
Symmetrical low beam .................. 108
Wet road surface ........................... 156
DVD video (on-board computer) ...... 197
Dynamic handling package with
sports mode ....................................... 168 E
EASY-ENTRY feature Activating/deactivating ................. 203
Function/note s............................. 101
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 102
Function/note s............................. 101
Switching on/of f........................... 203
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution) Display message ............................ 210
Function/note s................................ 69
ECO display
Function/note s............................. 154
On-board computer ....................... 194
Electronic brake force distribu-
tion
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 81
Trunk ......................................... 84, 85
Vehicle ............................................. 81
Emergency spare wheel
General notes ................................ 339
Important safety notes .................. 338
Storage location ............................ 339
Technical data ............................... 340
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Function ........................................... 57
Safety guideline s............................. 41
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 22
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 241
Display message ............................ 219
ECO start/stop function ................ 136
Engine number ............................... 343 Irregular running ............................ 140
Jump-starting ................................. 294
Starting problems .......................... 140
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 135
Starting with KEYLESS-GO ............. 135
Switching off .................................. 152
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 298
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 140
Engine jump starting
see Jump starting (engine)
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 274
Additives ........................................ 346
Checking the oil level ..................... 273
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 273
Display message ............................ 221
Filling capacity ............................... 346
Notes about oil grade s................... 345
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 273
Temperature (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 204
Viscosity ........................................ 346
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) Activating/deactivating (except
AMG vehicles) .................................. 67
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 205
Deactivating/activating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 68
Deactivating/activating (except
AMG vehicles) ................................ 199
Display message ............................ 209
ETS/4ETS ........................................ 66
Function/note s................................ 66
General notes .................................. 66
Important safety information ........... 66
Warning lamp ................................. 237
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 66
Exhaust check ................................... 154
Exhaust tail pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 281 Index
9

Exterior lighting
Setting options .............................. 108
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ...................................... .102
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 104
Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 103
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 103
Folding in when locking (on-board computer) ...................................... 204
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 104
Setting ........................................... 103
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 105
Storing the parking position .......... 104 F
Filler cap see Fuel filler flap
Flat tire
MOExtended tire s.......................... 287
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 286
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 288
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormats ........................................... 269
Fog lamps Switching on/of f........................... 109
Front fog lamps
Display message ............................ 217
Switching on/of f........................... 109
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 345
Consumption statistics .................. 193
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 194
Displaying the range ...................... 194
Driving tip s.................................... 153
Fuel gauge ....................................... 31
Grade (gasoline )............................ 344
Important safety notes .................. 343
Notes for AMG vehicles ................. 345
Premium-grade unleaded gaso-
line ................................................. 344
Problem (malfunction) ................... 151
Refueling ........................................ 148
Tank content/reserve fue l............. 344 Fuel filler flap
Opening ......................................... 149
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 194
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 344
Problem (malfunction) ................... 151
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 286
Fuses Allocation chart ............................. 299
Before changing ............................. 299
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 299
Fuse box in the trunk ..................... 299
Important safety notes .................. 298 G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory ..................... 269
General notes ................................ 266
Important safety notes .................. 266
Opening/closing the garage doo r..2 68
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 266
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .204
Gear or selector lever (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 282
Genuine parts ...................................... 21
Glove box .......................................... .249 H
Hazard warning lamps ......................111
Headlamps Adding fluid to cleaning system ..... 275
Cleaning system (function) ............ 111
Cleaning system (notes) ................ 348
Fogging up ..................................... 113
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 96
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 97
see NECK-PRO head restraints 10
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
15

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

Door control panel
Function Page
0043
Opens the door 80
0044
00360037
Unlocks/locks
the vehicle 80
0087
Adjusts the seats electri-
cally 96
0085
008D00370038
Stores settings for the seat, exterior mirrors and steer-
ing wheel 105 Function Page
0083
0062007000F5
0071
Adjusts and folds the exte-
rior mirrors in/out electri-
cally 102
0084
0062
Opens/closes the
side windows 86
006B
008A
Opens the trunk lid 84Door cont
rol panel
37At a glance

ATA (anti-theft alarm system)
A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the
alarm system is armed and you open:
R a door
R the vehicle with the mechanical key
R the trunk lid
R the hood
The alarm is not switched off, even if you
close the open door that triggered it, for
example.
i If the alarm continues for more than
30 seconds, the mbrace emergency call
system automatically notifies the Cus-
tomer Assistance Center. This is done
either by text message or data connection. The emergency call system sends the mes-sage or data provided that:
R you have subscribed to the mbrace ser-
vice.
R the mbrace service has been activated
properly.
R the necessary mobile phone network is
available. X
To arm: lock the vehicle with the SmartKey
or KEYLESS-GO.
Indicator lamp 0043flashes. The alarm sys-
tem is armed after approximately
15 seconds.
X To deactivate: unlock the vehicle with the
SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO. X
To stop the alarm using the SmartKey:
insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
The alarm is switched off.
or X Press the 0036or0037 button on the
SmartKey.
The alarm is switched off.
X To stop the alarm using KEYLESS-GO:
grasp the outside door handle. The Smart-
Key must be outside the vehicle.
The alarm is switched off.
or X Press the Start/Stop button on the dash-
board. The SmartKey must be inside the
vehicle.
The alarm is switched off. 72
Protection against theftSafety

Useful information
..............................74
SmartKey ............................................. 74
Doors .................................................... 79
Trunk .................................................... 82
Side windows ...................................... 85
Sliding sunroof .................................... 89 73Opening and closing