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Important! Prior to operating the vehicle, the driver should check and adjust if necessary the seat height, seat position fore and aft, and backrest angle to insure adequate control, reach 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. Fasten seat belts. Infants and small children should be seated in a properly secured restraint system that complies with U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213. All seat, head restraint, steering wheel, and rear view mirror adjustments as well as fastening of seat belts should be done before the vehicle is put into motion. 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 back seats and be seated in an appropriate infant or child restraint system, which is properly secured with the vehicle's seat belt, fully in accordance with the child seat manufacturer's instructions. A child's 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. Memory function Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display 87 Practical hints Car care Technical data Index

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Jacket - <GRAPHIK>	1
Cover - <GRAPHIK>	1
Graphic - <GRAPHIK>	1
Graphic - <GRAPHIK>	1
Title -	1
CapLetter -	1
Intro - <GRAPHIK>	2
Para - <GRAPHIK>	2
Para - C240 C320	2
Para - Our company and staff congratulate you on the purchase of your new Mercedes-Benz.	3
Para - Your selection of our product is a demonstration of your trust in our company name. Furthe...	3
Para - Your Mercedes-Benz represents the efforts of many skilled engineers and craftsmen. To ensu...	3
ItemizedList - • Please read this manual carefully before putting it aside. Then return it to you...	3
Item - • Please read this manual carefully before putting it aside. Then return it to your vehicl...	3
Item - • Please abide by the recommendations contained in this manual. They are designed to acqua...	3
Item - • Please abide by the warnings and cautions contained in this manual. They are designed to...	3
Para - We extend our best wishes for many miles of safe, pleasurable driving.	3
Para - Daimler	3
ToC - Introduction	4
Title - Introduction	4
ToCEntry - Product information 1	4
ToCEntry - Operator’s manual 2	4
ToCEntry - Where to find it 7	4
ToCEntry - Reporting Safety Defects 9	4
Title - Instruments and controls	4
ToCEntry - Instruments and controls 12	4
ToCEntry - Door control panel 14	4
ToCSubEntry - Door control panel 14	4
ToCSubEntry - Overhead control panel 15	4
ToCSubEntry - Dashboard 16	4
ToCSubEntry - Center console 18	4
Title - Operation	4
ToCEntry - Vehicle keys 22	4
ToCEntry - Start lock-out 24	4
ToCEntry - General notes on the central locking system 24	4
ToCEntry - Central locking system 25	4
ToCEntry - Radio frequency and infrared remote control 25	4
ToCSubEntry - Radio frequency and infrared remote control 25	4
ToCSubEntry - Locking and unlocking 27	4
ToCSubEntry - Choosing global or selective mode on remote control 27	4
ToCSubEntry - Opening the trunk 28	4
ToCSubEntry - Opening and closing windows and sliding / pop-up roof from outside 29	4
ToCSubEntry - Panic button 30	4
ToCSubEntry - Mechanical keys 30	4
ToCEntry - Doors 31	4
ToCEntry - Central locking switch 33	4
ToCEntry - Automatic central locking 34	4
ToCEntry - Emergency unlocking in case of accident 34	4
ToCEntry - Trunk 35	4
ToCEntry - Trunk lid release switch 37	4
ToCEntry - Antitheft alarm system 38	4
ToCEntry - Tow-away alarm 39	4
ToCEntry - Easy-entry/exit feature 41	4
ToCEntry - Front seat adjustment 42	4
ToCEntry - Removal and installation of front seat head restraints 47	4
ToCEntry - Multicontour seat 49	4
ToCEntry - Heated seats 50	4
ToCEntry - Rear seat head restraints 52	4
ToCEntry - Seat belts and integrated restraint system 55	4
ToCEntry - Seat belts 55	4
ToCEntry - Seat belt nonusage warning system 56	4
ToCEntry - BabySmart	4
ToCEntry - Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) 63	4
ToCEntry - Emergency tensioning retractor (ETR) 64	4
ToCEntry - Airbags 65	4
ToCEntry - Safety guidelines for the seat belt, emergency tensioning retractor and airbag 72	4
ToCEntry - Infant and child restraint systems 73	4
ToCEntry - Steering wheel adjustment (manual) 77	4
