Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ........ .80
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 80
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 80
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Anti-glare film .................................... 334
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Aquaplaning ....................................... 184
Armrest
Stowage compartment .................. 316
Ashtray ............................................... 322
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 256
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 257
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........ 342
Hiding a service message .............. 342
Notes ............................................. 342
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 342
Service message ............................ 342
Special service requirements ......... 343
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 80
Function ........................................... 80
Switching off the alarm .................... 80
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 259
Display message ............................ 285
Function/note s............................. 225
Authorised workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 281
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 164
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 163 Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation
Display message ............................ 278
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation system
Operation ......................................... 52
Problems ......................................... 56
System self-test ............................... 54
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 125
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 170
Automatic drive program ............... 172
Changing gear ............................... 170
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 167
Display message ............................ 295
Driving tips .................................... 170
Emergency running mode .............. 175
Engaging drive position .................. 169
Engaging neutral ............................ 168
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 168
Engaging reverse gear ................... 168
Engaging the park position ............ 168
Kickdown ....................................... 171
Manual drive progra m.................... 172
Manual drive program (AMG vehi-
cles) ............................................... 173
Overview ........................................ 167
Problem (fault) ............................... 175
Program selector button ................ 171
Pulling away ................................... 162
Starting the engine ........................ 161
Steering wheel gearshift paddle s... 172
Transmission position display ........ 169
Transmission positions .................. 170
Automatic transmission emer-
gency running mode ......................... 175
Auxiliary heating
Display message ............................ 297
Auxiliary heating/ventilation
Heater booster function ................. 152
Important safety notes .................. 148
Problem (display message) ............ 154
Remote control .............................. 150
Setting the departure time ............. 151
Switching on/off (on the centre
console) ......................................... 149 Index
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Care
360° camera ................................ .348
Automatic car wash ....................... 343
Carpets .......................................... 351
Display .......................................... .349
Exhaust pipe .................................. 348
Exterior lighting ............................ .347
Gear or selector lever .................... 350
High-pressure cleaner .................... 345
Interior .......................................... .349
Matt paintwork .............................. 346
Night View Assist Plus ................... 349
Notes ............................................. 343
Paint .............................................. 345
Plastic trim ................................... .349
Reversing camera .......................... 347
Roof lining ...................................... 351
Seat belt ........................................ 351
Seat cover ..................................... 350
Sensors ......................................... 347
Steering wheel ............................... 350
Trim pieces ................................... .350
Washing by hand ........................... 345
Wheels .......................................... .346
Windows ........................................ 346
Wiper blades .................................. 347
Wooden trim .................................. 350
CD player/CD changer(on-board
computer) .......................................... 253
Central locking
Locking/unlocking (key ).................. 85
Centre console
Overview .......................................... 36
Stowage space .............................. 315
Centre console in the rear com-
partment
Stowage compartment .................. 317
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 64
ISOFIX .............................................. 62
On the front-passenger sea t............ 63
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 64
Recommendations ........................... 67
Suitable positions ............................ 65
Top Tether ....................................... 62
Children
In the vehicle ................................... 60
Restraint systems ............................ 61 Cigarette lighter
................................ 322
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ........................... 347
Climate control
Automatic air conditioning ............. 137
Auxiliary heating/ventilation .......... 148
Controlling automaticall y............... 141
Convenience opening/closing
(air-recirculation mode) ................. 145
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 139
Demisting the windows .................. 143
Demisting the windscreen ............. 143
ECO start/stop function ................ 138
Important safety notes .................. 136
Indicator lamp ................................ 141
Ionisation ....................................... 148
Notes on using the automatic cli-
mate control .................................. 138
Overview of systems ...................... 136
Perfume atomizer .......................... 146
Problem with the rear window
heating .......................................... 145
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 141
Setting the air distribution ............. 142
Setting the air vents ...................... 154
Setting the airflow ......................... 143
Setting the climate mod e............... 142
Setting the temperature ................ 142
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/of f............................................ 145
Switching on/of f........................... 139
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 146
Switching the rear window heat-
ing on/of f...................................... 144
Switching the synchronisation
function on and off ........................ 143
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 30
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS
Activating/deactivating ................. 258
Display message ............................ 273
Operation/note s.............................. 72
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 349
Combination switch .......................... 126 Index
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Perfume atomizer
Operating ....................................... 146
Perfume vial ................................... 146
Problem (malfunction) ...................1 48
Petrol ................................................. .403
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 69
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) ................................................. .349
Power closing ...................................... 92
Power socket
Boot ............................................... 324
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occupant
protection)
Operation ......................................... 59
