Index
....................................................... 4Introduction
......................................... 21 At
ag lance ........................................... 29 Safety
................................................... 39 Opening and closing
...........................71 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
....91 Lights and windshield wipers
..........105 Climate control
................................. 121 Driving and parking
..........................131 On-board computer and displays
....189 Stowage and features
......................247 Maintenance and care
......................271 Breakdown assistance
.....................285 Wheels and tires
............................... 299 Technical data
................................... 335 Contents
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Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ......................................... 99
Dipping (automatic) .......................101
Folding in/ou t(automatically) .......100
Folding in/ou t(electrically) ...........100
Folding in whe nlocking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 204
Out of position (troubleshooting) ...101
Setting ........................................... 100
Storing settings (memory function) 102
Storing the parking position ..........101 F
Fille rcap
see Fuel filler flap
First-aid kit ......................................... 286
Flat tire MOExtended run-fla tsystem ......... 287
Preparing the vehicle .....................287
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormats ........................................... 269
Fog lamps Switching on/off ........................... 107
Front fog lamps
Display message ............................ 217
Switching on/off ........................... 107
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 339
Consumption statistics ..................193
Displaying the current
consumption .................................. 194
Displaying the range ......................194
Driving tips .................................... 152
Fuel gauge ....................................... 31
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 339
Important safety notes ..................338
Notes for AMG vehicles .................339
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline .339
Problem (malfunction) ...................150
Refueling ........................................ 147
Tank content/reserve fuel .............338
Fuel filler flap
Opening/closing ............................ 148
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 194Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 338
Problem (malfunction) ...................150
see Fuel tank
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 286
Fuses Allocation chart ............................. 296
Before changing ............................. 296
Fuse box in the engine
compartment ................................. 297
Fuse box in the trunk .....................297
Important safety notes ..................296
see Fuses G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory .....................268
Important safety notes ..................265
Opening/closing the garage door ..267
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 265
Gear indicator (on-board computer) 204
Gear or selector lever (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 282
Genuine parts ...................................... 21
Glove box ........................................... 249 H
Handbrake see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps ......................109
Headlamps Adding fluid to cleaning system .....277
Cleaning system (function) ............109
Cleaning system (notes) ................342
Fogging up ..................................... 111
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 95
Adjusting (electrically). ....................95
see NECK-PR Ohead restraints
Heating
see Climate control 10
Index
Rear fog lamp
................................ 108
Standing lamps .............................. 108
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 202
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board computer) 201
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (switch) ....................107
Switching the exterio rlighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer )............................ 202
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) ..........202
Turn signals ................................... 108
see Changing bulbs
see Interior lighting
see Lighting
Light sensor (display message) .......219
Loading guidelines ............................248
Locking see Centra llocking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 78
Emergency locking ........................... 79
From inside (central locking
button) ............................................. 78
Locking centrally
see Centra llocking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 203
Low-beam headlamps Changing bulbs .............................. 113
Display message ............................ 216
Setting for driving abroad
(symmetrical) ................................. 106
Switching on/off ........................... 107
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support ............................................ 96M
M+S tires ............................................ 302
Maintenance see ASSYST PLUS
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instructions) 279mbrace
Call priority .................................... 261
Display message ............................ 211
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 261
Downloading route s....................... 264
Emergency call .............................. 258
Geo fencing ................................... 264
Important safety notes ..................257
Locating astolen vehicl e............... 263
MB info call button ........................260
Remote vehicle locking ..................262
Roadside Assistance button ..........260
Search &Send ............................... 262
Self-test ......................................... 258
Speed alert .................................... 264
System .......................................... 258
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 265
Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosi s....................................... 263
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............262
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 74
