Display message ............................ 281
Important safety note s.................. 318
Opening ......................................... 318
Boot load (maximum) ........................ 393
Brake
EBD .................................................. 79
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 259
Notes ............................................. 392
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamps
Adaptive ........................................... 77
Display message ............................ 266
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 73
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 76
BAS .................................................. 74
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 392
Display message ............................ 252
Driving tips .................................... 186
Hill start assist ............................... 163
HOLD function ............................... 201
Important safety notes .................. 186
Parking brake ................................ 182
Warning lamp ................................. 286
Breakdown
see Flat tyre
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting) ................................... 30
Buttons on the steering column ...... 233C
Calling up a fault see Display messages
Car wash (care) ................................. 324
Care
Automatic car wash ....................... 324
Carpets .......................................... 330
Display ........................................... 329
Exhaust pipe .................................. 328
Exterior lighting ............................. 327
Gear or selector lever .................... 329
High-pressure cleaner .................... 325
Interior ........................................... 329
Matt paintwork .............................. 326 Note
s............................................. 324
Paint .............................................. 326
Plastic trim .................................... 329
Reversing camera .......................... 328
Roof lining ...................................... 330
Seat belt ........................................ 330
Seat cove r..................................... 330
Sensors ......................................... 328
Steering wheel ............................... 329
Trim pieces .................................... 330
Washing by hand ........................... 325
Wheels ........................................... 326
Windows ........................................ 327
Wiper blades .................................. 327
Wooden trim .................................. 330
CD player/CD changer(on-board
computer) .......................................... 240
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-puter) ............................................. 247
Locking/unlocking (key) .................. 87
Centre console
Lower section .................................. 34
Upper section .................................. 33
Changing bulbs
Dipped-beam headlamp s............... 129
Licence plate lighting ..................... 133
Main-beam headlamp s................... 130
Rear foglamp ................................. 131
Reversing lamps ............................ 131
Turn signals (front) ......................... 130
Turn signals (rear) .......................... 131
Child
Restraint system .............................. 58
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 66
Integrated ........................................ 61
Integrated, ICS padded play table .... 62
Integrated, side head restraints ....... 64
ISOFIX .............................................. 59
On the front-passenger seat ............ 64
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 66
Recommendations ........................... 70
Suitable positions ............................ 66
Top Tether ....................................... 59
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 71
Rear doors ....................................... 72 6
Index
Children
Fastening seat belts ........................ .62
Cigarette lighter ................................ 312
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal .......................... .328
Trailer tow hitch ............................ .328
Climate control
Air conditioning ............................ .139
Auxiliary heating/ventilatio n ..........150
Controlling automatically .............. .144
Convenience opening/closing
(air-recirculation mode) ................. 148
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 142
Demisting the windows .................. 146
Demisting the windscreen ............. 146
Indicator lamp ................................ 144
Information on using
THERMOTRONIC automatic cli-
mate control .................................. 141
Notes on using the air-condition-
ing system ..................................... 139
Overview of systems ..................... .138
Problem with the rear window
heating .......................................... 148
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 144
Setting the air distribution ............. 145
Setting the air vents ..................... .155
Setting the airflow ......................... 145
Setting the temperature ................ 144
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 148
Switching on/off ........................... 142
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 149
Switching the rear window heat-
ing on/off ...................................... 147
Switching the ZONE function on/
off ................................................. .145
THERMOTRONIC (2-zone) auto-
matic climate control ..................... 141
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 28
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS
Activating/deactivating ................. 244
Display message ............................ 259
Operation/notes .............................. 74 COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 329
Combination switch .......................... 125
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 236
Convenience closing feature .............. 99
Convenience opening feature ............ 99
Convenience opening/closing (air-
recirculation mode) ........................... 148
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 322
Display message ............................ 268
Important safety notes .................. 392
Temperature gauge ........................ 232
Warning lamp ................................. 293
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 26
Crash-responsive emergency light-
ing ....................................................... 128
Cruise control
Activation conditions ..................... 189
Cruise control lever ....................... 189
Deactivating ................................... 190
Display message ............................ 275
Driving system ............................... 188
Important safety notes .................. 188
LIM indicator lamp ......................... 189
Selecting ........................................ 189
Setting a speed .............................. 190
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 189
Cup holder
Centre console .............................. 310
Important safety notes .................. 310
Rear compartment ......................... 311 D
Data see Technical data
Daytime driving lights
Display message ............................ 267
Function/notes ............................ .123
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 246
Declarations of conformity ................. 23
Diagnostics connection ......................23 Index
7
J
Jack Storage location ............................3 33
Using ............................................. 363
Jump starting (engine) ......................342 K
Key Changing the battery ....................... 90
Checking the battery ....................... 90
Convenience closing feature ............ 99
Convenience opening feature .......... 99
Display message ............................ 283
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 87
Emergency key element ................... 89
Important safety notes .................... 86
KEYLESS-GO start function .............. 88
Loss ................................................. 91
Modifying the programming ............. 88
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 159
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 91
Starting the engine ........................ 162
Key positions
Start/Stop button .......................... 159
Key positions (ignition lock) ............ 159
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing ........................ 99
Deactivation ..................................... 87
Locking ............................................ 87
Unlocking ......................................... 87
Kickdown
Driving tips ................................... .173
Manual drive program .................... 176
