1, 2, 3 ...
4ETS see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 209
4MATIC off-road system ...................209
12 V socket
see Sockets
360° camera
Cleaning ......................................... 348
Function/notes ............................ .221 A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 266
Function/notes ................................ 70
Important safety notes .................... 70
Warning lamp ................................. 302
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 60
Activating/deactivating air-recir-
culation mode ................................... .145
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 139
Activating/deactivating Night
View Assist Plus
With spotlight function ................... 232
Active Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 259
Display message ............................ 287
Function/notes ............................ .233
Active Body Control (ABC)
Display message ............................ 286
Active Body Control ABC
Function/notes ............................ .204
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 259
Display message ............................ 287
Function/notes ............................ .236
Active light function ......................... 127
Active Light System
Display message ............................ 281 Active multicontour seat
.................. 111
Active Parking Assist
Detecting parking spaces .............. 213
Display message ............................ 288
Exiting a parking space .................. 215
Function/notes ............................ .212
Important safety notes .................. 212
Parking .......................................... 214
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 77
Adaptive Brake Assist
Function/notes ................................ 74
Adaptive brake lights .......................... 75
Adaptive Damping System (ADS) ..... 208
Adaptive Highbeam Assist PLUS
Display messages .......................... 281
Function/notes ............................ .128
Switching on/off ........................... 129
Additional speedometer ................... 262
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 406
Air pressure
see Tyre pressure
Air vents
Glove compartment ....................... 155
Important safety notes .................. 154
Rear ............................................... 156
Setting .......................................... .154
Setting the centre air vents ........... 155
Setting the side air vents .............. .155
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Airbag
Introduction ..................................... 48
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 43
Airbags
Display message ............................ 278
Front airbag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 50
Important safety guidelines ............. 48
Kneebag .......................................... .50
Sidebag ............................................ 50
Triggering ......................................... 57
Windowba g...................................... 51
AIRMATIC
Display message ............................ 285
Function/note s............................. 207 4
Index
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EASY-ENTRY feature Function/notes ............................ .116
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 117
Function/notes ............................ .116
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 269
Function/notes ................................ 77
ECO display
Function/notes ............................ .182
On-board computer ....................... 248
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 164
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 163
Climate control .............................. 139
Deactivating/activating ................. 164
General information ....................... 163
Important safety notes .................. 163
Introduction ................................... 162
Electrical fuses
see Fuses
Electromagnetic compatibility
Declaration of conformity ................ 24
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 60
Emergency key
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 93
Emergency key element
Function/notes ................................ 87
Inserting .......................................... 87
Locking vehicle ................................ 93
Removing ......................................... 87
Emergency release
Driver's door ................................... .93
Emergency unlocking
Vehicle ............................................ .93
Engine
Display message ............................ 282
ECO start/stop function ................ 162
Engine number .............................. .402
Jump-starting ................................. 364
Running irregularl y......................... 166 Starting problems .......................... 166
Starting the engine with the key .... 161
Starting with the Start/Stop but-
ton ................................................. 162
Stopping ........................................ 179
Switching off with the Start/Stop
button ............................................ 179
Switching off with the vehicle key .. 179
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 370
Warning lamp (engine diagnos-
tics) ............................................... 307
Engine electronics
Notes ............................................. 400
Problem (fault) ............................... 166
Engine oil
Additives ........................................ 406
Checking the oil level ..................... 338
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 338
Checking the oil level using the
on-board computer ........................ 339
Display message ............................ 284
Filling capacity ............................... 405
Notes about oil grade s................... 405
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 338
Temperature (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 263
Topping up ..................................... 340
Viscosity ........................................ 406
Environmental protection
Returning an end-of-life vehicle ....... 22
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
Activating/deactivating ................... 76
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 264
Characteristics ................................. 76
Deactivating/activating ................. 257
Display message ............................ 266
ETS/4ETS ........................................ 75