ToCEntry - Steering wheel adjustment (electrical) 79	4
ToCEntry - Rear view mirrors 80	4
ToCEntry - Instrument cluster 88	4
ToCEntry - Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display 92	4
ToCEntry - Trip and main odometer, FSS, coolant temperature, vehicle speed, engine oil level indi...	5
ToCEntry - Audio systems 98	5
ToCEntry - Radio 98	5
ToCSubEntry - Radio 98	5
ToCSubEntry - CD player 99	5
ToCSubEntry - Cassette player 100	5
ToCEntry - Telephone 101	5
ToCEntry - Navigation system 106	5
ToCEntry - Trip computer 107	5
ToCEntry - Malfunction/warning message memory 109	5
ToCEntry - Individual settings 111	5
ToCEntry - Setting the audio volume 123	5
ToCEntry - Coolant temperature gauge 124	5
ToCEntry - Flexible service system (FSS) 125	5
ToCEntry - Engine oil level indicator 128	5
ToCEntry - Engine oil consumption 129	5
ToCEntry - Exterior lamp switch 130	5
ToCEntry - Headlamp mode 131	5
ToCEntry - Night security illumination 132	5
ToCEntry - Locator lighting 133	5
ToCSubEntry - Locator lighting 133	5
ToCEntry - Headlamp cleaning system 133	5
ToCEntry - Combination switch 134	5
ToCEntry - Hazard warning flasher switch 137	5
ToCEntry - Climate control 138	5
ToCEntry - Automatic climate control 146	5
ToCEntry - Front center console storage compartment ventilation 158	5
ToCEntry - Rear passenger compartment adjustable air outlets 159	5
ToCEntry - Operation Audio and telephone 160	5
ToCEntry - Operating safety 160	5
ToCEntry - Operating and display elements 161	5
ToCEntry - Button and soft key operation 163	5
ToCEntry - Operation 163	5
ToCEntry - Power windows 184	5
ToCEntry - Sliding/pop-up roof 187	5
ToCEntry - Interior lighting 189	5
ToCEntry - Rear window sunshade 191	5
ToCEntry - Sun visors 192	5
ToCEntry - Vanity mirrors 192	5
ToCEntry - Interior 193	5
ToCEntry - Storage compartments and armrests 193	5
ToCEntry - Glove box 194	5
ToCSubEntry - Glove box 194	5
ToCEntry - Cup holder 197	5
ToCEntry - Ashtrays 199	5
ToCEntry - Lighter 201	5
ToCEntry - Parcel net in front passenger footwell 202	5
ToCEntry - Ski sack 202	5
ToCEntry - Enlarged cargo area 207	5
ToCEntry - Split folding rear seat bench 207	5
ToCEntry - Loading instructions (vehicle with enlarged cargo area) 209	5
ToCEntry - Cellular telephone 210	5
ToCEntry - Telephone, general 211	5
ToCEntry - Garage door opener 212	5
Title - Driving	6
ToCEntry - Control and operation of radio transmitters 218	6
ToCEntry - The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km) 219	6
ToCEntry - Maintenance 219	6
ToCEntry - Tele Aid 220	6
ToCEntry - Catalytic converter 228	6
ToCEntry - Emission control 229	6
ToCEntry - Starter switch 230	6
ToCEntry - Starting and turning off the engine 232	6
ToCEntry - Manual transmission 233	6
ToCEntry - Automatic transmission 234	6
ToCEntry - Parking brake 243	6
ToCEntry - Driving instructions 244	6
ToCEntry - Drive sensibly – Save Fuel 244	6
ToCSubEntry - Drive sensibly – Save Fuel 244	6
ToCSubEntry - Drinking and driving 244	6
ToCSubEntry - Pedals 244	6
ToCSubEntry - Power assistance 245	6
ToCSubEntry - Brakes 245	6
ToCSubEntry - Driving off 246	6
ToCSubEntry - Parking 246	6
ToCSubEntry - Tires 247	6
ToCSubEntry - Snow chains 250	6
ToCSubEntry - Winter driving instructions 250	6
ToCSubEntry - Deep water 252	6
ToCSubEntry - Passenger compartment 253	6
ToCSubEntry - Traveling abroad 253	6
ToCEntry - Cruise control 254	6
ToCEntry - Brake assist system (BAS) 257	6
ToCEntry - Antilock brake system (ABS) 258	6
ToCEntry - Electronic stability program (ESP) 260	6
ToCEntry - What you should know at the gas station 264	6
ToCEntry - Check regularly and before a long trip 266	6
Title - Instrument cluster display	6
ToCEntry - Malfunction and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster 268	6
ToCEntry - On-board diagnostic system 268	6
ToCEntry - Check engine malfunction indicator lamp 268	6
ToCSubEntry - Check engine malfunction indicator lamp 268	6
ToCSubEntry - Brake warning lamp 270	6
ToCSubEntry - Supplemental restraint system (SRS) indicator lamp 271	6
ToCSubEntry - Fuel reserve warning 271	6
ToCSubEntry - ABS malfunction indicator lamp 272	6
ToCSubEntry - Electronic stability program (ESP) — warning lamp 273	6
ToCEntry - Seat belt nonusage warning lamp 273	6
