................67

Emergency tensioning retractor (ETR) .............................................68

Airbags ..............................................69lines for the seat belt, y tensioning retractor g ....................................75hild systems .........................77eel adjustment ............ 81irrors ............................82cluster ...........................86n steering wheel,

ction display .................92in odometer, FSS e oil level display .......96

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...................................26n the ng system ...............26 system ...................27ncy and ote control ...............27trunk .......................30 closing windows op-up roof

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Trunk lid emergency release ........ 42Antitheft alarm system ................... 43Tow-away alarm ............................... 44Power seats front ............................. 45Front seat head restraints ...............51Rear seat head restraints ............... 52Multicontour seat ............................ 53Seat heater ........................................ 54Seat ventilation ................................ 57Seat belts and

integrated restraint system ....... 59Seat belts .......................................... 59

Safety guideemergencand airba

Infant and crestraint

Steering whRear view mInstrument Multifunctio

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Audio systems ..................................97Radio ..............................................97CD player .......................................98Cassette player .............................99

Telephone ........................................100Telephone book ..........................100Redialing ..................................... 102Incoming call .............................. 104

Navigation system ..........................105Trip computer ............Malfunction messageIndividual settings ....Setting the audio voluFlexible service systeEngine oil level indicaEngine oil consumptioExterior lamp switch Night security illuminHeadlamp cleaning syCombination switch .Hazard warning flashAutomatic climate con

Display and controlBasic setting ...........

Special settings .......................... 129Defogging windows ................... 129Defrosting ................................... 129Rear window defroster ...............130Air distribution ...........................130Air volume ...................................130Air recirculation .........................131Dust filter .....................................131Activated charcoal filter ............132

Rear window sunshade ................. 160Sun visors ....................................... 161Illuminated vanity mirrors ........... 161Interior ............................................ 162Armrest, rear bench ...................... 162Cup holder

in rear bench armrest .............. 162Glove box ......................................... 163

Cup holder and coin holder ........................... 163ent above r console ........ 164

ents e ....................... 164er console ....... 165........................... 166........................... 168ks .................... 169

er footwell ..... 169 .........................170indow .............. 170r ....................... 171

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......................119ation .........120stem .......... 121.....................122er switch ...125trol ............126

s ..................128.....................129

Residual engine heat utilization ............................132Front center console compartment ventilation ...........133Rear passenger compartment adjustable air outlet ...................134

Audio and telephone, operation .....................................135

Power windows ...............................154Sliding / pop-up roof ......................157Interior lighting ..............................159Entrance lamps,

exit lamps in doors ....................159Reading lamps

rear compartment ......................160

in glove box lid Storage compartm

ashtray in centeStorage compartm

in center consolCup holder in centAshtrays ...............Lighter ..................Cargo tie-down hooParcel net

in front passengCellular telephoneShelf below rear wGarage door opene

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Driving

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

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

Maintenance ...................................177Tele Aid ........................................... 178Catalytic converter ........................ 188Emission control ............................189Steering lock ................................... 190Starting and tu

off the enginAutomatic tranParking brake Driving instruc

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

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

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

Instrument cluster display

Malfunction and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster .........234

On-board diagnostic system .....234Check engine malfunction indicator lamp .............................234Brake warning lamp ..................235Supplemental restraint system (SRS) indicator lamp ..................236Fuel reserve and fuel cap placement warning ....................236

stability program arning lamp ...............237 malfunction

lamp .............................237nction

lamp .............................238arning lamp .............238

and indicator lamp ter console ................239


rning e ............................ 192smission ............... 193.................................202tions ......................203y - Save Fuel .........203 driving .................203.................................203nce ........................204.................................204

(BAS) ...........................................215Antilock brake system

(ABS) ...........................................217Four Wheel Electronic Traction

