Diesel
.................................................. 345
Digital speedometer .........................205
Dipped-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 119
Display message ............................ 231
Setting for driving abroad (sym-
metrical) ........................................ 110
Setting for driving on the right/
left ................................................. 214
Switching on/off ........................... 111
Display message
Driving systems ............................ .237
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 249
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 285
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 222
Engine ............................................ 234
General information ....................... 222
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 222
Key ................................................ 249
Lights ............................................. 231
Safety systems .............................. 223
Tyres .............................................. 243
Vehicle .......................................... .245
Distance display (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .210
Distance recorder
see Trip meter
Distance warning signal (warning
lamp) ................................................. .260
DISTRONIC PLUS
Cruise control lever ....................... 173
Deactivating ................................... 178
Display message ............................ 240
Displays in the multifunction dis-
play ................................................ 177
Driving tips ................................... .179
Function/notes ............................ .171
Important safety notes .................. 172
Selecting ........................................ 173
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 176
Warning lamp ................................. 260
Door
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 216
Automatic locking (switch) .............. .80
Central locking/unlocking (key) ...... 73 Control panel ..................................
.37
Display message ............................ 247
Emergency locking ........................... 80
Emergency unlocking ....................... 80
Important safety note s.................... 78
Opening (from the inside) ................ 79
Doors
Overview .......................................... 78
Draught stop
Inserting and removing .................... 90
Preparing for fitting .......................... 90
see AIRGUIDE
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 155
Display ........................................... 152
Manual ........................................... 155
Manual (vehicles with Sports
package AMG) ............................... 156
Driver's door
see Door
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 286
Symmetrical dipped beam ............. 110
Driving on flooded roads .................. 168
Driving safety system
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) ............................................... 61
EBD (electronic brake force distri-bution) ............................................. 66
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 60
ADAPTIVE BRAK E............................. 66
Adaptive brake lights ....................... 62
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 61
ESP® (Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 62
ETS (Electronic Traction System) ..... 63
Important safety guidelines ............. 60
Overview .......................................... 60
PRE-SAFE® Brake ............................ 66
Driving system
Dynamic handling package ............ 182
Driving systems
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 191
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 194
Cruise control ................................ 168
Display message ............................ 237
Distronic Plus ................................ 171 8
Index
Driving Assistance packag
e........... 194
HOLD function ............................... 183
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 195
Parking Guidance ........................... 188
PARKTRONIC ................................. 185
Speed Limit Assist ......................... 192
SPEEDTRONIC ............................... 180
Driving tips
Aquaplaning ................................... 167
Automatic transmission ................. 153
Brakes ........................................... 166
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 179
Downhill gradient ........................... 166
Driving abroad ............................... 110
Driving in winter ............................. 168
Driving on flooded roads ................ 168
Driving on wet roads ...................... 167
Fuel ................................................ 165
General .......................................... 165
Icy road surfaces ........................... 168
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 167
New brake pads/linings ................ 167
Running-in tips ............................... 140
Snow chains .................................. 317
Symmetrical dipped beam ............. 110
Wet road surface ........................... 166
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 207
Dynamic handling package
Function/note s............................. 182 E
EASY-ENTRY feature Activating/deactivating ................. 217
Function/note s............................. 101
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 102
Function/note s............................. 101
Switching on/of f........................... 217
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 225
Function/note s................................ 66
ECO display
Function/note s............................. 165
On-board computer ....................... 204 ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 147
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 146
Deactivating/activating ................. 148
General information ....................... 146
Important safety notes .................. 145
Introduction ................................... 145
Electrical fuses
see Fuses
Electromagnetic compatibility
Declaration of conformity ................ 23
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 51
Emergency key
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 80
Emergency key element
Function/note s................................ 74
Locking vehicle ................................ 80
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 80
Emergency spare wheel
General notes ................................ 334
Important safety notes .................. 334
Inflating the collapsible spare
wheel ............................................. 335
Removing ....................................... 334
Stowing .......................................... 335
Technical data ............................... 337
Emergency unlocking
Vehicle ............................................. 80
Engine
Display message ............................ 234
ECO start/stop function ................ 145
Engine number ............................... 342
Jump-starting ................................. 304
Running irregularly ......................... 150
Starting problems .......................... 150
Starting the engine with the key .... 144
Starting with KEYLESS GO ............. 144
Stopping ........................................ 162
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 309
Warning lamp (engine diagnos-
tics) ............................................... 257
Engine electronics
Notes ............................................. 340 Index
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Problem (fault) ...............................1
50
Engine oil
Additives ........................................ 347
Checking the oil level ..................... 282
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 282
Display message ............................ 236
Filling capacity ............................... 347
Notes about oil grades ................... 346
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 282
Temperature (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 219
Topping up ..................................... 282
Viscosity ........................................ 347
Environmental protection
Returning an end-of-life vehicle ....... 21
ESP® (Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 219