ToCEntry - Malfunction and indicator lamp in the center console 273	6
ToCEntry - AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp 273	6
ToCSubEntry - AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp 273	6
ToCEntry - Malfunction and warning messages in the multifunction display 274	7
ToCEntry - DISPLAY DEFECTIVE 275	7
ToCSubEntry - DISPLAY DEFECTIVE 275	7
ToCSubEntry - BATTERY / ALTERNATOR 276	7
ToCSubEntry - ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM 277	7
ToCSubEntry - BRAKE ASSIST 277	7
ToCSubEntry - BRAKE LINING WEAR 278	7
ToCSubEntry - BRAKE FLUID 278	7
ToCSubEntry - PARKING BRAKE 279	7
ToCSubEntry - SEAT BELT SYSTEM 279	7
ToCSubEntry - ELEC. STABIL. PROG. (Electronic stability program) 280	7
ToCSubEntry - COOLANT (coolant level) 281	7
ToCSubEntry - COOLANT (coolant temperature) 282	7
ToCSubEntry - ENGINE OIL LEVEL 283	7
ToCSubEntry - LIGHTING SYSTEM 284	7
ToCSubEntry - LIGHT SENSOR 286	7
ToCSubEntry - DOOR 286	7
ToCSubEntry - TRUNK OPEN 287	7
ToCSubEntry - HOOD 287	7
ToCSubEntry - TELEPHONE – FUNCTION 288	7
ToCSubEntry - TELE AID 288	7
ToCSubEntry - WASHER FLUID 289	7
ToCSubEntry - RESTRAINT SYSTEM 290	7
ToCSubEntry - KEY 290	7
ToCSubEntry - FUEL RESERVE 291	7
ToCSubEntry - UNDERVOLTAGE 291	7
ToCSubEntry - STEER. WHEEL ADJUST. 292	7
ToCSubEntry - ENTRANCE POSITION 292	7
Title - Practical hints	7
ToCEntry - First aid kit 294	7
ToCEntry - Stowing things in the vehicle 294	7
ToCEntry - Fuses 295	7
ToCEntry - Hood 297	7
ToCEntry - Checking engine oil level 300	7
ToCEntry - Automatic transmission fluid level 301	7
ToCEntry - Coolant level 301	7
ToCEntry - Adding coolant 302	7
ToCSubEntry - Adding coolant 302	7
ToCEntry - Windshield and headlamp washer system 302	7
ToCEntry - Spare wheel, vehicle tools, storage compartment 304	7
ToCEntry - Vehicle jack 305	7
ToCEntry - Wheels 306	8
ToCEntry - Tire replacement 306	8
ToCSubEntry - Tire replacement 306	8
ToCSubEntry - Rotating wheels 307	8
ToCEntry - Spare wheel 308	8
ToCEntry - Changing wheels 309	8
ToCEntry - Tire inflation pressure 315	8
ToCEntry - Battery 316	8
ToCEntry - Jump starting 318	8
ToCEntry - Towing the vehicle 321	8
ToCEntry - Transmission selector lever, manually unlocking 325	8
ToCSubEntry - Transmission selector lever, manually unlocking 325	8
ToCEntry - Exterior lamps 326	8
ToCEntry - Replacing bulbs 326	8
ToCSubEntry - Replacing bulbs 326	8
ToCEntry - Trunk lamp 331	8
ToCEntry - Changing batteries in the electronic main key 332	8
ToCEntry - Synchronizing remote control 334	8
ToCSubEntry - Synchronizing remote control 334	8
ToCEntry - Emergency engine shut-down 334	8
ToCEntry - Fuel filler flap, manual release 335	8
ToCEntry - Replacing wiper blade insert 337	8
ToCEntry - Roof rack 338	8
Title - Vehicle care	8
ToCEntry - Cleaning and care of the vehicle 340	8
ToCEntry - Power washer 341	8
ToCSubEntry - Power washer 341	8
ToCSubEntry - Tar stains 341	8
ToCSubEntry - Paintwork, painted body components 341	8
ToCSubEntry - Engine cleaning 342	8
ToCSubEntry - Vehicle washing 342	8
ToCSubEntry - Ornamental moldings 343	8
ToCSubEntry - Headlamps, taillamps, turn signal lenses 343	8
ToCSubEntry - Window cleaning 343	8
ToCSubEntry - Wiper blade 343	8
ToCSubEntry - Light alloy wheels 344	8
ToCSubEntry - Instrument cluster 344	8
ToCSubEntry - Steering wheel and gear selector lever 344	8
ToCSubEntry - Cup holder 344	8
ToCSubEntry - Seat belts 345	8
ToCSubEntry - Headliner and shelf below rear window 345	8
ToCSubEntry - Leather upholstery 345	8
ToCSubEntry - Hard plastic trim items 345	8
ToCSubEntry - Plastic and rubber parts 345	8
Title - Technical data	9
ToCEntry - Spare parts service 348	9
ToCEntry - Warranty coverage 348	9
ToCEntry - Identification labels 349	9
ToCEntry - Layout of poly-V-belt drive 350	9
ToCEntry - Technical data 351	9
ToCEntry - Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - capacities 355	9
ToCEntry - Engine oils 357	9
ToCEntry - Engine oil additives 357	9
ToCEntry - Air conditioner refrigerant 357	9
ToCEntry - Brake fluid 357	9
ToCEntry - Premium unleaded gasoline 358	9
ToCEntry - Fuel requirements 358	9
ToCEntry - Gasoline additives 359	9
ToCEntry - Coolants 359	9
ToCEntry - Consumer information 361	9
