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California Important notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 22
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Care
Car wash ........................................ 292
Carpets .......................................... 298
Display .......................................... .296
Exhaust pipe .................................. 296
Exterior lights ................................ 295
Gear or selector lever .................... 297
Interior .......................................... .296
Matte finish ................................... 294
Notes ............................................. 291
Paint .............................................. 293
Plastic trim ................................... .297
Power washer ................................ 293
Rear view camera .......................... 296
Roof lining ...................................... 298
Seat belt ........................................ 298
Seat cover ..................................... 297
Sensors ......................................... 295
Steering wheel ............................... 297
Trim pieces ................................... .297
Washing by hand ........................... 292
Wheels .......................................... .294
Windows ........................................ 294
Wiper blades .................................. 295
Wooden trim .................................. 297
Cargo compartment enlargement ... 265
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 266
CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 207
Center console
Lower section .................................. 35
Upper section .................................. 34
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-puter) ............................................. 212
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ....... .74
Changing bulbs
Brake lamps .................................. .119
Cornering light function ................. 119
High-beam headlamps ................... 118
Low-beam headlamps .................... 118 Rear fog lamp ................................ 119
Turn signals (front) ......................... 119
Turn signals (rear) .......................... 119
Child
Restraint system .............................. 57
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 61
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 58
On the front-passenger seat ............ 60
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 61
Top Tether ....................................... 59
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 61
Rear doors ....................................... 62
Children
Special seat belt retractor .............. .57
Cigarette lighter ................................ 270
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal .......................... .295
Climate control
Air-conditioning system ................. 125
Automatic climate control (dual-
zone) .............................................. 127
Controlling automatically .............. .131
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 129
Defrosting the windows ................. 134
Defrosting the windshield .............. 133
General notes ................................ 124
Indicator lamp ................................ 131
Information about using auto-
matic climate control ..................... 128
Maximum cooling .......................... 133
Notes on using the air-condition-
ing system ..................................... 126
Overview of systems ..................... .124
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 135
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 131
Refrigerant ..................................... 358
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 359
Setting the air distribution ............. 132
Setting the air vents ..................... .136
Setting the airflow ......................... 132
Setting the temperature ................ 131
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 135 6
Index
Switching on/of
f........................... 129
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 135
Switching the rear window
defroster on/of f............................ 134
Switching the ZONE function on/
off .................................................. 132
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 30
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS
Activating/deactivating ................. 210
Display message ............................ 224
Operation/note s.............................. 64
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 296
Combination switch .......................... 112
Compass
Calibrating ..................................... 283
Calling up ....................................... 283
Magnetic field zone maps .............. 284
Setting ........................................... 283
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 204
Convenience closing feature .............. 88
Convenience opening feature ............ 87
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 289
Display message ............................ 233
Filling capacity ............................... 358
Important safety notes .................. 357
Temperature (on-board computer, AMG vehicles) ................................ 214
Temperature gaug e........................ 200
Warning lamp ................................. 256
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 27
Cornering light function
Changing bulb s.............................. 119
Display message ............................ 229
Function/note s............................. 113
Crash-responsive emergency light-
ing ....................................................... 116
Cruise control
Activation conditions ..................... 170
Cruise control lever ....................... 170
Deactivating ................................... 171 Display message ............................ 238
Driving system ............................... 169
Function/note s............................. 169
Important safety notes .................. 169
Setting a speed .............................. 170
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 170
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 268
Important safety notes .................. 268
Rear compartment ......................... 269
Customer Assistance Center
(CAC) ..................................................... 25
Customer Relations Department ....... 25 D
Data see Technical data
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 232
Function/note s............................. 110
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 212
Declarations of conformity ................. 24
Diagnostics connection ...................... 24
Digital speedometer ......................... 205
DIRECT SELECT lever
Automatic transmission ................. 148
Display messages
ASSYST PLU S................................ 290
