Mercedes Sprinter Van: Operator's Manual

Environmental Protection 

ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Environmental damage due to operating conditions and personal driving style

The pollutant emission of the vehicle is directly related to the vehicle's operation.

Operate the vehicle in an environmentally responsible manner to make a contribution to environmental protection. To do this, observe the following recommendations on operating conditions and your personal driving style.

Operating conditions:

• Make sure that the tire pressures are always correct.
• Do not transport any unnecessary weight (e.g. a roof luggage rack which is no longer required).
• Observe the service intervals. A regularly serviced vehicle will contribute to environmental protection.
• Always have maintenance work carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.

Personal driving style:

• Do not depress the accelerator pedal when starting the engine.
• Do not warm up the vehicle while stationary.
• Drive carefully and maintain a sufficient distance to other vehicles.
• Avoid frequent, sudden acceleration and braking.
• Shift gears in good time and use each gear only up to 2/3 of its maximum engine speed.
• Switch off the vehicle in stationary traffic.
• Drive in a fuel-efficient manner. Pay attention to the ECO display for a fuelefficient driving style.

Environmental issues and recommendations

It is recommended that you re-use or recycle materials instead of just disposing of them.

The relevant environmental guidelines and regulations serve to protect the environment and should be followed carefully.

Mercedes-Benz Genuine Parts

ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Environmental damage due to not using recycled reconditioned components

Mercedes‑Benz AG offers recycled reconditioned components and parts with the same quality as new parts. The same entitlement from the Limited Warranty is valid as for new parts.

• Use recycled reconditioned components and parts from Mercedes‑Benz AG.

NOTE Effectiveness of the restraint systems impaired due to the installation of accessories, repairs or welding

Air bags and emergency tensioning devices, as well as control units and sensors for the restraint systems, may be installed in the following areas in your vehicle:

• Door frames
• Roof frame
• Doors
• Door pillars
• Sills
• Seats
• Cockpit
• Instrument cluster  
• Center console

Notice

• Do not install any accessories such as audio systems in these areas.
• Do not carry out any repairs or welding.
• Have accessories retrofitted at a qualified specialist workshop.

If you use parts, tires, wheels or safety-relevant accessories which have not been approved by Mercedes-Benz , the operating safety of the vehicle may be jeopardized. Safety-critical systems such as the brake system may malfunction. Only use Mercedes-Benz Genuine Parts or parts of equal quality. Use only tires, wheels and accessory parts that are approved for your vehicle model.

Mercedes-Benz tests original parts, conversion parts and accessory parts that have been approved for your vehicle model for reliability, safety and suitability. Despite ongoing market research, we are unable to assess other parts. We therefore accept no responsibility for the use of such parts in Mercedes-Benz vehicles, even if they have been officially approved or independently approved by a testing center.

In some other countries, certain parts are officially approved for installation or modification only if they comply with legal requirements. All MercedesBenz Genuine Parts satisfy these requirements. Make sure that all parts are suitable for your vehicle.

Always specify the vehicle identification number (VIN) and the engine number when ordering Mercedes-Benz Genuine Parts.

Information about Attachments, bodies, installations and conversions

Notes on body/equipment mounting directives For safety reasons, have bodies produced and installed in accordance with the valid MercedesBenz body/equipment mounting directives. These body/equipment mounting directives ensure that the chassis and body form one unit and that the greatest possible level of operational and driving safety is achieved.

Both vehicle manufacturers and body manufacturers must always ensure that the products they manufacture come into circulation only in a safe state and do not pose any risks to people. Otherwise, there may be consequences under civil, criminal or public law. All manufacturers are responsible for the products that they have manufactured. Manufacturers of attachments, bodies, installations and conversions must guarantee compliance with Directive 2001/95/EC on general product safety.

Mercedes-Benz recommends the following procedure for safety reasons:

• Do not make any other changes to the vehicle.
• Obtain approval from the dealer named on the inside title page in the event of deviations from the approved body/equipment mounting directives.

Acceptance tests performed by public test bodies or official approvals do not rule out safety risks.

Observe the information about Mercedes-Benz Genuine Parts.

	WARNING Risk of accident and injury in the event of improper conversions or changes to the vehicle
	Conversions or changes to the vehicle can prevent systems or components from functioning properly and/or jeopardize the vehicle's operational safety. Always have conversions or changes to the vehicle carried out at a qualified workshop.

If you intend to make changes to your vehicle, Mercedes-Benz strongly recommends that you contact the dealer. They will give you all the information you need. There may be a charge for this service.

If body manufacturers and dealers make modifications that affect the final inspection of the engine, vehicle or equipment, they must accept sole responsibility for the vehicle. This also applies to marking and documenting the vehicle parts affected by the changes that they make.

You are responsible for ensuring and providing evidence that the following conditions are met:

• The vehicle complies with all relevant standards and regulations that are affected by the modification.
• The modified vehicle still meets the vehicle safety standards and emissions laws and regulations.
• The modification does not impair the safety of the vehicle.

Mercedes-Benz is not responsible for the final inspection, product liability or warranty claims resulting from modification. This applies to the following points:

• The modified components or systems
• The resultant violation of emissions laws and regulations or vehicle safety standards
• All consequences resulting from the modified, less safe or even faulty vehicle

Mercedes-Benz accepts no responsibility as final manufacturer or for the resultant product liability.

Notes on the radiator

Even seemingly minor changes to the vehicle, such as attaching a radiator grille in winter, are not permitted. Do not cover the radiator. Do not use any thermal mats, insect protection covers, etc. Otherwise, the values of the vehicle's diagnostic system will be distorted. Some of these values are prescribed by law and must be correct at all times.

Notes on the cargo floor

The factory equips the vehicle with a wooden or plastic cargo floor; this is an integral part of the vehicle structure. If you have the cargo floor removed, the vehicle body may be damaged. Load securing will then be impaired and the maximum loading capacity of the tie-down points will no longer be guaranteed. Therefore, do not have the cargo floor removed.

Notes on the partition

Without a partition, vehicles that are approved as commercial vehicles (N1, N2) do not fulfill ISO 27956, which describes the equipment for properly securing a load in delivery vehicles. If the vehicle is used to transport goods, retrofitting the partition is strongly recommended, as properly securing the load in vehicles without a partition will always be complex.

Service and Vehicle Operation

Warranty

The Limited Warranty for your vehicle is in accordance with the warranty terms and conditions in the Service and Warranty Information booklet.

Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will replace and repair all factory-installed parts in accordance with the terms of the following warranty terms and conditions:

• New Vehicle Limited Warranty
• Exhaust System Warranty
• Emission Systems Warranty
• California, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont Emission Control System Warranty
• State Warranty Enforcement Laws ("Lemon Laws")

Replacement parts and accessories are covered by the Mercedes-Benz Parts and Accessories Warranties. These are available at any authorized MercedesBenz Center.

Note: Should you lose your Service and Warranty Information booklet, have an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center arrange for a replacement. The new Service and Warranty Information booklet will be posted to you.

Vehicle operation outside the USA or Canada

When you are traveling abroad with your vehicle, observe the following points:

• service points or replacement parts may not be available immediately.
• unleaded fuel for vehicles with a catalytic converter may not be available. Leaded fuel can cause damage to the catalytic converter.
• the fuel may have a considerably lower octane number. Unsuitable fuel can cause engine damage.

Certain Mercedes-Benz models are available in Europe through the European Delivery Program.

For more information, please consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, or write to one of the following addresses:

In the USA:

Daimler VANS USA, LLC

European Delivery Department

One Mercedes-Benz Drive

Sandy Springs, GA 30328

In Canada:

Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.

European Delivery Department

98 Vanderhoof Avenue

Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9

 

Maintenance information

Your customer service advisor will record every service for you in the Service and Warranty Information booklet.

Information on Roadside Assistance

Roadside Assistance offers technical help in the event of a breakdown. Your calls to the toll-free Roadside Assistance Hotline are answered by our agents 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

1-877-762-8267 (USA)

1-800-387-0100 (Canada)

You can find further information in the Roadside Assistance brochure (USA) or the "Roadside Assistance" section in the Service and Warranty booklet (Canada). You will find both in the vehicle document wallet.

Information on changing address or owner

In the event of a change of address, please send us the "Notification of Address Change" in the Service and Warranty Information booklet or simply call the Customer Assistance Center (USA) at the hotline number 1-877-762-8267 or Customer Service (Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. This way, if necessary, we can reach you in a timely fashion.

If you sell your Mercedes, please leave the entire literature in the vehicle so that it is available to the next owner. If you have purchased a used vehicle, please send us the "Notice of Purchase of Used Car" in the Service and Warranty Information booklet or call the Customer Assistance Center (USA) at the hotline number 1-877-762-8267 or Customer Service (Canada) at 1-800-387-0100.

Risk of danger due to substances that are hazardous to health

In compliance with Proposition 65 ("Prop65"), the following detachable label has been added to each vehicle sold in California:

Operating Safety

	WARNING Risk of accident due to malfunctions or system failures
	If you do not have the prescribed service/ maintenance work or any required repairs carried out, this could result in malfunctions or system failures. Always have the prescribed service and maintenance work as well any required repairs carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.

 

WARNING Risk of accident or injury due to incorrect modifications on electronic component parts

Modification of electronic components, their software or wiring could impair their function and/or the function of other networked component parts or safety-relevant systems. This can endanger the operating safety of the vehicle. Never tamper with the wiring and electronic component parts or their software. You should have all work on electrical and electronic components carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.

Observe the "Vehicle electronics" section in "Technical data".

	WARNING Risk of fire caused by flammable material on hot exhaust system components
	Flammable material such as leaves, grass or twigs may ignite if they come into contact with hot parts of the exhaust system. When driving on an unpaved road or offroad, check the vehicle underside regularly. In particular, remove trapped plant parts or other flammable material. If there is damage, consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately.

 

NOTE Damage to the vehicle due to driving too fast and due to impacts to the vehicle underbody or suspension components

In the following situations, in particular, there is a risk of damage to the vehicle:

• The vehicle becomes grounded, e.g. on a high curb or an unpaved road
• The vehicle is driven too fast over an obstacle, e.g. a curb, speed bump or pothole
• A heavy object strikes the underbody or suspension components

In situations such as these, damage to the body, underbody, suspension components, wheels or tires may not be visible. Components damaged in this way can unexpectedly fail or, in the case of an accident, may no longer absorb the resulting force as intended.

If the underbody paneling is damaged, flammable materials such as leaves, grass or twigs can collect between the underbody and the underbody paneling. These materials may ignite if they come into contact with hot parts of the exhaust system.

• Have the vehicle checked and repaired immediately at a qualified specialist workshop.
• If driving safety is impaired while continuing your journey, pull over and stop the vehicle immediately, while paying attention to road and traffic conditions, and contact a qualified specialist workshop.

Declarations of Conformity and Notes on Driving in Different Countries Vehicle Installed Radio Components

USA: "The wireless devices of this vehicle comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. These devices may not cause harmful interference
2. These devices must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment."

 

Canada: "The wireless devices of this vehicle comply with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. These devices may not cause interference
2. These devices must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device".

USA: "Wireless charging system for mobile devices (Model: WMI2 Wireless Mobile Interface): This Device complies with Part 18 of the FCC Rules."

The name and address of the responsible party is: 

peiker acustic GmbH

Max-Planck-Str. 28-32 61381

Friedrichsdorf Germany

Diagnostics Connections

The diagnostics connection is a technical interface in the vehicle. It is used, for example, during repair and maintenance work or for reading out vehicle data in a specialist workshop. Diagnostic devices should therefore be connected only in a qualified specialist workshop.

	WARNING Risk of accident due to connecting devices to the diagnostics connection.
	If you connect devices to the diagnostics connection of the vehicle, the function of vehicle systems and operating safety may be impaired. For safety reasons, we recommend that you use and connect only products approved by an authorized MercedesBenz Service Center.

 

WARNING Risk of accident due to objects in the driver's footwell.

Objects in the driver's footwell may impede pedal travel or block a depressed pedal. This jeopardizes the operating and road safety of the vehicle. Stow all objects in the vehicle securely so that they cannot get into the driver's footwell. Always install the floor mats securely and as prescribed in order to ensure that there is always sufficient room for the pedals. Do not use loose floor mats and do not place floor mats on top of one another.

 

NOTE Battery discharging from using devices connected to the diagnostics connection

Using devices at the diagnostics connection drains the battery.

• Check the charge level of the battery.
• If the charge level is low, charge the battery, e.g. by driving a considerable distance.

The connection and use of another device on the diagnostics connection can have the following effects:

• Malfunctions in the vehicle system
• Permanent damage to vehicle components

Please refer to the warranty terms and conditions regarding this.

In addition, connecting equipment to the diagnostics connection can lead to emissions monitoring information being reset, for example. This may lead to the vehicle failing to meet the requirements of the next emissions inspection during the main inspection.

Notes on changes to the engine output

Output increases can cause:

• Change the emission values.
• Lead to malfunctions.
• Result in consequential damage.

The operating safety of the vehicle is not guaranteed in all situations.

Any tampering with the engine management in order to increase the engine output will lead to the loss of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty and other warranty entitlements.

If you sell the vehicle, inform the buyer of any alterations to the vehicle's engine output. If you do not inform the buyer, this may constitute a punishable offense under national legislation.

Qualified specialist workshop

A qualified specialist workshop has the necessary special skills, tools and qualifications to correctly carry out any necessary work on your vehicle. This particularly applies to work relevant to safety.

Always have the following work on the vehicle carried out at a qualified specialist workshop:

• Safety-relevant works
• Service and maintenance work
• Repair work
• Modifications as well as installations and conversions
• Work on electronic component parts

Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use an authorized Mercedes-Benz for this purpose.

Vehicle registration

Mercedes-Benz may ask its service centers to carry out technical inspections on certain vehicles. The quality or safety of the vehicle is improved as a result of the inspection.

Mercedes-Benz can only inform you about vehicle checks if it Mercedes-Benz has your registration data.

In the following cases your vehicle may not be registered to you yet:

• you did not purchase your vehicle at an authorized specialist dealer.
• your vehicle has not yet been inspected at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

It is advisable to register your vehicle with an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Inform Mercedes-Benz as soon as possible about any change in address or vehicle ownership. You can do this, for example, at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Correct use of the Vehicle

If you remove warning stickers, you or others may fail to recognize the dangers. Leave warning stickers in position.

Observe the following information in particular when operating the vehicle:

• Safety notes in these operating instructions
• Technical data for the vehicle
• Traffic rules and regulations
• Laws pertaining to motor vehicles and safety standards

Multi Purpose Vehicle 

	WARNING Risk of accident when the center of gravity is too high.
	The vehicle may start to skid and rollover in the event of sudden steering maneuvers and/or when the vehicle's speed is not adapted to the road conditions. Always adapt your speed and driving style to the vehicle's driving characteristics and to the prevailing road and weather conditions

Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles.

Unsafe operation of the vehicle can result in an accident or rollover, as well as serious or even fatal injuries.

In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. You and all vehicle occupants should always wear seat belts.

Notes for persons with electronic medical aids

Mercedes-Benz AG cannot, despite carefully developing vehicle systems, completely rule out the interaction of vehicle systems with electronic medical aids such as cardiac pacemakers.

In addition, there are components built into the vehicle that, regardless of the operating status of your vehicle, can generate magnetic fields on a par with permanent magnets. These fields can be found, for example, in the area around the multimedia and sound system or also in the seating area, depending on the vehicle equipment.

For this reason, the following can occur in isolated cases, depending on the aids used:

• Medical aids malfunctioning
• Adverse health effects

Observe the notes and warnings of the manufacturer of the medical aids; if in doubt, contact the device manufacturer and/or your doctor. If there is continuing uncertainty concerning the possibility of medical aids malfunctioning, Mercedes-Benz AG recommends using only few electrical vehicle systems and/or maintaining a distance from the components.

Only have repairs and maintenance work in the area of the following components carried out at a qualified specialist workshop:

• Vehicle components carrying live voltage
• Transmission antenna
• Multimedia system and sound system

If you have any queries or suggestions, consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Information on 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 contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately to have the problem diagnosed and rectified.

If the problem is not resolved to your satisfaction, please contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center again or write to one of the following addresses.

In the USA:

Daimler VANS USA, LLC

Customer Assistance Center

One Mercedes-Benz Drive

Sandy Springs, GA 30328

In Canada:

Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.

Customer Relations Department

98 Vanderhoof Avenue

Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9

 

"Reporting safety defects"

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”.

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 become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Mercedes\-Benz USA, LLC.

Für Übersetzung: To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153) ; go to https://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590, USA. You can find more information on vehicle safety at: https://www.safercar.gov

Canada only:

The following text is published as required of manufacturers under subsection 18.4 (4) of the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations.

If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform Transport Canada in addition to notifying Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc.

If Transport Canada received 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, Transport Canada cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc.

To contact Transport Canada, you may call the Defect Investigations and Recalls Division toll-free in Canada at 1-800-333-0510 or 819-994-3328 in the Gatineau-Ottawa area or internationally; may also go to the following websites for more information:

• English: www.tc.gc.ca/recalls
• French: www.tc.gc.ca/rappels

Limited Warranty

NOTE Damage to the vehicle arising from violation of these operating instructions.

Damage to the vehicle can arise from violation of these operating instructions.

Such damage is not covered by either the Limited Warranty or the new or used-vehicle warranty.

• Observe the instructions in these operating instructions on proper operation of your vehicle as well as regarding possible vehicle damage.

QR codes for rescue card

The QR code stickers are affixed to the B-pillar on the driver's and front passenger side. In the event of an accident, emergency services can use the QR code to quickly determine the corresponding rescue card for your vehicle. The current rescue card contains the most important information about your vehicle in a compact form, e.g. the routing of the electric lines.

Further information can be obtained at https:// www.mercedes-benz.de/qr-code

Data Storage Data Processing in the Vehicle

Electronic control units

Electronic control units are installed in your vehicle. Control units process data which they receive from vehicle sensors, for example, generate themselves or exchange between themselves. Some control units are required for the safe operation of your vehicle, some assist you when driving, such as driver assistance systems, while others enable convenience or infotainment functions.

The following provides you with general information regarding data processing in the vehicle. Additional information regarding exactly which data in your vehicle are collected, saved and transmitted to third parties, and for what purpose, can be found in the information directly related to the functional characteristics in question in their respective Operator's Manual. This information is also available online and, depending on the vehicle equipment, digitally.

Personal Data

Every vehicle is identified by a unique vehicle identification number. Depending on the country, this vehicle identification number can be used by, for example, governmental authorities to determine the identity of the owner. There are other possibilities for using data collected from the vehicle to identify the owner or driver, such as the license plate number. Therefore, data generated or processed by control units may be attributable to a person or, under certain conditions, become attributable to a person. Depending on which vehicle data are available, it may be possible to make inferences about, for example, your driving behavior, your location, your route or your use patterns.

Legal Requirements regarding the disclosure of data

If legally required to do so, manufacturers are, in individual cases, legally obliged to provide governmental entities, upon request and to the extent required, data stored by the manufacturer. For example, this may be the case during the investigation of a criminal offense.

Governmental entities are themselves, in individual cases and within the applicable legal framework, authorized to read out data from the vehicle. In the case of an accident, information that can help with an investigation can, therefore, be taken from the air bag control unit, for example.

Operational data in the vehicle

This is data regarding the operation of the vehicle, which have been processed by control units.

This includes the following data, for example:

• Vehicle status information such as the speed, longitudinal acceleration, lateral acceleration, number of wheel revolutions or the fastened seat belts display
• Ambient conditions, such as temperature, rain sensor or distance sensor

Generally, these are volatile data and will not be stored beyond the period of operation but will only be processed within the vehicle itself. Control units, for example vehicle keys, often contain data memories. Their use permits the temporary or permanent documentation of technical information about the vehicle's operating state, component loads, maintenance requirements and technical events or malfunctions.

Depending on the technical equipment, the following data are stored:

• Operating status of system components, such as fill levels, tire pressure or battery status
• Malfunctions or malfunctions in important system components, such as lights or brakes
• System reactions in special driving situations, such as air bag deployment or the intervention of stability control systems
• Information on events in which the vehicle is damaged

In certain cases, it may be required to store data that would have otherwise been temporary. This may be the case if the vehicle has detected a malfunction, for example. If you use services such as repair services and maintenance work, stored operational data as well as the vehicle identification number can be read out and used. They can be read out by service network employees, such as workshops and manufacturers or third parties, such as breakdown services. The same is true in the case of warranty claims and quality assurance measures.

In general, the readout is performed via the legally prescribed port for the diagnostics connection in the vehicle. The operational data that are read out document technical states of the vehicle or of individual components and assist in the diagnosis of malfunctions, compliance with warranty obligations and quality improvement. To that end, this data – in particular information about component loads, technical events, malfunctions and other malfunctions – may be transmitted along with the vehicle identification number to the manufacturer. In addition, the manufacturer is subject to product liability. For this reason, the manufacturer also uses operational data from the vehicle, for example, for recalls. These data can also be used to examine the customer's warranty and guarantee claims. Malfunction memories in the vehicle can be reset by a service outlet or at your request as part of repair or maintenance work.

Convenience and infotainment functions

You can store convenience settings and individual settings in the vehicle and change or reset them at any time. Depending on the vehicle equipment, this includes the following settings, for example:

• Seat and steering wheel positions
• Suspension and climate control settings
• Individual settings, such as interior lighting

Depending on the selected equipment, you can import data into vehicle infotainment functions yourself. Depending on the vehicle equipment, this includes the following data, for example:

• Multimedia data, such as music, films or photos for playback in an integrated multimedia system
• Address book data for use in an integrated hands-free system or an integrated navigation system
• Entered navigation destinations
• Data on the use of Internet services

These data for convenience and infotainment functions may be saved locally in the vehicle or they may be located on a device which you have connected to the vehicle, such as a smartphone, USB flash drive or MP3 player. If you have entered these data yourself, you can delete them at any time. These data are transmitted from the vehicle to third parties only at your request. This applies, in particular, when you use online services in accordance with the settings that you have selected.

Smartphone integration (e.g. Android Auto or Apple CarPlay®)

If your vehicle is equipped appropriately, you can connect your smartphone or another mobile end device to the vehicle. You can then control them by means of the control elements integrated in the vehicle. The smartphone's picture and sound can be output via the multimedia system. Simultaneously, specific items of information are transferred to your smartphone. Depending on the type of integration, this includes position data, day/night mode and other general vehicle statuses. For more information, please consult the Operator's Manual for the vehicle or the infotainment system. This integration allows the use of selected smartphone apps, such as navigation or music player apps. There is no additional interaction between the smartphone and the vehicle, particularly active access to vehicle data. The type of additional data processing is determined by the provider of the app being used. Which settings you can make, if any, depends on the specific app and the operating system of your smartphone.

Online Services

Wireless network connection

If your vehicle has a wireless network connection, data can be exchanged between your vehicle and other systems. The wireless network connection is made possible by the vehicle's own transmitter and receiver or by a mobile end device that you have brought into the vehicle, for example, a smartphone. Online functions can be used via this wireless network connection. This includes online services and applications/apps provided to you by the manufacturer or by other providers.

Manufacturer's own services

Regarding the manufacturer's online services, the individual functions are described by the manufacturer in a suitable place, for example, in the Operator's Manual or on the manufacturer's website, where the relevant data protection information is also given. Personal identification data may be used to provide online services. Data is exchanged via a secure connection, e.g. the manufacturer's designated IT systems. Any personal data which are collected, processed and used, other than for the provision of services, is done so exclusively on the basis of legal permission. This is the case, for example, for a legally prescribed emergency call system, a contractual agreement or when consent has been given.

You can have services and functions, some of which are subject to a fee, activated or deactivated. This excludes legally prescribed functions and services, such as an emergency call system.

Services of third parties

If you use online services from other providers (third parties), these services are the responsibility of the provider in question and subject to that provider's data protection conditions and terms of use. As a general rule, the manufacturer has no influence on the content exchanged.

For this reason, when services are provided by third parties, please ask the service provider in question for information about the type, extent and purpose of the collection and use of personal data.

Onboard Logic Unit (OLU)

The Onboard Logic Unit (OLU) is available to commercial customers.

It contains control units, including antennas for connection via wireless networks, that permit the exchange of data between your vehicle and other systems. The control units can be used in conjunction with service provided by a third party. Under certain circumstances, these services may alter the basic configuration of the vehicle and could affect the performance of certain vehicle functions.

For further information about specific services, read the Operator's Manual of the third-party provider. For further information about the Onboard Logic Unit, consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

If you, yourself, do not own and are not responsible for the vehicle, you may not know the current status of the Onboard Logic Unit. For further information concerning the services which are currently active, including any data which may be being processed as defined by the GDPR, please contact the person responsible for the vehicle.

Data protection rights

Depending on the country, the equipment and functions of your vehicle, and the services and service offerings used, you are entitled to different data protection rights. Further information on data protection and your data protection rights can either be found on the manufacturer's website or you will receive this information as part of the various services and service offers. There, you will also find the contact information for the manufacturer and its data protection officer.

At a workshop, for example, with the support of a specialist and possibly for a fee, you can have data read out which is stored only locally in the vehicle.

Event Data Recorders

USA only:

This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle's systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less.

The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:

• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened;
• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,
• How fast the vehicle was traveling.

These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g. name, gender, age and crash location) are recorded. However, other parties such as law enforcement could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation.

Access to the vehicle and/or the EDR is needed to read data that is recorded by an EDR, and special equipment is required. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties that have the special equipment, such as law enforcement, can read the information by accessing the vehicle or the EDR.

EDR data may be used in civil and criminal matters as a tool in accident reconstruction, accident claims and vehicle safety. Since the Crash Data Retrieval CDR tool that is used to extract data from the EDR is commercially available, Daimler Vans USA, LLC ("DVUSA") expressly disclaims any and all liability arising from the extraction of this information by unauthorized Mercedes-Benz personnel.

DVUSA will not share EDR data with others without the consent of the vehicle owners or, if the vehicle is leased, without the consent of the lessee. Exceptions to this representation include responses to subpoenas by law enforcement; by federal, state or local government; in connection with or arising out of litigation involving DVUSA or its subsidiaries and affiliates; or, as required by law.

Warning: The EDR is a component of the Restraint System Module. Tampering with, altering, modifying or removing the EDR component may result in a malfunction of the Restraint System Module and other systems.

State laws or regulations regarding EDRs that conflict with federal regulation are preempted. This means that in the event of such conflict, the federal regulation governs. As of December 2016, 17 states have enacted laws relating to EDRs.

Information on registered trademarks

• Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc.
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Restraint System 

Protection provided by the Restraint System

The restraint system includes the following components:

• Seat belt system
• Air bags
• Child restraint system
• Child seat securing systems

The restraint system can help prevent the vehicle occupants from coming into contact with parts of the vehicle interior in the event of an accident. In the event of an accident, the restraint system can also reduce the forces to which the vehicle occupants are subjected.

Only a seat belt which is worn correctly can provide the intended level of protection. Depending on the detected accident situation, Emergency Tensioning Devices and/or air bags supplement the protection offered by a correctly worn seat belt. Emergency Tensioning Devices and/or air bags are not deployed in every accident.

Vehicles with a co-driver bench seat: the Emergency Tensioning Device on the co-driver seat is triggered whether or not the seat belt tongue is engaged in the seat belt buckle.

In order for the restraint system to provide the intended level of protection, each vehicle occupant must observe the following information:

• Fasten seat belts correctly.
• Sit in an almost upright seat position with their back against the seat backrest.
• Sit with their feet resting on the floor, if possible.
• Always secure persons under 5 ft (1.50 m) tall in an additional restraint system suitable for this vehicle.

However, no system available today can completely eliminate injuries and fatalities in every accident situation. In particular, the seat belt and air bag generally do not protect against objects penetrating the vehicle from the outside. It is also not possible to completely rule out the risk of injury caused by the air bag deploying.

Restraint System

Protection provided by the restraint system

The restraint system includes the following components:

• Seat belt system
• Air bags
• Child restraint system
• Child seat securing systems

The restraint system can help prevent the vehicle occupants from coming into contact with parts of the vehicle interior in the event of an accident. In the event of an accident, the restraint system can also reduce the forces to which the vehicle occupants are subjected.

