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1, 2, 3 ...
115 V socket ...................................... 256
12 V socket see Sockets
4ETS
see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 171 A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 209
Function/notes ................................ 64
Important safety notes .................... 64
Warning lamp .................................2 35
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 125
Active Blind Spot Assist Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 200
Display message ............................ 224
Function/informatio n.................... 183
Active Driving Assistance package .. 183
Active Lane Keeping Assist Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 200
Display message ............................ 223
Function/information .................... 186
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 70
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Display message ............................ 219
Function/note s............................. 112
Switching on/of f................... 112, 113
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 346
Air bags Display message ............................ 215
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 44
Important safety notes .................... 42
Knee bag .......................................... 45
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indica-
tor lamp ........................................... 47
Pelvis air ba g................................... 46
Safety guidelines ............................. 41 Side impact air bag .......................... 45
Window curtain air bag .................... 46
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Air vents
Glove box ....................................... 130
Important safety notes .................. 129
Rear ............................................... 130
Setting ........................................... 129
Setting the center air vents ........... 130
Setting the side air vents ............... 130
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system )......... 72
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 72
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 72
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 204
Anti-lock braking system see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ashtray ............................................... 254
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 199
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 198
ASSYST PLUS Displaying a service message ........ 277
Hiding a service message .............. 276
Note s..................................... 276, 277
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 277
Service message ............................ 276
Special service requirements ......... 277
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 72
Function ........................................... 72
Switching off the alarm .................... 72
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 200
Display message ............................ 222
Function/note s............................. 179
see ATTENTION ASSIST
Audio menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 196 4
Index

Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem)
Important safety notes .................. 348
Refueling
Fuel gaug e....................................... 31
Important safety notes .................. 148
Notes for AMG vehicles ................. 345
Refueling process .......................... 149
see Fuel
Releasing the parking lock man-
ually (automatic transmission) ........ 148
Remote control Garage door opener ....................... 266
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 266
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes .................. 114
Overview of bulb types .................. 115
Reporting safety defects .................... 26
Reserve (fuel tank) see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 222
Warning lamp ................................. 241
see Fuel
Reverse gear
Engaging (automatic transmis-
sion) ............................................... 141
Reversing feature
Panorama sliding sunroo f................ 89
Roller sunblind ................................. 90
Side windows ................................... 86
Trunk lid ........................................... 82
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 23
Roller blind see Roller sunblind
Roller sunblind
Opening/closing .............................. 91
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel ..................................... 90
Roof carrier ........................................ 252
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 284
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 349
Route (navigation) see Route guidance (navigation)
Route guidance (navigation) ............ 195 S
Safety Child restraint systems .................... 58
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 47
Overview of occupant safety sys-
tems ................................................ 40
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ......................... 56
Belt force limiters ............................ 57
Cleaning ......................................... 283
Correct usage .................................. 54
Emergency Tensioning Devices ........ 57
Fastening ......................................... 55
Important safety guidelines ............. 53
Releasing ......................................... 56
Safety guidelines ............................. 41
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ...................... 204
Warning lamp ................................. 233
Warning lamp (function) ................... 57
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 96
Adjusting (manually and electri-
cally) ................................................ 96
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port .................................................. 98
Adjusting the head restraint ............ 96
Cleaning the cover ......................... 283
Correct driver's seat position ........... 94
Folding the backrests forward/
back ................................................. 97
Important safety notes .................... 95
Seat backrest display message ..... 231
Seat heating problem ...................... 99
Seat ventilation problem ................ 100
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 105
Switching seat heating on/of f......... 98
Switching seat ventilation on/of f.... 99
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 281
Service Center see Qualified specialist workshop Index
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Service menu (on-board com-
puter)
.................................................. 200
Service products Brake fluid .....................................3 46
Coolant (engine) ............................ 347
Engine oil ....................................... 345
Fuel ................................................ 343
Important safety notes .................. 343
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 348
Washer fluid ................................... 348
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 204
On-board computer ....................... 201
Setting the air distribution ...............126
Setting the airflow ............................ 127
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 205
Side impact air bag .............................45
Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 218
Side windows Cleaning ......................................... 280
Convenience closing feature ............ 87
Convenience opening feature ..........86
Important safety information ........... 85
Opening/closing .............................. 86
Problem (malfunction) .....................88
Resetting ........................................ .88
Sliding sunroof
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 77
Changing the programming .............75
Checking the battery ...................... .77
Convenience closing feature ............ 87
Convenience opening feature .......... 86
Display message ............................ 231
Door central locking/unlocking ...... .74
Important safety notes .................... 74
Loss .................................................78
Mechanical key ................................ 76
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 133
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 78
Starting the engine ........................ 135
Snow chains ...................................... 305 Sockets
General notes ................................ 255
Rear compartment .........................2 56
Spare wheel
Storage location ............................ 339
Specialist workshop ............................ 26
Special seat belt retractor .................. 61
Speed, controlling see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 194
In the Instrument cluster ................. 31
Segments ...................................... 191
Selecting the unit of measure-
ment .............................................. 201
see Instrument cluster
SPORT handling mode
Activating/deactivating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 68
Warning lamp ................................. 238
SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys-
tem)
Display message ............................ 212
Introduction ..................................... 41
Warning lamp ................................. 240
Warning lamp (function) ................... 41
Standing lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 116
Display message ............................ 217
Switching on/off ........................... 110
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 135
Steering (display message) .............. 231
Steering wheel Adjusting (electrically) ................... 101
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 100
Button overview ............................... 33
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 191
Cleaning ......................................... 282
Important safety notes .................. 100
Paddle shifters ............................... 144
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 105
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 144
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 205
Stowage areas ................................... 24916
Index

Protection of the environment
General notes
H
Environmental 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 and
braking. R
change gear in good time and use each gear
only up to 00C3of 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
H
Environmental 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 new
parts.
