Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal positio n............. 137
Automatic drive program ...............138
Changing gea r............................... 137
DIRECT SELECT leve r..................... 135
Display message ............................ 229
Drive position (ECO start/stop
function) ........................................ 136
Drive program displa y.................... 135
Driving tips .................................... 137
Emergency running mode ..............141
Engaging drive position .................. 136
Engaging neutra l............................ 136
Engaging revers egear ................... 136
Engaging the par kposition ............ 136
Kickdow n....................................... 137
Manual drive program ....................139
Neutral (ECO start/stop function) .136
Problem (fault) ............................... 141
Progra mselecto rbutton ................ 137
Pulling away ................................... 128
Starting the engine ........................127
Steering wheel gearshift paddle s... 138
Trailer towing ................................. 137
Transmissio nposition display ........135
Transmission positions ..................137
Automatic transmission emer-
gency running mode .........................141
Axle load, permissible (traile rtow-
ing) ...................................................... 320 B
Bag hook ............................................ 251
Ball coupling Folding in ....................................... 185
Folding out ..................................... 183
BAS (Brake Assist System) .................63
Basic settings see Settings
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist PLUS)
Display message ............................ 213
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS)
Function/notes ................................ 65 Battery (key)
Checking .......................................... 74
Important safety notes ....................73
Replacing ......................................... 74
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 282
Display message ............................ 220
Important safety notes ..................280
Jump starting ................................. 283
Belt
see Seat belt
Belt force limiters (activation) ...........39
Belt tensioner Activation ......................................... 39
Function .......................................... .47
Blind Spo tAssist
Activating/deactivating .................199
Display message ............................ 224
Notes/function .............................. 177
Trailer towing ................................. 179
Bonnet
Closing .......................................... .263
Display message ............................ 230
Opening ......................................... 262
Boot
see Tailgate
Brake Assist System
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 212
Notes ............................................. 315
Brake lamps
Adaptive .......................................... .66
Changin gbulbs .............................. 107
Display message ............................ 216
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 63
BAS .................................................. 63
BAS PLUS ........................................ 65
Brake fluid (notes) .........................315
Display message ............................ 206
Driving tips .................................... 146
Important safety notes ..................146
Parking brake ................................ 145
Warning lamp ................................. 233
Breakdown
see Flat tyre
see Towing away/tow-starting Index
5
EBD monitors and controls the brake pres-
sure on the rea rwheels to improve driving
stability while braking.
i Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (Y page 62). ADAPTIVE BRAKE
ADAPTIVE BRAKE enhances braking safety
and offers increased braking comfort.Ina ddi-
tion to the brakin gfunction ,ADAPTIVE BRAKE
also has the HOLD functio n(Ypage 162 )and
hill start assist (Y page 129). For further
information, see Driving tips (Y page 146).STEER CONTROL
G
WARNING
If there is an ESP ®
malfunction, you will not
receive any steering assistance from the
STEER CONTROL. The steering continues to
functio nwith power assistance.
STEER CONTROL helps you by transmitting a
noticeable steering force to the steering
wheel in the direction required for vehicle
stabilisation.
This steering assistance is provided in partic-
ular if:
R both right wheels or both left wheels are on
a wet or slippery road surface when you
brake.
R the vehicle starts to skid.
You have control over the steering at all
times. Anti-theft systems
Immobiliser
X To activate: remove the key fro mthe igni-
tion lock.
X To deactivate: switch on the ignition. The immobiliser prevents your vehicle from
being started without the correct key.
i
The immobiliser is always deactivated
when you start the engine. ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
X
To prime: lock the vehicle with the key.
Indicator lamp :flashes. The alarm sys-
tem is primed after approximately
15 seconds.
X To deactivate: unlock the vehicle with the
key.
X To stop the alarm: insert the key into the
ignition lock.
The alarm is switched off.
or
X Press the %or& button on the key.
The alarm is switched off.
Av isual and audible alarm is triggered if the
alarm system is primed and you open:
R a door
R the vehicle with the emergency key ele-
ment
R the tailgate
R the bonnet
The alarm is not switched off, even if you
close the open door that has triggered it, for
example. 68
Anti-theft systemsSafety
R
the vehicle is not being steered.
R the driver's door is closed and the seat belt
is fastened.
i The engine can be switched off automat-
ically a maximum of four times (first stop
and three subsequent stops) in succession.
The automatic engine switch-off is then
available agai nafter the ECO symbol
appears in the multifunction display.
i During automatic engine switch-off, the
climate control system only operates at a
reduced capacity. If you require full climate
control capacity, the ECO start/stop func-
tion can be deactivated by pressing the
ECO button (Y page 131).
Vehicles with manual transmission
The ECO start/stop function switches off the
engine automatically at low speeds. X
Brake the vehicle.
