C
CAC (Customer Assistance Center) ...23
California retail buyers and
lessees, important notice for .............21
Calls (phone) ..............................
135, 211
Can holders see Cup holders
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................................. 490
Carpets, cleaning .............................. 409
CD player ............................................ 162
Central locking
Automatic ...................................... 257
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 253
Locking/unlocking from inside ...... 257
SmartKey ....................................... 252
Central locking/unlocking switch ...257
Certification label .............................. 480
Children in the vehicle
Air bags ........................................... 37
Child seat anchors – LATCH-type
(ISOFIX) ........................................... 54
Indicator lamp, front passenger
front air bag off ................................ 41
Infant and child restraint systems .... 51
ISOFIX (Child seat anchors –
LATCH-type) ..................................... 54
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ........................................... 41
Override switch ................................ 55
Safety notes ..................................... 51
Tether anchorage points .................. 53
Top tether ........................................ 53
Child safety
see Children in the vehicle
Child seat anchors – LATCH-type
(ISOFIX)
see Children in the vehicle
Chrome-plated exhaust tip,
cleaning .............................................. 410
Cigarette lighter ................................ 353
Climate control system ....................338
Air conditioning ............................. 340
Air conditioning refrigerant ............ 493
Air distribution ............................... 342
Air recirculation mode ................... 343
Air volume ..................................... 342Automatic mode ............................
341
Deactivating system ......................340
Front defroster .............................. 343
Maximum cooling MAX COOL ........343
Residual heat and ventilation
.........344
Temperature .................................. 341
Cockpit ................................................. 27
Cold tire inflation pressure ..............393
Collapsible wheel chock ...................412
COMAND .............................................. 68
Address book ................................. 146
Audio playback .............................. 162
AUX sockets .................................. 172
Components .................................... 69
Controller ......................................... 71
FM/AM Radio ................................ 152
Gracenote ®
Media Database .........171
HD Radio™ .................................... 154
Inserting/ejecting CDs and DVDs . 165
Introduction ..................................... 68
iPod ®
............................................. 183
Media interface .............................. 183
Music Register ............................... 180
Navigation ........................................ 83
Operating ......................................... 72
Phone book .................................... 146
Reset to factory settings ..................82
Satellite radio ................................ 157
SD card .......................................... 166
Shortcut buttons .............................. 69
Switching on or off ........................... 68
System settings ............................... 79
Telephone ...................................... 135
Telephone keypad ............................ 70
Upload/Download of Data ............... 82
USB socket ...................................... 72
Vehicle settings ............................. 189
Video DVD ..................................... 174
Voice Control System .................... 217
Combination switch ..........................277
Controller (COMAND) ..........................71
Control system .................................. 201
Multifunction display .....................203
Multifunction steering wheel ......... 202
Control system menus ...................... 203
AMG ............................................... 208
Assistance ..................................... 2126
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Interior storage spaces
see Storage compartments
Intermittent wiping
...........................281
Rain sensor .................................... 281
iPod ®
(media interface) ....................183
ISOFIX (Child seat anchors –
LATCH-type)
see Children in the vehicle J
Jack ..................................................... 413
Jump starting ..................................... 471K
Key, Mechanical
Loss of ........................................... 256
Replacing
....................................... 256
Unlocking/locking manually .......... 460
Valet locking .................................. 261
Key, SmartKey
Battery check lamp ........................ 255
Checking batteries ......................... 255
Factory setting ...................... 253, 255
Global locking (KEYLESS-
GO) ................................................ 255
Global locking (SmartKey) .............253
Global unlocking (KEYLESS-
GO) ................................................ 255
Global unlocking
(SmartKey) ..................................... 253
Important notes on KEYLESS-GO ...254
Locking/unlocking ........................252
Loss of ........................................... 256
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 440
Opening, trunk ............................... 258
