
Interior
........................................... 278
Matte finish ................................... 276
Notes ............................................. 273
Paint .............................................. 275
Plastic trim .................................... 278
Power washer ................................ 275
Rea rview camera .......................... 277
Roof lining ...................................... 279
Seat bel t........................................ 279
Seat cover ..................................... 279
Sensors ......................................... 277
Steering wheel ............................... 278
Tai lpipes ....................................... 278
Trim pieces .................................... 278
Washing by hand ........................... 274
Wheels ........................................... 275
Windows ........................................ 276
Wiper blades .................................. 276
Wooden trim .................................. 278
Cargo tie down rings .........................249
Car wash (care) ................................. 274
CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 195
Center console Lowe rsection .................................. 33
Uppe rsection .................................. 32
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 201
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........72
Changing bulbs
Brake lamps ................................... 115
Cornering light function .................114
High-beam headlamps ...................114
Low-beam headlamps ....................113
Parking lamps ................................ 114
Reversing lamps ............................ 115
Standing lamps (front) ...................114
Children
In the vehicle ................................... 56
Restraint systems ............................ 56
Specia lseat belt retractor ...............59
Child seat
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 60
Top Tether ....................................... 60
Cigarette lighter ................................ 253Cleaning
Mirro rturn signal ........................... 277
Climate control
Controlling automatically ...............124
Cooling with aird ehumidification..123
Defrosting the windows .................126
Defrosting the windshield ..............125
Dual-zone automatic climate
control ........................................... 121
Important safety notes ..................120
Indicator lamp ................................ 124
Maximum cooling .......................... 126
Notes on using dual-zone
automatic climate control ..............122
Overview of systems ......................120
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 124
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 127
Refrigerant ..................................... 339
Refrigerant filling capacity .............339
Setting the aird istribution.............124
Setting the airflow .........................125
Setting the airv ents...................... 127
Setting the temperature ................124
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 127
Switching on/off ........................... 123
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 126
Switching the ZONE function on/
off .................................................. 125
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 28
see Instrument cluster
COMAND
see separate operating instructions
Combination switch ..........................108
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 191
Convenience closing feature ..............85
Convenience opening feature ............85
Coolan t(engine)
Checkin gthe level ......................... 272
Display message ............................ 217
Filling capacity ............................... 338
Important safety notes ..................337
Temperature (on-board computer) .203 6
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
13

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
15

Protection of the environment
General notes
H
Environmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of
comprehensive environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
that form the basis of our existence on this
planet to be used sparingly and in a manner
that takes the requirements of both nature
and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an
environmentally responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tire wear are affected
by these factors:
R operating conditions of your vehicle
R your personal driving style
You can influence both factors. You should
bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
R avoid short trips as these increase fuel
consumption.
R always make sure that the tire pressures
are correct.
R do not carry any unnecessary weight.
R remove roof racks once you no longer need
them.
R a regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
R always have service work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
R do not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
R do not warm up the engine when the vehicle
is stationary.
R drive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front.
R avoid frequent, sudden acceleration and
braking. R
change gear in good time and use each gear
only up to 0001of its maximum engine speed.
R switch off the engine in stationary traffic.
R keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel
consumption. Environmental concerns and
recommendations
Wherever the operating instructions require
you to dispose of materials, first try to
regenerate or re-use them. Observe the
relevant environmental rules and regulations
when disposing of materials. In this way you
will help to protect the environment. Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
H
Environmental note
Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned major
assemblies and parts which are of the same
quality as new parts. They are covered by the
same Limited Warranty entitlements as new
parts.
! Air bags and Emergency Tensioning
Devices, as well as control units and
sensors for these restraint systems, may be
installed in the following areas of your
vehicle:
R doors
R door pillars
R door sills
R seats
R cockpit
R instrument cluster
R center console
Do not install accessories such as audio
systems in these areas. Do not carry out
repairs or welding. You could impair the
operating efficiency of the restraint
systems. 20
Introduction