Locking vehicle ................................ 79
Unlocking the driver's door ..............79
Memory card (audio) .........................196
Memory function ............................... 102
Message memory (on-board
computer) .......................................... 208
Messages see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Menu (on-board computer) ............197
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 73
MOExtended run-flat system ...........287
Mounting wheels Lowering the vehicle ......................328
Mounting anew wheel ................... 327
Preparing the vehicle .....................324
Raising the vehicle .........................325
Removing awheel .......................... 327
Securing the vehicle against
rolling away ................................... 32512
Index
MP3
Operation ....................................... 196
see separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................. 192
Permanent displa y......................... 201
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .191
Overview .......................................... 33N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............195
see separate operating instructions
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation ........................................ .52
Resetting after being triggered ........53
Notes on breaking-in anew vehicle 132 O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) Fault s............................................... 51
Operation ........................................ .46
System self-test ............................... 49
Occupant safety
Childre ninthe vehicle ..................... 58
System overview .............................. 40
OCS
Faults ............................................... 51
Operation ........................................ .46
System self-test ............................... 49
Odometer ........................................... 193
Oil see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 204
Assistance menu ........................... 198
Audi omenu ................................... 196
Convenience submenu ..................203
Displaying a service message ........272
Display messages ..........................208
DISTRONI CPLUS ........................... 165
Factory settings submenu .............204
Important safety notes ..................190
Instrument cluster submenu ..........201 Lighting submenu
.......................... 201
Menu overview .............................. 193
Message memory .......................... 208
Navigation menu ............................ 195
Operation ....................................... 191
RACETIMER ................................... 205
Service menu ................................. 200
Settings menu ............................... 200
Standard displa y............................ 193
Telephone menu ............................ 197
Trip menu ...................................... 193
Vehicle submenu ........................... 203
Video DVD operatio n..................... 197
Opening and closing the side trim
panels ................................................. 115
Operating system see On-board computer
Outside temperature display ...........191
Overhead control panel ......................36 P
Pain tcode number ............................ 336
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ...279
Panic alarm .......................................... 40
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
Opening/closing .............................. 87
Opening/closing the roller
sunblind ........................................... 88
Problem (malfunction) .....................89
Resetting ......................................... 88
Panorama sliding sunroof
Important safety notes ....................86
Parking ............................................... 150
Important safety notes ..................150
Parking brake ................................ 151
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 101
Rea rview camera .......................... 177
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Parking Guidance ........................... 174
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 210
Notes/function .............................. 151 Index
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Parking Guidance
Display message ............................ 224
Important safety notes ..................174
Parking lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 114
Switching on/off ........................... 108
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating .................173
Driving system ............................... 171
Function/notes ............................. 171
Important safety notes ..................171
Problem (malfunction) ...................174
Range of the sensors .....................172
Warning displa y............................. 172
PASSENGE RAIR BAG OFF
Problems (malfunction) .................. 215
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp ...................................................... 46
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) .282
Power washers .................................. 278
Power windows see Side windows
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occupant
protection) Display message ............................ 211
Operation ........................................ .52
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake
Activating/deactivating .................199
Display message ............................ 212
Function/notes ................................ 68
Warning lamp ................................. 245
Program selector button ..................142
Protection of the environment General notes .................................. 21
Pulling away
Automatic transmission .................136 Q
Qualifie dspecialis tworkshop ...........25 R
RACE START (AMG vehicles) .............169
RACETIMER (on-board computer) ....205
Radar sensor system Activating/deactivating .................203
Display message ............................ 223Radio
Selecting astation ......................... 196
see separate operating instructions
Reading lamp ..................................... 111
Rear compartment Setting the airv ents...................... 130
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 218
Switching on/off ........................... 108
Rear seat (folding the backrest
forwards/back) ................................. 250
