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Emergency running mode
Automatic transmission . . . . . . . . .359
Emergency unlocking
Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .366
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .366
Engine
Running irregularl y.. . . . . . . . . . . .358
Starting problems . . . . . . . . . . . . .358
Starting with KEYLESS GO . . . . . . .203
Starting with the key . . . . . . . . . . .202
Switching off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .206
Engine diagnostics warning lamp ..3 54
Engine electronics . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..394
Malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .358
Engine number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .396
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .398
Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .294
Checking the oil level (dipstick) . . .294
Checking the oil level (on-board
computer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .293
Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .293
Display message . . . . . . . . . .293, 347
Filler neck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .294
Temperature display (on-board
computer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .220
Topping up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .294
Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program) .50
Activating/deactivating . . . . . . . . . .51
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .224
Display messages . . . . . . . . . . . . .334
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . .50, 352, 353
ETS (Electronic Traction Support) . ..51
Exterior lighting see Exterior lighting
Exterior mirror parking position
Adjusting (COMAND ).. . . . . . . . . .165
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .189
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) . . . .189
Convenience settings . . . . . . . . . . .165
Folding in/out (automatically). . ..1 89
Folding in/out (electrically).. . . . .189
Malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .362
Parking position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191
Storing settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190 Exterior view
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 F
Fault message see Display message . . . . . . . . . . .316
Favourites (COMAND) . . . . . . . . . . ..163
Fire extinguisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .314
First-aid kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .314
Flat tyre Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .373
MOExtended run-flat system . . . . .381
Preparing the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . .373
TIREFIT kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .373
Floormat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .287
Foglamps Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .345
Fording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .305
Frequencies Garage door opene r.. . . . . . . . . . .408
Front airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Front multicontour seat (COMAND) 173
Front-passenger airbag . . . . . . . . . . ..40
Front-passenger seat Adjusting from the driver's seat . . .184
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .397
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .357
Petrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .291
Fuel consumption
Current (on-board computer) . . . . .216
Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .397
Fuel filler flap
Opening/closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .290
Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Fuel level Calling up the range (on-board
computer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .216
Fuel line
Malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .357
Fuel tank
Defect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .357
Function buttons (COMAND) . . . . . ..60
Fuse allocation chart . . . . . . . . . . ..389 Index
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Menu (on-board computer)
AMG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .220
Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .223
Audi o.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .218
Distronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .233
Distronic Plu s.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .240
Navi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .217
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225
Telephone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .222
Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .215
Menu overview
Bluetooth ®
telephony . . . . . . . . . . .110
Convenience telephony . . . . . . . . .111
Music Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Mercedes-Benz Contact . . . . . . . . ..105
Message see Display message . . . . . . . . . . .316
see Indicator and warning lamp . . .351
Minispare emergency spare wheel
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .407
Mirrors
Sun viso r.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281
see Exterior mirrors or Rear-view mirror
Mobile phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .283
Connecting (convenience teleph-
ony) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
De-authorising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
External authorisation . . . . . . . . . .109
Installatio n.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .395
Operation (on-board computer) . . .222
Registering (authorising) . . . . . . . .107
Modifying the programming
Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179
MOExtended run-flat system* .297, 381
MP3 Menu overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Operation (on-board computer) . . .219
Playback options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Selecting a mediu m.. . . . . . . . . . . .81
Selecting a titl e.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Multicontour seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..185
Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173
Multi-function display . . . . . . . . . . ..214 Multi-function steering wheel
. . . ..213
Overview (on-board computer) . . . . .30
Music Register
Copying music data . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Deleting all music files . . . . . . . . . . .96
Playback options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 N
Navigation Adjusting the map scale . . . . . . . . .127
Announcements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152
Basic settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129
Calling up the map displa y.. . . . . .127
Changing direction . . . . . . . . . . . . .148
Changing direction (on-board
computer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .217
Destination memory . . . . . . . . . . . .157
Entering a destination by address .135
Entering a destination by map . . . .144
Entering an intermediate stop . . . .145
Entering special destinations . . . . .147
Installing map software . . . . . . . . .132
Navigation mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127
Off-map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151
Off-road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151
On-board computer . . . . . . . . . . . .217
Route info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153
Route options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132
Traffic jam function . . . . . . . . . . . .154
Night View Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..259
Activating/deactivating . . . . . . . . .259
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .311
Display in the multi-function dis-
pla y.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .260
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .346
Fault . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .364
Notes on running in a new vehicle .290 O
Odometer see Total distance recorde r.. . . ..215
see Trip meter . . . . . . . . . . . .215, 216
Total distance recorde r.. . . . . . ..215
Trip meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .215
Off-map
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151 12
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You must not tamper with electronic compo-
nents or their software.
