Assistance displa
y(on-board
computer) .......................................... 240
Assistance menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 240
ASSYST PLUS Displaying a service message ........317
Hiding a service message ..............316
Notes ............................................. 316
Resetting the service interval
displa y........................................... 317
Service message ............................ 316
Special service requirements ......... 317
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ...................78
Function .......................................... .78
Switching off the alarm ....................78
ATTENTIO NASSIST
Activating/deactivating .................242
Display message ............................ 263
Function/notes ............................. 220
Audio system
see separate operating instructions
Authorized Centers
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshops
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 260
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 169
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) ..........................169
Automatic headlamp mode ..............135
Automatic transmission Automatic drive program ...............176
Changing gea r............................... 175
DIRECT SELECT leve r..................... 172
Display message ............................ 271
Drive program displa y.................... 172
Driving tips .................................... 175
Emergency running mode ..............179
Engaging drive position .................. 174
Engaging neutra l............................ 173
Engaging revers egear ................... 173
Engaging the par kposition ............ 172 Kickdow
n....................................... 175
Manual drive program ....................176
Manual drive program (vehicles
with Sports package AMG) ............177
Overview ........................................ 172
Problem (malfunction) ...................179
Progra mselector button ................175
Pulling away ................................... 167
Starting the engine ........................167
Steering wheel paddle shifters ......176
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ................... 172
Transmission positions ..................174
Automatic transmission
emergency mode ............................... 179 B
Bag hook ............................................ 292
BAS (Brake Assist System) .................69
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) with Cross-Traffic Assist
Function/notes ................................ 70
BAS PLUS Q (Brake Assist System
PLUS) with Cross-Traffic Assist
Important safety notes ....................70
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 85
Important safety notes ....................85
Replacing ......................................... 85
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 332
Display message ............................ 262
Important safety notes ..................330
Jump starting ................................. 334
Belt force limiter
Activation ......................................... 61
Function .......................................... .61
Blind Spo tAssist
Activating/deactivating .................242
Display message ............................ 265
Notes/function .............................. 221
see Active Blind Spot Assist
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 252
Notes ............................................. 387 Index
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Declarations of conformity
.................25
Delayed switch-off Exterio rlighting (on-board
computer )...................................... 245
Interior lighting .............................. 245
Diagnostics connection ......................25
Digital speedometer .........................236
DIREC TSELECT lever
see Automatic transmission
Display messages
ASSYS TPLUS ................................ 316
Calling up (on-board computer) .....248
Driving systems ............................. 263
Engine ............................................ 260
General notes ................................ 248
Hiding (on-board computer) ...........248
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 274
Lights ............................................ .257
Safety systems .............................. 249
SmartKey ....................................... 274
Tires ............................................... 269
Vehicle .......................................... .271
Distance recorder ............................. 235
see Odometer
see Trip odometer
Distance warning (warning lamp) ....284
Distance warning function Activating/deactivating .................241
Function/notes ................................ 71
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activating ....................................... 193
Activatio ncondition s..................... 193
Deactivating ................................... 198
Display message ............................ 266
Displays in the multifunction
displa y........................................... 197
Function/notes ............................. 191
Important safety notes ..................192
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 196
Warning lamp ................................. 284
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 245
Automatic locking (switch) .............. .89
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ...................................... .82
Control panel ................................... 39Display message
............................ 272
Emergency locking ........................... 90
Emergency unlocking .......................90
Important safety notes ....................88
Opening (from inside) ......................88
Draft stop ........................................... 106
Drinking and driving .........................184
Drinks holder see Cuph older
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 176
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ......172
Manual .......................................... .176
Manual (vehicles with Sports
package AMG) ............................... 177
Driver's door
see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service .................317
Symmetrical low bea m.................. 134
Driving on flooded roads ..................188
Driving safety system BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist .70
Driving safet ysystems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) .......69
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 76
Adaptive Brake Assist ......................73
BAS (Brake Assist System) ..............69
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST ....71
Distance warning function ...............71
Electronic brake force distribution ...75
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program) .74
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ........................................... 74
Important safety information ...........68
Overview .......................................... 68
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake ............................ .76
STEER CONTROL ............................. 78
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 215
Active Blind Spot Assist .................225
Active Driving Assistance package 225
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............228
Active Parking Assist .....................207
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................220
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 221
Cruise control ................................ 1898
Index
Display message
............................ 263
DISTRONI CPLUS ........................... 191
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist ............................................. 200
Dynami chandling package with
sports mod e.................................. 203
