
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................... 178
Messages in the multifunction
display  ........................................... 292
Switching on or off ......................... 138
Audio menu  ........................................ 134
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors  ........ 95
Automatic central locking  .......... 80, 144
Automatic climate control see Climate control system                      
Automatic headlamp mode  ................ 98
Automatic interior lighting control  .. 103
Automatic locking when driving  ...... 144
Automatic shift program  .................. 120
Automatic transmission  ................... 114
Automatic shift program  ................120
Gear range indicator  ......................120
Gear ranges  ................................... 120
Gear selector lever  ........................115
Hill-start assist system  ..................160
Kickdown  ....................................... 119
Kickdown (manual shift program)  ..124
Manual shift program ..................... 122
One-touch gearshifting  ..................121
Program mode indicator  ................121
Program mode selector dial
(E 63 AMG)  ............................ 121, 123
Program mode selector switch
(automatic shift program)  ..............120
Shifting procedure  .........................118
Steering wheel gearshift control  ....122
Transmission position indicator  .....118
Transmission positions  ..................118
AUX socket  ........................................ 201
Axle oils  .............................................. 360
B
BabySmart™  
Air bag deactivation system  .............46
Self-test  ........................................... 47
Backrest
see Seats                                                  
Backup lamps  
Messages in the multifunction
display  ........................................... 300
Bar (air pressure unit)  ....................... 250
BAS (Brake Assist System)  ................. 63
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS)  .................................................... 63
Batteries, SmartKey  
Checking condition  ..........................79
Replacing  ....................................... 317
Battery, Vehicle  ................................. 336
Charging  ........................................ 337
Jump starting  ................................. 338
Messages in the multifunction
display  ................................... 284, 297
Bead (tire)  .......................................... 250
Beverage holders see Cup holders                                        
Bleeding the fuel system (diesel
engine)  ............................................... 333
Blind Spot Assist  ............................... 175
Messages in the multifunction
display  ........................................... 281
Switching on or off ......................... 138
BlueTEC  
AdBlue ®
 tank  ................................. 333
Brake Assist System
see BAS                                                     
Brake Assist System PLUS
see BAS PLUS                                           
Brake fluid  
Checking level  ............................... 227
Messages in the multifunction
display  ........................................... 289
Brake lamps  
Cleaning lenses  ............................. 262
Brake pads  
Messages in the multifunction
display  ........................................... 287
Brakes  ................................................ 254
Ceramic brake system  ...................256
High-performance brake system  ....256
Parking brake  ................................ 113
Warning lamp ................................. 305
Break-in period  .................................. 220
Bug cover (Radiator)  ......................... 224
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Messages in the multifunction
display  ........................................... 295
Temperature gauge ........................ 125
Warning lamp ................................. 311
Corner-illuminating lamps  ................ 102
Replacing bulbs  ............................. 319
Cruise control  .................................... 146
Activating ....................................... 147
Canceling  ....................................... 147
Changing the set speed  .................148
Last stored speed  ..........................148
Lever .............................................. 147
Messages in the multifunction
display  ........................................... 279
Resume function  ............................ 148
Setting current speed  ....................147
Cup holders  ........................................ 203
Curb weight  ....................................... 250
Customer Assistance Center (CAC)  ... 23
Customer Relations Department  ....... 23
D
Damping system  ............................... 163
Dashboard see Instrument cluster                              
Data recording  ..................................... 23
Daytime running lamp mode  .............. 98
Switching on or off ......................... 141
Deep water
see Standing water                                   
Defroster  
Front (Climate control system)  ......189
Rear window  .................................. 191
Delayed shut-off  
Exterior lamps ................................ 142
Interior lighting  .............................. 143
Department of Transportation
see DOT                                                    
Diesel fuel
see Fuel                                                     
Difficulties  
While driving  .................................. 112
With starting  .................................. 110
Dimensions (vehicle)
see Vehicle specification                          
Direction of rotation (tires)  .............. 241
Displays 
DISTRONIC PLUS  ........................... 151
Maintenance service indicator  .......258
Messages in the multifunction
display  ........................................... 272
Multifunction display  .....................128
Symbol messages  ..........................287
Text messages  ............................... 274
Trip computer  ................................ 129
Vehicle status message memory  ...139
Vehicle system settings  .................139
DISTRONIC PLUS  ............................... 149
Cleaning system sensors  ...............263
Displaying the distance graphic  .....152
Displays in the multifunction
display  ........................................... 151
Distance warning lamp  ..........151, 309
