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Rear compartment
Setting the ai rvents. ..................... 143
Rear-compartment seat belt sta-
tus indicator ........................................ 52
Rear foglamp Display message ............................ 257
Switching on/off ........................... 116
Rear seat
Display message ............................ 273
Rear seat (folding the backrest for-
wards/back) ...................................... 293
Rear Seat Entertainment System see Separate operating instructions
Rear-view mirror
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ........109
Dipping (manual )........................... 108
Rear window blind ............................305
Rear window heating Problem (fault) ............................... 137
Switching on/off ........................... 137
Rear window wiper
Replacing the wiper blade .............. 127
Switching on/off ........................... 126
Refuelling
Fuel gauge ............................... 30, 227
Important safety notes ..................161
Notes for AMG vehicles .................388
Refuelling proces s......................... 162
see Fuel
Remote control
Auxiliary heating/ventilation .......... 139
Changing the batteries (auxiliary
heating) ......................................... 141
Garage door opener .......................311
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 312
Replacing the battery (auxiliary
heating remote control) .................... 141
Reserve (fuel tank) see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 260
Warning lamp ................................. 285
Residual heat (climate control) ........138
Restraint system see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System) Rev counter
........................................ 228
Reverse gear (selector lever) ...........154
Reversing camera Cleaning instructions .....................329
Function/notes ............................. 198
Switching on/off ........................... 199
Reversing lamp
Changing bulbs .............................. 124
Reversing lamp (display message) ..257
Roller sunblind Rea rwindow .................................. 305
Roof carrier ........................................ 302
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 332
Roof load (maximum) ........................394 S
Safety Childre ninthe vehicle ..................... 53
Child restraint systems ....................53
Safety net
Attaching ....................................... 298
Important safety information .........298
Safety system
see Driving safety system
Seat
Folding the backres t(rear com-
partment) forwards/back ..............295
Seat backrest display message .....273
Seat belt
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger sea tbelt ......................... 50
Adjusting the height ......................... 50
Belt force limiter .............................. 52
Belt tensione r.................................. 52
Centre rear-compartment sea t........ 51
Cleaning ......................................... 331
Display message ............................ 253
Fastening ......................................... 50
Important safety guidelines .............49
Rea rseat belt status indicator .........52
Releasing ......................................... 51
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ......................245
Warning lamp ................................. 277
Warning lamp (function) ................... 51 16
Index

SPORT handling mode
Activating/deactivating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 68
Warning lamp ................................. 282
SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys-
tem)
Display message ............................ 254
Introduction ..................................... 41
Warning lamp ................................. 284
Warning lamp (function) ................... 41
Starting (engine) ................................ 148
Steering (display message) ..............274
Steering wheel Adjusting (electrically). ..................106
Adjusting (manually). .....................106
Button overview ............................... 33
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 228
Cleaning ......................................... 331
Gearshift paddles ........................... 158
Important safety notes ..................105
Steering wheel heating ..................106
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 111
Steering wheel gearshift paddles ....158
Steering wheel heating Problem (malfunction) ...................107
Switching on/off ........................... 106
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 246
Stowage areas ................................... 290
Stowage compartment Spectacles compartment ...............291
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................. 292
Centre console .............................. 291
Centre console (rea rcompart-
ment). ............................................ 293
Cuph older..................................... 303
Glove compartment .......................291
Important safety information .........290
Rea r............................................... 293
Under driver's seat/front-
passenger sea t.............................. 292
Stowage net ....................................... 293
Stowage space Stowage net ................................... 293
Stowage well beneath the boot
floor .................................................... 301Summer tyres
.................................... 356
Sun visor ............................................ 305
Supplement Restraint System see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Surround lighting (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .242
Suspension tuning AIRMATIC ...................................... 189
AMG RIDE CONTROL sports sus-
pension .......................................... 190
SETUP (on-board computer) ..........246
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............72 T
Tailgate Display message ............................ 273
Emergency unlocking .......................88
Important safety notes ....................85
Limiting the opening angle ...............88
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 87
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 86
Opening/closing (from outside) .......85
Opening dimensions ......................394
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 256
Tank
see Fuel tank
Technical data
Emergency spare wheel .................380
Information .................................... 382
Trailer loads ................................... 398
