Folding in/ou
t(electrically) ...........104
Folding in whe nlocking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 212
Out of position (troubleshooting) ...105
Setting ........................................... 104
Storing settings (memory function) 106
Storing the parking position ..........105
Eyeglasses compartment .................257 F
Fille rcap
see Fuel filler flap
First-aid kit ......................................... 296
Flat tire MOExtended run-fla tsystem ......... 297
Preparing the vehicle .....................297
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormats ........................................... 279
Fog lamps Switching on/off ........................... 111
Front fog lamps
Display message ............................ 225
Switching on/off ........................... 111
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 349
Consumption statistics ..................201
Displaying the current
consumption .................................. 202
Displaying the range ......................202
Driving tips .................................... 160
Flexible fuel vehicles ......................350
Fuel gauge ....................................... 31
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 349
Important safety notes ..................348
Notes for AMG vehicles .................349
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline .349
Problem (malfunction) ...................158
Refueling ........................................ 156
Tank content/reserve fuel .............348
Fuel filler flap
Emergency release ........................157
Opening/closing ............................ 156
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 202Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 348
Problem (malfunction) ...................158
see Fuel tank
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 296
Fuses Allocation chart ............................. 306
Before changing ............................. 306
Dashboard fuse box .......................307
Fuse box in the engine
compartment ................................. 307
Fuse box in the trunk .....................308
Important safety notes ..................306
see Fuses G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory .....................278
Important safety notes ..................275
Opening/closing the garage door ..277
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 275
Gear indicator (on-board computer) 212
Gear or selector lever (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 292
Genuine parts ...................................... 21
Glove box ........................................... 257 H
Handbrake see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps ......................113
Headlamps Adding fluid to cleaning system .....287
Cleaning system (function) ............113
Cleaning system (notes) ................353
Fogging up ..................................... 115
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 97
Adjusting (electrically). ....................98
Adjusting (manually). .......................98
Adjusting (rear) ................................ 9810
Index
Useful information
i This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's
Manual. Country-specific differences are
possible. Please note that your vehicle may
not be equipped with all features
described. This also applies to safety-
related systems and functions.
i Read the information on qualified
specialist workshops: (Y page 25).Where will I find...?
First-aid kit
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the
first-aid kit is located either in an open
stowage space or behind the cove ronthe left
side.
X Open the trunk lid. Example: first-aid kit behind the side trim panel
X To open the cover: turn rotary knob0002in
the direction of the arrow and fold down
cover 0003.
X Remove the first-aid kit. Example: first-aid kit in an open stowage space
X
Remove first-aid kit 0002.
i Check the expiration date on the first-aid
kit at least once a year. Replace the
contents if necessary, and replace missing
items. Vehicle tool kit
The vehicle tool kit can be found in the
stowage well under the trunk floor.
X Lift the trunk floor upwards (Y page 260). 0002
Vehicle tool kit tray
0003 Stowage well
0022 Spare wheel/"Minispare" emergency
spare wheel
The vehicle tool kit contains:
R Folding wheel chock
R Fuse allocation chart
R Jack
R One pair of gloves 296
Where will I find...?Breakdown assistance
Transporting the vehicle
The towing eye can be used to pull the vehicle
onto a trailer or transporter for transporting
purposes.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock.
X Move the selector lever to N.
As soon as the vehicle has been loaded:
X Prevent the vehicle fro mrolling away by
applying the parking brake.
X Move the selector lever to position P.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 0in the
ignition lock and remove the SmartKey
from the ignition lock.
X Secure the vehicle.
! Only lash the vehicle down by the wheels
or wheel rims, not by parts of the vehicle
such as axle or steering components.
Otherwise, the vehicle could be damaged. Notes on 4MATIC vehicles
! Vehicles with 4MATIC must not be towed
with either the front or the rear axle raised,
as doing so will damage the transmission.
If the vehicle has transmission damage or
damage to the front or rear axle, have it
transported on a transporter or trailer.
In the event of damage to the electrical
system
If the battery is defective, the automatic
transmission will be locked in position P. To
shift the automatic transmission to position
N, you must provide power to the vehicle's
electrical system in the same way as when
jump-starting (Y page 302).
Have the vehicle transported on a transporter
or trailer. Tow-starting (emergency engine
starting)
! Vehicles with automatic transmission
must not be started by tow-starting. This
could otherwise damage the transmission.
You can find information on "Jump-starting"
at (Y page 302). Fuses
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If you manipulate or bridge a faulty fuse or if
you replace it with a fuse with a higher
amperage, the electric cables could be
overloaded. This could result in a fire. There
is a risk of an accident and injury.
Always replace faulty fuses with the specified
new fuses having the correc tamperage.
! Only use fuses that have been approved
for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and which
have the correct fuse rating for the system
concerned. Otherwise, components or
systems could be damaged.
The fuses in yourv ehicle serve to close down
faulty circuits. If afuse blows, all the
components on the circuit and their functions
stop operating.
Blown fuses must be replace dwith fuses of
the same rating, which you can recognize by
the color and value. The fuse ratings are listed
in the fuse allocation chart.
If a newly inserted fuse also blows, have the
cause traced and rectified at a qualified
specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized
Mercedes-Ben zCenter. Before changing a fuse
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away
(Y page 158).
X Switch off all electrical consumers. 306
FusesBreakdown assistance
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 0in the
ignition lock and remove it (Y page 141).
or
X On vehicles with KEYLESS-GO, make sure
the ignition is switched off (Y page 142).
All indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
must be off.
The fuses are located in various fuse boxes:
R Fuse box on the driver's side of the
dashboard
R Fuse box in the engine compartment on the
left-hand side of the vehicle, when viewed
in the direction of travel
R Fuse box in the trunk on the right-hand side
of the vehicle, when viewed in the direction
of travel
The fuse allocation chart is located in the
vehicle tool kit in the stowage compartment
under the trunk floor (Y page 296).Dashboard fuse box
! Do not use a pointed object such as a
screwdriver to open the cover in the
dashboard. You could damage the
dashboard or the cover.
! Make sure that no moisture can enter the
fuse box when the cover is open.
! When closing the cover, make sure that it
is lying correctly on the fuse box. Moisture
seeping in or dirt could otherwise impair
the operation of the fuses. X
To open: pull out cover 0002slightly at the
bottom in the direction of arrow 0022.
X Pull cover 0002outwards in the direction of
arrow 0003and remove it.
X To close: clip in cover 0002on the front of
the dashboard.
X Fold cover 0002inwards until it engages. Fuse box in the engine compartment
G
WARNING
When the hood is open and the windshield
wipers are set in motion ,you can be injured
by the wiper linkage. There is a risk of injury.
Always switch off the windshield wipers and
the ignition before opening the hood.
! Make sure that no moisture can enter the
fuse box when the cover is open.
! When closing the cover, make sure that it
is lying correctly on the fuse box. Moisture
seeping in or dirt could otherwise impair
the operation of the fuses.
X Make sure that the windshield wipers are
turned off.
X Open the hood. X
Use a dry cloth to remove any moisture
from the fuse box.
X To open: take lines 0003from the guides.
X Open clamps 0002.
X Remove the fuse box cover forwards. Fuses
307Breakdown assistance Z