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1, 2,
3...
12 Vsocket
see Sockets
4ETS
see ETS/4ETS (Electronic
Tractio nSystem)
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 193
4MATIC off-road system ...................193 A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 238
Function/notes ................................ 66
Important safety notes ....................66
Warning lamp ................................. 267
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification .................136
Active Blin dSpot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 228
Display message ............................ 254
Function/informatio n.................... 211
Active Driving Assistanc epackage .211
Active Lane Keepin gAssist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 229
Display message ............................ 253
Function/informatio n.................... 214
Active light function .........................121
Active multicontour seat Adjusting (on the seat) ..................103
Active Parking Assist
Detecting parking spaces ..............197
Display message ............................ 254
Function/notes ............................. 196
Important safety notes ..................196
Parking .......................................... 198
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 72
Adaptive Dampin gSyste m(ADS) .....1 90
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Display message ............................ 248
Function/notes ............................. 121
Additives (engine oil) ........................376Airb
ags
Display message ............................ 244
Front airb ag (driver, front
passenger )....................................... 44
Important safety notes ....................42
Knee bag .......................................... 45
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 47
Pelvis airb ag................................... 46
Safety guidelines ............................. 41
Side impact airb ag.......................... 45
Windo wcurtain air bag .................... 47
Air-conditionin gsystem
see Climate control
AIRF LOW ........................................... 137
AIRMATIC Display message ............................ 252
Function/notes ............................. 189
Airv ents
Glove box ....................................... 142
Important safet ynotes .................. 142
Rea r............................................... 143
Setting ........................................... 142
Setting the center airv ents........... 142
Setting the sid eairvents ............... 142
Ambient lighting
Setting the brightness (on-board
computer) ...................................... 231
Setting the color (on-board
computer) ...................................... 231
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ................................................ 190
Ashtray ............................................... 287
Assistanc edisplay (on-board
computer) .......................................... 227
Assistanc emenu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 227
ASSYST PLUS Displaying aservice message ........310
Hiding aservice message ..............310
Notes ............................................. 309
Resetting the service interval
displa y........................................... 310
Service message ............................ 309
Specia lservice requirements ......... 310 4
Index

Parking brake
................................ 169
Warning lamp ................................. 266
Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Bulbs
see Changing bulbs C
California Important notice for retail
customers and lessees ....................23
Calling up amalfunction
see Display messages
Care
Carpets .......................................... 318
Carw ash. ....................................... 311
Display ........................................... 315
Exhaus tpipe .................................. 315
Exterior lights ................................ 314
Gea rors electo rlever .................... 316
Interior ........................................... 315
Matte finish ................................... 313
Nigh tView Assist Plus ...................316
Notes ............................................. 311
Paint .............................................. 313
Plastic trim .................................... 316
Power washer ................................ 312
Rea rview camera .......................... 315
Roo flining ...................................... 318
Seat bel t........................................ 317
Seat cover ..................................... 317
Sensors ......................................... 315
Steering wheel ............................... 316
Trim pieces .................................... 316
Washing by hand ........................... 312
Wheels ........................................... 314
Windows ........................................ 314
Wiper blades .................................. 314
Wooden trim .................................. 316
Cargo tie dow nrings ......................... 282
Car wash (care) ................................. 311
CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 225Center console
Lowe rsection .................................. 35
Lowe rsection (AMG vehicles) ..........36
Uppe rsection .................................. 34
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 232
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........76
Changing bulbs
Important safety notes ..................124
Overview of bul btypes .................. 125
Reversing lamps ............................ 125
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes ....................64
Rea rdoors ....................................... 65
Children
In the vehicle ................................... 60
Restraint systems ............................ 60
Specia lseat belt retractor ...............63
Child seat
LATCH-typ e(ISOFIX) chil dseat
anchors ............................................ 63
Top Tether ....................................... 64
Cigarette lighter ................................ 288
Cleaning Mirro rturn signal ........................... 314
Climate control
Automatic climate control (3-
zone) .............................................. 134
Controlling automatically ...............137
Cooling with aird ehumidification..136
Defrosting the windows .................140
Defrosting the windshield ..............139
Dual-zone automatic climate
control ........................................... 131
Important safety notes ..................130
Indicator lamp ................................ 137
Information about using dual-zone
automatic climate control ..............132
Information on using 3-zone
automatic climate control ..............135
Maximum cooling .......................... 139
Overview of systems ......................130
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 137
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 141
Rea rcontrol panel ......................... 1346
Index

Refrigerant ....................................
