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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Tyre pressure loss warning
General notes ................................ 384
Important safety notes .................. 384
Restarting ...................................... 385
Tyre pressure monitor
Checking the tyre pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 382
Function/note s............................. 381
General notes ................................ 381
Important safety notes .................. 381
Radio type approval for the tyre
pressure monitor ........................... 384
Restarting ...................................... 383
Warning lamp ................................. 310
Warning message .......................... 383
Tyres
Changing a whee l.......................... 385
Checking ........................................ 377
Direction of rotation ...................... 386
Display message ............................ 293
Important safety notes .................. 376
MOExtended tyre s......................... 378
Replacing ....................................... 386
Service life ..................................... 377
Storing ........................................... 386
Summer tyres in winter ................. 378
Tyre size (data ).............................. 391
Tyre tread ...................................... 377
Wheel and tyre combinations ........ 393
see Flat tyre U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking ....................... 93
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 91 V
Vanity mirror (in sun visor) .............. 321
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 25
Data acquisition ............................... 26
Display message ............................ 295
Electronics ..................................... 400
Equipment ....................................... 23
Implied warranty .............................. 26
Individual settings .......................... 257 Leaving parked up ......................... 181
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 93
Locking (key) ................................... 85
Lowering ........................................ 391
Operating safety .............................. 23
Pulling away ................................... 162
Raising ........................................... 387
Registration ..................................... 25
Securing from rolling away ............ 387
Towing away .................................. 367
Transporting .................................. 370
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 93
Unlocking (key) ................................ 85
Vehicle data ................................... 408
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 408
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 93
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 402
Vehicle level
Active Body Control ABC ............... 204
Display message ............................ 285
Vehicle maintenance
see ASSYST PLUS
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 355
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 253
VIN ...................................................... 402 W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 302
Brakes ........................................... 301
Distance warning signal ................. 309
ESP ®
.............................................. 304
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 305
LIM (cruise control )........................ 186
LIM (DISTRONIC PLUS) .................. 193
LIM (variable SPEEDTRONIC) ......... 189
Overview .......................................... 33
Parking brake ................................ 306
PASSENGER AIR BAG ...................... 43
Reserve fuel ................................... 307
Seat belt ........................................ 300
Steering ......................................... 311
Tyre pressure monitor ................... 310
Warning triangle ................................ 35420
Index
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 298
Wheel and tyre combinations
see Tyres
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 391
Wheel chock ...................................... 387
Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 385
Changing/replacing ....................... 386
Checking ........................................ 377
Cleaning ......................................... 346
Cleaning (warning) ........................ .386
Fitting a new wheel ........................ 390
Fitting a wheel ............................... 386
Important safety notes .................. 376
Removing a wheel .......................... 390
Storing .......................................... .386
Tightening torque ........................... 391
Wheel size/tyre size ..................... .391
Windowbag
Operation ......................................... 51
Windows
Cleaning ......................................... 346
see Side windows
Windscreen
Demisting ...................................... 143
Infrared reflective .......................... 334
Windscreen washer fluid
see Windscreen washer system
Windscreen washer system
Notes ............................................. 407
Topping up ..................................... 341
Windscreen wipers
Problem (malfunction) ................... 134
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 132
Switching on/off ........................... 131
Winter operation
Important safety notes .................. 378
Radiator cover ............................... 338
Slippery road surfaces ................... 185
Snow chains .................................. 379
Summer tyres ................................ 378
Winter tyres
Limiting the speed (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 262
M+S tyres ...................................... 378
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 347 Important safety notes .................. 132
Replacing ....................................... 132
Wooden trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) ................................................. .350
Workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop Index
21
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 sys-
tems.
Have accessories retrofitted at a qualified
specialist workshop.
You could jeopardise the operating safety of
your vehicle if you use parts, tyres and wheels
as well as accessories relevant to safety
which have not been approved by Mercedes. This could lead to malfunctions in safety-rel-
evant systems, e.g. the brake system. Use
only genuine Mercedes-Benz parts or parts of
equal quality. Only use tyres, wheels and
accessories that have been specifically
approved for your vehicle.
