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Occupant Classification System
(OCS) Faults .............................................. .49
Operation ........................................ .45
System self-test ............................... 47
Occupant safety
Childre ninthe vehicle ..................... 56
System overview .............................. 38
OCS
Faults ............................................... 49
Operation ........................................ .45
System self-test ............................... 47
Odometer ........................................... 191
Oil see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 203
Assistance menu ........................... 197
Audi omenu ................................... 194
Convenience submenu ..................202
Displaying a service message ........268
Display messages ..........................206
DISTRONI CPLUS ........................... 163
Factory settings submenu .............203
Important safety notes ..................188
Instrument cluster submenu ..........199
Lighting submenu .......................... 200
Menu overview .............................. 191
Message memory .......................... 206
Navigation menu ............................ 193
Operation ....................................... 189
RACETIMER ................................... 204
Service menu ................................. 199
Settings menu ............................... 199
Standard displa y............................ 191
Telephone menu ............................ 195
Trip menu ...................................... 191
Vehicle submenu ........................... 201
Video DVD operatio n..................... 195
Opening and closing the side trim
panels ................................................. 115
Operating safety Declaratio nofconformity ................ 24
Important safety notes ....................23
Operating system
see On-board computer Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment ...........................21
Outside temperature display ...........189
Overhead control panel ......................34 P
Pain tcode number ............................ 332
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ...275
Panic alarm .......................................... 38
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
Opening/closing .............................. 88
Opening/closing the roller
sunblind ........................................... 89
Problem (malfunction) .....................89
Resetting ......................................... 89
Panorama sliding sunroof
Important safety notes ....................87
Parking ............................................... 148
Important safety notes ..................148
Parking brake ................................ 149
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 102
Rea rview camera .......................... 175
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Parking Guidance ........................... 172
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 208
Notes/function .............................. 149
Parking Guidance
Display message ............................ 222
Important safety notes ..................172
Parking lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 114
Switching on/off ........................... 108
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating .................171
Driving system ............................... 169
Function/notes ............................. 169
Important safety notes ..................169
Problem (malfunction) ...................172
Range of the sensors .....................170
Warning displa y............................. 170 Index
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PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
Problem (malfunction) .....................49
Problems (malfunction) .................. 213
PASSENGE RAIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp ...................................................... 45
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) .278
Power washers .................................. 275
Power windows see Side windows
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occupant
protection) Display message ............................ 209
Operation ........................................ .50
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake
Activating/deactivating .................198
Display message ............................ 210
Function/notes ................................ 67
Warning lamp ................................. 243
Program selector button ..................140
Protection of the environment General notes .................................. 20
Pulling away
Automatic transmission .................134 Q
Qualifie dspecialis tworkshop ...........24 R
RACE START (AMG vehicles) .............167
RACETIMER (on-board computer) ....204
Radar sensor system Activating/deactivating .................202
Display message ............................ 221
Radio
Selecting astation ......................... 194
see separate operating instructions
Radio-wave reception/
transmission in the vehicle
Declaratio nofconformity ................ 24
Reading lamp ..................................... 111
Rear compartment Setting the airv ents...................... 128
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 215
Switching on/off ........................... 108Rear seat (folding the backrest
forwards/back)
................................. 248
Rear view camera Cleaning instructions .....................277
Function/notes ............................. 175
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glar e(manual) ........................ 100
Dipping (automatic) .......................102
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ...................127
Switching on/off ........................... 126
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system)
Important safety notes ..................339
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 29
Important safety notes ..................145
Notes for AMG vehicles .................335
Refueling proces s.......................... 146
see Fuel
Releasing the parking lock
manually (automatic transmission) 145
Remote control Garage door opener .......................263
Programming (garage door opener) 263
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes ..................112
Overview of bul btypes .................. 113
Reporting safety defects ....................25
Reserve (fuel tank) see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 220
Warning lamp ................................. 240
see Fuel
Restraint system
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Reverse gear
Engaging (automatic transmission) 138
Reversing feature
Panorama sliding sunroo f................ 87
Roller sunblind ................................. 88
Side windows ................................... 84
Trunk lid .......................................... .80
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) ....22 14
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Rolle
rblind
see Roller sunblind
Roller sunblind
Opening/closin g.............................. 89
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel ..................................... 88
Roof carrier ........................................ 250
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 279
Roof load (maximum) ........................340
Route (navigation) see Route guidance (navigation)
Route guidance (navigation) ............193 S
Safety Childre ninthe vehicle ..................... 56
Child restraint systems ....................56
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 45
Overview of occupant safety
systems ........................................... 38
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger sea tbelt ......................... 54
Belt force limiters ............................ 55
Cleaning ......................................... 279
Correct usage .................................. 52
Emergency Tensioning Devices ....... .55
Fastening ......................................... 53
Important safety guidelines .............52
Releasing ......................................... 54
Safety guidelines ............................. 39
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ......................202
Warning lamp ................................. 232
Warning lamp (function) ................... 55
Seats
Adjusting (electrically). ....................94
Adjusting (manually and
electrically). ..................................... 94
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support ............................................ 96
Adjusting the head restraint ............95
Cleaning the cover .........................279Correct driver's seat position ........... 92
Folding the backrests forward/
back ................................................