ToCEntry - Uniform tire quality grading 361	9
Title - Index	9
ToCEntry - Index 364	9
Intro - Introduction	10
Section - Introduction	10
Title - Introduction	10
Hypertext - Introduction	10
Marker - Product information	10
Para - Kindly observe the following in your own best interest:	10
Para - We recommend using Mercedes-Benz original parts as well as conversion parts and accessorie...	10
Para - We have tested these parts to determine their reliability, safety and their special suitab...	10
Para - We are unable to make an assessment for other products and therefore cannot be held respon...	10
Para - Mercedes-Benz original parts as well as conversion parts and accessories approved by us ar...	10
Section - Operator’s manual	11
Title - Operator’s manual	11
Marker - Operator’s manual	11
Para - This Operator’s Manual contains a great deal of useful information. We urge you to read it...	11
Para - For your own safety and longer service life of the vehicle, we urge you to follow the inst...	11
Para - Your vehicle may have some or all of the equipment described in this manual. Therefore, yo...	11
Subtitle - Service and warranty information	11
Bold - Service and warranty information	11
Para - The Service and Warranty Information Booklet contains detailed information about the warra...	11
ItemizedList - • New Car Limited Warranty,	11
Item - • New Car Limited Warranty,	11
Item - • Emission System Warranty,	11
Item - • Emission Performance Warranty,	11
Item - • California, Massachusetts, and Vermont Emission Control System Warranty (California, Mas...	11
Item - • State Warranty Enforcement Laws (Lemon Laws).	11
Subtitle - Important notice for California retail buyers of Mercedes-Benz automobiles	12
Bold - Important notice for California retail buyers of Mercedes-Benz automobiles	12
Para - Under California law you may be entitled to a replacement of your vehicle or a refund of t...	12
Subtitle - Maintenance	12
Bold - Maintenance	12
Para - The Service Booklet describes all the necessary maintenance work which should be performed...	12
Para - Always have the Service Booklet with you when you take the vehicle to your authorized Merc...	12
Subtitle - Roadside assistance	13
Bold - Roadside assistance	13
Para - The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program provides factory trained technical help in t...	13
ItemizedList - 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA) 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada)	13
Item - 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA) 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada)	13
Bold - 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA) 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada)	13
Para - will be answered by Mercedes-Benz Client Assistance Representatives 24hours a day, 365da...	13
Para - For additional information refer to the Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program brochure...	13
Subtitle - Change of address or ownership	13
Bold - Change of address or ownership	13
Para - If you change your address, be sure to send in the	13
Para - If you sell your Mercedes, please leave all literature with the vehicle to make it availab...	13
Para - If you bought this vehicle used, be sure to send in the	13
Subtitle - Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada	14
Bold - Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada	14
Para - If you plan to operate your vehicle in foreign countries, please be aware that:	14
ItemizedList - • Service facilities or replacement parts may not be readily available,	14
Item - • Service facilities or replacement parts may not be readily available,	14
Item - • unleaded gasoline for vehicles with catalytic converters may not be available; the use o...	14
Item - • gasoline may have a considerably lower octane rating, and improper fuel can cause engine...	14
Para - Certain Mercedes-Benz models are available for delivery in Europe under our European Deliv...	14
Table - <TABELLE>	14
TBody - <TABELLENHAUPTTEXT>	14
Row - <TABELLENREIHE>	14
Entry - In the USA:	14
Entry - In Canada:	14
Row - <TABELLENREIHE>	14
Entry - Mercedes-Benz usa, LLC European Delivery Department One Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645...	14