System (4MATIC) .......................219Electronic stability program

(ESP) ........................................... 220Parking assist

(Parktronic) ............................... 224What you should know

at the gas station ...................... 229Check regularly and

before a long trip ...................... 231

Electronic(ESP) wBAS / ESPindicator ABS malfuindicator Seat belt w

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AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp .....239Malfunction and warning

messages in the multifunction display ...............240

DISPLAY DEFECTIVE ................241BATTERY / ALTERNATOR .........242ABS-SYSTEM ...............................243BRAKE ASSIST ...........................243BRAKE LINING WEAR ..............244BRAKE FLUID ........PARKING BRAKE ..ENGINE FAN ..........COOLANT (coolant COOLANT TEMP. ...LIGHTING SYSTEMLIGHT SENSOR ......REMOVE KEY ........STEERING GEAR OENGINE OIL LEVELWASHER FLUID .....ELEC. STABIL. PRO(Electronic stabilityTELE AID ................

Practical hints

First aid kit ..................................... 256Stowing things in the vehicle ...... 256Fuses ............................................... 257Hood ................................................ 259Checking engine oil level ............. 262Automatic transmission

fluid level ................................... 263

Spare wheel .................................... 271Changing wheels ...........................273Tire inflation pressure ..................278Battery .............................................280Jump starting ..................................282Towing the vehicle .........................285Transmission selector lever,

manually unlocking ..................287Exterior lamps ................................288

bly ...................289lies ..................292 main key ......294

...........................296 shut-down .....296..........................297

ion of roof .................298 ...........................299ade insert .......300...........................302

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.....................245level) ..........246.....................247 ....................248.....................249.....................249IL .................250 ...................251.....................252G. program) ..253.....................253

Coolant level ................................... 263Adding coolant ........................... 264

Windshield and headlamp washer system .......................... 265

Windshield and headlamp washer fluid mixing ratio ........ 265

Spare wheel, vehicle tools, storage compartment ............... 266

Vehicle jack .................................... 267Wheels ............................................ 268

Tire replacement ....................... 268Rotating wheels ......................... 269

Spare wheel .................................... 270Spare wheel bolts ...................... 270

Headlamp assemTaillamp assemb

Changing batteriesin the electronic

Synchronizing remote control .

Emergency engineRear seat cushion Emergency operat

sliding / pop-upManual release for

fuel filler flap ..Replacing wiper blRoof rack ..............

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Vehicle care

Cleaning and care of the vehicle .............................304

Power washer ..............................305Tar stains .....................................305Paintwork, painted body components .................................305Engine cleaning ..........................306Vehicle washing .........................306Ornamental moldings ................306Headlamps, tturn signal leCleaning thesystem sensoWindow cleaglass sunroofWiper bladesLight alloy wInstrument cSteering whegear selectorCup holder ..Seat belts ....

Headliner and shelf below rear window .................... 308Upholstery .................................. 309Hard plastic trim items ............. 309Plastic and rubber parts ........... 309

Technical data

Spare parts service ........................312Warranty coverage .........................312Identification labels .......................313Layout of poly-V-belt drive ............315

Index

Index ................................................330


aillamps, nses ......................306 parktronic rs ...........................307ning / ...............................307 ...............................307heels ......................308luster .....................308el and lever ......................308.................................308.................................308

Technical data .................................316Fuels, coolants, lubricants

etc. - capacities ......................... 322Engine oils ...................................... 324Engine oil additives ...................... 324Air conditioner refrigerant .......... 324Brake fluid ...................................... 324Premium unleaded gasoline ........ 325Fuel requirements ........................ 325Gasoline additives ......................... 326Coolants .......................................... 326Consumer information ................. 328

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, performanceor 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

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Emission System

Emission Perform

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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 t that we can contact you should th

If you sell your Merce t operator.

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

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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) at, or Customer Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. It is in your own interese need arise.

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), 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 vehicle.

