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Practical hints What to do if ... Display message Run Flat Indicator inactive Check tires Then reactivate Run Flat Indicator Run Flat Indicator unavailable Tire pressure Check tires Possible cause/consequence The Run Flat Indicator* is malfunctioning. There was a warning message about a loss in tire inflation pressure and the Run Flat Indicator* has not been reactivated yet. The Run Flat Indicator* has been switched off due to an error. The Run Flat Indicator* indicates that the pressure is too low in one or more tires. Possible solution Have the Run Flat Indicator* checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Make sure that the correct tire inflation pressure is set for each tire. Then reactivate the Run Flat Indicator*. Have the Run Flat Indicator* checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding abrupt steering and braking maneuvers. Observe the traffic situation around you. Check and adjust the tire inflation pressure as required ( page 316). If necessary, change the wheel ( page 406). Reactivate the Run Flat Indicator* after adjusting the tire inflation pressure values ( page 318). Warning! G Do not drive with a flat tire. A flat tire affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle. You may lose control of the vehicle. Continued driving with a flat tire will cause excessive heat build-up and possibly a fire. 368

Section	Page
Contents	4
Introduction	10
Product information	10
Operator’s manual	11
Service and warranty information	11
California retail buyers and lessees, important notice	12
Maintenance	13
Roadside Assistance	13
Change of address or ownership	13
Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada	14
Where to find it	15
Symbols used in this operator’s manual	16
Operating syfety	17
Proper use of the vehicle	17
Problems:With vehicle	18
Reporting safety defects	19
Safety:Reporting defects	19
Vehicle data recording	20
Information regarding electronic recording devices	20
At a glance	22
Cockpit	23
Instrument cluster	25
Multifunction steering wheel	27
Center console	28
Upper part	28
Center console-lower part	29
Overhead control panel	30
Door control panel	31
Getting started	32
Unlocking	33
Key, SmartKey:Locking/unlocking	33
Starter switch:Positions	34
Adjusting	36
Seats,	36
Steering wheel	41
Mirrors:Adjusting	44
Driving:Instructions	46
Seat belts:Fastening	46
Key, SmartKey:Starting the engine	49
Parking brake:Releasing	51
Driving	52
Headlamps:Switch	53
Turn signals	54
Windshield wipers	54
Problems:While driving	57
Parking	58
Parking brake:Engaging	59
Headlamps:Switch	60
Turning off engine	60
Releasing seat belts	60
Locking	61
Safety and Security	62
Occupant safety	63
Air bags	64
Seat belts	70
Active head restraint	74
Children in the vehicle	75
Rear door window:Blocking operation	86
Panic alarm*	87
Activating	87
Deactivating	87
Driving:Safety systems	88
Driving safety systems:ABS	88
Driving safety systems:BAS	89
Driving safety systems:ESP®	90
ESP®:Four wheel electronic traction system with ESP®	93
Anti-theft systems	94
Immobilizer	94
Anti-theft systems:Anti-theft alarm system*	94
Tow-away alarm*	96
Controls in detail	98
Locking and unlocking	99
SmartKey see Key, SmartKey<$nopage>	99
Doors:Opening from inside/outside	103
Trunk lid release switch	104
Trunk:Closing the lid	105
Trunk:Trunk emergency release	106
Valet locking	107
Automatic locking when driving	108
Central locking:From inside	108
Seats,	110
Active head restraints:see Head restraints<$nopage>	110
Rear seat head restraints see Head restraints<$nopage>	110
Lumbar support*	113
Multicontour seats* (Canada only)	114
Seats,:Heating*	114
Memory function* see Steering wheel<$nopage>	116
Storing (memory function*):Positions into memory	117