Entry - Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc. European Delivery Department 849 Eglinton Avenue East Toronto,...	14
Para - We continuously strive to improve our product, and ask for your understanding that we rese...	15
Para - Optional equipment is also described in this manual, including operating instructions wher...	15
Para - If there are any equipment details that are not shown or described in this Operator’s Manu...	15
Para - The Operator’s Manual and Service Booklet are important documents and should be kept with ...	15
Section - Where to find it	16
Title - Where to find it	16
Marker - Where to find it	16
Para - The Operator’s Manual is divided into eight sections:	16
ItemizedList - • Instruments and controls:	16
Item - • Instruments and controls:	16
Bold - • Instruments and controls:	16
Item - • Operation:	16
Bold - • Operation:	16
Item - • Driving:	16
Bold - • Driving:	16
Item - • Instrument cluster display:	16
Bold - • Instrument cluster display:	16
Item - • Practical hints:	16
Bold - • Practical hints:	16
Item - • Car care:	16
Bold - • Car care:	16
Item - • Technical data:	16
Bold - • Technical data:	16
Item - • Index:	16
Bold - • Index:	16
Para - Other documents may also be supplied, depending on your vehicle’s equipment.	16
Para - Explanation of color used:	16
Table - <TABELLE>	16
TBody - <TABELLENHAUPTTEXT>	16
Row - <TABELLENREIHE>	16
Entry - Warning notices for the protection of yourself and others appear on red background.	16
SpecSection - Problems with your vehicle	17
Title - Problems with your vehicle	17
Marker - Problems with your vehicle	17
SimplePara - If you should experience a problem with your vehicle, particularly one that you beli...	17
DefinitionList - In the	17
Definition - In the	17
Item - Client Assistance Center Mercedes-Benz	17
Definition - In Canada:	17
Item - Customer Relations Department Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc. 849 Eglinton Avenue East Toronto,...	17
Code - For the	18
SpecSection - Reporting Safety Defects	18
Title - Reporting Safety Defects	18
Marker - Reporting Safety Defects	18
SimplePara - If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cau...	18
SimplePara - If	18
SimplePara - To contact	18
ToC - Contents - Instruments and controls	20
Title - Contents - Instruments and controls	20
Marker - Contents - Instruments and controls	20
ToCEntry - Instruments and controls 12	20
ToCEntry - Door control panel 14	20
ToCSubEntry - Door control panel 14	20
ToCSubEntry - Overhead control panel 15	20
ToCSubEntry - Dashboard 16	20
ToCSubEntry - Center console 18	20
Part - Instruments and controls	21
Section - Instruments and controls	21
Title - Instruments and controls	21
Hypertext - Instruments and controls	21
Marker - Instruments and controls	21
Figure - <GRAPHIK>	21
OrderedList - 1 Door control panel, see page	22
Item - 1 Door control panel, see page	22
Item - 2 Overhead control panel, see page	22
Item - 3 Dashboard, see page	22
Item - 4 Center console, see page	22
Subsection - Door control panel	23
Title - Door control panel	23
Marker - Door control panel	23
Figure - <GRAPHIK>	23
OrderedList - 1 Door handle, pull to open, see page	23
Item - 1 Door handle, pull to open, see page	23
Item - 2 Memory function (for storing seat, steering wheel and exterior rear view mirror settings...	23
Item - 3 Front seat adjustment, see page	23
Item - 4 Steering wheel adjustment, see page	23
Item - 5 Power windows, see page	23
Item - 6 Switch for rear door window override, see page	23
Item - 7 Trunk lid release switch, see page	23
Subsection - Overhead control panel	24
Title - Overhead control panel	24
Marker - Overhead control panel	24
Bold - Overhead control panel	24
Figure - <GRAPHIK>	24
OrderedList - 1 Interior lighting, see page	24
Item - 1 Interior lighting, see page	24
Item - 2 Tele Aid (emergency call system), see page	24
Item - 3 Sliding/pop-up roof, see page	24
Item - 4 Hands-free microphone for Tele Aid and optional telephone with voice recognition system	24
Item - 5 Rear view mirror, see page	24
Item - 6 Garage door opener, see page	24
Subsection - Dashboard	25
Title - Dashboard	25
Marker - Dashboard	25
Bold - Dashboard	25
Figure - <GRAPHIK>	25
