
Driving tips .................................... 169
Function/notes............................. 163
Important safety notes .................. 163
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 167
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 205
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 78
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ....................................... 70
Control panel ................................... 34
Display message ............................ 232
Emergency locking ........................... 79
Emergency unlocking ....................... 78
Important safety notes .................... 77
Opening (from inside) ...................... 77
Drinking and driving ......................... 156
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 147
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 143
Manual ........................................... 148
Driver's door
see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 275
Driving on flooded roads .................. 160
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 61
ADAPTIVE BRAK E............................. 66
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 63
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 61
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS ................................................ 62
Distance warning function ............... 62
EBD (electronic brake force distri- bution) ............................................. 66 ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 64
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ........................................... 64
Important safety information ........... 60
Overview .......................................... 60
STEER CONTROL ............................. 66
Driving systems
Active Parking Assist ..................... 175
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 183
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 185 Cruise control ................................ 161
Display message ............................ 225
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 163
HOLD function ............................... 170
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 187
Lane Tracking package .................. 185
PARKTRONIC ................................. 172
Rear view camera .......................... 180
Driving tips
Automatic transmission ................. 146
Brakes ........................................... 157
Break-in perio d.............................. 134
Checking brake lining thickness .... 159
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 169
Downhill gradient ........................... 157
Drinking and driving ....................... 156
Driving in winter ............................. 160
Driving on flooded roads ................ 160
Driving on wet roads ...................... 160
Exhaust check ............................... 156
Fuel ................................................ 156
General .......................................... 155
Hydroplaning ................................. 160
Icy road surfaces ........................... 160
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 158
Snow chains .................................. 305
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ..... 134
Wet road surface ........................... 158
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 200
E
EASY-VARIO-PLUS system Cargo compartment enlargement .. 252
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 210
Function/note s................................ 66
ECO display
Function/note s............................. 156
On-board compute r....................... 196
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 139
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 139
Deactivating/activating ................. 140
General information ....................... 139
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Important safety notes .................. 139
Introduction ................................... 139
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................ .54
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 78
Vehicle ............................................ .78
Emergency spare wheel
General notes ................................ 329
Important safety notes .................. 329
Removing ...................................... .330
Technical data ............................... 331
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 52
Emergency unlocking
Tailgate ............................................ 80
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 21
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 244
Display message ............................ 222
ECO start/stop function ................ 139
Engine number ............................... 335
Irregular running ............................ 141
Jump-starting ................................. 293
Starting problems .......................... 141
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 137
Starting with the Start/Stop but-
ton ................................................. 138
Switching off .................................. 153
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 298
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 141
Engine oil
Adding .......................................... .272
Additives ........................................ 338
Checking the oil level ..................... 271
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 272
Display message ............................ 224
Filling capacity ............................... 338
Notes about oil grades ................... 337
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 271
Viscosity ........................................ 338 ESP
®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 202
Characteristics ................................. 65
Deactivating/activating (notes) ....... 65
Display message ............................ 208
ETS/4ETS ........................................ 64
Function/notes ................................ 64
General notes .................................. 64
Important safety information ........... 64
Trailer stabilization ........................... 66
Warning lamp ................................. 240
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 64
Exhaust
see Exhaust pipe
Exhaust check ................................... 156
Exhaust pipe
Cleaning ......................................... 280
Exterior lighting
Cleaning ......................................... 279
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ......................................... 98
Dipping (automatic) ......................... 99
Folding in when locking (on-boardcomputer) ...................................... 206
Folding in/out (automatically )......... 99
Folding in/out (electrically) ............. 98
Out of position (troubleshooting) ..... 99
Setting ............................................. 99
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 101
Storing the parking position .......... 100
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 249
F
Filler cap
see Fuel filler flap
Flat tire
MOExtended tire s.......................... 285
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 284
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 286
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormats ........................................... 268
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Fog lampsSwitching on/off .......................... .105
Folding table ...................................... 251
Front fog lamps
Display message ............................ 220
Switching on/off ........................... 105
Front-passenger seat
Folding the backrest forward/
back ............................................... 251
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 337
Consumption information .............. 337
Consumption statistics .................. 196
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 196
Displaying the range ..................... .196
Driving tips ................................... .156
E10 ................................................ 336
Fuel gauge ....................................... 29
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 336
Important safety notes .................. 335
Problem (malfunction) ................... 152
Refueling ........................................ 150
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 336
Fuel filler flap
Opening ......................................... 151
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 196
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 336
Problem (malfunction) ................... 152
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................ .300
Before changing ............................ .299
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 299
Fuse box in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 300
Important safety notes .................. 298
G
Garage door opener
Clearing the memory ..................... 266
General notes ................................ 263
Important safety notes .................. 264
Opening/closing the garage door .. 266 Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 264
Synchronizing the rolling code ....... 264
Gasoline ............................................. 336
