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Warning!
Warning notices draw your attention to
hazards that

may endanger your health or life,
or the health or life of others.
! Highlights hazards that may result in
damage to your vehicle. i
Helpful hints or further information you
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1, 2, 3 ...
4-ETS see ETS/4-ETS

4MATIC
see All-wheel drive (4MATIC)
911 emergency call ..........................137A
ABC (Active Body Control) ................319
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 419
ABS (Antilock Brake System)

.............57
Indicator lamp ................................ 451
Messages in the multifunction
display ................................... 429, 430
Accessory weight .............................. 393
Accidents ........................................... 288
Air bags ........................................... 37
Emergency calls (Tele Aid) ............. 354
Emergency calls (Telephone) ......... 137
Active Bi-Xenon headlamps
see Headlamps
Active Body Control
see ABC
Adaptive Brake .................................... 59
Adaptive Brake Lights ......................... 59
Adaptive Damping System see ADS
Additives
Engine oil ....................................... 493
Gasoline ......................................... 494
Address book ..................................... 146
Address change ................................... 21
ADS (Adaptive Damping System) ..... 317
Advanced Parking Guidance ............327
Canceling ....................................... 332
Detecting a parking space .............329
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 423
Parking .......................................... 330
Advanced Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (Advanced
TPMS) ................................................. 377
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 426Air bags
................................................ 37
Emergency call upon deployment ..354
Front, driver and passenger ............. 40
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp .......................... 41, 459
Knee bag ..........................................

40
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 417
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ........................................... 41
Safety guidelines ............................. 39
Side impact ...................................... 40
Window curtain ................................ 41
Air conditioning refrigerant and
lubricant ............................................. 493
Air distribution .................................. 342
AIRMATIC
ADS (Adaptive Damping System) ...317
Introduction ................................... 317
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 437
Vehicle level control ...................... 318
Air pressure
see Tire inflation pressure
Air pressure (tires) ............................ 393
Air recirculation mode ......................343
Air volume .......................................... 342
Alarm system see Anti-theft systems
Alignment bolt (vehicle tool
kit) .............................................. 412, 468
All-wheel drive (4MATIC) ..................321
Alternator Messages in the multifunction
display ................................... 425, 444
Alternator (Technical data)
see Vehicle specification
AMG menu ......................................... 208
Anticorrosion/antifreeze ..................495
Antilock Brake System see ABS
Anti-theft systems ............................... 65
Anti-theft alarm system ................... 65
Immobilizer ...................................... 65
Aquaplaning
see Hydroplaning 4
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Armrest, front

Storage compartment .................... 349
Storage tray/telephone
compartment
................................. 349
Armrest, rear
Storage compartment ....................349
Ashtray ............................................... 352
Aspect ratio (tires) ............................ 393
Assistance menu ............................... 212
Audio Aux ........................................... 172
Audio menu ........................................ 207
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors .....272
Automatic central locking ................257
Automatic headlamp mode ..............275
Automatic interior lighting control ..279
Automatic shift program ..................296
Automatic transmission ................... 291
Automatic shift program ................296
Gear range indicator ......................295
Gear ranges ................................... 295
Gear selector lever ........................291
Hill-start assist system .................. 315
Kickdown ....................................... 295
Kickdown (manual shift program) .. 299
Manual shift program ..................... 298
One-touch gearshifting ..................297
Program mode indicator ................ 296
Program mode selector switch
(automatic shift program) ..............296
Program mode selector switch
(manual shift program) ..................298
Shifting procedure ......................... 293
Steering wheel gearshift control .... 297
Transmission position indicator ..... 294
Transmission positions .................. 294
AUX
Audio ............................................. 172
Media interface .............................. 183
Sockets .......................................... 173
Video ............................................. 172
Axle oils .............................................. 491 B
Backrest see Seats