Only a seat belt which is worn correctly can provide the intended level of protection. Depending on the detected accident situation, Emergency Tensioning Devices and/or air bags supplement the protection offered by a correctly worn seat belt. Emergency Tensioning Devices and/or air bags are not deployed in every accident.

Vehicles with a co-driver bench seat: the Emergency Tensioning Device on the co-driver seat is triggered whether or not the seat belt tongue is engaged in the seat belt buckle.

In order for the restraint system to provide the intended level of protection, each vehicle occupant must observe the following information:

• Fasten seat belts correctly.
• Sit in an almost upright seat position with their back against the seat backrest.
• Sit with their feet resting on the floor, if possible.
• Always secure persons under 5 ft (1.50 m) tall in an additional restraint system suitable for this vehicle.

However, no system available today can completely eliminate injuries and fatalities in every accident situation. In particular, the seat belt and air bag generally do not protect against objects penetrating the vehicle from the outside. It is also not possible to completely rule out the risk of injury caused by the air bag deploying.

Limitations of the protection provided by the restraint system

	WARNING Risk of injury or death due to modifications to the restraint system
	Vehicle occupants may no longer be protected as intended if alterations are made to the restraint system. Never alter the parts of the restraint system. Never tamper with the wiring or any electronic component parts or their software

If it is necessary to adjust the vehicle to accommodate a person with disabilities, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for details.

USA only: contact our Customer Assistance Center at 1‑877‑762‑8267.

Restraint system functionality

When the vehicle is switched on, a self-test is performed, during which the  restraint system warning lamp lights up. It goes out no later than a few seconds after the vehicle is started. The components of the restraint system are then functional.

Restraint system malfunction

A malfunction has occurred in the restraint system in the following cases:

• The  restraint system warning lamp does not light up when the vehicle is switched on.
• The  restraint system warning lamp lights up continuously or repeatedly during a journey.

	WARNING Risk of injury due to malfunctions in the restraint system
	Components in the restraint system may be activated unintentionally or not deploy as planned in an accident. Have the restraint system checked and repaired immediately at a qualified specialist workshop.

Function of the restraint system in an accident

How the restraint system works is determined by the severity of the impact detected and the type of accident anticipated:

• frontal impact
• Rear impact
• side impact
• Overturning or rollover

The activation thresholds for the components of the restraint system are determined based on the evaluation of the sensor values measured at various points in the vehicle. This process is pre-emptive in nature. The triggering/deployment of the components of the restraint system should take place in good time at the start of the collision.

Factors that can be seen and measured only after a collision has occurred cannot play a decisive role in air bag deployment, nor do they provide an indication of air bag deployment.

The vehicle may be deformed significantly without an air bag being deployed. This is the case if only parts which are relatively easily deformed are affected and the rate of vehicle deceleration is not high. Conversely, an air bag may be deployed even though the vehicle suffers only minor deformation. If very rigid vehicle parts, such as longitudinal members, are hit, the vehicle deceleration may be high enough for this to happen.

Depending on the detected deployment situation, the components of the restraint system can be activated or deployed independently of each other:

• Emergency Tensioning Device: frontal impact, rear impact, side impact, overturning, rollover
• Driver's air bag, co-driver air bag: frontal impact
• Side impact air bag: side impact
• Window curtain air bag: side impact, overturning, rollover, frontal impact

Only when the vehicle is fitted with a side impact air bag or window curtain air bag.

	WARNING Risk of burns from hot air bag components
	The air bag parts are hot after an air bag has been deployed. Do not touch the air bag parts. Have a deployed air bag replaced at a qualified specialist workshop as soon as possible.

For your safety and that of your passengers, it is recommended that you have the vehicle towed to a qualified specialist workshop after an accident. Take this into account, particularly if a Emergency Tensioning Device is triggered or an air bag is deployed.

If the Emergency Tensioning Devices are triggered or an air bag is deployed, you will hear a bang, and a small amount of powder may also be released:

• the bang will not generally affect your hearing.
• in general, the powder released is not hazardous to health but may cause short-term breathing difficulties to persons suffering from asthma or other pulmonary conditions.

Provided it is safe to do so, leave the vehicle immediately or open the window in order to prevent breathing difficulties.

Air bags and pyrotechnic Emergency Tensioning Devices contain perchlorate material, which may require special handling or environmental protection measures. National guidelines regarding waste disposal must be observed. In California see https://dtsc.ca.gov/. Using the search function, you will find information on perchlorate, for example.

Seat Belts

Protection provided by the seat belt

Always fasten your seat belt correctly before starting a journey. Only a seat belt which is worn correctly can provide the intended level of protection.

	WARNING Risk of injury or death due to incorrectly fastened seat belt
	If the seat belt is not worn correctly, it cannot perform its intended protective function. In addition, an incorrectly fastened seat belt can also cause injuries, for example, in the event of an accident or when braking or changing direction suddenly. Always ensure that all vehicle occupants have their seat belts fastened correctly and are sitting properly.

Always observe the instructions about the correct driver's seat position and adjusting the seat.

In order for the correctly worn seat belt to provide the intended level of protection, each vehicle occupant must observe the following information:

• The seat belt must not be twisted and must fit tightly and snugly across the body.
• The seat belt must be routed across the center of the shoulder and as low down across the hips as possible.
• The shoulder section of the seat belt should not touch your neck nor be routed under your arm or behind your back.
• Avoid wearing bulky clothing, e.g. a winter coat.
• Push the lap belt down as far as possible across your hips and pull tight with the shoulder section of the belt. Never route the lap belt across your abdomen. Pregnant women must also take particular care with this.
• Never route the seat belt across sharp, pointed, abrasive or fragile objects.
• Only one person should use each seat belt at any one time.
• Never secure objects with a seat belt if the seat belt is being used by one of the vehicle's occupants. Also ensure that no objects, e.g. a cushion, are ever placed between a person and the seat.

The seat belts on the following seats are equipped with a child seat safety feature:

• Co-driver seat
• Rear seats

Activate or deactivate the child seat safety feature of the seat belt.

If children are traveling in the vehicle, always observe the instructions and safety notes on "Children in the vehicle"

Always observe the instructions for loading the vehicle when securing objects, luggage or loads.

Limitations of the protection provided by the seat belt

WARNING Risk of injury or death due to an incorrect seat position

The seat belt does not offer the intended level of protection if you have not moved the seat backrest to an almost vertical position. In particular, you could slip beneath the seatbelt and become injured. Adjust the seat properly before beginning your journey. Always ensure that the seat backrest is in an almost vertical position and that the shoulder belt is routed across the center of your shoulder.

 

	WARNING Risk of injury or death when additional restraint systems are not used for persons with a smaller stature
	Persons under 5 ft (1.50 m ) tall cannot wear the seat belt correctly without a suitable additional restraint system. Always secure persons under 5 ft (1.50 m) tall in a suitable restraint system

 

WARNING Risk of injury or death due to damaged or modified seat belts

Seat belts cannot provide protection in the following situations: The seat belt is damaged, has been modified, is extremely dirty, bleached or dyed The seat belt buckle is damaged or extremely dirty Modifications have been made to the Emergency Tensioning Device, seat belt anchorage or seat belt retractor Seat belts may sustain non-visible damage in an accident, e.g. due to glass splinters. Modified or damaged seat belts could tear or fail in the event of an accident, for example. Modified Emergency Tensioning Devices could accidentally trigger or fail to function as intended. Never modify the seat belt system, for example the seat belt, seat belt buckle, Emergency Tensioning Device, seat belt anchorage and seat belt retractor. Make sure that the seat belts are undamaged, not worn and clean. Always have the seat belts checked immediately after an accident at a qualified specialist workshop.

Only use seat belts that are approved by the dealer specified in the publication details for your vehicle.

	WARNING Risk of injury or death from deployed pyrotechnic Emergency Tensioning Devices
	Pyrotechnic Emergency Tensioning Devices that have been deployed are no longer operational and are unable to perform their intended protective function. Therefore, have deployed pyrotechnic Emergency Tensioning Devices immediately replaced at a qualified specialist workshop.

For your safety and that of your passengers, it is recommended that you have the vehicle towed to a qualified specialist workshop after an accident.

NOTE Damage caused by trapping the seat belt

• If an unused seat belt is not fully retracted, it may become trapped in the door or in the seat mechanism.
• Always ensure that an unused seat belt is fully retracted.

Fastening and adjusting seat belts

If the seat belt is pulled quickly or sharply, the seat belt retractor locks. The seat belt strap cannot be pulled out any further.

• Always engage seat belt tongue 1 of the seat belt into seat belt buckle 2 of the corresponding seat.
• To adjust the seat belt height: press button 3 on the seat belt outlet and slide the seat belt outlet to the desired position.
• To engage the seat belt outlet: release button 3 and ensure that the seat belt outlet engages.

NOTE Deployment of components of the restraint system when the front passenger seat is unoccupied and a seat belt is buckled

When the front passenger seat is unoccupied and the seat belt tongue of the seat belt is engaged in the seat belt buckle, components of the restraint system may deploy unnecessarily on the front passenger side, e.g. the Emergency Tensioning Device.

• Only buckle the seat belts as intended.

Releasing the seat belts

Press the release button in the seat belt buckle and guide the seat belt back with the seat belt tongue.

Function of the seat belt warning system for driver and co-driver

The  seat belt warning lamp in the Instrument Display is a reminder that all vehicle occupants must wear their seat belts correctly.

The  seat belt warning lamp lights up for six seconds each time the vehicle is switched on.

A warning tone may also sound. After the vehicle is started, the seat belt warning goes out as soon as the driver's and the co-driver's seat belts are fastened.

While driving, the seat belt warning lights up in the following cases:

• if the vehicle's speed is higher than 15 mph (25 km/h) and the driver's or co-driver's seat belt is not fastened
• if the driver or co-driver unfasten their seat belt during the journey

Airbags

Overview of air bags

1. Driver's air bag
2. Window curtain air bag
3. Co-driver air bag
4. Side impact air bag

The installation location of an air bag is identified by the AIRBAG symbol. When enabled, an air bag can provide additional protection for the respective vehicle occupant.

Possible protection per air bag:

• Driver's air bag, co-driver air bag: head and ribcage
• Window curtain air bag: head
• Side impact air bag: ribcage and pelvis

	WARNING Risk of injury or fatal injuries if the front passenger air bag is enabled
	If the front passenger air bag is enabled, a child on the front passenger seat may be struck by the front passenger air bag in the event of an accident. NEVER use a rearward-facing child restraint system on a seat with an ENABLED FRONT AIR BAG. This can result in the DEATH of or SERIOUS INJURY to the CHILD.

When installing a child restraint system on the codriver seat, observe the vehicle-specific information. Also be sure to observe the notes on rearward-facing or forward-facing child restraint systems on the co-driver seat.

Protection provided by the airbags

Depending on the accident situation, an airbag may supplement the protection offered by a correctly fastened seat belt.

WARNING Risk of injury or death due to an incorrect seat position

If you deviate from the correct seat position, the airbag cannot perform its intended protective function. Each vehicle occupant must make sure of the following: Fasten seat belts correctly. Pregnant women must take particular care to ensure that the lap belt never lies across the abdomen. Adopt the correct seat position and keep as far away as possible from the airbags. Observe the following information. Always make sure that there are no objects between the airbag and vehicle occupant.

To avoid the risks resulting from the deployment of an airbag, each vehicle occupant must observe the following information in particular:

• Before starting your journey, adjust your seat correctly; both the driver's and co-driver seat should be moved as far back as possible. When doing so, always observe the information on the correct driver's seat position.
• Only hold the steering wheel by the steering wheel rim. This allows the airbag to be fully deployed.
• Always lean against the seat backrest when the vehicle is in motion. Do not lean forwards or against the door or side window. You may otherwise be in the deployment area of the airbags.
• Always keep your feet on the floor. Do not put your feet on the cockpit, for example. Your feet may otherwise be in the deployment area of the airbag.
• If children are traveling in the vehicle, observe the additional notes.
• Always stow and secure objects correctly.

Objects in the vehicle interior may prevent an airbag from functioning correctly. Each vehicle occupant must always make sure of the following in particular:

• There are no people, animals or objects between the vehicle occupants and an airbag.
• There are no objects between the seat, door and door pillar (B-pillar).
• There are no hard objects, e.g. coat hangers, hanging on the grab handles or coat hooks.
• There are no accessories, such as mobile navigation devices, mobile phones or cup holders, within the deployment area of an airbag, e.g. on the cockpit, on the door, on the side window or on the side trim. In addition, no connecting cables, tensioning straps or retaining straps must be routed or attached to the vehicle within the deployment area of an airbag. Always comply with the accessory manufacturer's installation instructions and, in particular, the notes on suitable places for installation.
• There are no heavy, sharp-edged or fragile objects in the pockets of your clothing. Store such objects in a suitable place.

Limitations of the protection provided by air bags

	WARNING Risk of injury due to modifications to the cover of an airbag
	If you change the cover of an airbag or attach objects, e.g. even stickers, to it, the airbag may no longer function as intended. Never modify the cover of an airbag. Do not attach any objects to the cover.

The installation location of an air bag is identified by the AIRBAG symbol. Objects in the deployment area of an air bag may prevent the air bag from functioning correctly.

WARNING Risk of injury from objects in the deployment area of an airbag

Objects in the deployment area of an airbag can hinder or prevent the correct deployment of the airbag. The airbag may then deploy in an uncontrolled manner and may even cause additional injuries to the vehicle occupants by deploying. This may be the case in particular if the airbag is integrated into the seat. Always stow and secure objects correctly. Before commencing your journey, make sure that no objects are stowed in the deployment area of an airbag.

 

	WARNING Risk of injury or death due to the use of unsuitable seat covers
	If you use unsuitable seat covers, the airbags cannot protect vehicle occupants as they are designed to do. Only use seat covers that are approved by the sales organization responsible for your vehicle.

You can find information on the sales organization for your vehicle in the publication details for this Operator's Manual.

	WARNING Risk of injury due to malfunctioning sensors in the door
	The function of the airbags can be impaired due to modifications or incorrect work performed on the doors or door trim, or if the doors are damaged. Never modify the doors or parts of the doors. Always have work on the doors or door trim carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.

 

	WARNING Risk of injury due to deployed airbag
	A deployed airbag no longer offers any protection. Have the vehicle towed to a qualified specialist workshop in order to have the deployed airbag replaced.

Have deployed air bags replaced immediately.

Automatic measures after an accident

Depending on the type and severity of the accident, and depending on the vehicle's equipment, the following measures can be implemented, for example:

• automatic braking (post-collision brake)
• activating the hazard warning lights
• triggering an automatic emergency call
• switching off engine

To start the vehicle again, switch the vehicle off and on once more. Depending on the type and severity of the accident, it may possible that the vehicle can no longer be started.

• switching off the fuel supply
• unlocking the vehicle doors
• lowering the front side windows
• switching on the interior lighting

Function of the post-collision brake

Depending on the accident situation, the post-collision brake can minimize the severity of a further collision or even avoid it. If an accident has been detected, the post-collision brake can implement automatic braking. When the vehicle has come to a standstill, the electric parking brake is automatically applied.

The driver can cancel automatic braking by taking the following actions:

• braking more strongly than automatic braking
• fully depressing the accelerator pedal with force

Safely Transporting children in the Vehicle

Always observe when children are traveling in the vehicle

Always observe the safety notes relevant to the situation. In doing so, you will be able to identify possible risks and avoid dangers when children are traveling in the vehicle

Be diligent

Bear in mind that negligence when securing a child in the child restraint system may have serious consequences. Always be diligent and secure a child carefully before each journey. Infants and children must never travel sitting on the lap of a vehicle occupant. To improve protection for children younger than 12 years old or under 5 ft (1.50 m) in height, Mercedes-Benz recommends you always observe the following notes:

• Always secure the child in a child restraint system suitable for this Mercedes-Benz vehicle.
• The child restraint system must be appropriate to the age, weight and size of the child.
• The vehicle seat must be suitable for installing a child restraint system.

Accident statistics show that children secured on the rear seats are generally safer than children secured on the front seats. For this reason Mercedes-Benz strongly advises you to install a child restraint system on a rear seat.

The generic term child restraint system

The generic term child restraint system is used in this Operator's Manual. A child restraint system is, for example:

• a baby car seat
• a rearward-facing child seat
• a forward-facing child seat
• a child booster seat with a backrest and seat belt guides

The child restraint system must be appropriate to the age, weight and size of the child.

Observe laws and regulations

Always observe the legal requirements when using a child restraint system in the vehicle.

Observe standards for child restraint systems

All child restraint systems must meet the following standards:

• U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 213 and 225
• Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 213 and 210.2

Confirmation that the child restraint system complies with the standards can be found on an instruction label on the child restraint system. This confirmation can also be found in the installation instructions that are included with the child restraint system.

Detecting risks, avoiding danger

Securing systems for child restraint systems in the vehicle

Only use the following securing systems for child restraint systems:

• the ISOFIX securing rings
• the seat belt system of the vehicle
• the Top Tether anchorages

Installing an ISOFIX child restraint system is preferred. Simply attaching to the securing rings on the vehicle can reduce the risk of installing the child restraint system incorrectly. When securing a child with the integrated seat belt of the ISOFIX child restraint system, always comply with the permissible gross weight for the child and child restraint system. A booster seat may be necessary to achieve proper seat belt positioning for children over 40 lbs (18 kg) in weight or until they reach a height where a three-point seat belt can be installed properly without a booster seat. Mercedes-Benz recommends a child booster seat with a backrest and seat belt guides.

Advantage of a rearward-facing child restraint system

It is preferable to transport a baby or a small child in a suitable rearward-facing child restraint system. In this case, the child sits in the opposite direction to the direction of travel and faces backwards. Babies and small children have comparatively weak neck muscles in relation to the size and weight of their head. The risk of injury to the cervical spine during an accident can be reduced in a rearward-facing child restraint system.

Always secure a child restraint system correctly

WARNING Risk of injury or death due to incorrect installation of the child restraint system

The child can then not be protected or restrained as intended. Be sure to comply with the manufacturer's installation instructions for the child restraint system and its correct use. Make sure that the entire base of the child restraint system always rests on the sitting surface of the seat. Never place objects (e.g. cushions) under or behind the child restraint system. Use child restraint systems only with the original cover designed for them. Always replace damaged covers with genuine covers.

 

WARNING Risk of injury or death due to unsecured child restraint systems in the vehicle

If the child restraint system is incorrectly mounted or unsecured, it may come loose. The child can then not be protected or restrained as intended. Unused child restraint systems could be flung around and hit vehicle occupants. Always comply with the manufacturer's installation instructions for the child restraint system and its correct use. Always fit child restraint systems correctly, even if they are transported in the vehicle unused.

Always observe the child restraint system manufacturer's installation and operating instructions as well as the vehicle-specific information:

• Installing the ISOFIX child restraint system on the rear seat.
• Securing the child restraint system with the seat belt on the rear seat.
• Securing the child restraint system with the seat belt on the co-driver seat. Observe the specific instructions for the rearward-facing and forward-facing child restraint systems.
• Observe the warning labels in the vehicle interior and on the child restraint system.
• Also secure Top Tether if present.

Do not modify the Child Restraint System 

	WARNING Risk of injury due to modifications to the child restraint system
	The child restraint system can no longer function properly. This poses an increased risk of injury. Never modify a child restraint system. Only affix accessories which have been specially approved for this child restraint system by the child restraint system's manufacturer.

Only use child restraint systems which are in proper working condition

	WARNING Risk of injury or death caused by the use of damaged child restraint systems
	Child restraint systems or their retaining systems that have been subjected to stress in an accident may not be able to perform their intended protective function. It may be the case that the child cannot be properly restrained. Always immediately replace child restraint systems that have been damaged or involved in an accident. Have the securing systems for the child restraint systems checked at a qualified specialist workshop before installing a child restraint system again.

Avoid direct sunlight

	WARNING Risk of burns when the child seat is exposed to direct sunlight
	If the child restraint system is exposed to direct sunlight or heat, parts could heat up excessively. Children could suffer burns from these parts, particularly the metallic parts of the child restraint system. Always make sure that the child restraint system is not exposed to direct sunlight. Cover the child restraint system with a blanket, for example. If the child restraint system has been exposed to direct sunlight, allow it to cool before securing a child into it. Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.

Observe when stopping or parking

	WARNING Risk of accident and injury due to children left unattended in the vehicle
	If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle, they could, in particular: open doors, thereby endangering other persons or road users. get out and be struck by oncoming traffic. operate vehicle equipment and become trapped, for example. In addition, the children could also set the vehicle in motion, for example by: releasing the parking brake. changing the transmission position. starting the vehicle. Never leave children unattended in the vehicle. When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Keep the vehicle SmartKey out of reach of children.

Overview of suitable seats in the vehicle for installing a child restraint system

Left/right rear seat 

 ISOFIX child seat anchor

 Also secure Top Tether if present 

Alternative securing system:

 Seat belt on vehicle seat

Co-driver seat

Securing system:

 Seat belt on vehicle seat

Rear center seat

Securing system:

Seat belt on vehicle seat

 Also secure Top Tether if present

Activating or deactivating the special seatbelt retractor of the seat belt

	WARNING Risk of injury or death if a seat belt is unfastened while the vehicle is in motion
	If the seat belt is released while the vehicle is in motion, the special seat belt retractor is deactivated and the child restraint system is no longer correctly secured. The seat belt is drawn in slightly by the inertia reel and cannot be immediately closed again. Stop the vehicle immediately in accordance with the traffic conditions. Activate the special seat belt retractor again and correctly secure the child restraint system.

When activated, the special seatbelt retractor ensures that the seat belts of the front passenger seat and rear seats do not slacken once the child restraint system is secured. The seat belts on the following seats are equipped with a special seatbelt retractor:

• Front passenger seat
• Rear seats

Installing a child restraint system

• When installing a child restraint system, always observe the manufacturer's installation and operating instructions for the child restraint system used, as well as the notes in this Operator's Manual.
• Pull the seat belt smoothly from the seat belt outlet.
• Engage the seat belt tongue in the seat belt buckle.

Activating the special seatbelt retractor

• Extend the seat belt fully and then allow the inertia reel to retract the belt. When the special seatbelt retractor is activated, you should hear a ratcheting sound.
• Push the child restraint system down until the seat belt is tight.

Deactivating the special seatbelt retractor

• Press the release button of the seat belt buckle.
• Hold the seat belt tongue and guide back to the seat belt outlet.

Installing a LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint system on the rear seat

Installing an ISOFIX child restraint system on the rear seat

	WARNING Risk of injury or death if the permissible gross mass of the child and child restraint system together is exceeded.
	Too much load may be placed on the LATCHtype (ISOFIX) or iSize child restraint systems and the child may not be restrained correctly in the event of an accident, for example. If the child is secured in a LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint system with integrated seat belt, the total mass of the child and child restraint system must not exceed 73 lb (33 kg).

Always comply with the information about the mass of the child:

• in the manufacturer's installation and operating instructions for the child restraint system used
• on a label on the child restraint system, if available

Check regularly that the permissible gross mass of the child plus the child restraint system is not exceeded.

When you install a child restraint system, observe the following:

• Always observe the correct use and suitability of the seats for attaching a child restraint system.
• Always observe the manufacturer's installation and operating instructions for the child restraint system used.
• Make sure that the child's feet do not touch the front seat. If necessary, move the front seat slightly forwards.

When installing an ISOFIX child restraint system, also observe the following:

• When using a Group 0/0+ baby car seat and a Group 1 rearward-facing child restraint system on a rear seat: adjust the rear and/or front seat so that the front seat does not touch the child restraint system.
• When using a Group 1 forward-facing child restraint system: the backrest of the child restraint system must, as far as possible, lie flat against the backrest of the seat.
• For certain child restraint systems in weight category II or III, there may be restrictions on the maximum size setting, e.g. due to possible contact with the roof.
• Do not put the child restraint system under strain between the roof and the seat surface and/or install it facing the wrong direction. O Do not put the child restraint system under strain by the head restraint. Adjust the head restraints as appropriate.

1. ISOFIX mounting brackets

• Before every journey, make sure that the ISOFIX child restraint system is engaged correctly in both mounting brackets in the vehicle.
• NOTE Damage to the seat belt for the center seat during installation of the child restraint system
• Make sure that the seat belt is not trapped.
• Attach the ISOFIX child restraint system to both mounting brackets in the vehicle.

Securing Top Tether

	WARNING Risk of injury due to incorrect attachment of the Top Tether belt
	If you attach the Top Tether belt incorrectly, the child restraint system is not properly secured and therefore cannot protect as intended. Attach the Top Tether hook only to the intended Top Tether anchorage.

If the child restraint system is equipped with a Top Tether belt: The risk of injury can be reduced by Top Tether. The Top Tether belt enables an additional connection between the child restraint system attached with ISOFIX and the vehicle.

Top Tether anchorages 1 are located on the back of the respective rear bench seat on the bench seat legs.

• If necessary, move the head restraint upwards.
• Install the ISOFIX child restraint system with Top Tether. Comply with the child restraint system manufacturer's installation instructions.
• Guide Top Tether belt 3 under the head restraint between the two head restraint bars.
• Hook Top Tether hook 2 into Top Tether anchorage 1 without twisting.
• Tension Top Tether belt 3. Comply with the child restraint system manufacturer's installation instructions.
• If necessary, slide the head restraint downwards. Make sure that you do not interfere with the correct routing of Top Tether belt 3.

Securing the child restraint system with the seat belt

When installing a belt-secured child restraint system, observe the following:

• Always observe the manufacturer's installation and operating instructions for the child restraint system used.
• When using a baby car seat in weight category 0/0+ and a rearward-facing child restraint system in weight category I on a rear seat: adjust the front seat so that the seat does not touch the child restraint system.
• When using a forward-facing child restraint system in weight category I: remove the head restraint from the respective seat, if possible. After the child restraint system has been removed, replace the head restraint immediately and adjust all head restraints correctly.
• The backrest of the forward-facing child restraint system must, as far as possible, be resting on the seat backrest of the rear seat.
• For certain child restraint systems in weight category II or III, there may be restrictions on the maximum size setting, e.g. due to possible contact with the roof.
• The child restraint system must not be put under strain between the roof and the seat cushion and/or be installed facing the wrong direction. Where possible, adjust the seat cushion inclination accordingly.
• The child restraint system must not be put under strain by the head restraint. Adjust the head restraints as appropriate.
• Make sure that the child's feet do not touch the front seat. If necessary, move the front seat slightly forwards.

The seat belts on the following seats are equipped with a child seat safety feature:

• Co-driver seat
• Rear seats

When activated, the child seat safety feature ensures that the seat belts of the co-driver seat and rear seats do not slacken once the child restraint system is secured.

• Install the child restraint system. The entire base of the child restraint system must always rest on the sitting surface of the rear seat.
• Always make sure that the shoulder belt strap is correctly routed from the seat belt outlet of the vehicle to the shoulder belt guide on the child restraint system. The shoulder belt strap must be routed forwards and downwards from the seat belt outlet.

Notes on rearward-facing child restraint systems

• The co-driver air bag cannot be disabled. Always install a rearward-facing child restraint system on a suitable rear seat, but never on the co-driver seat. Observe the manufacturer's installation and operating instructions for the child restraint system used.

Notes on child restraint systems on the codriver seat

• Accident statistics show that children secured on the rear seats are safer than children secured on the front seats. For this reason Mercedes-Benz strongly advises that you install a child restraint system on a rear seat.

Securing the child restraint system with the seat belt on the co-driver seat:

• When installing a belt-secured child restraint system on the co-driver seat, always observe the following:
• Observe the notes on rearward-facing and forward-facing child restraint systems on the co-driver seat.
• Observe the child restraint system manufacturer's installation and operating instructions.
• The backrest of the forward-facing child restraint system must, as far as possible, be resting on the seat backrest of the co-driver seat.
• For certain child restraint systems in weight category II or III, there may be restrictions on the maximum size setting, e.g. due to possible contact with the roof.
• The child restraint system must not be put under strain between the roof and the seat cushion and/or be installed facing the wrong direction.
• The child restraint system must not be put under strain by the head restraint. Adjust the head restraints as appropriate.
• Never place objects (e.g. cushions) under or behind the child restraint system.

