1, 2, 3 ...
115 V socket ...................................... 189
12 V socket see Sockets
4ETS (Electronic Traction System)
Function/notes ................................ 61
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 124A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message .................... 144, 146
Function/notes ................................ 60
Important safety notes ....................60
Warning lamp ................................. 160
Active Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 144
Display message ............................ 144
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 63
Adaptive brake lamps .........................61
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Display message ............................ 144
Additives (engine oil) ........................261
Address book see also Digital Operator's Manual 170
Air bags
Display message .................... 144, 151
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 42
Important safety notes ....................41
PASSENGER AIR BAG
OFF- indicator lamp ..........................44
Window curtain air bag ....................44
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
see Heating and air-conditioning system
Air filter (display message) ..............144
Air vents Rear ................................................. 94
Setting the center air vents .............94
Setting the side air vents .................94
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
All-wheel drive
Transfer case ................................. 129Ambient lighting
Setting the brightness (on-board
computer) ...................................... 144
Setting the color (on-board
computer) ...................................... 144
AMG menu (on-board computer) .....144
Anti-lock braking system see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-theft alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Approach/departure angle ..............106
Ashtray ............................................... 189
ASSYST service interval display Service messages ..........................204
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ...................64
Function .......................................... .64
Switching off the alarm ....................64
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 144
see Lights
Automatic car wash ..........................206
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) ...................................... 99
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) ............................99
Automatic transmission Automatic drive program ...............101
Display message ............................ 144
Drive position (ECO start/stop
function) ........................................ 100
Driving tips .................................... 101
Engaging drive position .................. 100
Engaging neutral ............................ 100
Engaging reverse gear ...................100
Engaging the park position ............100
Important safety notes ....................99
Manual drive program ....................101
Neutral (ECO start/stop function) .100
Overview .......................................... 99
Program selector button ................101
Pulling away ..................................... 98
Selector lever ................................ 100
Shift ranges ................................... 1014
Index
Sockets
Front-passenger footwell ...............189
Points to observe before use .........189
Trunk ............................................. 189
Soft top
Cleaning ......................................... 206
SOS
see mbrace
Spare fuses ........................................ 225
Spare wheel Mounting ....................................... 249
Notes/data .................................... 255
Spare wheel bracket at the rear ....213
Stainless-steel spare hub cap ........213
Specialist workshop ............................ 27
Special seat belt retractor .................. 51
Speed, controlling see Cruise control
Speedometer
In the Instrument cluster ...............142
Segments ...................................... 142
Selecting the unit of measurement 144
see Instrument cluster
SPEEDTRONIC
Display message ............................ 144
Selecting ........................................ 113
Variabl e......................................... 112
SRS
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Display message .................... 144, 149
Introduction ..................................... 40
Warning lamp ................................. 164
Warning lamp (function) ................... 40
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 144
Switching on/off .............................. 83
Starting the engine
Important safety notes ....................98
Steering (display message) ......144, 157
Steering wheel Adjusting (electrically) .....................79
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 143
Important safety notes ....................79
Paddle shifters ............................... 101Steering wheel heating
....................79
Storing settings (memory function) .. 79
Steering wheel (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 210
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........101
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 144
Stowage areas ................................... 185
Stowage compartments Armrest (under) ............................. 185
Center console .............................. 185
Cup holders ................................... 189
Display message) ........................... 144
Door stowage compartment ..........185
Glove box ...................................... .185
Important safety information .........185
Summer tires ..................................... 230
Supplemental Restraint System see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Surround lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 144
Suspension tuning SETUP (on-board computer) ..........144
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................... 94
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............64
Systems settings (COMAND) see also Digital Operator's Manual 170 T
Tachometer ........................................ 142
Tailgate Display message ............................ 144
Opening dimensions ......................264
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 144
see Lights
Tank content
Fuel gauge ..................................... 142
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 258
Tires ............................................... 253
Tires/wheels ................................. 253
Trailer loads ................................... 266
Vehicle data ................................... 264
Wheels ........................................... 25316
Index
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 193
Emergency call .............................. 190
Important safety notes ..................189
MB info call button ........................192
Roadside Assistance button ..........191