Tyres/wheels ................................. 367
Vehicle data ................................... 394
Telephone
Accepting acall............................. 235
Display message ............................ 275
Menu (on-board computer) ............235
Number from the phone book ....... .235
Redialling ....................................... 236
Rejecting/ending acall................. 235
Telephone compartment ................292
Telescopic rod (Easy-Pac kfix kit) ....301 18
Index

Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 228
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 246
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 246
Outside temperature ..................... .228
Setting (climate control) ................134
TEMPOMAT
Function/notes ............................. 171
Theft-deterrent system
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) .........72
Immobiliser ...................................... 72
Through-loading feature ...................293
Timing (RACETIMER) .........................246
Tiredness Assist see ATTENTION ASSIST
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 338
Top Tether ............................................ 57
Total distance recorder ....................230
Tow-away protection ..........................73
Towing Important safety notes ..................346
With the rear axle raised ................348
Towing atrailer
Activ eBlind Spot Assist .................215
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............217
Active Parking Assist .....................197
Axle load, permissible ....................398
Bulb failure indicator for LED
lamps ............................................. 223
ESP ®
(Electroni cStability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 69
Towing away
Fitting the towing eye. ...................347
Removing the towing eye. ..............348
With both axles on the ground .......348
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............349
Important safety notes ..................346
Trailer
Display message ............................ 274
Trailer coupling
see Towing atrailer
Trailer towing
7-pin connector ............................. 223
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 210
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ......... 329
Coupling up atrailer ...................... 221Decoupling
atrailer ....................... 221
Driving tips .................................... 219
Folding in the ball coupling ............221
Folding out the ball coupling ..........220
Important safety notes ..................217
Lights displa ymessage .................. 255
Mounting dimensions ....................396
Parktroni c...................................... 193
Power supply ................................. 222
Shift range ..................................... 157
Trailer loads ................................... 398
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transmission position display .........155
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECTl ever)...................... 155
Transporting the vehicle ..................349
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) .331
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .231
Trip meter Calling up ....................................... 230
Resetting (on-board computer) ......232
Turn signal
see Turn signals
Turn signals
Switching on/off ........................... 117
TV
Operating (on-board computer) .....234
see Separate operating instructions
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 383
Installatio n..................................... 383
Transmission output (maximum) .... 383
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
Tyre pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) .....360
Display message ............................ 268
Not reached (TIREFIT) ....................339
Reached (TIREFIT) ..........................339
Recommended ............................... 357
Tyre pressure loss warning
Important safety notes ..................358
Restarting ...................................... 359 Index
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Tyre pressure monitor
Checking the tyre pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 360
Function/notes ............................. 360
Restarting ...................................... 361
Warning lamp ................................. 288
Warning message .......................... 361
Tyres
Changing awheel .......................... 362
Checking ........................................ 355
Direction of rotatio n...................... 362
Display message ............................ 268
Important safety notes ..................354
MOExtended tyres .........................356
Replacing ....................................... 362
Service life ..................................... 355
Storing ........................................... 363
Tyr esize (data) .............................. 367
Tyr etread ...................................... 355
see Flat tyre U
Unladen weight ................................. 394
Unlocking Emergency unlocking .......................84
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 83V
Vanity mirror (in sun visor) ..............305
Variable SPEEDTRONIC see SPEEDTRONIC
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 25
Data acquisition ............................... 25
Display message ............................ 272
Electronics ..................................... 383
Equipment ....................................... 23
Implied warranty .............................. 25
Individua lsettings .......................... 239
Leaving parked up .........................167
Locking (in an emergency) ...............84
Locking (key )................................... 77
Lowering ........................................ 366
Pulling away ................................... 149
Raising ........................................... 364
Registration ..................................... 24Securing from rolling away
............363
Towing away .................................. 346
Transporting .................................. 349
Unlocking (in an emergency) ...........84
Unlocking (key )................................ 77
Vehicle data ................................... 394
Vehicle data ....................................... 394
Vehicle dimensions ...........................394
Vehicle emergency locking ................84
Vehicle identification number see VIN
Vehicle identification plate ..............384
Vehicle level AIRMATIC ...................................... 188
AMG RIDE CONTROL sports sus-