The seat belt on the co-driver side is equipped with a child seat safety feature. When enabled, the child seat safety feature ensures that the seat belt does not slacken once the child seat is secured.

• Set the co-driver seat as far back as possible and move the seat into the highest position possible.
• Fully retract the seat cushion length adjustment.
• Set the seat cushion inclination in such a way that the front edge of the seat cushion is in the highest position and the rear edge of the seat cushion is in the lowest position.
• Set the seat backrest to the most vertical position possible.
• Install the child restraint system. The entire base of the child restraint system must always rest on the sitting surface of the co-driver seat.
• Always make sure that the shoulder belt strap is correctly routed from the seat belt outlet of the vehicle to the shoulder belt guide on the child restraint system. The shoulder belt strap must be routed forwards and downwards from the seat belt outlet.
• If necessary, adjust the seat belt outlet and the co-driver seat as appropriate.

Child Safety Locks

Activating or deactivating child safety locks for the sliding doors

	WARNING Risk of accident and injury due to children left unattended in the vehicle
	If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle, they could, in particular: open doors, thereby endangering other persons or road users. get out and be struck by oncoming traffic. operate vehicle equipment and become trapped, for example.

In addition, the children could also set the vehicle in motion, for example by:

• releasing the parking brake.
• changing the transmission position.
• starting the vehicle.
• Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.
• When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.
• Keep the vehicle SmartKey out of reach of children.

	WARNING Risk of fatal injury due to exposure to extreme heat or cold in the vehicle
	If persons, particularly children, are subjected to prolonged exposure to intense heat or cold, there is a risk of severe injury or even death. Never leave persons, particularly children, unattended in the vehicle

 

	WARNING Risk of accident and injury due to children left unattended in the vehicle
	If children are traveling in the vehicle, they could, in particular: Open doors, thereby endangering other persons or road users Get out and be struck by oncoming traffic Operate vehicle equipment and become trapped, for example Always activate the child safety locks installed if children are traveling in the vehicle. Never leave children unattended in the vehicle. When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.

The following doors have child safety locks:

• Sliding doors: The child safety locks on the doors secure each door separately. The doors can no longer be opened from the inside (exception: electric sliding door). When the vehicle is unlocked, the door can be opened from the outside.

If the electric sliding door is secured, only the sliding door controls in the rear passenger compartment are deactivated. The electric sliding door can be opened at any time using the switch in the center console.

Example: sliding door child safety lock

• Slide the child safety lock latch 1 into position 2 (secure) or 3 (unlock).
• Make sure that the child safety locks are working properly.

Notes on pets in the Vehicle

	WARNING Risk of accident and injury due to animals left unsecured or unattended in the vehicle
	If you leave animals in the vehicle unattended or unsecured, they could possibly press buttons or switches. An animal may: Activate vehicle equipment and become trapped, for example Switch systems on or off and endanger other road users Unsecured animals may be thrown around in the vehicle in the event of an accident or sudden steering and braking maneuvers and injure vehicle occupants in the process. Never leave animals in the vehicle unattended. Always correctly secure animals while driving, e.g. using a suitable animal carrier.

SmartKey

Notes on radio connections of the key

	DANGER Risk of fatal injury to persons with medical devices due to electromagnetic radiation when using the start/stop button
	Persons with medical devices, e.g. pacemakers or defibrillators: There is a radio connection between the key and the vehicle. The function of a medical device can be impaired. Before operating the vehicle, consult your doctor or the manufacturer of the medical device about any possible effects from such systems.

Detection range of the KEYLESS-START function antenna

1 Position of the key holder when the detection range of the antenna is reduced.

Overview of key functions

	WARNING Risk of accident and injury due to children left unattended in the vehicle
	If you leave children unattended in the vehicle, they could, in particular: open doors, thereby endangering other persons or road users. get out and be struck by oncoming traffic. operate vehicle equipment and become trapped, for example.

In addition, the children could also set the vehicle in motion by, for example:

• releasing the parking brake.
• changing the gearbox position.
• starting the vehicle.
• Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.
• When leaving the vehicle, always take the key with you and lock the vehicle.
• Keep the key out of reach of children.

NOTE Damage to the SmartKey caused by magnetic fields

• Keep the SmartKey away from strong magnetic fields.

1. To lock
2. Battery check lamp
3. To unlock
4. To unlock the cargo compartment (sliding doors and rear-end doors)/to unlock and open/close the electric sliding doors
5. Mechanical key

The key's factory setting enables you to centrally lock and unlock the following components:

• the driver's door and co-driver door
• the sliding doors
• the rear-end doors

If you do not open the vehicle within approximately 40 seconds of unlocking, the vehicle will lock again and anti-theft protection will be armed again.

Do not keep the key together with electronic devices or metallic objects. This can affect the key's functionality.

• If the indicator lamp does not light up when you press the unlock or lock button, the battery is discharged. Replace the key battery

Activating/deactivating the acoustic locking verification signal

Multimedia system:

Activate or deactivate Acoustic Lock.

Changing the unlocking settings

The key has the following adjustable unlocking functions:

• Unlock centrally
• Unlock the driver's door (vehicles without partition or with cab)
• Unlock the driver's door and front passenger door (vehicles with partition)
• To switch between settings: press and hold the lock and unlock buttons at the same time for approximately six seconds until the indicator lamp flashes twice.
• To unlock the vehicle centrally when the unlocking function is selected for the driver's door or the driver's and front passenger door: press the unlock button a second time.

Reducing the energy consumption of the SmartKey

Deactivating the SmartKey function

• If you do not use the vehicle or a SmartKey for an extended period of time, you can also deactivate the function of the SmartKey to reduce the energy consumption of the SmartKey.
• Press and hold the lock button on the SmartKey.
• While pressing the lock button, immediately press the unlock button on the SmartKey twice in quick succession. The indicator light on the SmartKey will light up once briefly and once for a long time.

Activating the SmartKey function

• Press any button on the SmartKey.
• The SmartKey function is automatically activated when the vehicle is started with the SmartKey in the gearshift console slot.

Removing and inserting the emergency key

Removing 

• Press release button 2. Emergency key 1 is pushed slightly out.
• Pull emergency key 1 out completely.

Inserting

• Press release button 2.
• Slide emergency key 1 in completely until it engages.

Replacing the key battery

	DANGER Risk of fatal injury due to swallowing batteries
	Batteries contain toxic and corrosive substances. If batteries are swallowed or otherwise enter the body, severe internal burns can occur within two hours. There is a risk of fatal injury! Keep the batteries out of the reach of children. If the lid and/or the battery compartment do not close securely, stop using the key and keep it away from children. If batteries are swallowed or otherwise enter the body, seek immediate medical attention.

Requirements:

• a CR 2032 3 V cell battery Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the battery replaced by a qualified specialist workshop.
• Remove the mechanical key

• Press release button 2 down fully and slide cover 1 forward.
• Remove battery compartment 3 and remove the discharged battery.
• Insert the new battery into battery compartment 3. Observe the positive pole marking in the battery compartment and on the battery.
• Insert battery compartment 3.
• Replace cover 1 so that it engages.
• Slide the mechanical key in completely until it engages

Rectifying problems with the key

You can no longer lock or unlock the vehicle

Possible causes:

• The key battery is weak or discharged.
• There is interference from a powerful radio signal source.
• The key is faulty.
  • Check the battery with the indicator lamp and replace if necessary.
  • Use the mechanical key to unlock and lock the vehicle.
  • Have the key checked at a qualified specialist workshop.

You have lost a key

• Have the key deactivated at a qualified specialist workshop.
• If necessary, have the mechanical locks replaced.

Doors

Unlocking and opening the door from inside

• To unlock and open the front door: pull door handle 2. Safety pin 1 pops up when the door is unlocked.

The unlock symbol indicates that the rear door is unlocked.

• To unlock and open the rear door: pull opening lever 1 and open the rear door. When the door unlocks, latch 2 moves forward. The unlock symbol is visible.
• To close: pull the rear door closed by the door handle.
• To lock: slide latch 2 back. The & symbol is visible.

Centrally locking and unlocking the door from the inside

	WARNING Risk of accident and injury due to children left unattended in the vehicle
	If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle, they could, in particular: open doors, thereby endangering other persons or road users. get out and be struck by oncoming traffic. operate vehicle equipment and become trapped, for example. In addition, the children could also set the vehicle in motion, for example by: releasing the parking brake. changing the transmission position. starting the vehicle. Never leave children unattended in the vehicle. When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Keep the vehicle SmartKey out of reach of children.

 

	WARNING Risk of fatal injury due to exposure to extreme heat or cold in the vehicle
	If persons, particularly children, are subjected to prolonged exposure to intense heat or cold, there is a risk of severe injury or even death. Never leave persons, particularly children, unattended in the vehicle.

You can use the central locking buttons to centrally lock and unlock the entire vehicle from the inside.

The central locking buttons are located in the driver's and front passenger door.

Central locking buttons (vehicles with electrically adjustable front seats)

Central locking buttons (vehicles with manually adjustable front seats)

If the vehicle is being tow-started, push-started or tested on a roller dynamometer, there is a risk of being locked out when the function is activated.

• To activate: press and hold button 2 until you hear a tone.
• To deactivate: press and hold button 1 until you hear a tone.

Automatic locking after closing the last door

	WARNING Risk of fatal injury due to exposure to extreme heat or cold in the vehicle
	If persons, particularly children, are subjected to prolonged exposure to intense heat or cold, there is a risk of severe injury or even death. Never leave persons, particularly children, unattended in the vehicle

 

	WARNING Risk of accident and injury due to children left unattended in the vehicle
	If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle, they could, in particular: open doors, thereby endangering other persons or road users. get out and be struck by oncoming traffic. operate vehicle equipment and become trapped, for example. In addition, the children could also set the vehicle in motion, for example by: releasing the parking brake. changing the transmission position. starting the vehicle. Never leave children unattended in the vehicle. When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Keep the vehicle SmartKey out of reach of children.

 

	WARNING Accident‑ and risk of injury with unsecured or unattended animals in parked vehicle
	If you leave animals in the vehicle unattended or unsecured, they could possibly press buttons or switches. An animal may: Activate vehicle equipment and become trapped, for example. Switch systems on or‑ off and endanger other road users Never leave animals in the vehicle unattended. Always secure animals properly, e.g. with a suitable animal transport box.

After leaving the vehicle and closing the last door, the vehicle is automatically locked. This also applies if the key is still in the vehicle. There is a danger of locking oneself out. The vehicle can only be opened again with a vehicle key.

• Always carry the vehicle key with you when leaving the vehicle.

Warning notice, depending on the equipment on the driver's door, the partition wall, the sliding door or the speed delivery door.

Unlocking and locking the driver's door with the mechanical key

If you want to lock the vehicle completely with the mechanical key, press the button for the locking mechanism from inside first with the driver's door open. Then lock the driver's door with the mechanical key.

• To unlock: turn the mechanical key counterclockwise to position 1.
• To lock: turn the mechanical key clockwise to position 1.
• Right-hand drive vehicles: turn the mechanical key in the opposite direction for each case.

Using the grab handles when getting into and out of the vehicle

	WARNING Risk of injury due to excessive load on the grab handles
	If you apply your full body weight to the grab handle or pull it abruptly, the grab handle may be damaged or come loose from its anchorage. This may result in injuries. Use the grab handles only to stabilize the seating position or to assist in getting in and out of the seat.

The entrances on buses are equipped with grab handles and steps. The grab handles to enter and exit the vehicle are at the front door and the sliding door.

To avoid risks:

• When getting into and out of the vehicle, only use the grab handles and steps. Only they are designed for such a load.
• Keep steps and entry sills free from dirt, e.g. mud, clay, snow and ice.

Getting into and out of the vehicle (example: sliding door)

• When getting into and out of the vehicle, use grab handles 1 and steps.
• The grab handles on the sliding door are there to help people enter and exit the vehicle and can hold up to a maximum of 176 lbs (80 kg). Do not use the grab handle on the sliding door to secure a load (lashing down). Do not secure any objects to the easy entry and exit aids.

Sliding Door

Opening and closing the sliding door

	WARNING Risk of becoming trapped due to an open sliding door which is not engaged in place
	On an incline, the sliding door can move by itself. This can cause you or other people to become trapped. Always make sure that the open sliding door is engaged. To do so, open the sliding door to the stop.

 

	WARNING Risk of becoming trapped due to sliding door opening towards the rear
	When you open the sliding door, the sliding door could hit other people as it moves towards the rear of the vehicle. Only open the sliding door when traffic conditions permit.

To Unlock

• Pull safety pin 3 upwards manually or use the central locking button to unlock the sliding door

Opening

• Press the button 1 inside and pull the door 2 handle.
• Push back the sliding door using door handle 2 fully until it engages.
• Check the sliding door catch.

Closing

• Press the button 1 inside and pull the door 2 handle.
• Slide the sliding door firmly forwards by handle 2 until it closes.

To lock

• Push safety pin 3 downwards manually or use the central locking button to lock the sliding door.

Notes on electrical closing assist

If your vehicle is fitted with electrical closing assist, you will require less force to close the sliding door.

Electric sliding door

Function of the electric sliding door

Your vehicle can be equipped with an electric sliding door on the left and/or right-hand side. You can operate the electric sliding door in the following ways:

• by pressing the sliding door buttons on the center console
• by pressing the sliding door button on the door sill (B-pillar)
• using the door handle (inside or outside)
• using the key

If the electric sliding door is obstructed while opening, it moves a few centimeters in the opposite direction and stops. If the sliding door is obstructed during the closing procedure, it opens fully again.

If the electric motor of the sliding door is in danger of overheating, e.g. due to frequent opening and closing within a short period, the sliding door opens fully. The sliding door is then locked in place. The sliding door is operational again after approximately 30 seconds. If there has been a malfunction or if the battery has been disconnected, you can use the release catch to disconnect the sliding door from the electric motor. Then you can open or close the door manually.

Opening/closing the electric sliding door with the button

	WARNING Risk of becoming trapped due to sliding door opening towards the rear
	When you open the sliding door, the sliding door could hit other people as it moves towards the rear of the vehicle. Only open the sliding door when traffic conditions permit.

 

	WARNING Risk of injury despite the object detection function
	The object detection function does not react to soft, light and thin objects, such as fingers. The object detection function cannot prevent someone from becoming trapped in these situations. When opening and closing the electric sliding door, make sure that no parts of the body are within the operating range of the sliding door. If someone becomes trapped, press the button again to stop the sliding door.

Object detection:

If an object obstructs the sliding door as it is closing, the sliding door will be stopped. Object detection is only an aid. It is not a substitute you having to pay attention.

1 Opens and closes the sliding door on the right side of the vehicle.

On vehicles with a partition, button 3 is located on the partition next to the doorway at the level of the inside door handle.

When the sliding door is locked, it can only be opened from the inside by manually unlocking locking pin 4.

• To unlock: pull locking pin 4 upwards manually or use the central locking button to unlock the sliding door.
• To open: briefly press button 1, 2 or button 3. The sliding door opens automatically. When you open the door using button 1 or 2, you will additionally hear two warning signals. The indicator lamp at the top of button 1 or 2 will flash and button 3 will flash. When the sliding door is completely open, the indicator lamp at the top of button 1 or 2 will light up.
• To close: briefly press button 1, 2 or button 3. The sliding door closes automatically. When you close the door using button 1 or 2, you will additionally hear two warning signals. The indicator lamp at the top of button 1 or 2 will flash and button 3 will flash. When the sliding door is completely closed, the indicator lamp at the top of button 1 or 2 will go out.
• To stop automatic operation: briefly press button 1 or 2. The sliding door stops moving.
• To lock: push locking pin 3 downwards manually or use the central locking button to lock the sliding door
• When you stop automatic operation upon opening the door, the door closes when you press the button again.
• In unfavorable operating conditions, e.g. frost or ice, or if the vehicle is very dirty, you can press and hold the corresponding button. The electric sliding door moves with increased force. Observe that, in such circumstances, the object detection function is less sensitive. To stop the movement, release the button.

Opening/closing the electric sliding door with the key

• To unlock: briefly press the  or  button on the key.
• To open: press and hold the  or  button on the key for longer than 0.5 seconds. You will hear two acoustic signals and the sliding door will open automatically.
• To close: press and hold the  or  button on the key for longer than 0.5seconds. You will hear two acoustic signals and the sliding door will close automatically.
• To interrupt automatic operation: briefly press the  or  button on the key. The sliding door stops moving.
• When you stop automatic operation upon opening the door, the door closes when you press the button again.

Opening/closing the electric sliding door with the door handle

• To unlock: pull locking pin 2 upwards manually or use the central locking button to unlock the sliding door.
• Press button 1 or pull outside door handle 3. The sliding door opens or closes.
• Press button 1 again or pull outside door handle 3. The sliding door stops moving.

Unlocking the electric sliding door manually

Disconnecting the sliding door from the electric motor

• Insert the mechanical key into opening 1 of disconnect switch 2 in the "AUTO" position.
• Turn the mechanical key 180° clockwise. The "MAN" position is set.
• Open or close the sliding door with the outside or inside door handle.

Establishing the connection between sliding door and electric motor

• Insert the mechanical key into opening 1 of disconnect switch 2 in the "MAN" position.
• Turn the mechanical key 180° counter-clockwise. The "AUTO" position is set.
• Adjust the sliding door

If there has been a malfunction or if the battery has been disconnected, you can use disconnect switch 2 to disconnect the sliding door from the electric motor. Then you can open or close the door manually.

Cover in sliding door trim

• Vehicles with sliding door trim: fold the cover of disconnect switch 2 up. The disconnect switch is accessible.
• To disconnect the sliding door from the electric motor: turn disconnect switch 2 180° clockwise. The "MAN" position is set.

To unlock

• Pull safety pin 3 upwards manually or use the central locking button to unlock the sliding door.
• Press release button 1.
• Open or close the sliding door with the outside or inside door handle.

Establishing the connection between sliding door and electric motor

• Turn disconnect switch 2 180° counterclockwise. The "AUTO" position is set.
• Adjust the sliding door.
• If it is not possible to rectify the malfunction, visit a qualified specialist workshop.

Resetting the electric sliding door

Sliding door button on the center console Sliding door button on the center console 1 Opens and closes the sliding door on the right side of the vehicle.

Sliding door button on the door sill (B-pillar)

You must reset the sliding door if there has been a malfunction or a voltage supply interruption.

• If the sliding door is open: press button 1 on the center console or sliding door button 3 on the door sill (B-pillar) and hold until the door is closed. or
• Close the sliding door with the door handle.
• Then briefly press button 1 on the center console or sliding door button 3 on the door sill (B-pillar) once, or pull the door handle to completely open the sliding door. The sliding door is operational.

Rear End Doors

Opening and closing the rear-end doors from outside

	WARNING Risk of injury due to the rearend door swinging open
	When you open a rear-end door, the following can occur: You or another person can be injured. A person may be struck by oncoming traffic. This is particularly the case if you open the rear-end door more than 90° or if it opens in an uncontrolled manner. Even rear-end doors which are properly closed can swing open when the vehicle parked is on an incline or it is windy. Only open a rear-end door when the traffic conditions and surroundings permit. Always make sure that the rear-end doors are properly closed.

Opening the right rear-end door

• Pull handle 1.
• Swing the rear-end door to the side until it engages.

Opening the left rear-end door

• Make sure that the right rear-end door is open and engaged.
• Pull release handle 1 in the direction of the arrow.
• Swing the rear-end door to the side until it engages.

Opening the rear-end doors fully

• Open the respective rear-end door outwards beyond the first detent (90°).
• Open the rear-end door fully. The rear-end door will stay in the stop position.

Closing the rear-end doors from outside

• Close the left rear-end door firmly from outside.
• Close the right rear-end door firmly from outside.

Opening rear-end doors with door check more than 90°

	WARNING Risk of injury due to the rear end door swinging open
	When you open a rear-end door, the following can occur: You or another person can be injured. A person may be struck by oncoming traffic. This is particularly the case if you open the rear-end door more than 90° or if it opens in an uncontrolled manner. Even rear-end doors which are properly closed can swing open when the vehicle parked is on an incline or it is windy.  Only open a rear-end door when the traffic conditions and surroundings permit. Always make sure that the rear-end doors are properly closed.

• Open the rear-end door to about 45°.
• Pull the door check in the direction of the arrow and hold it in place.
• Open the rear-end door more than 90° so that the door check can no longer engage.
• Release the door check and open the rear-end door fully.

Opening/closing the rear-end doors from the inside

	WARNING Risk of injury due to the rear-end door swinging open
	When you open a rear-end door, the following can occur: You or another person can be injured. A person may be struck by oncoming traffic. This is particularly the case if you open the rear-end door more than 90° or if it opens in an uncontrolled manner. Even rear-end doors which are properly closed can swing open when the vehicle parked is on an incline or it is windy. Only open a rear-end door when the traffic conditions and surroundings permit. Always make sure that the rear-end doors are properly closed.

The unlock symbol indicates that the rear-end door is unlocked.

• To unlock: slide latch 2 to the left. The unlock symbol is visible.
• To open: pull opening lever 1 and open the rear-end door. Swing the rear-end door to the side until it engages.
• To close: make sure that the left rear-end door is closed. Pull the rear right door firmly to by the door handle.
• To lock: slide latch 2 to the right. The lock symbol is visible.

Partition sliding door

Opening and closing the partition sliding door

	WARNING Risk of becoming trapped if the partition sliding door is not engaged
	The partition sliding door may move on its own while the vehicle is in motion. This can cause you or other people to become trapped. Before every journey, close the partition sliding door and ensure that it is engaged.

Partition from the cab

Partition from the cargo compartment

• To open: turn the key to the left 3 from the cab or push the lever to the right 3 from the cargo compartment. The sliding door is unlocked.
• Push the sliding door as far as it will go to the right 2 from the cab or to the left 1 from the cargo compartment.
• To close: push the sliding door to the left 1 from the cab or to the right 2 from the cargo compartment until it engages. You can lock the sliding door from the cab with the key.

Electrical Step

Function of the electrical step

Your vehicle's sliding door may be equipped with an electrical step.

Electrical step 1 automatically extends when the sliding door opens, and retracts after the sliding door closes. Electrical step 1 is equipped with object recognition at the front. If the step meets an object while extending, it stops. Once you have removed the object, you must first close the sliding door and then open it again so that the step extends completely.

If the electrical step prevents loading, you can block it via object recognition when the sliding door opens. The electrical step then remains retracted and a fork-lift truck or another lifting vehicle can move closer to the cargo compartment.

Vehicles with an instrument cluster (color): if the instrument cluster display shows the Step Not Retracted See Operator's Manual or Step Not Extended See Operator's Manual message and a warning tone sounds, electrical step 1 is malfunctioning. If electrical step 1 is malfunctioning, the step may not extend or retract, or do so only partially. After a malfunction occurs, you must retract and lock electrical step 1 manually in order to continue your journey (/ page 60). Before passengers exit the vehicle, inform them that electrical step 1 may be missing.

Releasing the electrical step in an emergency (manual retraction)

If the electrical step does not automatically retract, you must manually retract the step and lock it in order to continue driving.

• On the underside of step 2 on both bars 1 remove the spring cotters 3 from the pin.
• Remove the washers 4 and detach both bars.

• Fold bars 1 into the step's housing.
• Slide the step into its housing.

• On both sides, insert spring cotters 1 through the housing's holes and into the step as far as they will go. The step has been secured in its housing.

Side Window

Opening and closing the side windows

	WARNING Risk of entrapment when opening a side window
	When opening a side window, parts of the body could be drawn in or become trapped between the side window and window frame. When opening, make sure that nobody is touching the side window. If someone is trapped, release the button immediately or pull it in order to close the side window again.

 

	WARNING Risk of becoming trapped when closing a side window
	When closing a side window, body parts could be trapped in the closing area in the process. When closing, make sure that no body parts are in the closing area. If someone is trapped, release the button immediately or press the button in order to reopen the side window.

 

	WARNING Risk of becoming trapped when children operate the side windows
	Children could become trapped if they operate the side windows, particularly when unattended. Activate the child safety lock for the rear passenger compartment side windows. When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.

• To open manually: press and hold button 1 or 2.
• To close manually: pull and hold button 1 or 2.

The windows in the front doors can also be operated automatically.

• To open completely: briefly press button 1 or 2 beyond the pressure point. Automatic operation will start.
• To close completely: briefly pull button 1 or 2 beyond the pressure point. Automatic operation will start.
• To interrupt automatic operation: briefly press or pull button 1 or 2 again.

Note: If an object blocks a side window during the automatic closing process, the side window will open again automatically. The automatic reversing function is only an aid and is not a substitute for your attentiveness.

Note: If automatic operation of the side window does not work, there is no automatic reversing function.

Automatic reversing function of the side windows

If an object blocks a side window during the closing process, the side window will open again automatically. The automatic reversing function is only an aid and is not a substitute for your attentiveness.

• During the closing process, make sure that no body parts are in the closing area.

	WARNING Risk of becoming trapped despite there being reversing protection on the side window
	The reversing function will not react: to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. fingers over the last ã in (4 mm) of the closing path during resetting when the side window is closed again manually immediately after automatic reversing The reversing function cannot prevent someone from becoming trapped in these situations. During the closing process, make sure that no body parts are in the closing area. If someone becomes trapped, press the  button to open the side window again.

Ventilating the vehicle before starting a journey (convenience opening)

	WARNING Risk of entrapment when opening a side window
	When opening a side window, parts of the body could be drawn in or become trapped between the side window and window frame. When opening, make sure that nobody is touching the side window. Release the button immediately if somebody becomes trapped

You can ventilate the vehicle before you start driving. The "convenience opening" function can be operated using the SmartKey without switching on the vehicle. The SmartKey must be in close proximity to the driver's or front passenger door.

• Press and hold the unlock button on the SmartKey. The following functions are performed:
  • the vehicle is unlocked
  • the side windows are opened
• To interrupt convenience opening: release the unlock button.

Closing the side windows from the outside (convenience closing)

	WARNING Risk of entrapment due to not paying attention during convenience closing
	When the convenience closing feature is operating, parts of the body could become trapped in the closing area of the side windows. When the convenience closing feature is operating, monitor the entire closing process and make sure that no body parts are in the closing area.

• Press and hold the lock button on the SmartKey. The following functions are performed:
  • the vehicle is locked
  • the side windows are closed
• To interrupt convenience closing: release the lock button.

Adjusting the side windows

The side windows must be readjusted after a malfunction or a voltage supply interruption.

• Switch on the power supply.
• Push both buttons on the power window and hold for approximately one second after the side window has closed.

Rectifying problems with the side windows

A side window cannot be closed and you cannot see the cause

• Check to see if there are any objects in the window guide.

	WARNING Risk of becoming trapped or fatally injured if reversing protection is not activated
	If you close a side window again immediately after it has been blocked, the side window will close with increased or maximum force. The reversing function is then not active and body parts may become trapped. Make sure that no parts of the body are in the closing area. To stop the closing process, release the button or press the button again to reopen the side window.

If a side window is obstructed during closing and reopens again slightly, you can proceed as follows:

• Immediately after the window is obstructed, pull the corresponding button again until the side window has closed, and hold the button for an additional second. The side window will be closed with increased force.

If the side window is obstructed again and reopens slightly, you can proceed as follows:

• Repeat the previous step. The side window will be closed without the automatic reversing function.

The side windows cannot be opened or closed using the convenience opening feature

• Possible cause: The SmartKey battery is weak or discharged.
• Check the battery using the indicator lamp and replace it if necessary

Anti-theft prevention

Function of immobilizer

The immobilizer prevents your vehicle from being started without the correct key. The immobilizer is automatically activated when the vehicle is switched off, and deactivated when the vehicle is switched on. When leaving the vehicle, always take the key with you and lock the vehicle. If the key is left inside the vehicle, anyone can start the vehicle. In the event the engine does not start despite the vehicle's starter battery having sufficient charge, the immobilizer is faulty. Contact a qualified specialist workshop or call 1-800-367-6372 (in the USA) or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).

ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)

Function of ATA (Anti-theft Alarm system)

If the ATA system is armed, a visual and audible alarm is triggered in the following situations:

• a side door is opened
• the rear-end door is opened
• the hood is opened
• the interior motion sensor is triggered
• the tow-away alarm is triggered  

ATA is automatically armed after approximately five seconds in the following situation:

• after the vehicle has been locked with the SmartKey

When the ATA system is armed, indicator lamp 1 flashes in the overhead control panel.

ATA is automatically deactivated in the following situations:

• After unlocking the vehicle with the SmartKey.
• After pressing the start/stop button with the SmartKey inside the vehicle.

Arming/deactivating ATA (Anti-theft Alarm system)

• Activating
  • Close all the doors.
  • Lock the vehicle with the key. Indicator lamp 1 in the overhead control panel flashes.
• Deactivating
  • Unlock the vehicle with the key. Indicator lamp 1 in the overhead control panel goes out.
  • The vehicle locks again automatically if you do not open a door within 40 seconds after unlocking the vehicle.
• Stopping the alarm
  • Press the unlock or lock button on the key. 
  • Press the Start/Stop button with the key inside the vehicle. The alarm stops.
• If the alarm system is armed, a visual and audible alarm is triggered in the following situations:
  • A door is opened
  • The hood is opened

The alarm will not be deactivated, even if you immediately close the open door that has triggered it, for example.

Function of the tow-away alarm

A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the inclination of the vehicle changes when the tow-away alarm is activated. This can be the case if the vehicle is raised on one side, for example.

Arming/disarming

• Lock the vehicle with the key. The tow-away alarm is automatically armed after about 40 seconds:
• Open the vehicle with the key. The tow-away alarm is deactivated.

The tow-away alarm is only armed when the following components are closed:

• the driver's door and the front-passenger door
• the side doors
• the rear-end doors

Deactivating

• Switch off the power supply.
• Press button 1. When the button is released, indicator lamp 2 in the button lights up for approximately five seconds.
• Lock the vehicle with the key. The tow-away alarm is deactivated.

The tow-away alarm remains deactivated until you lock the vehicle again.

Deactivate the tow-away alarm when locking your vehicle in the following situations:

• when loading and/or transporting the vehicle on a ferry or car transporter, for example
• when parking the vehicle on a movable surface, such as a split-level garage

This will prevent false alarms.

Interior motion sensor

Function: If the activated the interior motion sensor detects motion in the vehicle interior, a visual and acoustic alarm is triggered. This can happen if someone reaches into the vehicle interior, for example.

Activating/deactivating the interior motion sensor

Activating

• Close the side windows.
• Make sure that nothing (such as mascots or coat hangers) is hanging on the inside rearview mirror or on the grab handles on the headliner. This will prevent false alarms.
• Lock the vehicle with the key. The interior motion sensor is activated after approximately 30 seconds.

The interior motion sensor is only activated when the following components are closed:

• the driver's door and the co-driver door
• the side doors
• the rear-end doors

Deactivating

• Unlock the vehicle with the key. The interior motion sensor automatically switches off.

• Switch off the power supply.
• Press button 1. When the button is released, indicator lamp 2 in the button lights up for about five seconds.
• Lock the vehicle with the key. The interior motion sensor is deactivated.

The interior motion sensor remains deactivated until you lock the vehicle again.

Deactivate the interior motion sensor when locking your vehicle in the following situations:

• if there are people or animals remaining inside
• if the side windows remain open
• when transporting the vehicle on a ferry or car transporter, for example

This will prevent false alarms.

Notes on the correct driver's seat position 

	WARNING Risk of accident due to adjusting the vehicle settings while the vehicle is in motion
	You could lose control of the vehicle in the following situations in particular: If you adjust the driver's seat, the head restraint, the steering wheel or the mirror while the vehicle is in motion If you fasten your seat belt while the vehicle is in motion Before starting the vehicle: in particular, adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steering wheel and mirror, and fasten your seat belt.

Ensure the following when adjusting steering wheel 3, seat belt 2 and driver's seat 1:

• You are sitting as far away from the driver's air bag as possible.
• You are sitting in an upright position.
• Your thighs are gently supported by the seat cushion.
• Your legs are not fully extended and you can reach the pedals easily.
• The back of your head is supported at eye level by the middle part of the head restraint.
• You can hold the steering wheel with your arms slightly bent.
• You can move your legs without any restrictions.
• You can see all of the instrument cluster displays well.
• You have a good overview of the traffic conditions.
• Your seat belt sits snugly against your body and passes across the center of your shoulder and across your hips in the pelvic area.

Notes on grab handles

	WARNING Risk of injury due to excessive load on the grab handles
	If you apply your full body weight to the grab handle or pull it abruptly, the grab handle may be damaged or come loose from its anchorage. This may result in injuries. Use the grab handles only to stabilize the seating position or to assist in getting in and out of the seat.

Head restraints

Adjusting the head restraint manually

	WARNING Risk of accident due to adjusting the vehicle settings while the vehicle is in motion
	You could lose control of the vehicle in the following situations in particular: If you adjust the driver's seat, the head restraint, the steering wheel or the mirror while the vehicle is in motion If you fasten your seat belt while the vehicle is in motion Before starting the vehicle: in particular, adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steering wheel and mirror, and fasten your seat belt.

 

	WARNING Risk of injury due to head restraints not being installed or being adjusted incorrectly
	If head restraints have not been installed or have not been adjusted correctly, there is an increased risk of injury in the head and neck area, e.g. in the event of an accident or when braking. Always drive with the head restraints installed. Before driving off, make sure for every vehicle occupant that the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at about eye level.

Do not rotate the head restraints of the front and rear seats. Otherwise, you will not be able to set the height and inclination of the head restraints to the correct position. Using the head restraint fore-and-aft adjustment, adjust the head restraint so that it is as close to the back of your head as possible.

Head restraint (example of luxury head restraint on the driver's seat)

• To raise: pull the head restraint upwards into the desired position and ensure that it engages.
• Use the head restraint only when it is engaged.
• To lower: press release button 1, slide the head restraint downwards into the desired position and ensure that it engages.
• Use the head restraint only when it is engaged.
• To move forwards: press release button 2 and pull the head restraint forwards until it engages in the desired position.
• To move backwards: press release button 2 and slide the head restraint backwards into the desired position.
• To remove: press release button 1 and pull the head restraint up and out.
• To install: press the head restraint with detent into the holes on the left-hand side when viewed in the direction of travel until it engages.

Switching the seat heating on and off

	WARNING Risk of burns due to repeatedly switching on the seat heating
	Repeatedly switching on the seat heating can cause the seat cushion and seat backrest padding to become very hot. The health of persons with limited temperature sensitivity or a limited ability to react to high temperatures may be affected or they may even suffer burn-like injuries. Do not repeatedly switch on the seat heating.

To protect against overheating, the seat heating may be temporarily deactivated after it is switched on repeatedly.

Requirements:

• The power supply has been switched on.

• To switch on: press button 1. All indicator lamps on the button light up.
• To lower the level: press button 1 until the required heating level is reached. Depending on the heating level, one to three indicator lamps light up.
• To switch off: press button 1 until all indicator lamps are off.
• The seat heating automatically switches back out of the three heating levels after 8, 10 and 20 minutes until the seat heating switches off.

Steering Wheel

Adjusting the steering wheel

	WARNING Risk of accident due to adjusting the vehicle settings while the vehicle is in motion
	You could lose control of the vehicle in the following situations in particular: If you adjust the driver's seat, the head restraint, the steering wheel or the mirror while the vehicle is in motion If you fasten your seat belt while the vehicle is in motion Before starting the vehicle: in particular, adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steering wheel and mirror, and fasten your seat belt.

 

	WARNING Risk of accident due to unlocked steering wheel
	The steering wheel may move unexpectedly if it is unlocked while the vehicle is in motion. Make sure that the steering wheel is locked before driving off. Never unlock the steering wheel when the vehicle is in motion.

 

	WARNING Risk of entrapment for children when adjusting the steering wheel
	Children could injure themselves if they adjust the steering wheel. Never leave children unattended in the vehicle. When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.

 

Adjusting the steering wheel

• 1 Lever
• 2 Steering column height
• 3 Steering column fore-and-aft adjustment
• To unlock: swing lever 1 down as far as it will go. The steering wheel is unlocked.
• To lock: pull lever 1 up as far as it will go. The steering wheel is locked.

Stowage Areas

Overview of the front stowage compartments

• 1 Lockable compartment above windshield (subject to a maximum load of 4 lb (2 kg))
• 2 Windshield storage compartment with two cup holders/ashtray storage space. Storage compartment with cover, depending on specification
• 3 Center console storage compartment with USB port, charging interface, NFC interface and 12 V socket
• 4 Storage compartment above windshield (subject to a maximum load of 5 lb (2.5 kg))
• 5 Co-driver side storage compartment (subject to a maximum load of 11 lb (5 kg))
• 6 Cup holders 
• 7 Storage compartment in the doors

Information about the bottle holder

• 1 Bottle holder in the front doors (example: front passenger door)

Cup Holders

Overview of cup holders in the center console

	WARNING ‑ Risk of accident or injury when using the cup holder while the vehicle is moving
	The cup holder cannot secure containers while the vehicle is moving. If you use a cup holder while the vehicle is moving, the container may be flung around and liquids may be spilled. The vehicle occupants may come into contact with the liquid and if it is hot, they could be scalded. You could be distracted from traffic conditions and you may lose control of the vehicle. Only use the cup holder when the vehicle is stationary. Only use the cup holder for containers of the right size. Close the container, particularly if the liquid is hot.

The cup holders for the driver and front passenger are in the center console. The key holder 1 for vehicles with a reduced antenna detection range (KEYLESS-START) is located in the driver's cup holder. For vehicles with manual transmission, the key holder is located in the front passenger's cup holder.

Opening the cup holder in the rear passenger compartment

	WARNING Risk of injury due to cup holder being extended when exiting the vehicle
	You may bump into the cup holder. Before getting out of the vehicle, push the cup holder back under the rear bench seat.

• To open: press the cup holder 1 or 2.
• Fold out the cup holder.
• To close: slide the cup holder 1 or 2 back in until it engages.

Ashtray and cigarette lighter

Using ashtrays

• Place the closed ashtray in a cup holder in the windshield stowage compartments.
• Check that the ashtray is seated securely.
• Do not place the ashtray in the center console cup holders. It cannot sit securely here.

Using the cigarette lighter in the center console

	WARNING ‑ Risk of fire and injury from hot cigarette lighter
	You can burn yourself if you touch the hot heating element or the socket of the cigarette lighter. In addition, flammable materials may ignite if: you drop the hot cigarette lighter a child holds the hot cigarette lighter to objects, for example Always hold the cigarette lighter by the knob. Always make sure that the cigarette lighter is out of reach of children. Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.

Requirements:

• The vehicle is switched on.

• Press in cigarette lighter 1. The cigarette lighter will pop out when the heating element is red-hot.

Sockets

Using the 12V Sockets

Requirements:

• Only devices with a maximum power consumption of 180 W (15 A) may be connected.

12 V socket in storage compartment

• Open the lid of the storage compartment in the center console .
• Fold up cover 1 of the socket.
• Insert the plug of the device.
• Depending on the vehicle equipment, the vehicle has additional 12 V sockets:
  • In the lower control panel in the front center console
  • In the driver's seat
  • In the cargo compartment

Using the 115 V socket in the lower control panel

	DANGER Risk of fatal injury due to damaged connecting cables or sockets
	If a suitable device is connected, the 115 V socket will be carrying a high voltage. If the connecting cable or the 115 V socket is pulled out of the trim or is damaged or wet, you could receive an electric shock. Only use dry and damage-free connecting cables. When the ignition is switched off, ensure that the 115 V socket is dry. If the 115 V socket is damaged or gets pulled out of the paneling, immediately have the socket checked or replaced at a qualified specialized workshop. Never plug the connecting cable into a 115 V socket that is damaged or has been pulled out of the trim.

 

	DANGER Risk of fatal injury due to incorrect handling of the socket
	You could receive an electric shock: if you reach into the socket. if you insert unsuitable devices or objects into the socket. Do not reach into the socket. Only connect suitable devices to the socket

Requirements:

• The devices must be equipped with a suitable plug which conforms to the standards specific to the country you are in.
• Only devices up to a maximum of 150 watts are permitted.
• Do not use multiple socket outlets.

• Open flap 3.
• Insert the plug of the device into 115 V socket 1. When the on-board electrical system voltage is sufficient, indicator lamp 2 lights up.
• If you will not be using the 115 V power socket, keep the flap closed.

Charging a mobile phone using the USB port in the rear passenger compartment

• Place the mobile phone in stowage compartment 1 and connect it to USB port 2 to charge.

Wirelessly charging the mobile phone and coupling with the exterior antenna

Notes on wirelessly charging the mobile phone

	WARNING Risk of injury due to objects being stowed incorrectly
	If objects in the vehicle interior are stowed incorrectly, they can slide or be thrown around and hit vehicle occupants. In addition, cup holders, open storage spaces and mobile phone receptacles cannot always retain all objects within. There is a risk of injury, particularly in the event of sudden braking or abrupt changes in direction. Always store objects such that they cannot be thrown around in such situations. Always make sure that objects do not protrude from storage spaces, parcel nets or storage nets. Close the lockable storage spaces before starting a journey. Stow and secure objects that are heavy, hard, pointed, sharp-edged, fragile or too large in the cargo compartment.

Comply with the instructions for loading the vehicle.

	WARNING Risk of fire from placing objects in the mobile phone storage compartment
	Placing other objects in the mobile phone storage compartment could constitute a fire hazard. Apart from a mobile phone, do not place any other objects in the mobile phone storage compartment, especially those made of metal.

Observe the following notes on wireless charging:

• The charging function is only available when the drive system has been started.
• In some cases, it may not be possible to charge small mobile phones at every position of the mobile phone compartment.
• It may not be possible to charge large mobile phones that do not rest in the mobile phone receptacle.
• The mobile phone can warm up during the charging process. This depends on the applications (apps) currently running.
• For more efficient charging, the protective case should be removed from the mobile phone. Protective cases designed for wireless charging are an exception.
• When charging, the mat should be used if possible.

Charging the mobile phone wirelessly in the front

Requirements:

• The mobile phone must be suitable for wireless charging.

• Open the flap of stowage compartment 1 above the media display.
• Place the mobile phone as centrally as possible with the display facing upwards on the marked surface of mat 2. When the charging symbol is shown in the multimedia system, the mobile phone is being charged.Malfunctions during charging are shown in the media display of the multimedia system.
• The mat can be removed for cleaning, e.g. using clean, lukewarm water.

Installing or removing the floor mats

	WARNING Risk of accident due to objects in the driver's footwell
	Objects in the driver's footwell may impede pedal travel or block a depressed pedal. This jeopardizes the operating and road safety of the vehicle. Stow all objects in the vehicle securely so that they cannot get into the driver's footwell. Always install the floor mats securely and as prescribed in order to ensure that there is always sufficient room for the pedals. Do not use loose floor mats and do not place floor mats on top of one another.

• To install: press pushbuttons 1 onto holders 2.
• To remove: pull the floor mats off holders 2.

Highbeam Assist

Adaptive Highbeam Assist Function

	WARNING Risk of accident despite Adaptive Highbeam Assist
	Adaptive Highbeam Assist does not react to: Road users without lights, e.g. pedestrians Road users with poor lighting, e.g. cyclists Road users whose lighting is obstructed, e.g. by a barrier On very rare occasions, Adaptive Highbeam Assist may fail to recognize other road users with their own lighting, or may recognize them too late. In these, or in similar situations, the automatic high beam will not be deactivated or will be activated despite the presence of other road users. Always observe the road and traffic conditions carefully and switch off the high beam in good time.

The Adaptive Highbeam Assist automatically switches between the following settings:

• Low beam
• High beam

The system detects that vehicle lights are approaching in the opposite direction or driving ahead of the vehicle. At speeds greater than 19 mph (30 km/h), the system will switch to the following setting:

• If no other road users are detected, high beam will switch on automatically.

At speeds lower than 16 mph (25 km/h) or if there is sufficient street lighting, the system will switch to the following setting:

• High beam will automatically switch off.

System limits

Adaptive Highbeam Assist cannot take the road, weather or traffic conditions into consideration. The detection of obstacles may be restricted if:

• visibility is poor, e.g. in fog, heavy rain or snow.
• the sensors are dirty or covered.

Adaptive Highbeam Assist is only an aid. You are responsible for ensuring correct vehicle lighting in accordance with the prevailing light, visibility and traffic conditions. The system's optical sensor is located behind the windshield near the overhead control panel.

Switching Highbeam Assist on/off

Requirements:

• The light switch is in the  position.
• To switch on: switch on high beam using the combination switch. When the high beam is switched on automatically in the dark, the  indicator lamp will light up on the instrument cluster display.
• To switch off: switch off high beam using the combination switch.

Setting the exterior lighting switch-off delay time

Requirements:

• The light switch is in the  position.

• Set a switch-off delay time.

When the vehicle is switched off, the exterior lighting will be activated for the set time.

Activating and deactivating the surround lighting

Multimedia system:

• Activate or deactivate the function.

The surround lighting will remain on for 40 seconds after the vehicle is unlocked. When you start the vehicle, the surround lighting will be deactivated and the automatic driving lights activated.

Adjusting the interior lighting

Versions 1 to 4

• 1  Switches the front-left reading lamp on/off
• 2 To switch off automatic interior lighting control: press the  button. The interior lighting will switch on automatically if you:
  • Unlock the vehicle
  • Open a door
• 3  Switches the (front) interior lighting on/off
• 4  Switches the rear passenger compartment/cargo compartment lamp on/off
• 5  Switches the front-right reading lamp on/off

Adjusting the interior lighting for body manufacturer add-on equipment

Variants 1 and 2 combined

• 1  Switches the front left reading lamp on/off
• 2  Activates/deactivates automatic interior lighting control
• 3  Switches the front interior lighting on/off
• 4  Switches the body manufacturer lamps on/off
• 5  Switches the front right reading lamp on/off
• To switch the front left reading lamp on/off: press button 1.
• To deactivate automatic interior lighting control: press button 2. Interior lighting control will switch on automatically if you do the following, for example:
  • Unlock the vehicle
  • Open a door
• To switch the front interior lighting on/off: press button 3.
• To switch body manufacturer lamps on/off: press button 4.
  • Your vehicle may be equipped with a functional feedback system:  will light up in red if the body manufacturer lamps are switched on.
  • If the body manufacturer lamps have been switched on manually, they will also remain switched on for an extended period of time after locking.
• This period of time is shortened if there is undervoltage in the starter battery.
• If the body manufacturer lamps have been switched off automatically to protect the battery, restart the vehicle before switching them on again.
• The body manufacturer lamps can be switched on only when the battery voltage is stable.
• To switch the front right reading lamp on/off: press button 5.

Adjusting interior lighting on bus equipment

• 1  Activates/deactivates the bus function
• 2  Switches the front left reading lamp on/off
• 3  Activates/deactivates automatic interior lighting control
• 4  Switches the front interior lighting on/off
• 5  Switches passenger compartment lighting on/off
• 6  Switches the front right reading lamp on/off
• 7  Activates/deactivates reading lighting in the passenger compartment
• # To activate the bus function: press button 1. The LED will light up. The bus function will be in one of the following modes:
  • Stop mode If the vehicle comes to a standstill at a stop, for example, and the passenger door opens, the passenger compartment will be illuminated (undimmed).
  • Driving mode If all doors are closed and the vehicle is traveling faster than walking pace, the passenger compartment will be illuminated (dimmed).
  • Automatic off mode If automatic interior lighting control 3 is deactivated, thereby activating automatic off mode, the passenger compartment will be continuously illuminated (dimmed).

When the bus function is activated, the modes can be selected via button 5 that switches passenger compartment lighting on/off. Passenger compartment lighting will then be deactivated completely. When button 5 is pressed again to switch passenger compartment lighting on/off, the bus function will again be in one of the modes.

• If automatic interior lighting control 3 was previously activated, automatic off mode will be inactive again.
• If automatic off mode was not previously activated, either driving or stop mode will be active.

The bus function can be operated independently of button 5 that switches passenger compartment lighting on/off. The passenger compartment lighting must not be switched on beforehand.

• To deactivate the bus function: press button 1. The LED will not light up.
• To switch the front left reading lamp on/off: press button 2.
• To deactivate automatic interior lighting control: press button 3. Interior lighting control will switch on automatically if you do the following, for example:
  • Unlock the vehicle
  • Open a door
• To switch the front interior lighting on/off: press button 4.
• To switch passenger compartment lighting on or off: press button 5.
• To switch the front right reading lamp on/off: press button 6.
• To activate reading lighting in the passenger compartment: press button 7. The LED will light up. Passengers will be able to switch the reading lamps on and off.
• To deactivate reading lighting in the passenger compartment: press button 7. The LED will not light up. Passengers will no longer be able to operate the reading lamps.

Switching the reading lamp above the passenger seat on and off (bus equipment)

• Press the  button above the passenger seat.

Rear interior lighting

• 1 Switches rear compartment/cargo compartment lamp on or off

Motion detector

	WARNING Risk of injury due to laser beam of the motion detector
	The motion detector emits non-visible radiation from LEDs that are classified as class 1M lasers. This may damage the retina in the following situations: If you look directly into the unfiltered laser beam of the motion detector for an extended period. If you look directly into the laser beam of the motion detector with optical instruments, such as glasses or magnifying glasses. Never look directly into the motion detector.

The motion detector is located in the cargo compartment behind the partition, in the middle of the roof.

• 1 Position of motion detector

If the vehicle is equipped with a motion detector, the cargo compartment lamp is also activated via the motion detector. If the motion detector detects movement in the cargo compartment while the vehicle is stationary, the cargo compartment lamp will switch on for approximately two minutes. The cargo compartment lamp will be switched on via the motion detector in the following situations:

• The vehicle is stationary, the parking brake is applied and you are not depressing the brake pedal.
• Vehicles with automatic transmission: the selector lever is in position  and you are not depressing the brake pedal.
• The vehicle has not been locked from the outside using the key.

If no change to the vehicle, such as a door opening, is detected over several hours, the motion detector will automatically switch off. This prevents the battery from discharging.

Switching the interior lighting switch-off delay time on/off

Multimedia system:

• Switch the switch-off delay time on or off. If the function is active, the interior lighting will switch on automatically when the vehicle is unlocked or switched off.

Changing Bulbs

Instructions for replacing illuminants

	WARNING Risk of burns from hot component parts whilst replacing a bulb
	Bulbs, lamps and plug connectors can become very hot during operation. When replacing a bulb, you could burn yourself on these component parts. Allow the component parts to cool down before replacing the bulbs.

Important safety notes

• Before changing the bulbs, switch off the vehicle's lighting system. This will prevent a short circuit.
• Use only spare bulbs of the same type and with the correct voltage.
• Use bulbs only in enclosed lamps that have been designed for them.
• Do not use any illuminant that has been dropped or has scratches on its glass tube. Otherwise, the illuminant may explode.
• The illuminant may explode under the following conditions:
  • if it is hot and you touch it
  • if you drop it
  • if you scratch it
• Stains on the glass tube will reduce the service life of the illuminant. Do not touch the glass tube with your bare hands. If necessary, clean the glass tube with alcohol or spirits while it is cold and wipe it down with a lint-free cloth.
• Protect light bulbs from humidity and do not bring them into contact with liquids.

Always ensure the bulbs are firmly secured. If your vehicle is equipped with LED modules, you can check this as follows: the light cone will move from top to bottom and back again when the vehicle starts. For this to work, low beam needs to have been switched on before the vehicle is started. Bulbs and lamps are major elements in vehicle safety. Therefore, ensure that they are always working. Have the headlamp setting checked regularly. If the new light source also does not light up, consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Replacing front light bulbs (vehicles with halogen headlamps)

You can replace the following light sources.

Halogen headlamps

• 1 High beam/daytime running lights: H15 55 W/15 W
• 2 Low beam/perimeter light: H7 55 W/W 5 W
• 3 Turn signal light: 3457 NAK 28 W

Replacing halogen headlamps

Requirements:

• Low beam: bulb type H7 55 W
• High beam/daytime running lamps: bulb type H15 55 W/15 W
• Perimeter lights: bulb type W 5 W
• Turn signal lights: bulb type 3457 NAK 28 W

• 1 Low beam/perimeter light housing cover
• 2 High beam/daytime running lamps housing cover
• 3 Turn signal light socket

Replacing instructions:

• Switch off the lighting system.
• Low beam/perimeter light: remove housing cover 1 towards the rea
• Pull out the socket towards the rear.
• Remove the bulb from the socket.
• Insert the new bulb into the socket such that the base of the bulb rests fully against the base of the socket.
• Align and insert the socket.
• Attach housing cover 1.
• High beam/daytime running lamps: remove housing cover 2 towards the rear.
• Turn the socket counter-clockwise and pull it out.
• Remove the bulb from the socket.
• Insert the new bulb into the socket such that the base of the bulb rests fully against the base of the socket.
• Insert the socket and turn it clockwise.
• Attach housing cover 2.
•  Turn signal light:
• Turn socket 3 counter-clockwise and remove it.
• Gently turn the bulb counter-clockwise and take it out of the socket.
• Insert the new bulb into the socket and turn it clockwise.
• Insert socket 3 and turn it clockwise.

Additional turn signal light

Requirements:

• Additional turn signal light (all-wheel drive vehicles): bulb type P 21 W

• Switch off the lighting system.
• Unscrew screws 1 and remove light lens 2.
• Gently turn the light source counter-clockwise and take it out of the socket.
• Insert the new light source into the socket and turn it clockwise.
• Position light lens 2 and tighten screws 1.

Replacing rear light bulbs (Cargo Van and Passenger Van)

Overview of rear bulb types (Cargo Van and Passenger Van). You can replace the following bulbs.

Vehicles with standard tail lamps

• 1 Brake light/tail light/perimeter light: P 21 W 
• 2 Backing up light: P 21 W
• 3 License plate lamp: W 5 W
• 4 Rear fog light: P 21 W

You can replace the following bulbs.

Vehicles with partial LED tail lamps

• 1 Backing up light: P 21 W
• 2 License plate lamp: W 5 W
• 3 Rear fog light: P 21 W

Changing the tail lamps (Cargo Van and Passenger Van)

Requirements:

• Brake lights/tail lights/perimeter lights: bulb type P 21 W
• Backing up lights: bulb type P 21 W
• Rear fog lights: bulb type P 21 W

• 1 Brake light/tail light/perimeter light
• 2 Backing up light
• 3 Rear fog light

Instructions

• Switch off the lighting system.
• Open the rear-end door.

• To remove: loosen screws 1 and pull out the tail lamp in the direction of the arrow.
• Remove the plug from bulb mount 3.
• Loosen screws 2 and remove bulb mount 3 from the tail lamp.
• Gently turn the bulb counter-clockwise and take it out of the socket.
• Insert the new bulb into the socket and turn it clockwise.
• To install: set bulb mount 3 on the tail lamp and screw in screws 2.
• Press the plug into bulb mount 3.
• Insert the tail lamp and screw in screws 1.

License plate lamp: 

Requirements: License plate lamp: light bulb type W 5 W

• Switch off the lighting system.
• Place a screwdriver, for example, at opening 2 between lamp 3 and panel 1 and carefully pry off lamp 3.
• Remove lamp 3 from panel 1.
• Rotate the bulb holder by around 45° and detach it from the lamp.
• Remove the light bulb.
• Insert the new bulb into the bulb holder.
• Insert the bulb holder into the lamp and rotate it by around 45°.
• Insert the lamp into the panel opening until it engages.

Replacing rear light bulbs (chassis)

Overview of rear light source types (chassis) You can replace the following light sources.

Vehicles with standard tail lamps

• 1 Clearance lamp: R 5 W 
• 2 Tail light: R 5 W 
• 3 Brake light: P 21 W 
• 4 Turn signal lights: PY 21 W
• 5 Backing up light: P 21 W
• 6 Rear fog light (driver's side): P 21 W
• 7 License plate lamp: R 5 W

Replacing the tail lamps on the chassis

Requirements:

• Rear fog lights: bulb type P 21 W
• License plate lighting: bulb type R 5 W
• Backing up lights: bulb type P 21 W
• Turn signal lights: bulb type PY 21 W
• Clearance lamps: bulb type R 5 W
• Brake lights: bulb type P 21 W
• Tail lights: bulb type R 5 W

• 1 Light lens
• 2 Screws
• 3 Rear fog light
• 4 License plate lamp
• 5 Backing up light
• 6 Turn signal light
• 7 Clearance lamp
• 8 Brake light
• 9 Tail light

Instructions:

• Switch off the lighting system.
• Unscrew screws 2 and remove light lens 1.
• Remove the plug from the bulb mount.
• Gently turn the bulb counter-clockwise and take it out of the socket.
• Insert the new bulb into the socket and turn it clockwise.
• Position light lens 1 and tighten screws 2.