.95
Important safety notes ....................93
Seat backres tdisplay message .....229
Seat heating problem ......................98
Seat ventilation problem ..................98
Storing settings (memory function) 103
Switching sea theating on/off .........96
Switching sea tventilation on/off ....98
Sensors (cleaning instructions) .......277
Service menu (on-board computer) .199
Service products Brake fluid ..................................... 337
Coolant (engine) ............................ 337
Engine oil ....................................... 336
Fuel ................................................ 333
Important safety notes ..................333
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system) .......................................... 339
Washer fluid .................................. .338
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) .........203
On-board computer .......................199
Setting the air distribution ...............124
Setting the airflow ............................125
SETUP (on-board computer) .............203
Side impact air bag .............................43
Side marker lamp (display
message) ............................................ 216
Side windows Cleaning ......................................... 276
Convenience closing feature ............85
Convenience opening feature ..........85
Important safety information ...........83
Opening/closing .............................. 84
Problem (malfunction) .....................86
Resetting ......................................... 86
Sliding sunroof
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery .......................75
Changing the programming .............73
Checking the battery .......................75
Convenience closing feature ............85
Convenience opening feature ..........85
Display message ............................ 230 Index
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Door central locking/unlocking
.......72
Important safety notes ....................72
Loss ................................................. 76
Mechanical key ................................ 74
Positions (ignition lock) .................131
Problem (malfunction) .....................76
Starting the engine ........................133
Snow chains ...................................... 299
Sockets General notes ................................ 253
Rea rcompartmen t......................... 253
Spare wheel
Storage location ............................ 329
Specialist workshop ............................ 24
Special seat bel tretractor .................. 59
Speed ,controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 192
In the Instrument cluster .................29
Segments ...................................... 189
Selecting the unit of measurement 199
see Instrument cluster
SPORT handling mode
Activating/deactivating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 66
Warning lamp ................................. 237
SRS
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Display message ............................ 210
Introduction ..................................... 39
Warning lamp ................................. 239
Warning lamp (function) ................... 39
Standing lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 114
Display message ............................ 215
Switching on/off ........................... 108
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 133
Steering (display message) ..............230
Steering wheel Adjusting (electrically). ....................99
Adjusting (manually )........................ 99Button overview
............................... 31
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 189
Cleaning ......................................... 278
Important safety notes ....................98
Paddle shifters ............................... 141
Storing settings (memory function) 103
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........141
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 204
Stowage areas ................................... 246
Stowage compartments Armrest (under) ............................. 247
Cuph olders ................................... 251
Glove box ...................................... .247
Important safety information .........246
Stowage net ................................... 247
Stowage net ....................................... 247
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor .................................................... 249
Summer opening see Convenience opening feature
Summer tires ..................................... 298
Sun visor ............................................ 251
Surround lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 200
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 127
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............69 T
Tachometer ........................................ 189
Tail lamps Display message ............................ 215
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 29
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 333
Emergency spare wheel .................330
Information .................................... 332
Tires/wheels ................................. 324
Vehicle data ................................... 340
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 259
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 259
Downloading route s....................... 262
Emergency call .............................. 256
Geo fencing ................................... 26216
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Locating
astolen vehicl e............... 261
MB info call button ........................258
Remote vehicle locking ..................260
Roadside Assistance button ..........258
Search &Send ............................... 260
Self-test ......................................... 256
Speed alert .................................... 262
System .......................................... 256
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 263
Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosi s....................................... 261
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............260
Tele Aid
General notes ................................ 255
Telephone
Accepting acall............................. 196
Display message ............................ 230
Menu (on-board computer) ............195
Number from the phone book ....... .196
Redialing ........................................ 196
Rejecting/ending acall................. 196
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 188
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 203
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 203
Outside temperature ..................... .189
Setting (climate control) ................124
Theft deterrent systems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) .........69
Immobilize r...................................... 69
Through-loading feature ...................248
Time see separate operating instructions
Timing (RACETIMER) .........................204
