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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
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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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Insect protection on the radiator
.... 329
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 32
Settings ........................................ .252
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 34
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 252
Intelligent Light System
Activating/deactivating ................. 253
Display message ............................ 269
Overview ........................................ 127
Setting the dipped-beam head-
lamps for driving on the right/left .. 253
Interior lighting
Automatic control system .............. 130
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 254
Emergency lighting ........................ 131
Manual control ............................... 131
Overview ........................................ 130
Reading lamp ................................. 130
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
Interior motion sensor
Deactivating ..................................... 80
Function .......................................... .79
Priming ............................................ 79
Switching off .................................... 80
ISOFIX child seat securing system ....57J
Jack Storage location ............................3 45
Using ............................................. 375
Jump starting (engine) ......................355 K
Key Changing the battery ....................... 86
Checking the battery ....................... 85
Convenience closing feature ............ 98
Convenience opening feature .......... 97
Display message ............................ 285 Door central locking/unlocking ....... 83
Emergency key element ................... 84
Important safety notes .................... 82
Loss ................................................. 87
Modifying the programming ............. 84
Overview .......................................... 82
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 159
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 87
Starting the engine ........................ 161
Key positions
Key ................................................ 159
KEYLESS GO .................................. 159
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing ........................ 98
Display message ............................ 285
Locking ............................................ 83
Removing the Start/Stop button ... 160
Start/Stop button .......................... 159
Starting the engine ........................ 162
Unlocking ......................................... 83
Kickdown
Driving tips ................................... .171
Manual drive program .................... 176
Kneebag ............................................... 49 L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 251
Display message ............................ 275
Function/informatio n.................... 225
Lane package ..................................... 223
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 259
Lashing eyelets ................................. 306
Licence plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 268
Light sensor (display message) ....... 269
Lighting
see Lights
Lights
Activating/deactivating the Intel-
ligent Light System ........................ 253
Activating/deactivating the inte-
rior lighting delayed switch-off ....... 254
Active light function ....................... 127
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 128 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

G
WARNING
If you connect equipment to a diagnostics
connection in the vehicle, it can affect the
operation of the vehicle systems. This may
affect the operating safety of the vehicle.
There is a risk of an accident.
Do not connect any equipment to a diagnos-
tics connection in the vehicle. G
WARNING
Objects in the driver's footwell may restrict
the clearance around the pedals or block a
depressed pedal. This jeopardises the oper-
ating and road safety of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
Stow all objects securely in the vehicle so that
they do not get into the driver's footwell.
Always fit the floormats securely and as pre-
scribed in order to ensure that there is always sufficient room for the pedals. Do not use
loose floormats and do not place several floor- mats on top of one another.
! If the engine is switched off and equip-
ment on the diagnostics connection is
used, the starter battery may discharge.
Connecting equipment to the diagnostics
connection can lead to emissions monitoring information being reset, for example. This
may lead to the vehicle failing to meet the
requirements of the next emissions test dur-
ing the main inspection. Qualified specialist workshop
A qualified specialist workshop has the nec-
essary special skills, tools and qualifications
to correctly carry out any necessary work on
your vehicle. This particularly applies to work
relevant to safety.
Observe the notes in the Service Booklet.
Always have the following work carried out at a qualified specialist workshop:
R work relevant to safety
R service and maintenance work R
repair work
R modifications, installations and conver-
sions
R work on electronic components
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Vehicle registration
Mercedes-Benz may ask its Service Centres
to carry out technical inspections on certain
vehicles. The quality or safety of the vehicle is
improved as a result of the inspection.
Mercedes-Benz can only inform you about
vehicle checks if it has your registration data.
It is possible that your vehicle has not yet
been registered in your name in the following
cases:
R if your vehicle was not purchased at an
authorised specialist dealer.
R if your vehicle has not yet been examined at
a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
It is advisable to register your vehicle with a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Inform Mercedes-Benz as soon as possible
about any change in address or vehicle own-
ership. You can do this at a Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre, for example. Correct use
If you remove any warning stickers, you or
others could fail to recognise certain dangers.
Leave warning stickers in position.
Observe the following information when driv- ing your vehicle:
R the safety notes in this manual
R the technical data in this manual
R traffic rules and regulations
R laws and safety standards pertaining to
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Introduction

See "Children in the vehicle" for further infor-
mation on children travelling in the vehicle as
well as on child restraint systems
(Y page 55). Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If the restraint system is modified, it may no
longer work as intended. The restraint system
may then not perform its intended protective function by failing in an accident or triggering
unexpectedly, for example. There is an
increased risk of injury, possibly even fatal.
Never modify parts of the restraint system. Do not attempt to modify the wiring as well as
electronic components or their software.
If it is necessary to modify an airbag system to
accommodate a person with disabilities, con- tact an authorised Mercedes-Benz Centre. Restraint system warning lamp
The operation of the restraint system is
checked when the ignition is switched on and at regular intervals while the engine is run-
ning. This allows malfunctions to be quickly
identified.
The 6 restraint system warning lamp in
the instrument cluster lights up when the igni-
tion is switched on. It goes out no later than a few seconds after the engine is started. The
various components of the restraint system
are in operational readiness.
A malfunction has occurred if the 6
restraint system warning lamp:
R does not light up when the ignition is
switched on
R does not go out after a few seconds while
the engine is running
R lights up again while the engine is running G
WARNING
If the restraint system is malfunctioning,
restraint system components may be trig-
gered unintentionally or might not be trig-
gered at all in the event of an accident with a high rate of vehicle deceleration. This can
effect belt tensioners or airbags, for example. There is an increased risk of serious or even
fatal injuries.