Function/note s................................ 75
General notes .................................. 75
Important safety guidelines ............. 75
Warning lamp ................................. 304
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 75
Exhaust
see Exhaust pipe 10
Index
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Occupant safety Automatic measures after an acci-
dent .................................................60
Children in the vehicle .................... .60
Important safety notes .................... 43
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 69
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 59
Odometer
see Total distance recorder
see Trip meter
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu .....................................2 63
Assistance graphic menu .............. .256
Assistance menu ........................... 257
Display messages .......................... 265
Displaying a service message ....... .342
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 198
Factory settings ............................ .263
Head-up displa y............................. 245
Important safety notes .................. 242
Instrument cluster menu ............... 261
Light menu ..................................... 260
Media menu ................................... 252
Menu overview .............................. 247
Message memory .......................... 265
Navigation menu ............................ 249
Operating the TV ............................ 254
Operating video DVD ..................... 253
Operation ....................................... 243
Radio menu ................................... 251
Service menu ................................. 256
Settings menu ............................... 257
Standard display ............................ 247
Telephone menu ............................ 254
Trip menu ...................................... 247
Vehicle menu ................................. 262
Operating instructions
Vehicle equipment ........................... 23
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 24
Important safety note ...................... 23
Operating system
see On-board computer Outside temperature display
........... 243
Overhead control panel ...................... 38
Owner's Manual
Overview .......................................... 23 P
Paint code .......................................... 402
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 345
Panic alarm .......................................... 42
Panorama roof ................................... 102
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 178
Parking brake ................................ 180
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 119
Reversing camera .......................... 217
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist ..................... 212
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking assistance
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 269
Electric parking brake .................... 180
Warning lamp ................................. 306
Parking lamps
Display message ............................ 280
Switching on/of f........................... 126
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 211
Driving system ............................... 209
Function/note s............................. 209
Important safety notes .................. 209
Problem (fault) ............................... 212
Sensor range ................................. 209
Warning display ............................. 210
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Indicator lamps ................................ 43
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamp
Problem (malfunction) ................... 278
Pedestrian protection
Active bonnet (pedestrian protec-tion) ............................................... 336 Index
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Restraint system
Display messag e............................ 275
Introduction ..................................... 42
Warning lamp ................................. 306
Warning lamp (function) ................... 43
Rev counter ........................................ 242
Reversing camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 347
Function/note s............................. 217
Switching on/of f........................... 218
Reversing feature
Side windows ................................... 99
Reversing function
Boot lid ............................................ 94
Roller sunblind ............................... 102
Reversing lamp (display message) .. 281
ROAD SURFACE SCAN ....................... 206
Roller sunblind
Panorama roof ............................... 102
Rear window .................................. 322
Roller sunblind of the panorama
roof
Opening and closing ...................... 103
Operating ....................................... 102
Resetting ....................................... 103
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 351
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 408S
Safety Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation system .............. 51
Child restraint systems .................... 61
Children in the vehicle ..................... 60
see Operating safety
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
Seat
Seat backrest display message ..... 297
Seat belt
Correct usage .................................. 45
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ......................... 47
Cleaning ......................................... 351
Display message ............................ 274 Fastening ......................................... 46
Important safety guidelines ............. 44
Introduction ..................................... 44
Rear seat belt status indicator ......... 48
Releasing ......................................... 47
Warning lamp ................................. 300
Warning lamp (function) ................... 47
Seating
Seating comfort packag e............... 111
Seating comfort package ................. 111
Seats
Active multicontour seat ................ 111
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 108
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 111
Adjusting the head restraint .......... 109
Cleaning the cover ......................... 350
Correct driver's seat position ........ 106
EASY-ENTRY/EXIT system ............. 116
Folding the backrests forward/
back ............................................... 110
Important safety notes .................. 107
Seat heating .................................. 111
