
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 123
Cornering light function ................. 127
Dipped-beam headlamps ............... 123
Driving abroad ............................... 122
Foglamps (extended range) ........... 128
Hazard warning lamps .................. .126
Headlamp flasher ........................... 126
Light switch ................................... 122
Main-beam headlamps ................... 126
Motorway mode ............................ .128
Parking lamps ................................ 125
Rear foglamp ................................. 124
Setting brightness for display/
switches (on-board computer) ....... 252
Setting the ambient lighting
brightness (on-board computer) .... 253
Setting the ambient lighting col-
our (on-board computer) ................ 254
Side lamps ..................................... 124
Switching the daytime driving
lights on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 253
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 254
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) .......... 254
Turn signals ................................... 125
see Interior lighting
see Replacing bulbs
LIM indicator lamp
Cruise control ................................ 186
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 193
Variable SPEEDTRONIC ................. 189
Limiting the speed
see SPEEDTRONIC
Loading guidelines ............................ 300
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 90
Emergency locking ........................... 90
From inside (central locking but-
ton) ................................................. .89
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) .............................. .255 Luggage compartment cover
Fitting/removing ........................... 307
Important safety notes .................. 306
Notes/function .............................. 306
Luggage compartment enlarge-
ment ................................................... 304
Luggage compartment floor
opening/closing ............................ 311
stowage well, unde r....................... 311
Luggage cover
Removing and fitting ...................... 307
Luggage holder (EASY-PACK load-
securing kit) ....................................... 310
Lumbar support
Adjusting ....................................... 111
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 111
Luxury head restraint ....................... 108 M
M+S tyres ........................................... 366
Main-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 128
Display message ............................ 268
Switching on/of f........................... 126
Maintenance
see ASSYST PLUS
Massage function (PULSE) ............... 110
Matt finish (cleaning instructions) .. 336
Media Interface
see Separate operating instructions
Memory card (audio) ......................... 246
Memory function ............................... 119
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre
see Qualified specialist workshop
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 261
Messages
see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in sun visor)
Mobile phone
Frequencies ................................... 396
Installation ..................................... 396
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 247 14
Index

Reversing camera .......................... 214
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist .................... .210
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking assistance
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 264
Notes/function .............................. 181
Warning lamp ................................. 288
Parking lamps
Display message ............................ 269
Switching on/off ........................... 125
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 209
Driving system ............................... 207
Function/notes ............................ .207
Important safety notes .................. 207
Problem (fault) ............................... 210
Sensor range ................................. 207
Trailer towing ................................. 209
Warning displa y............................. 208
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
Indicator lamp .................................. 43
Problems (malfunctions) .................. 63
Petrol .................................................. 400
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 69
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 339
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE® (anticipatory occupant
protection)
Operation ......................................... 54
PRE-SAFE® (preventive occupant
safety system)
Display message ............................ 265
PRE-SAFE® Brake
Activating/deactivating ................. 250
Display message ............................ 265
Function/note s................................ 76
Warning lamp ................................. 297
Program selector button .................. 171
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 23 Pulling away
General notes ................................ 162
Pulling away (automatic transmis-
sion) .................................................... 162 Q
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 26 R
RACE START (AMG vehicles) ............. 201
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 259
Radar sensor system
Activating/deactivating ................. 255
Display message ............................ 275
Radiator cover ................................... 329
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 246
see separate operating instructions
Radio-based vehicle components
Declaration of conformity ................ 25
Rain closing feature (sliding sun-
roof) .................................................... 101
Reading lamp ..................................... 130
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ...................... 155
Rear foglamp
Display message ............................ 269
Switching on/of f........................... 124
Rear seat
Display message ............................ 284
Rear seat (folding the backrest for-
wards/back) ...................................... 304
Rear Seat Entertainment System
see Separate operating instructions
Rear window blind ............................ 315
Rear window heating
Problem (fault) ............................... 148
Switching on/of f........................... 147
Rear window wiper
Replacing the wiper blad e.............. 135
Switching on/of f........................... 134
Rear-compartment seat belt sta-
tus indicator ........................................ 47
Rear-view mirror
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ........ 117
Dipping (manual) ........................... 116 16
Index

Refuelling
Fuel gaug e....................................... 32
Important safety notes .................. 177
Notes for AMG vehicles ................. 401
Refuelling process ......................... 178
see Fuel
Remote control
Auxiliary heating/ventilation .......... 151