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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 noticothers 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:

es 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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1 Parking assist warning indicators, see page 226

2 Side defroster outlet

3 Side air outlet, adjustable

4 Air volume control for side air outlet

5 Exterior lamp switch, see page 119

6 Parking brake release, see page 202

7 Hood lock release, see page 259

8 Combination switch, see page 122

9 Cruise cont

10 Instrument

11 MultifunctiHorn (withposition 1 oAirbag, see

12 Steering locpage 190

13 Voice recogoperating in

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15 Air volume control for center air outlets

16 Left front seat heater switch, see page 54Left front seat ventilation switch, see page 57

17 Headlamp washer switch, see page 121

18 Rear seat head restraints switch, see page 52

19 Hazard warning flasher switch, see page 125

20 Central locking switch, see page 35

21 Tow-away alarm switch, see page 44Indicator lamp for antitheft alarm system, see

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Practical hints Car care

rol switch, see page 212

cluster, see page 86

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22 Right front seat heater swiRight front seat ventilation

23 Glove box (illuminated witsteering lock position 1 or

24 Automatic climate control,Rear window defroster swiActivated charcoal filter sw

25 Audio system, see page 135

26 Storage/eyeglasses compa

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Technicaldata




Center console 1 Ashtray with lighter, see page 166

2 ESP control switch, see page 220

3 Power window switches, front doors, see page 154

4 Power window safety switch, rear doors, see page 154

5 Airbag Off indicator lamp, see page 239

6 Power window switches, rear doors, see page 154

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Overhead control panel 1 Interior lighting, see page 159

2 Sliding/pop-up roof, see page 157

3 Rear view mirror, see page 82

4 Garage door opener, see page 171

5 Tele Aid (emergency call system), see page 178

6 Hands free microphone for Tele Aid, telephone and voice recognition system




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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 the trunk Opening and closinand sliding/pop-up from outside ...........Panic button ...........Mechanical keys ....

Doors ...........................Central locking switchAutomatic central locEmergency unlocking

in case of accidentTrunk ..........................Trunk lamp ................Trunk lid release switTrunk lid emergency

Trunk lid emergency release ........ 42Antitheft alarm system ................... 43Tow-away alarm ............................... 44Power seats front ............................. 45Front seat head restraints ...............51Rear seat head restraints ............... 52Multicontour seat ............................ 53Seat heater ........................................ 54Seat ventilation ................................ 57

Safety guidelines for the seat belt, emergency tensioning retractor and airbag ....................................75

Infant and child restraint systems .........................77

Steering wheel adjustment ............ 81Rear view mirrors ............................82Instrument cluster ...........................86Multifunction steering wheel,

isplay .................92meter, FSS evel display .......96.............................97.............................97.............................98.............................99........................... 100.......................... 100...........................102...........................104 .......................... 105........................... 106ge memory ....108 ..........................110

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king ..............36 ......................36.......................37.......................39ch .................40release ......... 41

Seat belts and integrated restraint system ....... 59

Seat belts .......................................... 59Seat belt nonusage

warning system .......................... 60BabySmartTM airbag

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

Supplemental restraint system (SRS) ............................................. 67

Emergency tensioning retractor (ETR) ............................................. 68

Airbags .............................................. 69

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and engine oil lAudio systems .....

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

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

Navigation systemTrip computer ......Malfunction messaIndividual settings

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Operati Index

Setting the audio volume ...............113Flexible service system (FSS) .......114Engine oil level indicator ...............117Engine oil consumption .................118Exterior lamp switch ......................119Night security illumination .........120Headlamp cleaning system .......... 121Combination switch ......................122Hazard warning

flasher switch ............................125Automatic climate control ............126

Display and cBasic settingSpecial settinDefogging wiDefrosting ...Rear windowAir distributiAir volume ..

Air recirculation .........................131Dust filter .....................................131Activated charcoal filter ............132Residual engine heat utilization ............................132Front center console compartment ventilation ...........133Rear passenger compartment adjustable air outlet ...................134

Audio and telephone, operation .....................................135

Illuminated vanity mirrors ........... 161Interior ............................................ 162Armrest, rear bench ...................... 162Cup holder

in rear bench armrest .............. 162Glove box ......................................... 163

Cup holder and coin holder in glove box lid ........................... 163

Storage compartment above ashtray in center console ........ 164

Storage compartments console ....................... 164in center console ....... 165....................................... 166....................................... 168wn hooks .................... 169

assenger footwell ..... 169phone .........................170

rear window .............. 170 opener ....................... 171




ontrols ..................128 ................................129gs ..........................129ndows ....................129.................................129 defroster .............. 130on ........................... 130................................. 130

Power windows ...............................154Sliding / pop-up roof ......................157Interior lighting ..............................159Entrance lamps,

exit lamps in doors ....................159Reading lamps

rear compartment ......................160Rear window sunshade .................160Sun visors ........................................161

in centerCup holder Ashtrays ...Lighter ......Cargo tie-doParcel net

in front pCellular teleShelf belowGarage door

24Central locking system

Technicaldata




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

Technicaldata


Operati Index

Electronic key

The electronic and infrared rekey.

