Rocking th
evehicl efree. .............. .161
Startin gthe engin e....................... .147
Steerin gwhee lgearshift paddles .. .163
Trailer towing ................................. 161
Transmissio nposition display
(DIREC TSELECT lever) ................... 159
Transmissio npositions .................. 160
Automatic transmission emer-
gency runnin gmode ......................... 166
Auxiliary heating/ventilation
Display message ............................ 282
Important safety notes .................. 138
Problem (display message) ............ 143
Remote control .............................. 140
Setting the departur etime ............. 141
Switching on/off (on the centre
console )......................................... 139
Axl eload, permissible (traile rtow-
ing) ...................................................... 380 B
Back button ....................................... 297
Bag hook ............................................ 312
Ball coupling
Folding in ....................................... 228
Folding in/ou t................................ 228
Folding out ..................................... 228
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 67
BAS PLU SwithC ross-Traffic Assist
(Brake Assist PLU SwithC ross-
Traffic Assist)
Function/notes ................................ 67
Important safety notes .................... 68
Battery (key)
Checking .......................................... 83
Important safety notes .................... 83
Replacing ......................................... 83
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 343
Display message ............................ 267
Important safety notes .................. 341
Jump starting ................................. 345
Belt
see Seat belts
Belt tensioner
Activatio n......................................... 52 Blin
dSpot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 245
Display message ............................ 272
Notes/function .............................. 218
see Active Blind Spot Assist
BlueTEC
see AdBlue ®
Bluetooth ®
Connecting another mobile
phone ............................................ 303
Searching for amobile phone ....... .303
See also Digita lOwner' sManual ... 296
Telephony ...................................... 302
Bonnet
Active bonnet (pedestrian protec-tion) ............................................... 321
Closing .......................................... .322
Display message ............................ 281
Important safety notes .................. 321
Opening ......................................... 322
Boot
Important safety notes .................... 89
Locking separatel y........................... 93
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 92
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 90
Opening/closing (from the out-
side, HANDS-FREE ACCESS) ............ 91
Opening/closing (manually from
outside) ............................................ 89
Boot lid
Display message ............................ 281
Obstacle recognition ........................ 89
Opening dimensions ..................... .377
Opening/closing .............................. 89
Boot load (maximum) ........................ 377
Brake
EBD ................................................. .75
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Displa ymessage ............................ 259
Note s............................................. 376 Index
5
J
Jack Storage location ............................3 36
Using ............................................. 362
Jump starting (engine) ......................345 K
Key Changing the battery ....................... 83
Checking the battery ....................... 83
Convenience closing feature ............ 95
Convenience opening feature .......... 94
Display message ............................ 284
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 81
Emergency key element ................... 82
Important safety notes .................... 80
KEYLESS-GO start function .............. 82
Loss ................................................. 85
Modifying the programming ............. 82
Overview .......................................... 80
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 145
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 85
Starting the engine ........................ 147
Keyp ositions
Key ................................................ 145
Start/Stop button .......................... 145
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing ........................ 95
Deactivation ..................................... 81
Locking ............................................ 81
Removing the Start/Stop button ... 146
Start function ................................... 82
Unlocking ......................................... 81
Kickdown
Driving tips ................................... .161
Manual gearshifting ....................... 165
Kneebag ............................................... 46 L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keepin gAssist
Activating/deactivating ................. 220
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 246
Display message ............................ 271 Function/informatio
n.................... 219
see Active Lane Keeping Assist
Lan epackage ..................................... 217
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 251
Lashin geyelets ................................. 312
Licenc eplate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 265
Light senso r(display message) ....... 265
Lighting
see Lights
Lights
Activating/deactivating the Intel-
ligent Light System ........................ 247
Active light function ....................... 121
Adaptive Highbeam Assist PLU S.... 121
Automati cheadlamp mod e............ 118
Cornering light function ................. 121
Dipped-bea mheadlamp s............... 119
Driving abroa d............................... 118
Foglamp s(extende drange) ........... 121
Genera lnotes ................................ 118
Hazard warning lamps ................... 120
Headlamp flashe r........................... 120
Headlamp rang e............................ 120
Intelligent Light System (func-
tion) ............................................... 121
Light switch ................................... 118
Main-bea mheadlamp s................... 120
Misted up headlamp s.................... 122
Motorwa ymode............................. 121
Parking lamps ................................ 119
Rear foglamp ................................. 119
Setting exterio rlighting ................. 118
Sid elam ps ..................................... 119
Turn signal s................................... 120
see Interior lighting
LI Mi ndicator lamp
Cruise control ................................ 181
DISTRONIC PLU S........................... 185
Variabl eSPEEDTRONIC ................. 183
Limiting the speed
see SPEEDTRONIC
LINGUATRONIC
see Separate operating instructions
Loadin gguidelines ............................ 308
Locking
see Central locking Index
13
X
To unloc kthe vehicle: touch the inne rsur-
fac eoft he door handle.
