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0002
Topic bar
0003 Currently selected section in the contents
0027 Section not currently selected in the
contents
X Turn 003E0012003F or slide 00380012000Athe COMAND
COMAND controller to select the desired
section.
X To confirm the selection ,press 0039the
COMAND controller.
Af urther selection list with the
corresponding subsection opens.
X Selec tthe corresponding subsection in the
same way. Operation
0002
001F Back symbol
0003 Hidden warning
0027 Topic bar
0026 Link to a continuing chapter X
To navigate within acontents page: turn
003E0012003F or slide 00380012000Athe COMAND controller
to scroll the tex tup and down.
X To navigate away from the contents
page: slide00360012the COMAND controller to
the left and select 001Fbutton 0002.
Alternatively, press the 001Fbutton next to
the COMAND controller.
The previous page opens.
or
X Turn 003E0012or slide 00380012the COMAND
controller up to scroll to the very top of the
contents page.
X Slide 00380012the COMAND controller up again
to select topic bar 0027.
X Turn 003E0012003F or slide 003600120037the COMAND
controller to select the desired section or
subsection. Confirm with 0039.
The selected topic bar opens including all
the subsections.
X To select alink 0026 :
links are automatically
highlighted when you scroll in a text. When
you have selected a link, press 0039the
COMAND controller.
The desired contents page opens.
X To open up warning notes,
environmental notes and malfunction
information: when scrolling through the
text, the cursor jumps automatically to the
drop down warnings, environmental
information and malfunction information.
When you have selected the note, press
0039 the COMAND controller.
The warning note, environmental note or
malfunction information opens up on the
same page.
X To navigate away from the Digital
Operator's Manual: press and hold the
001F button next to the COMAND
controller.
Aw indow opens and you are asked if you
would like to exit the browser.
X Confirm with "Yes".
The overview of COMAND functions opens. Digital Operator's Manual
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Operator's Manual
General notes
Before you first drive off, read this Operator's
Manual carefully and familiarize yourself with
your vehicle.
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 damage resulting from the disregard
of the instructions is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Vehicle equipment
This Operator's Manual describes all models
and all standard and optional equipment of
your vehicle available at the time of going to
print. 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. The equipment in your vehicle
may therefore differ from some of the
descriptions or illustrations.
The original purchase agreement lists all
systems installed in your vehicle.
Contac tanauthorized Mercedes-Ben zCenter
if you have any questions about equipment or
operation.
The Operator's Manual and Maintenance
Booklet are important documents and should
be kept in the vehicle. Service and vehicle operation
Service and literature
Your vehicle is covered under the terms of the
warranties printed in the Service and
Warranty Information booklet. Your
authorized Mercedes-BenzC enter will
exchange or repair any defective parts
originally installed in the vehicle in
accordance with the term softhe following
warranties:
R New Vehicle Limited Warranty
R Emission Systems Warranty
R Emission Performance Warranty
R California, Connecticut, Maine,
Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania,
Rhode Island and Vermont Emission
Control Systems Warranty
R State warranty enforcement laws (lemon
laws) Information for customers in
California
Under California law you may be entitled to a
replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the
purchase price or lease price, if after a
reasonable number of repair attempts
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its
authorized repair or service facilities fail to fix
one or more substantial defects or
malfunctions in the vehicle that are covered
by its express warranty. During the period of
18 months from original delivery of the
vehicle or the accumulation of 18,000 miles
(approximately 29,000 km) on the odometer
of the vehicle, whichever occurs first, a
reasonable number of repair attempts is
presumed for a retail buyerorl essee if one or
more of the following occurs:
(1) the same substantial defect or malfunction results in a condition that is
likely to cause death or serious bodily
injury if the vehicle is driven, that defect
or malfunction has been subject to repair
two or more times, and you have directly Service and vehicle operation
35Introduction Z

