H
Handbrake see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps ...................... 123
Display message ............................ 287
Head restraints
Adjusting ....................................... 111
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 111
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 111
Adjusting (rear) .............................. 112
Fitting/removing (rear) .................. 112
Headlamp
Cleaning system (function) ............ 124
Cleaning system (notes) ............... .391
Headlamps
Misting up ...................................... 126
Topping up the cleaning system .... 321
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High-pressure cleaners .................... 324
Hill start assist .................................. 161
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 202
Deactivating ................................... 202
Display message ............................ 275
Function/notes ............................ .201 I
Ignition lock see Key positions
Immobiliser .......................................... 81
Indicator and warning lamp
Restraint system ............................ 294
Indicator and warning lamps
Coolant .......................................... 295
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 297
Engine diagnostics ......................... 295
SPORT handling mode ................... 292
Indicator lamps
Display message ............................ 269
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 32 Settings ......................................... 246
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 34
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 234
Intelligent Light System
Activating/deactivating ................. 247
Display message ............................ 271
Overview ........................................ 124
Setting the dipped-beam head-
lamps for driving on the right/left .. 247
Interior lighting ................................. 127
Automatic control system .............. 127
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 248
Emergency lighting ........................ 128
Manual control ............................... 128
Overview ........................................ 127
Reading lamp ................................. 127
Setting the ambient lighting
brightness (on-board computer) .... 247
Interior motion sensor
Deactivating ..................................... 83
Function .......................................... .82
Priming ............................................ 82
Switching off .................................... 82
ISOFIX child seat securing system ....61 J
Jack Storage location ............................3 33
Using ............................................. 363
Jump starting (engine) ......................342 K
Key Changing the battery ....................... 89
Checking the battery ....................... 88
Convenience closing feature ............ 99
Convenience opening feature .......... 99
Display message ............................ 287
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 87
Emergency key element ................... 87
Important safety notes .................... 86
Loss ................................................. 90
Modifying the programming ............. 87
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 159
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 90 12
Index
Starting the engine ........................ 160
Key positions (ignition lock) ............ 159
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 170
Manual drive progra m.................... 174
Kneebag ............................................... 50 L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 245
Display message ............................ 276
Function/information .................... 224
Lane package ..................................... 222
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 251
Lashing eyelets ................................. 306
Licence plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 270
Light sensor (display message) ....... 271
Lighting
see Lights
Lights
Activating/deactivating the Intel-
ligent Light System ........................ 247
Activating/deactivating the inte-
rior lighting delayed switch-off ....... 248
Active light function ....................... 124
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 121
Cornering light function ................. 124
Dipped-beam headlamp s............... 121
Display message ............................ 268
Driving abroad ............................... 120
Foglamps ....................................... 121
Foglamps (extended range) ........... 125
Hazard warning lamps ................... 123
Headlamp flashe r........................... 123
Headlamp range ............................ 122
Light switch ................................... 120
Main-beam headlamp s................... 123
Motorway mode ............................. 124
Off-road lights ................................ 125
Parking lamps ................................ 122
Rear foglamp ................................. 122
Setting the ambient lighting
brightness (on-board computer) .... 247
Side lamps ..................................... 122 Switching the daytime driving
lights on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 246
Switching the daytime driving
lights on/off (switch) ..................... 121
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 247
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) .......... 247
Turn signals ................................... 123
see Interior lighting
see Replacing bulbs
LIM indicator lamp
Cruise control ................................ 189
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 194
Variable SPEEDTRONIC ................. 191
Limiting the speed
see SPEEDTRONIC
Loading guidelines ............................ 300
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 93
Emergency locking ........................... 94
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 92
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 249
Luggage compartment enlarge-
ment ................................................... 304
Important safety notes .................. 304
Notes on use ................................. 305
Luggage compartment floor
Important safety notes .................. 307
opening/closing ............................ 307
stowage well, under ....................... 307
Luggage net ....................................... 303
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 112 M
M+S tyres ........................................... 354 Index
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Main-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 130
Display message ............................ 270
Switching on/off ........................... 123