PRE-SAFE ®
(preventive occupant
safety system)
Display message ............................ 272
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake
Activating/deactivating ................. 258
Display message ............................ 273
Function/notes ................................ 77
Important safety notes .................... 78
Warning lamp ................................. 309
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS)
Operation ......................................... 59
Program selector button .................. 171
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 80
Immobiliser ...................................... 80
Interior motion sensor ..................... 81
Tow-away protectio n ........................81
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 22
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 162
General notes ................................ 162
Hill start assist ............................... 162 Q
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 25R
Radiator cover ................................... 338 Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 251
Radio-based vehicle components
Declaration of conformity ................ 24
Reading lamp ..................................... 130
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ..................... .156
Stowage compartment .................. 317
Rear foglamp
Display message ............................ 280
Switching on/off ........................... 125
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear seats
Overview .......................................... 40
Rear window blind ............................ 322
Rear window heating
Problem (fault) ............................... 145
Switching on/off ........................... 144
Rear-compartment seat belt sta-
tus indicator ........................................ 48
Rear-view mirror
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ....... .119
Dipping (manual )........................... 117
Recuperation display ........................ 247
Refuelling
Fuel gaug e....................................... 32
Important safety notes .................. 175
Refuelling process ......................... 176
see Fuel
Remote control
Auxiliary heating/ventilation .......... 150
Changing the batteries (auxiliary
heating) ......................................... 152
Garage door opener ....................... 328
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 328
Replacing bulbs
General notes ................................ 131
Replacing the battery (auxiliary
heating remote control) .................... 152
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 284
Warning lamp ................................. 307
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 14616
Index
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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Automatic climate control panel
Vehicles with auxiliary heating
:
To set climate control to automatic, left (Y page 141)
; To set the temperature, left (Y page 142)
= To set the airflow, left (Y page 143)
? To activate/deactivate air-recirculation mode manually (Y page 145)
A To demist the windscreen (Y page 143)
B To call up the COMAND Online climate control menu (see the separate operating instruc-
tions)
To activate/deactivate the residual heat function (Y page 146)
C To switch the rear window heating on/off (Y page 144)
D To switch the auxiliary heating on/off (Y page 148)
E To set the airflow, right (Y page 143)
F To set the temperature, right (Y page 142)
G To set climate control to automatic, right (Y page 141) Overview of climate control systems
137Climate control
Vehicles without auxiliary heating
:
To set climate control to automatic, left (Y page 141)
; To set the temperature, left (Y page 142)
= To set the airflow, left (Y page 143)
? To activate/deactivate air-recirculation mode (Y page 145)
A To demist the windscreen (Y page 143)
B To call up the COMAND Online climate control menu (see the separate operating instruc-
tions)
C To switch the rear window heating on/off (Y page 144)
D To activate/deactivate cooling with air dehumidification (Y page 139)
To activate/deactivate the residual heat function (Y page 146)
E To set the airflow, right (Y page 143)
F To set the temperature, right (Y page 142)
G To set climate control to automatic, right (Y page 141)Notes on using the automatic climate
control
Automatic climate control Below, you can find a number of notes and
recommendations to help you use climate
control optimally.
R Activate climate control using the Ã
rocker switch. The indicator lamp in the
à rocker switch lights up.
R Set the temperature to 22 †. R
Only use the windscreen demisting func-
tion briefly until the windscreen is clear
again.
R Only use air-recirculation mode briefly, e.g.
if there are unpleasant outside odours or
when in a tunnel. The windows could oth-
erwise mist up as no fresh air is drawn into
the vehicle in air-recirculation mode.
R Use the residual heat function if you want to
heat or ventilate the vehicle interior when
the ignition is switched off. The residual
heat function can only be activated or deac-
tivated with the ignition switched off. The 138
Overview of climate control systemsClimate control
residual heat function is deactivated when
the ignition is switched on.
ECO start/stop function During automatic engine switch-off, the cli-
mate control only operates at a reduced capa- city. If you require the full climate control out-
put, you can switch off the ECO start/stop
function by pressing the ECO button
(Y page 164). Operating the climate control system
Switching climate control on/off
General notes When the climate control is switched off, the
air supply and air circulation are also
switched off. The windows could mist up.
Therefore, only switch off climate control
briefly.
Switch on climate control primarily using theà rocker switch (Y page 141).
Activating/deactivating X
Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock (Y page 159).
X To activate (vehicles with auxiliary
heating): press the!rocker switch up
or down.
The COMAND Online climate control menu
opens.
X To activate (vehicles without auxiliary
heating): press thetrocker switch up
or down.
The COMAND Online climate control menu
opens.
X Activate climate control via the air-condi-
tioning setting bar in COMAND Online (see
the separate operating instructions). X
To deactivate (vehicles with auxiliary
heating): press the!rocker switch up
or down.
The COMAND Online climate control menu
opens.
X To deactivate (vehicles without auxili-
ary heating): press thetrocker switch
up or down.
The COMAND Online climate control menu
opens.
X Deactivate climate control via the air-con-
ditioning setting bar in COMAND Online
(see the separate operating instructions). Activating/deactivating the cooling
with air dehumidification function
General notes If you deactivate the "Cooling with air-dehu-
midification" function, the air inside the vehi-
cle will not be cooled. The air inside the vehi-
cle will also not be dehumidified. The win-
dows can mist up more quickly. Therefore,
only switch off cooling with air dehumidifica-
tion for a short period.
The cooling with air dehumidification function is only available when the engine is running.
The air inside the vehicle is cooled and dehu-midified according to the temperature selec-
ted.
Condensation may drip from the underside of
the vehicle when cooling mode is active. This is normal and not a sign that there is a mal-
function.
Activating/deactivating the cooling
with air dehumidification function Vehicles with auxiliary heating
X Activate/deactivate the cooling with air
dehumidification function via COMAND
Online (see the separate operating instruc-
tions). Operating the climate control system
139Climate control
Vehicles without auxiliary heating
X To activate: press theÁrocker switch
up or down.
The indicator lamp above the rocker switch lights up.
or
X Activate the "Cooling with air dehumidifi-
cation" function via COMAND Online (see
the separate operating instructions).
X To deactivate: press theÁrocker
switch up or down.
The indicator lamp above the rocker switch goes out.
or
X Deactivate the "Cooling with air dehumidi-
fication" function via COMAND Online (see
the separate operating instructions). 140
Operating the climate control systemClimate control