Switching the ZONE function on/
off .................................................. 146
THERMATIC automatic climate
control (2-zone) ............................. 139
THERMOTRONIC (3-zone) auto-
matic climate control ..................... 141
Coat hooks ......................................... 306
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 30
see Instrument cluster
Collapsible emergency spare
wheel
see Emergency spare wheel
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 339
COMAND Online
see separate operating instructions
Combination switch .......................... 125
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 243
Convenience box ............................... 308
Convenience closing feature .............. 97
Convenience opening feature ............ 97
Convenience opening/closing (air-
recirculation mode) ........................... 148
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 331
Display message ............................ 270
Important safety notes .................. 405
Temperature (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 258
Temperature gaug e........................ 240
Warning lamp ................................. 295
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 28
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 267
Function/note s............................. 127
Crash-responsive emergency light-
ing ....................................................... 131
Cruise control
Activation conditions ..................... 187
Cruise control lever ....................... 186
Deactivating ................................... 188
Display message ............................ 279
Driving system ............................... 186 Important safety notes .................. 186
LIM indicator lamp ......................... 186
Selecting ........................................ 187
Setting a speed .............................. 188
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 187
Cup holder
Centre console .............................. 313
Important safety notes .................. 313
Rear centre console ....................... 313
Rear compartment ......................... 313 D
Dashboard see Instrument cluster
Data
see Technical data
Daytime driving lights
Display message ............................ 269
Function/note s............................. 123
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 253
Dealership
see Qualified specialist workshop
Declarations of conformity ................. 25
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 254
Interior lighting .............................. 254
Diagnostics connection ...................... 25
Diesel .................................................. 402
Digital speedometer ......................... 244
Dipped-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 267
Setting for driving abroad (sym-
metrical) ........................................ 122
Setting for driving on the right/
left ................................................. 253
Switching on/of f........................... 123
DIRECT SELECT lever
see Automatic transmission
Display message
Driving system s............................. 274
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 285
Display messages
ASSYST PLU S................................ 332
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 261 8
Index
Brakes ........................................... 183
Downhill gradient ........................... 183
Driving abroad ............................... 122
Driving in winter ............................. 185
Driving on flooded roads ................ 185
Driving on wet roads ...................... 185
General .......................................... 182
Icy road surfaces ........................... 185
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 184
New brake pads/linings ................ 184
Running-in tips ............................... 158
Snow chains .................................. 367
Symmetrical dipped bea m............. 122
Towing a trailer .............................. 233
Wet road surface ........................... 184
DVD audio
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 246
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 247 E
EASY-ENTRY feature Activating/deactivating ................. 257
Function/note s............................. 115
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 116
Function/note s............................. 115
Switching on/of f........................... 257
EASY-PACK convenience box ........... 308
EASY-PACK load-securing kit
Components and storage .............. 310
Inserting the brackets into the
loading rai l..................................... 310
EASY-PACK luggage compartment
management system ........................ 310
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 264
Function/note s................................ 76
ECO display
Function/note s............................. 182
On-board computer ....................... 244
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 163
Deactivating/activating ................. 164
General information ....................... 163 Important safety notes .................. 163
Introduction ................................... 163
Electrical fuses
see Fuses
Electromagnetic compatibility
Declaration of conformity ................ 25
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 55
Emergency key
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 90
Emergency key element
Function/note s................................ 84
Inserting .......................................... 85
Locking vehicle ................................ 90
Removing ......................................... 85
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 90
Fuel filler fla p................................. 179
Emergency spare wheel
General notes ................................ 391
Important safety notes .................. 390
Inflating the collapsible spare
wheel ............................................. 392
Removing ....................................... 391
Storage location ............................ 391
Stowing .......................................... 392
Technical data ............................... 394
Emergency unlocking
Tailgate ............................................ 95
Vehicle ............................................. 90
Engine
Display message ............................ 270
ECO start/stop function ................ 163
Engine number ............................... 399
Jump-starting ................................. 355
Running irregularly ......................... 166
Starting problems .......................... 166
Starting the engine with the key .... 161
Starting with KEYLESS GO ............. 162
Stopping ........................................ 181
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 360
Warning lamp (engine diagnos-
tics) ............................................... 295
Engine electronics
Notes ............................................. 396 10
Index
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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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
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ...................1 14
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 113
Button overview ............................... 35
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 241
Cleaning ......................................... 340
Gearshift paddle s........................... 173
Important safety notes .................. 113
Steering wheel heating .................. 114
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 119
Steering wheel gearshift paddles .... 173
Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction) ................... 115
Switching on/of f........................... 114
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 259
Stowage areas ................................... 300
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................. 302
Centre console .............................. 302
Centre console (rear compart-
ment) ............................................. 303
Cup holde r..................................... 313
Glove compartment ....................... 301
Important safety information ......... 300
Rear ............................................... 303
Spectacles compartment ............... 301
Under driver's seat/front-
passenger sea t.............................. 302
Stowage net ....................................... 303
Stowage space
Stowage net ................................... 303
Stowage well beneath the boot
floor .................................................... 311
Summer tyres .................................... 366
Sun visor ............................................ 314
Surround lighting (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 254
Suspension tuning
AIRMATIC ...................................... 204
AMG RIDE CONTROL sports sus-
pension .......................................... 205
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 258 T
Tail lamps Display message ............................ 268 Tailgate
Display message ............................ 283
Emergency unlocking ....................... 95
Important safety notes .................... 91
Limiting the opening angle ............... 94
Opening dimensions ...................... 407
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 94
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 92
Opening/closing (from outside) ....... 92
Tank
see Fuel tank
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 399
Emergency spare wheel ................. 394
Information .................................... 396
Trailer load s................................... 410
Tyres/wheels ................................. 378
Vehicle data ................................... 407
Telephone
Accepting a cal l............................. 248
Display message ............................ 285
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 247
Number from the phone book ........ 248
Redialling ....................................... 249
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 248
Telephone compartment ................ 302
Telescopic rod (Easy-Pack fix kit) .... 311
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 240
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 258
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 258
Outside temperature ...................... 240
Setting (climate control )................ 145
TEMPOMAT
Function/note s............................. 186
Theft-deterrent system
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system )......... 78
Immobiliser ...................................... 78
Through-loading feature ................... 303
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 259
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 348
Top Tether ............................................ 57
Total distance recorder .................... 243
Tow-away protection
Activating ......................................... 79 Index
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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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Vehicles with a TIREFIT kit
Example: CLS Coupé
:
Towing eye
; Tyre sealant filler bottle
= Tyre inflation compressor
? Fuse allocation chart
X Open the boot lid/tailgate.