Seat heating problem .................... 113
Seat ventilation .............................. 113
Seat ventilation problem ................ 114
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 120
Switching seat heating on/of f....... 111
Switching the seat ventilation on/ off .................................................. 113
Section
Wheels and tyres ........................... 376
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 350
see Automatic transmission
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 347
Service
see ASSYST PLUS
Service Centre
see Qualified specialist workshop
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 256
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 406
Coolant (engine) ............................ 406
Engine oil ....................................... 405
Fuel ................................................ 403 Index
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Stowage net ................................... 317
Stowage well beneath the boot
floor .................................................... 319
Summer tyres
In winter ........................................ 378
Sun visor ............................................ 321
Suspension tuning
Active Body Control ABC ............... 205
AIRMATIC ...................................... 208
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 264
Switching the auxiliary heating/
ventilation
On/off ........................................... 149 T
Tail lamps Display message ............................ 280
see Lights
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 402
Information .................................... 400
Tyres/wheels ................................. 391
Vehicle data ................................... 408
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 255
Display message ............................ 298
Introduction ................................... 254
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 254
Number from the phone book ........ 255
Redialling ....................................... 255
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 255
Telephone compartment ................ 316
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 242
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 263
Outside temperature ...................... 243
Setting (climate control )................ 142
TEMPOMAT
Function/note s............................. 186
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 357
Top Tether ............................................ 62
Total distance recorder .................... 247
Tow-away protection
Activating ......................................... 81
Deactivating ..................................... 81
Function ........................................... 81 Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 370
Important safety notes .................. 367
Towing
Important safety notes .................. 367
Notes for 4MATIC vehicles ............ 370
With the rear axle raised ................ 369
Towing away
Fitting the towing ey e.................... 369
Removing the towing eye ............... 369
With both axles on the ground ....... 369
Towing eye ......................................... 355
Traffic Sign Assist
Activating ....................................... 228
Activating/deactivating the warn-ing function .................................... 258
Display message ............................ 289
Function/note s............................. 227
Important safety notes .................. 228
Instrument cluster display ............. 228
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transporting the vehicle .................. 370
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 350
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 248
Trip meter
Calling up ....................................... 247
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 249
Turn signals
Switching on/of f........................... 126
TV
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 254
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 400
Installation ..................................... 400
Transmission output (maximum) .... 400
Windscreen (infrared reflective) ..... 334
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
Tyre pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 381
Display message ............................ 293
Important safety notes .................. 381
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 359
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 359
Recommended ............................... 380 Index
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G
WARNING
Unsuitable footwear can hinder correct usage of the pedals, e.g.:
R shoes with thick soles
R shoes with high heels
R slippers
There is a risk of an accident.
Wear suitable footwear to ensure correct
usage of the pedals. G
WARNING
If you switch off the ignition while driving,
safety-relevant functions are only available
with limitations, or not at all. This could affect, for example, the power steering and the brake
boosting effect. You will require considerably
more effort to steer and brake. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not switch off the ignition while driving. G
WARNING
If the parking brake has not been fully
released when driving, the parking brake can:
R overheat and cause a fire
R lose its hold function.
There is a risk of fire and an accident. Release
the parking brake fully before driving off.
! Warm up the engine quickly. Do not use
the engine's full performance until it has
reached operating temperature.
Only set the automatic transmission to the
respective drive positions when the vehicle
is stationary.
Where possible, avoid spinning the drive
wheels when pulling away on slippery
roads. Otherwise, you could damage the
drive train.
! AMG vehicles:
at low engine oil temper-
atures (below +20 †), the maximum
engine speed is restricted in order to pro-
tect the engine. To protect the engine and
maintain smooth engine operation, avoid driving at full throttle when the engine is
cold. Key positions
Key g
To remove the key
1 Power supply for some consumers, such
as the windscreen wipers
2 Ignition (power supply for all consumers)
and drive position
3 To start the engine
If the key does not belong to the vehicle, it can still be turned in the ignition lock. However,
the ignition will not be switched on. The
engine cannot be started.
Start/Stop button General notes
All vehicles are equipped with a removable
Start/Stop button.