.378
Refrigerant filling capacity .............379
Setting the aird istribution.............138
Setting the airflow .........................139
Setting the airv ents...................... 142
Setting the climate mode (AIR
FLOW) ............................................ 137
Setting the temperature ................138
Setting the temperature with 3-
zone automatic climate control .....138
Setting the temperature with dual-
zone automatic climate control .....138
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 141
Switching on/off ........................... 135
Switching residua lheato n/off ......141
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 140
Switching the ZONE function on/
off .................................................. 139
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 30
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Collapsibl espare wheel
Inflating ......................................... 368
see Emergency spare wheel
COMAND
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COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 315
Combination switch ..........................119
Compass Calibrating ..................................... 303
Calling up ....................................... 302
Setting ........................................... 302
Consumptio nstatistic s(on -board
computer) .......................................... 222
Convenience closing feature ..............90
Convenience opening feature ............89
Coolan t(engine)
Checkin gthe level ......................... 308
Display message ............................ 248
Filling capacity ............................... 377
Important safety notes ..................377
Temperature (on-board computer) .234
Temperature gauge ........................ 219
Warning lamp ................................. 273 Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 27
Cornerin glight function
Display message ............................ 245
Function/notes ............................. 121
Crash-responsive emergency
lighting ............................................... 124
Cruis econtrol
Activation conditions .....................176
Cruise control leve r....................... 176
Deactivating ................................... 177
Display message ............................ 257
Driving system ............................... 175
Function/notes ............................. 175
Important safety notes ..................175
Setting aspeed .............................. 177
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 176
Cup holder
Cente rconsole .............................. 284
Center console in the rear
compartment ................................. 285
Important safety notes ..................284
Rea rcompartmen t......................... 285
Customer Assistanc eCenter (CAC) ...26
Customer Relations Department .......26 D
Data see Technical data
Daytime runnin glamps
Display message ............................ 247
Function/notes ............................. 117
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 230
Declarations of conformity ................. 25
Delaye dswitch-off
Exterio rlighting (on-board
computer )...................................... 231
Interior lighting .............................. 232
Diagnostic sconnection ...................... 25
Digital speedometer .........................223
DIRECT SELECTl ever
see Automatic transmission Index
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Display messages
ASSYST PLU S................................ 309
Calling up (on-board computer) .....237
Driving systems ............................. 251
Engine ............................................ 248
General notes ................................ 237
Hiding (on-board computer) ...........237
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 262
Lights ............................................ .245
Safety systems .............................. 238
SmartKey ....................................... 262
Tire s............................................... 258
Vehicle .......................................... .260
Distanc erecorder ............................. 222
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Distanc ewarning (warning lamp) ....275
DISTRONIC PLUS Activating ....................................... 180
Activatio ncondition s..................... 180
Deactivating ................................... 184
Display message ............................ 255
Displaysint he multifunction
displa y........................................... 184
Function/notes ............................. 177
Important safety notes ..................177
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 183
Warning lamp ................................. 275
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 232
Automatic locking (switch) .............. .83
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ...................................... .76
Control panel ................................... 38
Display message ............................ 261
Emergency locking ........................... 84
Emergency unlocking .......................84
Important safety notes ....................82
Opening (from inside) ......................82
Drinking and driving .........................170
Drinks holder see Bottle holder
Driv eprogram
Automatic ...................................... 160
Display ........................................... 155
Display (DIREC TSELECT lever) ......156
Manual .......................................... .161 Manual (AMG vehicles)
..................162
Manual (vehicle swithS ports
package AMG) ............................... 162
SETUP (on-board computer) ..........234
Driv eprogram selector .....................159
Driver's door see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service .................311
Symmetrical low bea m.................. 116
Driving on flooded roads ..................174
Driving safety systems ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) .......66
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 72
BAS (Brake Assist System) ..............67
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) .............................................. .67
Electroni cbrake force distributio n... 71
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) .......................................... 68
ETS/4ETS (Electroni cTraction
System) ........................................... 69
Important safety information ...........66
Overview .......................................... 66
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake ............................ .72
Driving systems
Active Blind Spot Assis t................. 211
Active Driving Assistance
package ......................................... 211
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............214
Active Parking Assist .....................196
AIRMATIC ...................................... 189
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 190
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................203
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 207
Cruise control ................................ 175
Display message ............................ 251
DISTRONI CPLUS ........................... 177
HOLD function ............................... 186
Lane Keeping Assist ......................209
Lane Tracking package ..................207
Nigh tView Assist Plus ...................204
