1, 2, 3 ...
12Vsocket
see Sockets
4ETS
see ETS/4ETS (Electronic
TractionSystem)
4MATIC (permanent all-wheel
drive)
Displaymessage............................238
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive)..................................................174
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message............................213
Function/notes ................................ 61
Important safety notes....................61
Warning lamp ................................. 242
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification.................125
Active Parking Assist
Canceling .......................................182
Detecting parking spaces..............179
Display message............................231
Exitingaparking space..................181
Function/notes.............................178
Important safety notes..................178
Parking..........................................180
ADAPTIVE BRAKE................................. 69
Adaptive Brake Assist
Function/notes ................................ 63
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message............................226
Function/notes.............................108
Switching on/off...........................109
Switching on/off (on-board
computer)......................................207
Additional speedometer...................206
Additives (engine oil)........................348
Airbags
Deployment.....................................39
Display message............................222
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger).......................................43
Important safety notes....................41
Knee bag .......................................... 43
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp..................................45
Safety guidelines.............................40
Side impact airbag..........................44
Windowcurtain air bag....................45
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Airvents
Important safetynotes..................132
Rear...............................................133
Setting...........................................132
Setting the center air vents...........132
Setting the side air vents...............132
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ambient lighting
Setting the brightness (on-board
computer)......................................207
AMG
Menu (on-board computer)............209
Performance Seat............................96
Anti-lockbraking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-theft alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ashtray...............................................262
Assistance display (on-board
computer)..........................................203
Assistance menu (on-board
computer)..........................................202
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message........284
Hiding a service message..............284
Notes.............................................284
Resetting the service interval
display...........................................284
Service message ............................ 284
Special service requirements ......... 285
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating...................70
Function ...........................................70
Switching off the alarm....................70
ATTENTIONASSIST
Activating/deactivating.................204
Display message............................229
Function/notes.............................186
Audio menu (on-board computer)....200
4Index
N
Navigation
Menu (on-board computer)............199
see separate operating instructions
Notes on breaking-inanew vehicle136
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Faults...............................................49
Operation .........................................45
System self-test...............................48
Occupant safety
Childreninthe vehicle.....................54
Important safety notes....................38
OCS
Faults...............................................49
Operation .........................................45
System self-test...............................48
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu.....................................209
Assistance menu...........................202
Audiomenu...................................200
Convenience submenu..................209
Displaying a service message........284
Display messages..........................212
DISTRONICPLUS...........................170
Factory settings submenu.............209
Important safety notes..................194
Instrument cluster submenu..........206
Lighting submenu..........................206
Menu overview..............................197
Message memory..........................212
Navigation menu............................199
Operation ....................................... 195
RACETIMER...................................210
Service menu.................................205
Settings menu...............................205
Standard display............................197
Telephone menu............................201
Trip menu......................................197
TV operation..................................201
Vehicle submenu...........................208
Video DVD operation.....................201
Opening and closing the side trim
panels.................................................114
Operating safety
Declarationofconformity................24
Important safety notes....................24
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment...........................22
Outside temperature display...........195
Overhead control panel......................34
Override feature
Rearside windows...........................61
P
Paintcode number............................344
Paintwork (cleaning instructions)...287
Panic alarm..........................................38
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
Opening/closing the roller
sunblind...........................................87
Problem (malfunction).....................88
Resetting.........................................88
Panorama sliding sunroof
Important safety notes....................85
Parcel net...........................................257
Parking...............................................153
Important safety notes..................153
Parking brake................................154
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ................................. 99
Rearview camera..........................182
see Active Parking Assist
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist.....................178
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message............................216
Electric parking brake....................154
Warning lamp ................................. 247
Parking lamps
Switching on/off...........................106
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Rollersunblind
Opening/closing..............................87
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel ..................................... 87
Roof carrier........................................259
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines).........................................291
Roof load (maximum)........................351
Route (navigation)
see Route guidance (navigation)
Route guidance (navigation)............199
S
Safety
Childreninthe vehicle.....................54
Child restraint systems....................54
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)...............................................45
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
Seat
Adjusting (Performance Seat)..........96
Seat belts
Adjusting the height ......................... 52
Belt force limiters............................53
Cleaning ......................................... 291
Correct usage..................................50
Emergency Tensioning Devices ........53
Fastening.........................................51
Important safety guidelines.............50
Releasing.........................................52
Safety guidelines.............................40
Warning lamp ................................. 240
Warning lamp (function) ................... 52
Seats
Adjusting (electrically).....................93
Adjusting (manually)........................92
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support............................................94
Adjusting the head restraint............93
Cleaning the cover.........................291
Correct driver's seat position ........... 90
Folding the backrest (rear
compartment) forwards/back.......258
Important safety notes....................91
Seat heating problem......................96
Storing settings (memory function) 100
Switching seatheating on/off.........95
Sensors (cleaning instructions).......289
Service menu (on-board computer).205
Service products
Brake fluid.....................................348
Coolant (engine)............................349
Engine oil.......................................348
Fuel ................................................ 346
Important safety notes..................345
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system)..........................................350
Washer fluid ...................................350
Service work
see ASSYST PLUS
Settings
Factory (on-board computer).........209
On-board computer.......................205
Setting the air distribution...............128
Setting the airflow............................128
SETUP (on-board computer).............210
Side impact air bag.............................44
Side marker lamp (display
message)............................................ 225
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 288
Convenience closing feature............84
Convenience opening feature..........84
Important safety information...........82
Opening/closing..............................83
Problem (malfunction).....................85
Resetting.........................................84
Sliding sunroof
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery.......................74
Changing the programming.............73
Checking the battery.......................74
Convenience closing feature............84
Convenience opening feature..........84
Display message............................240
Door central locking/unlocking.......72
Important safety notes....................72
Loss.................................................76
Mechanical key................................73
Positions (ignition lock).................137
Index15
Convenience
Switching the fold-in mirrors with the
locking feature on/off
This function is only available on vehicles with
the memory function (Ypage 100).