Changing the batteries (auxiliary
heating) ......................................... 152
Garage door opener ....................... 320
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 320
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes .................. 131
Overview of bulb types .................. 132
Replacing the battery (auxiliary
heating remote control) .................... 152
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 272
Warning lamp ................................. 295
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 149
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 266
Introduction ..................................... 42
Warning lamp ................................. 294
Warning lamp (function) ................... 43
Rev counter ........................................ 240
Reverse gear (selector lever) ........... 168
Reversing camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 338
Function/note s............................. 214
Switching on/of f........................... 214
Reversing feature
Side windows ................................... 96
Sliding sunroof ............................... 100
Reversing function
Boot lid/tailgate .............................. 92
Reversing lamp
Changing bulb s.............................. 132
Reversing lamp (display message) .. 269
Roller sunblind
Rear window .................................. 315
Roof carrier ........................................ 312 Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
instructions)
...................................... 341
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 407 S
Safety Child restraint systems .................... 56
Children in the vehicle ..................... 55
Safety net
Attaching ....................................... 308
Important safety information ......... 307
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
Seat
Adjusting the active multicontour
seat ............................................... 110
Adjusting the multicontour seat ..... 109
Folding the backrest (rear com-
partment) forwards/back .............. 305
Massage function .......................... 110
Seat backrest display message ..... 284
Seat belt
Centre rear-compartment sea t........ 46
Correct usage .................................. 45
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ...................... 257
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ......................... 47
Adjusting the height ......................... 46
Cleaning ......................................... 340
Display message ............................ 265
Fastening ......................................... 46
Important safety guidelines ............. 44
Introduction ..................................... 44
Rear seat belt status indicator ......... 47
Releasing ......................................... 46
Warning lamp ................................. 287
Warning lamp (function) ................... 47
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 106
Adjusting lumbar support .............. 111
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 111
Adjusting the head restraint .......... 107
Cleaning the cover ......................... 340
Correct driver's seat position ........ 104 Index
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Important safety notes .................. 105
Overview ........................................ 105
Seat heating problem .................... 112
Seat ventilation problem ................ 113
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 119
Switching seat heating on/off ....... 111
Switching the seat ventilation on/
off .................................................. 112
Selector lever
Cleaning .........................................3 40
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 337
Service
see ASSYST PLUS
Service Centre
see Qualified specialist workshop
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .251
Service products
AdBlue® special additive s............. 403
Brake fluid ..................................... 405
Coolant (engine) ............................ 405
Engine oil ....................................... 404
Fuel ................................................ 399
Important safety notes .................. 399
Washer fluid ................................... 406
Setting the air distribution ............... 145
Setting the airflow ............................ 146
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 258
On-board compute r....................... 251
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 258
Side lamps
Switching on/of f........................... 124
Side windows
Convenience closing ........................ 97
Convenience opening ...................... 97
Important safety notes .................... 96
Opening/closing .............................. 96
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 99
Resetting ......................................... 98
Sidebag ................................................ 50
Sliding sunroof
Important safety information ........... 99
Opening/closing ............................ 100
Problem (malfunction) ................... 102
Rain closing feature ....................... 101 Resetting ....................................... 101
Snow chains ...................................... 367
Socket
Luggage compartment ................... 319
Under the armrest ......................... 318
Sockets
Centre console .............................. 318
General notes ................................ 317
Rear compartment ......................... 318
Spare wheel
Storing ........................................... 392
Specialist workshop ............................ 26
Spectacles compartment ................. 301
Speed Limit Assist
Activating/deactivating the warn-ing function .................................... 249
Display message ............................ 275
Display message in the multifunc- tion display .................................... 220
Important safety notes .................. 219
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 244
In the Instrument cluster ................. 32
Segments ...................................... 241
Selecting the unit of measure-
ment .............................................. 252
see Instrument cluster
SPEEDTRONIC
Deactivating variable ..................... 191
Display message ............................ 278
Function/note s............................. 189
Important safety notes .................. 189
LIM indicator lamp ......................... 189
Permanent ..................................... 191
Selecting ........................................ 190
Storing the current speed .............. 190
Variabl e......................................... 189
SPORT handling mode
Activating/deactivating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 74
Warning lamp ................................. 292
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 161
Steering (display message) .............. 28518
Index

Deactivating ....................................
