Index
....................................................... 4Introduction
......................................... 23 At a glance
........................................... 29 Safety
................................................... 41 Opening and closing
...........................81 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
..103 Lights and windscreen wipers
.........121 Climate control
................................. 137 Driving and parking
..........................157 On-board computer and displays
....239 Stowing and features
.......................299 Maintenance and care
......................327 Breakdown assistance
.....................343 Wheels and tyres
.............................. 363 Technical data
................................... 395 Contents
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Care
Automatic car wash ...................... .334
Carpets .......................................... 341
Display .......................................... .339
Exhaust pipe .................................. 338
Exterior lighting ............................ .337
Gear or selector lever .................... 340
High-pressure cleaner .................... 335
Interior .......................................... .339
Matt paintwork .............................. 336
Night View Assist Plus ................... 339
Notes ............................................. 334
Paint .............................................. 336
Plastic trim ................................... .339
Reversing camera .......................... 338
Roof lining ...................................... 341
Seat belt ........................................ 340
Seat cover ..................................... 340
Sensors ......................................... 337
Steering wheel ............................... 340
Trim pieces ................................... .340
Washing by hand ........................... 335
Wheels .......................................... .336
Windows ........................................ 337
Wiper blades .................................. 337
Wooden load compartment floor ... 341
Wooden trim .................................. 340
CD player/CD changer(on-board
computer) .......................................... 246
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 255
Locking/unlocking (key ).................. 83
Centre console
Lower section .................................. 37
Lower section (AMG vehicles) .......... 38
Upper section .................................. 36
Changing bulbs
Reversing lamps ............................ 132
Child seat
Automatic recognition ..................... 59
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 62
ISOFIX .............................................. 57
On the front-passenger sea t............ 61
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 63
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 62
Recommendations ........................... 66
Suitable positions ............................ 63 Top Tether ....................................... 57
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 68
Rear doors ....................................... 69
Children
Restraint systems ............................ 56
Cigarette lighter ................................ 317
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ........................... 337
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 338
Climate control
Auxiliary heating/ventilation .......... 150
Controlling automaticall y............... 144
Convenience opening/closing
(air-recirculation mode) ................. 148
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 143
Demisting the windows .................. 147
Demisting the windscreen ............. 146
Important safety notes .................. 138
Indicator lamp ................................ 144
Information about using
THERMATIC automatic climate
control ........................................... 139
Information on using
THERMOTRONIC automatic cli-
mate control .................................. 142
Overview of systems ...................... 138
Problem with the rear window
heating .......................................... 148
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 144
Rear control panel ......................... 141
Setting the air distribution ............. 145
Setting the air vents ...................... 154
Setting the airflow ......................... 146
Setting the climate mode (AIR
FLOW) ............................................ 144
Setting the temperature ................ 145
Setting the temperature,
THERMATIC ................................... 145
Setting the temperature,
THERMOTRONIC ............................ 145
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/of f............................................ 148
Switching on/of f........................... 142
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 149
Switching the rear window heat-
ing on/of f...................................... 147 Index
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Problem (fault) ...............................1
66
Engine jump starting
see Jump starting (engine)
Engine oil
Additives ........................................ 404
Checking the oil level ..................... 329
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 329
Display message ............................ 272
Filling capacity ............................... 404
Notes about oil grades ................... 404
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 329
Temperature (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 258
Topping up ..................................... 330
Viscosity ........................................ 405
Environmental protection
Returning an end-of-life vehicle ....... 23
ESP® (Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 258
Characteristics ................................. 73
Deactivating/activating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 74
Deactivating/activating (except
AMG vehicles) ................................ 250
Deactivating/activating (notes;
except AMG vehicles) ..................... .73
Display message ............................ 262
ETS/4ETS ........................................ 72
Function/note s................................ 72
General notes .................................. 72
Important safety guidelines ............. 73
Trailer stabilisation .......................... 75
Warning lamp ................................. 291
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 72
Exhaust pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 338
Exterior lighting
Settings options ............................. 122
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 116
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ........ 117
Folding in when locking (on-board computer) ...................................... 257
Folding in/out (automatically )....... 117 Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 117
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 117
Parking position ............................. 118
Resetting ....................................... 117
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 119 F
Fault message see Display messages
Filler cap
see Fuel filler flap
Fire extinguisher ............................... 345
First-aid kit ......................................... 344
Fitting a wheel
Fitting a wheel ............................... 377
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 378
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 374
Raising the vehicle ......................... 375
Removing a whee l.......................... 377
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 375
Flat tyre
MOExtended tyre s......................... 347
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 347
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 348
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormat ............................................. 326
