Welcome to the world of Mercedes-Benz

Before you drive off, please familiarize yourself with your vehicle and read this manual, especially the safety and warning notes. This will help you to obtain the maximum pleasure from your vehicle and avoid endangering yourself and others.
The equipment or model designation of your vehicle may differ according to:
• model
• order
• country variant
• availability

Mercedes-Benz is constantly updating its vehicles to the state of the art.
Mercedes-Benz therefore reserves the right to introduce changes in the following areas:
• design
• equipment
• technical features

Therefore, you cannot base any claims on the illustrations or text content in this Operator's Manual.

The following are integral components of the vehicle:
• Operator's Manual
• Service Booklet
• Equipment-dependent supplements

Keep these documents in the vehicle at all times. When you sell the vehicle, always pass the documents on to the new owner.
The technical documentation team at Daimler AG wishes you safe and pleasant motoring.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
A Daimler Company

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