Driving  ........................................... 154
Driving with .................................... 157
Lever .............................................. 153
Messages in the multifunction
display  ........................................... 280
Resume function  ............................ 156
Sensor cover .................................. 263
Speed settings  ............................... 155
Stopping  ........................................ 155
Door control panel  .............................. 34
Door handles  ........................................ 34
Doors  
Child safety locks  ............................ 60
Locking/unlocking (KEYLESS-GO)  ...77
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey)  ........76
Messages in the multifunction
display  ........................................... 293
Opening from inside ......................... 80
Remote door lock (Tele Aid) ........... 212
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid)  .......211
Unlocking (Mechanical key)  ...........314
DOT (Department of
Transportation)  .................................. 250
Drinking and driving  ......................... 254
Drive-dynamic multicontour seat  ...... 91
Driving  
Abroad  ........................................... 257
Hydroplaning  ................................. 257
Instructions  ........................... 109, 254
In winter  ........................................ 253
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Generatorsee Alternator                                           
Global locking/unlocking
see Key, SmartKey                                    
Glove box  ........................................... 201
Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR                                                 
Gross Vehicle Weight
see GVW                                                    
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
see GVWR                                                 
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)  ............ 250
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating)  ................................................ 250
H
Halogen headlamps see Headlamps                                         
Hard plastic trim items, cleaning  .... 265
Hazard warning flasher  .................... 101
Headlamp cleaning system  .............. 102
Headlamps  
Active Bi-Xenon headlamps  .............97
Adaptive Highbeam Assist  .............100
Automatic headlamp mode  ..............98
Bi-Xenon  .................................. 97, 319
Cleaning lenses  ............................. 262
Cleaning system  ............................ 102
Daytime running lamp mode  ............98
Delayed shut-off  ............................ 142
Halogen  ......................................... 319
High-beam flasher  .........................101
High-beam headlamps  ...................100
Low-beam headlamps  ......................98
Messages in the multifunction
display  ........................................... 299
Replacing bulbs  ............................. 318
Switch  .............................................. 97
Headliner and shelf below rear
window, cleaning and care of  .......... 266
Head restraints  .................................... 87
Adjustment  ................................ 87, 89
Comfort head restraint  ....................89
Folding back  .................................... 89
NECK-PRO active front head
restraints  ......................................... 54
Rear seat head restraints ................. 89
Heated steering wheel  ........................ 94
Height adjustment  
Seat belt outlet  ................................ 51
Seats  ............................................... 87
Vehicle level control  ......................163
High-beam flasher  ............................. 101
High-beam headlamps  .............. 100, 319
Adaptive Highbeam Assist  .............100
Indicator lamp .................................. 29
Replacing bulbs  ............................. 319
High-performance brake system  ..... 256
Hill-start assist system  ..................... 160
HOLD function  ................................... 161
Hood  ................................................... 223
Messages in the multifunction
display  ........................................... 293
Hydroplaning  ..................................... 257
I
Identification labels  .......................... 346
Identification number, vehicle
(VIN)  ................................................... 346
Ignition  ................................... 85, 86, 110
Immobilizer  .......................................... 71
Indicator lamps see Lamps, indicator and warning            
Infant and child restraint systems
see Children in the vehicle                        
Inflation pressure
see Tires, Inflation pressure                      
Inside door handle  .............................. 80
Instrument cluster  ...................... 28, 125
Illumination  .................................... 125
Lamps  ............................................ 304
Multifunction display  .....................128
Instrument lighting
see Instrument cluster, Illumination         
Instrument panel
see Instrument cluster                              
Instruments and controls
see Cockpit                                               
Interior lighting  
Delayed shut-off  ............................ 143
Emergency lighting  ........................103
Front  .............................................. 103
Front reading lamps  .......................103
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Rear ............................................... 104
Rear reading lamps  ........................104
Interior rear view mirror  ..................... 94
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors ....... 95
Interior storage spaces
see Storage compartments                      
Intermittent wiping  ........................... 104
Rain sensor  .................................... 104
IR emitter  
Replacing bulbs  ............................. 319
ISOFIX (Child seat anchors –
LATCH-type) see Children in the vehicle                        
J
Jack  ..................................................... 270
Jump starting  ..................................... 338
K
Key, Mechanical  
Loss of  ............................................. 79
Replacing  ......................................... 80
Unlocking/locking manually  ..........314
Valet locking  .................................... 85