X Engage neutral N(Ypage 134) (follow
gearshift instruction :to engage neutral
N, if necessary).
X Release the clutch pedal.
The engine is switched off automatically.
Vehicles with automatic transmission
The ECO start/stop function switches the
engine off automatically if the vehicle is
braked to a standstill and the brake remains
depressed with the transmission in position
D or N.
i You can also activate the HOLD function
whe nthe vehicle is stationary if the engine has been switched off automatically
.Itis
the nnot necessary to continue applying
the brakes during the automatic stop
phase. When you depress the accelerator
pedal, the engine starts automatically and
the braking effect of the HOLD function is
deactivated. Depress the accelerator pedal
carefully, as the engine must be started
first.
Automatic engine start General notes
The engine is started automatically if:
R
the ECO start/stop function is deactivated
by pressing the ECO button.
R the vehicle starts to roll.
R the brake system requires this.
R the system detects moisture on the wind-
screen when the air-conditioning system is
switched on.
R the battery's charge status is too low.
R the driver's seat belt is removed or the driv-
er's door is opened.
R the bonnet is opened.
R you shift the transmission from position D
to Ron a vehicle with automatic transmis-
sion.
R you steer the vehicle.
Vehicles with manual transmission
! Only engage gear when the clutch pedal
is depressed.
The engine is started automatically if you:
R depress the clutch pedal
R depress the accelerator pedal
Vehicles with automatic transmission
The engine is started automatically if you:
R release the brakes when in transmission
position Dor N, unless the HOLD function
is activated or
R engage reverse gear Ror
R depress the accelerator pedal 130
DrivingDriving and parking
i
Shifting the transmissio nto position P
does not start the engine.
i If you shift the transmission from Rto D,
the ECO start/stop function will be availa-
ble again once the ¤symbol reappears
in the multifunction display.
Deactivating/activating the ECO start/
stop function X
To deactivate: press button:.
Indicator lamp ;and the ¤symbol in
the multifunction display go out.
X To activate: press button :.
Indicator lamp ;lights up. If all conditions
are fulfilled, the ¤symbol appears in
the multifunction display.
If not all conditions are fulfilled, the ¤
symbol is not shown in the multifunction
display .Ifthis is the case, the ECO start/
stop function is not available.
If indicator lamp ;is off, the ECO start/stop
function has been deactivated manually or as
the result of a malfunction. The engine will
then not be switched off automatically when
the vehicle stops.
i The ECO start/stop function is activated
each time the engine is switched on. Driving
131Driving and parking Z
displays parking spaces on the front-
passenger side as standard. Parking spaces
on the driver's side are displayed as soon as
the turn signal on the driver's side is activa-
ted. To park on the driver's side, you must
leave the driver's side turn signal switched
on. This must remain switched on until you
acknowledge the use of Active Parking Assist
by pressing the abutton on the multi-
function steering wheel.
When a parking space has been detected, an
arrow towards the right or the left also
appears. Example: detected parkin
gspace for a vehicle with
automatic transmission
: Detected parking space on the left
; Parking symbol
= Detected parking space on the right
Active Parking Assist will only detec tparking
spaces:
R that are parallel to the direction of travel
R that are at least 1.5 m wide
R that are at least 1.0 m longer than your
vehicle
Ap arking space is displayed while you are
driving past it, and until you are approx-
imately 15 m away from it.
Parking G
WARNING
PARKTRONIC and Active Parking Assist are
merely parking aids and may no tdetec tall
obstacles. They do not relieve you of the
responsibility of paying attention.
You are always responsible for safety and
must continue to pay attention to your imme-
diate surroundings when parking and manoeuvring. You could, otherwise, endanger
yourself and others.
G
WARNING
When parking, you need to make sure that no
obstacles are located in the vicinity of the
vehicle during the entire operation. Active
Parking Assist does not relieve you of the
responsibility of paying attention. It merely
aids you by intervening actively in the steer-
ing.
To stop the vehicle or avoid an accident you
need to apply the brakes yourself.
X Stop the vehicle when the parking space
symbol shows the desired parking space in
the instrument cluster.
X Vehicles with manual transmission :shift to
reverse gear.
Vehicles with automatic transmission: shift
into position R.
The Start Park Assist? Yes: OK No: %
message appears in the multifunction
display.
X To cancel the procedure: press the
% button on the multifunction steering
wheel or pull away.
or
X To parku sing Active Parking Assist:
press the abutton on the multifunction
steering wheel.
The Park Assist active Accelerate and brake Observe surroundings mes-
sage appears in the multifunction display.
X Let go of the multifunction steering wheel.
