Switching air-recirculation mode
on/of
f............................................ 129
Switching on/of f........................... 125
Switching the rear window
defroster on/of f............................ 128
Switching the ZONE function on/
off .................................................. 127
Climate control system
Automatic engine start .................. 138
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 137
Deactivating/activating ................. 139
General information ....................... 137
Important safety notes .................. 137
Introduction ................................... 136
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 30
see Instrument cluster
COMAND
see separate operating instructions
Combination switch .......................... 110
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 193
Convenience closing feature .............. 87
Convenience opening feature ............ 86
Coolant (engine) Checking the level ......................... 275
Display message ............................ 219
Filling capacity ............................... 348
Important safety notes .................. 347
Temperature (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 204
Temperature gaug e........................ 190
Warning lamp ................................. 242
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 28
Cornering light function Changing bulb s.............................. 116
Display message ............................ 216
Function/note s............................. 111
Crash-responsive emergency light-
ing ....................................................... 114
Cruise control Cruise control lever ....................... 159
Deactivating ................................... 160
Display message ............................ 227
Driving system ............................... 158 Function/note
s............................. 158
Important safety notes .................. 158
Setting a speed .............................. 159
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 159
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 253
Important safety notes .................. 253
Rear compartment ......................... 253
Customer Assistance Center
(CAC) ..................................................... 26
Customer Relations Department ....... 26 D
Dashboard see Instrument cluster
Data
see Technical data
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 218
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 201
Switching on/off (switch) .............. 109
Declarations of conformity ................. 25
Delayed switch-off Exterior lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 202
Interior lighting .............................. 202
Diagnostics connection ...................... 25
Digital speedometer ......................... 194
Display (cleaning instructions) ........ 282
Display messages ASSYST PLUS ................................ 276
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 208
Driving systems ............................. 222
Engine ............................................ 219
General notes ................................ 208
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 208
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 232
Lights ............................................. 216
Safety systems .............................. 209
SmartKey ....................................... 231
Tires ............................................... 228
Vehicle ........................................... 230
Distance recorder ............................. 193
see Odometer
see Trip odometer Index
7
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
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................. 249
Cup holders ................................... 253
Glove box ....................................... 249
Important safety information ......... 249
Stowage net ................................... 250
Stowage net ....................................... 250
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor ....................................................2 52
Summer opening see Convenience opening feature
Summer tires ..................................... 304
Sun visor ............................................ 254
Supplemental Restraint System see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Surround lighting (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .202
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 129 T
Tachometer ........................................ 191
Tail lamps Display message ............................ 217
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 31
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 343
Emergency spare wheel ................. 340
Information ................................... .342
Tires/wheels ................................. 329
Vehicle data ................................... 349
TELEAID
Call priority ................................... .262
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 262
Downloading routes ....................... 265
Emergency call .............................. 259
General notes ................................ 258
Geo fencing ................................... 265
Locating a stolen vehicle .............. .264
MB info call button ........................ 261
Remote vehicle locking .................. 263 Roadside Assistance button .......... 260
Search & Send ............................... 263
Self-test ......................................... 259
Speed alert ................................... .265
System .......................................... 259
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 266
Vehicle remote malfunction diag-
nosis .............................................. 264
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 263
Telephone
Accepting a call ............................ .197
Display message ............................ 231
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 197
Number from the phone book ....... .198
Redialing ........................................ 198
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 198
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 190
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 204
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 204
Outside temperature ..................... .191
Setting (climate control) ................ 126
Through-loading feature ................... 250
Time see separate operating instructions
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 205
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 288
Tire pressure Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 309
Checking manually ........................ 309
Display message ............................ 228
Important safety notes .................. 309
Maximum ....................................... 308
Notes ............................................. 307
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 289
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 289
Recommended ............................... 306
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 311
Function/notes ............................ .309
General notes ................................ 309
Important safety notes .................. 309
Radio type approval for the tire
pressure monitor ........................... 312
Restarting ...................................... 311 Index
17
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter)
.................................................. 193
Trip odometer Calling up ....................................... 193
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 194
Trunk
Emergency release .................... 84, 85
Important safety notes .................... 82
Locking separately ........................... 84
Opening (automatically from
inside) .............................................. 84
Opening (automatically from out-
side) ................................................. 83
Trunk lid
Display message ............................ 230
Opening/closing .............................. 82
Opening dimensions ...................... 349
Trunk load (maximum) ...................... 349
Turn signals Display message ............................ 216
Switching on/off ........................... 110
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking ....................... 81
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 80 V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........ 254
Vehicle Correct use ...................................... 26
Data acquisition ............................... 27
Display message ............................ 230
Emergency locking ........................... 81
Emergency unlocking ....................... 81
Equipment ....................................... 22
Individual settings .......................... 201
Limited Warranty ............................. 27
Loading .......................................... 312
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 81
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 74
Lowering ........................................ 329
Maintenance .................................... 23 Parking for a long period ................ 153
Pulling away ................................... 136
Raising ........................................... 326
Reporting problems ........................
