Memory function*
▼ Memory function*
Prior to operating the vehicle, the driver should check and adjust the seat height, seat position fore and aft, and seat backrest angle if necessary, to ensure adequate control, reach and comfort. The head restraint should also be adjusted for proper height. See also the section on air bags (> page 63) for proper seat positioning.
In addition, adjust the steering wheel to ensure adequate control, reach, operation and comfort. Both the interior and exterior rear view mirrors should be adjusted for adequate rear vision.
Fasten seat belts. Infants and small children should be seated in a properly secured restraint system that complies with U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 213 and 225 and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 213 and 210.2.
With the memory function you can store up to three different settings.
The following settings are stored for the driver's seat when using the buttons on the driver's door:
- Driver's seat, backrest and head restraint position
- Steering wheel position
- Exterior rear view mirrors
The following settings are stored for the front passenger seat when using the buttons (if so equipped depending on vehicle equipment configuration) on the passenger door:
- Front passenger seat, backrest and head restraint position
Warning!
Do not activate the memory function while driving. Activating the memory function while driving could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
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Memory function*
The memory button and memory position switch are located on the door.
① Memory button ② Memory position switch
- Switch on the ignition (▷ page 33). or
- Open the respective door.
Storing positions into memory
- Adjust the seat, steering wheel and exterior rear view mirrors to the desired position (▷ page 35).
- Turn memory position switch ② to the desired memory position.
- Press memory button ①.
- Release memory button ① and press memory position switch ② within 3 seconds.
All settings are stored to the selected position.
Recalling positions from memory
! Do not operate the power seats using the memory button if the seat backrest is in an excessively reclined position. Doing so could cause damage to front or rear seats.
- Turn memory position switch ② to the desired memory position.
- Press and hold memory position switch ② until the seat, steering wheel and exterior rear view mirrors have completely moved to the stored positions.
ℹ Releasing the memory position switch stops movement to the stored positions immediately.
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Memory function*
Storing exterior rear view mirror parking position
For easier parking, you can adjust the passenger-side exterior rear view mirror so that you can see the right rear wheel as soon as you engage reverse gear R.
For information on activating the parking position feature, see “Activating exterior rear view mirror parking position*” (▷ page 172).
① Memory button ② Adjustment button ③ Passenger-side exterior rear view mirror button
▶ Stop the vehicle in a safe location. ▶ Switch on the ignition (▷ page 33).
▶ Press button ③. The passenger-side exterior rear view mirror is selected.
▶ Adjust the exterior rear view mirror with button ② so that you see the rear wheel and the road curb.
▶ Press memory button ①.
▶ Within 3 seconds, press bottom of adjustment button ②. The parking position is stored if the mirror does not move.
If the mirror does move, repeat the above steps. After the setting is stored, you can move the mirror again.
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For information on how to switch on the headlamps and use the turn signals, see “Switching on headlamps” (▷ page 52) and “Turn signals” (▷ page 53).
If you drive in countries where vehicles drive on the other side of the road than the country where the vehicle is registered, you must have the headlamps modified for symmetrical low beams. Relevant information can be obtained at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
E xterior lamp switch
The exterior lamp switch is located on the dashboard to the left of the steering wheel.
Exterior lamp switch
0 Off Daytime running lamp mode (▷ page 120)
AUTO Automatic headlamp mode Daytime running lamp mode (▷ page 120)
Parking lamps (also tail lamps, license plate lamps, side marker lamps, instrument panel lamps)
Low beam headlamps (or high beam headlamps when the combination switch is pushed forward) and parking lamps
Standing lamps, right (turn left one stop)
Standing lamps, left (turn left two stops)
Indicator lamp for front fog lamps
Indicator lamp for rear fog lamp
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i With the SmartKey removed from the starter switch and the driver’s door open, a warning sounds if the parking lamps or low beam headlamps are switched on.
The message Switch off lights. appears in the multifunction display.
Manual headlamp mode
The low beam headlamps and the parking lamps can be switched on and off with the exterior lamp switch.