Positions (memory function*) see Seats<$nopage>	117
Mirrors:Exterior rear view mirror, Parking position*	118
Lighting, Exterior and interior	119
Exterior lamp switch	119
Combination switch	123
Corner-illuminating front fog lamps*	124
Hazard warning flasher	125
Interior lighting	126
Doors:Entry lamps	127
Trunk:Lamp	127
Instrument cluster	128
Instrument cluster:Illumination brightness	128
Coolant:Temperature gauge	129
Trip odometer	129
Tachometer	130
Outside temperature indicator	130
Control system	131
Instrument cluster:Multifunction display	131
Multifunction steering wheel:Button operation	132
Control system menu:Menus overview	134
Control system menu:Standard display	136
Control system menu:AUDIO	137
Control system menu:NAV*	139
Control system menu:Vehicle status message memory	139
Control system menu:Settings	141
Control system menu:Trip computer	156
Control system menu:TEL*	158
Manual transmission	161
Shifting:Into reverse (manual transmission)	162
Automatic transmission*	163
Gear selector lever:Position, Automatic transmission*	165
Driving tips	166
Gear range:Automatic transmission*	167
Automatic shift program:Program mode selector switch (Automatic transmission*)	168
One-touch gearshifting (Automatic transmission*)	169
Automatic transmission*:Gear shifting malfunctions	170
Good visibility	171
Headlamp cleaning system*	171
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors<$nopage>	171
Sun visors	174
Rear window sunshade*	175
Rear window defroster	176
Climate control system	177
Deactivating the climate control system	180
Operating the climate control system in automatic mode	180
Temperature:Interior temperature	181
Air distribution:Climate control	181
Adjusting air volume	182
Climate control system:Defrosting, Front	182
Air recirculation mode:Climate control	183
Air conditioning, Cooling:Climate control	184
Rear passenger compartment:Adjustable air vents	185
Automatic climate control* (Canada only)	187
Deactivating the automatic climate control system	190
Operating the climate control system in automatic mode	190
Setting the temperature	191
Air distribution:Automatic climate control* (Canada only)	191
Air volume:Automatic climate control* (Canada only)	192
Defrosting, Front:Automatic climate control* (Canada only)	192
Maximum cooling MAXCOOL	193
Air recirculation mode:Automatic climate control* (Canada only)	193
Charcoal filter:Automatic climate control* (Canada only)	195
Air conditioning, Cooling:Automatic climate control* (Canada only)	197
Residual ventilation	198
Rear passenger compartment:Adjustable air vents	198
Audio system	200
Audio system:Audio and telephone, operation	200
Audio system:Operating safety	200
Audio system:Operating and display elements	201
Audio system:Button and soft key operation	203
Audio system:Operating audio system	203
Audio system:Radio operation	208
Satellite radio*	212
Audio system:CD operation	217
Audio system:Telephone* operation	226
TDMA or CDMA network phones	232
Emergency calls:911 calls	238
Power windows	241
Power windows:Opening/closing	241
Power windows:Synchronizing	243
Summer opening feature	244
Power tilt/sliding sunroof*	245
Tilt/sliding sunroof* see Power tilt/sliding sunroof* <$nopage>	245
Power tilt/sliding sunroof*:Synchronizing	247
Driving:Systems	248
Cruise control	248
Loading see Vehicle loading<$nopage>	251
Roof rack*	251
Ski sack* (Canada only)	251
Split rear bench seat*	254
Vehicle loading:Instructions	256
Cargo tie-down rings*	257
Useful features	258
Interior storage spaces see Storage compartment<$nopage>	258
Cup holder	260
Ashtrays	262
Cigarette lighter	263
Power outlet in rear passenger compartment	264
Telephone*	265
Tele Aid*	266
Garage door opener*	274
Operation	282
The first 1000 miles (1500 km)	283
Driving:Instructions	284
Drive sensibly – save fuel	284