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
European Delivery Department
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada
Mercedes-Ben
zCanada, Inc.
European Delivery Department
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9 Operating safety
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Wor kimproperly carried out on electronic
components and associated software could
cause them to cease functioning. Because the
vehicle's electronic components are
interconnected, any modifications made may
produce an undesired effect on other
systems. Electronic malfunctions could
seriously impair the operating safety of your
vehicle.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
for repairs or modifications to electronic
components.
Other improper work or modifications on the
vehicle could also have a negative impact on
the operating safety of the vehicle.
Some safety systems only function when the
engine is running. You should therefore never
turn off the engine whil edriving. G
WARNING
Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody or
tires/wheels may cause serious damage and
impair the operating safety of yourv ehicle.
Such blows can be caused, for example, by
running over an obstacle, road debris or a
pothole. If you feel a sudden significant vibration or
ride disturbance, or you suspect that damage
to your vehicle has occurred:
R
turn on your hazard warning flashers.
R slow down carefully.
R drive with caution to an area which is a safe
distance from the road.
Inspec tthe vehicle underbody and tires/
wheels for possible damage. If the vehicle
appears unsafe, have it towed to the nearest
authorized Mercedes-Ben zCenter or other
qualified maintenance or repair facility for
further inspection or repairs. Declarations of conformity
Vehicle components which receive
and/or transmit radio waves USA:
"The wireless devices of this vehicle
comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions :1) These devices may not cause
harmful interference, and 2) These devices
must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation. Changes or
modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate the
equipment."
Canada: "The wireless devices of this vehicle
comply with Industry Canada license-exempt
RSS standard(s). Operation is subjec tto the
following two conditions: (1) These devices
may not cause interference, and (2) These
devices must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device." Diagnostics connection
G
WARNING
If you connect equipment to the on-board
diagnostics connection, it can affect the Operating safety
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operation of the vehicle systems. This can
impair the operating safety of your vehicle
while driving. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not connect any equipment to the on-
board diagnostics connection. G
WARNING
Loose equipment or equipment cables which
are connected to the on-board diagnostics
connection can obstruct the area around the
pedals. The equipment or the cables could
come between the pedals in the event of
sudden braking or acceleration. This may
affect the function of the pedals. There is a
risk of an accident.
Do not attach any equipment or cables in the
driver's footwell.
! If the engine is switched off and
equipment on the diagnostics connection
is used, the starter battery may discharge.
The diagnostics connection is only intended
for the connection of diagnostic equipment at
a qualified specialist workshop.
Connecting equipment to the diagnostics
connection can, for example, lead to
emissions monitoring information being
reset. This may lead to the vehicle failing to
meet the requirements of the next emissions
test during the main inspection. Qualified specialist workshop
An authorized Mercedes-Benz Center is a
qualified specialist workshop. It has the
necessary specialist knowledge, tools and
qualifications to correctly carry out the work
required on your vehicle. This is especially the
case for work relevant to safety.
Observe the notes in the Maintenance
Booklet.
Always have the following work carried out at
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center:
R work relevant to safety
R service and maintenance work R
repair work
R alterations, installation work and
modifications
R work on electronic components Correct use
G
WARNING
There are various warning stickers affixed to
your vehicle. Their purpose is to alert you and
others to various dangers. Therefore, do not
remove any warning stickers unless the
sticker clearly states that you may do so.
If you remove any warning stickers, you or
others could fail to recognize certain dangers
and be injured.
When driving your vehicle observe the
following information:
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
motor vehicles Problems with your vehicle
If you should experience aproble mwith your
vehicle, particularly one that you believe may
affec tits safe operation, we urge you to
contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
immediately to have the problem diagnosed
and rectified. If the problem is not resolved to
your satisfaction, please discuss the problem
agai nwith a Mercedes-Ben zCenter or
contact us at one of the following addresses.
In the USA
Customer Assistance Center
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada
Customer Relations Department
Mercedes-BenzC anada, Inc.38
Operating safetyIntroduction

Dashboard
Function Page
0002
Steering wheel paddle
shifters
168
0003
Combination switch 129
0027
Adjusting the steering
wheel electrically
120
0026
Horn
0024
Instrument cluster 43
0025
PARKTRONIC warning
display
203
0016
Overhead control panel
49 Function Page
0017
Climate control systems 140
0018
Ignition lock 155
Start/Stop button 155
0019
Cruise control lever 183
001A
Electric parking brake 176
001D
Light switch 126
001E
Opening the hood 512
001F
Diagnostics connection 3742
Dashboa
rdAt a glance

Warning and indicator lamps
Function Page
0002
000A
Low-beam
headlamps 127
0003
0012
Parking lamps (AMG
vehicles) 128
0027
000B
ESP® 273
0026
0009
High-beam
headlamps 129
0024
Electric parking brake (red) 276
0005
(USA only) 000B
(Canada only) 0025
000B
Electric parking brake
(yellow) 276
0016
000D
Distance warning 279
0017
000A0009
Turn signals 129
0018
0017
Tire pressure monitor 280 Function Page
0019
001B
SRS 276
001A
000F
Seat belt 270
001D
0002
SPORT handling
mode (AMG vehicles) 274
001E
0011
Coolant 277
001F
0013
Check Engine 277
0020
0014
Reserve fuel 277
0022
0013
ESP®
OFF 273
0023
0015
ABS 271
0028
Braking 271
000E
(USA only) 0007
(Canada only) 44
Instrument clusterAt a glance

Center console
Center console, upper section
Function Page
0002
COMAND 290
0003
000C
Seat heating 118
0027
0015
Seat ventilation 119
0026
0001
AIRSCARF 120
0024
0007
PARKTRONIC 203
0025
0017
Hazard warning
lamps 130 Function Page
0016
00160018
Indicator lamp 59
0017
0013
ESP®
(except AMG
vehicles) 76
000F
start/stop function
(AMG vehicles) 15846
Center consoleAt a glance

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 38).Panic alarm
X
To activate: press000Fbutton 0002for at
least one second.
An alarm sounds and the exterior lighting
flashes.
X To deactivate: press000Fbutton 0002
again.
or
X Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
or
X Press the KEYLESS-GO Start/Stop button.
The KEYLESS-GO key must be in the
vehicle. Occupant safety
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Modifications to or work improperly
conducted on restraint system components
or their wiring, as well as tampering with
interconnected electronic systems, can lead
to the restraint system sno longer functioning
as intended.
Air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices
(ETDs), for example, could deploy
inadvertently or fail to deploy in accidents
although the deceleration threshold for air
bag deployment is exceeded. Therefore,
never modify the restraint systems. Do not
tamper with electronic components or their
software.
In this section, you will learn the most
important facts about the restraint system
components of the vehicle.
The restraint system consists of:
R seat belts
R child restraint systems
R LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat anchors
Additional protection is provided by:
R SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
R NECK-PRO head restraints
R PRE-SAFE ®
R Roll bar
R Air bag system components with:
-00040006 indicator lamp
- Front-passenger seat with Occupant
Classification System (OCS)
The different air bag systems work
independently of each other. The protective
functions of the system work in conjunction
with each other. Not all air bags are always
deployed in an accident.
i See "Children in the vehicle" for
information on infants and children
traveling with you in the vehicle and 52
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