Replacing interior light bulbs

Replacing rear interior lamps

Requirements: For the standard bulb failure indicator function to work correctly, only lights bulbs must be used that are the same type and power as those installed during production.

Instructions:

• Switch off the interior lighting.
• Press in catch spring of lens 1 with a suitable object e.g. a screwdriver, and then lever off the lens with the lamp housing.
• To pull back lens from the lamp housing: press the lugs of lens 2 inwards.
• Remove light bulb 3 from the lamp housing.
• Insert the new light bulb.
• Insert the lens in the lamp housing until it engages.
• Place the lens with the lamp housing in position and engage it.

Windshield Wipers

Switching the windshield wipers on and off

• 1 Single wipe / wiping with washer fluid
  • 1 Windshield wipers off
  • 2 Intermittent wiping, normal Vehicles with rain sensors: automatic wiping, normal
  • 3 Intermittent wiping, frequent Vehicles with rain sensors: automatic wiping, frequent
  • 4 Continuous wiping, slow
  • 5 Continuous wiping, fast
• Turn the combination switch to the corresponding position 1 – 5.
• Single wipe/washing: press the button on the combination switch in the direction of arrow 1.
  • Single wipe
  • Wiping with washer fluid

Switching the rear window wiper on and off

• 1 Single wipe/wash
• 2 Intermittent wiping
• Single wipe: press button 1 to the pressure point.
• Wiping with washer fluid: press button 1 beyond the pressure point.
• To switch intermittent wiping on or off: press button 2. The  symbol will appear on the instrument cluster when the rear window wiper is switched on.

Replacing the windshield wiper blades

	WARNING Risk of becoming trapped if the windshield wipers are switched on while wiper blades are being replaced
	If the windshield wipers begin to move while you are changing the wiper blades, you can be trapped by the wiper arm. Always switch off the windshield wipers and vehicle before changing the wiper blades.

 

	WARNING Risk of injury from using the windshield wipers when the hood is open
	If the windshield wipers start moving when the hood is open, you could be trapped by the wiper linkage. Always switch off the windshield wipers and vehicle before opening the hood.

Replacing the wiper blades

• If the wiper blades are worn out, they will no longer wipe the windshield properly. Replace the wiper blades twice a year, preferably in spring and fall.

• Fold wiper arm 3 away from the windshield.
• Hold wiper arm 3 and turn the wiper blade away from wiper arm 3 in the direction of the arrow as far as it will go.
• Slide catch 2 upwards in the direction of the arrow until it engages.
• Fold the wiper blade back onto the wiper arm.
• Remove the wiper blade 1 from the wiper arm.
• Insert new wiper blade 1 in the holder on wiper arm 3.

When doing so, take into account the different lengths of the wiper blades:

• Driver's side: long wiper blade
• Front passenger side: short wiper blade
• Slide catch 2 downwards until it engages.
• Fold wiper arm 3 back onto the windshield.

Replacing the windshield wiper blades (WET WIPER SYSTEM)

	WARNING Risk of becoming trapped if the windshield wipers are switched on while wiper blades are being replaced
	If the windshield wipers begin to move while you are changing the wiper blades, you can be trapped by the wiper arm. Always switch off the windshield wipers and vehicle before changing the wiper blades.

 

	WARNING Risk of injury from using the windshield wipers when the hood is open
	If the windshield wipers start moving when the hood is open, you could be trapped by the wiper linkage. Always switch off the windshield wipers and vehicle before opening the hood.

Replacing the wiper blades

If the wiper blades are worn out, they will no longer wipe the windshield properly. Replace the wiper blades twice a year, preferably in spring and fall.

• Fold wiper arm 3 away from the windshield.
• Hold wiper arm 3 and turn the wiper blade away from wiper arm 3 in the direction of the arrow as far as it will go.
• Slide catch 2 upwards in the direction of the arrow until it engages.
• Remove wiper blade 1 from the wiper arm in the direction of arrow 4.
• Carefully remove hose 5 from the wiper blade. # Attach hose 5 to the new wiper blade.
• Insert new wiper blade 1 in the holder on wiper arm 3.
• When doing so, take into account the different lengths of the wiper blades:
  • Driver's side: long wiper blade
  • Front passenger side: short wiper blade
• Slide catch 2 downwards until it engages.
• Fold the wiper blade back onto the wiper arm.
• Fold wiper arm 3 back onto the windshield.

Replacing rear window wiper blades

• Fold wiper arm 3 away from the rear window.
• Press both retaining clips 2 together in the direction of the arrow and swivel the wiper blade away from the wiper arm.
• Pull wiper blade 1 upwards out of the holder on wiper arm 3.
• Insert new wiper blade 1 in the holder on wiper arm 3.
• Push new wiper blade 1 onto wiper arm 3 until the retaining clips engage.
• Fold wiper arm 3 back onto the rear window.

Mirrors

Operating the outside mirrors

	WARNING Risk of accident due to adjusting the vehicle settings while the vehicle is in motion
	You could lose control of the vehicle in the following situations in particular: If you adjust the driver's seat, the head restraint, the steering wheel or the mirror while the vehicle is in motion If you fasten your seat belt while the vehicle is in motion Before starting the vehicle: in particular, adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steering wheel and mirror, and fasten your seat belt.

 

	WARNING Risk of accident due to misjudgment of distance when using the front-passenger mirror
	The outside mirror on the front passenger side reflects objects on a smaller scale. The objects in view are in fact closer than they appear. Therefore, always look over your shoulder to check the actual distance between you and the road users traveling behind you.

Adjusting the outside mirrors manually

• Adjust the outside mirrors to the correct position manually.
• To engage an outside mirror that has been pushed out of position: push the outside mirror into position manually.

Adjusting the outside mirrors electrically

• Before setting off, switch on the power supply or the vehicle.
• To fold in or out: briefly press button 2.
• To select: use button 1 or 3 to select the outside mirror to be adjusted.
• To set: use button 4 to set the position of the mirror glass.
• To engage an outside mirror that has been pushed out of position: press and hold button 2. You will hear a click and the mirror will audibly engage in position. The outside mirror is set in the correct position.

Heating the outside mirrors

• Vehicles without a rear window heater: at low temperatures, the mirror heater will switch on automatically once the vehicle has been started.
• Vehicles with a rear window heater: at low temperatures, the mirror heater will switch on automatically once the vehicle has been started. The mirror heater can also be switched on together with the rear window heater using the rear window heater button.

Using the digital inside rearview mirror

The vehicle may be equipped with a digital inside rearview mirror. This uses a camera on top of the roof at the rear to provide a better view to the rear. The inside rearview mirror can be used either as a standard inside rearview mirror or as a display. To prevent glare from the digital inside rearview mirror, first set the digital inside rearview mirror as the standard inside rearview mirror.

Digital image noise may occur on the display under certain circumstances in unfavorable ambient light. Certain types of sunlight, e.g. sun low on the horizon or light from another intense light source, can reduce the display's contrast and cause it to become too bright. In such situations, objects on the display may be obscured or difficult to see. In these cases, be particularly careful and adapt your driving style accordingly.

Drivers must always wear the necessary personal visual aids required for them to drive a vehicle. Drivers with presbyopia (age-related long-sightedness) should, if necessary, wear visual aids with multifocal lenses to be sufficiently able to see traffic including via the displays. If the camera on top of the roof at the rear is dirty, the image may be impaired. In this case, clean the camera manually with a damp cloth. Observe the notes on cleaning the digital inside rearview mirror.

• To use the standard inside rearview mirror: move the switch to position 1.
• To use the display: move the switch to position 2.

Adjusting the display brightness

The digital inside rearview mirror is equipped with light sensors on the front and back and automatically adjusts the brightness of the display to the ambient light. Do not cover the light sensors, e.g. with a sticker.

• Press menu button 3 once.
• Press button 4 to reduce the display brightness. or
• Press button 5 to increase the display brightness.

Adjusting the angle of the camera

• Press menu button 3 twice.
• Press button 4 to move the angle downwards. or
• Press button 5 to move the angle upwards.

Activating and deactivating the rear view camera image

The vehicle may be equipped with a rear view camera with image in the inside rearview mirror.

• To activate, put the vehicle in reverse gear or press button 5.
• To deactivate, take the vehicle out of reverse gear or press button 5 again.

Error mode of the digital inside rearview mirror

If a system error occurs, e.g. if the camera fails, a crossed-out camera will appear at the top left of the display and no camera image will be visible in the mirror.

• Switch to the standard inside rearview mirror if there is a system error.

If the vehicle is equipped with a rear view camera with image in the inside rearview mirror and a system error occurs, a crossed out camera with the number 2 will appear on the left side of the display. In this case, no camera image is available for maneuvering.

Setting anti-glare mode for the inside rearview mirror

• Fold anti-glare lever 1 in the direction of the arrow.

Overview of climate control systems

Heating System Overview

• 1 Sets the temperature
• 2  Switches the rear passenger compartment heating on/off
• 3  Switches the rear window defroster on/off
• 4  Switches footwell air distribution on/off
• 5  Switches windshield demisting on/off 
• 6 Vehicles with stationary heater or heater booster:  switches the stationary heater or heater booster on/off 
• 7 Sets the airflow
• The indicator lamps on the buttons signal that the function in question has been activated.

TEMPMATIC overview

• 1  Sets the temperature
• 2 Display
• 3  Sets the airflow
• 4  Vehicles with windshield heaters: switches the windshield heater on/off
• 5 Vehicles with stationary heaters or booster heaters:  switches the stationary heater or booster heater on/off 
• 6 Vehicles with a rear window defroster:  switches the rear window defroster on/off
• 7  Switches air-recirculation mode on/off
• 8  Switches windshield demisting on/off
• 9  Sets the air distribution
• 10  Switches the A/C function on/off
• 11  Vehicles with dual-zone climate control systems: adjusts the rear passenger compartment climate control/heating (indicator lamp flashes)
• The indicator lamps on the buttons signal that the function in question has been activated.

3-zone automatic climate control overview

• 1  Sets the temperature
• 2 Display
• 3  Sets the airflow
• 4  Vehicles with windshield heater: switches the windshield heater on/off 
• 5 Vehicles with stationary heaters or booster heaters:  switches the stationary heater or booster heater on/off 
• 6 Vehicles with a rear window heater:  switches the rear window heater on/off
• 7  Switches air-recirculation mode on/off
• 8  Switches windshield defrosting on/off 
• 9  Sets the air distribution
• 10  Switches the A/C function on/off 
• 11  Sets climate control to automatic mode, front and rear 
• 12  Activates/deactivates synchronization
• 13  Vehicles with dual-zone climate control systems: adjusts the rear-compartment climate control/heating (indicator lamp flashes)
• The indicator lamps on the buttons signal that the function in question has been activated.

Operating climate control systems

Switching the climate control system on/off

• To switch on: set the airflow to 1 or higher on the front-compartment menu.
• To switch off: set the airflow to 0 or OFF on the front-compartment menu. OFF will appear on the climate control system display.
• When the climate control system is switched off, the windows may fog up more quickly. Switch the climate control system off only briefly.
• If the front-compartment system has already been switched on and the rear passenger compartment system has been switched off, you can switch it on by turning up the blower on the rear passenger compartment menu. If the front-compartment system is switched on, the rear passenger compartment system will automatically switch on as well.

Setting the rear-compartment climate control

Requirements: The climate control system has been switched on

Setting the temperature and airflow with dual-zone and 3-zone automatic climate control:

• Press the  button. The indicator lamp on the  button and the  symbol on the climate control system display will flash. The display will switch to the temperature and the blower on the rear menu.
• Use the  and  rocker switches to set the required temperature and airflow on the rear-compartment menu.
• If there are significant differences between the temperature settings of the front and rear systems, these cannot be regulated accurately.
• If the rear-compartment climate control has been switched off, you can switch it on automatically by pressing the  button.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, climate control will switch on the roof-mounted air conditioning system or rear-compartment heating as required:

• Vehicles with a roof-mounted air conditioning system: the rear compartment can only be cooled.
• Vehicles with rear-compartment heating: the rear compartment can only be heated.

Switching off rear-compartment climate control via dual-zone and 3-zone automatic climate control:

• Press the  button.
• If the indicator lamp on the  button and the  symbol on the climate control system display flash, set the airflow to 0 on the rearcompartment menu.
• Indicator lamp on: rear-compartment climate control has been switched on. Indicator lamp off: rear-compartment climate control has been switched off. Indicator lamp flashes: the setting mode of the rear-compartment climate control is active.

Switching the A/C function on/off

Requirements:

• The climate control system has been switched on.

The A/C function controls the climate and dries the air inside the vehicle.

• Press the  button.
• Switch off the A/C function only briefly. Otherwise, the windows could fog up more quickly.
• Condensation may leak from the underside of the vehicle in cooling mode. This is not a sign of a defect.

Automatically regulating climate control

Requirements:

• The climate control system has been switched on.

Switching on automatic climate control In automatic mode, the temperature, airflow and air distribution are regulated and kept constant.

• Press the  button. The display will show the temperature. The airflow and air distribution will disappear from the display. If the rear passenger compartment climate control has been switched on, the setting for the rear passenger compartment will be carried over.

Switching off automatic climate control  

• Use the  rocker switch to change the airflow setting or the  button to change the air distribution. The other setting will remain unaffected by the change.

Automatically controlling climate control in the rear compartment

Requirements:

• Rear compartment climate control has been switched on.

In automatic mode, the temperature, airflow and air distribution are regulated and kept constant.

• Press the  button.
• Press the  button.
• Even if the front compartment system is in automatic mode, the rear compartment system can exit automatic mode if you adjust the blower on the rear compartment menu.
• If the air is cooled and the driver's, front passenger or sliding door is opened, the rear air conditioning system blower will be turned down after around 15 minutes. When all doors have been closed again, the blower will be reset to the previous setting after around one minute.

Information on the air distribution settings

The symbols on the display indicate the vents through which the air is being directed.

TEMPMATIC

•  Defroster and center air vents
•  All vents
•  Center vents
•  Center and footwell vents

THERMOTRONIC

•  Defroster vent
•  Defroster and center air vents
•  All vents
•  Defroster and footwell vents
•  Center vents
•  Center and footwell vents
•  Footwell vents

Setting the air distribution

Requirements:

• The climate control system is switched on.
• Press the  button repeatedly until the desired air distribution appears in the air conditioning system display.

Switching the synchronization function on/off

Requirements:

• The climate control system has been switched on.

The synchronization function controls the climate control function centrally. The settings for the temperature and airflow in the front zone are automatically adopted for the rear zone.

• Press the 0 button.
• If the rear passenger compartment climate control has been switched off, you can switch it on automatically by pressing the  button.

Defrosting the windows

Windows fogged up on the inside

• Vehicles with a heating system: press the  button. When windshield defrosting is switched on, the temperature and airflow cannot be adjusted.
• Close the front air vents.
• Vehicles with TEMPMATIC or THERMOTRONIC: press the  button and, if necessary, use the  button to direct the air onto the windshield .
• Increase the airflow as necessary and close the front air vents (/ page 104).
• If the windows remain fogged up: press the  button. When windshield defrosting is switched on, the temperature and airflow cannot be adjusted.  or no symbol will appear on the climate control system display.
• Vehicles with a windshield heater: press the  button.

Depending on operation, you can achieve faster defrosting and drying of the windshield with the following settings:

• Use the  button to direct air onto the windshield .
• Set the temperature  and the airflow  to maximum using the rocker switches.
• Close the front air vents.
• Switch on the windshield heater .
• Switch off the rear-compartment climate control .
• For vehicles with heating systems: set the air distribution so that LEDs  and  are off.

Windows fogged up on the outside

• Switch on the windshield wipers

Switching air-recirculation mode on/off

• Press the  button. The interior air will be recirculated.

Air-recirculation mode will switch off automatically. When air-recirculation mode is switched on, the windows may fog up more quickly. Switch on air-recirculation mode only briefly.

Air-recirculation mode will automatically switch on in the following cases:

• In high outside temperatures
• While the vehicle is driving through a tunnel (vehicles with 3-zone automatic climate control only)
• When the wipe-wash function is switched on

The indicator lamp on the  button will not light up in this case. After a maximum of 30 minutes, outside air will automatically be introduced again.

Switching the windshield heater on and off

• In the event of high outside temperatures, the windshield heater may not switch on.
• Press the  button. If the indicator lamp on the button lights up, the windshield heater has switched on.
• The windshield heater switches off automatically after a few minutes.
• If the battery voltage is too low, it may not be possible to switch the windshield heater on. If the battery voltage becomes too low while the windshield heater is in operation, the windshield heater will switch off automatically

Switching the rear window heater on or off

• Press the  button. If the indicator lamp lights up, the rear window heater is switched on.

Operating air vents

Adjusting the front-compartment air vents

	WARNING Risk of burns or frostbite due to being too close to the air vents
	Very hot or very cold air can flow from the air vents. Make sure that all vehicle occupants always maintain a sufficient distance from the air vents. If necessary, direct the airflow to another area of the vehicle interior.

• To open or close: hold the center 2 of the air vent 1 and turn it to the left or right as far as it will go.
• To set the air direction: hold the center 2 of the air vent 1 and swivel it upwards, downwards, to the left or to the right.

• To open or close: turn the adjustment wheels 1 on the high-power air vents to the left or right as far as they will go.
• Cooled air will flow out of the high-power air vents. Heating will not be possible. Open the high-power air vents only in summer during cooling mode and keep them closed in winter.

Adjusting air vents in the roof air duct

In vehicles with a rear air conditioning system, adjustable air vents have been integrated in the roof air duct.

• To adjust the airflow: if necessary, open or close the air flaps in the air vents 1.
• To adjust the air distribution: turn the air vents 1 to the required position.

Information about air vents in the rear passenger compartment

	WARNING Risk of burns or frostbite due to being too close to the air vents
	Very hot or very cold air can flow from the air vents. Make sure that all vehicle occupants always maintain a sufficient distance from the air vents. If necessary, direct the airflow to another area of the vehicle interior.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, there will be an air duct or a heater with additional air vents in the rear footwell on the left-hand side 1. No objects may be placed there. Occupants must maintain a sufficient distance due to the warm air flow and air intake.

Auxiliary heating

Notes about Auxiliary heating

DANGER Risk of fatal injury due to poisonous exhaust gases

If the tailpipe is blocked or sufficient ventilation is not possible, poisonous exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide may enter the vehicle. This is the case in enclosed spaces or if the vehicle gets stuck in snow, for example. Always switch the stationary heater off in enclosed spaces without an air extraction system, e.g. in garages. Keep the tailpipe and the area around the vehicle free from snow when the engine or the stationary heater is running. Open a window on the side of the vehicle facing away from the wind to ensure an adequate supply of fresh air.

 

	WARNING Risk of fire due to hot stationary heater components and exhaust gases
	Flammable materials such as leaves, grass or twigs may ignite. When the stationary heater is switched on, make sure that: Hot vehicle parts do not come into contact with flammable materials. The exhaust gas can flow out of the stationary heater exhaust pipe unhindered. The exhaust gas does not come into contact with flammable materials.

Vehicles with a modified fuel display: if an externally operated consumer is connected via the cable for the auxiliary heating, this is not taken into consideration on the "remaining range" display of the on-board computer. In this case, observe the fuel display. The fuel display reflects the actual fill level. If you are transporting hazardous materials, comply with the relevant safety regulations. Place objects a sufficient distance from the auxiliary heating outlet opening. Auxiliary heating works independently of the engine and complements the climate control system in the vehicle. Auxiliary heating heats the air inside the vehicle to the set temperature.

Hot-water auxiliary heater

Function of the hot-water auxiliary heater

The hot-water auxiliary heater complements your vehicle's climate control system, and has a heater booster, auxiliary heating and auxiliary ventilation function. In addition, the auxiliary heating system heats the engine coolant to protect the engine and save fuel during the warming-up phase. The auxiliary heating heats the air inside the vehicle to the set temperature. It is not dependent on the heat output of the running engine. The auxiliary heating is operated directly using the vehicle's fuel. For this reason, the fuel tank must have been filled above the reserve fuel level so that the auxiliary heating can work. The auxiliary heating automatically adapts its operating mode to the outside temperature and weather. It is therefore possible that the auxiliary heating may switch from ventilation to heating mode or from heating to ventilation mode. When the engine is running, auxiliary ventilation is not active. Auxiliary heating automatically switches itself off after a maximum of 50 minutes. You cannot use the "auxiliary ventilation" operating mode to cool the air inside the vehicle to below the outside temperature. Auxiliary heating helps to heat up the vehicle while the engine is running and at low outside temperatures.

Operating the hot-water auxiliary heater draws power from the vehicle battery. Therefore, drive a reasonably long distance after heating or ventilating the vehicle twice in succession at most. Auxiliary heating can be activated only at temperatures below 40 °F (4.5 °C).

Switching the hot-water auxiliary heater on/off with the button

Requirements:

• The fuel tank is filled above the reserve level.
• To switch the auxiliary heating on and off: press the  button.
• To activate the specified temperature: switch on the vehicle and press the  button.
• To deactivate the specified temperature: press the  button.
• To set the specified temperature: set the temperature using the  button and press the  button.

Colors of the indicator lamp:

• Blue: stationary ventilation has been switched on.
• Red: the stationary heater has been switched on.
• Yellow: a departure time has been preselected.

The stationary heater or stationary ventilation switches off after a maximum of 50 minutes.

• To activate the heater booster mode: switch on the vehicle and press the  button.
• To switch off heater booster mode: press the  button.

Setting the hot-water auxiliary heater using the on-board computer

Requirements:

• The fuel tank is filled above the reserve level.
• The vehicle is switched on.

On-board computer:

Setting the switch-on time

• Select Settings.
• Select the desired departure time.

Activating the departure time

• Activate the departure time by ticking the box.
• Ensure that A, B and C each correspond to a programmed departure time.
• The programmed time will remain set only until the next time the vehicle is started.

Selecting a programmed time

• Set the required programmed time – A, B or C.
• The required programmed time – A, B or C – will appear only if the box to activate the departure time is ticked.
• Select the required programmed time by swiping left or right, e.g. A, B or C.

Rectifying problems with the hot-water auxiliary heater

FAIL appears on the remote control display

Possible cause:

• Signal transmission between transmitter and receiver is malfunctioning.
• Change your position in relation to the vehicle, moving closer if necessary.

FAIL appears on the remote control display

Possible cause:

• The starter battery is not sufficiently charged.
• Charge the starter battery.

Possible cause:

• The fuel tank is not filled up to the reserve level.
• Refuel at the nearest gas station.

FAIL appears on the remote control display

Possible cause:

• The auxiliary heating has malfunctioned.
• Have the auxiliary heating checked at a qualified specialist workshop.

Operating cargo compartment ventilation

If your vehicle is equipped with a roof ventilator, you can admit fresh air to the cargo compartment, or extract air from it as well.

• Switch on the vehicle.
• To switch on and extract: press switch 1 at the top. The roof ventilator will remove used air from the cargo compartment.
• To switch on and admit fresh air: press switch 2 at the bottom. The roof ventilator will feed fresh air into the cargo compartment.
• To switch off: place the switch in the center position.

Battery Main switch

Notes on the battery main switch

You can use the battery main switch to disconnect the current to all your vehicle's consumers. This will prevent uncontrolled battery discharge caused by quiescent current consumers. If your vehicle is equipped with an auxiliary battery in the engine compartment or in the base of the front passenger seat, you must disconnect both batteries. Only then will the electrical system be fully disconnected from the power supply. % Disconnect the vehicle from the power supply only using the battery main switch in the following situations:

• the vehicle is stationary for a long time
• it is absolutely necessary to disconnect the vehicle from the power supply

Switching the power supply on/off

Switching off the power supply

Battery main switch

• Switch off the vehicle and wait at least 20 minutes.
• Remove cover 1. To do this, take hold of the cover at the upper edge, move it outwards in the direction of the driver's door and lift it off.
• Press and hold button 3.
• Pull plug 2 out of the earth pin.
• Push plug 2 as far as possible in the direction of the arrow so that it cannot make contact with the earth pin. All starter battery consumers are disconnected from the power supply.

Switch on the power supply

• Press plug 2 onto the earth pin until you feel it engage and plug 2 is in full contact with the earth pin. All starter battery consumers are reconnected to the power supply.
• Fasten cover 1. To do this, place the cover on from above.
• Press the cover into the neighboring switching console on the right hand side.

Automatic Transmission

DIRECT SELECT lever

Function of the DIRECT SELECT lever:

WARNING Risk of accident and injury due to children left unattended in the vehicle

If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle, they could, in particular: open doors, thereby endangering other persons or road users. get out and be struck by oncoming traffic. operate vehicle equipment and become trapped, for example. In addition, the children could also set the vehicle in motion, for example by: releasing the parking brake. changing the transmission position. starting the vehicle. Never leave children unattended in the vehicle. When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Keep the vehicle SmartKey out of reach of children.

 

	WARNING Risk of accident due to incorrect gearshifting
	If the engine speed is higher than the idle speed and you engage the transmission position D or R, the vehicle may accelerate sharply. If you engage the transmission position D or R when the vehicle is at a standstill, always depress the brake pedal firmly and do not accelerate at the same time.

You use the DIRECT SELECT lever to switch the transmission position. The current transmission position will appear on the display of the instrument cluster.

The shifting characteristics of the automatic transmission are designed for comfortable and economical handling. For this reason, the display of the instrument cluster shows, in addition to the transmission position display, the  for Comfort.

• P - park position
• R - Reverse gear
• N - Neutral
• D - Drive position

Engaging reverse gear R

• Depress the brake pedal and push the DIRECT SELECT lever upwards past the first point of resistance. The transmission position display will show R on the instrument cluster.

Selecting neutral N

	WARNING Risk of accident and injury when neutral position is engaged
	If you park the vehicle with the transmission in neutral position N and the parking brake is not engaged, the vehicle may roll away. There is a risk of accident and injury. Before parking the vehicle, apply the parking brake.

• Press the brake pedal and the DIRECT SELECT lever upwards or downwards to the first point of resistance. Transmission position display N is shown in the instrument cluster.

Subsequently releasing the brake pedal will allow you to move the vehicle freely, e.g. to push it or tow it away.

If the automatic transmission should also stay in neutral i when the vehicle is switched off, carry out the following:

• Start the vehicle.
• Depress the brake pedal and engage neutral N.
• Release the brake pedal.
• Switch off the vehicle.
• If you then leave the vehicle and the key is still in the vehicle, the automatic transmission will stay in neutral N from then on.

Engaging park position P

• Press button 1. Transmission position display P will be shown on the instrument cluster.

Park position P is engaged automatically when one of the following conditions is met:

• You switch the vehicle off with the transmission in position D or R.
• You open the driver's door when the vehicle is stationary or moving at a very low speed and with the transmission in position D or R.

Engaging drive position D

• Depress the brake pedal and push the DIRECT SELECT lever downwards past the first point of resistance. Transmission position display D is shown in the instrument cluster.

