2022 S-Class Saloon October MBUX

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S-Class
Operator’s Manual

Front passenger airbag warning
& WARNING Risk of injury or death due to an enabled co-driver airbag
If the co-driver airbag is enabled, a child on the co-driver seat may be struck by the codriver airbag during an accident. # NEVER use a rearward- facing child
restraint system on a seat with an ENABLED FRONT AIRBAG. DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the CHILD can occur. Observe the chapter “Children in the vehicle”.

Welcome to the world of Mercedes-Benz
Before your first drive, please read this Owner’s Manual carefully and familiarise yourself with your vehicle. For your own safety and a longer service life of the vehicle, follow the instructions and warning notices in this Owner’s Manual. Disregarding them may lead to damage to the vehicle or injury to people.
The standard equipment and product description of your vehicle may vary and depends on the following factors:
R Model
R Order
R National version
R Availability
Your vehicle may therefore differ from that shown in the descriptions and illustrations in individual cases.
The illustrations in this Owner’s Manual show a left-hand drive vehicle. On right-hand drive vehicles, the layout of vehicle parts and controls differs accordingly.

Mercedes-Benz is constantly developing its vehicles further. Mercedes-Benz therefore reserves the right to introduce changes in the following areas:
R Design
R Equipment
R Technical features
The following documents are components of the vehicle:
R Digital Owner’s Manual
R Printed Owner’s Manual
R Service Booklet
R Supplementary manuals relating to specific equipment
R Supplementary documents
Keep these documents in the vehicle at all times. Ensure that all documents are in the vehicle or passed on in the event of sale or rental.

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2 Contents

Symbols …………………………………………………. 5
At a glance ……………………………………………… 6 Cockpit ………………………………………………….. 6 Cockpit (plug-in hybrid) …………………………….. 8 Indicator and warning lamps (standard) ……… 10 Indicator and warning lamps (with driver camera) ……………………………………………….. 12 Overhead control panel …………………………… 14 Door operating unit and seat adjustment ……. 16 Control settings in the rear passenger compartment ………………………………………… 18 Emergencies and breakdowns ………………….. 20
Digital Owner’s Manual …………………………… 22 Calling up the Digital Owner’s Manual ………… 22
General notes ……………………………………….. 23 Protection of the environment ………………….. 23 Take-back of end-of-life vehicles ……………….. 23 Mercedes-Benz GenuineParts …………………… 24 Owner’s Manual …………………………………….. 25 Touch-sensitive controls ………………………….. 25

Mercedes me App ………………………………….. 26 Operating safety …………………………………….. 26 Notes on assembling the number plate on the front licence plate holder ……………………. 30 Declarations of conformity and notes on driving in different countries …………………….. 30 Diagnostics connection …………………………… 34 Qualified specialist workshop …………………… 35 Vehicle registration ………………………………… 35 Correct use of the vehicle ……………………….. 35 Information on the REACH regulation …………. 36 Notes for persons with electronic medical aids …………………………………………………….. 36 Implied warranty ……………………………………. 37 QR code for rescue card …………………………. 37 Data storage …………………………………………. 37 Copyright ……………………………………………… 40
Occupant safety …………………………………….. 41 Brief overview of most important points ……… 41 Information on the automatic functions of the restraint system ……………………………….. 48 Purpose and function of the restraint system ……………………………………………………… 52 Seat belts …………………………………………….. 58

Airbags ………………………………………………… 58
Safely transporting children in the vehicle …… 60 Brief overview of most important points ……… 60 Important safety notes ……………………………. 61 Suitable child restraint systems for the transport of children ………………………………. 67 Suitable seats for attaching child restraint systems ……………………………………………….. 70 Securing the child restraint system ……………. 73 Child safety locks …………………………………… 77
Opening and closing ……………………………….. 80 Key ……………………………………………………… 80 Doors …………………………………………………… 84 Boot …………………………………………………….. 91 Side windows ………………………………………… 97 Sliding sunroof …………………………………….. 101 Roller sunblinds ……………………………………. 106 Anti-theft protection ……………………………… 108
Seats and stowing ………………………………… 111 Notes on the correct driver’s seat position .. 111

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Notes on grab handles ………………………….. 111 Seats …………………………………………………. 112 Steering wheel …………………………………….. 132 Easy entry and exit feature …………………….. 134 Memory function ………………………………….. 135 Memory function in the rear compartment .. 137 Stowage areas …………………………………….. 139 Sockets ………………………………………………. 149 Coolbox ……………………………………………… 151 Wireless charging of the mobile phone and connection with the exterior aerial …….. 154 Fitting and removing floor mats ………………. 156
Light and sight …………………………………….. 158 Exterior lighting ……………………………………. 158 Interior lighting …………………………………….. 167 Windscreen wipers and windscreen washer system …………………………………….. 170 Mirrors ……………………………………………….. 173 Area permeable to radio waves on the windscreen …………………………………………. 176 Infrared-reflective windscreen function …….. 177

Climate control ……………………………………. 178 Overview of climate control systems ………… 178 Operating the climate control system ………. 180
Driving and parking ………………………………. 194 Driving ……………………………………………….. 194 DYNAMIC SELECT button ………………………. 212 Automatic transmission …………………………. 216 Function of 4MATIC ………………………………. 220 Refuelling ……………………………………………. 221 Charging the high-voltage battery (plug-in hybrid) ……………………………………………….. 228 Parking ………………………………………………. 245 Driving and driving safety systems …………… 251 Trailer hitch …………………………………………. 322 Bicycle rack function …………………………….. 328 Vehicle towing instructions …………………….. 331
Driver’s display ……………………………………. 332 Notes on the driver’s display ………………….. 332 Notes on the 3D driver display ………………… 332 Operating the driver’s display …………………. 332 Driver display menus …………………………….. 333 Head-up display …………………………………… 334

Vehicles with a 48 V on-board electrical system ……………………………………………….. 339 Function of the power meter …………………… 339 Overview of status displays on the driver’s display ……………………………………………….. 339
MBUX Voice Assistant …………………………… 341 Notes on operating safety ……………………… 341 Operation ……………………………………………. 341 Using MBUX voice assistant effectively …….. 343 Essential voice commands …………………….. 344
MBUX multimedia system ………………………. 349 Overview and operation …………………………. 349 System settings …………………………………… 370 AMG TRACK PACE ………………………………… 375 Plug-in hybrid settings …………………………… 380 Navigation and traffic ……………………………. 381 Telephone …………………………………………… 391 Mercedes me Apps ………………………………. 394 Mercedes- Benz emergency call system ……. 404 Radio, media & TV ………………………………… 411 Sound settings …………………………………….. 417

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Maintenance and care …………………………… 418 ASSYST PLUS service interval display ………. 418 Maintenance Management …………………….. 419 Telediagnostics ……………………………………. 419 Engine compartment …………………………….. 420 Cleaning and care ………………………………… 426
Breakdown assistance …………………………… 435 Emergency ………………………………………….. 435 Flat tyre ……………………………………………… 437 Battery (vehicle) …………………………………… 442 Tow-starting or towing away …………………… 450 Electrical fuses …………………………………….. 457
Wheels and tyres ………………………………….. 462 Notes on noise or unusual handling characteristics …………………………………………… 462 Notes on regularly inspecting wheels and tyres ………………………………………………….. 462 Notes on snow chains …………………………… 462 Activating or deactivating snow chain mode …………………………………………………. 463 Tyre pressure ………………………………………. 463 Wheel change ……………………………………… 467

Emergency spare wheel …………………………. 476
Technical data ……………………………………… 478 Notes on technical data ………………………… 478 On- board electronics …………………………….. 478 Regulatory radio information ………………….. 480 Vehicle identification plate, VIN and engine number overview ………………………… 485 Operating fluids ……………………………………. 486 Vehicle data ………………………………………… 495 Trailer hitch …………………………………………. 498
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps …………………………………………………. 501 Display messages …………………………………. 501 Warning and indicator lamps ………………….. 579
Index …………………………………………………. 600

In this Owner’s Manual, you will find the following symbols:
& WARNING Danger due to not observing the warning notices
Warning notices draw your attention to hazards that may endanger your health or life, or the health or life of others. # Observe the warning notices.
+ ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Environmental damage due to failure to observe environmental notes
Environmental notes include information on environmentally responsible behaviour or environmentally responsible disposal. # Observe environmental notes.

Observe notes on material damage.

% These symbols indicate useful instructions or further information that could be helpful to you.

Instruction

(/ page) Further information on a topic

Display Display in the central display

4 Highest menu level, which is to be selected in the multimedia system

5

Relevant submenus, which are to be

selected in the multimedia system

Indicates a cause

• NOTE Damage to property due to failure to observe notes on material damage
  Notes on material damage inform you of risks which may lead to your vehicle being damaged.

Symbols 5

6 At a glance ­ Cockpit Left-hand-drive vehicles

1 Light switch 2 Steering wheel gearshift paddles 3 Combination switch 4 Driver’s display 5 DIRECT SELECT lever 6 ü Start/stop button
è ECO start/stop function 7 Central display 8 Glove compartment 9 Stowage compartment A Switch panel for:
÷ DYNAMIC SELECT button c Active Parking Assist & Switching the stationary heater on/off Quick vehicle access ú Fingerprint sensor

At a glance ­ Cockpit 7

158

Ü Switching the MBUX multimedia system

349

218

on/off

160

a Switching sound on/off

349

332

ø Adjusting the volume

349

216 B £ Hazard warning light system

161

197 C Control panel for the MBUX multimedia system

356

206 D Adjusts the steering wheel

132

349

ý Switches the steering wheel heater on/off

142 E Control panel:

142

Driver’s display

133

332

214

I Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC and variable limiter

264

309 F Diagnostics connection

34

190 G M Opens the bonnet

421

H ! Electric parking brake

246

349

8 At a glance ­ Cockpit (plug-in hybrid) Left-hand-drive vehicles

1 ± Increases recuperation 2 Driver’s display:
õ Operational readiness Power meter Trip computer ECO Assist 3 q Reduces recuperation

At a glance ­ Cockpit (plug-in hybrid) 9

209 4 Central display:

Plug-in hybrid settings

332

Energy flow display

339 5 Sets charging times

332 6 ÷ DYNAMIC SELECT button

210 7 ° Haptic accelerator pedal

209 8 6 Depressurises the fuel tank

380

381

380

212

212

221

10 At a glance ­ Indicator and warning lamps (standard) Standard driver’s display

1 #! Turn signal lights 2 ï Trailer hitch 3 ä Suspension (red)
ä Suspension (yellow) 4 # Electrical fault 5 Ù Power steering (red)
Ù Power steering (yellow) Ù Rear-axle steering (red) Ù Rear-axle steering (yellow) 6 6 Restraint system 7 ü Seat belt 8 L Distance warning 9 ! ABS A h Tyre pressure monitoring system B ; Engine diagnostics C å ESP® OFF