Have the restraint system checked and
repaired immediately at a qualified specialist
workshop. PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
:
is part of the automatic child seat recognition
on the front-passenger seat.
A permanently lit PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp informs you that the front-
passenger front airbag is disabled.
Depending on the person in the front-
passenger seat, the front-passenger front air-
bag must either be disabled or enabled. You
must make sure of this both before and during a journey.
R Children in a child restraint system:
whether the front-passenger front airbag is
enabled or disabled depends on the instal-led child restraint system, and the age and size of the child. Therefore, always observe
the information on "Children in the vehicle" (Y page 55). There you will also find
instructions on backwards and forwards- Occupant safety
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Important safety notes
If you fail to adapt your driving style or if you
are inattentive, the driving safety systems can
neither reduce the risk of an accident nor
override the laws of physics. Driving safety
systems are merely aids designed to assist
driving. You are responsible for the distance
to the vehicle in front, for vehicle speed and
for braking in good time. Always adapt your
driving style to suit the prevailing road,
weather and traffic conditions and maintain a
safe distance from the vehicle in front. Drive
carefully.
i The driving safety systems described only
work as effectively as possible when there
is adequate contact between the tyres and the road surface. Please pay special atten-
tion to the notes on tyres, recommended
minimum tyre tread depths etc.
(Y page 364).
In wintry driving conditions, always use
winter tyres (M+S tyres) and, if necessary,
snow chains. Only in this way will the driv-
ing safety systems described in this section work as effectively as possible. ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
General notes ABS regulates brake pressure in such a way
that the wheels do not lock when you brake.
This allows you to continue steering the vehi- cle when braking.
The yellow !ABS warning lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up when the ignition
is switched on. It goes out when the engine is running.
Important safety notes i
Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (Y page 70). G
WARNING
If ABS is faulty, the wheels could lock when
braking. The steerability and braking charac-
teristics may be severely impaired. Addition-
ally, further driving safety systems are deac-
tivated. There is an increased danger of skid- ding and accidents.
Drive on carefully. Have ABS checked imme-
diately at a qualified specialist workshop.
If ABS is malfunctioning, other systems,
including driving safety systems, will also
become inoperative. Observe the information on the ABS warning lamp (Y page 289) and
display messages which may be shown in the
instrument cluster (Y page 262).
ABS works from a speed of about
8 km/hupwards, regardless of road-surface
conditions. ABS works on slippery surfaces,
even when you only brake gently.
Brakes X
If ABS intervenes: continue to depress the
brake pedal with force until the braking sit- uation is over.
X To make a full brake application:
depress the brake pedal with full force.
If ABS intervenes when braking, you will feel a
pulsing in the brake pedal.
The pulsating brake pedal can be an indica-
tion of hazardous road conditions; this serves as a reminder to take extra care while driving. BAS (Brake Assist)
General notes BAS operates in emergency braking situa-
tions. If you depress the brake pedal quickly,
BAS automatically boosts the braking force,
thus shortening the stopping distance. 70
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Important safety notes
i
Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (Y page 70). G
WARNING
If ESP ®
is malfunctioning, ESP ®
is unable to
stabilise the vehicle. In addition, other driving
safety systems are switched off. This increa-
ses the risk of skidding and an accident.
Drive on carefully. Have ESP ®
checked at a
qualified specialist workshop.
! Vehicles with 4MATIC: switch off the igni-
tion when the parking brake is being tested
using a dynamometer.
Application of the brakes by ESP ®
may oth-
erwise destroy the brake system.
! Vehicles with 4MATIC: function or per-
formance tests may only be carried out on
a 2-axle dynamometer. Before operating
the vehicle on such a dynamometer, please
consult a qualified specialist workshop.
You could otherwise damage the drive train
or the brake system.
Vehicles without 4MATIC: when towing your
vehicle with the rear axle raised, it is impor-
tant that you observe the notes on ESP ®
(Y page 359).
ESP ®
is deactivated if the åwarning lamp
in the instrument cluster lights up continu-
ously when the engine is running.
If the ÷ warning lamp and the åwarn-
ing lamp are lit continuously, ESP ®
is not
available due to a malfunction.
Observe the information on warning lamps
(Y page 291) and display messages which
may be shown in the instrument cluster
(Y page 262).
i Only use wheels with the recommended
tyre sizes. Only then will ESP ®
function
properly. Characteristics of ESP
® General notes
If the
÷ ESP warning lamp goes out before
beginning the journey, ESP ®
is automatically
active.
If ESP ®
intervenes, the ÷ESP®
warning
lamp flashes in the instrument cluster.
If ESP ®
intervenes:
X Do not deactivate ESP ®
under any circum-
stances.
X When pulling away, only depress the accel-
erator pedal as far as is necessary.
X Adapt your driving style to suit the prevail-
ing road and weather conditions.
ECO start/stop function
The ECO start/stop function switches the
engine off automatically if the vehicle stops
moving. When pulling away again, the engine
starts automatically. ESP ®
remains in its pre-
viously selected status. Example:if ESP®
was deactivated before the engine was
switched off, ESP ®
remains deactivated when
the engine is switched on again.
Deactivating/activating ESP ®
(except
AMG vehicles) Important safety notes
You can select between the following sta-
tuses of ESP:
R ESP ®
is activated
R ESP ®
is deactivated G
WARNING
If you deactivate ESP ®
, ESP ®
no longer sta-
bilises the vehicle. There is an increased risk
of skidding and an accident.
Only deactivate ESP ®
in the situations descri-
bed in the following. Driving safety systems
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