Opening and closing the power
tilt/sliding sunroof ......................... 283
Opening and closing the windows . 283
Remote control .............................. 252
Replacing ....................................... 256
Replacing batteries ........................ 461
Restoring to factory setting ... 253, 255
Selective setting .................... 253, 255
Starter switch positions ................. 262KEYLESS-GO
Starter switch positions
.................262
Keypad (COMAND) .............................. 70
Kickdown ........................................... 295
Kickdown (manual shift program) ... 299
Kilopascal (air pressure unit) ...........394
Knee bag .............................................. 40 L
Labels
Certification ................................... 480
Emission control information ......... 481
Tire and Loading Information
placard
........................................... 381
Tire inflation pressure ....................376
Lamps, exterior
Exterior lamp switch ...................... 275
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 446
Switching on/off ........................... 275
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS .......................................... 29, 451
Brakes ........................................... 451
Distance warning lamp .......... 307, 457
Engine malfunction ........................ 457
ESC .......................................... 29, 456
ESC OFF ........................................ 456
Fog lamps ...................................... 277
Front passenger front air bag
off ............................................ 41, 459
Fuel tank reserve ........................... 457
High-beam headlamps .............29, 278
Instrument cluster .........................450
Low tire pressure/TPMS
malfunction telltale ........................ 458
Seat belt telltale ................29, 48, 454
SRS .......................................... 36, 455
Turn signals ..................................... 29
Language settings ............................... 81
LATCH-type child seat anchors (ISOFIX) see Children in the vehicle
License plate lamps
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 447
Light alloy wheels, cleaning .............408
Lighter see Cigarette lighter Index
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Light sensor ...................................
448
Low-beam lamps ............................
448
Night View Assist ........................... 438
Park Assist ..................................... 422
Parking lamps ................................ 447
PRE-SAFE ®
.................................... 416
Radar sensors ................................ 424
Reserve fuel ................................... 445
Reverse lamp ................................. 446
Side marker lamps .........................446
SmartKey ....................................... 440
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO .......... 440
SRS ................................................ 436
Tele Aid .......................................... 436
Tire inflation pressure ............426, 450
Tire pressure monitor .................... 426
Tires ...................................... 426, 450
Trunk ............................................. 439
Turn signals ................................... 449
Multifunction steering wheel
Adjustment .................................... 270
Buttons .......................................... 202
Cleaning ......................................... 409
Gearshift control ............................ 297
Heating .......................................... 270
Memory function ........................... 273
Music Register ................................... 180N
Navigation ............................................ 83
Alternative route ............................ 125
Compass ........................................
124
Destination memory ......................132
Entering a destination ...................... 93
Entering a stopover ........................ 109
Introduction ..................................... 83
Lane recommendation ...................118
Last destinations ........................... 134
Map software version ......................83
Points of interest (POI) ................... 111
Route guidance .............................. 116
Traffic messages ............................ 125
Zagat ®
Rating Service .................... 115
“Where am I?” function .................. 123
Navi menu .......................................... 206
Nets, parcel ....................................... 348
Night security illumination .............. 191Night View Assist
.............................. 333
Cleaning the
windshield in front of
the camera .................................... 407
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 438
Normal occupant weight .................. 394
Number, vehicle identification
(VIN) ................................................... 481 O
Occupant Classification System see OCS
(Occupant Classification
System)
Occupant distribution ....................... 394
Occupant safety Air bags ........................................... 37
Children and air bags ....................... 37
Children in the vehicle .....................51
Child seat anchors – LATCH-type
(ISOFIX) ........................................... 54
Fastening the seat belts ................... 47
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp .......................... 41, 459
Infant and child restraint systems .... 51
Introduction ..................................... 36
ISOFIX (Child seat anchors –