Kneebag ............................................... 48 L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 245
Display message ............................ 272
Function/informatio n.................... 223
Lane package ..................................... 220
Lashing eyelets ................................. 305 Licence plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 266
Licence plate lighting
Changing bulbs .............................. 133
Light sensor (display message) ....... 268
Lights
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 126
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 123
Dipped-beam headlamp s............... 123
Driving abroad ............................... 122
Foglamps ....................................... 123
Hazard warning lamps ................... 125
Headlamp flasher ........................... 125
Headlamp range ............................ 124
Light switch ................................... 122
Main-beam headlamp s................... 125
Misted up headlamp s.................... 127
Parking lamps ................................ 124
Rear foglamp ................................. 123
Setting exterior lighting ................. 122
Side lamps ..................................... 124
Switching the daytime driving
lights on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 246
Turn signals ................................... 125
LIM indicator lamp
Cruise control ................................ 189
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 194
Variable SPEEDTRONIC ................. 191
Limiting the speed
see SPEEDTRONIC
Loading guidelines ............................ 298
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 95
Emergency locking ........................... 96
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 94
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 247
Luggage compartment cover
Fitting/removing ........................... 306
Important safety notes .................. 306
Notes/function .............................. 306 12
Index
Luggage compartment enlarge-
ment
.................................................. .302
Luggage compartment floor
Adjusting the height ....................... 308
Important safety notes .................. 308
opening/closing ............................ 308
stowage well, unde r....................... 308
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 112 M
M+S tyres ........................................... 354
Main-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 126
Changing bulb s.............................. 130
Display message ............................ 266
Switching on/of f........................... 125
Manual transmission
Engaging reverse gear ................... 169
Gear lever ...................................... 168
Pulling away ................................... 162
Shift recommendation ................... 169
Shifting to neutral .......................... 169
Starting the engine ........................ 161
Matt finish (cleaning instructions) .. 326
Memory card (audio) ......................... 240
Memory function ............................... 118
Mercedes-Benz emergency call
system
Switch in the overhead control
panel .............................................. 313
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 218
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre
see Qualified specialist workshop
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 251
Messages
see Display messages
Mirror turn signal
Cleaning ......................................... 328
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in sun visor) Mobile phone
Frequencies ................................... 384
Installation ..................................... 384
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 240
Notes/placing in the bracket ......... 314
Transmission output (maximum) .... 384
Mobile telephone
Pre-installed bracket ...................... 315
Modifying the programming (key) ..... 88
MOExtended tyres ............................. 334
MP3
Operating ....................................... 240
Multifunction display
Function/note s............................. 235
Permanent display ......................... 246
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board compute r..2 33
Overview .......................................... 32 N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............ 237
Notes on running in a new vehicle .. 158 O
Occupant safety Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivatio n .......................... 49
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 57
Children in the vehicle ..................... 57
Important safety notes .................... 41
PASSENGER AIRBAG indicator
lamp ................................................. 41
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 73
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 56
Restraint system introduction .......... 40
Restraint system warning lamp ....... .41
Seat belts ........................................ 42
Odometer ........................................... 236
On-board computer
Assistance graphic menu ............... 243
Assistance menu ........................... 242
Audio menu ................................... 239
Convenience submenu .................. 249 Index
13
Introduction ................................... 240
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 240
Number from the phone book ........ 241
Redialling ....................................... 241
Rejecting/ending a call .................2 41
Telephone compartment ................ 300
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 232
Outside temperature ..................... .233
Setting (climate control) ................ 144
TEMPOMAT
Function/notes ............................ .188
Through-loading ................................ 302
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 335
Top Tether ............................................ 59
Total distance recorder .................... 236
Tow-away protection
Activating ......................................... 81
Deactivating ..................................... 81
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 ............ 348
Transporting the vehicle ................ 347
Towing a trailer
Active Parking Assist ..................... 206
Axle load, permissibl e.................... 396
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 79
Failure check for LEDs ................... 229
General notes ................................ 225
Pulling away with a traile r.............. 163
Towing away
Fitting the towing ey e.................... 346
Removing the towing eye ............... 346
With both axles on the ground ....... 347
With front axle raised ..................... 346
Towing eye ......................................... 333
Traffic Sign Assist
Activating ....................................... 219 Activating/deactivating the mes-
sage function (colour multifunc-
tion display) ................................... 243
Activating/deactivating the warn- ing function (colour multifunction
display ).......................................... 243
Display message ............................ 274
Displaying (black and white multi-
function display) ............................ 243
Function/note s............................. 218
Important safety notes .................. 219
Instrument cluster display ............. 219
Trailer
Display message ............................ 281
Trailer coupling
see Towing a trailer
Trailer towing
7-pin connecto r............................. 229
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 222
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ......... 328
Coupling up a traile r...................... 227
Decoupling a trailer ....................... 227
Driving tip s.................................... 225
Folding in the ball coupling ............ 228
Folding out the ball coupling .......... 226
Important safety notes .................. 224
Lights display message .................. 265
Mounting dimensions .................... 394
Power supply ................................. 228
Trailer load s................................... 396
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
see Manual transmission
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ...................... 170
Transporting the vehicle .................. 347
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 330
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 236
Trip meter
Calling up ....................................... 236
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 237
Turn signals
Changing bulbs (front) ................... 130
Changing bulbs (rear) .................... 131
Switching on/of f........................... 125 18
Index
Warning and indicator lamps
Function Page
:
L
Dipped-beam head-
lamps 123
;
T
Side lamps 124
=
K
Main-beam head-
lamps 125
?
