Service and vehicle operation

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Important safety notes
For reasons of safety, Mercedes-Benz recommends that you drive with the lights switched on even during the daytime. In some countries, operation of the headlamps varies due to legal requiremen ...

Conditions for activation
RACE START can be activated when: • the doors are closed. • the engine is running and it has reached an operating temperature of approximately 176 °F (80 °C). This is the case when the engine ...

Problems with the SmartKey
Problem You cannot lock or unlock the vehicle using the SmartKey. Possible causes/consequences and Solutions The SmartKey battery is discharged or nearly discharged. Try again to lock/unlock th ...