PARKTRONI C................................. 193
RAC ESTART (AMG vehicles) ..........188
Rea rview camera .......................... 1998
Index

Driving tips
AMGceramic brakes ..................... 173
Automatic transmission .................158
Brakes ........................................... 172
Break-in period .............................. 146
Downhill gradient ........................... 172
Drinking and driving .......................170
Driving abroad ............................... 116
Driving in winter ............................ .174
Driving on flooded road s................ 174
Driving on wet road s...................... 174
Exhaus tcheck ............................... 170
Fuel ................................................ 170
General .......................................... 169
Hydroplaning ................................. 174
Icy road surfaces ........................... 174
Limited braking efficiency on
salted road s................................... 172
Snow chains .................................. 337
Symmetrical low bea m.................. 116
Wet road surface ........................... 172
DVD audio
Operating (on-board computer) .....225
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) .....226 E
EASY-ENTRY feature Activating/deactivating .................233
Function/notes ............................. 108
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 109
Function/notes ............................. 108
Switching on/off ........................... 233
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Display message ............................ 240
Function/notes ................................ 71
ECOd isplay
Function/notes ............................. 170
On-board computer .......................223
ECOs tart/stop function
Automatic engine switch-off ..........151
Deactivating/activating .................152
General information .......................151
Important safety notes ..................151
Introduction ................................... 150Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 84
Fuel filler fla p................................. 166
Trunk ............................................... 88
Vehicle ............................................. 84
Emergency spare wheel
Important safety notes ..................367
Points to remember .......................367
Removing ....................................... 368
Storage location ............................ 368
Stowing .......................................... 368
Technical data ............................... 370
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Function .......................................... .59
Safety guideline s............................. 41
Emissions control
Service and warranty information ....23
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 273
Display message ............................ 248
ECO start/stop function ................150
Engine numbe r............................... 373
Irregularr unning............................ 154
Jump-starting ................................. 326
Starting problems ..........................154
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 149
Starting with KEYLESS-GO .............149
Switching off .................................. 168
Tow-starting (vehicle )..................... 331
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ...................154
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 308
Additives ........................................ 376
Checking the oil leve l..................... 307
Checking the oil leve lusing the
dipstick .......................................... 307
Display message ............................ 250
Filling capacity ............................... 376
Notes about oil grades ................... 375
Notes on oil level/consumption ....307
Temperature (on-board computer) .234
Viscosity ........................................ 376 Index
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ESP
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(Electronic Stability
Program) AMGm enu( on-board computer) ...234
Deactivating/activating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 70
Deactivating/activating (except
AMG vehicles) ................................ 227
Deactivating/activating (notes;
except AMG vehicles) ......................69
Display message ............................ 238
ETS/4ETS ........................................ 69
Function/notes ................................ 68
Important safety information ...........68
Warning lamp ................................. 269
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ................................................ 69
Exhaus tcheck ................................... 170
Exhaus tpipe (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 315
Exterior lighting Setting options .............................. 116
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 109
Dipping (automatic) .......................111
Folding in/ou t(automatically) .......110
Folding in/ou t(electrically) ...........110
Folding in whe nlocking( on-board
computer) ...................................... 233
Out of position (troubleshooting) ...110
Setting ........................................... 110
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 112
Storing the parking position ..........111
Eyeglasses compartment .................279 F
Fille rcap
see Fuel filler flap
First-aid kit ......................................... 320
Flat tire MOExtended tires ..........................321
Preparing the vehicle .....................321
Floormat ............................................ .303
Fuel Additives ........................................ 375
Consumption statistics ..................222Displaying the current
consumption
.................................. 223
Displaying the range ......................223
Driving tips .................................... 170
Fuel gauge ............................... 31, 219
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 374
Important safety notes ..................374
Premium-grade unleade dgasoline .374
Problem (malfunction) ...................167
Refueling ........................................ 164
Tank content/reserve fuel .............374
Fue lfiller flap
Emergency release ........................166
Opening/closing ............................ 165
Fue llevel
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 223
Fue ltank
Capacity ........................................ 374
Problem (malfunction) ...................167
Fuse allocatio nchart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 320
Fuses Allocation chart ............................. 331
Before changing ............................. 331
Fuse box in the engine
compartment ................................. 332
Fuse box in the trunk .....................332
Important safety notes ..................331 G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory .....................301
Important safety notes ..................299
Opening/closing the garage door ..301
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 299
Gear indicator (on-board
computer) .......................................... 234
Genuine ................................................ 22
Glove box ........................................... 279 H
Hazard warning lamps ......................120
Head bags Display message ............................ 24210
Index