Rear view camera Cleaning instructions .....................281
Function/notes ............................. 177
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glar e(manual) .......................... 99
Dipping (automatic) .......................101
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ...................129
Switching on/off ........................... 128
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system)
Important safety notes ..................343
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 31
Important safety notes ..................147
Notes for AMG vehicles .................339
Refueling proces s.......................... 148
see Fuel
Releasing the parking lock
manually (automatic transmission) 147
Remote control Garage door opener .......................265
Programming (garage door opener) 265
Reporting safety defects ....................26
Reserve (fuel tank) see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 222
Warning lamp ................................. 242
see Fuel
Restraint system
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Reverse gear
Engaging (automatic transmission) 140 14
Index
V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........ 254
Vehicle Data acquisition ............................... 26
Display message ............................ 230
Emergency locking ........................... 79
Emergency unlocking .......................79
Equipment ....................................... 22
Individua lsettings .......................... 200
Limited Warranty ............................. 26
Loading .......................................... 311
Locking (in an emergency) ...............79
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 72
Lowering ........................................ 328
Maintenance .................................... 23
Parking for a long period ................ 152
Pulling away ................................... 136
Raising ........................................... 325
Reporting problems .........................26
Securing from rolling away ............325
Towing away .................................. 294
Transporting .................................. 296
Unlocking (in an emergency) ...........79
Unlocking (SmartKey) ......................72
Vehicle data ................................... 344
Vehicle data ....................................... 344
Vehicle dimensions ...........................344
Vehicle emergency locking ................79
Vehicle identification number see VIN
Vehicle identification plate ..............336
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 286
Video (DVD) ........................................ 197
VIN ...................................................... 336W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 236
Brakes ........................................... 236
Check Engine ................................. 242
Coolant .......................................... 243
Distance warning ........................... 245
DISTRONI CPLUS ........................... 245
ESP ®
.............................................. 238
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 239
Fuel tank ........................................ 242 Overview
.......................................... 32
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 46
Reserve fuel ................................... 242
Seat bel t........................................ 234
SPORT handling mode ...................239
SRS ................................................ 241
Tire pressure monitor ....................246
Warranty ............................................ 336
Washer fluid Display message ............................ 232
Wheel bol ttightening torque ...........328
Wheel chock ...................................... 325
Wheels Changing awheel .......................... 324
Checking ........................................ 301
Cleaning ......................................... 279
Cleaning (warning) .........................324
Emergency spare wheel .................331
Important safety notes ..................300
Interchanging/changing ................324
Mounting anew wheel ................... 327
Mounting awheel .......................... 324
Removing awheel .......................... 327
Storing ........................................... 324
Tightening torque ........................... 328
Whee lsize/tir esize ....................... 328
Window curtain air bag
Display message ............................ 213
Operation ........................................ .46
Windows
see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 127
see Windshield
Windshiel dwasher fluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshield washer system ..............277
Notes ............................................. 342
Windshiel dwipers
Problem (malfunction) ...................119
Replacing the wiper blades ............117
Switching on/off ........................... 116
Winte rdriving
Important safety note s.................. 302
Slippery road surfaces ...................157
Snow chains .................................. 303 Index
19
Overhea
dcontrol panel Function Page
0002
0001
Switches the rear-
compartment interior
lighting on/off 112
0003
001C
Switches the
automatic interio rlighting
control on/off 111
0022
0013
Switches the right-
hand reading lamp on/off 111
0021
0002
Opens/closes the
panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel with roller
sunblinds 87
001F
0009
MB Info call button
(mbrace system) 260
0020
0008
SOS button (mbrace
system) 258
0012
Rear-view mirror
99 Function Page
0013
Buttons for the garage door
opener 267
0014
Integrated electronic
compass 268
0015
Microphone for mbrace
(emergency call system),
telephone and the Voice
Control System 1 0016
0007
Roadside Assistance
call button (mbrace
system) 260
0018
0013
Switches the left-
hand reading lamp on/off 111
0019
0004
Switches the front
interior lighting on/off 112
1
The Voice Control System is only available in combination with COMAND. Observe the additional operating
instructions. 36
Overhead control panelAt a glance
Door control panel
Function Page
0002
Opens the door 77
0003
000B000A
Unlocks/locks
the vehicle 78
0022
Adjusts the seats
electrically
95
0021
0010000E000A
Stores settings fo
rthe seat,
exterior mirrors and
steering wheel 102 Function Page
001F
00040007000D0008
Adjusts and folds the
exterior mirrors in/out
electrically
99
0020
0005
Opens/closes the
side windows 84
0012
000F
Opens the trunk lid 81Doorc
ontrol panel
37At a glance