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
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
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
1
The Voice Control System is only available in combination with COMAND. Observe the additional operating
instructions. 34
Overhead control panelAt 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 24).Correct driver's seat position
X
Observe the safety guidelines on seat
adjustment (Y page 93).
X Make sure that seat 0022is adjusted
properly.
Manual and electrical seat adjustment
(Y page 94)
Electrical seat adjustment (Y page 94)
When adjusting the seat, make sure that:
R you are as far away from the driver's air bag
as possible.
R you are sitting in a normal upright position.
R you can faste nthe seat belt properly. R
you have moved the backrest to an almost
vertical position.
R you have set the seat cushion angle so that
your thighs are gently supported.
R you can depress the pedals properly.
X Check whether the head restraint is
adjusted properly.
When doing so, make sure that you have
adjusted the head restraint so that the back
of your head is supported at eye level by
the center of the head restraint.
X Observe the safety guidelines on steering
wheel adjustment (Y page 98).
X Make sure that steering wheel 0002is
adjusted properly.
Adjusting the steering wheel manually
(Y page 99)
Adjusting the steering wheel electrically
(Y page 99)
When adjusting the steering wheel, make
sure that:
R you can hold the steering wheel with your
arms slightly bent.
R you can move your legs freely.
R you can see all the displays in the
instrumentc luster clearly.
X Observe the safety guidelines for seat belts
(Y page 52).
X Check whether you have fastened seat
belt 0003properly (Y page 53).
The seat belt should:
R fit snugly across your body
R be routed across the middle of your
shoulder
R be routed in your pelvic area across the hip
joints
X Before starting off, adjust the rear-view
mirror and the exterior mirrors in such a
way that you have a good view of road and
traffic conditions (Y page 100).
X Vehicles with a memory function: save
the seat, steering wheel and exterior mirror 92
Correct driver's seat positionSeats, steering wheel and mirrors
G
WARNING
If you drive off while the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT
feature is making adjustments, you could lose
control of the vehicle. There is a risk of an
accident.
Always waitu ntil the adjustment process is
complete before driving off.
The EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature makes getting
in and ou tofyour vehicle easier.
You can activate and deactivate the EASY-
ENTRY/EXIT feature in the on-board
computer (Y page 202).
Position of the steering wheel when the
EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature is active The steering wheel swings upwards when
you:
R
remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock
R open the driver's door with KEYLESS-GO in
position 1
R open the driver's door and the SmartKey is
in position 0or 1in the ignition lock
i The steering wheel only moves upwards if
it has not already reached the upper end
stop.
Position of the steering wheel for
driving The steering wheel is moved to the last
selected position when:
R
the driver's door is closed
R you insert the SmartKey into the ignition
lock
or
R you press the Start/Stop button once on
vehicles with KEYLESS-GO
When you close the driver's door with the
ignition switched on, the steering wheel is
also automatically moved to the previously
set position.
The last position of the steering wheel is
stored when you switch off the ignition or when you store the setting with the memory
function (Y page 103).
Crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature If the crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature is
triggered in an accident, the steering column
will move upwards when the driver's door is
opened. This occurs irrespective of the
position of the SmartKey in the ignition lock.
This makes it easier to exit the vehicle and
rescue the occupants.
The crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature is
only operational if the EASY-EXIT/ENTRY
feature is activated in the on-board computer.
Mirrors
Rear-view mirror
X
Anti-glare mode: flick anti-glare lever 0002
forwards or back. Exterior mirrors
Adjusting the exterior mirrors G
WARNING
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side reduces the size of the image. Visible
objects are actually closer than they appear.
This means that you could misjudge the
distance from road users traveling behind,
e.g. when changing lane. There is a risk of an
accident. 100
MirrorsSeats, steering wheel and mirrors
For this reason, always make sure of the
actual distance from the road users traveling
behind by glancing over your shoulder.