.79
Function ........................................... 79
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 360
Important safety notes .................. 357
Towing
Important safety notes .................. 357
With the rear axle raised ................ 359
Towing a trailer
Active Blind Spot Assist ................ .229
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 232
Active Parking Assist ..................... 213
Axle load, permissible .................... 410
Bulb failure indicator for LED
lamps ............................................. 237
ESP® (Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 75
Towing away
Fitting the towing eye .................... 358
Removing the towing eye .............. .359
With both axles on the ground ....... 359
Trailer
Display message ............................ 284
Trailer coupling
see Towing a trailer
Trailer towing
7-pin connector ............................ .237
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 225
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ......... 338
Coupling up a trailer ..................... .235
Decoupling a trailer ....................... 235
Driving tips ................................... .233
Folding in the ball coupling ............ 236
Folding out the ball coupling .......... 234
Important safety notes .................. 232
Lights display message .................. 267
Mounting dimensions .................... 409
Parktronic ...................................... 209
Power supply ................................. 236
Trailer loads ................................... 410
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transmission position display ......... 169
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ......................169
Transporting the vehicle .................. 359
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) ................................................. .340 Trip computer (on-board com-
puter)
................................................. .243
Trip meter
Calling up ....................................... 243
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 244
Turn signals
Switching on/off ........................... 125
TV
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 247
see Separate operating instructions
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 396
Installation ..................................... 396
Transmission output (maximum) .... 396
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
Tyre pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 370
Display message ............................ 280
Important safety notes .................. 370
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 350
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 350
Recommended ............................... 367
Tyre pressure loss warning
General notes ................................ 369
Important safety notes .................. 369
Restarting ...................................... 369
Tyre pressure monitor
Checking the tyre pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 371
Function/notes ............................ .370
General notes ................................ 370
Important safety notes .................. 370
Radio type approval for the tyre
pressure monitor ........................... 373
Restarting ...................................... 372
Warning lamp ................................. 298
Warning message .......................... 372
Tyres
Changing a wheel .......................... 373
Checking ........................................ 365
Direction of rotatio n...................... 374
Display message ............................ 280
Important safety notes .................. 364
MOExtended tyre s......................... 366
Replacing ....................................... 373
Service life ..................................... 365
Storing ........................................... 374 20
Index

Tyre size (data) .............................. 378
Tyre tread ...................................... 365
Wheel and tyre combinations ........ 380
see Flat tyre U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking ....................... 90
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button )............................. 89 V
Vanity mirror (in sun visor) .............. 315
Variable SPEEDTRONIC
see SPEEDTRONIC
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 26
Data acquisition ............................... 27
Display message ............................ 282
Electronics ..................................... 396
Equipment ....................................... 24
Implied warranty .............................. 27
Individual settings .......................... 251
Leaving parked up ......................... 182
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 90
Locking (key) ................................... 83
Lowering ........................................ 378
Pulling away ................................... 162
Raising ........................................... 375
Registration ..................................... 26
Securing from rolling away ............ 375
Towing away .................................. 357
Transporting .................................. 359
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 90
Unlocking (key) ................................ 83
Vehicle data ................................... 407
Vehicle data ....................................... 407
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 407
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 90
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 398
Vehicle level
AIRMATIC ...................................... 202
Vehicle level (display message) ....... 274Vehicle maintenance
see ASSYST PLUS
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 345
Vehicle weights ................................. 407
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 247
VIN ...................................................... 398 W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 289
Brakes ........................................... 288
Distance warning signal ................. 297
ESP® ............................................. 291
ESP® OFF ...................................... 292
LIM (cruise control) ........................ 186
LIM (DISTRONIC PLUS) .................. 193
LIM (variable SPEEDTRONIC) ......... 189
Overview .......................................... 34
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF ............... 43
Reserve fue l................................... 295
Seat belt ........................................ 287
Tyre pressure monitor ................... 298
Warning triangle ................................ 344
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 285
Wheel and tyre combinations
see Tyres
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 378
Wheel chock ...................................... 375
Wheels
Changing a whee l.......................... 373
Changing/replacing ....................... 373
Checking ........................................ 365
Cleaning ......................................... 336
Cleaning (warning) ......................... 374
Emergency spare wheel ................. 390
Fitting a new wheel ........................ 377
Fitting a wheel ............................... 374
Important safety notes .................. 364
Removing a whee l.......................... 377
Storing ........................................... 374
Tightening torque ........................... 378
Wheel size/tyre size ...................... 378
Windowbag
Operation ......................................... 50 Index
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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 sys-
tems.
Have accessories retrofitted at a qualified
specialist workshop.
You could jeopardise the operating safety of
your vehicle if you use parts, tyres and wheels
as well as accessories relevant to safety
which have not been approved by Mercedes. This could lead to malfunctions in safety-rel-
evant systems, e.g. the brake system. Use
only genuine Mercedes-Benz parts or parts of
equal quality. Only use tyres, wheels and
accessories that have been specifically
approved for your vehicle.
