
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Function/notes ................................ 15
Anti-lock Brake System
see ABS
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Automatic climate control ..................18
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) ...................................... 23
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) ............................22
Automatic transmission Progra mselecto rbutton .................. 21 B
Battery Charging .......................................... 38
High-voltage battery charg elevel
(COMAND )....................................... 29
Jump-starting ................................... 39
Notes ............................................... 38
see High-voltag ebattery
Battery (vehicle)
Display message .............................. 33
Brakes
Warning lamp ................................... 34
Brake system
see RBS C
Climate control Refrigerant ....................................... 46
Refrigerant filling capacity ...............47
COMAND
Fuel consumption ............................ 31
Generated electricity .......................31
High-voltage battery charg elevel .... 29
Overview .......................................... 28
Consumption statistics
(COMAND)
see Fuel consumption
Cruise control ...................................... 16 D
Data see Technical data
Display messages
Calling up (on-board computer) .......32
General notes .................................. 31
Hiding (on-board computer) .............31
DISTRONIC PLUS
Function/notes ................................ 16
Driving safety systems
see ABS
see RBS
Driving systems
Cruise control .................................. 16
DISTRONI CPLUS ............................. 16
Driving tips
Brakes ............................................. 26
General ............................................ 25
Points to remember .........................20 E
ECO start/stop function .....................22
Electric motor Power displa y.................................. 28
Electric motor power display .............28
Engine see Internal combustion engine
Engine oil ............................................. 46
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) Warning lamp ................................... 35
Exhaustive discharging (high-
voltage battery) ................................... 38
Extended overrun mode .....................23 G
Generated electricity (COMAND) .......31
Gliding see Extended overru nmode
see Overrun mode 4
Index

H
High voltage see Safety notes
High-voltage battery
Charge level (COMAND) ................... 29
Charging .......................................... 38
Charging (on-board computer) .........29
Exhaustive discharging ....................38
General safety notes ........................15
High-voltage battery charge level
(COMAND) ............................................ 29
Hybrid system Deactivated automatically ...............15
Overview .......................................... 10
READY indicator ............................... 21 I
Indicator COMAND displa y............................. 29
High-voltage battery charg elevel
(COMAND )....................................... 29
Multifunctio ndisplay ....................... 29
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 11
Power displa y.................................. 28
Internal combustion engine
Malfunction ...................................... 24
Starting ............................................ 21J
Jump-starting ....................................... 39L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps M
Message memory (on-board
computer) ............................................ 32
Messages see Warning and indicator lamps
Modifications to the vehicle ................. 7 O
On-board computer Message memory ............................ 32
Overview .......................................... 28
Operating mode
Boost function ................................. 26
Extended overru nmode ................... 23
Overru nmode .................................. 23
Stationary vehicle ............................ 26
Operating safety .................................... 7
Overrun mode ...................................... 23 P
Parking ................................................. 25
Program selector button ....................21
Protection of the environment ............. 7
Pulling away ......................................... 22 Q
Qualified specialist workshop .............. 7 R
RBS (Recuperative Brake System) Function/notes ................................ 15
Malfunction ...................................... 24
Warning lamp ................................... 34
READY indicator .................................. 21
Recharging statistics (COMAND) see Generated electricity
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system)
Important safety notes ....................46
Risk of fire
see Safety notes
Roof load (maximum) ..........................47 S
Safety see Operating safety
Safety notes ......................................... 14
Service products Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system) ............................................ 46
Specialist workshop .............................. 7 Index
5

Problem Possible causes/consequences and
M Solutions
ä
The yellow ESP ®
warning lamp
flashes while the
vehicle is in
motion. G
Risk of accident
ESP ®
, traction control or ABS has intervened because there is a
risk of skidding or at least one wheel has started to spin.
Cruise control or DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated.
X When pulling away, only depress the accelerator pedal as far as
necessary.
X Release the accelerator pedal while the vehicle is in motion.
X Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions.
X Do not deactivate ESP ®
.
Exceptions (see vehicle Operator's Manual). The warning and
indicator lamps do not
light up in the
instrument cluster after
switching on the
ignition. The 12V battery is discharged.
X
Jump-start your vehicle with the help of a second vehicle
(Y page 39).
or
X Charge the 12V battery (Y page 38).
or
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
35On-board computer and displays Z

Useful information
..............................38
Batteries .............................................. 38
Jump-starting ...................................... 39
Towing .................................................. 39 37Breakdown assistance

Jump-starting
i For information about jump-starting, see
the vehicle Operator's Manual.
If jump-starting was used to start your
vehicle, electric drive mode may not be
available for approximately 30 minutes. Towing
Towing the vehicle with the rear axle
raised
Towing the vehicle with the rear axle raised
should only be carried out by professional
recovery companies.
When towing the vehicle with the rear axle
raised, observe the safety notes and
information in the vehicle Operator's Manual. Towing
avehicle with both axles on
the ground
Hybrid vehicles may no tbe towed away with
both axles on the ground.
Have the vehicle towed away by a
professional recovery company. The vehicle
may only be loaded up and transported or
towed away with the rear axle raised.
Only when towing the vehicle away from an
area of danger may it be towed with both
axles on the ground. In this case, the towing
distance must not be greater than 150 ft
(50 m) and must not exceed a towing speed
of 6 mph (10 km/h). Transporting the vehicle
Transportation of the vehicle only be carried
out by professional recovery companies.
When transporting the vehicle, observe the
important safety notes and information in the
vehicle Operator's Manual. Towing
39Breakdown assistance Z