X To lock the vehicle: touch sensor surface :
or ;.
Make sure tha tyou do not touch the inner
surface of the door handle.
X Convenience closin gfeature: touch
recesse dsensor surface ;for an extended
period.
For further informatio nonthe convenience
closing feature (Y page 94).
Deactivating and activating If yo
udon ot intend to us eakey for an extended
perio doftime,you can deactivate the KEYLESS-
GO functio nofthe key .The key will then us every
little power, thereb yconserving battery power.
For the purposes of activation or deactivation,
the vehicl edoesn ot have to be nearby.
X To deactivate: press the&button on the
key twice in rapid succession.
The battery check lamp (Y page 83)ofthe
key flashe stwice briefl yand lights up once,
then KEYLESS-GO is deactivated.
X To activate: press any button on the key.
or
X Insert the key into the ignition lock.
KEYLESS-GO and al lofits associate dfeatures
are available again. KEYLESS-GO start function
General notes Bea
rinm ind tha tthe engine can be started by
any of the vehicl eoccupants if ther eisakey in
the vehicl e(Ypage 148). Changin
gthe settings of the locking
system
Yo uc an change the settings of the locking sys-
tem. Thi smeans tha tonlyt he driver's door and
the fue lfille rflapa re unlocke dwhent he vehicle
is unlocked. Thi sisusefulify oufrequently travel
alone.
X To chang ethe setting: simultaneousl ypress
the % and& buttons for approximately si
xs econds unti lthe battery check lamp
(Y page 83) flashe stwice.
If the setting of the locking system is changed
withi nthe signa lrang eoft he vehicle, pressing
the & or% button:
R locks or
R unlocks the vehicle
The key now functions as follows:
X To unlock: press the%button once.
X To unloc kcentrally: press the %button
twice.
X To lock: press the &button.
The KEYLESS-GO functions can be changed as
follows: X To unloc kthe driver' sdoor: touch the inner
surface of the door handl eonthe driver's
door.
X To unloc kcentrally: touch the inne rsurface
of the front-passenger door handle.
X To lock centrally: touch the outer sensor
surface on one of the door handles.
X To restore the factory settings: press and
hol dthe % and& buttons simultane-
ousl yfor approximatel ysixseconds unti lthe
battery check lamp (Y page 83)flashes
twice. Emergenc
ykey element
General notes If the vehicl
ecan no longer be unlocke dwitht he
key or KEYLESS-GO ,use the emergency key ele-
ment.
If yo uusethe emergency key element to unlock
and open the driver' sdoor, the anti-thef talarm
system will be triggered .Switch off the alarm
(Y page 78).
If yo uunlock the vehicl eusing the emergency
key element, the fue lfille rflapw illn ot be
unlocke dautomatically.
X To unloc kthe fue lfille rflap: insert the key
into the ignition lock. 82
KeyOpening and closing
Removin
gthe emergenc ykey element X
Push release catch :in the direction of the
arrow and ,atthe same time ,remove emer-
gency key element ;from the key.