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

The side impact air bag on the front-
passenger side will deploy if the front-
passenger seat belt is fastened, regardless of
whether the front-passenger seat is occupied
or not.
Pelvis air bags
G
WARNING
Only use seat covers which have been tested
and approved by Mercedes-Benz for your
vehicle model. Using seat covers or other seat
coverings can cause a malfunction of the side
impact air bags and/or the pelvis air bags.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
for availability.
Pelvis air bag deployment enhances the level
of protection of the vehicle occupants on the
side of the vehicle on which the impact
occurs. Pelvis air bags
0002deploy next to and below
the outer seat cushions. They are deployed:
R on the side on which an impact occurs
R at the start of an accident with a high rate
of lateral vehicle deceleration or
acceleration, e.g. in aside impact
R independently of the use of the seat belt
R independently of the front air bags
R independently of the ETDs
Pelvis air bags 0002will not deploy in side
impacts which do not exceed the system's
prese tdeployment thresholds for lateral
acceleration/deceleration .You will then be
protected by the fastened seat belt. The pelvis air bag on the front-passenger side
is not deployed in the following situations:
R
OCS has detected that the front-passenger
seat is unoccupied.
R the front-passenger seat belt is not
fastened.
The pelvis air bag on the front-passenger side
will deploy if the front-passenger seat belt is
fastened, regardless of whether the front-
passenger seat is occupied or not.
Window curtain air bags The window curtain air bags enhance the level
of protection for the head, but not chest or
arms, of the vehicle occupants on the side of
the vehicle on which the impact occurs.
The window curtain air bags are integrated
into the side of the roof frame and deploy in
the area extending from the front door (A-
pillar) to the rear sidewall (C-pillar).
Window curtain air bags
0002are deployed:
R on the side on which an impact occurs
R at the start of an accident with a high rate
of lateral vehicle deceleration or
acceleration, e.g. in aside impact
R regardless of whether the front-passenger
seat is occupied
R independently of the use of the seat belt
R independently of the front air bags
Window curtain air bags 0002will not deploy in
the even tofimpacts which do not exceed the
system's preset deployment thresholds for 44
Occupant safetySafety

G
WARNING
If the 0019001B indicator lamp does not illuminate or remains out with the weight of a typical
12-month-old child in a standard child restraint or less, or is unoccupied, on the front-passenger
seat, do not transport achild on the front-passenger seat until the system has been repaired. PRE-SAFE
®
(anticipatory occupant
protection system) G
WARNING
The PRE-SAFE ®
system reduces the impact of
an accident on vehicle occupants, as long as
their seat belts have been fastened correctly.
Although your vehicle is equipped with a PRE-
SAFE ®
system, the possibility of injury in the
event of an accident cannot be ruled out. You
should therefore always drive carefully and
adapt your driving style to the prevailing road,
weather and traffic conditions.
PRE-SAFE ®
takes preemptive measures to
protect occupants in certain hazardous
situations.
PRE-SAFE ®
intervenes:
R if BAS PLUS intervenes powerfully on
vehicles with DISTRONIC PLUS
R if, on vehicles with DISTRONIC PLUS, the
radar sensor system detects an imminent
danger of collision in certain situations
R in critical driving situations, e.g. when
physical limits are exceeded and the
vehicle understeers or oversteers severely
PRE-SAFE ®
takes the following measures
depending on the hazardous situation
detected:
R the front seat belts are pre-tensioned.
R on vehicles with memory function for the
front-passenger seat: the front-passenger
seat is adjusted if it is in an unfavorable
position.
R if the vehicle skids, the panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel and the side
windows are closed so that only a small gap
remains. If the hazardous situation passes without
resulting in an accident, PRE-SAFE
®
slackens
the belt pre-tensioning. All settings made by
PRE-SAFE ®
can then be reversed.
If the seat belts are not released:
X When the vehicle is stationary, move the
backrest or seat back slightly.
The seat belt pre-tensioning is reduced and
the locking mechanism is released. G
WARNING
Make sure that nobody can become trapped
as you adjust the seat.
! Make sure that there are no objects in the
footwell or behind the seats when resetting
the seats. There is a risk that the seats
and/or the objects could be damaged.
More information about seat belt adjustment,
a convenience function integrated into PRE-
SAFE ®
, can be found in the "Seat belt
adjustment" section (Y page 54). NECK-PRO head restraints
The NECK-PRO head restraints increase
protection to the driver's and front
passenger's head and neck.T o this end, the
NECK-PRO head restraints on the driver's and
front-passenger seats are moved forwards
and upwards in the event of a rear-end
collision of a certain severity. This provides
better head support. G
WARNING
Do not secure any objects (e.g. coat hangers)
on the NECK-PRO head restraints. Otherwise,
the NECK-PRO head restraints may not
function properly, or in the event of a rear-end 50
Occupant safetySafety

Useful information
..............................72
SmartKey ............................................. 72
Doors .................................................... 77
Trunk .................................................... 80
Side windows ...................................... 83
Sliding sunroof .................................... 87 71Opening and closing