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1, 2, 3 ...
115 Vsocket ...................................... 271
12 Vsocket
see Sockets
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 185A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 223
Function/notes ................................ 65
Important safety notes ....................65
Warning lamp ................................. 250
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification .................135
Active Blin dSpot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 214
Display message ............................ 238
Function/informatio n.................... 196
Active Driving Assistance package .196
Active Lane Keeping Assist Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 214
Display message ............................ 237
Function/informatio n.................... 199
Active light function .........................117
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 71
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Display message ............................ 233
Function/notes ............................. 118
Switching on/off ...................118, 119
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 216
Additives (engine oil) ........................355
Airb ags
Display message ............................ 229
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger )....................................... 44
Important safety notes ....................42
Knee bag .......................................... 44
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 47
Pelvis airb ag................................... 46
Safety guidelines ............................. 41Side impact airb
ag.......................... 45
Windo wcurtain air bag .................... 46
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
AIRF LOW ........................................... 137
Airv ents
Glove box ....................................... 143
Important safet ynotes .................. 142
Rea r............................................... 143
Setting ........................................... 142
Setting the center air vents ...........142
Setting the side air vents ...............142
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
AMG menu (on-board computer) .....219
Anti-loc kbraking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-theft alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ashtray ............................................... 269
Assistance display (on-board
computer) .......................................... 213
Assistance menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 213
ASSYST PLUS Displaying a service message ........286
Hiding a service message ..............286
Notes ............................................. 286
Resetting the service interval
displa y........................................... 286
Service message ............................ 286
Special service requirements ......... 287
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ...................73
Function .......................................... .73
Switching off the alarm ....................73
ATTENTIO NASSIST
Activating/deactivating .................214
Display message ............................ 236
Function/notes ............................. 192
Audio menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 210
Audio system see separate operating instructions
Authorized Centers
see Qualified specialist workshop 4
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Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshops
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 232
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 151
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) ..........................151
Automatic headlamp mode ..............115
Automatic transmission Automatic drive program ...............157
Changing gea r............................... 156
Display message ............................ 244
Driving tips .................................... 156
Emergency running mode ..............161
Kickdow n....................................... 156
Manual drive program ....................159
Overview ........................................ 154
Problem (malfunction) ...................161
Progra mselecto rbutton ................ 156
Pulling away ................................... 150
Releasing the parking lock
manually ........................................ 161
Selector leve r................................ 154
Shift range s................................... 158
Starting the engine ........................149
Steering wheel paddle shifters ......157
Transmission position displa y........ 155
Transmissio npositions .................. 155
Automatic transmission
emergency mode ............................... 161 B
Backup lamp Changing bulbs .............................. 124
Display message ............................ 232
Bag hook ............................................ 266
BAS (Brake Assist System) .................66
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) .................................................... 66
Battery (SmartKey) Checking .......................................... 79
Important safety notes ....................78
Replacing ......................................... 79Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 304
Display message ............................ 235
Important safety notes ..................302
Jump starting ................................. 306
Blin dSpot Assist
Activating/deactivating .................214
Display message ............................ 238
Notes/function .............................. 193
see Active Blind Spot Assist
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 225
Notes ............................................. 355
Brake lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 124
Display message ............................ 231
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 65
BAS .................................................. 66
BAS PLUS ........................................ 66
Brake fluid (notes) .........................355
Display message ............................ 223
Driving tips .................................... 168
High-performance brake system ....170
Important safety notes ..................168
Maintenance .................................. 169
Parking brake ................................ 165
Warning lamp ................................. 250
Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away/tow-starting
Bulbs
see Replacing bulbs C
California Important notice for retail
customers and lessees ....................23
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Carpets .......................................... 297
Car wash ........................................ 292 Index
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Combination switch
..........................116
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 207