The Start/Stop button must be inserted in the
ignition lock and the key must be in the vehi-
cle.
When you insert the Start/Stop button into
the ignition lock, the system needs approx-
imately two seconds recognition time. You
can then use the Start/Stop button.
Pressing the Start/Stop button several times in succession corresponds to the different
key positions in the ignition lock. This is only
the case if you are not depressing the brake
pedal. Driving
159Driving and parking Z
Problems with the transmission
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions The transmission has
problems shifting gear. The transmission is losing oil.
X Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist work-
shop immediately. 7G-TRONIC:
The acceleration ability
is deteriorating.
The transmission no
longer changes gear.
The transmission is in emergency mode.
It is only possible to shift into
secondgear and reverse gear.
X Stop.
X Shift the transmission to position P.
X Switch off the engine.
X Wait at least ten seconds before restarting the engine.
X Shift the transmission to position Dor R.
X Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist work-
shop immediately. 9G-TRONIC:
The acceleration ability
is deteriorating.
The transmission no
longer changes gear.
The transmission is in emergency mode.
It is only partly possible to engage the gears or the transmission is
in position N.
X Stop.
X Shift the transmission to position P.
X Switch off the engine.
X Wait at least ten seconds before restarting the engine.
X Shift the transmission to position Dor R.
X Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist work-
shop immediately. Refuelling
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Fuel is highly flammable. If you handle fuel
incorrectly, there is a risk of fire and explo-
sion.
You must avoid fire, naked flames, creating
sparks and smoking. Switch off the engine
and, if applicable, the auxiliary heating before refuelling. G
WARNING
Fuels are poisonous and hazardous to health. There is a danger of injury.
Do not swallow fuel or let it come into contact
with skin, eyes or clothing. Do not inhale fuel
vapours. Keep fuels out of the reach of chil-
dren. Refuelling
175Driving and parking
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X
Press ato confirm.
X Press the :or9 button to select the
Limit speed (winter tyres)
Limit speed (winter tyres) function.
You will see the current setting.
X Press ato confirm.
X Press the :or9 button to adjust
permanent SPEEDTRONIC in increments of
ten (240 km/h 240 km/h to160 km/h
160 km/h). The Off
Offset-
ting switches permanent SPEEDTRONIC
off.
X Press the abutton to store the entry.
For further information on permanent SPEED- TRONIC (Y page 191).
Restoring the factory settings X
Use ò on the steering wheel to call up
the list of menus.
X Press the :or9 button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Settings Settingsmenu.
X Confirm by pressing aon the steering
wheel.
X Press the :or9 button to select the
Factory settings
Factory settings submenu.
X Press ato confirm.
The Reset all settings? Reset all settings? message
appears.
X Press the :or9 button to select No
No
or Yes
Yes.
X Press the abutton to confirm the selec-
tion.
If you have selected Yes Yes, the multifunction
display shows a confirmation message.
For safety reasons, not all functions are reset: the Limit
Limit speed
speed (winter
(winter tyres)
tyres) function
in permanent SPEEDTRONIC can only be set
in the Vehicle
Vehicle submenu. AMG menu in AMG vehicles
AMG displays :
Digital speedometer
; Gear indicator
= Upshift indicator
? Transmission fluid temperature
A Engine oil temperature
X Use ò on the steering wheel to call up
the list of menus.
X Press the :or9 button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the AMG
AMGmenu.
X Confirm by pressing aon the steering
wheel.
Upshift indicator UP
UP= indicates that the
engine has reached the overrevving range
when in the manual drive program. Upshift
indicator UP UP= fades out other messages
until you have shifted up.
If the engine oil temperature is below 71 †,
the symbol in oil temperature display Ais
shown in blue. Avoid using the full output of
the engine during this time.
If the transmission fluid temperature is below
50 †, the symbol in oil temperature dis-
play ?is shown in blue. Avoid using the full
output of the engine during this time. Menus and submenus
263On-board computer and displays Z