Backup lamps
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 446
Bar (air pressure unit) ....................... 393
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 57
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) .................................................... 57
Batteries, SmartKey
Checking condition ........................255
Replacing ....................................... 461
Battery, Vehicle ................................. 469
Charging ........................................ 471
Jump starting ................................. 471
Messages in the multifunction
display ................................... 425, 444
Bead (tire) .......................................... 393
Beverage holders see Cup holders
Blind Spot Assist ............................... 335
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 423
Switching on or off ......................... 213
Bluetooth ®
interface ......................... 138
Brake Assist System see BAS
Brake Assist System PLUS
see BAS PLUS
Brake fluid
Checking level ............................... 373
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 434
Brake lamps
Cleaning lenses ............................. 406
Brake pads
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 428
Brakes ................................................ 398
High-performance brake system .... 400
Warning lamp ................................. 451
Break-in period .................................. 366
Bulbs see Replacing bulbs Index
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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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Driving

Abroad ........................................... 401
Hydroplaning ................................. 400
Instructions ........................... 285, 397
In winter ........................................ 396
Problems ....................................... 288
Safety systems
................................ 56
Systems ......................................... 301
Through standing water .................400
With DISTRONIC PLUS ................... 313
Driving and parking
Safety notes .................................. 285
Driving off .................................. 287, 400
Driving safety systems ....................... 56
ABS .................................................. 57
Adaptive Brake ................................ 59
Adaptive Brake Lights ...................... 59
BAS .................................................. 57
BAS PLUS ........................................ 57
EBP .................................................. 59
ESC .................................................. 59
ETS/4-ETS ....................................... 60
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake ............................. 62
Driving systems
Active Body Control (ABC) ............. 319
Advanced Parking Guidance ..........327
AIRMATIC ...................................... 317
All-wheel drive (4MATIC) ................ 321
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 335
Cruise control ................................ 302
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 304
Hill-start assist system .................. 315
HOLD function ............................... 316
Night View Assist ........................... 333
Park Assist ..................................... 324
Parktronic system ..........................321
Rear view camera .......................... 332
Driving tips, automatic
transmission ...................................... 295
DVD, audio ......................................... 162
DVD, video ......................................... 174 E
EBP (Electronic Brake
Proportioning) ...................................... 59
Electrical system
Improper work on or
modifications
................................... 22
Power outlets ................................. 353
Electrical system (Technical data)
see Vehicle specification
Electronic parking brake ..................288
Electronic Stability Control see ESC
Electronic Traction System
see ETS/4-ETS
Emergency, in case of
First aid kit ..................................... 412
Flat tire .......................................... 465
Hazard warning flasher ..................278
Roadside Assistance ................ 21, 356
Towing the vehicle .........................473
Emergency calls
Tele Aid .......................................... 354
Telephone ...................................... 137
Emergency engine shutdown ...........478
Emergency operations
Remote door lock (Tele Aid) ........... 359
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) ....... 359
Trunk lid, emergency release .........260
Emergency Tensioning Device
see ETD
Emission control ............................... 401
Information label ............................ 481
System warranties ........................... 20
Engine
Break-in recommendations ............366
Cleaning ......................................... 405
Compartment ................................ 368
Malfunction indicator lamp ............ 457
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 442
Number .......................................... 481
Starting .......................................... 285
Turning off ..................................... 290
Engine (Technical data)
see Vehicle specification
Engine coolant
see Coolant 8
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Gearshift pattern ...........................
291
Shifting procedure ......................... 293
Transmission position indicator ..... 294
Transmission positions .................. 294
Generator
see Alternator

Global locking/unlocking
see Key, SmartKey
Glove box ........................................... 348
Gracenote ®
Media Database ............ 171
Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR
Gross Vehicle Weight
see GVW
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
see GVWR
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) ............394
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) ................................................ 394H
Hard plastic trim items, cleaning ....409
Hazard warning flasher ....................278
HD Radio™ ......................................... 154
Headlamp cleaning system .............. 278
Headlamps
Active Bi-Xenon headlamps ........... 274
Automatic headlamp mode

............275
Bi-Xenon ........................................ 274
Cleaning lenses ............................. 406
Cleaning system ............................ 278
Daytime running lamp mode ..........276
High-beam flasher .........................278
High-beam headlamps ...................278
Low-beam headlamps .................... 275
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 446
Replacing bulbs ............................. 463
Switch ............................................ 275
Headliner and shelf below rear
window, cleaning and care of ..........409
Head restraints ................................. 264
Adjustment ............................ 264, 267
Folding back .................................. 268
Rear seat head restraints ............... 268
Heated steering wheel ...................... 270Height adjustment