Tire pressure Calling up (on-board computer) .....304
Checking manually ........................303
Display message ............................ 226
Important safety notes ..................304
Maximum ....................................... 302
Notes ............................................. 301
Pressure loss warning ....................303
Recommended ............................... 300
Tire pressure loss warning
system
General notes ................................ 303
Important safety notes ..................303
Restarting ...................................... 304Tire pressure monitoring system
Checking the tire pressure
electronically ................................. 306
Function/notes ............................. 304
General notes ................................ 304
Important safety notes ..................305
Restarting ...................................... 307
Warning lamp ................................. 244
Warning message .......................... 307
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) .................319
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................317
Bar (definition) ............................... 317
Changing awheel .......................... 320
Characteristics .............................. 317
Checking ........................................ 297
Definition of terms .........................317
Directio nofrotation ...................... 320
Display message ............................ 226
Distributio nofthe vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................319
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) .............................................. .316
DOT (Department of
Transportation) (definition) ............317
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 318
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 318
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) (definition) .........................318
Important safety notes ..................296
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ......317
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ...........318
Labeling (overview )........................ 313
Load bearing index (definition) ......319
Load index ..................................... 316
Load index (definition) ...................318
M+S tires ....................................... 298
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 318
Maximum load on a tire (definition) 318
Maximum permissible tire
pressure (definition) ....................... 318
Maximum tire loa d......................... 311
Maximum tire load (definition) .......318 Index
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Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 72
Lowering
........................................ 324
Maintenance .................................... 22
Parking for a long period ................ 150
Pulling away ................................... 134
Raising ........................................... 321
Reporting problems .........................25
Securing from rolling away ............321
Towing away .................................. 290
Transporting .................................. 292
Unlocking (in an emergency) ...........79
Unlocking (SmartKey) ......................72
Vehicle data ................................... 340
Vehicle data ....................................... 340
Vehicle dimensions ...........................340
Vehicle emergency locking ................79
Vehicle identification number see VIN
Vehicle identification plate ..............332
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 282
Video (DVD) ........................................ 195
VIN ...................................................... 332W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 234
Brakes ........................................... 234
Check Engine ................................. 240
Coolant .......................................... 241
Distance warning ........................... 243
DISTRONI CPLUS ........................... 243
ESP ®
.............................................. 236
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 237
Fuel tank ........................................ 240
Overview .......................................... 30
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF ................45
Reserve fuel ................................... 240
Seat bel t........................................ 232
SPORT handling mode ...................237
SRS ................................................ 239
Tire pressure monitor ....................244
Warranty ............................................ 332
Washer fluid Display message ............................ 230
Wheel bol ttightening torque ...........324
Wheel chock ...................................... 321Wheels
Changing awheel .......................... 320
Checking ........................................ 297
Cleaning ......................................... 275
Cleaning (warning) .........................320
Emergency spare wheel .................328
Important safety notes ..................296
Interchanging/changing ................320
Mounting anew wheel ................... 323
Mounting awheel .......................... 320
Removing awheel .......................... 323
Storing ........................................... 320
Tightening torque ........................... 324
Whee lsize/tir esize ....................... 324
Window curtain air bag
Display message ............................ 211
Operation ........................................ .44
Windows
see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 125
Windshiel dwasher fluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshield washer system ..............273
Notes ............................................. 338
Windshiel dwipers
Problem (malfunction) ...................118
Replacing the wiper blades ............117
Switching on/off ........................... 116
Winte rdriving
Important safety note s.................. 298
Slippery road surfaces ...................155
Snow chains .................................. 299
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 298
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 276
Important safety notes ..................117
Replacing ....................................... 117
Wooden trim (cleaning instructions) 278
Workshops see Qualified specialist workshop Z
ZONE function Switching on/off ........................... 125 Index
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If you have purchased a used car, please send
us the "Notification of Used Car Purchase" in
the Service and Guarantee booklet or simply
call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center (USA) at the hotline number
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) or
Customer Service (Canada) at
1-800-387-0100. Vehicle operation outside the USA
and Canada
If you plant o operate your vehicle in foreign
countries, please be aware that:
R service facilities or replacement parts may
not be readily available.