Foglamps (extended range) .............. 128
Frequencies
Garage door opener ....................... 323
Mobile phone ................................. 396
Two-way radio ................................ 396
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 401
Consumption information .............. 402
Consumption statistics .................. 243
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 244
Displaying the range ...................... 244
E10 ................................................ 400
Fuel gaug e....................................... 32
Grade (petrol) ................................ 400
Important safety notes .................. 399
Notes for AMG vehicles ................. 401
Problem (malfunction) ................... 180
Quality (diesel )............................... 402 Index
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Refuellin
g....................................... 177
Tank content/reserve fue l............. 400
Fuel filler flap
Emergency release ........................ 179
Opening ......................................... 178
Fuel filter (white display message) .. 273
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 244
Gaug e.............................................. 32
Fuel reserve
see Fuel
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 400
Problem (malfunction) ................... 180
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 345
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 360
Before changing ............................. 360
Fuse box in the boot ...................... 361
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 361
Fuse box in the luggage compart-
ment .............................................. 362
Important safety notes .................. 360 G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory ..................... 322
Frequencies ................................... 323
General notes ................................ 320
Important safety notes .................. 320
Opening/closing the garage doo r..3 22
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 320
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .258
Gearshift program
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 258
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ........... 23
Glove compartment .......................... 301H
Handbrake see Parking brake Hazard warning lamps
......................126
Head restraints
Adjusting ....................................... 107
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 108
Adjusting (manually) ..................... .107
Adjusting (rear) .............................. 108
Fitting/removing (rear) .................. 109
Luxury ............................................ 108
see NECK-PRO head restraints
see NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
Headbag
Display message ............................ 267
Headlamp
Cleaning system (function) ............ 127
Cleaning system (notes) ................ 406
Headlamps
Misting up ...................................... 129
Topping up the cleaning system .... 332
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High-pressure cleaners .................... 335
Hill start assist .................................. 162
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 201
Deactivating ................................... 201
Display message ............................ 275
Function/notes ............................ .200 I
Ignition lock see Key positions
Immobiliser .......................................... 78
In-car hotspot
see Separate operating instructions
Indicator and warning lamp
Restraint system ............................ 294
Indicator and warning lamps
Coolant .......................................... 295
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 297
Engine diagnostics ......................... 295
SPORT handling mode ................... 292
Indicator lamps
Display message ............................ 268
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals 12
Index
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
Notes/placing in the bracket .........3
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Transmission output (maximum) .... 396
Modifying the programming (key) ..... 84
MOExtended tyres .............................347
Motorway mode ................................ 128
MP3
Operating ....................................... 246
see Separate operating instructions
Multicontour seat
Adjusting (on the seat) .................. 109
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................ .242
Permanent display ......................... 252
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .. 241
Overview .......................................... 35 N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............ 245
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation ......................................... 53
Resetting after being triggered ....... .53
NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
Important safety note s.................... 53
Operation ......................................... 53
Resetting after being triggered ........ 54
Night View Assist Plus
Activating/deactivating ................. 221
Cleaning ......................................... 339
Function/note s............................. 220
Problem (fault) ............................... 223
Notes on running in a new vehicle .. 158O
Occupant safety Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 55
Children in the vehicle ..................... 55
Important safety notes .................... 43
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 69
PRE-SAFE® (anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 54
Odometer ........................................... 243
Oil
see Engine oil On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 258
Assistance menu ........................... 249
Audio menu ................................... 246
Convenience submenu .................. 257
Display messages .......................... 261
Displaying a service message ........ 333
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 197
Factory setting submenu ............... 258
Heating submenu ........................... 256
Important safety notes .................. 240
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 252
Light submenu ............................... 252
Menu overview .............................. 243
Message memory .......................... 261
Navigation menu ............................ 245
Operating the TV ............................ 247
Operating video DVD ..................... 247
Operation ....................................... 241
RACETIMER ................................... 259
Service menu ................................. 251
Settings menu ............................... 251
Standard display ............................ 243
Telephone menu ............................ 247
Trip menu ...................................... 243
Vehicle submenu ........................... 255
Operating instructions
Vehicle equipment ........................... 24
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 25
Important safety note ...................... 24
Operating system
see On-board computer
Outside temperature display ........... 240
Overhead control panel ...................... 39
Override feature
Rear side window s........................... 69 P
Paint code .......................................... 398
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 336
Panic alarm .......................................... 42
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 180
Parking brake ................................ 181
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 118 Index
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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
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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