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 217
Driving system s............................. 235
Engine ............................................ 233
General notes ................................ 217
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 217
Lights ............................................. 229
Safety systems .............................. 218
SmartKey ....................................... 246
Tires ............................................... 239
Vehicle ........................................... 242
Distance recorder ............................. 203
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 258
Distance warning function
Function/note s................................ 64
Warning lamp ................................. 258
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activation conditions ..................... 173 Index
7
Indicator and warning lamps
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS .............................................. 258
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 31
Settings ........................................ .211
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 32
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 200
Interior lighting
Control .......................................... .116
Emergency lighting ........................ 116
Overview ........................................ 115
Reading lamp ................................. 115 J
Jack Storage location ............................ 300
Using ............................................. 342
Jump starting (engine) ......................309 K
Key positions Start/Stop button .......................... 141
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing feature ............ 88
Deactivation ..................................... 75
Locking ............................................ 75
Unlocking ......................................... 75
Kickdown
Driving tips ................................... .153
Manual drive program .................... 157
Knee bag .............................................. 48 L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 211
Display message ............................ 236
Function/informatio n.................... 196
Lane Tracking package ..................... 194
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 214LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors
................................................ 58
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 231
Light function, active
Display message ............................ 232
Light sensor (display message) ....... 232
Lights
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 114
Automatic headlamp mod e............ 110
Cornering light function ................. 113
Fog lamps ...................................... 111
Fogged up headlamp s.................... 115
Hazard warning lamps ................... 113
High beam flashe r.......................... 113
High-beam headlamp s................... 112
Light switch ................................... 110
Low-beam headlamp s.................... 111
Parking lamps ................................ 112
Rear fog lamp ................................ 111
Setting exterior lighting ................. 110
Standing lamps .............................. 112
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 212
Turn signals ................................... 112
LIM indicator lamp
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 173
Loading guidelines ............................ 262
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 82
Emergency locking ........................... 83
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 82
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 213
Low-beam headlamps
Changing bulb s.............................. 118
Display message ............................ 229
Switching on/of f........................... 111
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 100 Index
11
G
WARNING
The distance warning function does not react:
R to people or animals
R to oncoming vehicles
R to crossing traffic
R when cornering
Thus, the distance warning function cannot
provide a warning in all critical situations.
There is a risk of an accident.
Always pay careful attention to the traffic sit-
uation and be ready to brake. G
WARNING
The distance warning function cannot always
clearly identify objects and complex traffic
situations.
In such cases, the distance warning function
may:
R give an unnecessary warning
R not give a warning
There is a risk of an accident.
Always pay careful attention to the traffic sit-
uation and do not rely solely on the distance
warning function.
Function X To activate/deactivate: activate or deac-
tivate the distance warning function in the
on-board computer (Y page 210).
If the distance warning function is not activa-
ted, the æsymbol appears in the assis-
tance graphics display.
The distance warning function can help you to minimize the risk of a front-end collision with
a vehicle ahead or reduce the effects of such
a collision. If the distance warning function
detects that there is a risk of a collision, you
will be warned visually and acoustically.
Starting at a speed of around 4 mph (7 km/h),
the distance warning function warns you if
you rapidly approach a vehicle in front. An
intermittent warning tone will then sound,
and the ·distance warning lamp will light
up in the instrument cluster. X
Brake immediately in order to increase the
distance from the vehicle in front.
or
X Take evasive action, provided it is safe to do
so.
Due to the nature of the system, particularly
complicated but non-critical driving condi-
tions may also cause the system to display a
warning.
With the help of the radar sensor system, the
distance warning function can detect obsta-
cles that are in the path of your vehicle for an extended period of time.
Up to a speed of around 44 mph (70 km/h),
the distance warning function can also react
to stationary obstacles, such as stopped or
parked vehicles.
If you approach an obstacle and the distance
warning function detects a risk of a collision,
the system will initially alert you both visually
and acoustically.
Autonomous braking function If the driver does not react to the distance
warning signal in a critical situation, COLLI-
SION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS can assist
with the autonomous braking function.
The autonomous braking function:
R gives the driver more time to react to criti-
cal driving situations
R can help the driver to avoid an accident or
R reduces the effects of an accident
Vehicles without DISTRONIC PLUS: the
autonomous braking function is available in
the following speed ranges:
R 5 - 65 mph (7 - 105 km/h) for moving
objects
R 5 - 31 mph (7 - 50 km/h) for stationary
objects Driving safety systems
65Safety Z
Vehicles with Adaptive Highbeam Assist:
when Adaptive Highbeam Assist is active, it
controls activation of the high-beam head-
lamps (Y page 114).
