Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 78
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ambient lighting
Setting the brightness (on-board
computer) ...................................... 253
Setting the colour (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 254
AMG RIDE CONTROL sports sus-
pension ............................................... 204
Anti-glare film .................................... 326
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Aquaplaning ....................................... 185
Ashtray ............................................... 315
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 249
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 249
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........ 333
Hiding a service message .............. 333
Notes ............................................. 332
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 333
Service message ............................ 332
Special service requirements ......... 333
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 78
Function ........................................... 78
Interior motion sensor ..................... 79
Switching off the alarm .................... 78
Tow-away protectio n ........................79
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 250
Display message ............................ 274
Function/notes ............................ .218
Authorised workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 269
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) ................................... .164 Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function)
.......................... 163
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 123
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 171
Automatic drive program .............. .173
Changing gear ............................... 171
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 168
Display message ............................ 282
Drive program displa y.................... 169
Driving tips .................................... 171
Emergency running mod e.............. 177
Engaging drive position .................. 170
Engaging neutral ............................ 170
Engaging park position (AMG vehi- cles) ............................................... 168
Engaging reverse gear ................... 169
Engaging the park position ............ 169
Kickdown ....................................... 171
Manual drive progra m.................... 174
Manual drive program (AMG vehi-
cles) ............................................... 175
Manual drive program (vehicles
with Sports package AMG) ............ 175
Overview ........................................ 167
Problem (fault) ............................... 177
Program selector button ................ 171
Pulling away ................................... 162
Selector lever ................................ 168
Starting the engine ........................ 161
Steering wheel gearshift paddle s... 173
Trailer towing ................................. 171
Transmission position display ........ 168
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ................... 169
Transmission positions .................. 170
Automatic transmission emer-
gency running mode ......................... 177
Auxiliary heating
Activating/deactivating ................. 150
Activating/deactivating (on the
centre console ).............................. 151
Display message ............................ 284
Important safety notes .................. 150
Problem (display message) ............ 154
Remote control .............................. 151
Setting ........................................... 256
Setting the departure time ............. 152 Index
5
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
Engine ............................................ 270
General information ....................... 261
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 261
Key ................................................ 285
Lights ............................................. 267
Safety systems .............................. 262
Tyres .............................................. 280
Vehicle ........................................... 282
Distance recorder
see Trip meter
Distance warning signal (warning
lamp) .................................................. 297
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activating ....................................... 193
Activation conditions ..................... 193
Deactivating ................................... 198
Display message ............................ 277
Displays in the multifunction dis-
play ................................................ 197
Function/note s............................. 191
Important safety notes .................. 192
Selecting ........................................ 193
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 197
Warning lamp ................................. 297
Door
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 255
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 90
Central locking/unlocking (key) ...... 83
Control panel ................................... 40
Display message ............................ 283
Emergency locking ........................... 90
Emergency unlocking ....................... 90
Important safety notes .................... 88
Opening (from the inside) ................ 89
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 173
Display ........................................... 168
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 169
Manual ........................................... 174
Manual (AMG vehicles) .................. 175
Manual (vehicles with Sports
package AMG) ............................... 175
Drive program selector ..................... 172
Driver's door
see Door Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 333
Symmetrical dipped beam ............. 122
Driving on flooded roads .................. 185
Driving safety system
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) ............................................... 71
EBD (electronic brake force distri-bution) ............................................. 76
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 70
ADAPTIVE BRAK E............................. 76
Adaptive brake lights ....................... 72
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 70
ESP® (Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 72
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ........................................... 72
Important safety guidelines ............. 70
Overview .......................................... 69
PRE-SAFE® Brake ............................ 76
Driving systems
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 227
Active Driving Assistance pack-
age ................................................. 227
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 229
Active Parking Assist ..................... 210
AIRMATIC ...................................... 202
AMG RIDE CONTROL sports sus-
pension .......................................... 204
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 218
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 223
Cruise control ................................ 186
Display message ............................ 274
Distronic Plus ................................ 191
HOLD function ............................... 200
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 225
Lane package ................................ 223
Night View Assist Plus ................... 220
PARKTRONIC ................................. 207
RACE START (AMG vehicles) .......... 201
Reversing camera .......................... 214
Speed Limit Assist ......................... 219
SPEEDTRONIC ............................... 189
Driving tips
AMG ceramic brakes ..................... 184
Aquaplaning ................................... 185
Automatic transmission ................. 171 Index
9
Notes/placing in the bracket .........3
19
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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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
Protection of the environment
General notes
H
Environmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of compre-
hensive environmental protection.
Our objectives are to use the natural resour-
ces which form the basis of our existence on
this planet sparingly and in a manner which
takes the requirements of both nature and
humanity into consideration.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an environmen-
tally-responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tyre wear depend on
the following factors:
R operating conditions of your vehicle
R your personal driving style
You can influence both factors. Therefore,
please bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
R avoid short trips, as these increase fuel
consumption.
R observe the correct tyre pressure.
R do not carry any unnecessary weight in the
vehicle.
R remove the roof rack once you no longer
need it.
R a regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
R all maintenance work should be carried out
at a qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
R do not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
R do not warm up the engine when the vehicle
is stationary.
R drive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front.
R avoid frequent, sudden acceleration and
braking. R
change gear in good time and use each gear
only up to Ôof its maximum engine speed.
