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Charging the battery
WARNING Never charge a battery still installed in the vehicle unless a battery charger unit approved by Mercedes-Benz is being used. Gases may escape during charging and cause explosions ...

Activating/deactivating
- Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock. - To switch on: press the button. The indicator lamp in the button lights up. Airflow and air distribution are set to automatic mode ...

Driving with DISTRONIC PLUS
Pulling away – If the vehicle in front pulls away: remove your foot from the brake pedal. – Briefly pull the cruise control lever towards you. or – Accelerate briefly. Your vehicle pulls away ...