The remote con

The mechanicatrunk, and stor

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 front door handles.

Note:

Remove the mechanical key from the electronic key ice. 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, age compartment locks.

when using valet parking servtrunk 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 front door handle. Check the batteries of the electronic key, see page 294 or to synchronize the remote control,

the vehicle. To key in the ght delay until the e steering lock.

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see page 296.

Use the mechanical key to unlockstart engine, insert the electronicsteering 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 294 for checking batteries.

The vehicle doocentrally locked

Opening and clroof remotely cof the remote creceiver (6 or 7or .

With vehicle ceopened by usin

If the electronivehicle cannot cannot be open

separately locked)

e page 294 for changing up briefly)

key

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4

3

5

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rs, trunk and fuel filler flap can be and unlocked via remote control.

osing the windows and sliding/pop-up an only be done with the infrared portion ontrol. Aim transmitter eye at a ), press and hold transmit button

ntrally locked, the trunk can also be g the remote control.

c key is inserted in steering lock, the be locked or unlocked, and the trunk lid ed with the remote control.

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 er door 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 all 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 nor 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 the turn signal lamps do not blink, a door or trunk is not closed properly.

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 all 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 pages 294 and 296.


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Choosing global or selective mode on remote control

Press and hold transmit buttons and simultaneously for five 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 there is sufficient clearance.

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

Press transmit button until trunk lid is open.

Important!

since trunk is hicle is centrally

parately, it will

W210.book Seite 30 Mittwoch, 30. Mai 2001 11:45 11Do not place remote control in trunk locked when the lid is closed if the velocked.

Note:

If the trunk was previously locked seremain locked, see page 37.


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Opening and closing windows and sliding/pop-up roof from outside (summer opening/convenience feature)

Aim transmitter eye of remote control at a door receiver.

Summer opening:

Continue to press transmit button after unlocking the vehicle.

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

To interrupt opbutton.

Convenience f

Continue to prethe vehicle.

The windows aafter approxim

To interrupt clo

Ensure that all side windows and the sliding/pop-up roof are properly closed before leaving the vehicle.

p-up roof cannot be sing the transmit button ay be necessary to ctronic key (if ok, battery ill light briefly when e the remote control, see

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.




ening procedure, release transmit

eature:

ss transmit button after locking

nd sliding/pop-up roof begin to close ately 1 second.

sing procedure, release transmit button.

Note:

If the windows and sliding/pooperated automatically by presof the remote control then it mchange the batteries in the elecheck lamp in electronic key wtransmitting), or to synchronizpage 294 and 296.


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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 tem.

r unlocked with

1

W210.book Seite 32 Mittwoch, 30. Mai 2001 11:45 11hold 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 operatelocking system or antitheft alarm sys

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 lock b

Important!

The mechanicalocking system

r with the mechanical d move down.

cked with the respective door can only be locked

1

23

4




pull handle

rivers door

vers door

door from inside:utton down to lock.

l key does not operate the central or antitheft alarm system.

5 Front door from inside:Pull handle to unlock.

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

Each individual door must be lodoor lock button the driverswhen it is 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 doors, the trunk and fuel filler flap remain locked.

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

Notes:

In case of a malfunctithe doors can be locke

To lock, push down lock buttons and turn mechanical key in drivers door lock to position 3, see page 33. In addition lock the trunk.

To unlock, pull inside door handles or turn mechanical key in drivers door lock to position 2, see page 33.

Rear doors can only be opened from inside by first pulling up the door lock button.