! Air bags and Emergency Tensioning Devi-
ces, as well as control units and sensors for these restraint systems, may be installed inthe 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. Introduction
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You could jeopardize the operating safety of
your vehicle if you use parts, tires 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 tires, wheels and
accessories that have been specifically
approved for your vehicle.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts are subject to
strict quality control. Every part has been spe- cifically developed, manufactured or selected
for and adapted to Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
Only genuine Mercedes-Benz parts should
therefore be used.
More than 300,000 different genuine
Mercedes-Benz parts are available for
Mercedes-Benz models.
All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers main-
tain a supply of genuine Mercedes-Benz parts for necessary service and repair work. In addi-
tion, strategically located parts delivery cen-
ters provide quick and reliable parts service.
Always specify the vehicle identification num- ber (VIN) when ordering genuine Mercedes-
Benz parts (Y page 342). Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment
This Operator's Manual describes all models
and all standard and optional equipment of
your vehicle available at the time of going to
print. Country-specific differences are possi-
ble. Bear in mind that your vehicle may not
feature all functions described here. This also applies to safety-relevant systems and func-
tions. The equipment in your vehicle may
therefore differ from that shown in the
descriptions and illustrations.
The original purchase agreement lists all sys- tems installed in your vehicle.
Should you have any questions concerning
equipment and operation, please consult an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The Operator's Manual and Maintenance
Booklet are important documents and should
be kept in the vehicle. Service and vehicle operation
Service and literature
The implied warranty for your vehicle applies in accordance with the warranty terms and
conditions in the Service and Warranty Infor-
mation booklet.
Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will
replace and repair all factory-installed parts in
accordance with the following warranty terms
and conditions:
R New Vehicle Limited Warranty
R Emission System Warranty
R Emission Performance Warranty
R California, Connecticut, Maine, Massachu-
setts, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode
Island and Vermont Emission Control Sys-
tem Warranty
R State warranty enforcement laws (lemon
laws)
Replacement parts and accessories are cov-
ered by the Mercedes-Benz Parts and Acces- sories warranties. These are available at any
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
i Should you lose your Service and War-
ranty Information booklet, have an author-
ized Mercedes-Benz Center arrange for a
replacement. The new Service and War-
ranty Information booklet will be posted to you. 22
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Information for customers in Califor-
nia
Under California law you may be entitled to a replacement of your vehicle or a refund of thepurchase price or lease price, if after a rea-
sonable number of repair attempts
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its author-
ized repair or service facilities fail to fix one or
more substantial defects or malfunctions in
the vehicle that are covered by its express
warranty. During the period of 18 months
from original delivery of the vehicle or the
accumulation of 18,000 miles (approximately 29,000 km) on the odometer of the vehicle,
whichever occurs first, a reasonable number
of repair attempts is presumed for a retail
buyer or lessee if one or more of the following occurs:
(1) the same substantial defect or malfunc- tion results in a condition that is likely to
cause death or serious bodily injury if the
vehicle is driven, that defect or malfunc-
tion has been subject to repair two or
more times, and you have directly noti-
fied Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC in writing
of the need for its repair,
(2) the same substantial defect or malfunc- tion of a less serious nature than cate-
gory (1) has been subject to repair four or
more times and you have directly notified us in writing of the need for its repair, or
(3) the vehicle is out of service by reason of repair of the same or different substantial
defects or malfunctions for a cumulative
total of more than 30 calendar days.
Please send your written notice to:
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Customer Assistance Center
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350 Maintenance
The Service and Warranty Booklet describes
all the necessary maintenance work which
should be done at regular intervals.
Always have the Service and Warranty Book-
let with you when you bring the vehicle to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The ser-
vice advisor will record every service for you
in the Service and Warranty Booklet. Roadside Assistance
The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance
Program offers technical help in the event of a breakdown. Calls to the toll-free Roadside
Assistance Hotline are answered by our
agents 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372)
(USA)
1-800-387-0100 (Canada)
For additional information, refer to the
Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Pro-
gram brochure (USA) or the "Roadside Assis-
tance" section in the Service and Warranty
booklet (Canada). You will find both in your
vehicle literature portfolio. Change of address or change of own-
ership
In the event of a change of address, please
send us the "Notification of Address Change" in the Service and Guarantee booklet or sim-
ply call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assis-
tance Center (USA) at the hotline number
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372 )or
Customer Service Center (Canada) at
1-800-387-0100. This will assist us in con-
tacting you in a timely manner should the
need arise.
