Index
....................................................... 4Introduction
......................................... 20 At
ag lance ........................................... 27 Safety
................................................... 37 Opening and closing
...........................71 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
....91 Lights and windshield wipers
..........105 Climate control
................................. 119 Driving and parking
..........................129 On-board computer and displays
....187 Stowage and features
......................245 Maintenance and care
......................267 Breakdown assistance
.....................281 Wheels and tires
............................... 295 Technical data
................................... 331 Contents
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General informatio
n....................... 135
Important safety notes ..................135
Introduction ................................... 134
Electronic brake force
distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electroni cStability Program)
Emergenc yrelease
Driver's door .................................... 79
Trunk ......................................... 82, 83
Vehicle ............................................. 79
Emergency spare wheel
General notes ................................ 328
Important safety notes ..................328
Storage location ............................ 329
Technical data ............................... 330
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Function .......................................... .55
Safety guideline s............................. 39
Emissions control
Service and warranty information ....21
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 240
Display message ............................ 217
ECO start/stop function ................134
Engine number ............................... 333
Irregularr unning............................ 137
Jump-starting ................................. 288
Starting problems ..........................137
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 133
Starting with KEYLESS-GO .............133
Switching off .................................. 149
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 292
Engine, jump starting
see Jump starting (engine)
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ...................137
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 271
Additives ........................................ 336
Checking the oil level ..................... 270
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 271
Display message ............................ 219Filling capacity
............................... 336
Notes about oil grades ................... 336
Notes on oil level/consumption ....270
Temperature (on-board computer) .203
Viscosity ........................................ 336
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) AMG menu (on-board computer) ...203
Deactivating/activating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 66
Deactivating/activating (except
AMG vehicles) ................................ 197
Deactivating/activating (notes;
except AMG vehicles) ......................65
Display message ............................ 207
ETS/4ETS ........................................ 64
Function/notes ......................... 64, 65
Important safety information ...........64
Warning lamp ................................. 236
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ................................................ 64
Exhaus tcheck ................................... 151
Exhaus ttail pipe (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 278
Exterior lighting Setting options .............................. 106
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 100
Dipping (automatic) .......................102
Folding in/ou t(automatically) .......101
Folding in/ou t(electrically) ...........101
Folding in whe nlocking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 202
Out of position (troubleshooting) ...102
Setting ........................................... 101
Storing settings (memory function) 103
Storing the parking position ..........102 F
Fille rcap
see Fuel filler flap
First-aid kit ......................................... 282
Flat tire MOExtended run-fla tsystem ......... 283
Preparing the vehicle .....................283
see Emergency spare wheel Index
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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
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer)
............................... 201
Low-beam headlamps Changing bulbs .............................. 113
Display message ............................ 214
Setting for driving abroad
(symmetrical) ................................. 106
Switching on/off ........................... 107
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support ............................................ 96M
M+S tires ............................................ 298
Malfunction message see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instructions) 276
mbrace Call priority .................................... 259
Display message ............................ 209
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 259
Downloading route s....................... 262
Emergency call .............................. 256
General notes ................................ 255
Geo fencing ................................... 262
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
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 74
Locking vehicle ................................ 79
Unlocking the driver's door ..............79
Memory card (audio) .........................195
Memory function ............................... 103
Message memory (on-board
computer) .......................................... 206Messages
see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Menu (on-board computer) ............195
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 73
MOExtended run-flat system ...........283
Mounting wheels Lowering the vehicle ......................324
Mounting anew wheel ................... 323
Preparing the vehicle .....................320
Raising the vehicle .........................321
Removing awheel .......................... 323
Securing the vehicle against
rolling away ................................... 321
MP3
Operation ....................................... 195
see separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................. 190
Permanent displa y......................... 200
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .189
Overview .......................................... 31 N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............193
see separate operating instructions
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation ........................................ .50
Resetting after being triggered ........51
Notes on breaking-in anew vehicle 13012
Index
O
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
Index
MOExtended tires
..........................283
Optional equipment weight
(definition) ..................................... 319
PSI (pounds per square inch)
(definition) ..................................... 318
Replacing ....................................... 320
Service life ..................................... 298
Sidewall (definition) .......................319
Speed rating (definition) ................318
Storing ........................................... 320
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 317
Summer tires ................................. 298
Temperature .................................. 313
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 319
Tire bea d(definition) ...................... 319
Tire pressure (definition) ................319
Tire pressures (recommended )...... 317
Tire size (data) ............................... 324
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 314
Tire tread ....................................... 297
Tire tread (definition) .....................319
Total load limit (definition) .............319
Traction ......................................... 312
Traction (definition) .......................319
Trea dwear ..................................... 312
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standard s...................................... 312
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standard s(definition) .................... 317
Unladen weight (definition) ............318
Wea rindicato r(definition) .............319
Whee lrim (definition ).................... 317
see Flat tire
Top Tether ............................................ 60
Towing Important safety guidelines ...........290
Installing the towing eye ................291
Removing the towing eye. ..............291
With the rear axle raised ................291
Towing away
With both axles on the ground .......291
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............292
Important safety notes ..................290Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transporting the vehicle ..................292
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) .278
Trip computer (on-board computer) 191
Trip odometer Calling up ....................................... 191
Resetting (on-board computer) ......192
Trunk
Emergency release ....................82, 83
Important safety notes ....................80
Locking separatel y........................... 82
Opening (automatically from
inside) .............................................. 82
Opening (automatically from
outside) ............................................ 81
Trunk lid
Display message ............................ 229
Opening/closing .............................. 80
Opening dimensions ......................340
Trunk load (maximum) ......................340
Turn signals Display message ............................ 214
Switching on/off ........................... 108
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking .......................79
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 78 V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........252
Vehicle Correct use ...................................... 25
Data acquisition ............................... 26
Display message ............................ 228
Emergency locking ........................... 79
Emergency unlocking .......................79
Equipment ....................................... 21
Individua lsettings .......................... 199
Limited Warranty ............................. 25
Loading .......................................... 308
Locking (in an emergency) ...............79 18
Index
Overhea
dcontrol panel Function Page
0002
0001
Switches the rear-
compartment interior
lighting on/off 112
0003
001C
Switches the
automatic interio rlighting
control on/off 112
0022
0013
Switches the right-
hand reading lamp on/off 111
0021
0002
Opens/closes the
panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel with roller
sunblinds 88
001F
0009
MB Info call button
(mbrace system) 258
0020
0008
SOS button (mbrace
system) 256 Function Page
0012
Rear-view mirror 100
0013
Buttons for the garage door
opener 265
0014
Microphone for mbrace
(emergency call system),
telephone and the Voice
Control System 1 0015
0007
Roadside Assistance
call button (mbrace
system) 258
0016
0013
Switches the left-
hand reading lamp on/off 111
0018
0004
Switches the front
interior lighting on/off 112
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The Voice Control System is only available in combination with COMAND. Observe the additional operating
instructions. 34
Overhead control panelAt a glance