X Swing the boot/luggage compartment
floor upwards (Y page 311) or
(Y page 311).
Vehicles with a "Minispare" emergency
spare wheel Example: CLS Coupé
:
Vehicle tool kit tray
; Stowage tray
= "Minispare" emergency spare wheel
X Open the boot lid/tailgate.
X Swing the boot/luggage compartment
floor upwards (Y page 311) or
(Y page 311). The vehicle tool kit contains:
R Folding wheel chock
R Fuse allocation chart
R Jack
R Centring pin
R One pair of gloves
R Wheel wrench
R Towing eye
Vehicles with collapsible emergency
spare wheel (AMG vehicles) Example: CLS Coupé
:
Towing eye
; One pair of gloves
= Jack
? Folding wheel chock
A Centring pin
B Sheet for faulty wheel
C Tyre inflation compressor
D Wheel wrench
E Fuse allocation chart
X Open the boot lid/tailgate.
X Swing the boot/luggage compartment
floor upwards (Y page 311) or
(Y page 311). 346
Where will I find...?Breakdo
wn assis tance
Flat tyre
Preparing the vehicle
Your vehicle may be equipped with: R MOExtended tyres (tyres with run-flat char-
acteristics) (Y page 347)
Vehicle preparation is not necessary on
vehicles with MOExtended tyres.
R a TIREFIT kit (Y page 345)
R an emergency spare wheel (only for certain
countries) (Y page 390)
Information on changing/fitting a wheel
(Y page 373).
X Stop the vehicle as far away as possible
from traffic on solid, non-slippery and level
ground.
X Switch on the hazard warning lamps.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away
(Y page 180).
X If possible, bring the front wheels into the
straight-ahead position.
X Vehicles with AIRMATIC: make sure that
"normal" level is selected (Y page 202).
X Switch off the engine.
X Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO: remove
the key from the ignition lock.
X Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: open the
driver's door.
The on-board electronics now have status
0 . This is the same as the key having been
removed.
X Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: remove the
Start/Stop button from the ignition lock
(Y page 159).
X All occupants must get out of the vehicle.
Make sure that they are not endangered as they do so.
X Make sure that no one is near the danger
area while a wheel is being changed. Any-
one who is not directly assisting in the
wheel change should, for example, stand
behind the barrier.
X Get out of the vehicle. Pay attention to traf-
fic conditions when doing so. X
Close the driver's door.
X Place the warning triangle a suitable dis-
tance away (Y page 344). Observe legal
requirements. MOExtended tyres (tyres with run-flat
characteristics)
General notes With MOExtended tyres (tyres with run-flat
characteristics), you can continue to drive
your vehicle even if there is a total loss of
pressure in one or more tyres. The affected
tyre must not show any clearly visible dam-
age.
You can recognise MOExtended tyres by the
MOExtended marking which appears on the
tyre wall. You will find this marking next to the
tyre size designation, the load-bearing capa-
city and the speed index.
MOExtended tyres may only be used in con-
junction with an active tyre pressure loss
warning system or tyre pressure monitoring
system.
If the pressure loss warning message
appears in the multifunction display:
R observe the instructions in the display mes-
sages (Y page 280).
R check the tyre for damage.
R if driving on, observe the following notes.
The maximum driving distance is approx-
imately 80 km when the vehicle is partially
laden and approximately 30 km when the
vehicle is fully laden.
In addition to the vehicle load, the driving dis- tance possible depends upon:
R speed
R road condition
R outside temperature
The driving distance possible in run-flat mode may be reduced by extreme driving condi-
tions/manoeuvres, or it can be increased
through a moderate style of driving. Flat tyre
347Breakdown assistance