Automatic headlamp mode
The following lamps switch on and off automatically depending on the brightness of the ambient light:
- Low beam headlamps
- Tail and parking lamps
- License plate lamps
- Side marker lamps
Warning!
If the exterior lamp switch is set to AUTO,
- the headlamps may switch off unexpectedly when the system senses bright ambient light, for example light from oncoming traffic.
- the headlamps will not be automatically switched on under foggy conditions.
To minimize risk to you and to others, activate headlamps by turning exterior lamp switch to [icon] when driving or when traffic and / or ambient lighting conditions require you to do so.
In low ambient lighting conditions, only switch from position AUTO to [icon] with the vehicle at a standstill in a safe location. Switching from AUTO to [icon] will briefly switch off the headlamps. Doing so while driving in low ambient lighting conditions may result in an accident.
The automatic headlamp feature is only an aid to the driver. The driver is responsible for the operation of the vehicle’s lights at all times.
► Turn the exterior lamp switch to position AUTO.
With the SmartKey in starter switch position 1, only the parking lamps will switch on and off automatically.
When the engine is running, the low beam headlamps, the tail and parking lamps, the license plate lamps, and the side marker lamps will switch on and off automatically.
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Daytime running lamp mode
- Turn the exterior lamp switch to position 0 or AUTO.
When the engine is running, the low beam headlamps are switched on.
In low ambient light conditions, the following lamps will switch on additionally:
- Tail and parking lamps
- License plate lamps
- Side marker lamps
For nighttime driving you should turn the exterior lamp switch to position [icon] to permit activation of the high beam headlamps.
With the daytime running lamp mode activated and the exterior lamp switch in position 0, the high beam headlamps cannot be switched on.
The high beam flasher is available at all times.
Canada only:
The daytime running lamp mode is mandatory and therefore in a constant mode.
Vehicles with automatic transmission*: When the engine is running, and you shift from a driving position to position N or P, the low beam headlamps will switch off with a three-minute delay.
When the engine is running, and you
- turn the exterior lamp switch to position [icon], the parking lamps switch on additionally.
- turn the exterior lamp switch to position [icon], the manual headlamp mode has priority over the daytime running lamp mode.
The corresponding exterior lamps switch on (▷ page 118).
USA only:
By default, the daytime running lamp mode is deactivated. Activate the daytime running lamp mode using the control system, see “Set daytime running lamp mode (USA only)” (▷ page 149).
When the engine is running, and you turn the exterior lamp switch to position [icon] or [icon], the manual headlamp mode has priority over the daytime running lamp mode.
The corresponding exterior lamps switch on (▷ page 118).
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Locator lighting and night security illumination
The locator lighting and the night security illumination are described in the “Control system” section, see “Set locator lighting” (▷ page 150) and “Setting night security illumination” (▷ page 151).
Fog lamps
Warning!
In low ambient lighting or foggy conditions, only switch from position AUTO to [icon] with the vehicle at a standstill in a safe location. Switching from AUTO to [icon] will briefly switch off the headlamps. Doing so while driving in low ambient lighting conditions may result in an accident.
Fog lamps will operate with the parking lamps and/or the low beam headlamps on. Fog lamps should only be used in conjunction with low beam headlamps. Consult your State or Province Motor Vehicle Regulations regarding permissible lamp operation.
Fog lamps cannot be switched on with the exterior lamp switch in position AUTO. For switching on the fog lamps, turn the exterior lamp switch to position [icon] first.
Front fog lamps
▶ Switch on the low beam headlamps (▷ page 118).
▶ Pull out the exterior lamp switch to first stop.
The front fog lamps switch on.
The green indicator lamp [icon] in the exterior lamp switch comes on (▷ page 118).
▶ Push in the exterior lamp switch.
The front fog lamps switch off.
The green indicator lamp [icon] in the exterior lamp switch goes out.
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Rear fog lamp (driver's side only)
- Switch on the front fog lamps (▷ page 121).
- Pull out the exterior lamp switch to second stop.
The rear fog lamp is switched on.
The yellow indicator lamp [icon] in the exterior lamp switch comes on (▷ page 118).