pension .......................................... 190
Vehicle level (display message) .......261
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 335
Vehicle weights ................................. 394
Video Operating the DVD ......................... 234
VIN ...................................................... 384 W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 279
Brakes ........................................... 278
Distance warning signa l................. 287
ESP ®
.............................................. 281
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 282
Fuel tank ........................................ 285
LIM (cruise control) ........................ 172
LIM (DISTRONIC PLUS) ..................178
LIM (variable SPEEDTRONIC) .........175
Overview .................................. 32, 276
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF ................55
Reserve fuel ................................... 285
Seat bel t........................................ 277
SRS ................................................ 284
Tyr ep ressure monitor ...................288
Warning triangle ................................ 334
Washer fluid Display message ............................ 275
Wheel bol ttightening torque ...........366
Wheel chock ...................................... 36320
Index

Wheels
Changing/replacing .......................362
Changing awheel .......................... 362
Checking ........................................ 355
Cleaning ......................................... 327
Cleaning (warning) .........................363
Emergency spare wheel .................377
Fitting anew wheel ........................ 366
Fitting awheel ............................... 363
Important safety notes ..................354
Removing awheel .......................... 365
Storing ........................................... 363
Tightening torque ........................... 366
Whee lsize/tyre size ...................... 367
Windowbag
Operation ........................................ .46
Windows
Cleaning ......................................... 328
see Side windows
Windscreen
Demisting ...................................... 136
Windscreen washe rfluid
see Windscreen washer system
Windscreen washer system
Notes ............................................. 393
Topping up ..................................... 323
Windscreen wipers
Problem (malfunction) ...................128
Rea rwindow wiper ........................ 126
Replacing the wiper blades ............126
Switching on/off ........................... 125
Winter operation
Important safety notes ..................356
Radiator cover ............................... 321
Slippery road surfaces ...................171
Snow chains .................................. 357
Winter tyres
Limiting the speed (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 242
M+S tyres ...................................... 356
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 328
Important safety notes ..................126
Replacing ....................................... 126
Replacing (on the rear window) .....127
Replacing (windscreen) ..................126
Wooden trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 331Workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop Index
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cles. This is also the case, eve
nifthey have
been independently or officially approved.
The use of non-approved parts could affect
your vehicle's operating safety.
Mercedes-Ben ztherefore recommends that
you use genuine Mercedes-Ben zparts, con-
version parts and accessories that have been
approved for the type of vehicle.
Genuine Mercedes-Ben zparts, approved con-
version parts and accessorie sare available
from a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Here,
you will receive advice about permissible
technical modifications, and the parts will be
professionally fitted. Owner's Manual
General notes
Before you first drive off, read this Owner's
Manual carefully and familiarise yourself with
yourv ehicle.
For your own safety and a longer vehicle life,
follow the instructions and warning notices in
this manual. Disregarding them may lead to
damage to the vehicle or personal injury. Vehicle equipment
This Owner's Manual describes all models
and all standard and optional equipment
available for your vehicle at the time of pub-
lication of the Owner's Manual. Country-spe-
cific differences are possible. Note that your
vehicle may not be fitted with all features
described. This is also the case for systems
and functions relevant to safety. Therefore,
the equipment on your vehicle may differ from
that in the descriptions and illustrations.
The original purchase contrac tdocumenta-
tion for your vehicle contains a list of all of the
systems in your vehicle.
Should you have any questions concerning
equipment and operation, please consult a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. The Owner's Manual and Service Booklet are
important documents and should kept in the
vehicle. Operating safety
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
All work on the vehicle and, in particular, work
relevant to safety or on safety-related sys-
tems must be carried out at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop. G
WARNING
Some safety systems only function when the
engine is running. You should therefore never
switch off the engine when driving. Otherwise,
the safety systems of your vehicle may not
function correctly and as a result will no lon-
ger protect you and other persons as inten-
ded. In addition, there is a risk that you may
lose control of your vehicle and thus cause an
accident. G
WARNING
Work carried out incorrectly, or alterations
made to the vehicle, e.g. re-routing of cables
under coverings, could cause the safety sys-
tems of your vehicle to stop working properly.
The safety systems would thus no longer pro-
tect you and other persons as intended. In
addition, there is a risk that you may lose con-
trol of your vehicle and thus cause an acci-
dent.
All work and alterations to the vehicle, e.g.
installations or modifications, should there-
fore be carried out at aqualified specialist
workshop. G
WARNING
If work on electronic equipment and its soft-
ware is carried out incorrectly, this equipment
could stop working .The electronic systems
are networked via interfaces. Tampering with
these electronic systems could cause mal- Introduction
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functions in systems which have not been
modified .Malfunctions such as these can
seriously jeopardise the vehicle's operating
safety and therefore your own safety.