X Reverse the vehicle, being ready to brake
at all times. When reversing, do not exceed
a speed of approximately 10 km/h. Other-
wise, Active Parking Assist will be deacti-
vated.
i In tight parking spaces, you will achieve
the best parking results by backing up as 168
Driving systemsDriving and parking
Left control panel
=
; R
Calls up the menu and menu bar 9
:
Press briefly:
R
Scrolls through lists
R Selects a submenu or function
R In the Audio menu: selects a
stored station, an audio track or
a video scene
R In the Tel (telephone) menu:
switches to the phone book and
selects a name or telephone
number 9
:
Press and hold:
R
In the Audio menu: selects the
previous/nex tstation or selects
an audio track or a video scene
using rapid scrolling
R In the Tel (telephone) menu:
starts rapid scrolling through the
phone book a R
Confirms selection/display mes-
sage
R In the Tel (telephone) menu:
switches to the telephone book
and starts dialling the selected
number
R In the Audio menu: stops the
station search function at the
desired station Right control panel
~ R
Rejects or ends a call
R Exits telephone book/redial
memory 6 R
Makes or accepts a call
R Switches to the redial memory W
X R
Adjusts the volume 8 R
Mute Back button
%
Press briefly:
R
Back
R Switches off LINGUATRONIC;
see the separate operating
instructions
R Hides display messages/calls
up the last Trip menu function
used
R Exits the telephone book/redial
memory %
Press and hold:
R
Calls up the standard display in
the Trip menu
Multifunction display
Example: automatic transmission multifunction
display
:
Time
; Outside temperature or speed
(Ypage 201)
= Description field 190
Displays and operationOn-boa
rdcompu ter and displays
?
Menu bar
A Drive program
B Transmission position
X To show menu bar ?:press the =
or ; button on the steering wheel.
Menu bar ?is hidden after a few seconds.
Text field =shows the selected menu or
submenu as well as display messages.
i You can set the time using Audio 20 or
COMAND Online, see the separate Operat-
ing Instructions.
The following messages can appearint he
multifunction display:
Z Shift recommendation
(Ypage 134)
XjY Active Parking Assist
(Ypage 166)
¯ Cruise control (Y page 149)
LIM SPEEDTRONIC (Y
page 151)
è Rear window wiper
(Ypage 109)
_ Adaptive Highbeam Assist
(Ypage 101)
À ATTENTION ASSIST
(Ypage 175)
¤ ECO start/stop function
(Ypage 129)
Ä Speed Limit Assist
(Ypage 176)
à Lane Keeping Assist
(Ypage 180)
ë HOLD function (Y page 162)
Ä Distance warning signal
(Ypage 63)
120 km/h! Maximum permissible speed
exceeded (only for certain coun-
tries) Displays and operation
191On-board computer and displays Z
COMAND Online (see the separate operat-
ing instructions).
X Press the =or; buttononthe steer-
ing wheel to select the Tel menu.
You will see one of the following display mes-
sages in the multifunction display:
R Please enter PIN :t
he mobile phone has
been placed in the mobile phone bracket
and the PIN has not been entered.
When you enter your PIN via the mobile
phone, LINGUATRONIC, Audio 20 or
COMAND Online, the mobile phone
searches for a network.
R Telephone ready or the name of the net-
work provider: the mobile phone has found
a network and is ready to receive.
R Telephone No service : there is no net-
work available or the mobile phone is
searching for a network.
i You can obtain further information about
suitable mobile phones and connecting
mobile phones via Bluetooth ®
:
R in any Mercedes Benz Service Centre
R on the Internet at http://
www.mercedes-benz.com/connect
Accepting acall Example: incoming call
X
Press the 6button on the steering
wheel to accep tanincoming call.
If someone calls you when you are in the
Tel menu, a display message appears in the
multifunctio ndisplay.
You can accept a call even if you are not in
the Tel menu. Rejecting or ending
acall X
Press the ~button on the steering
wheel.
You can end or reject a call even if you are not
in the Tel menu.
Dialling anumber from the phone book X
Press the =or; button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Tel menu.
X Press the 9,:ora button to call
up the phone book.
X Press the 9or: button to select the
desired name.
To start scrolling rapidly ,press and hold the
9 or: button for longer than one
second.
Rapid scrolling stops when you release the
button or reach the end of the list.
X If onlyo ne telephone number is stored
for a name: press the6ora button
to start dialling.
or
X If there is more than one number for a
particular name: press the6ora
button to display the numbers.
X Press the 9or: button to select the
number you want to dial.
X Press the 6ora button to start dial-
ling.
or
X If you do not want to make a call: press
the ~ or% button.
Redialling The on-board computer saves the last names
or numbers dialled in the redial memory.
X
Press the =or; button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Tel menu.
X Press the 6button to switch to the
redial memory.
X Press the 9or: button to select the
desired name or number. Menus and submenus
197On-board computer and displays Z