Further information:
R Unlocking the driver' sdoor(Ypage 88)
R Locking the vehicl e(Ypage 88)
Inserting the emergenc ykey element X
Push emergency key element ;completely
into the key unti litengages and release
catch :is back in its basic position. Battery of the key
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Batterie scontain toxic and corrosiv esubstan-
ces. If batteries are swallowed, it can resul tin
severe health problems .There is ariskoff atal
injury.
Kee pbatteries ou tofthe reach of children. If
ab attery is swallowed, see kmedica lattention
immediately. H
Environmental note Batterie
scontain pollutants.
It is illega ltodispose of them
with the househol drubbish.
The ym ustb ec ollected sep-
arately and disposed of in an environmentally responsible
recycling system.
Dispose of batteries in an
environmentally responsible
manner. Take discharged
batteries to
aquali fied spe-
cialist worksho portoacol-
lection point for used batter-
ies.
Mercedes-Benz recommend sthat yo uhavet he
batteries replaced at aquali fied specialist work-
shop.
Checking the battery X
Press the &or% button.
The battery is working properly if battery
check lamp :lights up briefly.
The battery is discharge difbattery check
lamp :doe snot light up briefly.
X Replace the battery (Y page 83).
If the key battery is checke dwithin the signal
reception rang eofthe vehicle, pressing the
& or% button:
R locks or
R unlocks the vehicle
i Yo
uc an obtain abattery from any qualified
specialist workshop.
Replacing the battery Yo
ur equire aCR20253Vc ellb attery.
X Take the emergency key element ou tofthe
key (Y page 83). Key
83Opening and closing Z
X
Press emergenc ykey element ;into the
opening in the key in the direction of the arrow
until battery compartment cover :opens.
When doing so, do not hold battery compart-
ment cover :shut.
X Remove battery compartment cover :.X
Repeatedly tap the key against your palm until
battery =falls out.
X Insert the new battery with the positive ter-
minal facing upwards. Use alint-free cloth to
do so.
X Make sure that the surface of the battery is
free of lint, grease and other contamination.
X Insert the frontt abs of battery compartment
cover :into the housing and then press to
close it.
X Insert emergenc ykey element ;into the key
(Y page 83).
X Check the function of all key button sonthe
vehicle. 84
KeyOpening and closing
Problems with the key
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions You can no longer lock or
unlock the vehicle using
the key. The key battery is discharged or nearly discharged.
X Check the key battery (Y page 83) and replace if necessary
(Y page 83).
If this does not work: X Unlock (Y page 88) or lock (Y page 88) the vehicle using the
emergency key element. There is interference from
apowerful source of radio waves.
X Unlock (Y page 88) or lock (Y page 88) the vehicle using the
emergency key element. The key is faulty.
X Unlock (Y page 88) or lock (Y page 88) the vehicle using the
emergency key element.
X Have the key checked at aqualified specialist workshop. You can no longer lock or
unlock the vehicle using
KEYLESS-GO. KEYLESS-GO was deactivated.
X Reactivate KEYLESS-GO (Y page 81). The key battery is discharged or nearly discharged.
X Check the key battery (Y page 83) and replace if necessary
(Y page 83).
If this does not work: X Unlock (Y page 88) or lock (Y page 88) the vehicle using the
emergency key element. There is interference from
apowerful source of radio waves.
X Unlock (Y page 88) or lock (Y page 88) the vehicle using the
emergency key element. There is
afault with KEYLESS-GO.
X Lock/unlock the vehicle using the remote control function of the
key.
X Have the vehicle and key checked at aqualified specialist work-
shop.
If the vehicle can also not be locked/unlocked using the remote con-
trol function:
X Unlock (Y page 88) or lock (Y page 88) the vehicle using the
emergency key element.
X Have the vehicle and key checked at aqualified specialist work-
shop. Key
85Opening and closing Z
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions The engine cannot be
started using the key. The on-board voltage is too low.