At a glance ­ Indicator and warning lamps (standard) 11

160

÷ ESP®

584 D % Diesel engine: preglow

593 E ÿ Coolant temperature

593 F Coolant temperature display

587 G ! Electric parking brake (yellow)

584 H ! Electric parking brake (red)

584 I J Brakes (red)

584

J Brakes (yellow)

584 J 8 Reserve fuel with fuel filler flap location

582

indicator

582 K Fuel level

593 L K High beam

593

L Low beam

598

T Parking lights

587 M R Rear fog light

N H Mercedes-Benz emergency call system 593

593

587

590

590

590

590

587

160

158

158

159

597

12 At a glance ­ Indicator and warning lamps (with driver camera) Driver’s display with driver camera

1 #! Turn signal lights 2 ü Seat belt 3 L Distance warning 4 6 Restraint system 5 h Tyre pressure monitoring system 6 å ESP® OFF
÷ ESP® 7 ! ABS 8 % Diesel engine: preglow 9 ÿ Coolant temperature A Coolant temperature display B ! Electric parking brake (yellow) C ! Electric parking brake (red) D J Brakes (red)
J Brakes (yellow) E 8 Reserve fuel with fuel filler flap location
indicator

At a glance ­ Indicator and warning lamps (with driver camera) 13

160 F Fuel level

582 G R Rear fog light

593 H K High beam

582

L Low beam

598

T Parking lights

593 I H Mercedes-Benz emergency call system

593 J ï Trailer hitch

593 K # Electrical fault

L ; Engine diagnostics

587 M Ù Power steering (red)

Ù Power steering (yellow)

590

Ù Rear-axle steering (red)

590

Ù Rear-axle steering (yellow)

590 N ä Suspension (red)

590

ä Suspension (yellow)

587

159

160

158

158

597

584

587

587

584

584

584

584

593

593

14 At a glance ­ Overhead control panel

1 Sun visors

2 c Switches the front interior lighting on/off

3 u Switches the rear interior lighting on/off

4 ; me button

5 D Opens/closes the panorama sliding sun- roof rear roller sunblind

6 | Switches automatic interior lighting con-

trol on/off

7 G SOS button

At a glance ­ Overhead control panel 15

8 Switches the right-hand reading lamp on/off

167

167 9 3 Opens/closes the panorama sliding sun-

101

167

roof

394

3 Opens/closes the panorama sliding sun-

101

roof front roller sunblind

101 A PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamps

46

167 B Inside rear-view mirror C Switches the left-hand reading lamp on/off

175

167

394

16 At a glance ­ Door operating unit and seat adjustment

1 ß Ü Locks/unlocks the vehicle

2 Adjusts the seats electrically

3 w Switches the seat heating on/off

4 s Switches the seat ventilation on/off

5 w Adjusts the front passenger seat from

the driver’s seat

6 V Operates the memory function

7 Í Operates the outside mirrors

8 W Opens/closes the right side window

9 W Opens/closes the rear right side window

At a glance ­ Door operating unit and seat adjustment 17

85 A p Opens/closes the boot lid

91

112 B D Rear-window roller sunblind

107

130 C S Child safety lock for the rear side win-

79

131

dows

114 D Opens the door

85

E W Opens/closes the rear left side window

97

136 F W Opens/closes the left side window

97

173 G Adjusting the head restraints

123

97 H Seat adjustment using the multimedia system

127

97

18 At a glance ­ Control settings in the rear passenger compartment

1 Climate control rear operating unit

2 Electronics compartment in the centre console

230 V socket

3 V Selects the front passenger seat

4 s Switches the rear seat ventilation on/off

5 w Switches the rear seat heating on/off

6 Adjusts the rear seats electrically

At a glance ­ Control settings in the rear passenger compartment 19

179 7 V Memory function in the rear compartment

150 8 Stowage box in the seat backrest

115

Refrigerator box

131 9 Stowage compartment in the rear armrest

130 A MBUX rear tablet bracket 116 B Cup holder

138

151

20 At a glance ­ Emergencies and breakdowns

1 B-pillar with: QR code for accessing the rescue card
2 Safety vests 3 ; me button
G SOS button 4 To check and top up operating fluids
Starting assistance 5 Tow-starting or towing away 6 Flat tyre 7 £ Hazard warning light system

At a glance ­ Emergencies and breakdowns 21

8 Fire extinguisher

37 9 Fuel filler flap with:

435

information label on fuel type

394

information label on tyre pressure

394

QR code for accessing the rescue card

486 A Tow-starting or towing away

448 B First-aid kit (soft sided)

452 C TIREFIT kit

437 D Warning triangle

161

436

221

464

37

452

436

438

435

22 Digital Owner’s Manual
Calling up the Digital Owner’s Manual
Multimedia system: 4 © 5 Settings 5 Info 5 Owner’s Manual 5 Open Digital Owner’s Manual
The Digital Owner’s Manual describes the functions and operation of the vehicle and the multimedia system.

Select one of the following menu items in the Digital Owner’s Manual:

R Quick start: find the first steps towards adjusting your seat (driver’s side).
R Tips: find information that prepares you for certain everyday situations with your vehicle.
R Animations: watch animations of the vehicle functions.
R Messages: receive additional information about the messages in the driver’s display.
R Language: select the language for the Digital Owner’s Manual.

You can search for keywords using the search field Search, in order to find quick answers to questions about the operation of the vehicle.
1 Menu 2 Search 3 Back 4 Contents section

Some sections in the Digital Owner’s Manual, suchas warning notes, can be expanded and collapsed.
Additional methods of calling up the Digital Owner’s Manual:
Driver’s display: call up brief information as display messages in the driver’s display
MBUX Voice Assistant: call up via the voice control system
Global search: call up search results for contents of the Digital Owner’s Manual in the home screen
For safety reasons, the Digital Owner’s Manual is deactivated while driving.

Protection of the environment
+ ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Environmental damage due to operating conditions and personal driving style
The pollutant emission of the vehicle is directly related to the way you operate the vehicle.
Operate your vehicle in an environmentally responsible manner to help protect the environment. Please observe the following recommendations on operating conditions and personal driving style.
Operating conditions:

Make sure that the tyre pressure is correct.

Do not carry any unnecessary weight (e.g. roof luggage racks once you no

longer need them).

Adhere to 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 suitable distance from the vehicle in front.

Avoid frequent, sudden acceleration and braking.

Change gear in good time and use each gear only up to Ô of its maximum

engine speed.

Switch off the vehicle in stationary traffic, e.g. by using the ECO

start/stop function.

Drive in a fuel-efficient manner. Observe the ECO display for an economical

driving style.

General notes 23
Plug-in hybrid
+ ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Environmental pollution caused by irresponsible disposal of the high-voltage battery
A high-voltage battery contains materials which are harmful to the environment. # Dispose of faulty high-voltage batteries
at a qualified specialist workshop.
Take-back of end-of-life vehicles
EU countries only: Mercedes-Benz will take back your end-of-life vehicle for environment-friendly disposal in accordance with the European Union (EU) End- OfLife Vehicles Directive. A network of vehicle take-back points and dismantlers has been established for you to return your vehicle. You can leave it at any of these points free of charge. This makes an important contribution to closing the recycling circle and conserving resources.

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For further information about the recycling and disposal of end-of-life vehicles, and the take-back conditions, please visit the national MercedesBenz website for your country.
Mercedes-Benz GenuineParts
+ ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Environmental damage caused by not using recycled reconditioned components
MercedesBenz AG offers recycled reconditioned components and parts with the same quality as new parts. The same entitlement from the implied warranty is valid as for new parts. # Recycled reconditioned components and
parts from MercedesBenz AG.

• NOTE Impairment of the operating efficiency of the restraint systems from installing accessory parts or from repairs or welding
  Airbags and seat belt tensioners, as well as control units and sensors for the restraint systems, may be installed in the following areas of your vehicle:
  R doors
  R door pillars
  R Sill
  R Seats
  R Cockpit
  R Driver’s display
  R Centre console
  R lateral roof frame

  Do not install accessory parts such as audio systems in these areas.

  Do not carry out repairs or welding.

  Have accessories retrofitted at a qualified specialist workshop.

You could jeopardise the operating safety of your vehicle if you use parts, tyres and wheels as well as accessories relevant to safety that have not been approved by Mercedes-Benz. Safety-critical systems (e.g. the brake system) may malfunction. Use only Mercedes-Benz GenuineParts or parts of equal quality. Use only tyres, wheels and accessory parts that have been specifically approved for your vehicle model.
Mercedes-Benz tests original parts and conversion parts and accessory parts that have been specifically approved for your vehicle model for their reliability, safety and suitability. Despite ongoing market research, Mercedes-Benz is unable to assess other parts. Mercedes-Benz therefore accepts 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 centre.
Certain parts are officially approved for installation or modification only if they comply with legal requirements. All Mercedes-Benz GenuineParts meet the approval requirements. The use of nonapproved parts may invalidate the vehicle’s general operating permit.

This is the case in the following situations: R The vehicle type is different from that for
which the vehicle’s general operating permit was granted. R Other road users could be endangered. R The exhaust gas or noise level gets worse.
Always specify the vehicle identification number (VIN) (/ page 485) when ordering MercedesBenz GenuineParts.
Owner’s Manual This Owner’s Manual and the Digital Owner’s Manual in the vehicle describe the following models and the standard and special equipment for your vehicle: R The models and the standard and special
equipment available at the time of this Owner’s Manual going to press. R The models and the standard and special equipment only available in certain countries.

R The models and the standard and special equipment, which will only be available at a later date.
Note that your vehicle may not be fitted with all features described. This is also the case for systems relevant to safety. Therefore, the equipment on your vehicle may differ from that in the descriptions and illustrations.
The original purchase agreement for your vehicle contains a list of the equipment in your vehicle at the time of delivery.
Should you have any questions concerning equipment and operation, please consult a MercedesBenz Service Centre.
% Please note that all speed specifications in these operating instructions are approximate and the values are subject to a certain tolerance.
The Owner’s Manual, Supplement, further supplementary documents and Service Booklet are important documents and should be kept in the vehicle.

General notes 25
Touch-sensitive controls
In addition to conventional switches and buttons, your vehicle is equipped with touch-sensitive controls.
These are located in the following areas of your vehicle:
R Roof and door control panel
R Climate control
R Steering wheel
R MBUX multimedia system
The controls have touch-sensitive user interface surfaces. The surfaces are controlled by pressing or swiping to adjust settings or to trigger functions, forexample.
In the area of the touchscreen, you also receive haptic feedback in the form of a pulse or a vibration, or the surface structure changes on the touch- sensitive user interface surface, forexample.

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You receive haptic feedback in the following situations, forexample:
R When pressing a button on the user interface surface
R When scrolling in a list or table
R When reaching a new area on the user interface surface, e.g. a pop-up window
When handling touch-sensitive user interface surfaces, observe the following points to avoid problems operating:
R Do not affix stickers orsimilar objects on the surfaces
R Keep the surfaces protected from moisture and wet conditions.
R Keep the surfaces free of dust and dirt (/ page 432).
Some touch-sensitive control elements have a symbol and integrated indicator lamps. When operating, make sure to press on the symbol of the control element.