Self-test ......................................... 190
System .......................................... 190
Telephone
Accepting a call ............................. 144
Display message ............................ 144
Number from the phone book ....... .144
Redialing ........................................ 144
Rejecting/ending a call .................144
see also Digital Operator's Manual 170
Telephone compartment ..................185
Temperature Coolant .......................................... 142
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 144
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 144
Outside temperature ..................... .142
Theft deterrent systems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) .........64
Immobilizer ...................................... 63
Tilt/sliding sunroof
see Sliding sunroof
Time
see separate operating instructions
Timing (RACETIMER) .........................144
Tire pressure Calling up (on-board computer) .....234
Checking manually ........................234
Display message .................... 144, 155
Maximum ....................................... 233
Notes ............................................. 232
Recommended ............................... 230
Table (single tires) .........................231
Tire pressure monitoring system
Checking the tire pressure
electronically ................................. 236
Function/notes ............................. 234
Restarting ...................................... 236
Warning lamp ................................. 167
Warning message .......................... 236
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) .................248
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................247Bar (definition)
............................... 247
Changing a wheel .......................... 249
Characteristics .............................. 246
Checking ........................................ 229
Definition of terms .........................247
Direction of rotatio n...................... 250
Display message .................... 144, 155
Distribution of the vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................249
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) .............................................. .246
DOT (Department of
Transportation) (definition) ............247
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 247
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 247
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 247
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) (definition) .........................248
Important safety notes ..................228
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ......247
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ...........248
Labeling (overview )........................ 243
Load bearing index (definition) ......249
Load index ..................................... 245
Load index (definition) ...................248
M+S tires ....................................... 230
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 248
Maximum load on a tire (definition) 248
Maximum permissible tire
pressure (definition) ....................... 248
Maximum tire loa d......................... 246
Maximum tire load (definition) .......248
Optional equipment weight
(definition) ..................................... 249
PSI (pounds per square inch)
(definition) ..................................... 248
Replacing ....................................... 249
Service life ..................................... 230
Sidewall (definition) .......................249
Speed rating (definition) ................247
Storing ........................................... 250
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 247 Index
17
In the event that the engine cannot be
started when the starter battery is fully
charged, the immobilizer may be faulty.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center or call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the
USA) or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada). ATA (anti-theft alarm system)
X
To arm: lock the vehicle with the
SmartKey.
Indicator lamp :flashes. The alarm
system is armed after approximately
15 seconds.
X To deactivate: unlock the vehicle with the
SmartKey.
i If you then do not open a door or the rear
door, the alarm system switches back on
again after approximately 40 seconds.
X To stop the alarm: insert the SmartKey
into the ignition lock.
The alarm is switched off.
or
X Press the %or& button on the
SmartKey.
The alarm is switched off.
A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the
alarm system is armed and you open:
R a door
R a door using the mechanical key
R the rear door
R the hood The alarm is also triggered if:
R
the position of the vehicle is changed.
R a window is smashed.
The alarm is not switched off, even if you
close the open door that has triggered it,
for example.
i If the alarm stays on for more than
30 seconds, the Tele Aid system
automatically initiates a call to the
Customer Assistance center. The mbrace
emergency call system initiates the call if:
R you have subscribed to the Tele Aid
service.
R the Tele Aid service has been activated
properly.
R the required mobile phone, power supply
and GPS are available. 64
Theft deterrent locking systemSafety
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children or animals unattended in the
vehicle. Always keep the SmartKey out of
reach of children. :
& To lock the vehicle
; % To unlock the vehicle
X To unlock centrally: press the%
button.
If you do not open the vehicle within
approximately 40 seconds of unlocking:
R the vehicle is locked again.
R the theft deterrent locking system is
armed again.
X To lock centrally: press the&button.
The SmartKey centrally locks/unlocks:
R the doors
R the rear door
R the fuel filler flap
i When unlocking, the turn signals flash
once. When locking, they flash three times.
You can also set an audible signal to confirm
that the vehicle has been locked. The audible
signal can be activated and deactivated using
the on-board computer (Y page 144).
When it is dark, the surround lighting also
comes on if it is activated in the on-board
computer (Y page 144). Changing the settings of the locking
system
You can find information about this in the
Digital Operator's Manual. Mechanical key
General notes If the vehicle can no longer be unlocked with
the SmartKey, use the mechanical key.
If you use the mechanical key to unlock and
open the driver's door or the rear door, the
anti-theft alarm system will be triggered
(Y
page 64).
X To end the alarm: insert the SmartKey into
the ignition lock.
Removing the mechanical key X
Push release catch :in the direction of
the arrow and at the same time remove
mechanical key ;from the SmartKey. SmartKey battery
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Batteries contain toxic and corrosive
substances. If batteries are swallowed, it can
result in severe health problems. There is a
risk of fatal injury. SmartKey
67Opening and closing
Z