The convex exterior mirrors provide a larger
field of vision.
The exterior mirrors are automatically heated
afte rstarting the vehicl eifthe rear window
defroster is switched on and the outside
temperature is low. Mirror heating lasts up to
10 minutes.
i You can also heat up the exterior mirrors
manually by switching on the rear window
defroster. X
Make sure that the SmartKey is in position
1 or 2in the ignition lock.
X Press button 0002for the left-hand exterior
mirror or button 0003for the right-hand
exterior mirror.
The indicator lamp in the corresponding
button lights up in red.
The indicator lamp goes out again after
some time. You can adjust the selected
mirror using adjustment button 0022as long
as the indicator lamp is lit.
X Press adjustment button 0022up, down, or
to the left or right until you have adjusted
the exterior mirror to the correct position.
You should have a good overview of traffic
conditions. Folding the exterior mirrors in or out
electrically This function is only available in vehicles for
Canada.
X
Make sure that the SmartKey is in position
1or 2in the ignition lock.
X Briefly press button 0002.
Both exterior mirrors fold in or out.
i Make sure that the exterior mirrors are
always folded out fully while driving. They
could otherwise vibrate.
i If you are driving faster than
9m ph(15 km/h), you can no longer fold in
the exterior mirrors.
Setting the exterior mirrors This function is only available in vehicles for
Canada.
If the battery has been disconnected or
completely discharged, the exterior mirrors
must be reset
.The exterior mirrors will
otherwise not fold in when you select the
"Fold in mirrors when locking" function in the
on-board computer (Y page 202).
X Make sure that the SmartKey is in
position 1in the ignition lock.
X Briefly press button 0002.
Folding the exterior mirrors in or out
automatically This function is only available in vehicles for
Canada. Mirrors
101Seats, steering wheel and mirrors Z
If the "Fold in mirrors when locking" function
is activated in the on-board computer
(Y
page 202):
R the exterior mirrors fold in automatically as
soon as you lock the vehicle from the
outside.
R the exterior mirrors fold out again
automatically as soon as you unlock the
vehicle and then open the driver's or front-
passenger door.
i If the exterior mirrors have been folded in
manually, they do not fold out.
Exterior mirror pushed out of position If an exterior mirror has been pushed out of
position, proceed as follows:
X
Vehicles without electricall yfolding
exterior mirrors: move the exterior mirror
into the correc tposition manually.
X Vehicles with electrically folding
exterior mirrors 2
: press and hold mirror-
folding button until you hear a click
followed by an impact sound.
(Y page 101)
The mirror housing is engaged again and
you can adjust the exterior mirrors as usual
(Y page 100). Automatic anti-glare mirrors
The rear-view mirror and the exterior mirror
on the driver's side automatically go into anti-
glare mode if the following conditions are met
simultaneously:
R the ignition is switched on and
R incident light from headlamps strikes the
sensor in the rear-view mirror.
The mirrors do not go into anti-glare mode if
reverse gear is engaged. Parking position for the exterior
mirror on the front-passenger side
Setting and storing the parking position Using reverse gear
You can position the front-passenger side
exterior mirror in such a way that you can see
the rear wheel on that side as soon as you
engage reverse gear. You can store this
position.
X
Make sure that the vehicle is stationary and
that the SmartKey is in position 2in the
ignition lock.
X Press button 0003for the exterior mirror on
the front-passenger side.
X Engage reverse gear.
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side moves to the preset parking position.
X Use adjustment button 0022to adjust the
exterior mirror to a position that allows you
to see the rear wheel and the curb.
The parking position is stored.
i If you shift the transmission to another
position, the exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side returns to the driving
position.
Using the memory button
You can position the front-passenger side
exterior mirror in such a way that you can see
the rear wheel on that side as soon as you
engage reverse gear. This setting can be
stored using memory button M0021.
2 Only for Canada. 102
MirrorsSeats, steering wheel and mirrors