Key, SmartKey  
Battery check lamp  ..........................79
Checking batteries  ...........................79
Factory setting ........................... 77, 79
Global locking (KEYLESS-
GO)  .................................................. 79
Global locking (SmartKey) ................ 77
Global unlocking (KEYLESS-
GO)  .................................................. 79
Global unlocking
(SmartKey)  ....................................... 77
Important notes on KEYLESS-GO  .....78
Locking/unlocking ........................... 76
Loss of  ............................................. 79
Messages in the multifunction
display  ........................................... 293
Opening, trunk  ................................. 82
Opening and closing the power
tilt/sliding sunroof or the
panorama roof  ............................... 107
Opening and closing the windows . 107
Remote control  ................................ 76
Replacing ......................................... 80
Replacing batteries  ........................317
Restoring to factory setting  .......77, 79
Selective setting  ........................77, 79
Starter switch positions  ...................85
KEYLESS-GO  
Starter switch positions  ...................86
Kickdown  ........................................... 119
Kickdown (manual shift program)  ... 124
Kilopascal (air pressure unit)  ........... 250
Knee bag  .............................................. 40
L
Labels  
Certification  ................................... 346
Emission control information  .........347
Tire and Loading Information
placard ........................................... 237
Tire inflation pressure  ....................230
Lamps, exterior  
Exterior lamp switch  ........................97
Front  .............................................. 319
Messages in the multifunction
display  ........................................... 299
Switching on/off .............................. 97
Lamps, indicator and warning  
ABS .......................................... 29, 305
Adaptive Highbeam Assist  .............100
Brakes  ........................................... 305
Coolant  .......................................... 311
Distance warning lamp  ..........151, 309
Engine malfunction  ........................310
ESC  .......................................... 29, 309
ESC OFF  ........................................ 308
Fog lamps  ........................................ 99
Front passenger front air bag off
(Canada only)  .......................... 46, 313
Front passenger front air bag off
(USA only) ................................ 43, 314
Fuel tank reserve  ........................... 310
High-beam headlamps  .............29, 100
Instrument cluster  .........................304
Low-beam headlamps  ................30, 98
Low tire pressure/TPMS
malfunction telltale  ........................312
Seat belt telltale  ................29, 52, 307
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SRS .......................................... 36, 308
Turn signals  ..................................... 29
Lane Keeping Assist  .......................... 177
Messages in the multifunction
display  ........................................... 283
Switching on or off ......................... 138
LATCH-type child seat anchors (ISOFIX)
see Children in the vehicle                        
License plate lamps  
Messages in the multifunction
display  ........................................... 301
Light alloy wheels, cleaning  ............. 265
Lighter see Cigarette lighter                                 
Lighting  ................................................ 97
Daytime running lamp mode  ............98
Exterior  ............................................ 97
Interior  ........................................... 103
Limp-home mode  .............................. 124
Load index (tires)  ...................... 246, 250
Loading see Vehicle loading                                   
Locator lighting  ................................. 142
Locking the vehicle  
KEYLESS-GO  .................................... 77
Manually  ........................................ 315
SmartKey  ......................................... 76
Loss of  
Key  .................................................. 79
Service and Warranty Information
booklet  .......................................... 346
Low-beam headlamps  ......................... 98
Exterior lamp switch  ........................97
Indicator lamp .................................. 30
Replacing bulbs  ............................. 319
Switching on  .................................... 98
Lubricants  .......................................... 359
Lumbar support  ................................... 89
M
Maintenance  ........................................ 21
Maintenance System  
Service indicator display  ................259
Service indicator message  .............258
Service term exceeded  ..................259
Manual headlamp mode (Low-
beam headlamps)  ................................ 98
Manual shift program  ....................... 122
Maximum engine speed see Vehicle specification                          
Maximum loaded vehicle weight  ..... 250
Maximum load rating (tires)  ............. 250
Maximum permissible tire
inflation pressure  .............................. 251
Mechanical key see Key, Mechanical                                 
Media interface  ................................. 201
Memory function  ................................. 96
Menus see Control system menus                       
Minispare wheel
see Spare wheel                                        
Mirrors  .................................................. 94
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors ....... 95
Exterior rear view mirror parking
position  ............................................ 95
Exterior rear view mirrors  ................95
Interior rear view mirror  ...................94
Memory function .............................. 96
Vanity mirror  .................................. 205
MOExtended system  ......................... 329
MOExtended tires  ..................... 329, 353
MON (Motor Octane Number)  .......... 363
Motor Octane Number see MON                                                   
Multifunction display  ........................ 128
Symbol messages  ..........................287
Text messages  ............................... 274
Vehicle status messages  ...............272
Multifunction display messages  
ABS  ....................................... 288, 289