Convenience closing feature ..............89
Convenience opening feature ............89
Coolan t(engine)
Checkin gthe level ......................... 290
Display message ............................ 233
Filling capacity ............................... 357
Important safety notes ..................356
Temperature (on-board computer) .219
Temperature gauge ........................ 204
Warning lamp ................................. 257
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 27
Cornering light function Changing bulbs .............................. 123
Display message ............................ 230
Function/notes ............................. 118
Crash-responsive emergency
lighting ............................................... 121
Cruise control Cruise control leve r....................... 172
Deactivating ................................... 173
Display message ............................ 241
Driving system ............................... 171
Function/notes ............................. 171
Important safety notes ..................171
Setting aspeed .............................. 173
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................ .172
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 267
Important safety notes ..................267
Rea rcompartmen t......................... 268
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ...26
Customer Relations Department .......26 D
Dashboard see Instrument cluster
Dashboard lighting
see Instrument cluster lighting
Data
see Technical data Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 232
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 216
Switching on/off (switch) ..............115
Dealerships
see Qualified specialist workshop
Declarations of conformity ................. 25
Delaye dswitch-off
Exterio rlighting (on-board
computer )...................................... 216
Interior lighting .............................. 217
Diagnostics connection ......................25
Digital speedometer .........................208
Display (cleaning instructions) ........296
Display messages ASSYST PLUS ................................ 286
Calling up (on-board computer) .....222
Driving systems ............................. 236
Engine ............................................ 233
General notes ................................ 222
Hiding (on-board computer) ...........222
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 246
Lights ............................................ .230
Safety systems .............................. 223
SmartKey ....................................... 246
Tires ............................................... 242
Vehicle .......................................... .244
Distance recorder ............................. 207
see Odometer
see Trip odometer
Distance warning (warning lamp) ....259
DISTRONIC PLUS Activatio ncondition s..................... 175
Deactivating ................................... 179
Display message ............................ 239
Displays in the multifunction
displa y........................................... 179
Driving tips .................................... 180
Function/notes ............................. 173
Important safety notes ..................173
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 178
Warning lamp ................................. 259
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 217
Automatic locking (switch) .............. .83 Index
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EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Display message ............................ 224
Function/notes ................................ 70
ECO display
Function/notes ............................. 167
On-board computer .......................208
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start ..................151
Automatic engine switch-off ..........151
Deactivating/activating .................152
General information .......................151
Important safety notes ..................151
Introduction ................................... 150
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electroni cStability Program)
Emergenc yrelease
Driver's door .................................... 83
Fuel filler fla p................................. 163
Trunk ......................................... 86, 87
Vehicle ............................................. 83
Emergency spare wheel
General notes ................................ 346
Important safety notes ..................346
Storage location ............................ 346
Technical data ............................... 347
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Function .......................................... .58
Safety guideline s............................. 41
Emissions control
Service and warranty information ....22
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 256
Display message ............................ 233
ECO start/stop function ................150
Engine number ............................... 351
Irregularr unning............................ 153
Jump-starting ................................. 306
Starting problems ..........................153
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 149
Starting with KEYLESS-GO .............149
Switching off .................................. 165
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 310
Engine, jump starting
see Jump starting (engine) Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ...................153
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 289
Additives ........................................ 355
Checking the oil level ..................... 288
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 289
Display message ............................ 235
Filling capacity ............................... 355
Notes about oil grades ................... 354
Notes on oil level/consumption ....288
Temperature (on-board computer) .219
Viscosity ........................................ 355
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) AMG menu (on-board computer) ...219
Deactivating/activating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 69
Deactivating/activating (except
AMG vehicles) ................................ 213
Deactivating/activating (notes;
except AMG vehicles) ......................68
Display message ............................ 223
ETS/4ETS ........................................ 67
Function/notes ......................... 67, 68
Important safety information ...........68
Warning lamp ................................. 252
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ................................................ 67
Exhaus tcheck ................................... 167
Exhaus ttail pipe (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 296
Exterior lighting Setting options .............................. 114
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 107