X Switch off non-essential consumers, e.g. seat heating or interior
lighting, and try to start the engine again.
If this does not work:
X Check the starter battery and charge it if necessary (Y page 343).
or X Jump-start the vehicle (Y page 345).
or X Consult aqualified specialist workshop. The engine cannot be
started using the Start/
Stop button. The key is in
the vehicle. The vehicle is locked.
X Unlock the vehicle and try to start the vehicle again. The key battery is discharged or nearly discharged.
X Check the key battery (Y page 83) and replace if necessary
(Y page 83).
If this does not work: X Start your vehicle with the key in the ignition lock. There is interference from
apowerful source of radio waves.
X Start your vehicle with the key in the ignition lock. You have lost
akey. X
Have the key deactivated at aqualified specialist workshop.
X Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers.
X If necessary, have the locks changed as well. You have lost the emer-
gency key element. X
Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers.
X If necessary, have the locks changed as well. Doors
Important safety notes
United Kingdom only: G
WARNING
When the double locks are activated, the
doors can no longer be opened from the
inside. People in the vehicle can no longer get out, e.g. in hazardous situations. There is a
risk of injury.
Therefore, do not leave any people unsuper-
vised in the vehicle, particularly children, eld-
erly people or people in need of special assis-
tance. Do not activate the double lock when
people are in the vehicle. If the vehicle has been locked from the outside,
the double lock function is activated as stand-
ard. It is then not possible to open the doors
from inside the vehicle. You can deactivate the
double lock function by deactivating the interior
motion sensor (see the separate multimedia
system operating instructions). The doors can
then be opened from the inside after the vehicle
has been locked from the outside. The anti-theft alarm system is triggered if the door is opened
from the inside. Switch off the alarm
(Y page 78).
All countries: 86
DoorsOpening and closing
Adjusting th
esideb olsters of th eseat cush-
ion
X To narrow: press button :.
X To broaden: press button;.
Adjusting th esideb olsters of th eseat back-
rest
X To narrow: press button =.
X To broaden: press button?. Seat heatin
gand seat ventilation
Switching th eseat heatin gon/off G
WARNING
If you repeatedly switch on seat heating ,the
seat cushion and backres tpaddin gmay
become ver yhot.T he healt hofvehicle occu-
pants wit hlimited temperatur esensitivit yora
limited abilit ytor eac ttoe xcessively high
temperatures may be affected or they may
eve nsuffer burn-like injuries .Ther eisar iskof
injury.
Therefore, do no tswitch on th eseat heating
repeatedly. The three red indicator lamps in th
ebutto nindi-
cat ethe heating leve lyou have selected.
The system automaticall yswitches down from
level 3to level 2after approximately eight
minutes.
The system automaticall yswitches from level 2
to level 1after approximately te nminutes.
The system automaticall yswitches off approx-
imately 20 minute safter it is set to level 1.
X Turn th ekeyto position 1or 2in th eignition
loc k(Ypage 145).
X To switch on: press button:repeatedly
until th edesired heating leve lisset.
X To switch off: press button:repeatedly
until all th eindicator lamps go out.
i If th
ebattery voltage is to olow, th eseat
heating may switch off.
i If driv eprogram Eis selected, th epower of
th es eat heating is reduced:
R Manual transmission (Y page 157)
R Automatic transmission (see Digital Own-
er' sM anual)
Switching th eseat ventilation on/off The three blue indicator lamps in th
ebuttons
indicat ethe ventilatio nleve lyou have selected.
X Turn th ekeyto position 1or 2in th eignition
loc k(Ypage 145).
X To switch on: press button:repeatedly
until th edesired ventilatio nleve liss et.
X To switch off: press button:repeatedly
until all th eindicator lamps go out.
i If th
ebattery voltage is to olow, th eseat
ventilatio nmay switch off.
i You can open th
eside windows and th eslid-
ing sunroo fusin gthe "Convenience opening" 108
SeatsSeats, steerin
gwheel and mirrors