Seats ............................................. 264
Vehicle level control ...................... 318
High-beam flasher ............................. 278
High-beam headlamps ......................278
Indicator lamp .................................. 29
High-performance brake system

.....400
Hill-start assist system ..................... 315
HOLD function ................................... 316
Hood ................................................... 368
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 439
Horn ...................................................... 27
Hydroplaning ..................................... 400 I
Identification labels ..........................480
Identification number, vehicle
(VIN) ................................................... 481
Ignition ....................................... 262, 285
Immobilizer .......................................... 65
Indicator lamps see Lamps, indicator and warning


Infant and child restraint systems
see Children in the vehicle
Inflation pressure
see Tires, Inflation pressure
Infrared reflecting windshield .........364
Inside door handle ......................34, 256
Instrument cluster ......................29, 300
Illumination .................................... 300
Lamps ............................................ 450
Multifunction display .....................203
Instrument lighting
see Instrument cluster, Illumination
Instrument panel
see Instrument cluster
Instruments and controls
see Cockpit
Interior lighting
Emergency lighting ........................ 280
Front .............................................. 279
Front reading lamps ....................... 279
Rear ............................................... 279
Interior rear view mirror ................... 271
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors .... 27210
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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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Lighting
.............................................. 274
Daytime running lamp mode ..........276
Exterior
.......................................... 275
Interior ........................................... 279
Limp-home mode .............................. 299
Load index (tires) ......................389, 394
Loading see Vehicle loading
Locking the vehicle
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 253
Manually ........................................ 461
SmartKey ....................................... 252
Loss of
Key ................................................ 256
Service and Warranty Information
booklet .......................................... 480
Low-beam headlamps ....................... 275
Exterior lamp switch ...................... 275
Switching on .................................. 275
Lubricants .......................................... 490M
Maintenance ........................................ 21
Maintenance Call, automatic (Tele
Aid) ..................................................... 359
Maintenance System Service indicator display

................402
Service indicator message ............. 402
Service term exceeded ..................402
Manual headlamp mode (Low-
beam headlamps) .............................. 275
Manual shift program .......................298
Maximum engine speed see Vehicle specification
Maximum loaded vehicle weight .....394
Maximum load rating (tires) .............394
Maximum permissible tire
inflation pressure .............................. 394
Mechanical key see Key, Mechanical
Media interface ................................. 183
Memory function ............................... 273
Menus see Control system menus
Minispare wheel
see Spare wheel Mirrors
............................................... 271
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors .... 272
Exterior rear view mirror parking
position .......................................... 272
Exterior rear view mirrors

..............271
Interior rear view mirror ................. 271
Memory function ........................... 273
Power folding exterior rear view
mirrors ........................................... 273
Vanity mirror .................................. 351
MON (Motor Octane Number) ..........494
Motor Octane Number see MON
MP3 .................................................... 162
Multifunction display ........................ 203
Symbol messages .......................... 428
Text messages ............................... 416
Vehicle status messages ............... 414
Multifunction display messages
ABC (Active Body Control) ............. 419
ABS ....................................... 429, 430
Active headlamps .......................... 446
Advanced Parking Guidance ..........423
Advanced TPMS ............................. 426
Air bags ......................................... 417
AIRMATIC ...................................... 437
Alternator .............................. 425, 444
Automatic
transmission .......................... 424, 425
Backrests ....................................... 439
Battery ................................... 425, 444
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 423
Brake fluid ..................................... 434
Brake pads ..................................... 428
Coolant .......................................... 442
Corner-illuminating lamps .............. 449
Cruise control ................................ 420
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 421
Doors ............................................. 439
EBP ................................................ 430
Engine oil ....................................... 444
ESC ............................... 429, 430, 435
Fog lamps .............................. 446, 448
Front passenger front air bag ........417
Gas cap .......................................... 445
High-beam lamps ........................... 447
Hood .............................................. 439
License plate lamps ....................... 44712
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