Mercedes me App Notes about the on-demand feature
You can also activate various functions (ondemand feature) subsequently via Mercedes me after purchasing your vehicle. Information is available at any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Activating on-demand feature using Mercedes me
Requirements: R The vehicle has a wireless connection. R The vehicle is linked to the Mercedes me user
account.
Ordering and activating on-demand feature # Add the desired on-demand feature for the
vehicle to the shopping basket in the Mercedes me Store. # Complete the order. The on-demand feature is activated when operating the vehicle.

Speeding up activation # Switch the vehicle off and lock it. # Unlock the vehicle after about two minutes
and switch on the vehicle. The on-demand feature has been activated. For some features, a notification also appears in the vehicle’s multimedia system.
If the activation was not successful, repeat the process.
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 or any required repairs carried out in a qualified workshop.

& WARNING Risk of accident or injury due to improper modifications to electronic components
Modifications to electronic components, their software or wiring can impair their functionality and/or the functionality of other networked components or safety-relevant systems.
This can endanger the vehicle’s operating safety.

You must not tamper with wiring, electronic components, or their software.

Always have work on electrical and electronic devices carried out at a

qualified specialist workshop.
If you modify the on-board electronics, the general operating permit is rendered invalid.
Observe the “On-board electronics” section in “Technical data”.

& WARNING Risk of fire due to flammable material coming into contact with hot parts of the exhaust system
If combustible materials, e.g. leaves, grass or twigs, come into contact with hot parts of the exhaust system, they may ignite.

When driving off-road or on unpaved surfaces, check the underside of the

vehicle at regular intervals.

In particular, remove any trapped parts of plants or other flammable

material.

If damage should occur, immediately inform a qualified specialist workshop.

General notes 27

• 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:
  R the vehicle becomes grounded, e.g. on a high kerb or an unpaved road
  R the vehicle is driven too fast over an obstacle, e.g. a kerb, speed bump or pothole
  R a heavy object strikes the underbody or suspension components
  In situations such as these, damage to the body, underbody, suspension components, wheels or tyres 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 panelling is damaged, flammable materials such as leaves, grass or twigs can collect between the underbody and the underbody panelling. These materials may

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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.
or

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.
Plug-in hybrid Hybrid vehicles have an internal-combustion engine and at least one electric motor. The energy supply for operating the vehicle electrically is provided by the high-voltage on-board electrical system.

& DANGER Risk of death and fire due to modified and/or damaged components of the high-voltage on-board electrical system
The vehicle’s high-voltage on-board electrical system is under high voltage. If you modify component parts in the vehicle’s high-voltage on-board electrical system or touch damaged component parts, you may be electrocuted. In addition, modified and/or damaged components may cause a fire.
In the event of an accident or impact to the vehicle underbody, components of the highvoltage electrical system may be damaged although the damage is not visible.

Never make any modifications to the high-voltage on-board electrical system.

Do not switch on or use the vehicle if its high-voltage on-board electrical

system components have been modified or damaged.

Never touch damaged components of the high-voltage on-board electrical

system.

After an accident, do not touch any components of the high-voltage on-board

electrical system.

After an accident, have the vehicle transported away.

Have the components of the high-voltage on-board electrical system checked

at a qualified specialist workshop and replaced if necessary.
The components of the vehicle’s high-voltage onboard electrical system are marked with yellow warning stickers. The cables of the high-voltage on-board electrical system are orange.

General notes 29

High-voltage components that can become very hot are marked with an additional warning sticker:
Example

vehicles with hybrid systems generate significantly less noise than vehicles with internal-combustion engines.
When you are driving in electric mode, the vehicle may not be heard by other road users due to the significantly lower noise generated.
For this reason the vehicle is equipped with a sound generator, which serves as an acoustic vehicle alerting system (AVAS). This protective equipment is prescribed by law.
The outside sound produced by the sound generator (AVAS) can be heard in the passenger compartment at low speeds and does not represent a malfunction.
Vehicles with a 48 V on-board electrical system
& DANGER Risk of fatal injury by touching damaged high-voltage components
Vehicles with a 48 V on-board electrical system contain individual high- voltage components. These high-voltage components are under high voltage.

If you modify component parts of these highvoltage components or touch damaged component parts, you may be electrocuted.
High voltage components may be damaged in an accident, although the damage may not be visible.

Never perform modifications to component parts of high-voltage components.

Never touch damaged component parts of high-voltage components.

Never touch component parts of highvoltage components after an accident.

Vehicles with a 48 V on-board electrical system contain high-voltage components. These components are marked with a high-voltage label:

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All work on high voltage components must be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
Notes on assembling the number plate on the front licence plate holder * NOTE Malfunctions and system failures
due to incorrect assembly of the licence plate on the front licence plate holder If the licence plate is incorrectly assembled on the front licence plate holder, sensors, cameras or driving and safety systems may malfunction or fail.

Observe the following points when assembling the licence plate on the front licence plate holder: # Assemble the licence plate directly on
the licence plate holder without advertising media or other holders. # Assemble the licence plate so that it does not protrude above or to the side of the licence plate adapter.
Declarations of conformity and notes on driving in different countries Electromagnetic compatibility
The electromagnetic compatibility of the vehicle components has been checked and certified according to the currently valid version of Regulation UN-R 10.

National information for components subject to radio regulations
Only for EU and EFTA countries and countries that recognise the EU manufacturer’s declaration of conformity:
The following information applies to all wireless components of the vehicle and of the information systems and communication devices integrated in the vehicle: The manufacturers of the wireless components ensure that all wireless components installed in the vehicle comply with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full texts of the EU declarations of conformity are available at the following web address: https://moba.i.mercedes-benz.com/markets/ ece-row/baix/cars /certificates-of-conformity/ en_GB/index.html

ing approval from the Communica-tions Ministry, because of concern about wireless interference.
For the United Kingdom only:

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You can obtain further information from a Mercedes-Benz service centre.
For Israel only: It is prohibited to make any change to a vehicleinstalled radio component that could affect the wireless specifications of the device, including software changes, replacement of the original antenna, or adding the option to connect the device to an external antenna, without first obtain-

The following information applies to all wireless components of the vehicle and of the information systems and communication devices integrated in the vehicle:
The manufacturers of the radio components declare that all radio equipment installed in the vehicle is in compliance with the relevant statutory requirements. The full texts of the declarations of conformity are available at the following web address:
https://moba.i.mercedes-benz.com/markets/ ece-row/baix/cars/certificates-of- conformity/ en_GB/index.html

For Brazil only: Note on two-way radio systems in the vehicle:

32 General notes These systems are not protected against harmful interference and must not cause interference in properly approved systems. For Jamaica only: All wireless vehicle components have received type approval from the SMA. For Nigeria only:
Connection and use of the radio communications equipment in this vehicle is permitted by the Nigerian Communications Commission

For Russia only:
The manufacturers of the wireless components installed in the vehicle hereby declare that all wireless components installed in the vehicle comply with the technical regulations for two-way radios. You can obtain further information from a Mercedes-Benz service centre. For Ukraine only:

The manufacturers of the wireless components installed in the vehicle hereby declare that the wireless components installed in the vehicle comply with the technical regulations for two-way radios. You can obtain further information from a Mercedes-Benz service centre.
Jack
Copy and translation of the original declaration of conformity: EC declaration of conformity 1. The undersigned, representing Manufacturer: BRANO a.s. 747 41 Hradec nad Moravicí, Opavská 1000, The Czech Republic ID No.: 64-387-5933 VAT No.: CZ64-387-5933 herewith declares under our sole responsibility that the product:

2. a) Name: Jack Type, Number: A) A 164 580 02 18, A 166 580 01 18 B) A 240 580 00 18 C) A 639 580 02 18 D) A 639 580 03 18 E) A 910 580 00 00 F) A 247 580 00 00, A 293 580 00 00 G) A 247 580 01 00, A 293 580 01 00 H) A 247 580 02 00, A 293 580 02 00 Year of manufacture: 2022 Complies with all relevant provisions Directive No. 2006/42/EC b) Description and purpose of use: Car jack is intended solely for lifting of the concrete car, in accordance with the instruction label on the car jack.

3. References of harmonized and other standards or specifications
   ISO 4063, EN ISO 14341-A, AS 2693, DBL 8230.10, DBL 7382.20, DBL 7392.10, DBL 8451.15, MBN 10435,
   Technical documentation of the product is stored at the premise of the manufacturer. The person responsible for assembling the technical documentation of the product: Head of the Technical Department Brano a.s.

4. Hradec nad Moravicí
   Place

5. 14.03.2022
   Date
   Dipl. Engineer Michal Koberský
   [Signature] Director SBU-CJ

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TIREFIT kit
Copy and translation of the original declaration of conformity: EC declaration of conformity In accordance with EC Directive 2006/42/EC We hereby declare that the product Product designation: Daimler electric air pump Model designation: 0872, DT/UW 200077 – IBKLK2P MB part no.: A 000 583 9204 complies with the following relevant regulations: 2014/30/EU Applied harmonised standards, in particular: DIN EN 55014-1: 2017 DIN EN 55014-2: 2015 Manufacturer: Dunlop Tech GmbH Address: Offenbacher Landstrasse. 8, 63456 Hanau Authorised representative: IMS dept. Date: March 2020

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Signature: IMS-AE, IMS-AE-L
Diagnostics connection 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 only be connected 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 only use and connect products approved by a Mercedes-Benz service centre.

& 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 jeopardises 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 fit 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.
Please also note the information about the 12 V battery and short-distance trips in the “Driving and Parking” chapter (/ page 201).

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Connecting and using another device with the diagnostics connection can have the following effects:
R Malfunctions in the vehicle system
R Permanent damage to vehicle components
Please refer to the warranty terms and conditions for this matter.
Moreover, 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.
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 safety-relevant work.
Always have the following work carried out on your vehicle at a qualified specialist workshop:
R Safety-relevant work

R Service and maintenance work R Repair work R Modifications as well as installations and con-
versions R Work on electronic components R Plug-in hybrid: work on the hybrid system R Vehicles with 48 V on-board electrical system:
work on the high-voltage component of the 48 V on-board electrical system
MercedesBenz recommends a MercedesBenz service centre.
Vehicle registration Mercedes-Benz may ask its service centres 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 Mercedes-Benz has your registration data.

