Floormats
.......................................... .266
Fog lamps Switching on/off ........................... 107
Front fog lamps
Display message ............................ 215
Switching on/off ........................... 107
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 335
Consumption statistics ..................191
Displaying the current
consumption .................................. 192
Displaying the range ......................192
Driving tips .................................... 150
Fuel gauge ....................................... 29
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 335
Important safety notes ..................334
Notes for AMG vehicles .................335
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline .335
Problem (malfunction) ...................148
Refueling ........................................ 145
Tank content/reserve fuel .............334
Fuel filler flap
Opening/closing ............................ 146
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 192
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 334
Problem (malfunction) ...................148
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 282
Fuses Allocation chart ............................. 292
Before changing ............................. 292
Fuse box in the engine
compartment ................................. 293
Fuse box in the trunk .....................293
Important safety notes ..................292 G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory .....................266
Important safety notes ..................263
Opening/closing the garage door ..265
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 263
Gear indicator (on-board computer) 203Gear or selector lever (cleaning
guidelines)
......................................... 278
Genuine parts ...................................... 20
Glove box ........................................... 247 H
Handbrake see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps ......................109
Headlamps Adding fluid to cleaning system .....273
Cleaning system (function) ............109
Cleaning system (notes) ................338
Fogging up ..................................... 111
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 95
Adjusting (electrically). ....................95
see NECK-PR Ohead restraints
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 114
Display message ............................ 215
Switching on/off ........................... 109
Hill start assist .................................. 134
HOLD function Deactivating ................................... 167
Display message ............................ 221
Function/notes ............................. 166
Hood
Closing .......................................... .270
Display message ............................ 229
Important safety notes ..................269
Opening ......................................... 270
Hydroplaning ..................................... 154 I
Ignition lock see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 69
Indicator lamps see Warning and indicator lamps 10
Index
Useful information
i This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's
Manual. Country-specific differences are
possible. Please note that your vehicle may
not be equipped with all features
described. This also applies to safety-
related systems and functions.
i Read the information on qualified
specialist workshops: (Y page 24).Where will I find...?
First-aid kit
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the
first-aid kit is located either in an open
stowage space or behind the cove ronthe left
side.
X Open the trunk lid. Example: first-aid kit behind the side trim panel
X To open the cover: turn rotary knob0002in
the direction of the arrow and fold down
cover 0003.
X Remove the first-aid kit. Example: first-aid kit in an open stowage space
X
Remove first-aid kit 0002.
i Check the expiration date on the first-aid
kit at least once a year. Replace the
contents if necessary, and replace missing
items. Vehicle tool kit
The vehicle tool kit can be found in the
stowage well under the trunk floor.
X Lift the trunk floor upwards (Y page 249). 0002
Vehicle tool kit tray
0003 Stowage well
0022 Spare wheel/"Minispare" emergency
spare wheel
The vehicle tool kit contains:
R Folding wheel chock
R Fuse allocation chart
R Jack
R One pair of gloves 282
Where will I find...?Breakdown assistance
Transporting the vehicle
The towing eye can be used to pull the vehicle
onto a trailer or transporter for transporting
purposes.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock.
X Move the selector lever to N.
As soon as the vehicle has been loaded:
X Prevent the vehicle fro mrolling away by
applying the parking brake.
X Move the selector lever to position P.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 0in the
ignition lock and remove the SmartKey
from the ignition lock.
X Secure the vehicle.
! You may only secure the vehicle by the
wheels, not by parts of the vehicle such as
axle or steering components.O therwise,
the vehicle could be damaged. Notes on 4MATIC vehicles
! Vehicles with 4MATIC must not be towed
with eithe rthe front or the rear axle raised,
as doing so will damage the transmission.
If the vehicle has transmission damage or
damage to the front or rear axle, have it
transported on a transporter or trailer.
In the event of damage to the electrical
system
If the battery is defective, the automatic
transmission will be locked in position P. To
shift the automatic transmission to position
N, you must provide power to the vehicle's
electrical system in the same way as when
jump-starting (Y page 288).
Have the vehicle transported on a transporter
or trailer. Tow-starting (emergency engine
starting)
! Vehicles with automatic transmission
must not be started by tow-starting. This
could otherwise damage the transmission.
You can find information on "Jump-starting"
at (Y page 288). Fuses
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If you manipulate or bridge a faulty fuse or if
you replace it with a fuse with a higher
amperage, the electric cables could be
overloaded. This could result in a fire. There
is a risk of an accident and injury.
Always replace faulty fuses with the specified
new fuses having the correct amperage.
! Only use fuses that have been approved
for Mercedes-Ben zvehicles and which
have the correct fuse rating for the system
concerned. Otherwise, components or
systems could be damaged.
The fuses in your vehicle serve to close down
faulty circuits. If afuse blows, all the
components on the circuit and their functions
stop operating.
Blown fuses must be replace dwith fuses of
the same rating, which you can recognize by
the color and value. The fuse ratings are listed
in the fuse allocation chart.
If a newly inserted fuse also blows, have the
cause traced and rectified at a qualified
specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized
Mercedes-Ben zCenter. Before changing a fuse
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away
(Y page 148).
X Switch off all electrical consumers. 292
FusesBreakdown assistance
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 0in the
ignition lock and remove it (Y page 131).
or
X On vehicles with KEYLESS-GO, make sure
the ignition is switched off (Y page 132).
All indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
must be off.
The fuses are located in various fuse boxes:
R Fuse box in the engine compartment on the
left-hand side of the vehicle, when viewed
in the direction of travel
R Fuse box in the trunk on the right-hand side
of the vehicle, when viewed in the direction
of travel
The fuse allocation chart is located in the
vehicle tool kit in the stowage compartment
under the trunk floor (Y page 282).Fuse box in the engine compartment
G
WARNING
When the hood is open and the windshield
wipers are set in motion ,you can be injured
by the wiper linkage. There is a risk of injury.
Always switch off the windshield wipers and
the ignition before opening the hood.
! Make sure that no moisture can enter the
fuse box when the cover is open.
! When closing the cover, make sure that it
is lying correctly on the fuse box. Moisture
seeping in or dirt could otherwise impair
the operation of the fuses.
X Make sure that the windshield wipers are
turned off.
X Open the hood. X
Use a dry cloth to remove any moisture
from the fuse box.
X To open: take lines 0003from the guides.
X Open clamps 0002.
X Remove the fuse box cover forwards.
X To close: check whether the rubber seal is
lying correctly in the cover.
X Insert the cover at the rear of the fuse box
into the retainer.
X Fold down cover and close clamps 0002.
X Secure lines 0003in the guides.
X Close the hood. Fuse box in the trunk
! Make sure that no moisture can enter the
fuse box when the cover is open.
! When closing the cover, make sure that it
is lying correctly on the fuse box. Moisture
seeping in or dirt could otherwise impair
the operation of the fuses.
X Open the trunk lid. Fuses
293Breakdown assistance Z