- Push in the exterior lamp switch to first stop.
The rear fog lamp switches off.
The yellow indicator lamp [icon] in the exterior lamp switch goes out.
The front fog lamps remain lit.
Combination switch
The combination switch is located on the left of the steering column.
Combination switch ① High beam ② High beam flasher
High beam
- Turn the exterior lamp switch to position [icon] or AUTO (▷ page 118).
- Push the combination switch in direction of arrow ① to switch on the high beam.
The high beam headlamp indicator lamp [icon] in the instrument cluster comes on (▷ page 24).
- Pull the combination switch in direction of arrow ② to its original position to switch off the high beam.
The high beam headlamp indicator lamp [icon] in the instrument cluster goes out.
High beam flasher
- Pull the combination switch briefly in direction of arrow ②.
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Corner-illuminating front fog lamps* (C 280, C 350 4MATIC: with Bi-Xenon* headlamps)
The corner-illuminating front fog lamps improve illumination of the road into which you are turning.
The corner-illuminating front fog lamps will operate with the engine running and with
- the exterior lamp switch in position (▷ page 118) or
- the exterior lamp switch in position AUTO (▷ page 118) or
- the daytime running lamp mode activated (▷ page 120)
i Corner-illuminating front fog lamps will only come on in low ambient lighting conditions.
The corner-illuminating front fog lamps function is not available at a vehicle speed above 25 mph (40 km/h).
Driving forward
Switching on corner-illuminating front fog lamps
▶ Depending on whether you are turning left or right, switch on the left or right turn signal (▷ page 53).
The respective front fog lamp comes on and illuminates the road onto which you are turning.
i The corner-illuminating front fog lamps will come on automatically depending on the steering angle, even if you did not switch on either turn signal. If the corner-illuminating front fog lamps came on automatically, they will also go out automatically depending on the steering angle.
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Switching off corner-illuminating front fog lamps
The combination switch for the turn signal resets automatically after major steering wheel movements. This will switch off the corner-illuminating front fog lamps if they were activated by switching on the left or right turn signal.
If the turn signal should stay on after making the turn, the turn signal and cornering fog lamp can be switched off by returning the combination switch to its original position.
Driving rearward
Switching on corner-illuminating front fog lamps
▶ Place the gear selector lever (manual transmission: gearshift lever) in position R.
The inverse front fog lamp comes on automatically depending on the steering direction and steering angle.
Switching off corner-illuminating front fog lamps
▶ Place the gear selector lever (manual transmission: gearshift lever) out of position R.
The respective front fog lamp goes out.
Hazard warning flasher
The hazard warning flasher can be switched on at all times, even with the SmartKey removed from the starter switch.
The hazard warning flasher switches on automatically when an air bag deploys.
The hazard warning flasher switch is located on the upper part of the center console.
① Hazard warning flasher switch
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Switching on hazard warning flasher
► Press hazard warning flasher switch ①.
All turn signals are flashing.
With the hazard warning flasher activated and the combination switch set for either left or right turn, only the respective turn signals will operate when the SmartKey is in the starter switch position 1 or 2.
Switching off hazard warning flasher
► Press hazard warning flasher switch ① again.
If the hazard warning flasher has been activated automatically, press hazard warning flasher switch ① once to switch it off.
Interior lighting
The controls are located in the overhead control panel.
① Rear interior lights on/off ② Right front reading lamp on/off ③ Rocker switch for automatic control system ④ Left front reading lamp on/off
Leaving an interior light switch in the ON position for extended periods of time with the engine turned off could result in a discharged battery.
Automatic control
Activating
► Press rocker switch ③ to center position.
Interior lamps are switched on in darkness, when you
- unlock the vehicle
- open a door
- remove the SmartKey from the starter switch
The interior lamps are switched off after a preset time, see "Set interior lighting delayed shut-off" (▷ page 152).
If the door remains open, the interior lamps switch off automatically after approximately 5 minutes, when the SmartKey is removed or in starter switch position 0.
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Deactivating
- Press the [icon] symbol on rocker switch ③.