The automatic transmission shifts through the individual gears automatically when it is in transmission position D. This is determined by the following factors:

• Position of the accelerator pedal
• Driving speed

Restricting the shift range

Requirements: Transmission position D is engaged

• To restrict the shift range: briefly pull steering wheel paddle shifter 1. The automatic transmission shifts to the next lower gear, depending on the gear currently engaged. The shift range is also restricted. The selected shift range is shown in the instrument cluster display. The automatic transmission shifts only as far as the selected gear.
• Pull and hold steering wheel paddle shifter 1. The automatic transmission will change to a shift range which allows easy acceleration and deceleration. To do this, the automatic transmission shifts down one or more gears and restricts the shift range. The selected shift range is shown in the instrument cluster display. The automatic transmission shifts only as far as the selected gear.
• The automatic transmission does not shift down if you pull steering wheel paddle shifter 1 while traveling at too high a speed. For vehicles with engine OM642, OM651, OM654: the automatic transmission does not shift up if the shift range is restricted and the maximum engine speed of the restricted shift range has been reached. For vehicles with engine M274: if the maximum engine speed for the restricted shift range is reached and you continue to depress the accelerator pedal, the automatic transmission will shift up automatically
• To derestrict the shift range: briefly pull steering wheel paddle shifter 2. The automatic transmission shifts to the next gear up, depending on the gear currently engaged. This derestricts the shift range at the same time. The selected shift range is shown in the instrument cluster display. The automatic transmission shifts only as far as the selected gear
• To derestrict the shift range: pull and hold steering wheel paddle shifter 2.
• Or Engage transmission position D again. The automatic transmission shifts up one or more gears depending on the gear currently engaged. Simultaneously, the shift range restriction is deactivated and transmission position D appears in the instrument cluster display.

Recommended shift ranges for the following driving conditions:

• 3 Use the engine's braking effect.
• 2 Use the engine's braking effect on downhill gradients and when driving on steep roads, in mountainous areas and under arduous operating conditions.
• 1 Use the engine's braking effect on extremely steep downhill gradients and on long downhill stretches.

Using kickdown

• For maximum acceleration: depress the accelerator pedal beyond the pressure point.
• Ease off the accelerator pedal once the desired speed is reached.

All-Wheel drive

Notes on all-wheel drive

All-wheel drive ensures permanent drive for all four wheels and, together with ESP®, improves the traction of the vehicle. With the OM651 and OM642 engines, all-wheel drive must be switched on . With the OM654 engine, there is smart closed-loop control of the drive torque between the front and rear axles. Traction control for all-wheel drive also takes place via the brake system. This may cause the brake system to overheat. Decelerate or stop to let the brake system cool down.

If a wheel spins due to insufficient traction, observe the following notes:

• When pulling away, make use of the traction control integrated in ESP®. Depress the accelerator pedal as far as necessary.
• Take your foot off the accelerator pedal, slowly, while the vehicle is in motion.

In wintry driving conditions, always use winter tires (M+S tires) and, if necessary, snow chains. Only in this way can the maximum effect of all-wheel drive be achieved. Use DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation) when driving downhill off-road. If you fail to adapt your driving style or if you are inattentive, the all-wheel drive system can neither reduce the risk of an accident nor override the laws of physics. The all-wheel drive system cannot take road, weather and traffic conditions into account. The all-wheel drive system is only an aid. You are responsible for maintaining a safe distance from the vehicle in front, for vehicle speed, for braking in good time and for staying in lane.

Engaging/disengaging all-wheel drive

• To engage/disengage: press the upper section of switch 1. The indicator lamp in switch 1 flashes while the all-wheel drive is engaged or disengaged. The  and  warning lamps light up in the instrument cluster. ESP® and ASR are deactivated for the duration of the shift operation. Once the engaging/disengaging process has been completed, the  and  warning lamps in the instrument cluster go out and ESP® and ASR are reactivated.

As long as the indicator lamp in switch 1 is flashing, you can cancel the shift operation by pressing switch 1 again. If the shift operation fails, the indicator lamp in switch 1 briefly flashes three times. One of the shift conditions was not met. If the indicator lamp in switch 1 lights up, allwheel drive is engaged.

• If the LOW RANGE transmission ratio is engaged, the all-wheel drive cannot be disengaged.

Conditions for engaging/disengaging

You can engage and deactivate the all-wheel drive when stationary or while driving slowly.

When stationary, observe the following:

• The vehicle has been started.
• The steering wheel in the straight-ahead position.

If the all-wheel drive cannot be engaged when stationary:

• Vehicles with automatic transmission: shift the selector lever from N to D from D to N from N to R and back to N. Engaging and disengaging the all-wheel drive can be made easier in this way.

Observe the following when driving slowly:

• The vehicle has been started.
• The vehicle is not traveling faster than 6.2 mph (10 km/h).
• The vehicle is not being driven around a curve.

If it is not possible to engage all-wheel drive when the vehicle is rolling:

• Vehicles with automatic transmission: briefly move the selector lever to N.

Function of the LOW RANGE transmission ratio

The LOW RANGE transmission ratio enables very slow driving in the respective gears. If you engage LOW RANGE, the engine's performance characteristics and the automatic transmission's shifting characteristics are adapted accordingly. The transmission ratio from the engine to the wheels is around 40% lower than in the road position. The drive torque is increased correspondingly.

Conditions for engaging/disengaging

The following shifting conditions must be met in order to engage or disengage LOW RANGE:

• All-wheel drive is engaged.
• The vehicle has been started.
• The vehicle is stationary.
• You depress the brake pedal.
• Vehicles with automatic transmission: the selector lever is in position P or N.

Engaging and disengaging LOW range

• On vehicles with DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation), switch 1 is replaced with the switch for DSR.
• To engage and disengage: Press the upper section of switch 1. The  indicator lamp will flash on the instrument cluster for the duration of the shift operation .
• When the shift operation takes place and LOW RANGE is engaged, the  indicator lamp will light up.
• When the shift operation takes place and LOW RANGE is disengaged, the  indicator lamp will go out.

As long as the  indicator lamp is flashing, you can cancel the shift operation by pressing button 1 again. If the shift operation fails, the  indicator lamp will flash briefly three times. This means that one of the shift conditions has not been met.

Electronic level control

Function of ENR (electronic level control)

	WARNING Risk of entrapment from vehicle lowering
	When lowering the vehicle, people could become trapped if their limbs are between the vehicle body and the tires or underneath the vehicle. Make sure no one is underneath the vehicle or in the immediate vicinity of wheel arches when the vehicle is being lowered.

 

	WARNING Risk of injury due to the jack tipping over
	If you park a vehicle with air suspension, the air suspension can remain active for up to an hour, even if the vehicle is switched off. If you then raise the vehicle using the jack, the air suspension will attempt to even out the vehicle level. The jack can tip over. Before raising the vehicle, press the Service button on the remote control for the air suspension. This prevents the vehicle level from being automatically readjusted or manually raised or lowered.

 

	WARNING Risk of accident due to lowered or raised chassis frame
	If the chassis frame is adjusted, the braking and driving characteristics can be severely impaired. You could also exceed the permissible vehicle height. Adjust the driving level before driving off.

 

	WARNING Risk of accident due to a malfunction of electronic level control
	The vehicle level may be too high, too low or asymmetrical. The driving and steering characteristics of the vehicle may be noticeably different. Adapt your driving style to the changed driving characteristics. Stop, paying attention to road and traffic conditions. Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

The level of the vehicle depends on vehicle load and the load distribution. Electronic level control adjusts the level of the rear axle automatically on vehicles with an air-sprung rear axle. The vehicle level is thereby always maintained at the driving level, regardless of vehicle load. Driving dynamics remain unaffected. The height difference between the sides of the vehicle may be up to 0.4 in (1 cm).

Electronic level control is not engine-dependent and is only operational when the vehicle is switched on. The electronic level control compressor works audibly.

• If the compressor works constantly or starts up several times per minute, electronic level control is malfunctioning.

Depending on the vehicle's equipment, electronic level control switches between manual mode and automatic mode. This is dependent on the driving speed or the parking brake position. If electronic level control switches depending on vehicle speed, manual operation is automatically activated when the vehicle is stationary. You may raise or lower the vehicle level. If you subsequently drive faster than 6 mph (10 km/h), manual mode is automatically deactivated and automatic mode sets the vehicle level.

If electronic level control switches depending on the parking brake position, manual mode is automatically activated when the parking brake is applied. You may raise or lower the vehicle level to load and unload. If you release the parking brake, manual mode is automatically deactivated and automatic mode sets the driving level. When working on the vehicle or changing a wheel, you can deactivate electronic level control.

If electronic level control is malfunctioning or the vehicle level is too high or too low, a warning tone sounds. The driving and steering characteristics of the vehicle will be noticeably different. Electronic level control adjusts the vehicle level to the normal level as soon as possible. Drive on carefully until the warning tone stops. Only then is the vehicle at normal level.

To restore the vehicle level, automatic mode and electronic level control automatically switch on again depending on the option selected:

• when the parking brake is released
• from speeds of approximately 6 mph (10 km/h)

If the electronic level control compressor is in danger of overheating, for example, due to repeated raising or lowering within a short period, electronic level control is deactivated. You can raise or lower the vehicle level again after a few minutes.

Raising and lowering the vehicle level

Using the remote control

Certain special equipment enables other operation options:

• Ambulance: raising the vehicle level above the driving level (center position) is not possible. Only the lowest position and the driving level can be set.
• Speed signal: in order to operate electronic level control, the parking brake must not be applied. Electronic level control can be operated manually up to 6.2 mph (10 km/h). If this speed is exceeded, driving level will be set automatically.
• 30-minute run-on module: electronic level control can be operated up to 30 minutes after switching off the vehicle.

The remote control is located in a holder on the B‑pillar on the driver's side. Remove the remote control from the holder before use.

Electronic level control starts automatically if the vehicle is switched on. Operation is only possible after the parking brake has been applied. Electronic level control performs a self-check regularly when it is activated and while in use. Indicator lamp 7 on the remote control lights up for about one second when you switch on the vehicle.

There is a malfunction if indicator lamp 7 behaves in the following ways:

• the indicator lamp does not light up when you switch on the vehicle or
• the indicator lamp then lights up again or flashes

In addition, a warning tone is emitted from the remote control for approximately 30 seconds. The malfunction that has been detected can be shown using the indicator lamps (signaling of malfunction codes).

• Park the vehicle safely and leave it switched on.
• Apply the parking brake.
• To raise or lower the vehicle level: press and hold button 4 or 5 until the vehicle level reaches the required height. The indicator lamp on button 4 or 5 flashes as long as the vehicle level is being changed. When the vehicle level has been set, the indicator lamp on button 4 or 5 lights up.
• To lower automatically: briefly press button 5. Electronic level control automatically lowers the vehicle to the next lower position:
  • From the highest position to driving level
  • From driving level to the lowest position
• The indicator lamp on button 5 flashes as long as the vehicle level is being changed. When the vehicle level has been set, the indicator lamp on button 5 lights up
• % By pressing button 4 during the movement, the original position will be reset.
• To raise automatically: briefly press button 4. Electronic level control automatically raises the vehicle to the next higher position:
  • From the lowest position to driving level
  • From driving level to the highest position
• The indicator lamp on button 4 flashes as long as the vehicle level is being changed. When the vehicle level has been set, the indicator lamp on button 4 lights up.
• By pressing button 5 during the movement, the original position will be reset.
• To raise or lower automatically to driving level (center position): press and hold button 6. Electronic level control automatically raises or lowers the vehicle to driving level.
• To save the set vehicle level: set the required vehicle level.
• Press and hold button 1 or 2 until you hear a warning tone. The vehicle level set has been saved on corresponding button 1 or 2.
• To call up the saved vehicle level: briefly press button 1 or 2. Electronic level control automatically raises or lowers the vehicle to the saved driving level. The indicator lamp on button 1 or 2 flashes as long as the vehicle level is being changed. When the vehicle level has been set, the indicator lamp on button 1 or 2 lights up.
• Service mode may only be activated or deactivated at a qualified specialist workshop by trained personnel. In service mode, the air suspension system is deactivated for maintenance or error detection.
• To activate service mode: press button 3. Service mode is active and the indicator lamp in button 3 lights up continuously.
• To deactivate service mode: press button 3. Service mode is deactivated and the indicator lamp in button 3 goes out.
• To switch on automatic mode: drive at over 6.2 mph (10 km/h) or release the parking brake. Electronic level control controls the vehicle level automatically.

Using the button in the switch panel

• Park the vehicle safely and leave it switched on.
• Apply the parking brake.
• To raise or lower the vehicle level: press and hold button 1 or 2 until the vehicle level reaches the required height.
• To lower automatically: briefly press the lower section of switch 2. Electronic level control automatically lowers the vehicle to the next lower position:
  • From the highest position to driving level
  • From driving level to the lowest position
• By pressing button 1 during the movement, the original position will be reset.
• To raise automatically: briefly press the lower section of switch 1. Electronic level control automatically raises the vehicle to the next higher position:
  • From the lowest position to driving level
  • From driving level to the highest position
• By pressing button 2 during the movement, the original position will be reset.
• To switch on automatic mode: drive at over 6.2 mph (10 km/h) or release the parking brake. Electronic level control controls the vehicle level automatically.

Using the button in the rear

• Park the vehicle safely and leave the vehicle switched on.
• Apply the parking brake.
• To raise or lower the vehicle level: press and hold button 1 or 2 until the vehicle level reaches the required height.
• To lower automatically: briefly press the lower section of switch 2. Electronic level control automatically lowers the vehicle to the next lower position:
  • From the highest position to driving level
  • From driving level to the lowest position
• By pressing button 1 during the movement, the original position will be reset.
• To raise automatically: briefly press the lower section of switch 1. Electronic level control automatically raises the vehicle to the next higher position:
  • From the lowest position to driving level
  • From driving level to the highest position
• By pressing button 2 during the movement, the original position will be reset.
• To switch on automatic mode: drive at over 6.2 mph (10 km/h) or release the parking brake. Electronic level control controls the vehicle level automatically.

Using electronic level control for charging with air in an emergency

Only for vehicles with valves for electronic level control emergency charging: if electronic level control is malfunctioning and the vehicle is leaning, you can raise or lower the vehicle by connecting an external compressed-air source to one of the emergency valves (similarly to tire valve). If electronic level control is not operational, you can drive on carefully to the nearest qualified specialist workshop and have the malfunction remedied.

• Apply the parking brake.
• Vehicles with automatic transmission: shift the transmission to position P.
• Switch off the vehicle.
• Turn the valve cap of the corresponding valve (1 L = left, 2 R = right).
• Stand to the side of the vehicle when connecting the external compressed-air source.
• Raise or lower the vehicle level by charging or releasing compressed air until the driving level has been reached and the vehicle is in a horizontal position. While doing so, ensure you observe the maximum permissible operating pressure of 900 kPa (9 bar/130 psi).
• Disconnect the external compressed-air source.
• Tighten the valve cap on the valve (1 L = left, 2 R = right).
• Drive on carefully to the nearest qualified specialist workshop.

Rectifying problems with the electronic level control

You cannot raise or lower the vehicle level when stationary.

Possible cause:

• The compressor is in danger of overheating. After repeatedly raising and lowering the vehicle, electronic level control play protection is deactivated.
• Try to set the vehicle level manually again after approximately one minute.

Possible cause:

• Electric level control has been deactivated due to undervoltage. The battery may not be charging.

Handling and ride comfort may suffer.

• Start the vehicle.
• Consult a qualified specialist workshop as soon as possible.

Refueling

Refueling the vehicle

	WARNING Risk of fire or explosion from fuel
	Fuels are highly flammable. Fire, open flames, smoking and creating sparks must be avoided. Before refueling, switch off the vehicle and, if installed, the stationary heater, and leave them switched off during refueling

 

	WARNING Risk of injury from fuels
	Fuels are poisonous and hazardous to your health. Do not swallow fuel or let it come into contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Do not inhale fuel vapor. Keep children away from fuel. Keep doors and windows closed during the refueling process. If you or other people come into contact with fuel, observe the following: Immediately rinse fuel off your skin with soap and water. If fuel comes into contact with your eyes, immediately rinse them thoroughly with clean water. Seek medical attention immediately. If you swallow fuel, seek medical attention immediately. Do not induce vomiting.  Change immediately out of clothing that has come into contact with fuel.

 

	WARNING Risk of fire and explosion due to electrostatic charge
	Electrostatic charge can ignite fuel vapor. Before you open the fuel filler cap or take hold of the pump nozzle, touch the metallic vehicle body. To avoid creating another electrostatic charge, do not get into the vehicle again during the refueling process.

 

 

	WARNING Risk of fire from fuel mixture
	Vehicles with a diesel engine: If you mix diesel fuel with gasoline, the flash point of the fuel mixture is lower than that of pure diesel fuel. While the vehicle is running, component parts in the exhaust system may overheat without warning. Never refuel using gasoline. Never mix gasoline with diesel fuel.

Requirements:

• The vehicle is unlocked.
• The auxiliary heating is switched off.
• The vehicle is switched off.
• The front left-hand door is open.
• Do not get back into the vehicle during the refueling process. Otherwise, electrostatic charge could build up again.

• 1 Fuel filler flap
• 2 Fuel filler cap

The fuel filler flap is beside the front left-hand door when viewed in the direction of travel. The position of the fuel filler cap is also shown on the instrument cluster . The arrow on the filling pump specifies the side of the vehicle.

• Open fuel filler flap 1.
• Turn fuel filler cap 2 counter-clockwise and remove it.
• Close all vehicle doors to prevent fuel vapors from entering the vehicle interior.
• Completely slide the filler neck of the pump nozzle into the tank, hook in place and refuel.
• Fill the fuel tank only until the pump nozzle switches off.
• Replace fuel filler cap 2 and turn it clockwise. You will hear a click when the fuel filler cap is closed fully.
• Open the front left-hand door.
• Close fuel filler flap 1.

Rectifying problems with the fuel and fuel tank

Fuel is leaking from the vehicle

Possible cause:

• The fuel line or the fuel tank is faulty.
• Apply the parking brake.
• Switch off the vehicle.
• Open the driver's door. The tow position is set to 0.
• Under no circumstances restart the vehicle!
• Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
• Take measures to contain leaked fuel.

The vehicle does not start

Possible cause:

• The fuel tank is completely empty.
• Refuel the vehicle with at least 1.3 gal (5 l) of fuel.
• Switch on the vehicle for approx. ten seconds.
• Start the vehicle continuously for a maximum of ten seconds until it runs smoothly.

If the vehicle does not start:

• Switch on the vehicle again for approx. ten seconds.
• Restart the vehicle continuously for a maximum of ten seconds until it runs smoothly.

If the vehicle does not start after three attempts:

• Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

DEF

Notes on DEF

DEF is a liquid urea solution used for exhaust gas aftertreatment of diesel engines. In order for the exhaust gas aftertreatment to function properly, only use DEF in accordance with ISO 22241. DEF has the following properties:

• Non-toxic
• Colorless and odorless
• Non-flammable

DEF availability:

• You can have DEF refilled by fast service at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
• DEF is available at numerous gas stations via DEF filling pumps.
• Alternatively, DEF is available at qualified specialist workshops, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, and at numerous gas stations as a DEF refill canister or DEF refill bottle
• DEF freezes at a temperature of approximately 12.2 °F (-11 °C). The vehicle is equipped with a DEF preheating system at the factory. This means that winter operation is also ensured for temperatures below 12.2 °F (-11 °C). If you refill DEF at temperatures below 12.2 °F (-11 °C), the DEF level in the instrument cluster may not be displayed correctly. If the DEF is frozen, drive for at least 20 minutes and then park the vehicle for a minimum of 30 seconds, so that the level is correctly displayed. In extreme winter conditions, the time needed to detect the amount topped up may be considerably longer. Park the vehicle in a warm garage to speed up this process.
• Ensure the connection between the refill container and vehicle filler neck does not drip

Calling up the DEF level gauge

On-board computer

• Select Additive (DEF) and confirm. The DEF level appears.

Instrument cluster with display (color)

• 1 DEF level

Instrument cluster with display (black and white)

• 1 DEF level

Refilling DEF

Requirements:

• The vehicle is switched off.

The following messages that appear in succession in the instrument cluster display indicate that you need to refill the DEF tank:

• Refill Additive See Operator's Manual

The DEF level has fallen below the first warning threshold.

• Refill Additive (DEF) Starts until Emerg. Op.: XXX See Operator's Manual

The DEF level has fallen into the reserve range. After the message appears for the first time, the remaining DEF supply will last for approximately 1,200 mi (1,900 km) and you can start the engine a further 16 times. The number of remaining vehicle starts "XX" (16 to 1) is shown in the message every time the vehicle is started.

• Refill Additive Emer. Op.: Max. XXX mph See Operator's Manual

You can only drive the vehicle at a maximum speed of 5 mph (8 km/h).

Opening the DEF filler cap on filler caps that are not lockable

• Open the hood.
• Turn DEF filler cap 1 counter-clockwise and remove it.

Opening the DEF filler cap on lockable filler caps

• Open the hood.
• Take tool 4 for unlocking DEF filler cap 1 from the vehicle tool kit.
• Pull cover 3 on DEF filler cap 1 up, turn 90° and release it.
• Insert tool 4 in holes 2 of DEF filler cap 1.
• Turn DEF filler cap 1 counter-clockwise and remove it.

Preparing the DEF refill canister

Variant 1

Variant 2

• Unscrew the cap on DEF refill canister 1.
• Screw disposable hose 2 onto the opening of DEF refill canister 1 until hand-tight.

Refilling DEF

Variant 1

Variant 2

• Screw on hand-tight (variant 1) or insert (variant 2) disposable hose 2 into the filler neck of the vehicle.
• Lift up and tip DEF refill canister 1. The filling process stops when the DEF tank is completely full. DEF refill canister 1 can be removed when it has been only partially emptied.
• Unscrew disposable hose 2 and close DEF and refill canister 1 in reverse order.
• Switch on the vehicle for at least 60 seconds.
• Start the vehicle.
• Avoid storing DEF containers permanently in the vehicle.

DEF refill bottle

Only screw the DEF refill bottle hand-tight onto the filler opening in the engine compartment. It may otherwise be damaged.

DEF refill bottles 1 can be obtained at many gas stations or at a qualified specialist workshop. Refill bottles without a threaded cap offer no overfill protection. DEF may leak out as a result of overfilling. Mercedes-Benz offers special refill bottles with a threaded cap. You can obtain this from an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

• Unscrew the protective cap from DEF refill bottle 1.
• Place DEF refill bottle 1 as shown on filler opening 2 and screw it on clockwise until hand-tight.
• Press DEF refill bottle 1 towards filler opening 2. The DEF tank is filled. This could take up to one minute.
• Let go of DEF refill bottle 1.
• Turn DEF refill bottle 1 counter-clockwise and remove it.
• Screw the protective cap onto DEF refill bottle 1 again.

Filling procedure with the pump nozzle of a DEF filling pump

• Insert the pump nozzle into the filler neck and add DEF. When doing so, do not overfill the DEF tank. You can also use a DEF filling pump for trucks.

Closing the DEF filler cap on filler caps that are not lockable

• After filling the DEF tank, place DEF filler cap 1 on the filler neck and tighten it clockwise.
• Turn the DEF filler cap until the lettering is legible and horizontal. The filler neck is only locked correctly when this is the case.
• Close the hood.

Closing the DEF filler cap on lockable filler caps

• After filling the DEF tank, place DEF filler cap 1 on the filler neck and tighten it clockwise.
• Remove tool 4 from DEF filler cap 1 and store it in the vehicle tool kit.
• Pull cover 3 on DEF filler cap 1 up over holes 2 of DEF filler cap 1, turn and release.
• Turn DEF filler cap 1. If DEF filler cap 1 turns freely, the DEF tank is closed.

Parking

Parking the vehicle

	WARNING Risk of fire caused by hot exhaust system parts
	Flammable materials such as leaves, grass or twigs may ignite. Park the vehicle so that no flammable material can come into contact with hot vehicle components. In particular, do not park on dry grassland or harvested grain fields.

 

	WARNING Risk of accident and injury due to children left unattended in the vehicle
	If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle, they could, in particular: open doors, thereby endangering other persons or road users. get out and be struck by oncoming traffic. operate vehicle equipment and become trapped, for example. In addition, the children could also set the vehicle in motion, for example by: releasing the parking brake. changing the transmission position. starting the vehicle. Never leave children unattended in the vehicle. When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Keep the vehicle SmartKey out of reach of children.

 

	WARNING Risk of accident and injury if parking brake is not applied
	If you park the vehicle with the transmission in park position P and the parking brake is not engaged, the vehicle may roll away. Engaging park position P is not a fully adequate replacement for the parking brake. There is a risk of accident and injury! Secure the vehicle against rolling away as described below.

Observe the following points to ensure that the vehicle is properly secured against rolling away unintentionally.

• Always apply the parking brake.
• Vehicles with automatic transmission: Engage transmission position P.
• On uphill or downhill inclines: Secure the rear axle with a chock or an object without any sharp edges.

Manual parking brake

Applying or releasing the parking brake lever

	WARNING Risk of skidding or an accident by braking with the parking brake
	If you have to brake your vehicle with the parking brake, the braking distance is considerably longer and the wheels may lock. There is an increased risk of skidding and/or accident. Only brake the vehicle with the parking brake if the service brake has failed. In this case, do not apply the parking brake with too much force. If the wheels lock, immediately release the parking brake as much as required for the wheels to turn again.

 

	WARNING Risk of fire and an accident if the parking brake is not released
	If the parking brake is not fully released when driving, the following situations can occur: The parking brake can overheat and cause a fire The parking brake can lose its holding function Completely release the parking brake before driving off.

The brake lights do not light up when you brake the vehicle with the parking brake.

Generally, you may only apply the parking brake when the vehicle is stationary.

• To apply the parking brake: pull handbrake lever 1 up as far as the last possible detent. When the vehicle has been started, the  and  (USA) or  (Canada) indicator lamps in the instrument cluster light up. If the vehicle is in motion, a warning tone sounds. % In vehicles with a folding parking brake lever, you can then press parking brake lever 1 down as far as it will go.
• To release the parking brake: on vehicles with a folding handbrake lever, first pull handbrake lever 1 up as far as it will go.
• Pull parking brake lever 1 slightly and press release knob 2.
• Guide handbrake lever 1 down as far as it will go with release knob 2 pressed. The  and  (USA) or  (Canada) indicator lamps in the instrument cluster go out.

Folding the handbrake lever up or down (only in vehicles with a folding handbrake lever)

Requirements:

• The handbrake lever is applied.
• To fold down the handbrake lever: push the handbrake lever down as far as it will go.
• To raise the handbrake lever: pull the handbrake lever up as far as it will go.

Performing emergency braking with the handbrake lever

If, in exceptional cases, the service brake fails, you may use the parking brake to perform emergency braking. 

• Emergency braking: press and hold release button 2 and carefully pull brake lever 1.

Electric parking brake

Information on the electric parking brake

	WARNING Risk of accident and injury due to children left unattended in the vehicle
	If you leave children unattended in the vehicle, they could, in particular: open doors, thereby endangering other persons or road users. get out and be struck by oncoming traffic. operate vehicle equipment and become trapped, for example. In addition, the children could also set the vehicle in motion by, for example: releasing the parking brake. changing the gearbox position. starting the vehicle. Never leave children unattended in the vehicle. When leaving the vehicle, always take the key with you and lock the vehicle. Keep the key out of reach of children.

The function of the electric parking brake is dependent on the on-board electrical system voltage. If the on-board electrical system voltage is low or there is a malfunction in the system, the electric parking brake may not be able to be applied. In this case, the yellow  indicator lamp lights up.

In this case, park the vehicle in the following way:

• Park the vehicle on level ground and secure it to prevent it from rolling away.
• Vehicles with automatic transmission: shift the transmission to position .

It may not be possible to release a parking brake if the on-board electrical system voltage is low or if there is a malfunction in the system. Inform a qualified specialist workshop. When the vehicle is not switched on, the electric parking brake carries out a function test at regular intervals. Noises are normal in this process.

Function of the electric parking brake

Vehicles with automatic transmission: The electric parking brake is automatically applied when the transmission is in position .

In addition, at least one of the following conditions must be fulfilled:

• The vehicle has not been started
• The driver is not sitting in the driver's seat
• The belt buckle is undone

The electric parking brake is also automatically applied if Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC has brought the vehicle to a standstill. The electric parking brake is also automatically applied when the transmission is not in position P, but the following situations occur:

• There is a system malfunction
• The power supply is insufficient
• The vehicle is stationary for a long time

The red  and  (USA) or  (Canada) indicator lamps in the instrument cluster light up. The electric parking brake is only actually applied when the red  and  (USA) or  (Canada) indicator lamps light up continuously.