Manual transmission
Engaging reverse gear ................... 167
Gear lever ...................................... 166
Pulling away ................................... 160
Shift recommendation ................... 167
Shifting to neutral ......................... .167
Starting the engine ........................ 160
Matt finish (cleaning instructions) .. 325
Media Interface
see Separate operating instructions
Memory card (audio) ......................... 241
Memory function ............................... 117
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre
see Qualified specialist workshop
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .254
Messages
see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in sun visor)
Mobile phone
Frequencies ................................... 382
Installation ..................................... 382
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 241
Notes/placing in the bracket ......... 312
Transmission output (maximum) .... 382
Mobile telephone
Pre-installed bracket ..................... .313
Modifying the programming (key) ..... 87
MOExtended tyres .............................334
Motorway mode ................................ 124
MP3
Operating ....................................... 241
see Separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................ .236
Permanent display ......................... 246
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .. 235
Overview .......................................... 35 N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............ 239
see separate operating instructions
Notes on running in a new vehicle .. 158 O
Occupant safety Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 59
Children in the vehicle ..................... 59
Important safety notes .................... 43
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 71
PRE-SAFE® (anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 59
Odometer .......................................... .237
see Total distance recorder
see Trip meter
Off-road driving
Approach/departure angle ............ 393
Checklist after driving off-road ...... 186
Checklist before driving off-road .... 186
General information ....................... 185
Important safety notes .................. 185
Maximum gradient climbing abil-
ity ................................................. .393
Maximum water depth ................... 392
Travelling uphill .............................. 187
Off-road lights ................................... .125
Off-road program ............................... 205
Off-road system
DSR ............................................... 204
Off road drive program .................. 205
Off-road 4ETS .................................. 77
Off-road ABS ................................... .73
Off-road ESP® ................................. 80
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu .....................................2 51
Assistance menu ........................... 243
Audio menu ................................... 240
Convenience submenu .................. 250
Display messages .......................... 254
Displaying a service message ....... .322
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 199 14
Index
Factory setting submenu ............... 251
Heating submenu ........................... 249
Important safety notes .................. 234
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 246
Light submenu ............................... 246
Menu overview .............................. 237
Message memory .......................... 254
Navigation menu ............................ 239
Operating video DVD ..................... 241
Operation ....................................... 235
RACETIMER ................................... 251
Service menu ................................
.245
Settings menu ............................... 245
Standard displa y............................ 237
Telephone menu ............................ 241
Trip menu ...................................... 237
Vehicle submenu ........................... 248
Opening and closing the side trim
panels ................................................. 131
Operating instructions
Vehicle equipment ........................... 23
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 24
Important safety note ...................... 23
Operating system
see On-board computer
Outside temperature display ........... 235
Overhead control panel ...................... 38
Override feature
Rear side window s........................... 71 P
Paint code .......................................... 384
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 325
Panic alarm .......................................... 42
Panorama sliding sunroof
Important safety information ......... 101
Opening/closing ............................ 102
Opening/closing the roller sun-
blind ............................................... 104
Problem (malfunction) ................... 105
Rain closing feature ....................... 103
Resetting ....................................... 104
Parking ............................................... 179
Important safety notes .................. 179
Parking brake ................................ 180 Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 116
Reversing camera .......................... 215
see Active Parking Assist
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist ..................... 210
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking assistance
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 258
Electric parking brake .................... 180
Warning lamp ................................. 294
Parking lamps
Display message ............................ 270
Switching on/of f........................... 122
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 208
Driving system ............................... 206
Function/note s............................. 206
Important safety notes .................. 206
Problem (fault) ............................... 210
Sensor rang e................................. 207
Trailer towing ................................. 209
Warning display ............................. 207
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Indicator lamps ................................ 43
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamp
Problem (malfunction) ................... 267
Petrol .................................................. 385
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 71
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 328
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE® (anticipatory occupant
protection)
Operation ......................................... 59
PRE-SAFE® (preventive occupant
safety system)
Display message ............................ 263
Program selector button .................. 171