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
The SRS reduces the risk of occupants com-
ing into contact with the vehicle's interior in
the event of an accident. It can also reduce
the forces to which occupants are subjected
during an accident.
The SRS consists of:
R The 6 SRS warning lamp
R belt tensioners
R belt force limiters
R airbags
The 6 6 SRS warning lamp SRS functions are checked regularly when
you turn on the ignition and when the engine
is running. Therefore, malfunctions can be
detected in good time.
The 6 SRS warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up when the ignition is switched
on. It goes out no later than a few seconds
after the engine is started. G
Risk of injury
If SRS is malfunctioning, individual systems
may be activated unintentionally or not be
deployed in the event of an accident with
heavy braking.
A malfunction has occurred if the 6SRS
warning lamp:
R does not light up when you switch on the
ignition
R does not go out after the engine has been
running for a few seconds
R lights up again once the engine is running
In this case, have SRS checked immediately
at a qualified specialist workshop. Triggering of belt tensioners, belt force
limiters and airbags In the event of a collision, the sensor in the
airbag control unit evaluates important phys-
ical data such as duration, direction and force
of the vehicle deceleration or acceleration.
Based on the evaluation of this data and
depending on the vehicle's rate of longitudi-
nal deceleration in a collision, in the first
stage the airbag control unit pre-emptively
triggers the belt tensioners.
i
The front belt tensioners can only be trig-
gered if the belt tongue is correctly
engaged in the seat belt buckle.
The front airbags are only deployed if there is
an even higher rate of vehicle deceleration in
a longitudinal direction.
Your vehicle has adaptive, dual stage front
airbags. When the first activation threshold is
reached, the front airbag is filled with enough
propellant gas to reduce the risk of injuries.
The front airbag is only fully inflated if a sec-
ond threshold is reached within a few milli-
seconds, due to the control unit having detec-
ted further deceleration.
Criteria for triggering belt tensioners and
airbags
In the first stage of a collision, the airbag con-
trol unit evaluates the duration and direction
of vehicle acceleration or deceleration in
order to determine whether it is necessary to
trigger the belt tensioner and/or airbag.
The belt tensioner and airbag triggering
thresholds are variable and are adapted to the
rate of deceleration of the vehicle. This proc-
ess is pre-emptive in nature as the airbag
must be deployed during – and not at the end
of – the collision.
i Airbags are not deployed in all types of
accidents. They are controlled by complex
sensor technology and evaluation logic.
This process is pre-emptive in nature as
airbag deployment must take place during
the impact and must be adapted to provide Occupant safety
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Tyres and wheels
Points to remember
! For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz rec-
ommends that you only use tyres and
wheels which have been approved by
Mercedes-Benz specifically for your vehi-
cle. These tyres have been specially adap-
ted for use with the control systems, such
as ABS or ESP ®
, and are marked as follows:
R MO = Mercedes-Benz Original
R MOE = Mercedes-Benz Original Exten-
ded* (with run-flat characteristics)
Mercedes-Benz Original Extended tyres*
should only be used on wheels that have
been specifically approved by Mercedes-
Benz.
If you use other tyres, wheels or accesso-
ries Mercedes-Benz cannot accept any
responsibility for damage that may result.
Further information about tyres, wheels
and approved combinations can be
obtained from any Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre.
If you use tyres other than those tested and
recommended for Mercedes-Benz vehi-
cles, characteristics such as handling, vehi-
cle noise emissions and fuel consumption
may be adversely affected. In addition, the
wheels may come into contact with the
body or axle components when heavily loa-
ded or when driving with snow chains. This
could result in damage to the tyres or the
vehicle.
! Retreaded tyres are neither tested nor
recommended by Mercedes-Benz, since
previous damage cannot always be detec-
ted on retreaded tyres. As a result,
Mercedes-Benz cannot guarantee vehicle
safety if retreaded tyres are fitted. Do not
fit used tyres if you have no information
about their previous usage. G
Risk of accident
Tyres, wheels or accessories which have not
been approved by Mercedes-Benz for your
vehicle or are not used as they should be, can
impair driving safety. As a result, you could
cause an accident. Before purchasing and
using them, enquire about their suitability,
legal stipulations and factory recommenda-
tions at a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Modification work on the brake system and
wheels is not permitted, nor is the use of
spacer plates or brake dust shields. This inva-
lidates the General Operating Permit for the
vehicle.
Notes on selecting, fitting and replac-
ing tyres R
Only fit tyres and wheels of the same type
and make.
R Only fit tyres of the correct size onto the
wheels.