When you activate theAuto. Mirror
Foldingfunction, the exterior mirrors are
folded in when the vehicle is locked.
If you unlock the vehicle and then open a
door, the exterior mirrors fold out again.
If you have switched on theAuto. Mirror
Foldingfunction and you fold in the exterior
mirrors using the buttononthe door
(Ypage 98), they will not fold out
automatically.The exterior mirrors can then
only be folded out using the button on the
door.
XPress the or button on the
steering wheel to select theSettings
menu.
XPress the or button to select the
Conveniencesubmenu.
XPress to confirm.
XPress the or button to select the
Auto. Mirror Foldingfunction.
If theAuto. Mirror Foldingfunction is
activated, the vehicle's exterior mirror is
displayed in orange in the multifunction
display.
XPress the button to save the setting.
Restoring the factory settings
XPress the or button on the
steering wheel to select theSettmenu.
XPress the or button to select the
Factory Settingsubmenu.
XPress to confirm.
TheReset All Settings?message
appears.
XPress the or button to select
NoorYes.
XPress to confirm the selection.
If you have selectedYes, the multifunction
display shows a confirmation message.
For safety reasons, theDaytime Running
Lights:function in theLightssubmenu is
only reset if the vehicle is stationary.
AMG menu in AMG vehicles
AMG displays
Digital speedometer
Gear indicator
"Upshift indicator
!Engine oil temperature
Coolant temperature
Transmission fluid temperature
XPress or on the steering wheel
to select theAMGmenu.
Upshift indicatorUP "indicates that the
engine has reached the overrevving range
when in the manual gearshift program.
Upshift indicatorUP "fades out other
messages until you have shifted up.
If the engine oil temperature is below 176 ‡
(80 †), oil temperature !is shown in blue.
Avoid driving at full engine output during this
time.
If the transmission fluid temperature is below
122 ‡ (50 †), oil temperature is shown
in blue. Avoid driving at full engine output
during this time.
Menus and submenus209
On-board computer and displays
Z
The washer fluid reservoir is used for both the
windshield washer system and the headlamp
cleaning system.
If the washer fluid level drops below the
recommended minimum of1liter, a message
appears in the multifunction display
prompting you to refill the washer fluid
(Ypage 239).
Further information on windshield washer
fluid/antifreeze (Ypage 350).
Maintenance
ASSYST PLUS
Service messages
The ASSYST PLUS service interval display
informs you of the nextservice due date.
Information on the type of service and service
intervals (see the separate Maintenance
Booklet).
You can obtain further information from an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or at
http://www.mbusa.com (USA only).
iThe ASSYST PLUS serviceinterval display
does not show any informationonthe
engine oil level. Observe the notes on the
engine oil level (Ypage 281).
The multifunction display shows a service
message for several seconds, e.g.:
RService A in .. Days
RService A Due
RService A Exceeded by .. Days
Depending on the operating conditions of the
vehicle, the remaining time or distance until
the next service due date is displayed.
The letterAorB, possibly in connection with
a number or another letter, shows the type of
service.Astands for a minor service andBfor
a major service.
You can obtain further information from an
authorized Mercedes-BenzCenter.
The ASSYST PLUS service interval display
does not take into accountany periods of
time during which the battery is
disconnected.
Maintaining the time-dependent service
schedule:
XNote down the service due date displayed
in the multifunctiondisplay before
disconnecting the battery.
or
XAfter reconnecting the battery, subtract
the battery disconnection periods fromthe
service date shown on the display.
Hidingaservice message
XPress or .
Displaying service messages
XSwitch on the ignition.
XUsing or , selecttheServ.
menu.
XPress or to select theASSYST
PLUSsubmenu and press to confirm.
The service due date appears in the
multifunction display.
Information about Service
Resetting the ASSYST PLUS service
interval display
!If the ASSYST PLUS service interval
display has been inadvertently reset, this
setting can be corrected at a qualified
specialist workshop.
Have service work carried out as described
in the Maintenance Booklet. This may
otherwise lead to increased wear and
damage to the major assemblies or the
vehicle.
Aqualified specialist workshop, e.g. an
authorized Mercedes-BenzCenter, will reset
the ASSYST PLUS service interval display
after the service work has been carried out.
You can also obtain further information on
maintenance work, for example.
284Maintenance
Maintenance and care