R switch off the engine in stationary traffic.
R monitor the vehicle's fuel consumption. Returning an end-of-life vehicle
EU countries only:
Mercedes-Benz will take back your old vehicle to dispose of it in an environmentally-respon-sible manner in accordance with the Euro-
pean Union (EU) End of Life Vehicles Direc-
tive.
There is a network of return points and dis-
assembly plants available. You can return
your vehicle to these plants free of charge.
This makes a valuable contribution to the
recycling process and the conservation of
resources.
For further information on recycling old vehi- cles, recovery and the terms of the policy,
visit the Mercedes-Benz homepage. Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
H
Environmental note
Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned
assemblies and parts which are of the same
quality as new parts. For these, the same war-
ranty applies as for new parts.
! Airbags and seat belt tensioners, as well
as control units and sensors for these
restraint systems, may be installed in the
following areas of your vehicle:
R doors
R door pillars
R door sills
R seats
R dashboard
R instrument cluster
R centre console Introduction
23 Z
R
vehicles with the memory function: the
front-passenger seat is adjusted if it is in an unfavourable position.
R Vehicles with a multicontour seat or active
multicontour seat: the air pressure in the
side bolsters of the backrest is increased.
If the hazardous situation passes without
resulting in an accident, PRE-SAFE ®
slackens
the belt pre-tensioning. On vehicles with mul-
ticontour seats/active multicontour seats,
the air pressure in the side bolsters is reduced
again. All settings made by PRE-SAFE ®
can
then be reversed.
If the seat belt pre-tensioning is not reduced:
X Move the seat backrest or seat back
slightly when the vehicle is stationary.
Seat belt pre-tensioning is reduced and the
locking mechanism is released.
The seat-belt adjustment is an integral part of
the PRE-SAFE ®
convenience function. Fur-
ther information can be found under "Belt
adjustment" (Y page 47). Automatic measures after an acci-
dent
Immediately after an accident, the following
measures are implemented, depending on
the type and severity of the impact:
R the hazard warning lamps are activated
R the emergency lighting is activated
R the vehicle doors are unlocked
R the front side windows are lowered
R the electrically adjustable steering wheel is
raised
R the engine is switched off
R vehicles with the Mercedes-Benz emer-
gency call system: automatic emergency
call Children in the vehicle
Important safety notes
Accident statistics show that children
secured in the rear seats are safer than chil-
dren secured in the front-passenger seat. For this reason, Mercedes-Benz strongly advises
that you install a child restraint system on a
rear seat. Children are generally better pro-
tected there.
If a child younger than 12 years old and under
1.50 m in height is travelling in the vehicle:
R always secure the child in a child restraint
system suitable for Mercedes-Benz vehi-
cles. The child restraint system must be
appropriate to the age, weight and size of
the child.
R be sure to observe the instructions and
safety notes in this section in addition to
the child restraint system manufacturer's
installation instructions G
WARNING
If you leave children unattended in the vehi-
cle, they may be able to set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
R release the parking brake
R shift the automatic transmission out of park
position P
R start the engine
In addition, they may operate vehicle equip-
ment and become trapped. There is a risk of
an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the key
with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave
children unattended in the vehicle. G
WARNING
If persons (particularly children) are exposed
to heat or cold for a prolonged period, there is a risk of serious or even fatal injuries. Never
leave persons (particularly children) unatten-
ded in the vehicle. Children in the vehicle
55Safety Z
Approval number (E1 ...)
–
Order number
–
Automatic child seat recogni-
tion
–
Size cate-
gory
B1 B1
Manufac-
turer
Britax Römer Britax Römer
Type
DUO plus DUO plus
Approval
number
(E1 ...)
03 301133
04 301133 03 301133
04 301133
Order num-
ber
A 000 970
11 00 A 000 970
16 00
Size category
B1
Manufacturer
Britax Römer
Type
DUO plus
Approval number
(E1 ...)
04 301133
Order number
A 000 970 22 00
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If children are travelling in the vehicle, they
could:
R open doors, thus endangering other people
or road users
R exit the vehicle and be caught by oncoming
traffic
R operate vehicle equipment and become
trapped, for example
There is a risk of an accident and injury. Always activate the child-proof locks and
override feature if children are travelling in the vehicle. When leaving the vehicle, always take the key with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unattended in the vehicle.
Override feature for:
R the rear doors (Y page 69)
R the rear side windows (Y page 69) G
WARNING
If you leave children unattended in the vehi-
cle, they may be able to set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
R release the parking brake
R shift the automatic transmission out of park
position P
R start the engine
In addition, they may operate vehicle equip-
ment and become trapped. There is a risk of
an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the key
with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave
children unattended in the vehicle. G
WARNING
If persons (particularly children) are exposed
to heat or cold for a prolonged period, there is a risk of serious or even fatal injuries. Never
leave persons (particularly children) unatten-
ded in the vehicle. G
WARNING
If the child restraint system is placed in direct sunlight, the parts could become very hot.
Children could be suffer burns by touching
these parts, in particular on the metallic parts
of the child restraint system. There is a risk of injury.
If you and your child leave the vehicle, always
make sure that the child restraint system is
not in direct sunlight. Cover it with a blanket, for example. If the child restraint system has
been exposed to direct sunlight, leave it to
cool down before securing the child in it. 68
Children in the vehicleSafety