Mercedes-Benz tests genuine parts and con-
version parts and accessories that have been specifically approved for your vehicle for their
reliability, safety and suitability. Despite
ongoing market research, Mercedes-Benz is
unable to assess other parts. Mercedes-Benz therefore accepts no responsibility for the
use of such parts in Mercedes-Benz vehicles,even if they have been officially approved or
independently approved by a testing centre.
In Germany, certain parts are only officially
approved for installation or modification if
they comply with legal requirements. This
also applies to some other countries. All gen-
uine Mercedes-Benz parts meet the approval
requirements. The use of non-approved parts may invalidate the vehicle's general operating
permit.
This is the case:
R if they cause a change of the vehicle type
from that for which the vehicle's general
operating permit was granted
R if other road users could be endangered
R if the emission or noise levels are adversely
affected
Always specify the vehicle identification num- ber (VIN) when ordering genuine Mercedes-
Benz parts (Y page 402). Owner's Manual
Vehicle equipment
This Owner's Manual describes all models
and all standard and optional equipment
available for your vehicle at the time of pub-
lication of the Owner's Manual. Country-spe- cific differences are possible. Note that your
vehicle may not be fitted with all features
described. This is also the case for systems
and functions relevant to safety. Therefore,
the equipment on your vehicle may differ from
that in the descriptions and illustrations.
The original purchase contract documenta-
tion for your vehicle contains a list of all of the
systems in your vehicle.
Should you have any questions concerning
equipment and operation, please consult a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
The Owner's Manual and Service Booklet are important documents and should kept in the
vehicle. Operating safety
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If you do not have the prescribed service/
maintenance work or necessary repairs car-
ried out, this could result in malfunctions or
system failures. There is a risk of an accident. Always have the prescribed service/mainte-
nance work as well as necessary repairs car-
ried out at a qualified specialist workshop. 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. Introduction
23 Z
G
WARNING
Flammable material such as leaves, grass or
twigs may ignite if they come into contact with hot parts of the exhaust system. There is a risk of fire.
When driving off road or on unpaved roads,
check the vehicle's underside regularly. In
particular, remove parts of plants or other
flammable materials which have become
trapped. In the case of damage, contact a
qualified specialist workshop. G
WARNING
Modifications to electronic components, their software as well as wiring could affect their
function and/or the operation of other net-
worked components. This could in particular
also be the case for systems relevant to
safety. They might not function properly any-
more and/or jeopardise the operational
safety of the vehicle. There is an increased
risk of an accident and injury.
Do not attempt to modify the wiring as well as
electronic components or their software.
Always have work on electrical and electronic components carried out at a qualified special-
ist workshop.
If you make any changes to the vehicle elec-
tronics, the general operating permit is ren-
dered invalid.
! There is a risk of damage to the vehicle if:
R the vehicle becomes stuck, e.g. on a high
kerb or an unpaved road
R you drive too fast over an obstacle, e.g. a
kerb or a pothole in the road
R a heavy object strikes the underbody or
parts of the chassis
In situations like this, the body, the under-
body, chassis parts, wheels or tyres could
be damaged without the damage being visi-
ble. Components damaged in this way can
unexpectedly fail or, in the case of an acci-
dent, no longer withstand the strain they
are designed for. If the underbody panelling is damaged,
combustible materials such as leaves,
grass or twigs can gather between the
underbody and the underbody panelling. If
these materials come in contact with hot
parts of the exhaust system, they can catch fire.