Releasing the electric parking brake automatically

Vehicles with automatic transmission: The electric parking brake of your vehicle is released when all of the following conditions are fulfilled:

• The driver is sitting in the driver's seat.
• The driver is belted.
• The vehicle has been started.
• The transmission is in position D or R and you depress the accelerator.

You switch from transmission position P to position D or R. You must also depress the accelerator if traveling on steep uphill gradients.

• If the transmission is in position R, the rearend doors must be closed

Applying/releasing the electric parking brake manually

	WARNING Risk of accident and injury due to children left unattended in the vehicle
	If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle, they could, in particular: open doors, thereby endangering other persons or road users. get out and be struck by oncoming traffic. operate vehicle equipment and become trapped, for example. In addition, the children could also set the vehicle in motion, for example by: releasing the parking brake. changing the transmission position. starting the vehicle. Never leave children unattended in the vehicle. When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Keep the vehicle SmartKey out of reach of children.

Observe "Notes on pets in the vehicle".

• To apply: press the  switch when the vehicle is stationary. When the electric parking brake is applied, the red  and  (USA) or  (Canada) indicator lamps light up in the instrument cluster. The electric parking brake is only actually applied when the red  and  (USA) or  (Canada) indicator lamps light up continuously. It is also possible to apply the electric parking brake when the vehicle is switched off.
• To release: pull the  switch. The red  and (USA) or  (Canada) indicator lamps in the instrument cluster go out. You may only release the electric parking brake if the vehicle is switched on with the start/ stop button.

Emergency braking

In the event of an emergency, you can brake the vehicle while it is in motion with the electric parking brake.

• While driving, press the  switch of the electric parking brake. The vehicle is braked as long as you keep the  switch of the electric parking brake depressed. The vehicle's brake lights light up.
• The longer the  switch of the electric parking brake is depressed, the greater the braking force.

During the braking procedure, you will receive the following feedback from the vehicle:

• A warning tone sounds.
• The Release Parking Brake message appears in the instrument cluster.
• The red  and  (USA) indicator lamps flash in the instrument cluster or the red  (Canada) indicator lamp flashes in the instrument cluster.

When the vehicle has been braked to a standstill, the electric parking brake is applied.

Parking the vehicle for an extended period

Parking the vehicle for more than four weeks

• Method 1: connect the batteries to a trickle charger via the jump-start connection.
• Method 2: interrupt the power supply by activating standby mode.
• Method 3: disconnect all batteries. For this, please contact a qualified specialist workshop.

Standby mode

Activating or deactivating standby mode

Requirements:

• The power supply is switched on.
• The vehicle is not switched on.

If standby mode is activated, energy loss will be minimized during extended periods of non-operation. Standby mode is characterized by the following:

• The starter battery is preserved.
• The maximum non-operational time appears in the media display.
• The connection to online services is interrupted.
• The ATA (anti-theft alarm system) is unavailable.
• The interior protection and tow-away alarm functions are not available.

Exceeding the vehicle's displayed non-operational time may cause inconvenience; i.e. it cannot be guaranteed that the starter battery will reliably start the vehicle. Charge the starter battery first in the following situations:

• In order to extend the vehicle's non-operational time.
• The Battery Charge Insufficient for Standby Mode message appears in the media display.
• Standby mode is automatically deactivated when the vehicle is switched on.

On-board computer:

• To activate/deactivate: select Yes or No.
• If the options are grayed out, the charge level of the battery is not sufficient for standby mode.

Driving and driving safety systems

Notes on driving systems and your responsibility

Your vehicle is equipped with driving systems that assist you while driving, parking and maneuvering. The driving systems are only aids. They are not a substitute for you paying attention to your surroundings and do not relieve you of your responsibility pertaining to road traffic law. The driver is always responsible for maintaining a safe distance to the vehicle in front, for vehicle speed, for braking in good time and for staying in lane. Always pay attention to the traffic and intervene if necessary. Be aware of the limitations regarding the safe use of these systems. Driving systems can neither reduce the risk of accident if you fail to adapt your driving style nor override the laws of physics. They cannot always take into account road, weather or traffic conditions.

Information about sensors

Certain driving and driving safety systems use sensors 1 to monitor the area in front of, behind or next to the vehicle (depending on the vehicle's equipment). Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the radar sensors are integrated behind the bumpers and/or behind the radiator grille. Keep these parts free of dirt, ice and slush. Do not cover the sensors, for example, with bicycle racks, overhanging loads or stickers. After a collision, have the function of the radar sensors checked at a qualified specialist workshop as the bumper or radiator grille may have sustained damage that cannot be seen by the naked eye.

Function of driving systems and driving safety system

In this section, you will find information about the following driving systems and driving safety systems:

• ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) 
• ASR (acceleration skid control)
• BAS (Brake Assist System)
• ESP® (Electronic Stability Program) 
• EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution)
• Active Brake Assist
• Cruise control 
• Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC 
• Hill start assist
• HOLD function
• Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
• Rear view camera
• Surround view camera
• ATTENTION ASSIST
• Blind Spot Assist 
• Active Lane Keeping Assist 

Functions of ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)

Observe the important safety guidelines for the driving safety system. ABS controls the brake pressure in critical situations:

• During braking, for instance, at maximum fullstop braking or if there is insufficient tire traction, the wheels are prevented from locking.
• The steerability of the vehicle in terms of physical possibilities is ensured when braking.
• ABS is active from speeds of approx. 3 mph (5 km/h). On a slippery road surface, ABS intervenes even if you only brake gently.

System limits

ABS may be impaired or may not function if a malfunction has occurred and the yellow  ABS warning lamp lights up continuously in the instrument cluster after the vehicle is started.

If ABS intervenes, you will feel pulsations in the brake pedal. The pulsating brake pedal may be an indication of hazardous road conditions and functions as a reminder to take extra care while driving.

If ABS intervenes: keep the brake pedal firmly depressed until the braking situation has passed. To carry out maximum full-stop braking: depress the brake pedal with full force.

Function of BAS (Brake Assist System)

	WARNING Risk of an accident caused by a malfunction in BAS (Brake Assist System)
	If BAS is malfunctioning, the braking distance in an emergency braking situation is increased. Depress the brake pedal with full force in emergency braking situations. ABS prevents the wheels from locking

BAS supports you with additional braking force in an emergency braking situation. If you depress the brake pedal quickly, BAS is activated:

• BAS automatically boosts the braking force of the brakes
• BAS can shorten the braking distance
• ABS prevents the wheels from locking

When you release the brake pedal, the brakes function as usual again. BAS is deactivated.

Functions of ASR (Acceleration Skid Control)

ASR can neither reduce the risk of an accident nor override the laws of physics if the driver does not pay attention when pulling away or accelerating. ASR is only an aid. Always adapt your driving style to suit the prevailing road and weather conditions. If you activate or deactivate the all-wheel drive in a vehicle with this option, ASR will be deactivated for the duration of the activation/deactivation process.

Vehicles without steering wheel buttons: if ASR is malfunctioning, the  indicator lamp lights up while the vehicle is running and the engine output may be reduced. ASR improves traction, i.e. the transfer of power from the tires to the road surface, for a sustained period and therefore also improves the driving stability of the vehicle. If the drive wheels start to spin, ASR brakes individual drive wheels and limits the engine torque. ASR thus significantly assists you when pulling away and accelerating, especially on wet or slippery roads. If traction on the road surface is not sufficient, even ASR will not allow you to pull away without difficulty. The type of tires and total weight of the vehicle as well as the gradient of the road also play a crucial role. If ASR intervenes, the  warning lamp in the instrument cluster flashes.

Function of ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)

	WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP® is malfunctioning
	If ESP® is malfunctioning, ESP® cannot carry out vehicle stabilization. In addition, other driving safety systems are switched off. Drive on carefully. Have ESP® checked at a qualified specialist workshop.

 

	WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP® is deactivated
	If you deactivate ESP®, ESP® cannot carry out vehicle stabilization. ESP® should only be deactivated in the following situations.

If the surface requires, temporarily deactivate ESP® when pulling away. Do not operate the vehicle on a roller dynamometer (e.g. for a performance test). If you have to operate the vehicle on a roller dynamometer, consult a qualified specialist workshop beforehand. If you activate or deactivate the all-wheel drive in a vehicle with this option, ESP® will be automatically deactivated for the duration of the activation/ deactivation process. If ESP® is malfunctioning or automatically deactivated, the  warning lamp lights up yellow while the vehicle is running and the engine output may be reduced.

ESP® can, within physical limits, monitor and improve driving stability and traction in the following situations:

• when pulling away on wet or slippery road surfaces
• when braking
• if you are driving faster than 50 mph (80 km/h) in strong crosswinds

If the vehicle is deviating from the direction desired by the driver, ESP® can stabilize the vehicle by performing the following actions:

• one or more wheels are braked
• the drive system performance is adapted depending on the situation

When ESP® is deactivated by the driver, the  warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up continuously:

• vehicle stabilization may be delayed
• Crosswind Assist is still active
• the wheels may start to spin
• ASR traction control is no longer active

If ESP® is deactivated by the driver, ESP® will continue to support you when braking. If the  warning lamp on the instrument cluster flashes, one or more tires have reached their tire traction limit:

• adapt your driving style to suit the prevailing road and weather conditions
• do not deactivate ESP® under any circumstances

Activating/deactivating ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)

Multimedia system:

ESP® can only be activated and deactivated via quick access when at least one other function is available in quick access. Otherwise, you can find ESP® in the Assistance menu.

• Select ESP. A prompt appears.
• Select On or  Off.

If the ESP® OFF warning lamp  lights up permanently on the instrument cluster, ESP® is deactivated. Observe the information on warning lamps and display messages that may appear on the instrument cluster.

Function of ESP® Crosswind Assist

Crosswind Assist does not react under the following conditions:

• The vehicle is subjected to severe jolts and vibrations, e.g. as a result of uneven surfaces or potholes.
• The vehicle loses traction, e.g. on snow or ice or when hydroplaning.
• The driver is performing sudden and large steering movements.

Crosswind Assist is operational again as soon as the driving conditions return to normal. Crosswind Assist detects strong crosswind gusts that can impair the ability of your vehicle to drive straight ahead. Crosswind Assist intervenes depending on the direction and strength of the crosswind. A stabilizing brake application helps you to keep the vehicle on track. Information is shown on the instrument cluster in the event of a clearly perceptible intervention by Crosswind Assist. Crosswind Assist is active above a vehicle speed of 50 mph (80 km/h) when driving straight or during slight cornering.

Function of ESP® trailer stabilization

	WARNING Risk of accident in poor road and weather conditions
	In poor road and weather conditions, the trailer stabilization cannot prevent lurching of the vehicle/trailer combination. Trailers with a high center of gravity may tip over before ESP® detects this. Always adapt your driving style to suit the current road and weather conditions.

ESP® trailer stabilization counteracts critical driving situations in good time and thereby provides considerable assistance when driving with a trailer. Trailer stabilization is part of ESP®.

If the sensor system and evaluation logic detect trailer swinging movements, ESP® trailer stabilization initially brakes individual vehicle wheels in a targeted manner. It thus counteracts swinging movements. If the swinging movements do not stop, the vehicle is braked until the vehicle/trailer combination is stabilized. If necessary, the vehicle's engine output is limited. If your vehicle with trailer (vehicle/trailer combination) starts to swerve, you are able to stabilize the vehicle/trailer combination only by braking. ESP® trailer stabilization helps you to stabilize the vehicle/trailer combination in this situation. ESP® trailer stabilization is active at speeds above approx. 40 mph (65 km/h). If ESP® is deactivated because of a malfunction, trailer stabilization will not function.

Function of EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution)

EBD has the following characteristics:

• monitoring and controlling the brake pressure on the rear wheels
• improving driving stability when braking, especially on bends

Functions of Active Brake Assist

Active Brake Assist consists of the following functions:

• Distance warning function
• Autonomous braking function
• Situation-dependent brake force boosting

Active Brake Assist can help you to minimize the risk of a collision with vehicles or pedestrians or to reduce the effects of such a collision. If Active Brake Assist has detected a risk of collision, you will be warned visually and acoustically. If you do not react to the visual warning or warning tone, autonomous braking can be initiated in critical situations. If there are pedestrians and cyclists crossing: in especially critical situations, Active Brake Assist can initiate autonomous braking directly. In this case, the optical warning and warning tone occur simultaneously with the braking application. If you apply the brake yourself in a critical situation or depress the brake pedal during autonomous braking, situation-dependent brake force boosting occurs. The brake pressure increases up to maximum full-stop braking if necessary. Situationdependent brake force boosting only intervenes when the brakes are applied firmly; otherwise, it remains within the autonomous braking process.

	WARNING Risk of accident in case of limited detection performance of Active Brake Assist
	Active Brake Assist cannot always clearly identify objects and complex traffic situations. Due to the system, unjustified interventions or non-interventions by Brake Assist may occur in complex driving situations. In these cases, as well as in the event of malfunctions of Active Brake Assist, the brake system continues to be available with full brake force boosting and BAS. Always keep a close eye on the traffic situation and do not rely solely on Active Brake Assist. Active Brake Assist is only an aid. The driver of the vehicle is responsible for maintaining a safe distance to the vehicle in front, for vehicle speed and for braking in good time. Be ready to brake and take evasive action if necessary.

Also observe the system limits of Active Brake Assist.

The individual subfunctions are available in the following speed ranges: Distance warning function

The distance warning function warns you at speeds greater than approximately 4 mph (7 km/h), if your vehicle is critically close to a vehicle or pedestrian. An intermittent warning tone sounds and the  distance warning lamp lights up in the instrument cluster. Brake immediately or take evasive action, provided it is safe to do so and the traffic situation allows this.

The distance warning function can aid you in the following situations with an intermittent warning tone and a warning lamp:

Vehicles traveling in front	Stationary vehicles	Crossing vehicles	Crossing pedestrians/cyclists	Stationary pedestrians
Up to approx. 155 mph (250 km/h)	Up to approx. 124 mph (200 km/h)	No reaction	Up to approx. 37 mph (60 km/h)	No reaction

Autonomous braking function

The autonomous braking function may intervene at speeds starting from approximately 4 mph (7 km/h) in the following situations:

Vehicles traveling in front	Stationary vehicles	Crossing vehicles	Crossing pedestrians/cyclists	Stationary pedestrians
Up to approx. 155 mph (250 km/h)	Up to approx. 124 mph (200 km/h)	No reaction	Up to approx. 37 mph (60 km/h)	No reaction

Situation-dependent brake force boosting

Situation-dependent brake force boosting may intervene at speeds starting from approximately 4 mph (7 km/h) in the following situations:

Vehicles traveling in front	Stationary vehicles	Crossing vehicles	Crossing pedestrians/cyclists	Stationary pedestrians
Up to approx. 155 mph (250 km/h)	Up to approx. 50 mph (80 km/h)	No reaction	Up to approx. 37 mph (60 km/h)	No reaction

Canceling a brake application of Active Brake Assist

You can cancel a brake application of Active Brake Assist at any time by:

• Fully depressing the accelerator pedal or with kickdown.
• Fully releasing the brake pedal (only during situation-dependent brake force boosting).

Active Brake Assist may cancel the brake application when one of the following conditions is fulfilled:

• You maneuver to avoid the obstacle.
• There is no longer a risk of collision.
• An obstacle is no longer detected in front of your vehicle.

System limits 

The system may be impaired or may not function in the following situations:

• The sensors are affected by snow, rain, fog or heavy spray.
• The sensors are dirty, fogged up, damaged or covered.
• The sensors are affected by interference from other radar sources, e.g. strong radar reflections in parking garages.
• If a loss of tire pressure or a defective tire has been detected and displayed.
• Full system performance is not yet available for a few seconds after starting the vehicle or after driving off.

The system may not react correctly in the following situations:

• In complex traffic situations, objects may not always be clearly detected.
• Pedestrians or vehicles move quickly into the detection range of the sensors.
• Pedestrians are obscured by other objects.
• Bends with a narrow radius can hamper the system's ability to react correctly.

Setting Active Brake Assist

Requirements:

• The vehicle is switched on.

Multimedia system:

The following settings are available:

• Early
• Medium
• Late
• Off

The last active setting is selected automatically every time the vehicle is started. Exception: if the last setting was Off, the Medium setting will be automatically activated the next time the vehicle is started.

Deactivating Active Brake Assist

It is recommended that Active Brake Assist is always left activated.

• Select Off. The distance warning function and autonomous braking function are deactivated.

When the vehicle is next started, the Medium setting is automatically activated.

• If Active Brake Assist is deactivated, the  symbol appears in the status bar of the instrument cluster.

Cruise control

Function of cruise control

To maintain a previously stored speed, cruise control accelerates and brakes the vehicle independently. If you accelerate to overtake, for example, the stored speed is not deleted. If you remove your foot from the accelerator pedal after overtaking, cruise control will resume speed regulation back to the stored speed. Cruise control is operated using the corresponding steering wheel buttons. You can store any speed above 15 mph (20 km/h).

If you fail to adapt your driving style, cruise control can neither reduce the risk of an accident nor override the laws of physics. It cannot take into account road, weather or traffic conditions. Cruise control is only an aid. You are responsible for the distance to the vehicle in front, for vehicle speed, braking in good time and for staying in your lane. The status of cruise control and the stored speed are shown in the instrument cluster.

Instrument cluster display (color display)

• 1 Cruise control is selected.
• 2 Set speed gray: speed is stored, cruise control is deactivated.
• 3 Set speed green: speed is stored, cruise control is activated.

System limits

Cruise control may be unable to maintain the stored speed on uphill gradients. The stored speed is resumed when the gradient levels out. On long and steep downhill gradients, you should change down to a lower gear in good time. Take particular note of this when driving a laden vehicle. By doing so, you will make use of the engine's braking effect. This will take some of the strain off the brake system and prevent the brakes from overheating and wearing too quickly.

Do not use cruise control in the following situations:

• In case of frequent changes of speed, e.g. in heavy traffic or winding roads
• On slippery roads. The drive wheels may lose grip during acceleration and the vehicle may skid.
• When visibility is poor

Operating cruise control

	WARNING Risk of accident due to stored speed
	If you call up the stored speed and this is lower than your current speed, the vehicle decelerates. Take into account the traffic situation before calling up the stored speed.

Requirements:

• ESP® is activated, but may not intervene.
• The driving speed is at least 15 mph (20 km/h).

• To activate cruise control: push rocker switch 1 up.
• Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. The current speed is then saved and maintained by the vehicle.
• Push rocker switch 1 up.
• To increase/reduce speed: push rocker switch 2 up or down. The stored speed is increased or reduced by 1 mph (1 km/h).

Or

• Press rocker switch 2 up or down and hold. The stored speed is increased or reduced in 1 mph (1 km/h) increments.

Or

• Push rocker switch 2 beyond the pressure point. The stored speed is increased or reduced by 5 mph (10 km/h).

Or

• Push rocker switch 2 beyond the pressure point and hold. The stored speed is increased or reduced in 5 mph (10 km/h) increments.

Or

• Accelerate the vehicle to the desired speed.
• Push rocker switch 2 up. If cruise control is activated and Traffic Sign Assist has detected a speed restriction sign with a maximum permissible speed and this appears in the instrument display:
  • To adopt the detected speed: push rocker switch 3 up. The maximum permissible speed shown by the traffic sign is stored and the vehicle maintains this speed.
  • To deactivate cruise control: push rocker switch 3 (CNCL) down.

If cruise control is deactivated, it can be reactivated as follows:

• rocker switch 2 (SET+) or (SET-) stores the current speed and the vehicle maintains this speed
• rocker switch 3 (RES) calls up the last speed stored and the vehicle maintains this speed
• If you brake, deactivate ESP® or if ESP® intervenes, cruise control is deactivated. When you switch off the vehicle, the last speed stored is cleared.

DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation)

Notes on DSR

If you fail to adapt your driving style or you are inattentive, DSR can neither reduce the risk of accident nor override the laws of physics. DSR cannot take road, weather and traffic conditions into account. DSR is only an aid. You are responsible especially for a safe distance to the vehicle in front, for vehicle speed and for braking in good time.

DSR supports you when driving downhill. DSR maintains a set speed for you on downhill gradients by applying the brakes as required. Maintaining the speed is dependent on the road surface conditions and the downhill gradient and cannot therefore be guaranteed in all situations. You can set the speed depending on the gear range to between 2 mph (4 km/h) and 11 mph (18 km/h) using the brake and accelerator pedals or the rocker switch on the steering wheel.

DSR automatically controls in the following situations:

• If the vehicle is stationary, or its speed is less than 2 mph (4 km/h), the speed is set to 2 mph (4 km/h) or it is set to the minimum speed for the respective gear range.
• If you drive faster than 11 mph (18 km/h) offroad, DSR switches to standby mode. DSR remains activated, but does not brake automatically.
• If you drive downhill slower than 11 mph (18 km/h), DSR sets the speed to the previously set speed.
• If you drive faster than 28 mph (45 km/h), DSR switches off automatically.

Activating/deactivating DSR

Activating DSR

You can activate DSR when the vehicle is stationary or moving.

• Press the upper section of switch 1.
• Brake or accelerate the vehicle to the desired speed between 2 mph (4 km/h) and 11 mph (18 km/h).
• Release the brake or accelerator pedal. The current speed is stored. When stationary, 2 mph (4 km/h) or the minimum possible speed for each gear range is stored. DSR maintains the stored speed on the downhill gradient and brakes automatically.

When DSR is activated and the vehicle pulls away, accelerates or brakes on an incline, the speed set corresponds to the speed at which the accelerator or brake pedal is released or the rocker switch is pressed during DSR regulation. This is only the case if you are not driving faster than 11 mph (18 km/h).

DSR status display in the on-board computer

• DSR is activated: - DSR and the set speed appear in the status area of the on-board computer.
• DSR is activated, but is not intervening: - You are driving between 11 mph (18 km/h) and 28 mph (45 km/h). - DSR and the speed 11 mph (18 km/h) appear in the status area of the on-board computer. DSR is in standby mode.
• DSR is inactive: - You are exceeding a speed of 28 mph (45 km/h). - DSR appears in the status area of the onboard computer. In addition, the DSR Off message appears. - DSR - - - appears in the status area of the on-board computer.

Setting the speed while driving downhill

You can set the speed to between 2 mph (4 km/h) and, depending on the gear range, up to 11 mph (18 km/h) using the brake and accelerator pedals or the rocker switch on the steering wheel.

• Brake or accelerate the vehicle to the desired speed on the downhill gradient.
• Release the brake or accelerator pedal. The current speed is stored.

Or

• Press rocker switch 1 up or down during a DSR regulation. The last saved speed is increased or reduced.
• Release rocker switch 1. The current speed is stored.

Or

• Press rocker switch 1 up or down until desired speed is reached.
• Release rocker switch 1. The current speed is stored.
• It may be a moment before the vehicle starts to brake to the set speed. Take this delay into account when setting the speed with rocker switch 1.

Deactivating DSR

• Press the upper section of switch 1.

Or

• Accelerate and drive faster than 28 mph (45 km/h). DSR deactivates automatically in the following situations:
• You drive faster than 28 mph (45 km/h). R There is a malfunction in the ESP® or ABS system.

Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC

Function of Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC

Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC maintains the set speed on free-flowing roads. If vehicles ahead are detected, the set distance is maintained, if necessary until the vehicle comes to a halt. The vehicle accelerates or brakes, depending on the distance to the vehicle in front and the set speed. Speed and distance are set and stored on the steering wheel. The speed can be set in the range between 12 mph (20 km/h) and 99 mph (160 km/h) or between 12 mph (20 km/h) and the maximum design speed.

Other features of Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC:

• Depending on the preselected distance, DISTRONIC intervenes either dynamically (short distance) or to save fuel (long distance).
• Depending on the vehicle mass detected, the dynamics of the DISTRONIC intervention are reduced.
• Rapid acceleration to the stored speed is initiated if the turn signal indicator is switched on to change to the overtaking lane.

Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is only an aid. The driver is responsible for the distance to the vehicle in front, for vehicle speed and for braking in good time.

System limits

The system may be impaired or may not function in the following situations, for example:

• The radar sensors are disturbed by snow, rain, fog, heavy spray, glare, direct sunlight or highly variable light conditions.
• The radar sensors may malfunction in parking garages or on roads with steep uphill or downhill gradients.
• If the radar sensors are dirty or covered.
• On slick or slippery roads, braking or accelerating can cause the wheels to lose grip and the vehicle to skid.
• Standing objects are not detected if they were previously not detected as moving.
• On bends, target vehicles may be lost or not detected correctly. In connection with this, the system does not regulate to a target vehicle and unintentional acceleration may occur.

Do not use Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC in these situations.

	WARNING Risk of accident from acceleration or braking by Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
	Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC may accelerate or brake in the following cases, for example: If the vehicle pulls away using Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC. If the stored speed is called up and is considerably faster or slower than the currently driven speed. If Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC no longer detects a vehicle in front or does not react to relevant objects. Always carefully observe the traffic conditions and be ready to brake at all times. Take into account the traffic situation before calling up the stored speed.

 

	WARNING Risk of accident due to insufficient deceleration by Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
	Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC brakes your vehicle with up to 50% of the possible deceleration. If this deceleration is not sufficient, Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC alerts you with a visual and acoustic warning. Adjust your speed and maintain a suitable distance from the vehicle in front. Brake the vehicle yourself and/or take evasive action.

 

	WARNING Risk of accident if detection function of Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is impaired
	Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC does not react or has a limited reaction: when driving on a different lane or when changing lanes to pedestrians, animals, bicycles or stationary vehicles, or unexpected obstacles to complex traffic conditions to oncoming vehicles and crossing traffic As a result, Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC may neither give warnings nor intervene in such situations. Always observe the traffic conditions carefully and react accordingly.

 

	WARNING Risk of accident due to Active Speed Limit Assist adapting the vehicle's speed
	The speed adopted by Active Speed Limit Assist may be too high or incorrect in some individual cases, such as: at speed limits below 12 mph (20 km/h) in wet conditions or in fog when towing a trailer Ensure that the driven speed complies with traffic regulations. Adjust the driving speed to suit current traffic and weather conditions.

Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC may not detect narrow vehicles traveling in front, e.g. motorcycles or vehicles not traveling in line with your vehicle.

Operating Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC

Requirements:

• The vehicle has been started.
• The parking brake has been released.
• ESP® is activated and is not intervening.
• The transmission is in position D.
• The driver's and front passenger door are closed.
• The seat occupancy recognition on the driver's seat has detected that the driver has fastened the seat belt.
• The check of the radar sensor system has been successfully completed.

Activating Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC

• Press button 1.
• To activate without a stored speed: push rocker switch 3 up  or down . The current speed is then saved and maintained by the vehicle.

Or

• To activate with a stored speed: push rocker switch 4 up .
• If rocker switch 4 is pressed up twice, Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is activated with the speed restriction displayed on the instrument cluster.

Adopting the displayed limit speed when Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is active

• Push rocker switch 4 up . The limit speed displayed on the instrument cluster is adopted as the stored speed. The vehicle adapts its speed to that of the vehicle in front, but only up to the stored speed.

Pulling away again with Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC

• Remove your foot from the brake pedal.
• Push rocker switch 4 up . or
• Depress the accelerator pedal briefly with force. The functions of Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC continue to be carried out.

Deactivating Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC

	WARNING Risk of an accident due to Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC being active when you leave the driver's seat
	If you leave the driver's seat while the vehicle is being braked by Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC only, the vehicle can roll away. Always deactivate Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC and secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling away before you leave the driver's seat.

• Push rocker switch 4 down .
• Depress the brake pedal.

Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is automatically deactivated in the following circumstances:

• The driver's seat belt buckle is open and the vehicle is traveling slower than 2 mph (3 km/h).
• The driver's seat is not occupied.
• The transmission is not in position D.
• The parking brake is applied.
• The driver's or front passenger door is open.
• There is an internal error.

In addition to the deactivation of Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC, transmission position P is automatically engaged if one of these conditions is met or if the vehicle is traveling very slowly.

Increasing or reducing the speed

• Push rocker switch 3 up  or down  to the pressure point. The stored speed is increased or reduced by 1 mph (1 km/h).

Or

• Push rocker switch 3 up / down  to the pressure point and hold it there. The stored speed is increased or reduced in 1 mph (1 km/h)increments.

Or

• Push rocker switch 3 beyond the pressure point. The stored speed is increased or reduced by 5 mph (10 km/h).