Characteristics ................................. 63
Deactivating/activating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 64
Deactivating/activating (notes;
except AMG vehicles) ..................... .64
Display message ............................ 223
ETS .................................................. 63
Function/note s................................ 62
General notes .................................. 62
Important safety guidelines ............. 63
Warning lamp ................................. 254
ETS (Electronic Traction System) ....... 63
Exhaust pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 290
Exterior lighting
Settings options ............................. 110
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 103
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ........ 104
Folding in when locking (on-board computer) ...................................... 218
Folding in/out (automatically )....... 104
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 104
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 104
Parking position ............................. 105
Resetting ....................................... 104
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 106 F
Fault message see Display messages
Filler cap
see Fuel filler flap
Fire extinguisher ............................... 295
First-aid kit ......................................... 294
Fitting a wheel
Fitting a wheel ............................... 327
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 328
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 324
Raising the vehicl e......................... 325
Removing a whee l.......................... 327
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 325
Flat tyre
MOExtended tyre s......................... 296
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 296
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 297
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormat ............................................. 276
Foglamps
Extended rang e.............................. 115
Switching on/of f........................... 111
Frequencies
Garage door opener ....................... 273
Mobile phone ................................. 340
Two-way radio ................................ 340
Front foglamps
Display message ............................ 233
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 345
Consumption information .............. 346
Consumption statistics .................. 204
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 204
Displaying the range ...................... 204
Driving tips .................................... 165
E10 ................................................ 344
Fuel gaug e....................................... 30
Grade (petrol) ................................ 344
Important safety notes .................. 343
Low outside temperature s............. 346
Notes for AMG vehicles ................. 344
Problem (malfunction) ................... 161
Quality (diesel )............................... 345
Refuelling ....................................... 158 10
Index
Tank content/reserve fuel .............3
43
Fuel filler flap
Opening ......................................... 160
Fuel filter (white display message) .. 237
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 204
Gauge .............................................. 30
Fuel reserve
see Fuel
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 343
Problem (malfunction) ................... 161
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 295
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................ .310
Before changing ............................ .310
Fuse box in the boot ..................... .310
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 310
Important safety notes .................. 309 G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory ..................... 273
Frequencies ................................... 273
General notes ................................ 271
Important safety notes .................. 271
Opening/closing the garage door .. 273
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 271
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .219
Gearshift program
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 219
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ........... 21
Glove compartment .......................... 264H
Handbrake see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps ......................113
Display message ............................ 249
Head level heating (AIRSCARF) ........100 Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 98
see NECK-PRO head restraints
Headbag
Display message ............................ 231
Operation ......................................... 47
Headlamp
Cleaning system (function) ............ 113
Cleaning system (notes) ................ 349
Headlamps
Misting up ...................................... 116
Topping up the cleaning system .... 284
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High-pressure cleaners .................... 287
Hill start assist .................................. 145
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 184
Deactivating ................................... 184
Display message ............................ 238
Function/notes ............................ .183
Horn ...................................................... 28 I
Ignition lock see Key positions
Immobiliser .......................................... 68
Indicator and warning lamp
Restraint system ............................ 257
Indicator and warning lamps
Coolant .......................................... 258
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 260
Engine diagnostics ......................... 257
SPORT handling mode ................... 255
Indicator lamps
Display message ............................ 232
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Insect protection on the radiator .... 281
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 30
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 32
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 200
Intelligent Light System
Activating/deactivating ................. 214 Index
11
Display message ............................ 233
Overview ........................................ 114
Setting the dipped-beam head-
lamps for driving on the right/left .. 214
Interior lighting
Automatic control syste m.............. 117
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 216
Emergency lighting ........................ 117
Manual control ............................... 117
Overview ........................................ 116
Reading lamp ................................. 116
Setting the ambient lighting
brightness (on-board computer) .... 215
Interior motion sensor
Deactivating ..................................... 70
Function ........................................... 69
Priming ............................................ 70
Switching off .................................... 70 J
Jack Storage location ............................ 295
Using ............................................. 325
Jump starting (engine) ...................... 304K
Key Changing the battery ....................... 75
Checking the battery ....................... 75
Convenience opening feature .......... 85
Display message ............................ 249
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 73
Emergency key element ................... 74
Important safety notes .................... 72
Loss ................................................. 77
Modifying the programming ............. 74
Opening/closing the roo f................ 89
Overview .......................................... 72
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 141
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 77
Starting the engine ........................ 144
Key positions
Key ................................................ 141
KEYLESS GO .................................. 141
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing ........................ 85 Display message ............................ 249
Locking ............................................ 73
Removing the Start/Stop button ... 143
Start/Stop button .......................... 141
Starting the engine ........................ 144
Unlocking ......................................... 73
Kickdown