R After fitting new tyres, run them in at mod-
erate speeds for the first 100 km as they
only reach their full performance after this
distance.
R Fit new tyres on the front wheels first if
tyres of the same size are required on the
front and rear wheels.
R Replace the tyres after six years at the lat-
est, regardless of wear. This also applies to
the spare wheel*.
R Do not drive with tyres which have too little
tread depth, as this significantly reduces
the traction on wet roads (aquaplaning).
! Store tyres that are not being used in a
cool, dry and preferably dark place. Protect
the tyres against oil, grease, petrol and die-
sel.
Notes on regularly inspecting wheels
and tyres R
Regularly check the wheels and tyres of
your vehicle for damage (e.g. cuts, punctu- 296
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res, tears, bulges on tyres and deformation,
cracks or severe corrosion on wheels), at
least every 14 days, as well as after driving
off-road or on rough roads. Damaged
wheels can cause a loss of tyre pressure.
R Regularly check the tyre tread depth and
the condition of the tread across the whole
width of the tyre (Y page 298). If neces-
sary, turn the front wheels to full lock in
order to inspect the inner side of the tyre
surface.
R All wheels must have a valve cap to protect
the valve against dirt and moisture. Do not
fit anything onto the valve (such as tyre
pressure monitoring systems) other than
the standard valve cap or other valve caps
approved by Mercedes-Benz for your vehi-
cle.
R Regularly check the pressure of all the tyres
including the spare tyre*, particularly prior
to long trips, and correct the pressure as
necessary (Y page 298).
Notes on driving R
While driving, pay attention to vibrations,
noises and unusual handling characteris-
tics, e.g. pulling to one side. This may indi-
cate that the wheels or tyres are damaged.
If you suspect that a tyre is defective,
reduce your speed and stop the vehicle as
soon as possible to check the wheels and
tyres for damage. Hidden tyre damage
could also be causing the unusual handling
characteristics. If you find no signs of dam-
age, have the wheels and tyres examined
at a specialist workshop, for example at a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
R When parking your vehicle, make sure that
the tyres do not get deformed by the kerb
or other obstacles. If it is necessary to drive
over kerbs, speed humps or similar eleva-
tions, try to do so slowly and at an obtuse angle. Otherwise, the tyres, particularly the
sidewalls, can get damaged. Direction of rotation
Tyres with a specified direction of rotation
have additional benefits, e.g. if there is a risk
of aquaplaning. You will only gain these ben-
efits if the correct direction of rotation is
observed.
An arrow on the sidewall of the tyre indicates
its correct direction of rotation.
i You may fit a spare tyre* against the
direction of rotation. MOExtended run-flat system*
The MOExtended run-flat system allows you
to continue driving the vehicle even when one
or more tyres lose all air pressure.
The MOExtended run-flat system may only be
used in conjunction with the tyre pressure
loss warning system or with the tyre pressure
monitor* and on wheels specifically tested by
Mercedes-Benz.
i Vehicles with the MOExtended run-flat
system are not equipped with the TIREFIT
kit. 34
It is therefore recommended to additionally
equip your vehicle with the TIREFIT kit when
fitting tyres that do not feature run-flat
properties, e.g. winter tyres.
i A TIREFIT kit is available from any quali-
fied specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-
Benz Service Centre.
You will find notes on driving with a flat tyre
in the "Practical advice" section
(Y page 381).
34 Only for certain countries. Tyres and wheels
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X
Press the 9or: button to select
Tyre pressure.
X Press the abutton.
The following message appears in the
multi-function display:
Run Flat Indicator active Restart
with OK
If you wish to confirm the restart:
X Press the abutton.
The following message appears in the
multi-function display:
Tyre press. now OK?
X Press the 9or: button to select
Yes.
X Press the abutton.
You will see the following message in the
multi-function display:
Run Flat Indicator restarted
After a teach-in period, the tyre pressure
loss warning system will monitor the set
tyre pressures of all four tyres.
If you wish to cancel the restart:
X Press the %button.
or
X When the Tyre press. now OK? message
appears, press 9or: to select
Cancel.
X Press the abutton.
The tyre pressure values stored at the last
restart will continue to be monitored. Tyre pressure monitor*
If a tyre pressure monitor system is fitted, the
vehicle's wheels have sensors fitted that
monitor the tyre pressures in all four tyres.
The tyre pressure monitor warns you when
the pressure drops in one or more of the
tyres. The tyre pressure monitor only func-
tions if the correct wheel electronics units are
fitted to all wheels. G
Risk of accident
The tyre pressure monitor does not warn you
of an incorrectly set tyre pressure. The table
on the inside of the fuel filler flap will help you
decide whether the tyre pressures should be
corrected.