If you sell your Mercedes, please leave the
entire literature in the vehicle so that it is
available to the next owner.
If you have purchased a used car, please send
us the "Notification of Used Car Purchase" in Introduction
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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
curb or an unpaved road
R you drive too fast over an obstacle, e.g. a
curb or a hole in the road
R a heavy object strikes the undercarriage
or parts of the chassis
In situations like this, the body, the under-
carriage, chassis parts, wheels or tires
could be damaged without the damage
being visible. Components damaged in this way can unexpectedly fail or, in the case of
an accident, no longer withstand the strain
they are designed to.
If the underbody paneling is damaged,
combustible materials such as leaves,
grass or twigs can gather between the
underbody and the underbody paneling. 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 on 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,
visit a qualified specialist workshop. Declarations of conformity
Vehicle components which receive
and/or transmit radio waves USA:
"The wireless devices of this vehicle
comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Oper-
ation is subject to the following two condi-
tions: 1) These devices may not cause harm-
ful interference, and 2) These devices must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired oper-
ation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for com-
pliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment."
Canada:
"The wireless devices of this vehicle
comply with Industry Canada license-exempt
RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) These devices
may not cause interference, and (2) These
devices must accept any interference, includ- ing interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device." Diagnostics connection
The diagnostics connection is only intended
for the connection of diagnostic equipment at a qualified specialist workshop. G
WARNING
If you connect equipment to the diagnostics
connection in the vehicle, it may affect the
operation of the vehicle systems. As a result, the operating safety of the vehicle could be
affected. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not connect any equipment to a diagnos-
tics connection in the vehicle. G
WARNING
Objects in the driver's footwell can restrict the pedal travel or obstruct a depressed pedal.
The operating and road safety of the vehicle is
jeopardized. There is a risk of an accident.
Make sure that all objects in the vehicle are
stowed correctly, and that they cannot enter
the driver's footwell. Install the floormats
securely and as specified in order to ensure
sufficient clearance for the pedals. Do not use loose floormats and do not place floormats on
top of one another.
! If the engine is switched off and equip-
ment on the diagnostics connection is
used, the starter battery may discharge.
Connecting equipment to the diagnostics
connection can lead to emissions monitoring information being reset, for example. This
may lead to the vehicle failing to meet the Introduction
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Limited 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 is not covered either by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty or by the New or Used-Vehicle Warranty. Data stored in the vehicle
Data recording
This vehicle is capable of recording diagnostic
information relating to vehicle operation, mal- functions, and user settings. This may include
information about the performance or status
of various systems, including but not limited
to, engine, throttle, steering or brake sys-
tems, that is stored and can be read out with suitable devices, particularly when the vehi-
cle is serviced. The data obtained is used to
properly diagnose and service your vehicle or
to further optimize and develop vehicle func-
tions. COMAND/mbrace (Canada: TELEAID)
If the vehicle is equipped with COMAND or
mbrace, additional data about the vehicle’s
operation, the use of the vehicle in certain
situations, and the location of the vehicle may
be compiled through COMAND or the mbrace system.
For additional information please refer to the
COMAND User Manual and/or the mbrace
Terms and Conditions. Event data recorders
This vehicle is equipped with an event data
recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR
is to record data that will assist in under-
standing how a vehicle’s systems performed
in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as during air bag deployment or when
hitting a road obstacle. The EDR is designed
to record data related to vehicle dynamics
and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less.
The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record
such data as:
R how various systems in your vehicle are
operating
R whether or not the driver and passenger
seat belts are fastened
R how far (if at all) the driver is depressing the
accelerator and/or brake pedal and
R how fast the vehicle is traveling
This data can help provide a better under-
standing of the circumstances in which
crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data is recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial
crash situation occurs; no data is recorded by
the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age,
and crash location) are recorded. However,
other parties, such as law enforcement, can
combine the EDR data with the type of per-
sonal identification data routinely acquired
during a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special
equipment is required, and access to the vehi- cle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the
vehicle manufacturer, other parties that have
the special equipment, such as law enforce-
ment, can read the information by accessing
the vehicle or the EDR.
EDR data may be used in civil and criminal
matters as a tool in accident reconstruction,
accident claims, and vehicle safety. Since the Crash Data Retrieval CDR tool that is used to
extract data from the EDR is commercially
available, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
("MBUSA") expressly disclaims any and all lia- bility arising from the extraction of this infor-
mation by unauthorized Mercedes-Benz per-
sonnel.
MBUSA will not share EDR data with others
without the consent of the vehicle owners or,
if the vehicle is leased, without the consent of Introduction
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