It is possible that your vehicle has not yet been registered in your name in the following cases:
R if your vehicle was not purchased at an authorised specialist dealer.
R if your vehicle has not yet been examined at a Mercedes-Benz service centre.
It is advisable to register your vehicle with a Mercedes-Benz service centre.
Inform Mercedes-Benz as soon as possible about any change in address or vehicle ownership. You can do this at a Mercedes-Benz service centre, for example.
Correct use of the vehicle
If you remove any warning stickers, you or others could fail to recognise certain dangers. Leave warning stickers in position.
Observe the following information in particular when driving your vehicle:
R the safety notes in this Owner’s Manual, vehicle-specific supplements and further supplementary documents

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R technical data for the vehicle
R traffic rules and regulations
R laws and safety standards pertaining to motor vehicles
Information on the REACH regulation
EU and EFTA countries only:
the REACH regulation (Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006, Article 33) stipulates a duty to supply information about substances of very high concern (SVHCs).
MercedesBenz AG acts to the best of its knowledge to prevent these SVHCs from being used and to enable customers to safely handle these substances. There are SVHCs known to MercedesBenz AG, according to supplier information and internal product information, found in individual components of this vehicle in quantities of over 0.1 percent by weight.
Further information can be obtained at the following addresses:
R https://reach.daimler.com/de/home/

R https://reach.daimler.com/en/home/
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 installed in the vehicle that, regardless of the operating status of the 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 area of the seats, depending on the vehicle equipment.
For this reason, the following can occur in isolated cases, depending on the aids used:
R Medical aids malfunctioning
R 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.
Plug-in hybrid
When charging the high-voltage battery, keep a distance of at least an arm’s length between the medical aid and the following components:
R the power supply equipment
This includes charging stations in the form of a wallbox or a public charging point, for example.
R vehicle components carrying live voltage
This includes the charging cable and the charging control box, for example.
Only have repairs and maintenance work in the area of the following components carried out at a qualified specialist workshop:
R vehicle components carrying live voltage
R transmission aerials
R multimedia system and sound system
If you have any queries or suggestions, consult a qualified specialist workshop.

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Implied 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.
  This damage is not covered either by the Mercedes-Benz implied warranty or by the New or Used-Vehicle Warranty.

  Follow the instructions in these operating instructions on proper operation

  of your vehicle as well as on possible vehicle damage.
  QR code for rescue card
  QR codes are attached in the fuel filler flap and on the opposite side on the B-pillar. In the event of an accident, rescue services can use the QR code to quickly find the appropriate rescue card for your vehicle. The current rescue card contains the most important information about your vehicle (e.g. the routing of the electric lines) in compact form.

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 fitted in your vehicle. Control units process data which, forexample, they receive from vehicle sensors, generate themselves or exchange between themselves. Some control units are required for the safe operation of your vehicle, some assist you when driving, suchas 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 operating instructions. 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, forexample, governmental authorities to determine the identity of the owner. There are other possibilities to use data collected from the vehicle to identify the owner or driver, suchas the licence 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, forexample, your driving behaviour, 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. Forexample, this may be the case during the investigation of a criminal offence.

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Governmental entities are themselves, in individual cases and within the applicable legal framework, authorised 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 airbag control unit, forexample.
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, forexample:
R vehicle status information suchas the speed, longitudinal acceleration, lateral acceleration, number of wheel revolutions or the fastened seat belts display
R ambient conditions, suchas temperature, rain sensor or distance sensor
Generally, the use of these data is temporary; they will not be stored beyond the period of operation and will only be processed within the vehicle itself. Control units often contain data memories for vehicle keys, forexample. 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 faults.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the following data are stored:
R operating status of system components, suchas fill levels, tyre pressure or battery status
R malfunctions or faults in important system components, suchas lights or brakes
R system reactions in special driving situations, suchas airbag deployment or the intervention of stability control systems
R information on events leading to vehicle damage
In certain cases, it may be required to store data that would have otherwise been used only temporarily. This may be the case if the vehicle has detected a malfunction, forexample.
If you use services, suchas 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, suchas workshops

and manufacturers or third parties, suchas 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, these data, in particular information about component loads, technical events, malfunctions and other faults may be transmitted along with the vehicle identification number to the manufacturer. Furthermore, the manufacturer is subject to product liability. For this reason the manufacturer also uses operational data from the vehicle, forexample, for recalls. These data can also be used to examine the customer’s warranty and guarantee claims.
Fault memories in the vehicle can be reset by a service outlet or at your request as part of repair or maintenance work.

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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, forexample:
R seat and steering wheel positions
R suspension and climate control settings
R individual settings, suchas 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, forexample:
R multimedia data, suchas music, films or photos for playback in an integrated multimedia system
R address book data for use in connection with an integrated hands-free system or an integrated navigation system
R entered navigation destinations
R data about 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, suchas a smartphone, USB flash drive or MP3 player. If you have entered these data yourself, you can delete them at any time.
This data is 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 accordingly equipped, 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. Images and audio from the smartphone can be output via the multimedia system. Certain information is simultaneously transferred to your smartphone. Depending on the type and integration, thisincludes position data, day/night mode and other general vehicle statuses. For more information please consult the Owner’s Manual of the vehicle/infotainment system.

This integration allows the use of selected smartphone apps, suchas navigation or music player apps. There is no further interaction between the smartphone and the vehicle; in particular, vehicle data is not directly accessible. 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, it enables data to be exchanged between your vehicle and additional 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, forexample, a smartphone. Online functions can be used via the wireless network connection. This includes online services and applications/apps provided to you by the manufacturer or by other providers.

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Manufacturer’s services Regarding the manufacturer’s online services, the individual functions are described by the manufacturer in a suitable place, forexample, in the Owner’s Manual or on the manufacturer’s website, where the relevant data protection information is also given. Personal data may be used for the provision of online services. Data are exchanged via a secure connection, suchas 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, forexample, 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, suchas an emergency call system.
Third party services 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.
Data protection rights
Depending on your country or the equipment and range of functions of your vehicle as well as the services you use and the services on offer, 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 officers.
At a workshop, forexample, 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.

Copyright
Information on licences for free and open-source software used in your vehicle can be found on the data carrier in your vehicle document wallet and with updates on the following website:
https://www.mercedes-benz.com/opensource

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Brief overview of most important points
Basic information
Make sure that the following prerequisites in particular have been met so that the components of the restraint system are able to provide the intended level of protection:
R Sit correctly (/ page 42).
R Fasten the seat belt correctly (/ page 43).
– Function of the ü seat belt warning lamp (/ page 45).
– Function of the rear seat belt status display (/ page 45).
R The 6 restraint system warning lamp is not lit up after the self-test (/ page 44).
R The PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamps display the correct status of the front passenger airbag (/ page 46).
For clear understanding The chapter “Occupant safety” includes information on equipment, functions and behaviours that contribute directly to safety of vehicle occupants.

The information is structured as follows:
R The most important information in brief: in this chapter, you are provided with an overview of the relationship between the restraint system and the correct behaviour of all vehicle occupants.
R Specific information: in further sections of the chapter “Occupant safety”, you can find specific information on the equipment and functions of the restraint system.
R Keyword directory: you can also find certain subjects in this Owner’s Manual using the keyword directory.
Information on the following subjects, among others, are not provided in the chapter “Occupant safety”:
R Children in the vehicle (/ page 60)
R Driving and driving safety systems (/ page 251)
R Stowage areas (/ page 139)

Defining generic terms clearly
In this Owner’s Manual, the following generic terms are used:
R Occupant safety: comprises the components and system functions which help to minimise, as much as possible, the stresses on and consequences for vehicle occupants during an accident.
R Restraint system: comprises those components which, along with the vehicle structure, help prevent vehicle occupants from potentially coming into contact with parts of the vehicle interior. The seat belts and airbags, for example, are components of the restraint system.
R Child restraint system: you can find all information on this subject in the chapter “Children in the vehicle” (/ page 60).
Be diligent For the components of the restraint system to provide the intended level of protection, it is essential that your posture is correct and that the seat belt is correctly fastened.

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Bear in mind that negligence when adjusting your sitting position and fastening the seat belt may have serious consequences. Be diligent and make sure that all vehicle occupants are sitting correctly and have fastened their seat belts properly before starting every journey.
Information on the correct seat position
The seat position must be correct in order for the components of the restraint system to provide the intended level of protection.
The seat position influences both the protection provided by the seat belt and the additional protection provided by the airbag.
A correct seat position in which the seat is nearly perfectly upright and a correctly fastened seat belt reduce the risks posed by the airbag when it is deployed.
Keep space considerations in mind when choosing a seat. With the seat in the correct, nearly upright position, your head should not touch the roof.

& WARNING Risk of injury or death due to an incorrect seat position
If you deviate from the correct seat position, the airbag cannot provide its intended protective function.
Each vehicle occupant must make sure of the following.

Put the seat in the correct position.

Fasten seat belts correctly. Pregnant women must take particular care to

ensure that the lap belt never lies across the abdomen.

Observe the following information.

In order for the restraint system to provide the intended level of protection, observe the following information:
R Before starting your journey, adjust your seat correctly (/ page 111).
When doing so, make sure you are able to fasten your seat belt correctly. The shoulder belt strap must be routed forward from the seat belt outlet over the centre of your shoulder.

R Keep your distance from the airbags, especially the front airbags. Set the driver’s seat and front passenger seat as far back as possible while making sure the seat belt is fastened correctly.
R If persons are sitting on the rear seats, vehicle occupants should maintain an sufficient distance to the parts of the vehicle interior in front of them.
R Make sure there are no people, animals or objects between the vehicle occupants and an airbag.
R If you are the driver, observe the following information on the correct position of the driver’s seat (/ page 111).
Only hold the steering wheel by the steering wheel rim. This allows the driver’s airbag to fully deploy.
R Assume a nearly upright sitting posture, with your buttocks positioned as far back as possible in the gap between the seat cushion and the seat backrest.
Your back must lie as flatly and as firmly as possible against the seat backrest.

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R While driving, do not lean forward and do not lean against the door or side window. You may otherwise be in the deployment area of the airbags.
R Sit with their feet resting on the floor, if possible. Your thighs are slightly supported by the seat cushion Do not put your feet on the cockpit, for example. Your feet may otherwise be in the deployment area of the airbag.
R Fasten the seat belt correctly.
Notes on wearing the seat belt correctly
Always fasten your seat belt correctly before starting a journey. A seat belt can only provide the best level of protection if it is worn correctly.
& 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.
& WARNING Risk of injury or death when additional restraint systems are not used for persons with a smaller stature
Persons under 1.50 m tall cannot wear the seat belt correctly without a suitable additional restraint system.

Always secure persons under 1.50 m tall in a suitable restraint system.

Each vehicle occupant must observe the following notes in particular:
R The seat belt must not be twisted.
R The shoulder belt strap must be routed forward from the seat belt outlet over the centre of your shoulder.

R The shoulder belt strap should neither touch your neck nor be routed under your arm or behind your back.
R The lap belt must be routed as low down across the hips as possible.
In addition, push the lap belt down as far as possible across your hips and pull tight with the shoulder belt strap. Never route the lap belt across your abdomen.
Pregnant women must also take particular care with this.
R After being tightened, the shoulder belt strap and lap belt must fit snugly against the body.
R Avoid wearing bulky clothing, e.g. a winter coat.
R Never route the seat belt across sharp, pointed, abrasive or fragile objects.
R Only one person should use each seat belt at any one time.
R Never secure objects with a seat belt if the seat belt is also being used by one of the vehicle’s occupants.