HOLD function ............................... 201
Lane Keeping Assist ......................223
Lane Tracking package ..................221
PARKTRONI C................................. 204
Rea rview camera .......................... 212
Driving tips
Automatic transmission .................175
Brakes ........................................... 186
Break-in period .............................. 164
Downhill gradient ........................... 186
Drinking and driving .......................184
Driving abroad ............................... 134
Driving in winter ............................ .188
Driving on flooded road s................ 188
Driving on wet road s...................... 188
Exhaus tcheck ............................... 185
Fuel ................................................ 184
General .......................................... 184
Hydroplaning ................................. 188
Icy road surfaces ........................... 188
Limited braking efficiency on
salted road s................................... 187
Snow chains .................................. 347
Symmetrical low bea m.................. 134
Wet road surface ........................... 187
DVD audio
Operating (on-board computer) .....238
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) .....239
Dynamic handling package with
sports mode ....................................... 203 E
EASY-ENTRY feature Activating/deactivating .................246
Function/notes ............................. 126
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 127
Function/notes ............................. 126
Switching on/off ........................... 246EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Display message ............................ 251
Function/notes ................................ 75
ECO display
Function/notes ............................. 185
On-board computer .......................236
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start ..................169
Automatic engine switch-off ..........169
Deactivating/activating .................170
General information .......................168
Important safety notes ..................168
Introduction ................................... 168
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electroni cStability Program)
Emergenc yclosing
Soft top .......................................... 101
Emergency release
Driver' sdoor .................................... 90
Trunk ............................................... 93
Vehicle ............................................. 90
Emergency spare wheel
Important safety notes ..................377
Points to remember .......................377
Storage location ............................ 378
Technical data ............................... 379
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Function .......................................... .61
Safety guideline s............................. 43
Emissions control
Service and warranty information ....22
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 282
Display message ............................ 260
ECO start/stop function ................168
Engine number ............................... 383
Irregularr unning............................ 171
Jump-starting ................................. 334
Starting problems ..........................171
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 167
Starting with KEYLESS-GO .............167
Switching off .................................. 183
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 338
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ...................171 Index
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Search
&Send ............................... 302
Self-test ......................................... 297
Speed alert .................................... 305
System .......................................... 297
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 305
Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosi s....................................... 303
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............302
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 84
Locking vehicle ................................ 90
Unlocking the driver's door ..............90
Memory card (audio) .........................238
Memory function ............................... 130
Message memory (on-board
computer) .......................................... 248
Messages see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Menu (on-board computer) ............239
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 83
MOExtende dtires .............................. 329
Mounting wheels Lowerin gthe vehicle ...................... 371
Mounting anew wheel ................... 371
Raising the vehicle .........................369
Removing awheel .......................... 370
Securing the vehicle against
rolling away ................................... 368
MP3
Operation ....................................... 238
see separate operating instructions
Multicontour seat
Adjusting (on the seat) ..................121
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................. 234
Permanent displa y......................... 243
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .233
Overview .......................................... 33 N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............237
Neck-level heating
see AIRSCARF
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation ........................................ .55
Resetting after being triggered ........56
Notes on breaking-in anew vehicle 164 O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) Fault s............................................... 54
Operation ........................................ .50
System self-test ............................... 53
Occupant safety
Childre ninthe vehicle ..................... 62
Important safety notes ....................42
OCS
Faults ............................................... 54
Operation ........................................ .50
System self-test ............................... 53
Odometer ........................................... 235
Oil see Engine oil
On-board computer
Assistance menu ........................... 240
Audi omenu ................................... 238
Convenience submenu ..................246
Displaying a service message ........317
Display messages ..........................248
DISTRONI CPLUS ........................... 197
Factory settings submenu .............247
Important safety notes ..................232
Instrument cluster submenu ..........243
Lighting submenu .......................... 244
Menu overview .............................. 235
Message memory .......................... 248
Navigation menu ............................ 237
Operation ....................................... 233
Service menu ................................. 243
Settings menu ............................... 243
Standard displa y............................ 235
Telephone menu ............................ 239
Trip menu ...................................... 235 Index
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Correct driver's seat position
........116
Folding the backrests forward/
back ............................................... 120
Important safety notes ..................117
Overview ........................................ 117
Seat backres tdisplay message .....272
Seat heating problem ....................123
Seat ventilation problem ................124
Storing settings (memory function) 130
Switching AIRSCARF on/off ..........124
Switching sea theating on/off .......122
Switching seat ventilation on/off ..123
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 325
Sensors (cleaning instructions) .......323
Service menu (on-board computer) .243
Service products Brake fluid ..................................... 387
Coolant (engine) ............................ 388