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 22 Index
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Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 160
Manual transmission ......................1 60
Trailer ............................................ 161 Q
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 25R
RACE START (AMG vehicles) ............. 202
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 251
Radar sensor system
Activating/deactivating ................. 249
Display message ............................ 275
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 240
see separate operating instructions
Radio-based vehicle components
Declaration of conformity ................ 24
Rain closing feature (panorama
sliding sunroof) ................................. 103
Reading lamp ..................................... 127
Rear bench seat
Folding the backrest forwards/
back ............................................... 304
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ..................... .156
Rear foglamp
Changing bulbs .............................. 131
Display message ............................ 270
Switching on/off ........................... 122
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear seat
Adjusting the angle of the backr-
ests ................................................ 305
Rear shelf .......................................... .306
Rear window heating
Problem (fault) ............................... 148
Switching on/off ........................... 147
Rear window wiper
Replacing the wiper blade .............. 134
Switching on/off ........................... 133
Rear-compartment seat belt sta-
tus indicator ........................................ 48 Rear-view mirror
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ....... .116
Dipping (manual) ........................... 115
Refuelling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 32
Important safety notes .................. 175
Notes for AMG vehicles ................. 386
Refuelling process ......................... 176
see Fuel
Remote control
Auxiliary heating/ventilation .......... 151
Changing the batteries (auxiliary
heating) ......................................... 153
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes .................. 128
Overview of bulb types .................. 129
Removing/replacing the cover
(front wheel arch) .......................... 129
Replacing the battery (auxiliary
heating remote control) .................... 153
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 274
Warning lamp ................................. 295
Residual heat (climate control) ........149
Restraint system
Introduction ..................................... 42
Warning lamp ................................. 294
Warning lamp (function) ................... 43
Rev counter ........................................ 235
Reverse gear
Engaging (manual transmission) .... 167
Reverse gear (selector lever) ........... 169
Reversing camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 327
Function/notes ............................ .215
Switching on/off ........................... 216
Reversing feature
Panorama sliding sunroof .............. 102
Roller sunblinds ............................ .103
Side windows ................................... 98
Tailgate ............................................ 95
Reversing lamp
Changing bulbs .............................. 131
Reversing lamps
Display message ............................ 270 16
Index
Speed Limit Assist
Activating/deactivating the warn-ing function .................................... 243
Display message ............................2 75
Display message in the multifunc-
tion display ................................... .221
Function/notes ............................ .221
Important safety notes .................. 221
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional speedometer ........................ 246
Digital ............................................ 238
In the Instrument cluster ................. 32
Segments ...................................... 235
Selecting the unit of measure-
ment .............................................. 246
see Instrument cluster
SPEEDTRONIC
Deactivating variable ..................... 192
Display message ............................ 278
Function/notes ............................ .191
Important safety notes .................. 191
LIM indicator lamp ......................... 191
Permanent ..................................... 193
Selecting ........................................ 192
Storing the current spee d.............. 192
Variable ......................................... 191
SPORT handling mode
Activating/deactivating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 78
Warning lamp ................................. 292
SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys-
tem)
Display message ............................ 264
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 159
STEER CONTROL .................................. 81
Steering (display message) .............. 286
Steering wheel
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 114
Button overview ............................... 35
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 235
Cleaning ......................................... 328
Gearshift paddle s........................... 171
Important safety notes .................. 114 Steering wheel gearshift paddles
.... 171
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 251
Stowage areas ................................... 301
Stowage compartments
Armrest (front) ............................... 302
Armrest (under )............................. 302
Centre console .............................. 301
Centre console (rear) ..................... 303
Cup holder ..................................... 308
Glove compartment ....................... 301
Important safety information ......... 301
Luggage net ................................... 303
Spectacles compartment ............... 301
Under driver's seat/front-
passenger seat .............................. 302
Summer tyres .................................... 354
Sun visor ............................................ 309
Surround lighting (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 247 T
Tail lamps Display message ............................ 270
see Lights
Tailgate
Display message ............................ 285
Emergency unlocking ....................... 97
Important safety notes .................... 94
Limiting the opening angle ............... 97
Obstruction detection ...................... 95
Opening dimensions ...................... 391
Opening/closing (from outside) ....... 95
Opening/closing automatically
from inside ....................................... 96
Opening/closing automatically