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Also ensure that no objects, e.g. a cushion, are ever placed between a person and the seat.
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. Vehicles with illuminated design seat belt buckles: the illumination on the seat belt buckle does not indicate that the seat belt buckle is functioning correctly.

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 seat belt tensioner.

  Only buckle the seat belts as intended.

  Function of the restraint system warning lamp
  When the vehicle is switched on, a self-test is performed, during which the 6 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.

A malfunction has occurred in the restraint system if:
R the 6 restraint system warning lamp does not light up when the vehicle is switched on
R the 6 restraint system warning lamp lights up continuously or repeatedly during a journey
If components of the restraint system have been deployed, the 6 restraint system warning lamp lights up continuously.
& WARNING Risk of injury due to malfunctions in the restraint system
Components in the restraint system may be activated unintentionally or not deploy as intended in an accident.

Have the restraint system checked and repaired immediately at a qualified

specialist workshop.

& DANGER Risk of fatal injury due to malfunctioning automatic high-voltage emergency shutoff
In the event of an accident, the high-voltage on-board electrical system may not be deactivated as intended.
You may receive an electric shock if you touch the damaged components of the high-voltage on-board electrical system.

Have the automatic high-voltage emergency shutoff checked and repaired

immediately at a qualified specialist workshop.

After an accident, switch off the vehicle immediately.

Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the vehicle towed to a qualified specialist workshop.

Plug-in hybrid vehicles: if the restraint system is malfunctioning, the automatic high voltage emergency shutoff may not function.

Function of the seat belt warning lamp
The ü seat belt warning lamp in the driver’s display is a reminder that all vehicle occupants must wear their seat belts correctly.

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In addition, a warning tone may sound. As soon as the driver and front passenger fasten their seat belts, the seat belt warning goes out.
Function of the rear seat belt status display
The rear seat belt status display in the driver’s display is a reminder that all vehicle occupants must wear their seat belts correctly. In addition, a warning tone may sound. If a person unfastens a seat belt in the rear passenger compartment while the vehicle is motion, the rear seat belt status display appears again.
Display in the driver’s display Every time the vehicle is switched on, the rear seat belt status display informs you for a certain amount of time which rear seat belt is not fastened.

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You can determine the status of the rear seat belt by the colour of the seat symbol in the driver’s display as follows: R Grey: the rear seat belt is not fastened. R Green: the seat belt tongue of a rear seat belt
is engaged in the seat belt buckle of the displayed seat. R Red: the person in the rear seat has unfastened their seatbelt.

Function of the PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamps (front passenger airbag)
The PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamps display the status of the front passenger airbag. If the front passenger seat is occupied or a child restraint system is fitted on the front passenger seat, you must make sure both before, and also during the journey, that the status of the front passenger airbag is correct for the situation.

& WARNING Risk of potentially fatal injuries due to objects trapped under the front passenger seat
Objects trapped under the front passenger seat may interfere with the function of the automatic front passenger airbag shutoff or damage the system.

Do not stow any objects under the front passenger seat.

When the front passenger seat is occupied, ensure that no objects have

become trapped beneath the front passenger seat.
Self-test: when the vehicle is switched on, both the PASSENGER AIR BAG ON and OFF indicator lamps light up simultaneously for several seconds.
After the self-test, you can determine the status of the front passenger airbag as follows:
R Front passenger airbag disabled: PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF lights up continuously.
The front passenger airbag will not be deployed in the event of an accident. If

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PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF is lit, no one may use the front passenger seat.
If a rearward-facing child restraint system is fitted on the front passenger seat, PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF must be lit continuously.
R Front passenger airbag enabled: PASSENGER AIR BAG ON lights up for up to 60 seconds or until both the PASSENGER AIR BAG ON and OFF indicator lamps go out.
The front passenger airbag may be deployed during an accident. If the front passenger airbag is in this status, no rearward-facing child restraint system may be fitted on the front passenger seat.
% If you are driving with a child in the vehicle, observe the information in the chapter “Children in the vehicle” (/ page 60)
& WARNING Risk of injury or death due to a disabled front passenger airbag
The front passenger airbag is disabled when the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is lit.

A person in the front passenger seat could then, for example, come into contact with the vehicle interior, especially if the person is sitting too close to the cockpit.
If the front passenger seat is occupied, always ensure that:
R the classification of the person in the front passenger seat is correct and the front passenger airbag is enabled or disabled in accordance with the person in the front passenger seat.
R the front passenger seat has been moved as far back as possible.
R the person is seated correctly.

Both before and during the journey, ensure that the status of the front

passenger airbag is correct.
Malfunction of the automatic front passenger airbag shutoff The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp and the 6 restraint system indicator lamp light up simultaneously.

In this case, no one may use the front passenger seat and no child restraint system may be fitted on the front passenger seat.
Have the automatic front passenger airbag shutoff checked and repaired immediately at a qualified specialist workshop.
Be sure to also observe the following further related subjects:
R Child restraint system on the front passenger seat (/ page 64)
R Suitable positioning of the child restraint system (/ page 70)
Disabling or enabling the front passenger airbag
The automatic front passenger airbag shutoff can disable or enable the front passenger airbag according to the situation.
This happens automatically as a result of the classification of the person or child restraint system on the front passenger seat.
You cannot manually disable or enable the front passenger airbag.

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Also observe the following information: R The status of the front passenger airbag, see
“Function of the PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamps” (/ page 46) R Notes on using the automatic front passenger airbag shutoff, see “Information on the automatic front passenger airbag shutoff” (/ page 48) R If you are driving with a child in the vehicle, observe the chapter “Children in the vehicle” (/ page 60)
Information on the child restraint system
When fitting a child restraint system, observe the notes in “Children in the vehicle” (/ page 60).

Notes on the child restraint system on the front passenger seat
& WARNING Risk of injury or death due to an enabled co-driver airbag
If the co-driver airbag is enabled, a child on the co-driver seat may be struck by the codriver airbag during an accident.

NEVER use a rearward-facing child restraint system on a seat with an ENABLED

FRONT AIRBAG. DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the CHILD can occur.
Also pay particular attention to the notes on rearward-facing or forward- facing child restraint systems on the front passenger seat (/ page 64).
Notes for vehicles with belt airbag If you fit a child restraint system on the left or right rear seat, pay particular attention to the information on the belt airbag in the rear seat belt: (/ page 58).

Information on the automatic functions of the restraint system
Function of the automatic front passenger airbag shutoff
A person on the front passenger seat must observe the following information:
R Sit correctly (/ page 42).
R Fasten the seat belt correctly (/ page 43).
The automatic front passenger airbag shutoff can disable or enable the front passenger airbag according to the situation.
Make sure you observe the following information:
R Status of the front passenger airbag, see “Function of the PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamps” (/ page 46).
R When fitting a child restraint system to the front passenger seat, observe the vehicle-specific information (/ page 64).

Status of the front passenger airbag in relation to the stature of the person:
R Front passenger airbag disabled: PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF lights up continuously.
The front passenger airbag will not be deployed in the event of an accident. If PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF is lit, no one may use the front passenger seat.
R Front passenger airbag enabled: PASSENGER AIR BAG ON lights up for up to 60 seconds or until both the PASSENGER AIR BAG ON and OFF indicator lamps go out.
The front passenger airbag may be deployed during an accident. Observe the following information on the correct seat position (/ page 42).
Vehicles with rear seats: a person of smaller stature should use a rear seat.

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System limits
The front passenger airbag may otherwise be disabled by mistake, for example, in the following situation:
R The front passenger transfers their weight by supporting themselves on a vehicle armrest.
R The front passenger sits in such a way that their weight is raised from the seat surface.

• NOTE Deployment of components of the restraint system when the front passenger seat is unoccupied
  In an accident, the components of the restraint system may deploy unnecessarily on the front passenger side if:
  R There are heavy objects on the front passenger seat.
  R The seat belt tongue is engaged in the seat belt buckle of the front passenger seat and the front passenger seat is unoccupied.

  Stow objects in a suitable place.

Only one person should use each seat belt at any one time.

Depending on the detected accident situation, the window airbag on the front passenger side may deploy. The airbag is deployed regardless of whether the front passenger seat is occupied.
Function of PRE-SAFE® (anticipatory occupant protection)
PRE-SAFE® is able to detect certain critical driving situations and implement pre-emptive measures to protect the vehicle occupants. PRE-SAFE® can implement the following measures independently of each other:
R Tightening the seat belts on the driver’s seat and front passenger seat.
R Closing the side windows.
R Vehicles with sliding sunroof: closing the sliding sunroof.
R Vehicles with memory function: moving the front passenger seat to a more favourable seat position.

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R Vehicles with memory function in the rear compartment: moving the outer rear seats to a more favourable seat position.
R Vehicles with multicontour seat: increasing the lateral support by inflating the seat side bolsters of the seat backrest.
R PRE-SAFE® Sound: provided that the multimedia system is switched on, generating a brief noise signal to stimulate the innate protective mechanism of a person’s hearing.

• NOTE Damage caused by objects in the footwell or behind the seat
  The automatic adjustment of the seat position may result in damage to the seat and/or the object. # Stow objects in a suitable place.
  Reversing the PRE-SAFE® system measures
  If an accident did not occur, the pre-emptive measures that were taken are reversed. You will need to perform certain settings yourself.

If the seat belt pre-tensioning is not reduced, move the seat backrest back

slightly. The locking mechanism releases.
Function of PRE-SAFE® PLUS (anticipatory occupant protection plus)
PRE-SAFE® PLUS can detect certain impacts, particularly an imminent rear impact, and take preemptive measures to protect the vehicle occupants. These measures cannot necessarily prevent an imminent impact.
PRE-SAFE® PLUS can implement the following measures independently of each other:
R Tightening the seat belts on the driver’s seat and front passenger seat.
R Activating the rear hazard warning lights at a higher flashing frequency.
R Increasing brake pressure when the vehicle is stationary. This brake application is cancelled automatically when the vehicle pulls away.
If an accident did not occur, the pre-emptive measures that were taken are reversed.

System limits The system will not initiate any action in the following situations: R when reversing
or R when the vehicle is towing a trailer and there
is a risk of a rear impact
The system will not initiate any braking application in the following situations: R whilst driving
or R when entering or exiting a parking space while
using Active Parking Assist
Function of PRE-SAFE® Impulse Side
If an imminent side impact is detected, PRESAFE® Impulse Side can pre- emptively move the front seat vehicle occupant’s upper body towards the centre of the vehicle. It does this by rapidly inflating an air cushion in the outer seat side bolster of the seat backrest on the side on which the

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impact is anticipated. This increases the distance between the door and the vehicle occupant.
Vehicles with E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL: the body can also be slightly raised.
If PRE-SAFE® Impulse Side has been deployed or is faulty, the PRE-SAFE impulse side inoperative See Owner’s Manual(/ page 502) display message appears.
Seat belt adjustment function
Vehicles with PRE-SAFE®: after you have fastened the seat belt of the front seat, it may adjust itself against your body by pulling at the shoulder until somewhat tight. Do not hold the seat belt tightly while it is adjusting.
This function is a reminder that all vehicle occupants must wear their seat belts correctly.
You can activate and deactivate the seat belt adjustment function using the multimedia system (/ page 51).