When unlocking the drivers door with the mechanical the alarm will

nic key in the on the

W210.book Seite 34 Mittwoch, 30. Mai 2001 11:45 11on in the central locking system d and unlocked individually.

key, the exterior lamps will flash andsound.

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


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Central locking switch

1 Locking

2 Unlocking

The central locconsole.

The doors and locking 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 front 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.

The fuel filler flap cannot be locked or unlocked with the central locking switch.

en locked from the e inside will trigger the

ert the electronic key in n or on the

ays remove the ing lock, and lock ildren unattended in an unlocked vehicle.

equipment may cause




king switch is located in the center

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

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

If the vehicle has previously beoutside, opening a door from thalarm. To cancel the alarm, insthe steering lock or press buttoelectronic key.

Warning!

When leaving the vehicle alwelectronic key from the steeryour vehicle. Do not leave chthe vehicle, or with access toUnsupervised 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 approximately 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 speed(15 km/h) or more.

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

tivated and the n 2, the vehicle s well as the right pproximately

locking, ng.

cident

rt time after a as in a collision it).

vehicle to unlock. d again with the

W210.book Seite 36 Mittwoch, 30. Mai 2001 11:45 11 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 approximately 9 mph

With the automatic central locking acelectronic key in steering lock positiodoors will lock if the left front wheel arear wheel spin at vehicle speeds of a9 mph (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:

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

To unlock and oto position 1, h

The mechanicalocking system

When unlockinexterior lamps

To cancel the asteering lock orelectronic key.

If the fuel filler

open (arrow)

remove mechanical key les built prior 09/01). e (e.g. 09/01) can be abel, which is located on page 313.

by the trunk lid release en previously locked

l key.




pen the trunk lid, turn mechanical key old and push to open.

l key does not operate the central or antitheft alarm system.

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

flap cannot be opened, see page 299.

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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Lower trunk lid usingand close it with grip keep your fingers outthe vehicle.

Important!

Do not place mechanical key inside trunk, since trunk is locked again when the lid is closed if the vehicle has been previously centrally locked.

Warning!

To prevent possible personal injury, always keep hands and fingers away from the trunk opening when closing the trunk lid. Be especially careful

W210.book Seite 38 Mittwoch, 30. Mai 2001 11:45 11 handle (3) or recessed grip (4) molding (5). Please remember to of the space between the lid and

when small children are around.


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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

The trunk lid will swialways make sure the

A minimum height clrequired to open the t

To open the trunk, thePull up on switch unt

The indicator lamp inlid open.

Notes:

The trunk can also be opened by using the remote control. Press button.

The trunk lid cannot be opened by the switch or the remote control when previously locked separately with the mechanical key. To open, see page 37.

The trunk lid cannot be opened with the trunk lid release switch when the vehicle was previously locked

hicle with the

W210.book Seite 40 Mittwoch, 30. Mai 2001 11:45 11on the center console.

ng open automatically. You should re is sufficient clearance.

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

vehicle must be at standstill. il trunk lid is open.

the switch remains on with trunk

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 emThe doors, the and the trunk l

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




release button (1) is located in the trunk

ergency release button (1).fuel filler flap, and the trunk unlocks; id opens.

duction date (e.g. 09/01) can be found tion label, which is located on the llar, see page 313.

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.

The button will blink for 60 minutes after closing the

W210.book Seite 42 Mittwoch, 30. Mai 2001 11:45 11e 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 313.

trunk.

Antitheft alarm system

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Antitheft alarm system

1 Indicator la

The antitheft awith the remotvehicle.

The antitheft a15 seconds afte

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 r more than 20 seconds, utomatically. See Tele

oor with the mechanical sh and the alarm will

electronic key in the 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 approximately r locking the vehicle.

p (1) indicates that the alarm is armed.

flashing exterior lamps. At thesound for 30 seconds. The alaractivating element (a door, for closed. If the alarm stays on foan emergency call is initiated aAid on page 178.

Notes:

When you unlock the drivers dkey, the exterior lamps will flasound.