Genuine parts ...................................... 20
Glove box .......................................... .249
H
Hazard warning lamps
Display message ............................ 233
Switching on/off ........................... 107
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 94
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 95
Adjusting (rear) ................................ 95
Headlamps
Fogging up ..................................... 108
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High beam flasher .............................107
High-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 107
Changing bulbs .............................. 111
Display message ............................ 220
Switching on/off ........................... 106
Hill start assist .................................. 138
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 171
Deactivating ................................... 171
Display message ............................ 225
Function/notes ............................ .170
Hood
Closing .......................................... .271
Display message ............................ 232
Important safety notes .................. 270
Opening ......................................... 270
Horn ...................................................... 28
Hydroplaning ..................................... 160
I
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 67
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Reading lamp..................................... 108
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ...................... 132
Rear fog lamp
Changing bulb s.............................. 112
Display message ............................ 220
Switching on/of f........................... 105
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear seat
Adjusting the angle of the backr-
ests ................................................ 254
Folding the backrest forwards/
back (vehicles with the EASY-
VARIO-PLUS system) ..................... 253
Folding the backrest forwards/
back (vehicles without the EASY-
VARIO-PLUS system) ..................... 252
Fore-and-aft adjustment ................ 254
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 279
Displays in the Audio display ......... 180
Displays in the COMAND display ... 180
Function/note s............................. 180
Switching on/of f........................... 180
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 130
Switching on/of f........................... 129
Rear window wiper
Replacing the wiper blad e.............. 116
Switching on/of f........................... 114
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) .......................... 98
Dipping (automatic) ......................... 99
Recuperation display ........................ 196
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-tem)
Important safety notes .................. 340
Refueling
Fuel gaug e....................................... 29
Important safety notes .................. 150
Refueling process .......................... 151
see Fuel
Remote control
Garage door opener ....................... 263
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 264 Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes .................. 109
Overview of bulb types .................. 110
Removing/replacing the cover
(front wheel arch) .......................... 111
Rescue card ......................................... 25
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 225
Warning lamp ................................. 244
see Fuel
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 130
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 215
Introduction ..................................... 38
Warning lamp ................................. 243
Warning lamp (function) ................... 39
Reversing feature
Panorama sliding sunroo f................ 86
Roller sunblind ................................. 87
Side windows ................................... 81
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 22
Roller sunblind
Opening/closing .............................. 88
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel ..................................... 87
Roof carrier ........................................ 259
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 282
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 341
S
Safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 54
Seat belts
Adjusting the height ......................... 42
center rear-compartment sea t......... 43
Cleaning ......................................... 282
Correct usage .................................. 41
Fastening ......................................... 42
Important safety guidelines ............. 40
Introduction ..................................... 40
Releasing ......................................... 43
Warning lamp ................................. 235
Warning lamp (function) ................... 43
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SeatsAdjusting (electrically) ..................... 94
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 94
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port .................................................. 95
Adjusting the head restraint ............ 94
Cleaning the cover ........................ .281
Correct driver's seat position ........... 92
Folding the backrest (rear com-
partment) forwards/back (vehi-
cles with the EASY-VARIO-PLUS
system) .......................................... 253
Folding the backrest (rear com-
partment) forwards/back (vehi-
cles without the EASY-VARIO-
PLUS system) ................................ 252
Important safety notes .................... 93
Seat heating problem ..................... .97
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 101
Switching seat heating on/of f......... 96
Securing cargo .................................. 255
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 280
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 279
Service menu (on-board com- puter) .................................................. 204
Service message
see ASSYST PLUS
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 338
Coolant (engine) ............................ 339
Engine oil ....................................... 337
Fuel ................................................ 335
Important safety notes .................. 335
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 340
Washer fluid ................................... 339
Setting the air distribution ............... 127
Setting the airflow ............................ 127
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 206
On-board computer ....................... 204
Side impact air bag ............................. 46
Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 221 Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 278
Convenience closing feature ............ 83
Convenience opening feature .......... 82
Important safety information ........... 81
Opening/closing .............................. 82
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 85
Resetting ......................................... 84
Reversing feature ............................. 81
Sliding sunroof
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 74
Changing the programming ............. 72
Checking the battery ....................... 73
Convenience closing feature ............ 83
Convenience opening feature .......... 82
Display message ............................ 234
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 70
Important safety notes .................... 70
KEYLESS-GO start function .............. 72
Loss ................................................. 75
Mechanical key ................................ 72
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 135
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 75
Starting the engine ........................ 137
SmartKey positions (ignition lock) .. 135
Snow chains ...................................... 305
Sockets
Center console .............................. 263
General notes ................................ 262
Luggage compartment ................... 263
Rear compartment ......................... 263
Special seat belt retractor .................. 55
Specialist workshop ............................ 24
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional speedometer ........................ 204
Digital ............................................ 197
In the Instrument cluster ................. 29
Segments ...................................... 193
Selecting the unit of measure-
ment .............................................. 204
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 221
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Switching on/off........................... 106
Start/Stop button
Removing ....................................... 136
Starting the engine ........................ 138
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 137
Status overview (on-board com- puter) .................................................. 201
STEER CONTROL .................................. 66
Steering (display message) .............. 233
Steering assistant STEER CON- TROL
see STEER CONTROL
Steering wheel
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 97
Button overview ............................... 31
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 193
Cleaning ......................................... 280