Activating/deactivating seat belt adjustment via the multimedia system
Multimedia system: 4 © 5 Settings 5 Vehicle 5 Occupant protection

Activate or deactivate Belt adjustment.

Function of the rear seat belt feeder
The seat belt feeder for the rear seat helps you fasten your seat belt. When the door is closed, the seat belt feeder extends. % If the vehicle is equipped with the MBUX Inte-
rior Assistant, the seat belt feeder can extend when you reach for the seat belt tongue. The seat belt feeder retracts again in the following cases: R the seat belt tongue is engaged in the seat belt buckle R the seat belt tongue is not engaged in the seat belt buckle within a certain time R the respective door is opened

R a certain speed is exceeded after pulling away
& WARNING Risk of injury or death due to an extended seat belt extender while the vehicle is in motion
If the seat belt does not sit correctly on the body, it cannot perform its intended protective function.

Always ensure that the seat belt extender is retracted while the vehicle is

in motion.
If the seat belt feeder does not automatically retract, you must push it back by hand against the resistance all the way to the stop before starting the vehicle.
You can deactivate the seat belt feeder. Activate the child safety lock for the rear side windows (/ page 79).
When fitting a child restraint system to the rear seat, observe the vehicle- specific information (/ page 60).

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Overview of the 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:
R automatic braking (post-collision brake)
R activating the hazard warning lights
R triggering an automatic emergency call (/ page 405)
R switching off the engine
To start the vehicle again, switch the vehicle off and on once more (/ page 197). Depending on the type and severity of the accident, you may no longer be able to start the vehicle.
R switching off the fuel supply
R Plug-in hybrid: switching off the hybrid system and high-voltage on-board electrical system
R unlocking the vehicle doors
R lowering the side windows
R displaying the emergency guide in the central display

R switching on the interior lighting
Function of the post-collision brake after an accident
Depending on the accident situation, the post-collision brake can minimise the severity of a further collision or even avoid it. If an accident is detected, the post-collision brake can initiate 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: R braking more strongly than automatic braking R fully depressing the accelerator pedal with
force

Purpose and function of the restraint system
Overview of deployment situations (restraint system)
Make sure that the following prerequisites in particular have been met so that the components of the restraint system are able to provide the intended level of protection:
R Sit correctly (/ page 42).
R Fasten the seat belt correctly (/ page 43).
– Function of the seat belt warning lamp (/ page 45).
– Function of the rear seat belt status display (/ page 45).
R The 6 restraint system warning lamp is not lit up after the self-test (/ page 44).
R The PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamps display the correct status of the front passenger airbag (/ page 46).

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Depending on the detected deployment situation, the components of the restraint system can be activated or deployed independently of each other:
R Seat belt tensioner: frontal impact, rear impact, side impact, rollover
R Driver’s airbag, front passenger airbag: frontal impact
R Knee airbag: frontal impact
R Side airbag: side impact
R Centre airbag in the driver’s seat backrest: side impact, rollover
R Window airbag: side impact, rollover, frontal impact
R Belt airbag in the rear seat belt: frontal impact
R PRE-SAFE® Impulse Side: side impact
The installation location of an airbag is identified by the AIRBAG symbol (/ page 58).
Observe the information on the function of the restraint system (/ page 53).

Information on how the restraint system works
How the restraint system functions depends on the severity of the impact detected and the apparent type of accident.
For more information about types of accidents, see “Overview of deployment situations” (/ page 52).
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 must take place in good time at the start of the collision.
Factors which can only be seen and measured after a collision has occurred cannot play a decisive role in airbag deployment. Nor do they provide an indication of airbag deployment.
The vehicle may be deformed significantly without an airbag 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 airbag may be deployed even though the vehicle suffers only minor defor-

mation. If very rigid vehicle parts such as longitudinal members are hit, this may result in sufficiently high levels of vehicle deceleration.
Depending on the apparent type of accident and the detected deployment situation, seat belt tensioners and/or airbags supplement the protection offered by a correctly worn seat belt.
When enabled, an airbag can provide additional protection for the respective vehicle occupant.
Potential protection provided by each airbag:
R Knee airbag: thigh, knee and lower leg
R Driver’s airbag, front passenger airbag: head and ribcage
R Window airbag: head
R Side airbag: ribcage, also pelvis for front seat occupants
R Centre airbag: head and ribcage
However, no system available today can completely eliminate injuries and fatalities in every accident situation. In particular, the seat belt and airbag generally do not protect against objects penetrating the vehicle from the outside. It is also

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not possible to completely rule out the risk of injury caused by the airbag deploying.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the vehicle towed to a qualified specialist workshop after an accident. Take this into account, particularly if a seat belt tensioner is triggered or an airbag deployed.
If the seat belt tensioners are triggered or an airbag is deployed, you will hear a bang, and a small amount of powder may also be released:
R The bang will not generally affect your hearing.
R 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.

Information on the limited protection provided by the restraint system
Risk due to the incorrect behaviour of vehicle occupants
Every vehicle occupant must make sure of the following in particular:
R They observe the information on the correct seat position (/ page 42).
R There are no heavy, sharp-edged or fragile objects in the pockets of their clothing. Store such objects in a suitable place.
& WARNING Risk of injury or death due to incorrect seat position
The seat belt will not offer the intended level of protection if you have not moved the seat backrest to an almost vertical position.
In particular, you may slip under the seatbelt and injure yourself.

Adjust the seat properly before beginning your journey.

Always ensure that the seat backrest is in an almost vertical position and

that

the shoulder section of your seat belt is routed across the centre of your shoulder.
Risk due to objects in the vehicle interior
Every vehicle occupant must make sure of the following in particular:
R They observe the information on the correct seat position (/ page 42).
R There are no objects between the seat, door and door pillar (B-pillar).
R There are no hard objects, e.g. coat hangers, hanging on the grab handles or coat hooks.
R There are no heavy, sharp-edged or fragile objects in the pockets of their clothing. Store such objects in a suitable place.
& WARNING Risk of injury or death due to blocked seat belt buckle or seat belt anchorage
Objects next to the front seat that block the seat belt buckle or the moving seat belt

anchorage on the front seat impair the function of the seat belt tensioners.

Before starting the journey, make sure that there are no objects around the

seat belt buckle or between the front seat and door.
& 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.

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The installation location of an airbag is identified by the AIRBAG (/ page 58) symbol.
Observe the following information:
R Notes on loading the vehicle (/ page 139)
R Information on the centre airbag in the driver’s seat backrest (/ page 59)
Risk due to fitting accessories Do not attach 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.

& WARNING Risk of injury or death due to unsuitable protective covers
Due to unsuitable protective covers, the airbags cannot protect vehicle occupants as they are designed to do.

You should only use protective covers that have been approved for the

corresponding seat by Mercedes-Benz.
In addition, the function of the automatic front passenger airbag shutoff could be restricted due to an unsuitable protective cover. If the front passenger seat is occupied, ensure that the PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamps display the correct status of the front passenger airbag (/ page 46).

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Risk due to pets in the vehicle interior
& 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 press buttons or switches, for instance.
An animal may:
R activate vehicle equipment and become trapped, for example
R switch systems on or off and endanger other road users
Unsecured animals may be thrown about the vehicle in the event of an accident, or sudden steering and braking manoeuvres, and injure vehicle occupants.

Never leave animals unattended in the vehicle.

Always correctly secure animals while driving, e.g. using a suitable animal

carrier.

Risk due to modification, damage or wear to the components of 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 modify the vehicle to accommodate a person with disabilities, contact a qualified specialist workshop.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use driving aids which have been approved for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz.

& WARNING Risk of injury or death due to damaged or modified seat belts
Seat belts cannot provide protection in the following situations:
R the seat belt is damaged, has been modified, is extremely dirty, bleached or dyed
R the seat belt buckle is damaged or extremely dirty
R modifications have been made to the seat belt tensioner, 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 seat belt tensioners could accidentally trigger or fail to function as intended.

Never modify the seat belt system, for example the seat belt, seat belt

buckle, seat belt tensioner, 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.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use seat belts which have been approved for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz.
& WARNING Risk of injury due to modifications to the cover of an airbag
If you modify the cover of an airbag or affix objects such as stickers to it, the airbag can 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 airbag is identified by the AIRBAG symbol (/ page 58).

& 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.
Risk due to components of the restraint system which have already been deployed Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the vehicle towed to a qualified specialist workshop after an accident.
& WARNING Risk of burns from hot airbag components
The airbag parts are hot after an airbag has been deployed.

Do not touch the airbag parts.

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Have a deployed airbag replaced at a qualified specialist workshop as soon

as possible.
& 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 airbags replaced immediately.
& WARNING Risk of injury or death from deployed pyrotechnic seat belt tensioners
Pyrotechnic seat belt tensioners that have been deployed are no longer operational and are unable to perform their intended protective function. # Therefore, have deployed pyrotechnic
seat belt tensioners immediately

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replaced at a qualified specialist workshop.
Seat belts Information on the belt airbag in the rear seat belt
The BELTBAG identification indicates that a rear seat belt is equipped with a belt airbag. When activated, the belt airbag increases the protected area of the vehicle occupant’s ribcage.
& WARNING Risk of injury or death due to use of a non-approved child restraint system
In an accident, the belt airbag may damage a non-approved child restraint system or a child restraint system which has not been approved for use in conjunction with the belt airbag. For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only use a child restraint system which has been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz in combination with a belt airbag.

Information on child restraint systems (/ page 69).
Straightening out a twisted rear seat belt with a belt airbag
If the rear seat belt with a belt airbag is twisted, you must straighten it out before fastening the seat belt tongue. # Slide the seat belt tongue upward to the seat
belt outlet and hold it. # Pull out the seat belt completely and hold it.
The seat belt tongue is now at the more narrow part of the seat belt strap. # Turn the seat belt strap in the seat belt tongue slit until it is in the correct position. # Slide the seat belt tongue downward and allow the seat belt to retract completely.
Releasing seat belts

Press the release button in the seat belt buckle and guide the seat belt

back with the seat belt tongue.

• 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.
  Airbags Overview of airbags
  Driver’s/front passenger seat: 1 Knee airbag

2 Driver’s airbag 3 Front passenger airbag 4 Window airbag 5 Side airbag 6 Centre airbag1

1. Only for certain countries.

bol M indicates the installation location for certain airbags. Observe the information in “Overview of deployment situations” (/ page 52).
Information on the centre airbag in the driver’s seat backrest
When triggered, the centre airbag deploys between the front seats. Do not stow any objects in the deployment area of the centre airbag. Observe the notes on loading the vehicle (/ page 139).

Rear seats: 4 Window airbag 7 Side airbag
The installation location of an airbag is identified by the AIRBAG symbol. An additional arrow sym-

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Brief overview of most important points Safely transporting children in the vehicle
Always observe the following when transporting children: R Never leave children unattended in the vehicle
(/ page 62).