Engine oil ....................................... 386
Fuel ................................................ 384
Important safety notes ..................384
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system) .......................................... 389
Washer fluid .................................. .389
Service work
see ASSYST PLUS
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) .........247
On-board computer .......................243
Setting the air distribution ...............155
Setting the airflow ............................156
Side impact air bag .............................47
Side marker lamp (display
message) ............................................ 259
Side windows Cleaning ......................................... 322
Convenience closing feature ............97
Convenience opening feature ..........96
Important safety information ...........94
Opening/closing .............................. 94
Opening/closing all (Cabriolet) ........95
Problem (malfunction) .....................99
Resetting ......................................... 98
Sliding sunroof
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel SmartKey
Changing the battery .......................85
Changing the programming .............83
Checking the battery .......................85
Convenience closing feature ............97
Convenience opening feature ..........96
Display message ............................ 274
Door central locking/unlocking .......82
Important safety notes ....................82
Loss ................................................. 87
Mechanical key ................................ 84
Opening/closing soft top .............. .101
Overview .......................................... 82
Positions (ignition lock) .................165
Problem (malfunction) .....................87
Starting the engine ........................167
Snow chains ...................................... 347
Sockets General notes ................................ 296
Rea rcompartmen t......................... 297
Soft top
AIRCAP .......................................... 107
Cleaning ......................................... 320
Closing manually in an emergency .101
Display message ............................ 273
Important safety notes ....................99
Installing/removing the AIRCAP
wind screen ................................... 108
Opening/closing (SmartKey) .........101
Opening/closing (with soft-top
switch) ........................................... 100
Problem (malfunction) ...................110
Relocking ....................................... 105
wind screen ................................... 106
Soft-top switch .................................. 100
Spare wheel Storage location ............................ 378
see Emergency spare wheel
Specialist workshop ............................ 25
Special seat bel tretractor .................. 65
Speed ,controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 236
In the Instrument cluster .................31
Segments ...................................... 233
Selecting the unit of measurement 243
see Instrument cluster 16
Index
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 232
Outside temperature ..................... .233
Setting (climate control) ................155
Theft deterrent systems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) .........78
Immobilize r...................................... 78
Through-loading ................................ 290
Through-loading feature ...................290
Tire pressure Calling up (on-board computer) .....352
Checking manually ........................351
Display message ............................ 269
Important safety notes ..................352
Maximum ....................................... 350
Notes ............................................. 349
Recommended ............................... 348
Tire pressure loss warning
system
General notes ................................ 351
Important safety notes ..................351
Restarting ...................................... 352
Tire pressure monitoring system
Checking the tire pressure
electronically ................................. 354
Function/notes ............................. 352
General notes ................................ 352
Important safety notes ..................353
Restarting ...................................... 355
Warning lamp ................................. 285
Warning message .......................... 354
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) .................366
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................365
Bar (definition) ............................... 364
Changing awheel .......................... 367
Characteristics .............................. 364
Checking ........................................ 345
Definition of terms .........................364
Direction of rotatio n...................... 367
Display message ............................ 269
Distributio nofthe vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................367
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) .............................................. .364
DOT (Department of
Transportation) (definition) ............365 GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition)
..................................... 365
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 365
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) (definition) .........................365
Important safety notes ..................344
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ......365
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ...........365
Labeling (overview )........................ 361
Load bearing index (definition) ......366
Load index ..................................... 363
Load index (definition) ...................365
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 365
Maximum load on a tire (definition) 366
Maximum permissible tire
pressure (definition) ....................... 366
Maximum tire loa d......................... 363
Maximum tire load (definition) .......366
MOExtended tires ..........................346
Optional equipment weight
(definition) ..................................... 366
PSI (pounds per square inch)
(definition) ..................................... 366
Replacing ....................................... 367
Service life ..................................... 346
Sidewall (definition) .......................366
Speed rating (definition) ................365
Storing ........................................... 367
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 364
Temperature .................................. 360
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 366
Tire bea d(definition) ...................... 366
Tire pressure (definition) ................366
Tire pressures (recommended )...... 365
Tire size (data) ............................... 372
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 361
Tire tread ....................................... 345
Tire tread (definition) .....................366
Total load limit (definition) .............367
Traction ......................................... 360
Traction (definition) .......................366
Trea dwear ..................................... 36018
Index
Protection of the environment
General notes
H
Environmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of
comprehensive environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
that form the basis of our existence on this
planet to be used sparingly and in a manner
that takes the requirements of both nature
and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an
environmentally responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tire wear are affected
by these factors:
R operating conditions of your vehicle
R your personal driving style
You can influence both factors. You should
bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
R avoid short trips as these increase fuel
consumption.