.26
Securing from rolling away ............ 326
Towing away .................................. 296
Transporting .................................. 298
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 81
Unlocking (SmartKey )...................... 74
Vehicle data ................................... 349
Vehicle data ....................................... 349
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 349
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 81
Vehicle identification number see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 342
Vehicle maintenance see ASSYST PLUS
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 286
Video (DVD) ........................................ 197
VIN ...................................................... 342 W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 235
Brakes ........................................... 235
Check Engine ................................. 241
Coolant .......................................... 242
Distance warning ........................... 244
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 244
ESP ®
.............................................. 237
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 238
Overview .......................................... 32
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF ................ 47
Reserve fue l................................... 241
Seat belt ........................................ 233
SPORT handling mod e................... 238
SRS ................................................ 240
Tire pressure monitor .................... 245
Warranty .............................................. 22
Washer fluid Display message ............................ 231
Wheel and tire combination
see Tires
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 329
Wheel chock ...................................... 326 Index
19
Warning and indicator lamps
Function Page
0043
00E5
ESP® 237
0074
SPORT handling
mode in AMG vehicles 238
0044
00BA
Distance warning 244
0087
00BB
ESP®
OFF 237
0085
0027
Brakes (USA only) 235
0083
004D
Brakes (Canada only) 235
0084
003E003D
Turn signals 110
006B
0025
ABS 235
006C
0075
SRS 240
006D
00B9
Check Engine 241
006E
0077
Tire pressure monitor 245 Function Page
006F
00E9
Seat belt 233
0070
00E5
ESP®
in AMG vehicles 238
0071
00AC
Coolant 242
0072
0057
High-beam head-
lamps 111
0073
0058
Low-beam head-
lamps 109
0074
0060
Parking lamps 110
0075
005E
Rear fog lamp 110
0076
005A
Front fog lamps 109
0077
00B6
Reserve fuel 24132
Instrument clusterAt a glance
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions The engine is not run-
ning smoothly and is
misfiring. There is a malfunction in the engine electronics or in a mechanical
component of the engine management system.
X Only depress the accelerator pedal slightly.
X Have the cause rectified immediately at a qualified specialist
workshop.
Otherwise, non-combusted fuel may get into the catalytic con-
verter and damage it. The coolant tempera-
ture gauge shows a
value above 248 ‡
(120 †). The coolant level is too low. The coolant is too hot and the engine
is no longer being cooled sufficiently.
X Stop as soon as possible and allow the engine and the coolant to
cool down.
X Check the coolant level (Y page 275). Observe the warning
notes as you do so and add coolant if necessary. Automatic transmission
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If the engine speed is above the idling speed
and you engage transmission position Dor R,
the vehicle could pull away suddenly. There is a risk of an accident.
When engaging transmission position Dor R,
always firmly depress the brake pedal and do not simultaneously accelerate. G
WARNING
The automatic transmission switches to neu-
tral position Nwhen you switch off the engine.
The vehicle may roll away. There is a risk of an
accident.