Drinking and driving	284
Pedals	284
Power assistance	284
Brakes	285
Driving off	286
Parking	286
Tires:Driving instructions	287
Hydroplaning	288
Tires:Traction	288
Tires:Speed rating	289
Winter driving instructions	290
Standing water, Driving through	291
Passenger compartment	291
Traveling abroad	291
Radio transmitters	292
Catalytic converter	292
Emission control	293
Coolant:Temperature	294
At the gas station	295
Refueling	295
Regular checks	296
Engine:Compartment	298
Hood	298
Engine oil	299
Transmission see Automatic* or Manual transmission<$nopage>	301
Coolant:Checking coolant level	302
Battery, Vehicle	303
Windshield:Washer fluid	304
Tires	305
Important guidelines	305
Tires:Care and maintenance	306
Direction of rotation (tires)	308
Loading the vehicle	308
Tires:Inflation pressure;Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure <$nopage>	315
Tires:Inflation pressure	317
MOExtended system* (Canada only)	321
Tire labeling	322
Load identification	326
TIN	327
Maximum tire load	328
Maximum tire pressure	329
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards	329
Tire ply material	331
Tires:Terminology	332
Tires:Rotating	336
Winter driving	337
Winter driving:Tires	337
Block heater (Canada only)	338
Snow chains	338
Maintenance	339
Maintenance:Service indicator message	339
Maintenance:Calling up service indicator display	340
Maintenance:Resetting service indicator	341
Vehicle:Care	342
Washing the vehicle	342
Practical hints	350
Practical hints	351
Emergency, in case of:Instrument cluster, Indicator lamps <$startrange>	351
Air bags:Front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp	357
Displays:Vehicle status messages memory	359
Where will I find ...?	384
First aid kit	384
Vehicle tool kit	384
Minispare wheel see Spare wheel<$nopage>	387
Spare wheel:Bolts	389
Vehicle:Locking/unlocking in an emergency	390
Emergency operations:Locking/unlocking the vehicle	390
Vehicle:Locking/unlocking in an emergency	391
Fuel filler flap:Opening in an emergency	392
Transmission gear selector lever see Gear selector lever<$nopage>	393
Emergency operations:Power tilt/sliding sunroof*, Manual operation	394
Power tilt/sliding sunroof*:Opening/closing in an emergency	394
Head restraints:Resetting activated head restraints	395
Resetting activated head restraints	395
Replacing SmartKey batteries	396
Batteries, SmartKey:Changing	397
Bulbs, replacing see Replacing bulbs<$nopage>	398
Bulbs	399
Replacing bulbs:Headlamps	401
Brake lamps:Replacing bulbs	404
Windshield wipers:Replacing wiper blades	406
Removing wiper blades	406
Installing wiper blades	406
Flat tire	407
Flat tire:Preparing the vehicle	407
Flat tire:Mounting the spare wheel	407
MOExtended system*	412
Battery, Vehicle	413
Battery, Vehicle:Disconnecting and connecting	414
Battery, Vehicle:Removing and installing	414
Battery, Vehicle:Charging	415
Reconnecting the battery	415
Jump starting	416
Towing the vehicle	418
Towing eye bolt	421
Fuses	422
Fuses:Aids for changing fuses	422
Fuses:Fuse box (main) in passenger compartment	423
Fuses:Fuse box in engine compartment	423
Fuses:Fuse box in trunk	424
Technical data	426
Parts service	427
Warranty coverage	428
Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet	428
Identification labels	429
Poly-V-belt drive:Layout	430
Engine:Technical data	431
Tires:Rims and tires	433
Same size tires	435
Mixed size tires	436
Spare wheel	437
Electrical system, Technical data	438
Main dimensions	439
Weights, Vehicle	440
Lubricants	441
Fluids:Capacities	441
Engine oil	443
Engine oil:Additives	443
Technical data:Air conditioning refrigerant	443
Brake fluid	443
Technical data:Premium unleaded gasoline	444
Gasoline see Fuel<$nopage>	444
Technical data:Fuel requirements	445
Coolant	445
Windshield:Washer system	449
Technical terms	450