Important safety notes .................... 97
Paddle shifters ............................... 147
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 147
Stowage compartments
Armrest (front) ............................... 250
Armrest (under) ............................. 250
Center console .............................. 249
Center console (rear) ..................... 250
Cup holders ................................... 259
Eyeglasses compartment ............... 249
Glove box ....................................... 249
Important safety information ......... 249
Map pockets .................................. 251
Stowage net ................................... 251
Under driver's seat/front-
passenger sea t.............................. 250
Stowage net ....................................... 251
Summer tires ..................................... 304
Sun visor ............................................ 261
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 130
T
Tachometer ........................................ 193
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 220
see Lights Tailgate
Display message ............................ 232
Emergency unlocking ....................... 80
Important safety notes .................... 79
Opening dimensions ...................... 341
Opening/closing (from outside) ....... 80
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 29
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 335
Emergency spare wheel ................. 331
Information .................................... 334
Tires/wheels ................................. 326
Vehicle data ................................... 341
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 200
Display message ............................ 233
Introduction ................................... 200
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 200
Number from the phone book ........ 200
Redialing ........................................ 201
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 200
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 192
Outside temperature ...................... 193
Setting (climate control )................ 126
Through-loading feature ................... 252
Tire pressure
Checking manually ........................ 309
Display message ............................ 229
Maximum ....................................... 308
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 288Note s............................................. 307
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 288
Recommended ............................... 305
Tire pressure loss warning system
General notes ................................ 309
Important safety notes .................. 309
Restarting ...................................... 309
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 286
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 321
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 320
Bar (definition) ............................... 319
Changing a whee l.......................... 322
Characteristics .............................. 319
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Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions).................................................. 281
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 196
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 196
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 197
Trunk load (maximum) ...................... 341
Turn signals
Changing bulbs (front) ................... 112
Display message ............................ 219
Switching on/off ........................... 106
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U
UnlockingEmergency unlocking ....................... 78
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 78
V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........ 261
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 24
Data acquisition ............................... 25
Display message ............................ 230
Equipment ....................................... 21
Individual settings .......................... 204
Limited Warranty ............................. 25
Loading .......................................... 310
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 79
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 70
Lowering ........................................ 325
Maintenance .................................... 21
Parking for a long period ................ 155
Pulling away ................................... 138
Raising ........................................... 323
Reporting problems ......................... 24
Securing from rolling away ............ 323
Transporting .................................. 298
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 78
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 70
Vehicle data ................................... 341
Vehicle data
Roof load (maximum) ..................... 341 Trunk load (maximum) ................... 341
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 341
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 79
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 334
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 284
Ventilation
Setting the vents ........................... 131
Video
Operating the DVD ........................ .200
VIN ...................................................... 334
W
Warning and indicator lamps
ABS ................................................ 238
Brakes .......................................... .237
Check Engine ................................. 244
Coolant .......................................... 244
Distance warning ........................... 246 ESP ®
.............................................. 240
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 241
LIM (DISTRONIC PLUS) .................. 164
Overview .......................................... 30
PASSENGER AIR BAG ..................... .39
Reserve fuel .................................. .244
Restraint system ............................ 243
Seat belt ........................................ 235
Warranty .............................................. 21
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 233
Wheel and tire combination
see Tires
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 325
Wheel chock ...................................... 323
Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 322
Checking ........................................ 303
Cleaning ......................................... 278
Emergency spare wheel ................. 329
General notes ................................ 326
Important safety notes .................. 302
Information on driving .................... 302
Interchanging/changing ................ 322
Mounting a new wheel ................... 325
Removing a wheel .......................... 325
Storing .......................................... .322
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Protection of the environment
General notes
HEnvironmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of compre-
hensive environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
that form the basis of our existence on this
planet to be used sparingly and in a manner
that takes the requirements of both nature
and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an environmen-
tally responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tire wear are affected by these factors:
R operating conditions of your vehicle
R your personal driving style
You can influence both factors. You should
bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
R avoid short trips as these increase fuel con-
sumption.
R always make sure that the tire pressures
are correct.
R do not carry any unnecessary weight.
R remove roof racks once you no longer need
them.
R a regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
R always have service work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
R do not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
R do not warm up the engine when the vehicle
is stationary.
R drive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front.
R avoid frequent, sudden acceleration andbraking.
R change gear in good time and use each gear
only up to Ôof its maximum engine speed.
R switch off the engine in stationary traffic.
R keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel consump-
tion.
Environmental concerns and recom-
mendations
Wherever the operating instructions require
you to dispose of materials, first try to regen-
erate or re-use them. Observe the relevant
environmental rules and regulations when
disposing of materials. In this way you will
help to protect the environment.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
HEnvironmental note
Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned major
assemblies and parts which are of the same
quality as new parts. They are covered by the same Limited Warranty entitlements as newparts.
!Air bags and Emergency Tensioning Devi-
ces, as well as control units and sensors for these restraint systems, may be installed in
the following areas of your vehicle:
R doors
R door pillars
R door sills
R seats
R cockpit
R instrument cluster
R center console
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 aftermarket accessories installed at a qualified specialist workshop.
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