After switching off the engine, always switch
to parking position P. Prevent the parked vehi-
cle from rolling away by applying the parking
brake. Selector lever
Overview of transmission positions Example: selector lever
005D
Park position with selector lever lock
005E Reverse gear
005C Neutral
005B Drive Automatic transmission
141Driving and parking Z
Useful information
i This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional equip- ment of your vehicle available at the time of
publication of the Operator's Manual.
Country-specific differences are possible.
Please note that your vehicle may not be
equipped with all features described. This
also applies to safety-related systems and
functions.
i Read the information on qualified special-
ist workshops (Y page 26). Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If you operate information systems and com-
munication equipment integrated in the vehi- cle while driving, you will be distracted from
traffic conditions. You could also lose control of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
Only operate the equipment when the traffic
situation permits. If you are not sure that this
is possible, park the vehicle paying attention
to traffic conditions and operate the equip-
ment when the vehicle is stationary.
You must observe the legal requirements for
the country in which you are currently driving when operating the on-board computer. G
WARNING
If the instrument cluster has failed or mal-
functioned, you may not recognize function
restrictions in systems relevant to safety. The operating safety of your vehicle may be
impaired. There is a risk of an accident.
Drive on carefully. Have the vehicle checked
at a qualified specialist workshop immedi-
ately.
The on-board computer only shows messages
or warnings from certain systems in the mul- tifunction display. You should therefore make
sure your vehicle is operating safely at all times. Otherwise, a vehicle that is not oper-
ating safely may cause an accident.
If the operating safety of your vehicle is
impaired, park the vehicle safely as soon as
possible. Contact a qualified specialist work-
shop.
For an overview, see the instrument panel
illustration (Y
page 31). Displays and operation
Instrument cluster lighting
The lighting in the instrument cluster, in the
displays and the controls in the vehicle inte-
rior can be adjusted using the brightness con-
trol knob.
The brightness control knob is located on the bottom left of the instrument cluster
(Y page 31).
X Turn the brightness control knob clockwise
or counter-clockwise.
If the light switch is set to 0058,0060or
0058, the brightness is dependent upon
the brightness of the ambient light.
i The light sensor in the instrument cluster
automatically controls the brightness of
the multifunction display.
In daylight, the displays in the instrument
cluster are not illuminated. Coolant temperature display
G
WARNING
Opening the hood when the engine is over-
heated or when there is a fire in the engine
compartment could expose you to hot gases
or other service products. There is a risk of
injury.
Let an overheated engine cool down before
opening the hood. If there is a fire in the
engine compartment, keep the hood closed
and contact the fire department. 190
Displays and operationOn-board computer and displays
The coolant temperature gauge is in the
instrument cluster on the left-hand side.
Under normal operating conditions and with
the specified coolant level, the coolant tem-
perature may rise to 248 ‡ (120 †).
! A display message is shown if the coolant
temperature is too high.
If the coolant temperature is over 248 ‡
(120 †), do not continue driving. The
engine will otherwise be damaged. Tachometer
The red band in the tachometer indicates the
engine's overrevving range.
! Do not drive in the overrevving range, as
this could damage the engine.
The fuel supply is interrupted to protect the
engine when the red band is reached. Outside temperature display
You should pay special attention to road con-
ditions when temperatures are around freez-
ing point.
Bear in mind that the outside temperature
display indicates the temperature measured
and does not record the road temperature.
The outside temperature display is in the mul- tifunction display (Y page 192).
Changes in the outside temperature are dis-
played after a short delay. Speedometer with segments
The segments in the speedometer indicate
which speed range is available.
R Cruise control activated (Y page 158):
The segments light up from the stored
speed to the maximum speed.
R DISTRONIC PLUS activated (Y page 160):One or two segments in the set speed
range light up.
R DISTRONIC PLUS detects a vehicle in front:
The segments between the speed of the
vehicle in front and the stored speed light
up. Operating the on-board computer
Overview The on-board computer is activated as soon
as you turn the SmartKey to position
1in the
ignition lock.
You can control the multifunction display and
the settings in the on-board computer using
the buttons on the multifunction steering
wheel. 0043
Multifunction display
0044 Switches on the Voice Control System;
see the separate operating instructions
0087 Right control panel
0085 Left control panel
0083 Back button Displays and operation
191On-board computer and displays Z