÷
ESP® 289
A
!
Electric parking brake
(red) 292
B
!
Electric parking brake
(yellow) 292
C
·
Distance warning 295
D
#!
Turn signals 125
E
6
Restraint system 40 Function Page
F
ü
Seat belt 285
G
%
Diesel engine: pre-
glow 162
H
?
Coolant 293
I
R
Rear foglamp 123
J
N
Front foglamps 123
K
;
Engine diagnostics 293
L
h
Tyre pressure monitor 296
M
æ
Reserve fuel 293
N
å
ESP®
OFF 289
O
!
ABS 287
P
J
Brakes 286Instrument cluster
31At a glance
opened from the inside. Switch off the alarm
(Y page 80). G
WARNING
If persons (particularly children) are exposed
to heat or cold for a prolonged period, there is a risk of serious or even fatal injuries. Never
leave persons (particularly children) unatten-
ded in the vehicle. Key functions
:
& Locks the vehicle
; % Unlocks the vehicle
If you do not open the vehicle within approx-
imately 40 seconds of unlocking, the vehicle
will lock again.
If you do not open the vehicle within approx-
imately 40 seconds of unlocking:
R the vehicle is locked again
R protection against theft is reactivated
X To lock centrally: press button:.
The key centrally locks/unlocks: R the doors
R the tailgate
R the fuel filler flap
When unlocking, the turn signals flash once.
When locking, they flash three times.
i When the locator lighting is activated in
Audio 20/COMAND Online, it lights up
when it is dark after the vehicle is unlocked
with the remote control (see separate oper- ating instructions). i
You can also set an audible signal to con-
firm that the vehicle has been locked. The
audible signal can be activated or deacti-
vated using the on-board computer
(Y page 247). KEYLESS-GO
General notes Bear in mind that the engine can be started by
any of the vehicle occupants if there is a key
in the vehicle.
Locking and unlocking centrally You can start, lock or unlock the vehicle using
KEYLESS-GO. To do this, you only need carry the key with you. You can combine the KEY-
LESS-GO functions with the functions of a
conventional key. Unlock the vehicle by using
KEYLESS-GO, for instance, and lock it using
the & button on the key.
The driver's door and the door at which the
handle is used, must both be closed. The key
must be outside the vehicle. When locking or unlocking with KEYLESS-GO, the distance
between the key and the corresponding door
handle must not be greater than 1 m.
A check which periodically establishes a radio
connection between the vehicle and the key
determines whether a valid key is in the vehi- cle. This occurs, for example:
R when starting the engine
R whilst driving
R when the external door handles are
touched
R during convenience closing Key
87Opening and closing Z
Combination switch
Turn signals :
Main-beam headlamps
; Turn signal, right
= Headlamp flasher
? Turn signal, left
X To indicate briefly: press the combination
switch briefly to the pressure point in the
direction of arrow ;or?.
The corresponding turn signal flashes three
times.
X To indicate: press the combination switch
beyond the pressure point in the direction
of arrow ;or?.
Main-beam headlamps X
To switch on the main-beam head-
lamps: turn the key in the ignition lock to
position 2or start the engine.
X Turn the light switch to LorÃ.
X Press the combination switch beyond the
pressure point in the direction of arrow :.
In the Ãposition, the main-beam head-
lamps are only switched on when it is dark
and the engine is running.
The blue Kindicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up when the main-beam headlamps are switched on.
X To switch off the main-beam head-
lamps: move the combination switch back
to its normal position.
The blue Kindicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster goes out. Vehicles with Adaptive Highbeam Assist:
when Adaptive Highbeam Assist is active, it
controls activation and deactivation of the
main-beam headlamps (Y
page 126).
Headlamp flasher X
To switch on: turn the key in the ignition
lock to position 1or 2, or start the engine.
X Pull the combination switch in the direction
of arrow =. Hazard warning lamps
X
To switch on the hazard warning lamps:
press button :.
All turn signals flash. If you now switch on a turn signal using the combination switch,
only the turn signal lamp on the corre-
sponding side of the vehicle will flash.
X To switch off the hazard warning lamps:
press button :.
The hazard warning lamps switch on auto-
matically if:
R an airbag is deployed or
R the vehicle decelerates rapidly from a
speed of above 70 km/h and comes to a
standstill
The hazard warning lamps switch off auto-
matically if the vehicle reaches a speed of
above 10 km/h again after a full brake appli- cation.
The hazard warning lamps continue to oper-
ate even if the ignition is switched off. Exterior lighting
125Lights and windscreen wipers Z