Mercedes-Benz tests genuine parts and con-
version parts and accessories that have been specifically approved for your vehicle for their
reliability, safety and suitability. Despite
ongoing market research, Mercedes-Benz is
unable to assess other parts. Mercedes-Benz therefore accepts no responsibility for the
use of such parts in Mercedes-Benz vehicles, even if they have been officially approved or
independently approved by a testing centre.
In Germany, certain parts are only officially
approved for installation or modification if
they comply with legal requirements. This
also applies to some other countries. All gen-
uine Mercedes-Benz parts meet the approval
requirements. The use of non-approved parts may invalidate the vehicle's general operating
permit.
This is the case:
R if they cause a change of the vehicle type
from that for which the vehicle's general
operating permit was granted
R if other road users could be endangered
R if the emission or noise levels are adversely
affected
Always specify the vehicle identification num- ber (VIN) when ordering genuine Mercedes-
Benz parts (Y page 398). Owner's Manual
Vehicle equipment
This Owner's Manual describes all models
and all standard and optional equipment
available for your vehicle at the time of pub-
lication of the Owner's Manual. Country-spe- cific differences are possible. Note that your
vehicle may not be fitted with all features
described. This is also the case for systems
and functions relevant to safety. Therefore,
the equipment on your vehicle may differ from
that in the descriptions and illustrations.
The original purchase contract documenta-
tion for your vehicle contains a list of all of the
systems in your vehicle.
Should you have any questions concerning
equipment and operation, please consult a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
The Owner's Manual and Service Booklet are important documents and should kept in the
vehicle. Operating safety
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If you do not have the prescribed service/
maintenance work or necessary repairs car-
ried out, this could result in malfunctions or
system failures. There is a risk of an accident.
Always have the prescribed service/mainte-
nance work as well as necessary repairs car-
ried out at a qualified specialist workshop. G
WARNING
If you switch off the ignition while driving,
safety-relevant functions are only available
with limitations, or not at all. This could affect, for example, the power steering and the brake
boosting effect. You will require considerably
more effort to steer and brake. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not switch off the ignition while driving. 24
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G
WARNING
Flammable material such as leaves, grass or
twigs may ignite if they come into contact with hot parts of the exhaust system. There is a risk of fire.
When driving off road or on unpaved roads,
check the vehicle's underside regularly. In
particular, remove parts of plants or other
flammable materials which have become
trapped. In the case of damage, contact a
qualified specialist workshop. G
WARNING
Modifications to electronic components, their software as well as wiring could effect their
function and/or the operation of other net-
worked components. This could in particular
also be the case for systems relevant to
safety. They might not function properly any
more and/or jeopardise the operational
safety of the vehicle. There is an increased
risk of an accident and injury.
Do not attempt to modify the wiring as well as
electronic components or their software.
Always have work on electrical and electronic components carried out at a qualified special-
ist workshop.
If you make any changes to the vehicle elec-
tronics, the general operating permit is ren-
dered invalid.
! There is a risk of damage to the vehicle if:
R the vehicle becomes stuck, e.g. on a high
kerb or an unpaved road
R you drive too fast over an obstacle, e.g. a
kerb or a pothole in the road
R a heavy object strikes the underbody or
parts of the chassis
In situations like this, the body, the under-
body, chassis parts, wheels or tyres could
be damaged without the damage being visi-
ble. Components damaged in this way can
unexpectedly fail or, in the case of an acci-
dent, no longer withstand the strain they
are designed for. If the underbody panelling is damaged,
combustible materials such as leaves,
grass or twigs can gather between the
underbody and the underbody panelling. If
these materials come in contact with hot
parts of the exhaust system, they can catch
fire.
In such situations, have the vehicle
checked and repaired immediately at a
qualified specialist workshop. If, upon con-
tinuing your journey, you notice that driving
safety is impaired, pull over and stop the
vehicle immediately, paying attention to
road and traffic conditions. In such cases,
visit a qualified specialist workshop. Declarations of conformity
Wireless vehicle components The following information applies to all com-
ponents of the vehicle and the information
systems and communication devices integra-
ted into the vehicle which receive and/or
transmit radio waves:
The components of this vehicle that receive
and/or transmit radio waves are compliant
with the basic requirements and all other rel-
evant conditions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
You can obtain further information from any
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Electromagnetic compatibility The electromagnetic compatibility of the vehi-
cle components has been checked and certi- fied according to the currently valid version of Regulation ECE-R 10. Diagnostics connection
The diagnostics connection is only intended
for the connection of diagnostic equipment at a qualified specialist workshop. Introduction
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