OrderedList - 1 Hood lock release, see page	26
Item - 1 Hood lock release, see page	26
Item - 2 Parking brake pedal, see page	26
Item - 3 Steering wheel adjustment (manual), see page	26
Item - 4 Parking brake release, see page	26
Item - 5 Exterior lamp switch, see page	26
Item - 6 Combination switch, see page	26
Item - 7 Exterior mirror adjustment, see page	26
Item - 8 Headlamp washer button, see page	26
Item - 9 Cruise control switch, see page	26
Item - 10 Multifunction steering wheel, see page	26
Item - 11 Instrument cluster, see page	26
Item - 12 Voice recognition system switch, see separate operating instructions	26
Item - 13 Starter switch, see page	26
Item - 14 Glove box lid release, see page	26
Item - 15 Glove box lock, see page	26
Subsection - Center console	27
Title - Center console	27
Marker - Center console	27
Figure - <GRAPHIK>	27
OrderedList - 1 Left front seat heater switch, see page	27
Item - 1 Left front seat heater switch, see page	27
Item - 2 Rear window sunshade (optional), see page	27
Item - 3 ESP (electronic stability program) control switch, see page	27
Item - 4 Hazard warning flasher switch, see page	27
Item - 5 Central locking switch, see page	27
Item - 6 Rear seat head restraints, see page	27
Item - 7 Antitheft alarm system, see page	27
Item - 8 Right front seat heater switch, see page	27
Item - 9 AIRBAG OFF	27
CapLetter - 9 AIRBAG OFF	27
Item - 10 COMAND system (optional), see separate operatinginstructions, or audio system, see page	27
Item - 11 Climate control (C240), see page	27
Item - 12 Ashtray, see page	28
Item - 13 Automatic transmission, see page	28
Item - 14 Storage compartment, see page	28
Item - 15 Armrest, see page	28
ToC - Contents - Operation	29
Title - Contents - Operation	29
Marker - Contents - Operation	29
ToCEntry - Vehicle keys 22	29
ToCEntry - Start lock-out 24	29
ToCEntry - General notes on the central locking system 24	29
ToCEntry - Central locking system 25	29
ToCEntry - Radio frequency and infrared remote control 25	29
ToCSubEntry - Radio frequency and infrared remote control 25	29
ToCSubEntry - Locking and unlocking 27	29
ToCSubEntry - Choosing global or selective mode on remote control 27	29
ToCSubEntry - Opening the trunk 28	29
ToCSubEntry - Opening and closing windows and sliding / pop-up roof from outside 29	29
ToCSubEntry - Panic button 30	29
ToCSubEntry - Mechanical keys 30	29
ToCEntry - Doors 31	29
ToCEntry - Central locking switch 33	29
ToCEntry - Automatic central locking 34	29
ToCEntry - Emergency unlocking in case of accident 34	29
ToCEntry - Trunk 35	29
ToCEntry - Trunk lid release switch 37	29
ToCEntry - Antitheft alarm system 38	29
ToCEntry - Tow-away alarm 39	29
ToCEntry - Easy-entry/exit feature 41	29
ToCEntry - Front seat adjustment 42	29
ToCEntry - Removal and installation of front seat head restraints 47	29
ToCEntry - Multicontour seat 49	29
ToCEntry - Heated seats 50	29
ToCEntry - Rear seat head restraints 52	29

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Important!

Prior to operating the vehicle, the driver should check

and adjust if necessary the seat height, seat position

fore and aft, and backrest angle to insure adequate

control, reach 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.

Fasten seat belts. Infants and small children should be

seated in a properly secured restraint system that

complies with U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety

Standard 213 and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety

Standard 213.

All seat, head restraint, steering wheel, and rear view

mirror adjustments as well as fastening of seat belts

should be done before the vehicle is put into motion.

Warning!

Children 12 years old and under must never ride in

the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz

authorized BabySmart

compatible child seat,

which operates with the BabySmart

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 back seats

and be seated in an appropriate infant or child

restraint system, which is properly secured with

the vehicle’s seat belt, fully in accordance with the

child seat manufacturer’s instructions.

A child’s 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.