LATCH-type) ..................................... 54
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ........................................... 41
PRE-SAFE ®
....................................... 49
Seat belts .................................. 39, 45
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ................................................ 41
Self-test ........................................... 45
Odometer ........................................... 204
Oil, oil level see Engine oil
On-board computer
see Control system
One-touch gearshifting .....................297
Operating safety .................................. 22
Ornamental moldings, cleaning .......406
Overhead control panel ......................34 Index
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Rear seat head restraints
see Head restraints
Rear side window
Override switch ................................ 55
Rear view camera .............................. 332
Cleaning the camera lens .............. 407
Rear window defroster ..................... 344
Recommended tire inflation
pressure ..................................... 374, 394
Refrigerant, air conditioning ............ 493
Refueling ............................................ 366
Regular checks .................................. 367
Reminder, Seat belt see Seat belts, Telltale
Remote control
see Key, SmartKey
Remote door lock (Tele Aid) .............359
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) .........359
Replacing
Key ................................................ 256
Replacing bulbs ................................. 463
Reporting safety defects .................... 23
Research Octane Number see RON
Reserve fuel
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 445
Restraint systems
see Occupant safety
Retaining hook .................................. 348
Rims ........................................... 394, 486
Roadside Assistance ...................21, 356
RON (Research Octane Number) ..... 494
Rubber parts, cleaning ...................... 409 S
Safety Driving safety systems ..................... 56
Occupant safety ............................... 36
Reporting defects
............................23
Safety belts
see Seat belts
Satellite radio .................................... 157
SD card ............................................... 166
Seat belt force limiter ......................... 48
Seat belts ............................................. 45
Automatic comfort-fit feature .......... 49Children in the vehicle
.....................51
Cleaning ......................................... 409
Fastening ......................................... 47
Proper use of ................................... 46
Safety guidelines
............................. 39
Safety notes ..................................... 45
Telltale ..................................... 29, 454
Seat heating ....................................... 269
Seating capacity ................................ 382
Seats .................................................. 264
Adjustment .................................... 264
Drive-dynamic ................................ 199
Heating .......................................... 269
Memory function ........................... 273
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 439
Ventilation ..................................... 269
Selective setting
see Key, SmartKey
Selector lever
see Gear selector lever
Self-test
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ........................................... 45
Tele Aid .......................................... 354
Service
see Maintenance
Service, parts .................................... 480
Service and warranty information .....20
Service intervals see Maintenance System, Service
indicator message
Service life (tires) .............................. 386
Service menu ..................................... 214
Settings Automatic locking .......................... 193
Automatic mirror folding ................ 192
Display settings (COMAND) ............. 79
Easy-entry/exit feature .................. 190
Factory setting (KEYLESS-GO) ....... 255
Factory setting (SmartKey) ............253
Individual (vehicle) ......................... 214
Interior ambient lighting ................ 192
Language ......................................... 81
Locator lighting .............................. 192
Memory function ........................... 273
Night security illumination ............. 191
Rear window sunshade ..................190 Index
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Tele Aid
............................................... 353
Automatic Maintenance Call ..........359
Emergency calls ............................. 354
Information button .........................357
Initiating an emergency call
manually ........................................ 355
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 436
Remote door lock .......................... 359
Remote door unlock ...................... 359
Roadside Assistance button .......... 356
Search & Send ............................... 358
SOS button .................................... 355
Stolen Vehicle Recovery Services .. 360
System self-test ............................. 354
Telephone .......................................... 135
Answering/ending a call ................ 211
Bluetooth ®
interface ...................... 138
Call lists ......................................... 150
Call waiting, call holding, and
conference ..................................... 145
Emergency call “911” .................... 137
Functions during a single party
