Always check the Operator’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
CHILD
SEATS
Warning: A child in a rear-facing
child restraint on front passenger
seat will be seriously injured or
even killed if the front passenger
air bag inflates in a collision
which could occur under some
circumstances, even with
advanced air bag technology, we
therefore strongly recommend
that you always place a child in a
rear-facing child restraint in the
back seat.
Warning: Indicator lamp must
display PASS AIR BAG OFF when
a rear facing child restraint is
installed in the vehicle with the
child in it for it to be safe for the
child to be seated in the restraint.
If it is not illuminated with the
child seat installed with the child
in it, do not transport the child in
the front passenger seat.
Warning: The front passenger front
air bag may also be deactivated
if the system senses a front
passenger seat occupant as being
the weight of a small individual in
which case the PASS AIR BAG
OFF light will illuminate.
See Operator’s Manual for additional
warnings and information on the
operation of the OCS, air bags, seat
belts, child seats and child seat
LATCH system.
Warning: Children under 13
should be placed in the rear
seats whenever possible.
Regardless of seating position,
children under 13 must be seated
and properly secured in an
appropriate infant or child
restraint recommended for the
size and weight of the child.
Mercedes-Benz Occupant
Classification System (OCS)
Your vehicle is equipped with
advanced air bag technology, this
system is designed to deactivate
front passenger air bag when OCS
senses a typical 12-month old child
or less in addition to standard
appropriate child restraint placed
in front passenger seat.
LOCKS
Quick Tips
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Steering lock
0.
Key can be
removed only
with gear
selector lever
in P and foot off
the brake pedal
1. Steering unlocked
2. Driving position
3. Starting position
Starting engine
Briefly turn electronic SmartKey
clockwise to the stop and release
immediately; “Touch Start” takes over,
automatically starting the engine
without the need for the driver to hold
the key until the engine fires
Tip: If engine refuses to run, turn
key completely to the left before
repeating starting procedure
Start lock-out
To activate: Remove key from steering
lock, engine cannot be started
To deactivate: Insert ignition key
and turn to position 2
Tip: If START-ERROR appears in
odometer, system fault; contact
Mercedes-Benz Center for
SmartKey evaluation
Warning: If electronic SmartKey
is left in ignition for 30 minutes or
longer in position 0, it can’t be
turned; remove SmartKey from
lock and reinsert
Warning: To prevent possible
dead battery, do not leave
electronic SmartKey in steering
lock position 0
L
OCKS
Antitheft/
anti-towaway
The antitheft
alarm system is
automatically
armed/disarmed whenever the
vehicle’s doors or trunk are locked/
unlocked by key or remote; a flashing
light on switch indicates system
is armed
To disarm anti-towaway: Press (1)
To disarm antitheft: Disarms when
vehicle is unlocked with remote/
mechanical key
1
*Standard and optional equipment will vary
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