R always make sure that the tire pressures
are correct.
R do not carry any unnecessary weight.
R remove roof racks once you no longer need
them.
R a regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
R always have service work 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 0001of its maximum engine speed.
R switch off the engine in stationary traffic.
R keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel
consumption. Environmental concerns and
recommendations
Wherever the operating instructions require
you to dispose of materials, first try to
regenerate or re-use them. Observe the
relevant environmental rules and regulations
when disposing of materials. In this way you
will help to protect the environment. Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
H
Environmental note
Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned major
assemblies and parts which are of the same
quality as new parts. They are covered by the
same Limited Warranty entitlements as new
parts.
! Air bags and Emergency Tensioning
Devices, 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 cockpit
R instrument cluster
R center console
Do not install accessories such as audio
systems in these areas. Do not carry out
repairs or welding. You could impair the
operating efficiency of the restraint
systems. Introduction
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Have aftermarke
taccessories installed at
a qualified specialist workshop.
You could jeopardize the operating safety of
your vehicle if you use parts, tires and wheels
as well as accessories relevant to safety
which have not bee napproved by Mercedes.
This could lead to malfunctions in safety-
relevant systems, e.g. the brake system .Use
only genuine Mercedes-Benz parts or parts of
equal quality. Only use tires, wheels and
accessories that have been specifically
approved for your vehicle.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts are subject to
strict quality control. Every part has been
specifically developed, manufactured or
selected for and adapted to Mercedes-Benz
vehicles. Only genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
should therefore be used.
More than 300,000 different genuine
Mercedes-Benz parts are available for
Mercedes-Benz models.
All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers
maintain a supply of genuine Mercedes-Benz
parts for necessary service and repair work.
In addition, strategically located parts
delivery centers provide quick and reliable
parts service.
Always specify the vehicle identification
number (VIN) (Y page 382) and the engine
number (Y page 383) when ordering genuine
Mercedes-Benz parts. Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment
This Operator's Manual describes all models
and all standard and optional equipment of
your vehicle available at the time of going to
print. Country-specific differences are
possible.B ear in mind that your vehicle may
not feature all functions described here. This
also applies to safety-relevant systems and
functions. The equipment in your vehicle may
therefore differ from that shown in the
descriptions and illustrations. The original purchase agreement lists all
systems installed in your vehicle.
Should you have any questions concerning
equipment and operation, please consult an
authorized Mercedes-BenzC
enter.
The Operator's Manual and Maintenance
Booklet are important documents and should
be kept in the vehicle. Service and vehicle operation
Service and literature
Your vehicle is covered under the terms of the
warranties printed in the Service and
Warranty Information booklet. Your
authorized Mercedes-BenzC enter will
exchange or repair any defective parts
originally installed in the vehicle in
accordance with the term softhe following
warranties:
R New Vehicle Limited Warranty
R Emission Systems Warranty
R Emission Performance Warranty
R California, Connecticut, Maine,
Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania,
Rhode Island and Vermont Emission
Control Systems Warranty
R State warranty enforcement laws (lemon
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