Driving tip s.................................... 153
Manual drive progra m.................... 157 L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 212
Display message ............................ 238
Function/information .................... 195
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 219
Licence plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 232
Light sensor (display message) ....... 233
Lighting
see Lights
Lights
Activating/deactivating the Intel-
ligent Light System ........................ 214
Activating/deactivating the inte-
rior lighting delayed switch-off ....... 216
Active light function ....................... 114
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 111
Cornering light function ................. 114
Dipped-beam headlamp s............... 111
Driving abroad ............................... 110
Foglamps ....................................... 111
Foglamps (extended range) ........... 115
Hazard warning lamps ................... 113
Headlamp flashe r........................... 113
Headlamp range ............................ 112
Light switch ................................... 110
Main-beam headlamp s................... 113
Misted up headlamp s.................... 116
Motorway mode ............................. 114
Parking lamps ................................ 112
Rear foglamp ................................. 112
Setting the ambient lighting
brightness (on-board computer) .... 215
Side lamps ..................................... 112 12
Index
Switching the daytime driving
lights on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 214
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 215
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) .......... 215
Turn signals ................................... 113
see Interior lighting
see Replacing bulbs
LIM indicator lamp
Cruise control ................................ 169
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 173
Variable SPEEDTRONIC ................. 181
Limiting the speed
see SPEEDTRONIC
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 80
Emergency locking ........................... 80
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 79
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 217
Luggage cover
see Boot separator
Lumbar support ................................... 99 M
M+S tyres ........................................... 316
MAGIC SKY CONTROL ......................... 92
Main-beam headlamps
Changing bulb s.............................. 119
Display message ............................ 232
Switching on/of f........................... 113
Manual transmission
Engaging reverse gear ................... 151
Gear lever ...................................... 151
Pulling away ................................... 144
Shift recommendation ................... 152
Starting the engine ........................ 144
Matt finish (cleaning instructions) .. 288Media Interface
see Separate operating instructions
Memory card (audio) ......................... 207
Memory function ............................... 106
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre
see Qualified specialist workshop
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 222
Messages
see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in sun visor)
Mobile phone
Frequencies ................................... 340
Installation ..................................... 340
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 208
Notes/placing in the bracket ......... 270
Transmission output (maximum) .... 340
Modifying the programming (key) ..... 74
MOExtended tyres ............................. 296
Motorway mode ................................ 114
MP3
see Separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/note s............................. 202
Permanent display ......................... 213
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board compute r..2 01
Overview .......................................... 33 N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............ 205
NECK-PRO head restraints
Important safety notes .................... 49
Operation ......................................... 49
Resetting after being triggered ....... .50
Notes on running in a new vehicle .. 140 O
Occupant safety Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 51
Children in the vehicle ..................... 51 Index
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PRE-SAFE® Brake
Activating/deactivating ................. 211
Display message ............................2 30
Function/notes ................................ 66
Warning lamp ................................. 260
Program selector button .................. 154
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 68
Immobiliser ...................................... 68
Interior motion sensor ..................... 69
Tow-away protectio n ........................69
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 21
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 144
Manual transmission ..................... .144 Q
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 24R
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 219
Radar sensor system
Activating/deactivating ................. 217
Display message ............................ 238
Radiator cover ................................... 281
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 207
Radio-based vehicle components
Declaration of conformity ................ 23
Reading lamp ..................................... 116
Rear foglamp
Display message ............................ 233
Switching on/off ........................... 112
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear window heating
Problem (fault) ............................... 134
Switching on/off ........................... 133
Rear-view mirror
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ....... .104
Dipping (manual) ........................... 103
Refuelling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 30
Important safety notes .................. 158
Notes for AMG vehicles ................. 344 Refuelling process ......................... 159
see Fuel
Releasing the parking lock man-
ually (automatic transmission) ........158
Remote control
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 271
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes .................. 117
Overview of bulb types .................. 118
Removing/replacing the cover
(front wheel arch) .......................... 118
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 237
Warning lamp ................................. 258
Residual heat (climate control) ........135
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 230
Introduction ..................................... 40
Warning lamp ................................. 257
Warning lamp (function) ................... 41
Rev counter ........................................ 201
Reverse gear
Engaging (automatic transmis-
sion) ............................................... 152
Engaging (manual transmission) .... 151
Reversible floor (boot) ......................266
Reversing feature
Side windows ................................... 83
Reversing function
Boot lid ............................................ 81
Reversing lamp
Changing bulbs .............................. 120
Reversing lamp (display message) .. 233
Roof
Display message ............................ 248
Important safety notes .................... 87
Opening/closing (with key) .............. 89
Opening/closing (with roof
switch) ............................................. 88
Overview .......................................... 87
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 94
Relocking ......................................... 89
Roof carrier ........................................ 266 Index
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Door control panel
Function Page
:
Opens the door 79
;
%&Unlocks/locks
the vehicle
79
=
Adjusts the seats electri-
cally
98
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r
45=
Stores settings for the seat, exterior mirrors and steer-
ing wheel 106
A
ö
Folds the exterior mir-
rors in/out 104 Function Page
B
\
Selects the right exte-
rior mirror 103
C
W
Opens/closes the
right side window 83
D
W
Opens/closes the left
side window 83
E
7
Adjusts the exterior
mirrors 103
F
Z
Selects the left exte-
rior mirror 103Door control panel
37At a glance