call ................................................. 144
Making calls ................................... 143
Menu ............................................. 211
Operation ....................................... 211
Phone book ........................... 146, 212
Redialing ........................................ 212
Telephone keypad ............................... 70
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 300
Interior temperature ......................341
Outside .......................................... 301
Tether anchorage points
see Children in the vehicle
Tightening torque
Wheels ........................................... 469
Time settings ....................................... 79
TIN (Tire Identification Number) ...... 395
Tire and Loading Information
placard ............................................... 381
Tire and loading terminology ...........393
Tire Identification Number see TIN Tire inflation pressure
Checking ........................................ 377
Important notes on
........................375
Label on the inside of fuel filler
flap ................................................ 376
Placard on driver’s door B-pillar ..... 381
Tire labeling ....................................... 389
Tire load rating .................................. 394
Tire ply composition and material
used .................................................... 395
Tires ........................................... 373, 486
Advanced Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (Advanced
TPMS) ............................................ 377
Air pressure ................................... 374
Care and maintenance ................... 386
Cleaning ......................................... 387
Direction of rotation, spinning .......385
Important notes on tire inflation
pressure ........................................ 375
Inflation pressure .................. 376, 377
Information placard ....................... 381
Inspection ...................................... 386
Labeling ......................................... 389
Load index ............................. 389, 394
Load rating .................................... 394
Messages in the multifunction
display ................................... 426, 450
Ply composition and material
used ............................................... 395
Problems under-/overinflation ...... 376
Retreads ........................................ 373
Rims and tires (technical data) ...... 486
Rotation ......................................... 388
Service life ..................................... 386
Sizes .............................................. 486
Snow chains .................................. 396
Speed rating .......................... 390, 395
Storing ........................................... 387
Temperature .......................... 375, 388
Terminology ................................... 393
Tire Identification Number ............. 395
TPMS low tire pressure/
malfunction telltale ........................ 458
Traction ................................. 387, 395
Tread ............................................. 395
Tread depth ........................... 386, 395
Treadwear ...................................... 387 Index
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Instrument cluster
Function Page
:
Coolant temperature gauge 300
;
Fuel gauge with:
Fuel tank reserve warning
lamp
457
K High-beam headlamp
indicator lamp
277
! Antilock Brake
System (ABS) indicator
lamp
451
6 Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS)
indicator lamp
455
=
Parktronic/Park Assist
warning indicator for left
front area
323,
326 ?
Multifunction display with:
Speedometer
F Electronic parking
brake warning or indicator
lamps, USA only
453 Function Page
! Electronic parking
brake warning or indicator
lamps, Canada only
453
$ Brake warning lamp,
USA only
453,
451 J Brake warning lamp,
Canada only
453,
451 7 Seat belt telltale
454
h Combination low tire
pressure/TPMS
malfunction telltale, USA
only
377,
458 h Low tire pressure
telltale, Canada only
377,
458 # Left turn signal
indicator lamp
! Right turn signal
indicator lamp
÷ ESC warning lamp
435
· Distance warning
lamp
1 457
1
Vehicles without DISTRONIC PLUS: Warning lamp without function. It illuminates when the ignition is on. It
should go out when the engine is running. Instrument cluster
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Vehicle equipment
i This Operator’s Manual describes all
features, standard or optional, potentially
available for your vehicle at the time of
purchase. Please be aware that your
vehicle might not be equipped with all
features described in this manual. The first 1000 miles (1500 km)
The more cautiously you treat your vehicle
during the
break-in period, the more satisfied
you will be with its performance later on.
R Drive your vehicle during the first
1 000 miles (1 500 km) at varying but
moderate vehicle and engine speeds.
R During this period, avoid heavy loads (full
throttle driving) and excessive engine
speeds (no more than 2
/ 3 of maximum rpm
in each gear).
R Select C as the preferred shift program
(Y page 296) for the first 1 000 miles
(1 500 km).
R Avoid accelerating by kickdown.
R Do not attempt to slow the vehicle down by
shifting to a lower gear using the gear
selector lever.
R Select gear ranges 3, 2 or 1 (Y page 295)
only when driving at moderate speeds (for
hill driving).
After 1 000 miles (1 500 km) you may
gradually increase vehicle and engine speeds
to the permissible maximum.
! Additional instructions for AMG vehicles:
R During the first 1 000 miles (1 500 km),
do not exceed a speed of 85 mph
(140 km/h).
