1, 2, 3 ...
12 Vsocket
see Socket
4ETS
see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tionS ystem)
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 191
4MATIC off-road system ...................191 A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 250
Function/notes ................................ 64
Important safety notes ....................64
Warning lamp ................................. 279
Activating/deactivating air-recir-
culation mode .................................... 137
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification .................133
Active Blin dSpot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 238
Display message ............................ 264
Function/notes ............................. 212
Towing atrailer .............................. 215
Active Driving Assistance package .212
Active Lane Keeping Assist Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 238
Display message ............................ 264
Function/notes ............................. 215
Towing atrailer .............................. 217
Active light function .........................119
Active multicontour seat ..................103
Active Park Assist Display message ............................ 265
Active Parking Assist
Important safety notes ..................194
Towing atrailer .............................. 197
Active Service System
see ASSYST PLUS
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 70
Adaptive brake lamps .........................66Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 258
Function/notes ............................. 120
Adaptive Main-beam Assist
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 241
Additives (engine oil) ........................392
Airbags Front airbag (driver, front
passenger )....................................... 44
Important safety guidelines .............42
Kneebag .......................................... .44
Pelvis airbag .................................... 45
Sidebag ............................................ 45
Triggering ......................................... 41
Windowba g...................................... 46
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Airf ilter (white display message) ....261
AIRF LOW ........................................... 134
AIRMATIC Display message ............................ 261
Function/notes ............................. 188
Air pressure
see Tyre pressure
Airv ents
Glove compartmen t....................... 143
Important safety notes ..................142
Rea r............................................... 143
Setting ........................................... 142
Setting the centre air vents ...........143
Setting the side air vents ...............143
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ambient lighting
Setting the brightness (on-board
computer) ...................................... 241
Setting the colou r(on-board com-
puter) ............................................ .241
AMG RIDE CONTROL sports sus-
pension ............................................... 190
Anti-glare film .................................... 317
Anti-loc kBraking System
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Aquaplaning ....................................... 1704
Index
The ECO start/stop function is operational
and the
¤symbol is displayed in green in
the multifunction display if:
R the indicator lamp in the ECO button is lit
green.
R the vehicle is stationary.
R the outside temperature is within the com-
fort range.
R the engine is at normal operating temper-
ature.
R the set temperature for the vehicle interior
has been reached.
R the battery is sufficiently charged.
R the system detects that the windscreen is
not misted up when the air-conditioning
system is switched on.
R the bonnet is closed.
R the driver's door is closed and the driver's
seat belt is fastened.
If not all conditions for automatic engine
switch-off have been fulfilled, the ¤sym-
bol is shown in yellow.
AMG vehicles: the AMG menu in the multi-
function display additionally shows the Stop/Start inactive message.
i If you shift the transmission from Rto D,
the ECO start/stop function is available
again once the ¤symbol reappears in
green in the multifunction display.
i All vehicle systems remain active during
automatic engine switch-off.
i All vehicles (except AMG vehicles):
automatic engine switch-off can take place
a maximum of four times consecutively (ini-
tial stop, then three subsequent stops). The
¤ symbol is shown in yellow in the mul-
tifunction display after the engine has been
started automatically for the fourth time.
When the ¤symbol is shown in green
in the multifunction display, automatic
engine switch-off is again possible. i
AMG vehicles: The number of times
which the engine can be automatically
switched off consecutively is unlimited.
i You can also activate the HOLD function
when the vehicle is stationary if the engine
has been switched off automatically. It is
then not 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
gently, as the engine must be started first.
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 152).
Automatic engine start The engine is started automatically if:
R
you switch off the ECO start/stop function
by pressing the ECO button
R you release the brakes when in transmis-
sion position Dor N, when the HOLD func-
tion is inactive
R you depress the accelerator pedal
R you engage reverse gear R
R you move the transmission out of position
P
R you switch to drive program S,S+ orM
(AMG vehicles)
R you unfasten your seat belt or open the
driver's door
R the vehicle starts to roll
R the brake system requires this
R the temperature in the vehicle interior devi-
ates from the set range
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 Driving
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