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

If the alarm stays on for more than 20 seconds, an emergency call is initiated automatically. See Tele Aid on page 178.

arm feature, towing the vehicle, to movement,

ng lock to ey from steering . The indicator

e remote control.

d off until the onic key, at which

W210.book Seite 44 Mittwoch, 30. Mai 2001 11:45 11in 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 alswitch off the tow-away alarm before or when parking on a surface subjectsuch as a ferry or auto train.

To do so, turn electronic key in steeriposition 0 or 1, 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 the electrtime it is automatically reactivated.

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Power seats front

To operate the front power seat adjustment switches, turn electronic key in steering lock to position 1 or 2

engers door open, the d with 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 properly

Never place hparts while a

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 front 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.




(with the drivers or front passpower seats can also be operateremoved or in steering lock po

seat belt provide the best restraint rer is in an upright position and the 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/downPress the switch (comfortable seatinheadroom is reach

2 Seat adjustment,Press the switch (comfortable seatin

allows you to reach the accelerator/brake pedal safely. The position should be as far rearward as possible, consistent with ability to properly operate controls.

3 Seat cushion tiltPress the switch in the direction of the arrow until your legs are lightly supported.

4 Backrest tiltof the arrow until n holding the

s adjusted t the back of the at ear level. Adjust h if the preset k of your head

hand.

er head wer them

2

5

4

32

1

W210.book Seite 46 Mittwoch, 30. Mai 2001 11:45 11 located in each front door.

ust the power seat in the following

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

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

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

5 Head restraintThe height of the head restraint iautomatically with the seat so thahead is supported approximately the head restraint using the switcposition does not support the bacapproximately at ear level.

Adjust the head restraint angle by

Note:

Your vehicle is equipped with powrestraints, do not try to raise or lomanually.

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Synchronizing Head Restraints

If the power supply was interrupted (battery disconnected or empty), the 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 approximately two seconds.

Caution!

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




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Memory function

6 Memory button

7 Position buttons

Storing positions into memory

Three sets of seat/head restraint/steering wheel and exterior rear view mirror positions may be programmed into memory. After the seat/head restraint/steering wheel and exterior rear view mirrors are positioned, push memory button (6), release, and within 3 seconds push position button 1. A second and third set of positions for the same seat/head restraint/steering wheel and exterior rear view mirrors can be

first memory 3.

ring wheel and

Warning!

Do not activate the mActivating the memcould cause the drivvehicle.

7

6

W210.book Seite 48 Mittwoch, 30. Mai 2001 11:45 11programmed into memory by pushingbutton (6) and then 2, respectively

Note:

For instructions on adjustment of steemirrors, see page 81 and 82.

emory function while driving. ory function while driving er to lose the control of the

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Recalling positions from memory

To recall a seat/head restraint/steering wheel and exterior rear view mirror position, push and hold position button 1, 2 or 3 until seat/head restraint/steering wheel and exterior rear view mirror movement has stopped. The seat/head restraint/steering wheel 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 seposition. Doingseats.

First move the

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 ensure adequate control, reach, operation, and comfort. The head restraint should also be adjusted for proper height. See also airbag section for proper seat positioning.

In addition, also adjust the steering wheel to ensure adequate control, reach, operation, and comfort.

Both the inside and outside rear view mirrors should be adjusted for adequate rearward vision.

mall children should be straint system that

tor Vehicle Safety tor Vehicle Safety

g wheel, and rear view fastening of seat belts cle is put into motion.




at backrest is in an excessively reclined so could cause damage to front or rear

backrest to an upright position.

Fasten seat belts. Infants and sseated in a properly secured recomplies with U.S. Federal MoStandard 213 and Canadian MoStandard 213.1.

All seat, head restraint, steerinmirror adjustments as well as should be done before the vehi

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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 can result.

According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions. Infants and small children must ride in the back seats and be seated in an appropriate infant or child restraint system, which is properly secured with the vehicles seat belt, fully in accordance with the child seat manufacturers instructions.

A childs risk of serious or fatal injuries is significantly increased if the child restraints are

and the child is estraint.