R Secure children up to a height of 1.50 m on the respective seat (see illustration above) properly with a suitable and approved child restraint system (/ page 67), and secure small children in a rearward-facing child restraint system.
R Observe the child restraint system manufacturer’s installation instructions.
Left/right rear seat (preferred seats)
Preferred securing system: ® ISOFIX mounting bracket (/ page 70)
or ° iSize mounting bracket (/ page 71)
and
¯ Also secure Top Tether if present (/ page 76).
Alternative securing system: 7 Vehicle seat belt ¯ Additionally attach Top Tether if recom-
mended by the manufacturer of the child restraint system (/ page 76).

The following child restraint systems within the Universal category are approved: U, UF, i-U, IUF. Observe the other alternatives for use (/ page 70).
Front passenger seat
Securing system: 7 Vehicle seat belt
Be sure to observe:
R If the front passenger seat is occupied, ensure that the status of the front passenger airbag is correct for the current situation (/ page 46).
The following child restraint systems within the Universal category are approved: U(), UF. Observe the other alternatives for use (/ page 72).
() rearward-facing child restraint system only in combination with automatic airbag shutoff
Centre rear seat
Securing system: 7 Vehicle seat belt

The following belt-secured child restraint systems within the Universal category are approved: U, UF. Observe the other alternatives for use (/ page 77).
Important safety notes
Basic information
Be diligent Bear in mind that negligence when securing a child in the child restraint system may have serious consequences. Always be diligent in securing a child carefully before every journey.
Never allow babies and children to travel sitting on the lap of another vehicle occupant.
To improve protection for children younger than 12 years old or under 1.50 m in height, Mercedes-Benz recommends you observe the following information:
R Always secure the child in a child restraint system suitable for this Mercedes-Benz vehicle.
R The child restraint system must be appropriate to the age, weight and size of the child.

R The vehicle seat must be suitable for the child restraint system to be fitted:
– ISOFIX mounting brackets: (/ page 70)
– iSize mounting brackets: (/ page 71)
– Securing with the vehicle seat belt: (/ page 72)
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 that you fit a child restraint system to a rear seat.
The generic term child restraint system
The generic term child restraint system is used in this Owner’s Manual. A child restraint system is, for example:
R a baby car seat
R a rearward-facing child seat
R a forward-facing child seat
R a child booster seat ­ Mercedes-Benz recommends using a child booster seat with a backrest and seat belt guide.

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Observe laws and legal requirements Always observe the legal requirements when using a child restraint system in the vehicle.
Make sure that the child restraint system is approved in accordance with the valid test specifications and guidelines. Further information can be obtained at a qualified specialist workshop. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this purpose.
Securing systems for child restraint systems in the vehicle
Only use the following securing systems for child restraint systems:
R the ISOFIX or i-Size mounting brackets
R the vehicle’s seat belt system
R the Top Tether anchorages
Simply attaching to the ISOFIX mounting brackets or iSize mounting brackets on the vehicle can reduce the risk of fitting the child restraint system incorrectly.
When securing a child with the integrated seat belt of the ISOFIX or i-Size child restraint system, always comply with the permissible gross weight

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for the child and child restraint system (/ page 75).
Important warning notices
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 manufactur-
er’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.

R Always observe the vehicle-specific information.
– Fitting an ISOFIX or iSize child restraint system on the rear seat (/ page 75).
– Securing the child restraint system with the seat belt (/ page 77).
R Observe the warning labels in the vehicle interior and on the child restraint system.
& WARNING Risk of injury or death due to unsecured child restraint systems in the vehicle
If the child restraint system is incorrectly fitted or not secured, it can become detached.
The child cannot then be protected or restrained as intended.
The unused child restraint system can be become detached and strike 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

unused in the vehicle.
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.
Children could suffer burns from these parts, particularly on metallic parts of the child restraint system.

Always make sure that the child restraint system is not exposed to direct

sunlight.

Protect 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.

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Observe when stopping or parking
& 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 chil-
dren, unattended in the vehicle.
& WARNING Accident­ and risk of injury with unsupervised children in the vehicle
If you leave children unattended in the vehicle, they can in particular R Open doors and thereby endanger other
persons or road users. R get out of the car and are hit by traffic. R Operate vehicle equipment and become
trapped, forexample.

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In addition, the children could also set the vehicle in motion, for exampleby: R releasing the parking brake. R change the gearbox setting. R start 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 key out of reach of children.

Overview of warning stickers in the vehicle
1 Front passenger airbag warning (on the front passenger sun visor) (/ page 64)
2 Vehicles without automatic front passenger airbag shutoff (visible when the front passenger door is open) (/ page 67)

Notes on rearward-facing and forward-facing child restraint systems on the front passenger seat
& WARNING Risk of injury or death when using a rearward-facing child restraint system while the front passenger airbag is enabled
If you secure a child in a rearward-facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat and the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is off, the front passenger airbag can deploy in the event of an accident.
The child could be struck by the airbag.

Always ensure that the front passenger airbag is disabled. The PASSENGER AIR

BAG OFF indicator lamp must be lit.

NEVER use a rearward-facing child restraint system on a seat with an ENABLED

FRONT AIRBAG. This can result in the DEATH of or SERIOUS INJURY to the CHILD.

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Observe the specific instructions for the rearward-facing and forward-facing child restraint systems (/ page 73).
If it is absolutely necessary to install a child restraint system on the front passenger seat, always observe the additional notes.
R The notes on automatic front passenger airbag shutoff (/ page 47).
R When using a rearward-facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat, the front passenger airbag must always be disabled. This is only the case if the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is lit continuously (/ page 46).
R The front passenger airbag is enabled when the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is not lit. The front passenger airbag may be deployed during an accident. In that case, do not use rearward-facing child restraint systems.

Information on the automatic front passenger airbag shutoff
If the front passenger seat is occupied, ensure, both before and during the journey, that the status of the front passenger airbag is correct for the current situation.
& WARNING Risk of injury or death due to objects between the seat surface and the child restraint system
Objects between the seat surface and the child restraint system could affect the function of the automatic co-driver airbag shutoff.

Do not place any objects between the seat surface and the child restraint

system.

Make sure that the entire base of the child restraint system is always

resting on the seat surface of the co-driver seat.

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.

It is essential to comply with the child restraint system manufacturer’s

installation instructions.
When fitting a child restraint system to the front passenger seat, observe the vehicle-specific information (/ page 64).
Rearward-facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat If a rearward-facing child restraint system is fitted on the front passenger seat, the front passenger airbag must be disabled. The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp must light up continuously (/ page 46).
& WARNING Risk of injury or death when using a rearward-facing child restraint system while the front passenger airbag is enabled
If you secure a child in a rearward-facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat and the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is off, the front passenger airbag can deploy in the event of an accident.

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The child could be struck by the airbag.

Always ensure that the front passenger airbag is disabled. The PASSENGER AIR

BAG OFF indicator lamp must be lit.

NEVER use a rearward-facing child restraint system on a seat with an ENABLED

FRONT AIRBAG. This can result in the DEATH of or SERIOUS INJURY to the CHILD.
% The front passenger airbag is enabled depending on the child restraint system and the stature of the child. The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp does not light up. The front passenger airbag may be deployed during an accident. If the front passenger airbag is in this status, no rearward-facing child restraint system may be fitted on the front passenger seat. Instead, fit the rearward-facing child restraint system to a suitable rear seat.

Forward-facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat If a forward-facing child restraint system is fitted on the front passenger seat, the front passenger airbag may be automatically enabled or disabled. The status of the front passenger airbag depends on the child restraint system and the stature of the child.
The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is either lit continuously, or it is not lit (/ page 46). Always observe the following information.
& WARNING Risk of injury or death due to incorrect positioning of the child restraint system
If you secure a child in a forward-facing child restraint system on the co- driver seat and you position the co-driver seat too close to the dashboard, in the event of an accident, the child could:
R come into contact with the vehicle’s interior if the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is lit, for example

R be struck by the airbag if the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is off

Always move the co-driver seat as far back as possible. In doing so, 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 accordingly.

Always comply with the child restraint system manufacturer’s installation

instructions.
Be sure to also observe the following further related subjects:
R Function of the automatic front passenger airbag shutoff (/ page 46)
R Suitable positioning of the child restraint system

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Notes on vehicles without automatic front passenger airbag shutoff
Vehicles without automatic front passenger airbag shutoff have a special sticker affixed to the side of the cockpit on the front passenger side (/ page 64).
Make sure you observe the following information:
R Never fit a rearward-facing child restraint system to the front passenger seat
R Always fit a rearward-facing child restraint system to a suitable rear seat
R Notes on rearward-facing and forward-facing child restraint systems on the front passenger seat (/ page 64)
Notes for vehicles with belt airbag
When securing a child in a child restraint system on an outer rear seat with a belt airbag, it is essential to observe the following instructions:
R Do not use belt-secured child restraint systems other than the approved KIDFIX XP and AMG KIDFIX XP.

R Secure a rearward-facing child restraint system using the ISOFIX or i-Size mounting brackets.
R Secure a forward-facing child restraint system with the ISOFIX or i-Size mounting brackets and, if present, the Top Tether anchorage.
R Observe the notes in “Belt airbag in rear seat belt” (/ page 58).
Suitable child restraint systems for the transport of children
Information on the advantage of a rearward-facing child restraint system
Transport a baby in a suitable rearward-facing child restraint system only. It is also preferable to transport a small child in a suitable rearwardfacing 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 cer-

vical spine during an accident can be reduced in a rearward-facing child restraint system.
Approval categories for child restraint systems
Only child restraint systems that meet the following UNECE standards are permitted for use in the vehicle: R UN-R44 R UN-R129
Identification on the child restraint system The following information, e.g., is available on the approval label on the child restraint system: R Approval category R Child weight group R Authorisation number R Child restraint size class

68 Safely transporting children in the vehicle Approval categories in accordance with UN-R44

The identification IUF refers to ISOFIX child restraint systems in the “Universal” category. These child restraint systems must also be secured with Top Tether.
R Semi-Universal: child restraint systems in the “Semi-Universal” category may only be used if the vehicle and vehicle seat are listed in the child restraint system manufacturer’s vehicle model list.
R Vehicle-specific: child restraint systems in the “vehicle-specific” category may only be used if the vehicle and vehicle seat are listed in the child restraint system manufacturer’s vehicle model list.

Approval categories in accordance with UN-R129

Example of an approval label
R Universal: child restraint systems in the “Universal” category are approved for installation in vehicles. They can be used, in accordance with overviews of the suitability of seats for securing child restraint systems, on seats labelled U, UF or IUF.