The interior lighting remains switched off, even when you
- unlock the vehicle
- open a door
- remove the SmartKey from the starter switch
Manual control
Switching all front interior lights on and off
- Press the [icon] symbol on rocker switch ③.
The front interior lights come on.
- Press rocker switch ③ to center position to activate the automatic control.
Switching rear interior lights on and off
- Press button [icon].
The lights in the rear passenger compartment come on.
- Press button [icon] again.
The lights in the rear passenger compartment go out.
Switching front reading lamp on and off
- Press right or left button [icon].
The right reading lamp comes on.
- Press right or left button [icon] again.
The right reading lamp goes out.
Door entry lamps
The appropriate door entry lamp switches on if a door is opened in darkness and if the interior lighting is switched to automatic function.
The entry lamp switches off automatically when the door is closed.
If you turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 0 and switch off the exterior headlamps, the door entry lamps will remain lit for approximately 5 minutes.
Trunk lamp
The trunk lamp switches on if the trunk is opened.
If you leave the trunk open for an extended period of time, the trunk lamp will switch off automatically after approximately 10 minutes.
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Instrument cluster
▼ Instrument cluster
For a full view illustration of the instrument cluster, see “At a glance” (▷ page 24).
① Reset button
The instrument cluster is activated when you
- open a door
- switch on ignition (▷ page 33)
- press reset button ①
- switch on the exterior lighting
You can change the instrument cluster settings in the Instrument cluster submenu of the control system (▷ page 143).
Instrument cluster illumination
Use reset button ① to adjust the illumination brightness for the instrument cluster.
i The instrument cluster illumination is dimmed or brightened automatically to suit ambient light conditions.
The instrument cluster illumination will also be adjusted automatically when you switch on the vehicle’s exterior lamps.
To brighten illumination
▶ Turn reset button ① clockwise. The instrument cluster illumination will brighten.
To dim illumination
▶ Turn reset button ① counterclockwise. The instrument cluster illumination will dim.
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Coolant temperature gauge
The coolant temperature gauge is on the left side in the instrument cluster (▷ page 24).
Warning!
- Driving when your engine is badly overheated can cause some fluids which may have leaked into the engine compartment to catch fire. You could be seriously burned.
- Steam from an overheated engine can cause serious burns and can occur just by opening the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it.
Turn off the engine, get out of the vehicle and do not stand near the vehicle until the engine has cooled down.
During severe operating conditions, e.g. stop-and-go traffic, the coolant temperature may rise close to 248°F (120°C).
The engine should not be operated with the coolant temperature above 248°F (120°C). Doing so may cause serious engine damage which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Trip odometer
- Make sure you are viewing the trip odometer and main odometer in the multifunction display (▷ page 130).
- If it is not displayed, press button [icon] or [icon] on the multifunction steering wheel (▷ page 131) until the trip odometer appears in the multifunction display.
- Press and hold the reset button in the instrument cluster (▷ page 127) until the trip odometer is reset.
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Tachometer
The red marking on the tachometer (▷ page 24) denotes excessive engine speed.
! Avoid driving at excessive engine speeds, as it may result in serious engine damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
To help protect the engine, the fuel supply is interrupted if the engine is operated within the red marking.
Outside temperature indicator
Warning!
The outside temperature indicator is not designed to serve as an ice-warning device and is therefore unsuitable for that purpose.
Indicated temperatures just above the freezing point do not guarantee that the road surface is free of ice. The road may still be icy, especially in wooded areas or on bridges.
The outside temperature is indicated in the multifunction display (▷ page 130).
The temperature sensor is located in the front bumper area. Due to its location, the sensor can be affected by road or engine heat during idling or slow driving. Therefore, the accuracy of the displayed temperature can only be verified by comparison to a thermometer placed next to the sensor, not by comparison to external displays (e.g. bank signs, etc.).
When moving the vehicle into colder ambient temperatures (e.g. when leaving your garage), you will notice a delay before the lower temperature is displayed.
A delay also occurs when ambient temperatures rise. This prevents inaccurate temperature indications caused by heat radiated from the engine during idling or slow driving.
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