W210.book Seite 50 Mittwoch, 30. Mai 2001 11:45 11not properly secured in the vehiclenot properly secured in the child r

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Front seat head restraints

Removal:

Push button (1restraint to its

Pull out head r

Installation:

Push button (1) of the power adjustable head restraint up for approximately 5 seconds.

Insert the head restraint and push it down to the stop.

Adjust head restraint to the desired position.

For positioning of head restraints, see page 45 and 52.

1

Warning!

For your protection, drive only with properly

port the back of the vel.

out the seat head re intended to help cident.




) up to bring the power adjustable head highest position.

estraint completely with both hands.

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positioned head restraints.

Adjust head restraint to suphead approximately at ear le

Do not drive the vehicle withrestraints. Head restraints areduce injuries during an ac

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Rear seat head restraints

Folding head restrainrunning):

Press symbol-side of rrestraints. The head rfor increased visibilit

Placing head restrainPull head restraint for

ted manually.

the rear head n the rear seats

restraints clear of the folding

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W210.book Seite 52 Mittwoch, 30. Mai 2001 11:45 11ts backward (with engine

ocker switch to release the head estraints will then fold backward y.

ts upright: ward until it locks in position.

Angle of head restraints: The head restraint angle can be adjus

Important!

For safety reasons, always drive withrestraints in the upright position wheare occupied. Keep area around headarticles (e.g. clothing) to not obstructoperation of the head restraints.

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Multicontour seat (optional)

We recommendfollowing order

1 Seat cushio

2 Backrest bo

3 Backrest ce

4 Side bolster

Some models may be equipped with multicontour seats. These seats have movable seat cushions, and inflatable air cushions built into the backrest to provide additional lumbar and side support.

The seat cushion movement and amount of backrest cushion height and curvature can be continuously varied with regulators (1, 2 and 3) after turning the electronic key in steering lock to position 2.

The side bolsters of the backrest can be adjusted with rocker switch (4):

press to the right increase side support,

side support.

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

1

23

4




to adjust the multicontour seat in the :

n depth

ttom

nter

adjustment

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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Seat heater

The seat heaters can be switched on with the electronic key in steering lock positions 1 or 2.

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).

automatically as .

is distracting to off.

W210.book Seite 54 Mittwoch, 30. Mai 2001 11:45 11The seat heaters will switch on againsoon as sufficient voltage is available

If the blinking of the indicator lampsyou, the seat heaters can be switched

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Vehicles without seat ventilation

The front seat hconsole.

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 lamp will stay on.

Turning off seat heater:

ss upper half of switch.

press lower half of

atically turns off after peration.

1

2




eater switches are located in the center

If one indicator lamp is on, pre

If both indicator lamps are on, switch.

If left on, the seat heater automapproximately 30 minutes of o

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Vehicles with seat ventilation (optional)

The front seat heater console.

Rapid heating mode:Press button (3) once.Both red indicator lamps above the button light up.

The system switches over to normal heating mode automatically after approximately 5 minutes.

Normal heating mode:Press button (3) twice.One red indicator lamp above the button lights up.

switched off after

eater is switched

W210.book Seite 56 Mittwoch, 30. Mai 2001 11:45 11switches are located in the center

The seat heater will be automatically approximately 30 minutes.

Turning off the heater:Press the button (3) again.The indicator lamps go out. The seat hoff.

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Seat ventilation (optional)

The front seat vcenter console.

Turn the electror 2.

Level 3 ventilation setting (maximum):

Press button (1).

Three blue indicator lamps beside the button light up.

Level 2 ventilation setting (middle):

Press button (1) again.

Two blue indicator lamps beside the button light up.

Level 1 ventilation setting (minimum):

Press button (1) again.

the button lights up.

, press button (1) once.

on, press button (1)

re on, press button (1)




entilation switches are located in the

onic key in steering lock to position 1

One blue indicator lamp beside

Turning off seat ventilation:

If one blue indicator lamp is on

If two blue indicator lamps aretwice.

If three blue indicator lamps athree times.

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Notes:

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

The seat ventilation 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, one or more indicator lamps in the switch will blink.