Dipping (automatic) .......................109
Folding in/ou t(automatically) .......108
Folding in/ou t(electrically) ...........108
Folding in whe nlocking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 218
Out of position (troubleshooting) ...109
Setting ........................................... 108
Storing settings (memory function) 110
Storing the parking position ..........109 Index
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Eyeglasses compartment
.................263 F
Fille rcap
see Fuel filler flap
First-aid kit ......................................... 300
Flat tire MOExtended run-fla tsystem ......... 301
Preparing the vehicle .....................301
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormats ........................................... 284
Fog lamps Switching on/off ........................... 115
Front fog lamps
Display message ............................ 231
Switching on/off ........................... 115
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 353
Consumption statistics ..................207
Displaying the current
consumption .................................. 208
Displaying the range ......................208
Driving tips .................................... 166
Flexible fuel vehicles ......................354
Fuel gauge ....................................... 31
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 353
Important safety notes ..................352
Notes for AMG vehicles .................353
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline .353
Problem (malfunction) ...................164
Refueling ........................................ 162
Tank content/reserve fuel .............352
Fuel filler flap
Emergency release ........................163
Opening/closing ............................ 162
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 208
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 352
Problem (malfunction) ...................164
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 300
Fuses Allocation chart ............................. 310
Before changing ............................. 310
Dashboard fuse box .......................311Fuse box in the engine
compartment
................................. 311
Fuse box in the trunk .....................312
Important safety notes ..................310 G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory .....................284
Important safety notes ..................281
Opening/closing the garage door ..283
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 282
Gear indicator (on-board computer) 219
Gear or selector lever (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 296
Genuine parts ...................................... 21
Glove box ........................................... 263 H
Handbrake see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps ......................117
Headlamps Adding fluid to cleaning system .....291
Cleaning system (function) ............117
Cleaning system (notes) ................357
Fogging up ..................................... 119
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head restraints
Adjusting ....................................... 101
Adjusting (electrically). ..................102
Adjusting (manually). .....................102
Adjusting (rear) .............................. 102
Installing/removing (rear) ..............103
Luxury ............................................ 102
see NECK-PRO head restraints/
NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 122
Display message ............................ 231
Switching on/off ........................... 117
Hill start assist .................................. 15010
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HOLD function
Deactivating ................................... 183
Display message ............................ 237
Function/notes ............................. 182
Hood
Closing .......................................... .288
Display message ............................ 245
Important safety notes ..................287
Opening ......................................... 288
Hydroplaning ..................................... 170I
Ignition lock see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 72
Indicator lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 31
Settings ......................................... 215
Warning and indicator lamps ...........32
Instrument cluster lighting ..............204
Interior lighting ................................. 120
Automatic control ..........................120
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 217
Emergency lighting ........................121
Manual control ............................... 120
Overview ........................................ 120
Reading lamp ................................. 120J
Jack Storage location ............................ 300
Using ............................................. 339
Jump starting (engine) ......................306 K
KEYLESS-GO Convenience closing feature ............90
Display message ............................ 246
Locking ............................................ 77
Start/Stop button .......................... 148 Starting the engine
........................149
Unlocking ......................................... 77
Keyp ositions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 148
SmartKey ....................................... 147
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 156
Manual drive program ....................160
Knee bag .............................................. 44 L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating .................214
Display message ............................ 237
Function/informatio n.................... 194
Lane Tracking package .....................192
Lap time (RACETIMER) ......................220
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 62
Light function ,active
Display message ............................ 232
Lighting
Ligh tswitc h................................... 114
Lights
Activating/deactivating the
interio rlighting delayed switch-off .217
Active light function .......................117
Automatic headlamp mode ............115
Cornering light function .................118
Display message ............................ 230
Driving abroad ............................... 114
Fog lamps ...................................... 115
Hazard warning lamps ...................117
High beam flasher .......................... 117
High-beam headlamps ...................117
Low-beam headlamps ....................115
Parking lamps ................................ 116
Rea rfog lamp ................................ 116
Standing lamps .............................. 116
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 216
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board computer) 216
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (switch) ....................115 Index
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