Active headlamps  .......................... 299
Advanced TPMS  ............................. 285
Air bags  ......................................... 276
Air filter .......................................... 299
AIRMATIC  ...................................... 292
Alternator  .............................. 284, 297
ATTENTION ASSIST  ........................292
Automatic
transmission  .......................... 283, 284
Backrests ....................................... 293
Battery  ................................... 284, 297
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 281
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Oil, oil levelsee Engine oil                                            
On-board computer
see Control system                                   
One-touch gearshifting  ..................... 121
Operating safety  .................................. 22
Ornamental moldings, cleaning  ....... 262
Overhead control panel  ...................... 33
P
Paintwork, cleaning  .......................... 261
Paintwork code  ................................. 347
Panic alarm  .......................................... 61
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel  ...................................... 195
Cleaning ......................................... 265
Operation ....................................... 195
Roller sunblinds  ............................. 194
Synchronizing  ................................ 196
Parcel nets  ......................................... 199
Parking  ............................................... 113
Parking Guidance  ..................168, 170
Parktronic system  ..........................165
Parking and standing lamp  
Replacing bulbs  ............................. 319
Parking brake  .................................... 113
Messages in the multifunction
display  ........................................... 289
Parking Guidance  .............................. 168
Canceling  ....................................... 171
Detecting a parking space  .............169
Parking  .......................................... 170
Parking position  
Exterior rear view mirrors  ................95
Transmission position  ....................118
Parktronic system  
Cleaning system sensors  ...............263
Malfunction .................................... 168
Minimum distance  .........................167
Sensor range  ................................. 166
Switching on/off  ........................... 168
System sensors  ............................. 166
Warning indicators  ...................27, 167
Parts service  ...................................... 346
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
(Canada only) see Front passenger front air bag
off indicator lamp (Canada only)               
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
(USA only) see Front passenger front air bag
off indicator lamp (USA only)                    
Passenger safety
see Occupant safety                                 
Pedals  ................................................. 254
Pelvis air bags  ..................................... 42
Phone see Telephone                                           
Plastic parts, cleaning  ...................... 265
Power assistance  .............................. 254
Power outlets  .................................... 207
Power seats see Seats                                                  
Power steering  
Messages in the multifunction
display  ........................................... 295
Power tilt/sliding sunroof  
Operation ....................................... 192
Synchronizing  ................................ 194
Power washer  .................................... 261
Power windows  ................................. 105
Cleaning ......................................... 264
Operation ....................................... 105
Rear door window, override
switch  .............................................. 60
Synchronizing  ................................ 107
Practical hints  ................................... 268
Preglow indicator lamp  ..................... 110
PRE-SAFE ®
 ............................................ 53
Messages in the multifunction
display  ........................................... 274
PRE-SAFE ®
 Brake  ................................. 69
Activating/deactivating  .................137
Messages in the multifunction
display  ........................................... 274
Problems  
While driving  .................................. 112
With vehicle  ..................................... 23
With wipers  .................................... 105
Product information  ............................ 20
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Program mode selector dial (E 63 AMG) 
Automatic shift program  ........121, 123
Program mode selector switch  
Automatic shift program  ................120
Proximity key
see Key, SmartKey                                    
PSI (air pressure unit)  ....................... 251
R
RACE START (E 63 AMG)  ................... 159
RACETIMER  ........................................ 132
Radar sensors  
Messages in the multifunction
display  ........................................... 282
Switching on or off ......................... 144
Radiator  ..................................... 224, 252
Radio  
Selecting stations  ..........................134
Radio transmitters  ............................ 257
Rain sensor see Intermittent wiping                             
Rear axle oil  ....................................... 360
Rear center console ashtray see Ashtrays                                             
Rear center seat belt  
Unblocking ....................................... 51
Rear doors  
Child safety locks  ............................ 60
Rear door window  
Override switch  ................................ 60
Rear fog lamp
see Fog lamps                                           
Rear lamps
see Tail lamps                                           
Rear seat head restraints
see Head restraints                                   
Rear view camera  .............................. 171
Cleaning the camera lens  ..............263
Rear window defroster  ..................... 191
Recommended tire inflation
pressure  ..................................... 229, 251
Refilling  
AdBlue ®
 ......................................... 334
Refrigerant, air conditioning  ............ 362
Refueling  ............................................ 220