Example of an approval label
R iSizechild restraint systems and booster seats with backrest: suitable for attachment to iSize mounting brackets. They can be used on the seats marked iU.
Child restraint systems in this category can also be attached to ISOFIX bars if approved by

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the child restraint system manufacturer. iSize booster seats with backrest can be used on seats marked U if the seat is approved for category B2/B3.
R Belted child restraint systems and belted booster seats without backrest of the Universalcategory: suitable for attachment to the seats marked U.
R Vehicle-specific child restraint systems (ISOFIX or belted attachment as well as child booster seats with and without backrest): suitable for attachment to the seats marked iU or U if this is approved by the child restraint system manufacturer.
Observe the suitability of vehicle seats R Suitability of the seats for attaching ISOFIX
child restraint systems (/ page 70)
R Suitability of seats for securing iSize child restraint systems (/ page 71).
R Suitability of seats for attaching belt-secured child restraint systems (/ page 72)

Overview of recommended child restraint systems
% Further information on the correct child restraint system can be obtained at a qualified specialist workshop. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this purpose.

Securing with ISOFIX

Weight category 0+ (up to 13 kg and up to approximately 15 months)

Type1

BABY SAFE plus (including base)

Size category

E

Approval

E1 04 301 146

Order number2

B6 6 86 8224

1 Manufacturer: Britax Römer. 2 With colour code 9H95.

Weight category I (9 to 18 kg and from approximately 9 months to 4 years)

Type1

DUO plus

Size category

B1

Approval

E1 04 301 133

Order number2

A 000 970 43 02

1 Manufacturer: Britax Römer. 2 With colour code 9H95.

Securing with the vehicle seat belt Observe the notes for vehicles with belt airbag: (/ page 67).

Weight category 0 (up to 10 kg and approximately 6 months) and weight category 0+ (up to 13 kg and approximately 15 months)

Type1

BABY SAFE plus II

Approval

E1 04 301 146

Order number2

A 000 970 38 02

1 Manufacturer: Britax Römer. 2 With colour code 9H95.

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Weight category I (9 to 18 kg and from approximately 9 months to 4 years)

Type1

DUO plus

Approval

E1 04 301 133

Order number2

A 000 970 43 02

1 Manufacturer: Britax Römer. 2 With colour code 9H95.

Weight category II/III (15 to 36 kg and from approximately 3 to 12 years)

Type1

KIDFIX XP

Approval

E1 04 301 304

Order number2

A 000 970 49 02

Type1

AMG KIDFIX XP

Approval

E1 04 301 304

Order number2

A 000 970 33 02

1 Manufacturer: Britax Römer. 2 With colour code 9H95.

Suitable seats for attaching child restraint systems
Overview of suitability of the seats for attaching ISOFIX child restraint systems
ISOFIX is a standardised securing system for specially designed child restraint systems.
® The symbol indicates seats suitable for attaching an ISOFIX child restraint system in accordance with UN R44 (/ page 67).
° ISOFIX child restraint systems can also be installed on seats with iSize markings (/ page 71).
Attach only ISOFIX child restraint systems that are approved in accordance with UN R44 as per the following ISOFIX tables.

Legend for the following ISOFIX tables
X Not suitable for an ISOFIX child restraint system in this weight group and/or size class.
IL Suitable for ISOFIX child restraint systems according to the table in “Overview of the recommended child restraint systems”, or if the vehicle and the seat are listed on the child restraint system manufacturer’s vehicle model list.
IUF Suitable for forward-facing ISOFIX child restraint systems of the “Universal” category in this weight group.
U Suitable for child restraint systems of the “Universal” category in this weight category.

L Suitable for semi-universal child restraint systems according to the table in “Recommended child restraint systems”, or if the vehicle and the seat are listed in the child restraint system manufacturer’s vehicle model list.

UF Suitable for forward-facing child restraint systems of the “Universal” category in this weight category.

Carry cot Size class ­ Equipment

Left/right rear seat

F ­ ISO/L1

X

G ­ ISO/L2

X

Weight group 0 (up to 10 kg and up to approx. 6 months)

Size class ­

Left/right rear seat

Equipment

E ­ ISO/R1

IL

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Weight group 0+ (up to 13 kg and up to approx. 15 months)

Size class ­ Equipment

Left/right rear seat

E ­ ISO/R1

IL

D ­ ISO/R2,

IL

ISO/R2X

C ­ ISO/R3

IL (1)

(1) When using a child restraint system of size class (ISO/R3), move the front seat into the highest position. Make sure that the seat backrest of the front seat does not rest against the child restraint system.

Weight group 1 (9­18 kg and approx. 9 months to 4 years)

Size class ­ Equipment

Left/right rear seat

D ­ ISO/R2,

IL

ISO/R2X

C ­ ISO/R3

IL (1)

Size class ­ Equipment

Left/right rear seat

B ­ ISO/F2

IUF

B1 ­ ISO/F2X

IUF

A ­ ISO/F3

IUF

(1) When using a child restraint system of size class (ISO/R3), move the front seat into the highest position. Make sure that the seat backrest of the front seat does not rest against the child restraint system.

Overview of suitability of the seats for attaching iSize child restraint systems
iSize is a standardised securing system for specially designed child restraint systems.
° iSize child restraint systems can be attached to a seat with the iSize marking (/ page 67).
Child restraint systems that are approved in accordance with the following iSize table may be attached.

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Legend for the following iSize tables
X Not suitable for an iSize child restraint system in the “Universal” category.
iU Suitable for forward-facing and rearwardfacing iSize child restraint systems in the “Universal” category.
Left and right rear seat
iSize child restraint systems (ISO/R1, iU ISO/R2, ISO/R2X, ISO/R3, ISO/F2, ISO/F2X, ISO/F3, ISO/B2, ISO/B3)
Front passenger seat
iSize child restraint systems (ISO/R1, X ISO/R2, ISO/R2X, ISO/R3, ISO/F2, ISO/F2X, ISO/F3, ISO/B2, ISO/B3)

Overview of the suitability of seats for attaching belt-secured child restraint systems
Legend for the following tables
U Suitable for child restraint systems of the “Universal” category in this weight category.
X Not suitable for children in this weight category.
L Suitable for semi-universal child restraint systems according to the table in “Recommended child restraint systems”, or if the vehicle and the seat are listed in the child restraint system manufacturer’s vehicle model list.
UF Suitable for forward-facing child restraint systems of the “Universal” category in this weight category.
Rear seats Different child restraint systems are approved depending on whether the vehicle is equipped with belt airbags. Before fitting, make sure that the child restraint system is approved for your

vehicle. Further information on the belt airbag (/ page 58).

Rear seats without a belt airbag

Left/right rear seat

U, L

Centre rear seat1

U

1 Child restraint systems with a supporting bracket are not suitable for this seat.

Rear seats with a belt airbag

Left/right rear seat

L1

1 Only use the approved child seats KIDFIX XP and AMG KIDFIX XP.

Observe the notes on Vehicles with belt airbags: (/ page 69).
Vehicles with a reclining rear seat: the bottom and back of a forward-facing child restraint system must make full contact with the reclining rear seat sitting surface and seat backrest. The child restraint system must not touch the roof. Adjust the seat backrest inclination accordingly. Also

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observe the child restraint system manufacturer’s installation instructions.

Notes on child restraint systems on the front passenger seat R If it is absolutely necessary for you to fit a
child restraint system to the front passenger seat, be sure to observe the information on child restraint systems on the front passenger seat .
R Observe the specific instructions for the rearward-facing and forward-facing child restraint systems. If the front passenger seat is occupied, ensure, both before and during the journey, that the status of the front passenger airbag is correct for the current situation (/ page 46).

Front passenger seat Rearward-facing child restraint systems

Front passenger airbag enabled1

X

Front passenger airbag disabled1, 2

U, L

Forward-facing child restraint systems

Front passenger airbag enabled1

U,

UF, L

Front passenger airbag disabled1, 2

U, UF, L

1 Adjust the seat cushion inclination so 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.

2 The vehicle must be equipped with automatic front passenger airbag shutoff. The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp must be lit.

Securing the child restraint system Adjusting the seat correctly
When fitting a child restraint system on the left or right rear seat, always observe the following: # Make sure that the child’s feet do not touch
the front seat. If necessary, move the front seat slightly forwards.
If the head restraint of the child restraint system cannot be fully extended when it is installed in the

vehicle, this will result in restrictions on the maximum size setting for certain child restraint systems. Observe the child restraint system manufacturer’s installation instructions.
% Contact with the roof when the head restraint is fully extended and locked in place will not result in any restrictions on use.
®° When fitting an ISOFIX or iSize child restraint system, also observe the following:

When using a rearward-facing child restraint system on a rear seat: adjust

the front seat so that it does not touch the child restraint system.

When using a forward-facing child restraint system with integrated child

seat belt: adjust the head restraint of the respective seat so that it does not push the child restraint system forwards. If necessary, the respective head restraint can be removed. In addition, the backrest of the child restraint system must lie as flat as possible against the backrest of the vehicle seat. After the child restraint system has been removed, replace the vehicle head restraint immediately and adjust correctly.

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The child restraint system must not be put under strain between the roof and

the seat cushion and/or be fitted facing the wrong direction. Where possible, adjust the seat cushion inclination accordingly.

Adjust the vehicle head restraints so that the child restraint system is not

put under strain by the head restraint.
7 When fitting a belt-secured child restraint system, also observe the following:

When using a rearward-facing child restraint system on a rear seat: adjust

the front seat so that it does not touch the child restraint system.

When using a forward-facing child restraint system with integrated child

seat belt: adjust the head restraint of the respective seat so that it does not push the child restraint system forwards. If necessary, the respective head restraint can be removed. In addition, the backrest of the child restraint system must lie as flat as possible against the backrest of the vehicle seat. After the child restraint system

has been removed, replace the vehicle head restraint immediately and adjust 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.

The child restraint system must not be put under strain between the roof and

the seat cushion and/or be fitted facing the wrong direction. Where possible, adjust the seat cushion inclination accordingly.

Adjust the vehicle head restraints so that the child restraint system is not

put under strain by the head restraint.

Make sure that the child’s feet do not touch the front seat. If necessary,

move the front seat slightly forwards.
7 Depending on the vehicle equipment, always observe the following when fitting a beltsecured child restraint system on the front passenger seat:

Observe the notes on rearward-facing and forward-facing child restraint

systems on the front passenger seat (/ page 64).

When using a forward-facing child restraint system integrated child seat

belt: remove the head restraint from the respective seat, if possible. After the child restraint system has been removed, immediately replace the head restraint and adjust correctly.

The backrest of the forward-facing child restraint system must, as far as

possible, be resting on the seat backrest of the front passenger seat.

The child restraint system must not be put under strain between the roof and

the seat cushion and/or be fitted facing the wrong direction.

Adjust the vehicle head restraints so that the child restraint system is not

put under strain by the head restraint.

Never place objects (e.g. cushions) under or behind the child restraint

system.

Set the front passenger seat as far back as possible and move the seat into

the highest possible position. Always make sure that the shoulder belt strap is correctly routed from the seat belt outlet of the vehicle to the shoul-

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der belt guide on the child restraint system. The shoulder belt strap must be routed forwards from the seat belt outlet and, where possible, downwards to the child restraint system.

Fully retract the seat cushion length adjustment.

Adjust the seat cushion inclination so 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.

Fitting an ISOFIX or i-Size child restraint system
& 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

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