The seat ventilation was soon as sufficient v

If the blinking indicatseat ventilation can b

W210.book Seite 58 Mittwoch, 30. Mai 2001 11:45 11ill switch on again automatically oltage is available.

or lamps pose a distraction, the e switched off.

Restraint systems

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Seat belts and integrated restraint system

Your vehicle is equipped with seat belts for all seats, emergency tensioning retractors for all outboard seat belts, dual front airbags, door mounted side impact airbags and head protective window curtain airbags. Their protective functions are designed to complement one another.

Seat belts

Important

Laws in most stseat belt use.

All states and pthat comply wiStandard 213 aStandard 213.

All child restravehicle seats byshoulder belt.

For your safetyrecommend the

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.

According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating

eating positions. ust ride in back seats

iate infant or child operly secured with

in accordance with the structions.

tal injuries is child restraints are ehicle and the child is

child restraint.




ates and all Canadian provinces require

rovinces require use of child restraints th U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety nd Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety

int systems are designed to be secured in lap belts or the lap belt portion of a lap-

and that of your passengers we strongly ir use.

positions than in the front sInfants and small children mand be seated in an approprrestraint system, which is prthe vehicles seat belt, fully child seat manufacturers in

A childs risk of serious or fasignificantly increased if thenot properly secured in the vnot properly secured in the

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With the electronic kewarning sounds for a is not fastened.

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,

e interior of the an be seriously

f injury or death seat belt.

ehicle than there eryone riding in with a separate

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arning system

y in steering lock position 2, a short time if the drivers seat belt

you are much more likely to hit thvehicle or be ejected from it. You cinjured or killed.

In the same crash, the possibility ois lessened if you are wearing your

Warning!

Never let more people ride in the vare seat belts available. Be sure evthe vehicle is correctly restrained seat belt.

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Fastening of seat belts

1 Latch plate

2 Buckle

3 Release but

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 should be positioned as low as possible on your hips and not across the abdomen.

Warning!

Always fasten your seat belt before driving off. Always make sure your passengers are properly restrained even those sitting in the rear.




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Tighten the lap portioportion up.

The shoulder portion snug and checked forengaging it.

Adjust seat belt so thaclose as possible to thshould not touch the nadjust the height of thavailable.

downward.

e seat or seat back correct seat belt

4

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of the seat belt must be pulled snugness immediately after

t shoulder portion is located as e middle of your shoulder (it eck). For this purpose, you can e belt outlet. Three positions are

4 Button for belt outlet

Raising: Slide belt outlet upward.

Lowering:Press button (4) and slide belt outlet

Caution!

For safety reasons, avoid adjusting thinto positions which could affect the positioning.

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Push the releas

Allow the retraguiding the lat

Operation

The inertia reesudden vehiclebelt. The lockinquickly pulling

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 likelihood of and potential severity of injuries in accidents, including rollovers. The integrated restraint system includes SRS

senger airbag, front side impact airbags, curtain airbags for eat belt emergency nd front seat knee esigned to enhance properly belted tal (front airbags) and

ndow curtain airbags) reset deployment




e button (3) in the belt buckle (2).

ctor to completely rewind the seat belt by ch plate (1).

l stops the belt from unwinding during stops or when quickly pulling on the g function of the reel may be checked by out the belt.

(driver airbag, front pasand rear door mounted head protection windowside windows), ETR (stensioning retractors), abolsters. The system is dthe protection offered tooccupants in certain fronside (side impact and wiimpacts which exceed pthresholds.

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

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 injuries in a crash.

Never wear the shoulder belt under your arm, against your necrash, your bodThat would incrneck injuries. Tmuch force to thcould severely iyour liver or sp

Each seat belt should never be used for more than one person at a time. Do not fasten a seat belt around a person and another person or other objects.

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-tion should be n the hips to the abdomen.

strument panel th feet on the

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njure internal organs such as leen.

shoulder belt. The lap belt porpositioned as low as possible oavoid any possible pressure on

Never place your feet on the inor on the seat. Always keep bofloor in front of the seat.

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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

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