You should therefore have all work and mod-
ifications to electronic components carried
out at a qualified specialist workshop. Declarations of conformity
Wireless vehicle components The following informatio
napplies to all com-
ponents of the vehicle and the COMAND sys-
tem which receive and/or transmit radio
waves:
The components of this vehicle which receive
and/or transmit radio waves are compliant
with the basic requirements and other rele-
vant provision sof Directive 1999/5/EC. You
can obtain further information from any
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Electromagnetic compatibility The electromagnetic compatibility of the vehi-
cle components has been checked and certi-
fied according to the currently valid version
of Directive 72/245/EEC or the equivalent
ECE Regulation ECE-R 10. Diagnostics connection
G
WARNING
If you connect equipment to a diagnostics
connection, it can affect the operation of the
vehicle systems. This could compromise the
operating safety of you rvehicle while driving.
There is a risk of an accident.
Do not connect any equipment to a diagnos-
tics connection. G
WARNING
Loose equipment or cables hanging from a
device which are connected to a diagnostic
connection could impede pedal clearance. The equipment or cables could get caught
between the pedals when driving and braking
suddenly. This could impair the function of the
pedals. There is a risk of accident.
Do not attach any equipment or cables in the
driver's footwell.
! If the engine is switched off and equip-
ment on the diagnostics connection is
used, the starter batter ymay discharge.
The diagnostics connection is only intended
for the connection of diagnostic equipmen tat
a qualified specialist workshop.
Connecting equipmen tto the diagnostics
connection can lead to emissions monitoring
information being reset, for example. This
may lead to the vehicle failing to meet the
requirements of the next emissions test dur-
ing the main inspection. Qualified specialist workshop
Aq ualified specialist workshop has the nec-
essary special skills, tools and qualifications
to correctly carry out any necessary work on
your vehicle. This particularly applies to work
relevan tto safety.
Observe the notes in the Service Booklet.
Always have the following work carried out at
a qualified specialist workshop:
R work relevant to safety
R service and maintenance work
R repair work
R modifications, installations and conver-
sions
R work on electronic components
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Vehicle registration
Mercedes-Benz may ask its Service Centres
to carry out technical inspections on certain 24
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vehicles. The quality or safety of the vehicle
is improved as a result of the inspection.
Mercedes-Benz can only inform you about
vehicle checks if it has yourr egistration data.
It is possible that your vehicle has not yet
been registered in your name in the following
cases:
R if your vehicle was not purchased at an
authorised specialist dealer.
R if your vehicle has not yet been examined
at a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
It is advisable to register your vehicle with a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Inform Mercedes-Benz as soon as possible
about any change in address or vehicle own-
ership. Correct use
G
WARNING
Various warning stickers are affixed to your
vehicle. Their purpose is to draw your atten-
tion, and the attention of others, to various
dangers. Therefore, do not remove any warn-
ing stickers unless the sticker clearly states
that you may do so.
If you remove the warning stickers, you or
others could be injured by failing to recognise
certain dangers.
Observe the following information when driv-
ing your vehicle:
R the safety notes in this manual
R the Technical Data section in this manual
R traffic rules and regulations
R laws and safety standards pertaining to
moto rvehicles Implied warranty
! Follow the instructions in this manual
about the proper operation of your vehicle
as well as about possible vehicle damage.
Damage to your vehicle that arises from culpable contraventions against these
instructions are not covered either by
Mercedes-Benzi
mplied warranty or by the
New or Used-Vehicle Warranty. Data stored in the vehicle
Fault data
Components which are critical for vehicle
operation are equipped with fault data mem-
ories as standard .There are also data storage
devices which record how vehicle compo-
nents have reacted in certain driving situa-
tions (e.g. airbag deployment or ESP ®
inter-
vention).
This data is used exclusively to:
R assist in the rectification of faults and
defects
R help Mercedes-Ben zoptimise and develop
vehicle functions
The data cannot be used to trace the vehicle's
movements.
When your vehicle is serviced by Mercedes-
Benz, this technical information can be read
out from the fault memory. This is performed
by authorised employees of the Mercedes-
Ben zservice network using special diagnos-
tic computers.
After a fault has been rectified, the informa-
tion is deleted from the memory. Other mem-
ory data is constantly overwritten. Other devices that store data
Depending on the equipment level, your vehi-
cle may feature communications and/or
entertainment systems (e.g. navigation devi-
ces, telephone systems). These allow you to
save and edit data required for the operation
of the respective device.
Further information on operation (e.g. on
deleting data) can be found in the separate
operating instructions. Introduction
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