The tyre pressure monitor is not able to warn
you of a sudden loss of pressure, e.g. if the
tyre is penetrated by a foreign body. In the
event of a sudden loss of pressure, bring the
vehicle to a halt by braking carefully. Do not
make any sudden steering movements when
doing so.
i The operation of the tyre pressure moni-
tor can be affected by interference from
radio transmitting equipment (e.g. radio
headphones, two-way radios) that may be
being operated in or near the vehicle.
Checking tyre pressure electronically X
Make sure that the key is in posi-
tion 2(Y page 182) in the ignition lock.
X Press the =or; button to select the
Service menu.
X Press the 9or: button to select
Tyre pressure.
X Press the abutton. The current tyre pressure for each wheel will
be displayed.
If the vehicle has been parked for longer than
20 minutes or if you have not driven faster
than 25 km/h since starting the vehicle, the
following message appears:
Tyre pressures will be displayed
after driving a few minutes 300
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X
X Solutions Radar sen‐
sor deactiva‐
ted
autom.
See Own‐
er's Man‐
ual
Vehicles with a navigation system*: the vehicle is close to a
radio-telescope facility and, therefore, must not transmit any
radar signals. The radar sensor system has switched off auto-
matically.
The following functions are unavailable:
R Distronic Plus* (Y page 235)
R BAS PLUS* (Y page 49)
R Parking Guidance* (Y page 254)
R PRE-SAFE ®
Brake* (Y page 52)
R Blind Spot Assist* (Y page 260)
X Drive on.
These functions are available again as soon as the vehicle
is far enough away from the radio telescope facility
(Y page 411). Run Flat
Indicator Check
tyre pres‐
sures
then
restart Vehicles with tyre pressure loss warning system: a tyre pres-
sure loss warning message has been displayed.
X
Set the correct tyre pressure for all tyres (Y page 298).
X Restart the tyre pressure loss warning system
(Y page 299). Run Flat
Indicator inopera‐
tive Vehicles with tyre pressure loss warning system: the tyre
pressure loss warning system is faulty.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Tyre pres‐
sure Check
tyres
G
Risk of accident
Vehicles with a tyre pressure loss warning system: the tyre
pressure loss warning system has detected a significant pres-
sure loss. A warning tone also sounds.
X Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or
braking manoeuvres. Pay attention to traffic conditions as
you do so.
X Check the tyres.
X Correct the tyre pressure. If necessary, set the correct tyre
pressure ( Ypage 298).
X If necessary, repair any defective tyres or change the wheel
(Y page 373).
X Restart the tyre pressure loss warning system once the tyre
pressure is correct (Y page 299). Display
messages
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Removing the wiper blades
X
Remove the wiper blade from the retainer
on the wiper arm in the direction of the
arrow. Fitting
X Slide the new wiper blade into the retainer
on the wiper arm in the opposite direction
to the arrow.
X Turn the wiper blade parallel to the wiper
arm.
X Fold the wiper arm back onto the wind-
screen. Flat tyre
Flat tyre equipment variants
Your vehicle may be equipped with:
R a TIREFIT kit (Y page 315)
R a "Minispare" emergency spare
wheel* (Y page 315)
R a spare wheel* (Y page 316)
R the MOExtended run-flat sys-
tem* (Y page 381) Preparing the vehicle
i Vehicle preparation is not necessary on
vehicles with MOE tyres*. X
Stop the vehicle as far away as possible
from traffic on solid, non-slippery and level
ground.
X Switch on the hazard warning lamps.
X Engage the electric parking brake manually
(Y page 205).
X Move the DIRECT SELECT selector lever to
P.
X All occupants must get out of the vehicle.
Make sure that they are not endangered as
they get out of the vehicle.
X Make sure that no one is near the danger
area whilst a wheel is being changed. Any-
one who is not directly assisting in the
wheel change should, for example, stand
behind the barrier.
X Switch off the engine.
X Remove the key from the ignition lock.
X Get out of the vehicle.
X Close the driver’s door.
X Place the warning triangle (Y page 314) at
a suitable distance. Observe legal require-
ments. Using the TIREFIT kit
You can use the TIREFIT kit to seal small
punctures, particularly those in the tyre tread.
You can use TIREFIT at outside temperatures
down to -20 †. G
Risk of accident
In the following situations, your safety is at
particular risk and tyre sealant is unable to
provide breakdown assistance if:
R there are cuts or punctures in the tyre
greater than 4 mm
R the wheel rim is damaged
R you have driven at very low tyre pressures
or on a flat tyre
Do not drive any further. Consult a qualified
specialist workshop which has the necessary Flat tyre
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