from outside .................................... 96
Technical data
Emergency spare wheel ................. 379
Information .................................... 382
Trailer load s................................... 394
Tyres/wheels ................................. 366
Vehicle data ................................... 391
Telephone
Accepting a call ............................. 242
Display message ............................ 287
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 241
Number from the phone book ........ 242 18
Index
Rediallin
g....................................... 242
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 242
Telephone compartment ................ 302
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 234
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 251
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 251
Outside temperature ...................... 235
Setting (climate control )................ 144
TEMPOMAT
Function/note s............................. 188
Theft-deterrent system
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 81
Immobiliser ...................................... 81
Through-loading ................................ 303
Time
see Separate Owner's manual
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 251
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 335
Top Tether ............................................ 62
Tow-away protection
Activating ......................................... 82
Deactivating ..................................... 82
Function ........................................... 81
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 348
Fitting the towing eye .................... 346
Important safety notes .................. 344
Removing the towing eye ............... 346
Towing
Important safety notes .................. 344
Notes for 4MATIC vehicles ............ 347
Towing a trailer
Active Parking Assist ..................... 215
Axle load, permissibl e.................... 394
Bulb failure indicator for LED
lamps ............................................. 230
ESP® (Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 80
Pulling away with a traile r.............. 161
Trailer tow hitch display message .. 286
Towing away
Fitting the towing eye .................... 346
Removing the towing eye ............... 346
With both axles on the ground ....... 347
With front axle raised ..................... 346
Trailer coupling
see Towing a trailer Trailer towing
7-pin connecto r............................. 230
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 224
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ......... 327
Coupling up a traile r...................... 229
Decoupling a trailer ....................... 229
Driving tips .................................... 225
Folding in the ball coupling ............ 229
Folding out the ball coupling .......... 228
Important safety notes .................. 225
Lights display message .................. 269
Mounting dimensions .................... 393
Parktronic ...................................... 209
Power supply ................................. 230
Trailer load s................................... 394
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
see Manual transmission
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ...................... 168
Transporting the vehicle .................. 347
Travelling uphill
Brow of hill ..................................... 188
Driving downhill ............................. 188
Maximum gradient-climbing capa-
bility ............................................... 188
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 328
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 237
Trip meter
Calling up ....................................... 237
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 238
Turn signals
Changing bulbs (front) ................... 130
Changing bulbs (rear) .................... 131
Switching on/of f........................... 123
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 382
Installation ..................................... 382
Transmission output (maximum) .... 382
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
Tyre pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 358
Display message ............................ 280
Important safety notes .................. 358
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 337 Index
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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-Benz implied warranty or by the
New or Used-Vehicle Warranty. Data stored in the vehicle
A wide range of electronic components in
your vehicle contain data memories.
These data memories temporarily or perma-
nently store technical information about:
R the vehicle's operating state
R events
R faults
In general, this technical information docu-
ments the state of a component, a module, a
system or the surroundings.
These include, for example:
R operating conditions of system compo-
nents, e.g. fluid levels
R the vehicle's status messages and those of
its individual components, e.g. number of
wheel revolutions/speed, deceleration in
movement, lateral acceleration, accelera-
tor pedal position
R malfunctions and defects in important sys-
tem components, e.g. lights, brakes
R vehicle reactions and operating conditions
in special driving situations, e.g. airbag
deployment, intervention of stability con-
trol systems
R ambient conditions, e.g. outside tempera-
ture This data is of an exclusively technical nature
and can be used to:
R assist in recognising and rectifying faults
and defects
R analyse vehicle functions, e.g. after an acci-
dent
R optimise vehicle functions
The data cannot be used to trace the vehicle's movements.
When your vehicle is serviced, technical infor-
mation can be read from the event data mem- ory and fault data memory.
Services include, for example:
R repair services
R service processes
R warranty events
R quality assurance
It is read by employees of the service network (including manufacturers) using special diag-
nostic testers. More detailed information is
obtained from it, if required.
After a fault has been rectified, the informa-
tion is deleted from the fault memory or is
continually overwritten.
When operating the vehicle, situations are
conceivable in which this technical data, in
connection with other information (if neces-
sary, under consultation with an authorised
expert), could be traced to a person.
Examples include:
R accident reports
R damage to the vehicle
R witness statements
Further additional functions that have been
contractually agreed upon with the customer
allow certain vehicle data to be conveyed by
the vehicle as well. The additional functions
include, for example, vehicle location in case of an emergency. 26
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