R unleaded fuel for vehicles with a catalytic
converter may not be available. Leaded fuel
may cause damage to the catalytic
converter.
R the fuel may have a considerably lower
octane rating. Unsuitable fuel can cause
engine damage.
Some Mercedes-Benz models are available
for delivery in Europe through our European
Delivery Program. For details, consult an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to
one of the following addresses.
In the USA
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
European Delivery Department
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
European Delivery Department
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9 Operating safety
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If you do not have the prescribed service/
maintenance work or any required repairs
carried out, this can result in malfunctions or
system failures. There is a risk of an accident.
Always have the prescribed service/
maintenance work as well as any required
repairs carried out at a qualified specialist
workshop. G
WARNING
If you switch off the ignition while driving,
safety-relevant functions are only available
with limitations, or not at all. This could affect,
for example, the power steering and the brake
boosting effect .You will require considerably
more effort to steer and brake. There is a risk
of an accident.
Do not switch off the ignition while driving. G
WARNING
Modifications to electronic components, their
software as well as wiring can impair their
function and/or the function of other
networked components. In particular,
systems relevant to safety could also be
affected. As a result, these may no longer
function as intended and/or jeopardize the
operating safety of the vehicle. There is an
increased risk of an accident and injury.
Never tamper with the wiring as well as
electronic components or their software. You
should have all work to electrical and
electronic equipment carried out at a qualified
specialist workshop.
! There is a risk of damage to the vehicle if:
R the vehicle becomes stuck,e .g. on a high
curb or an unpaved road
R you drive too fas tover an obstacle, e.g.
a curb or a hole in the road
R a heavy object strikes the undercarriage
or parts of the chassis. Introduction
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In situations like this, the body, the
undercarriage, chassis parts, wheels or
tires could be damaged withou
tthe
damage being visible. Components
damaged in this way can unexpectedly fail
or, in the case of an accident, no longer
withstand the strain they are designed to.
If the underbody paneling is damaged,
combustible materials such as leaves,
grass or twigs can gather between the
underbody and the underbody paneling. If
these materials come in contact with hot
parts of the exhaust system for an
extended period, they can catch fire.
Have the vehicle checked and repaired
immediately at a qualified specialist
workshop. If on continuing your journey
you notice that driving safety is impaired,
pull over and stop the vehicle immediately,
paying attention to road and traffic
conditions. In such cases, visit a qualified
specialist workshop. 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 subject to 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
The diagnostics connection is only intended
for the connection of diagnostic equipment at
a qualified specialist workshop. G
WARNING
If you connect equipment to the diagnostics
connection in the vehicle, it may affect the
operation of the vehicle systems. As a result,
the operating safety of the vehicle could be
affected. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not connect any equipment to a
diagnostics connection in the vehicle. G
WARNING
Objects in the driver's footwell can restrict the
pedal travel or obstruct adepressed pedal.
The operating and road safety of the vehicle
is jeopardized. There is a risk of an accident.
Make sure that all objects in the vehicle are
stowed correctly, and that they cannot enter
the driver's footwell. Install the floormats
securely and as specified in order to ensure
sufficien tclearance for the pedals. Do not use
loose floormats and do not place floormats on
top of one another.
! If the engine is switched off and
equipmen tonthe diagnostics connection
is used, the starter battery may discharge.
Connecting equipment to the diagnostics
connection can lead to emissions monitoring
information being reset, for example. 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-Ben zCenter is a
qualified specialist workshop. It has the
necessary specialist knowledge, tools and 24
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