In such situations, have the vehicle
checked and repaired immediately at a
qualified specialist workshop. If, upon con-
tinuing your journey, you notice that driving
safety is impaired, pull over and stop the
vehicle immediately, paying attention to
road and traffic conditions. In such cases,
consult a qualified specialist workshop. Declarations of conformity
Wireless vehicle components The following information applies to all com-
ponents of the vehicle and the information
systems and communication devices integra-
ted into the vehicle which receive and/or
transmit radio waves:
The components of this vehicle that receive
and/or transmit radio waves are compliant
with the basic requirements and all other rel- evant conditions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
You can obtain further information from any
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Electromagnetic compatibility The electromagnetic compatibility of the vehi-
cle components has been checked and certi-fied according to the currently valid version of
Regulation ECE-R 10. Diagnostics connection
The diagnostics connection is only intended
for the connection of diagnostic equipment at a qualified specialist workshop. 24
Introduction
Implied warranty
! Follow the instructions in this manual
about the proper operation of your vehicle
as well as about possible vehicle damage.
Damage to your vehicle that arises from
culpable contraventions against these
instructions are not covered either by
Mercedes-Benz implied warranty or by the
New or Used-Vehicle Warranty. Data stored in the vehicle
A wide range of electronic components in
your vehicle contain data memories.
These data memories temporarily or perma-
nently store technical information about:
R the vehicle's operating state
R events
R faults
In general, this technical information docu-
ments the state of a component, a module, a
system or the surroundings.
These include, for example:
R operating conditions of system compo-
nents, e.g. fluid levels
R the vehicle's status messages and those of
its individual components, e.g. number of
wheel revolutions/speed, deceleration in
movement, lateral acceleration, accelera-
tor pedal position
R malfunctions and defects in important sys-
tem components, e.g. lights, brakes
R vehicle reactions and operating conditions
in special driving situations, e.g. airbag
deployment, intervention of stability con-
trol systems
R ambient conditions, e.g. outside tempera-
ture This data is of an exclusively technical nature
and can be used to:
R assist in recognising and rectifying faults
and defects
R analyse vehicle functions, e.g. after an acci-
dent
R optimise vehicle functions
The data cannot be used to trace the vehicle's movements.
When your vehicle is serviced, technical infor-
mation can be read from the event data mem- ory and fault data memory.
Services include, for example:
R repair services
R service processes
R warranty events
R quality assurance
It is read by employees of the service network (including manufacturers) using special diag-
nostic testers. More detailed information is
obtained from it, if required.
After a fault has been rectified, the informa-
tion is deleted from the fault memory or is
continually overwritten.
When operating the vehicle, situations are
conceivable in which this technical data, in
connection with other information (if neces-
sary, under consultation with an authorised
expert), could be traced to a person.
Examples include:
R accident reports
R damage to the vehicle
R witness statements
Further additional functions that have been
contractually agreed upon with the customer
allow certain vehicle data to be conveyed by
the vehicle as well. The additional functions
include, for example, vehicle location in case of an emergency. 26
Introduction
Cockpit
................................................. 30
Instrument cluster ..............................32
Multifunction steering wheel .............34
Centre console .................................... 36
Overhead control panel ......................38
Door control panel .............................. 39
Rear seats ............................................ 40 29At a glance
Cockpit
Function Page
:
Steering wheel gearshift
paddles
172
;
Combination switch 126
=
Horn
?
Instrument cluster 32
A
DIRECT SELECT lever 167
B
Overhead control panel 38
C
Control panel for:
Ü
Lowering the rear
seat head restraints 110
u
Extending/retracting
the rear roller sunblind 322
Moving the seat-belt
extender forwards 46
PASSENGER AIRBAG indi-
cator lamp
43
Adjusts the brightness of
the instrument lighting and
the COMAND display
D
Climate control systems 136
E
Ignition lock 159
Start/Stop button 159 Function Page
F
Adjusts the steering wheel 114
Steering wheel heating 115
G
Cruise control lever 186
H
Electric parking brake 180
I
Diagnostics connection 24
J
Opens the bonnet 337
K
Light switch 124
L
Control panel for:
Activating Steering Assist
and Stop&Go Pilot
200
Activating Active Lane
Keeping Assist 236
Deactivating PARKTRONIC 209
Switching on 360° camera 221
Activating Night View
Assist 230
Switching on the head-up
display
25930
CockpitAt a glance