Regular checks  .................................. 222
Reminder, Seat belt
see Seat belts, Telltale                              
Remote control
see Key, SmartKey                                    
Remote door lock (Tele Aid)  ............. 212
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid)  ......... 211
Replacing  
Key  .................................................. 80
Replacing bulbs  ................................. 318
Reporting safety defects  .................... 23
Research Octane Number see RON                                                    
Reserve fuel  
Messages in the multifunction
display  ........................................... 298
Warning lamp ................................. 310
Restraint systems
see Occupant safety                                 
Retaining hook  .................................. 199
Rims  ........................................... 251, 353
Roadside Assistance  ................... 21, 210
Roller sunblinds  ................................. 194
RON (Research Octane Number)  ..... 363
Roof rack  ............................................ 198
Rubber parts, cleaning  ...................... 265
Run-flat tires see MOExtended tires                               
S
Safety  
Driving safety systems  .....................61
Occupant safety ............................... 36
Reporting defects  ............................ 23
Safety belts
see Seat belts                                           
Seat belt force limiter  ......................... 52
Seat belts  ............................................. 48
Adjustment function  ........................51
Automatic comfort-fit feature  ..........53
Children in the vehicle  .....................56
Cleaning ......................................... 266
Fastening  ......................................... 50
Height adjustment  ...........................51
Proper use of  ................................... 49
Rear center seat  .............................. 51
Safety guidelines  ............................. 39
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Air pressure ................................... 229
Care and maintenance  ...................242
Cleaning ......................................... 243
Direction of rotation, spinning  .......241
Important notes on tire inflation
pressure  ........................................ 230
Inflation pressure  ........................... 231
Information placard  .......................237
Inspection  ...................................... 242
Labeling  ......................................... 245
Load index  ............................. 246, 250
Load rating  .................................... 250
Messages in the multifunction
display  ................................... 284, 304
MOExtended  .................................. 353
Ply composition and material
used ............................................... 251
Problems under-/overinflation  ......231
Retreads  ........................................ 228
Rims and tires (technical data)  ......353
Rotation  ......................................... 244
Service life  ..................................... 242
Sizes  .............................................. 353
Snow chains  .................................. 252
Speed rating  .......................... 247, 251
Storing  ........................................... 243
Temperature  .......................... 230, 244
Terminology  ................................... 249
TIREFIT (tire repair kit)  ...................329
Tire Identification Number  .............251
Tire pressure loss warning system . 232
TPMS low tire pressure/
malfunction telltale  ........................312
Traction  ................................. 244, 251
Tread  ............................................. 251
Tread depth  ........................... 242, 252
Treadwear  ...................................... 243
Treadwear indicators  .............242, 252
Vehicle maximum load on  ..............252
Wear pattern  .................................. 244
Winter tires  ............................ 252, 353
Tire speed rating  ....................... 247, 251
Top tether see Children in the vehicle                        
Total load limit  ................................... 251
Towing  
Towing eye bolt .............................. 341
Vehicle  ........................................... 340Towing eye bolt ................................. 341
Traction  ...................................... 244, 251
Transfer case  ..................................... 124
Transmission see Automatic transmission                     
Transmission fluid level  .................... 226
Transmission gear selector lever see Gear selector lever                             
Transmission positions  .................... 118
Traveling abroad  ............................... 257
Tread (tires)  ....................................... 251
Tread depth (tires)  .................... 242, 252
Treadwear  .......................................... 243
Treadwear indicators (tires)  .... 242, 252
Trip menu  ........................................... 129
Trunk  
Closing  ............................................. 82
Fuse box  ........................................ 343
Messages in the multifunction
display  ........................................... 293
Opening  ........................................... 82
Opening/closing system .................. 83
Tie-down rings  ............................... 199
Trunk lid emergency release  ............84
Unlocking manually  .......................315
Valet locking  .................................... 85
Turning off the engine  ...................... 113
Turn signals  ....................................... 100
Cleaning lenses  ............................. 262
Indicator lamps  ................................ 29
Messages in the multifunction
display  ........................................... 303
Replacing bulbs  ............................. 319
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards  .................................. 243, 252
Units  
Selecting speedometer display
mode  ............................................. 141
Unleaded gasoline, premium  ........... 362
Unlocking the vehicle  
KEYLESS-GO  .................................... 77
Manually  ........................................ 314
SmartKey  ......................................... 76
Upholstery, cleaning  ......................... 266
Useful features  .................................. 203
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