R During this period, avoid engine speeds
above 4 500 rpm in each gear.
R Shift gears in a timely manner. All of the above instructions, as may apply to
your
vehicle
type, also apply when driving the
first 1 000 miles (1 500 km) after the engine
or the rear differential has been replaced.
i Always obey applicable speed limits. At the gas station
Refueling
G
Warning!
Gasoline is highly flammable and poisonous.
It burns violently and can cause serious
personal injury.
Never allow sparks, flames or smoking
materials near gasoline!
Turn off the engine before refueling.
Whenever you are around gasoline, avoid
inhaling fumes and any skin or clothing
contact. Extinguish all smoking materials.
Direct skin contact with fuels and the
inhalation of fuel vapors are damaging your
health. G
Warning!
Overfilling of the fuel tank may create
pressure in the system which could cause a
gas discharge. This could cause the gas to
spray back
out when removing the fuel pump
nozzle, which could cause personal injury.
! Never refuel vehicles with gasoline engine
with diesel fuel. Even small amounts of
diesel fuel will damage the fuel system and
engine. Damage resulting from the use of
non-approved fuels or fuel additives or
resulting from mixing gasoline with diesel
fuel is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
! If you have accidentally filled the tank
with incorrect or non-approved fuel, do not
switch on the ignition. Otherwise the
incorrect or non-approved fuel will get into
the fuel lines. The fuel system must be
drained completely. Contact an authorized 366
At the gas station
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Mercedes-Benz Center to have the fuel
system drained completely.
! To prevent damage to the catalytic
converters, only use premium unleaded
gasoline in this vehicle.
Any noticeable irregularities in engine
operation should be repaired promptly.
Otherwise, excessive unburned fuel may
reach the catalytic converter, causing it to
overheat and potentially start a fire.
i Only use premium unleaded gasoline with
a minimum Posted Octane Rating of 91
(average of 96 RON/86 MON).
Information on gasoline quality can
normally be found on the fuel pump. Please
contact gas station personnel in case
labels on the pump cannot be found.
For more information on gasoline, see
“Premium unleaded gasoline”
(Y page 493), see “Fuel requirements”
(Y page 494), or contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center, or visit
www.mbusa.com (USA only).
Locking/unlocking the vehicle with the
SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO automatically
locks/unlocks the fuel filler flap.
i In case the central locking system does
not release the fuel filler flap, or the
opening mechanism is clamping, contact
Roadside Assistance or an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
The fuel filler flap is located on the right-hand
side of the vehicle towards the rear. X
Turn off the engine.
i Leaving the engine running and the fuel
filler cap open can cause the yellow engine
malfunction indicator lamp ; to
illuminate.
For more information, see also “Practical
hints” (Y page 457).
X Remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch.
KEYLESS-GO: Open the driver’s door. This
puts the starter switch in position 0, same
as with the SmartKey removed from the
starter switch. The driver’s door then can
be closed again.
X Opening: Press fuel filler flap : at the
point indicated by the arrow.
X Turn fuel filler cap ; counterclockwise.
X Take off fuel filler cap ;.
X Place fuel filler cap ; in direction of arrow
into holder =.
X Fully insert filler nozzle unit and refuel.
X Only fill your tank until the filler nozzle unit
cuts out – do not top off or overfill.
X Closing: Turn fuel filler cap ; clockwise
until it audibly engages.
i Close the fuel filler flap before locking the
vehicle. Otherwise the flap locking pin will
prevent closing the fuel filler flap.
X Close fuel filler flap :. Check regularly and before a long trip
For information on quantities and
requirements of operating agents, see “Fuels,
coolants, lubricants, etc.” (Y page 490).
Check the following:
R Engine oil level ( Y page 369)
R Tire inflation pressure ( Y page 377)
R Coolant level ( Y page 372)
R Vehicle lighting ( Y page 463) At the gas station
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