Or

• Push rocker switch 3 beyond the pressure point and hold it there. The stored speed is increased or reduced in 5 mph (10 km/h)increments.

Increasing or reducing the specified distance from the vehicle in front

• To increase the specified distance: push rocker switch 2 down ().
• To reduce the specified distance: push rocker switch 2 up ().

Information on Hill Start Assist

Hill Start Assist holds the vehicle for a short time when pulling away on a hill under the following conditions:

• Vehicles with automatic transmission: the transmission is in position D or R.
• The parking brake has been released.

This gives you enough time to move your foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal and depress it before the vehicle begins to roll.

	WARNING Risk of accident and injury due to the vehicle rolling away
	After a short time, Hill Start Assist no longer holds the vehicle. Swiftly move your foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal. Do not leave the vehicle when it is being held by Hill Start Assist.

HOLD function

Notes on the HOLD function

Requirement: The seat occupancy recognition on the driver's seat has detected that the driver has fastened their seat belt.

Function: The HOLD function holds the vehicle at a standstill without requiring you to depress the brake pedal, e.g. when pulling away on steep slopes or when waiting in traffic. When you depress the accelerator pedal to pull away, the braking effect is canceled and the HOLD function is deactivated. The HOLD function is only an aid. The responsibility for the vehicle safely standing still remains with the driver.

System limits: The HOLD function is only intended to provide assistance when driving and is not a sufficient means of safeguarding the vehicle against rolling away when stationary. The incline cannot be greater than 30%.

Activating/deactivating the HOLD function

Requirements:

• The vehicle is stationary.
• The vehicle has been started or has been automatically switched off by the ECO start/stop function.
• The driver is seated and belted.
• The electric parking brake is released.
• Vehicles with automatic transmission: the selector lever is in position D, R or N.

Activating the HOLD function

	WARNING Risk of an accident due to the HOLD function being active when you leave the vehicle
	If the vehicle is only braked with the HOLD function it could, in the following situations, roll away: If there is a malfunction in the system or in the power supply. If the HOLD function is deactivated by depressing the accelerator pedal or brake pedal, e.g. by a vehicle occupant. Always secure the vehicle against rolling away before you leave it.

• Make sure that the activation conditions are met.
• Depress the brake pedal until the  display appears in the instrument cluster display. The HOLD function is activated. You can release the brake pedal.
• If depressing the brake pedal the first time does not activate the HOLD function, wait briefly and then try again.

Deactivating the HOLD function

• Vehicles with automatic transmission: depress the accelerator pedal when the automatic transmission is in position D or R.
• Depress the brake pedal again with sufficient pressure until the  display in the instrument cluster display goes out.
• Vehicles with automatic transmission: the automatic transmission of your vehicle shifts to P after some time. This relieves the load on the service brake.

When the HOLD function is activated, the automatic transmission automatically shifts to P in the following situations:

• The driver leaves the driver's seat.
• The driver's door is opened.
• The vehicle is switched off without ECO start/ stop function.

Parking Assist PARKTRONIC

Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is an electronic parking assistance system with ultrasound. It monitors the area around your vehicle using six sensors in the front bumper and six sensors in the rear bumper. Parking Assist PARKTRONIC indicates visually and audibly the distance between your vehicle and an object. For vehicles with rear attachments or selected open vehicle model designations, there is special equipment without rear sensors. Here, the six sensors in the rear bumper are omitted. For the rear area and the side area, no distances to an obstacle are displayed and no optical warnings or warning tones are given. Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is only an aid. It is not a substitute for your attention to the surroundings. You are always responsible for safe maneuvering, parking and exiting a parking space. Make sure that there are no persons, animals or objects etc. in the maneuvering area while maneuvering and parking or exiting parking spaces. In the standard setting, an intermittent warning tone sounds from a distance of approximately 1.3 ft (0.4 m) to an obstacle. A continuous warning tone sounds from a distance of approximately 1.0 ft (0.3 m). You can set the warning tone in the multimedia system so that it will sound earlier at a greater distance of approximately 3.3 ft (1 m).

Parking Assist PARKTRONIC display in the multimedia system

If the Parking Assist PARKTRONIC display is not active and an obstacle is detected in the path of the vehicle, a pop-up window for Parking Assist PARKTRONIC appears at speeds of up to approximately 6 mph (10 km/h).

System limits

Parking Assist PARKTRONIC does not necessarily take into account the following obstacles:

• Obstacles below the detection range, e.g. persons, animals or objects
• Obstacles above the detection range, e.g. overhanging loads, overhangs or loading ramps of trucks

The sensors must be free of dirt, ice and slush. Otherwise, they may not function correctly. Clean the sensors regularly, taking care not to scratch or damage them.

Vehicles with trailer hitch: Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is deactivated for the rear zone when you establish an electrical connection between your vehicle and a trailer.

Deactivating/activating Parking Assist PARKTRONIC

Multimedia system:

• Select PARKTRONIC On. The function is activated or deactivated depending on the previous setting.
• Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is automatically activated when starting the vehicle.

Setting the warning tones of Parking Assist PARKTRONIC

Multimedia system:

Adjusting the volume of the warning tones

• Select Warning Tone Volume.
• Adjust the value.

Adjusting the pitch of the warning tones

• Select Warning Tone Pitch. Adjust the value.

Specifying the starting point for the warning tones You can specify whether the Parking Assist PARKTRONIC warning tones should commence when the vehicle is further away from an obstacle.

• Select Warn Early All Around.
• Activate or deactivate the function.

Activating or deactivating audio fadeout: You can specify whether the volume of a media source in the multimedia system should be reduced during a Parking Assist PARKTRONIC warning tone.

• Select Audio Fadeout During Warning Tones.
• Activate or deactivate the function.

Rear view camera

Function of the rear view camera

If you have activated the function in the multimedia system, the image from rear view camera 1 appears in the multimedia system when reverse gear is selected. Dynamic guide lines show the path the vehicle will take for the current steering movement. This helps you to orient yourself and to avoid obstacles when backing up. The image from rear view camera 1 appears in the multimedia system when the following conditions are fulfilled:

• The vehicle is switched on.
• Reverse gear has not been engaged.
• The rear-end doors are opened.

In this way, the area behind the vehicle is monitored. When the rear-end doors are closed, the image from the rear view camera is switched off for approximately ten seconds. The rear view camera is only an aid. It is not a substitute for you paying attention to the surroundings. You are always responsible for safe maneuvering and parking. Make sure that there are no persons, animals or objects etc. in the maneuvering area while maneuvering and parking in parking spaces. The rear view camera may show a distorted view of obstacles, show them incorrectly or not at all. The rear view camera cannot show all objects which are very near to or under the rear bumper. It will not warn you of a collision, people or objects.

You can select from the following views:

• Normal view
• Wide-angle view
• Trailer view

The area behind the vehicle is displayed as a mirror image, as in the inside rearview mirror.

System limits

The rear view camera will not function or will only partially function in the following situations:

• If there is heavy rain, snow or fog
• If the ambient light conditions are poor, e.g. at night
• If the area is illuminated with fluorescent lighting (the display may flicker)
• If the temperature changes very quickly, for example if you drive out of the cold into a heated garage in the winter
• If the ambient temperature is very high
• If the camera lens is covered, dirty or fogged up. Observe the notes on cleaning the rear view camera
• The camera or rear of your vehicle is damaged. In this event, have the camera, its position and its setting checked at a qualified specialist workshop.

The field of vision and other functions of the rear view camera may be restricted due to additional accessories on the rear of the vehicle (e.g. a loading tailgate).

• The display contrast may be impaired due to incidental sunlight or other light sources. In this case, pay particular attention.
• Have the display repaired or replaced if, for example, pixel errors considerably restrict its use.
• Objects that are not at ground level appear further away than they actually are. This includes, for example:
  • The bumper of a vehicle parked behind
  • The drawbar of a trailer
  • The ball neck of a trailer hitch
  • The tail-end of a truck
  • Slanted posts

Only use the guidelines of the camera image for orientation. Do not travel further than the lowest horizontal guide line when approaching objects. You may otherwise damage your vehicle and/or the object.

Vehicles without Park Assist PARKTRONIC

The following camera views are available in the multimedia system:

Normal view

• 1 Yellow path marking the course the tires will take at the current steering position (dynamic)
• 2 Yellow guide line, vehicle width (driven surface) depending on the current steering angle (dynamic)
• 3 Marking at a distance of approximately 3.3 ft (1.0 m) (the rear-end doors can still be opened completely)
• 4 Red guide line at a distance of approximately 1.0 ft (0.3 m) from the rear area
• 5 Red guide lines at a distance of approximately 8 in (0.2 m) from the rear area, vehicle width including outside mirrors

Wide-angle view

View of trailer (if trailer hitch is installed)

• 1 Yellow guide line, locating aid
• 2 Red guide line at a distance of approximately 1.0 ft (0.3 m) to the ball head of the trailer hitch
• 3 Ball head of the trailer hitch

Vehicles with Park Assist PARKTRONIC

The following camera views are available in the multimedia system:

Normal view

• 1 Yellow path marking the course the tires will take at the current steering position (dynamic)
• 2 Yellow guide line, vehicle width (driven surface) depending on the current steering angle (dynamic)
• 3 Marking at a distance of approximately 3.3 ft (1.0 m) (the rear-end doors can still be opened completely)
• 4 Red guide line at a distance of approximately 1.0 ft (0.3 m) from the rear area
• 5 Red guide lines at a distance of approximately 8 in (0.2 m) from the rear area, vehicle width including outside mirrors
• 6 Orange warning display of Parking Assist PARKTRONIC: obstacles are a medium distance away (between approximately 1.3 ft (0.4 m) and 2.0 ft (0.6 m))
• 7 Yellow warning display of Parking Assist PARKTRONIC: obstacles at a distance between approx. 2.0 ft (0.6 m) and 3.3 ft (1.0 m)

If the distance to the obstacle is less than approx. 1.3 ft (0.4 m), the warning display of Parking Assist PARKTRONIC will be red. If the entire system fails, the inner segments of the warning display are shown in red. If the system fails at the rear, the segment display changes in the following ways:

• The rear segments are shown in red when backing up
• The rear segments are hidden when driving forwards

If Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is deactivated, the warning display fades out.

Wide-angle view

View of trailer (if trailer hitch is installed)

• 1 Yellow guide line, locating aid
• 2 Red guide line at a distance of approximately 1.0 ft (0.3 m) to the ball head of the trailer hitch
• 3 Ball head of the trailer hitch

Surround view camera

Function of the surround view camera

The surround view camera is a system that consists of four cameras. The cameras cover the immediate vehicle surroundings. The system assists you, for example, when parking or at exits with reduced visibility.

The surround view camera is only an aid. It is not a substitute for you paying attention to the surroundings. You are always responsible for safe maneuvering and parking. Make sure that there are no persons, animals or objects etc. in the maneuvering area while maneuvering and parking in parking spaces. The system evaluates images from the following cameras:

• Rear view camera
• Front camera
• Two side cameras in the outside mirrors

Views of the surround view camera

With the special equipment without rear sensors, only the front segments are shown in the left-hand image area, see example image "Top view, without rear sensors". Warnings are given only for the front area. You can select from different views:

Top view

Top view, with rear sensors

• 1 Yellow path marking the course the tires will take at the current steering position (dynamic)
• 2 Yellow guide line, vehicle width (driven surface) depending on the current steering angle (dynamic)
• 3 Marking at a distance of approximately 3.3 ft (1.0 m) (the rear-end doors can still be opened completely)
• 4 Red guide line at a distance of approximately 1.0 ft (0.3 m) from the rear area
• 5 Red guide lines at a distance of approximately 8 in (0.2 m) from the rear area, vehicle width including outside mirrors
• 6 Red warning display of Parking Assist PARKTRONIC: obstacles at a distance of approximately 1.3 ft (0.4 m) or less

Top view, without rear sensors

• 1 Yellow path marking the course the tires will take at the current steering position (dynamic)
• 2 Yellow guide line, vehicle width (driven surface) depending on the current steering angle (dynamic)
• 3 Red guide line at a distance of approximately 1.0 ft (0.3 m) from the rear area
• 4 Red guide lines at a distance of approximately 8 in (0.2 m) from the rear area, vehicle width including outside mirrors

When Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is operational and no object is detected, the segments of the warning display are shown in gray.

If the entire system fails, the segments of the warning display are shown in red. If the system fails at the rear, the segment display changes in the following ways:

• The rear segments are shown in red when backing up
• The rear segments are hidden when driving forwards

If Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is deactivated, the warning display fades out.

Guide lines

The guide lines in the multimedia system display show the distances to your vehicle. The distances only apply to road level. In trailer mode, the guide lines are shown at the level of the trailer hitch.

View of trailer (if trailer hitch is installed)

View of trailer (if trailer hitch is installed), with rear sensors

• 1 Yellow guide line, locating aid
• 2 Red guide line at a distance of approximately 1.0 ft (0.3 m) to the ball head of the trailer hitch
• 3 Ball head of the trailer hitch

Side view of the outside mirror cameras

Side view, with rear sensors

• 1 Path indicating the route the vehicle will take with the steering wheel in its current position
• 2 Yellow warning display of Parking Assist PARKTRONIC: obstacles at a distance of approximately 3.3 ft (1.0 m) or less
• 3 Your vehicle from above
• 4 Marker of the wheel contact points
• 5 Guide line of external vehicle dimensions with outside mirrors folded out

If the distance to the object lessens, the color of warning display 2 changes.

System failure

If there is no operational readiness, the following display appears in the multimedia system:

System limits

The surround view camera will not function or will only partially function in the following situations:

• If the front doors are open
• If the outside mirrors are folded in
• If there is heavy rain, snow or fog
• If the ambient light conditions are poor, e.g. at night
• If the area is illuminated with fluorescent lighting (the display may flicker)
• If the temperature changes very quickly, for example if you drive out of the cold into a heated garage in the winter
• If the ambient temperature is very high
• If the camera lens is covered, dirty or fogged up.
• If cameras, or vehicle components in which the cameras are installed, are damaged. In this event, have the cameras, their positions and their setting checked at a qualified specialist workshop.

Do not use the surround view camera under such circumstances. You could otherwise injure others or collide with objects when parking the vehicle. On vehicles with height-adjustable suspension, or if the vehicle is carrying a heavy load, leaving the standard height can result in inaccuracies in the guide lines and in the display of the generated images, depending on technical conditions. The field of vision and other functions of the camera system may be restricted due to additional attachments on the vehicle (e.g. loading tailgate).

The image from the surround view camera appears automatically in the multimedia system when the following conditions are fulfilled:

• The vehicle is switched on.
• The rear-end doors are opened.

In this way, the area behind the vehicle may be monitored. When the rear-end doors are closed, the image from the rear view camera is switched off for approximately ten seconds. See the notes on cleaning the surround view camera.

Selecting a view for the surround view camera

Requirements:

• The Auto. Rear View Cam. is activated in the multimedia system .
• Engage reverse gear.
• Select the desired view in the multimedia system.

Activating/deactivating maneuvering assistance

Multimedia system:

• Activate or deactivate Maneuvering Assistance.
• If maneuvering assistance is switched on and rear sensors are present, the following functions are active:
  • Drive Away Assist
  • Rear Cross Traffic Alert
• If the maneuvering assistant is activated and there are no rear sensors, Drive Away Assist is active but only works when driving forwards.

ATTENTION ASSIST

Function of ATTENTION ASSIST ATTENTION ASSIST: can assist you on long, monotonous journeys, e.g. on highways and trunk roads. If ATTENTION ASSIST detects indicators of fatigue or increased lapses in concentration on the part of the driver, it suggests taking a break. ATTENTION ASSIST is only an aid. It cannot always detect drowsiness or increased lapses in concentration in good time. The system is not a substitute for a well-rested and attentive driver. On long journeys, take regular and timely breaks that allow you to rest properly.

You can choose between two settings:

• Standard: normal system sensitivity
• Sensitive: higher system sensitivity.

The driver is warned earlier and the attention level detected by the system is adapted accordingly. If fatigue or increased lapses in concentration are detected, the Attention Assist: Take a Break!warning appears in the instrument cluster. You can acknowledge the message and take a break if necessary. If you do not take a break and ATTENTION ASSIST continues to detect increasing lapses in concentration, you will be warned again after a minimum of 15 minutes.

Instrument cluster with display (color)

You can have the following status information for ATTENTION ASSIST displayed in the Assistance menu of the on-board computer:

• The journey length since the last break
• The attention level determined by ATTENTION ASSIST:
  • The fuller the circle is, the higher the detected attention level is
  • The circle in the center of the display empties from the outside inwards as attentiveness decreases

Instrument cluster with display (black and white)

You can have the following status information for ATTENTION ASSIST displayed in the Assistance menu of the on-board computer:

• The journey length since the last break
• The attention level determined by ATTENTION ASSIST:
  • The fuller the bar is, the higher the detected attention level is
  • The bar empties as attentiveness decreases

If ATTENTION ASSIST cannot calculate the attention level and cannot issue a warning, the Attention Level message appears. If ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated, the symbol appears in the assistance graphic in the instrument cluster when the vehicle is running. ATTENTION ASSIST is activated automatically when the vehicle is restarted. The last selected sensitivity level remains stored.

System limits

ATTENTION ASSIST is active in the 37 mph (60 km/h) to 124 mph (200 km/h) speed range. The functionality of ATTENTION ASSIST is restricted, and warnings may be delayed or not occur at all, in the following situations:

• The journey lasts less than approximately 30 minutes
• The road condition is poor (uneven road surface or potholes)
• The vehicle is subjected to a strong crosswind
• You have a sporty driving style (high cornering speeds or high rates of acceleration)
• The time is set incorrectly
• You change lanes and vary your speed frequently in active driving situations

The ATTENTION ASSIST drowsiness or alertness assessment is deleted and restarted when continuing the journey in the following situations:

• You switch off the vehicle
• You unfasten your seat belt and open the driver's door (e.g. to change drivers or take a break)

 

Setting ATTENTION ASSIST

Multimedia system:

Setting options

• Select Standard, Sensitive or Off.

Blind Spot Assist

Function of Blind Spot Assist with exit warning: Blind Spot Assist uses two lateral, rear-facing radar sensors to monitor the area directly next to and at the side behind the vehicle.

• USA only: This device has been approved by the FCC as a "Vehicular Radar System". The radar sensor is intended for use in an automotive radar system only. Removal, tampering, or altering of the device will void any warranties, and is not permitted by the FCC. Do not tamper with, alter or use in any non-approved way. Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

	WARNING Risk of accident despite Blind Spot Assist
	Blind Spot Assist does not react to either stationary objects or vehicles approaching and overtaking you at a greatly different speed. Blind Spot Assist cannot warn drivers in these situations. Always pay careful attention to the traffic situation and maintain a safe distance at the side of the vehicle.

Blind Spot Assist is only an aid. It may fail to detect some vehicles and is no substitute for attentive driving. Ensure that there is sufficient distance to the side from other road users and obstacles. If a vehicle is detected above speeds of approximately 7.5 mph (12 km/h) and this vehicle subsequently enters the detection range directly next to your vehicle, the warning lamp in the outside mirror lights up red.

• When a trailer is connected, the radar sensor's field of vision may be impaired, thereby making limited monitoring possible. Always pay careful attention to the traffic situation and maintain a safe distance at the side of the vehicle.

If a vehicle is detected close to your vehicle in the lateral detection range and you switch on the turn signal indicator in the corresponding direction, a warning tone sounds. The red warning lamp in the outside mirror flashes. If the turn signal indicator remains switched on, all other detected vehicles are indicated only by the flashing of the red warning lamp. If you overtake a vehicle quickly, no warning is given.

Exit warning

The exit warning is an additional function of Blind Spot Assist and warns vehicle occupants when leaving the vehicle about any approaching vehicles.

	WARNING Risk of accident despite exit warning
	The exit warning neither reacts to stationary objects nor to persons or road users approaching you at a greatly differing speed. The exit warning cannot warn drivers in these situations. Always pay particular attention to the traffic situation when opening the doors and make sure there is sufficient clearance.

 

Overview
When the vehicle is stationary, an object is detected from behind in the detection range.	Red warning lamp in the outside mirror
When the vehicle is stationary, a door on the relevant side of the vehicle is opened. An object which is close to your vehicle is detected in the detection range	Collision warning

The exit warning function is only an aid and is no substitute for the attentiveness of the vehicle occupants. Responsibility lies with the vehicle occupants when opening doors and leaving the vehicle.

System limits

Blind Spot Assist and the exit warning function may be limited in the following situations:

• if there is dirt on the sensors or the sensors are obscured
• if there is poor visibility, e.g. due to fog, heavy rain, snow or spray
• if narrow vehicles are within the detection range, e.g. bicycles
• if lanes are very wide
• if lanes are very narrow
• if vehicles are not driving in the middle of their lane

Stationary or slow-moving objects are not displayed. Warnings may be issued in error when driving close to crash barriers or similar solid lane borders. Warnings may be interrupted when driving alongside long vehicles such as trucks for a prolonged time. Blind Spot Assist is not operational when reverse gear is engaged. The exit warning function may be limited in the following situations:

• when the sensor is blocked by adjacent vehicles in narrow parking spaces
• when people are approaching

Activating/deactivating Blind Spot Assist

Multimedia system:

• Activate or deactivate Blind Spot Assist.

Drive Away Assist

Function of Drive Away Assist

• Drive Away Assist is only available for vehicles with automatic transmission.
• If no rear sensors are installed, Drive Away Assist only works in the direction of travel forwards.

Drive Away Assist can reduce the severity of an impact when pulling away. If an obstacle is detected in the direction of travel, the vehicle's speed is briefly reduced to approximately 1 mph (2 km/h). If a critical situation is detected, a symbol appears on the camera image of the multimedia system.

	WARNING Risk of accident caused by limited detection performance of Drive Away Assist
	Drive Away Assist cannot always clearly identify objects and traffic situations. Always pay careful attention to the traffic situation; do not rely on Drive Away Assist alone. Be prepared to brake or swerve as necessary, provided the traffic situation permits and that it is safe to take evasive action.

Drive Away Assist is only an aid. It is not a substitute for your attention to the surroundings. You are always responsible for safe maneuvering, parking and exiting a parking space. Make sure that no persons, animals or objects etc. are in the path of your vehicle.

A risk of a collision may arise in the following situations, for example:

• If the driver uses the accelerator pedal instead of the brake pedal.
• If the wrong gear is selected.

The Drive Away Assist function is active under the following conditions:

• If Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is activated.
• Every time the gear is changed to R or D when the vehicle is at a standstill.
• If the detected obstacle is less than approximately 3.3 ft (1.0 m) away.
• The maneuvering assistant function is activated in the audio system

System limits

Drive Away Assist is unavailable on inclines and when driving with a trailer. If no rear sensors are installed, Drive Away Assist only works in the direction of travel forwards.

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Function of Rear Cross Traffic Alert

The system uses the radar sensors in the bumper. This way the area adjacent to the vehicle is continually monitored. If the radar sensors are obscured by vehicles or other objects, detection is not possible.

Vehicles with Blind Spot Assist: drivers can also be warned of any crossing traffic when backing out of a parking space. If a vehicle is detected, the warning lamp in the outside mirror on the corresponding side lights up red. If it detects a critical situation, a warning tone also sounds.

Vehicles with Blind Spot Assist and Parking Assist PARKTRONIC: drivers can also be warned of any crossing traffic when backing out of a parking space. If a critical situation is detected, a warning symbol appears on the camera image of the audio system. If the driver does not respond to the warning, the vehicle's brakes can be applied automatically. In this case, a warning tone sounds.

The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function is active under the following conditions:

• Blind Spot Assist is activated.
• Reverse gear is engaged or the vehicle is backing up at walking pace.
• The maneuvering assistance function is activated in the audio system.

The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function is unavailable when the vehicle is being driven with a trailer.

Lane Keeping Assist and Active Lane Keeping Assist

Function of Lane Keeping Assist

Lane Keeping Assist monitors the area in front of your vehicle with multifunction camera 1. It serves to protect you against unintentionally leaving your lane. You may also be warned by a noticeable vibration in the steering wheel or by a warning tone and by the status symbol flashing on the instrument cluster. The function is available in the speed range between approximately 40 mph (60 km/h) and 100 mph (160 km/h). The warning will be issued when the following conditions are met at the same time:

• If Lane Keeping Assist detects lane markings.
• If a front wheel drives over lane markings.

You can activate and deactivate the Lane Keeping Assist warning. If you fail to adapt your driving style, Lane Keeping Assist can neither reduce the risk of accident nor override the laws of physics. It cannot take into account road, weather or traffic conditions. Lane Keeping Assist is only an aid and is not intended to keep the vehicle in the lane without the driver's cooperation. You are responsible for the distance to the vehicle in front, for vehicle speed, braking in good time and for staying in your lane.

System limits

The system may be impaired or may not function in the following situations:

• If there is poor visibility, e.g. due to insufficient illumination of the road, if there are highly variable shade conditions or in rain, snow, fog or spray.
• Glare from oncoming traffic, direct sunlight or reflections.
• There is dirt on the windshield in the vicinity of the multifunction camera or the camera is fogged up, damaged or obscured.
• No lane markings or several unclear lane markings are present for one lane, e.g. in a construction area.
• If the lane markings are worn away, dark or covered up.
• If the distance to the vehicle in front is too short and thus the lane markings cannot be detected.
• The lane markings change quickly, e.g. lanes branch off, cross one another or merge.
• The road is very narrow and winding.

Functions of Active Lane Keeping Assist

Active Lane Keeping Assist monitors the area in front of your vehicle by means of multifunction camera 1. It serves to protect you against unintentionally leaving your lane. You may also be warned by a noticeable vibration in the steering wheel or by a warning tone and by the status symbol flashing in the instrument cluster. In addition, you may be guided back into your lane by a lanecorrecting brake application. A corresponding message appears in the instrument cluster. The warning is issued when the following conditions are met at the same time:

• The driving system detects lane markings.
• If a front wheel drives over lane markings.

A lane-correcting brake application occurs when the following conditions are met:

• Active Lane Keeping Assist detects lane markings on both sides of the vehicle.
• A front wheel drives over a solid lane marking.

A corresponding message appears in the instrument cluster. The brake application is available in the speed range between approximately 40 mph (60 km/h) and 100 mph (160 km/h). You can either deactivate the Active Lane Keeping Assist warning or switch off the system completely.

If you fail to adapt your driving style, Active Lane Keeping Assist can neither reduce the risk of an accident nor override the laws of physics. It cannot take into account road, weather or traffic conditions. The driving system is an aid for when you unintentionally leave or cross the lane and not a system for automatically keeping to the lane. You are responsible for the distance to the vehicle in front, for vehicle speed, braking in good time and for staying in your lane.

 

If a lane-correcting brake application from Active Lane Keeping Assist occurs, display 1 appears in the instrument cluster display.

System limits

No lane-correcting brake application from Active Lane Keeping Assist occurs in the following situations:

• You clearly and actively steer, brake or accelerate.
• You switch on the turn signal.
• A driving safety system intervenes, e.g. ESP® or Active Brake Assist.
• You have adopted a sporty driving style with high cornering speeds or high rates of acceleration.
• ESP® has been switched off.
• When driving with a trailer, the electrical connection to the trailer has been correctly established.
• If a loss of tire pressure or a malfunctioning tire has been detected and displayed.

The system may be impaired or may not function in the following situations:

• If there is poor visibility, e.g. due to insufficient illumination of the road, if there are highly variable shade conditions or in rain, snow, fog or spray.
• Glare from oncoming traffic, direct sunlight or reflections.
• There is dirt on the windshield in the vicinity of the multifunction camera or the camera is fogged up, damaged or obscured.
• No or several unclear lane markings are present for one lane, e.g. in a construction area.
• If the lane markings are worn away, dark or covered up.
• The distance to the vehicle in front is too short and thus the lane markings cannot be detected.
• The lane markings change quickly, e.g. lanes branch off, cross one another or merge.
• The roadway is very narrow and winding.

Activating/deactivating Lane Keeping Assist or Active Lane Keeping Assist

Multimedia system:

• Select Lane Keeping Assist or Active Lane Keeping Assist.
• Activate or deactivate the function.
• Select Warning and activate or deactivate.