High-beam flasher X
To switch on: turn the SmartKey in the
ignition lock to position 1or 2, or start the
engine.
X Pull the combination switch in the direction
of arrow =. Hazard warning lamps
X
To switch on the hazard warning lamps:
press button :.
All turn signals flash. If you now switch on a turn signal using the combination switch,
only the turn signal lamp on the corre-
sponding side of the vehicle will flash.
X To switch off the hazard warning lamps:
press button :.
The hazard warning lamps automatically
switch on if:
R an air bag is deployed or
R the vehicle decelerates rapidly from a
speed of above 45 mph (70 km/h) and
comes to a standstill
The hazard warning lamps switch off auto-
matically if the vehicle reaches a speed of
above 6 mph (10 km/h) again after a full
brake application.
The hazard warning lamps still operate if the
ignition is switched off. Cornering light function
The cornering light function improves the illu-
mination of the road over a wide angle in the direction you are turning, enabling better vis-
ibility in tight bends, for example. It can only
be activated when the low-beam headlamps
are switched on.
Active:
R if you are driving at speeds below 25 mph
(40 km/h) and switch on the turn signal or
turn the steering wheel
R if you are driving at speeds between
25 mph (40 km/h) and 45 mph (70 km/h)
and turn the steering wheel
The cornering lamp may remain lit for a short
time, but is automatically switched off after
no more than three minutes. Exterior lighting
113Lights and windshield wipers Z
Do not use a bulb that has been dropped or if
its glass tube has been scratched.
The bulb may explode if:
R you touch it
R it is hot
R you drop it
R you scratch it
Only operate bulbs in enclosed lamps
designed for that purpose. Only install spare
bulbs of the same type and the specified volt- age.
Marks on the glass tube reduce the service
life of the bulbs. Do not touch the glass tube
with your bare hands. If necessary, clean the
glass tube when cold with alcohol or spirit and
rub it off with a lint-free cloth.
Protect bulbs from moisture during opera-
tion. Do not allow bulbs to come into contact
with liquids.
There are bulbs other than the Xenon bulbs
that you cannot replace. Replace only the
bulbs listed (Y page 117). Have the bulbs that
you cannot replace yourself changed at a
qualified specialist workshop.
If you require assistance changing bulbs, con-
sult a qualified specialist workshop.
If the new bulb still does not light up, consult
a qualified specialist workshop.
Bulbs and lamps are an important aspect of
vehicle safety. You must therefore make sure that these function correctly at all times.
Have the headlamp setting checked regularly. Overview: changing bulbs/bulb types
You can change the following bulbs. The bulb
type can be found in the legend. Vehicles with halogen headlamps
:
Turn signal lamp: PY 21 W
; Low-beam headlamp/daytime running
lamp/parking lamp/standing lamp:
H15 55 W/15 W
= Low-beam headlamp: H7 55 W Vehicles with Bi-Xenon headlamps
:
Cornering lamp: H7 55 W Tail lamps (vehicles with halogen headlamps)
: Rear fog lamp: P 21 W
; Brake lamp: W 16 W
= Brake lamp: W 16 W
? Turn signal lamp: PY 21 W
A Backup lamp: W 16 W Replacing bulbs
117Lights andwindshield wipers Z
Turn signals (halogen headlamps)
X
Switch off the lights.
X Open the hood.
X Turn bulb holder :counter-clockwise and
pull out.
X Take the bulb out of bulb holder :.
X Insert the new bulb into bulb holder :.
X Insert bulb holder :and turn it clockwise
until it engages.
Cornering light function (xenon bulbs) X
Switch off the lights.
X Open the hood.
X Turn housing cover :counter-clockwise
and remove it.
X Turn bulb holder ;counter-clockwise and
pull out.
X Take the bulb out of bulb holder ;.
X Insert the new bulb into bulb holder ;.
X Insert bulb holder ;and turn it clockwise.
X Press on housing cover :and turn it to the
right. Changing the rear bulbs
Opening and closing the side trim pan-
els View of right-hand side trim panel
You must open the side trim panel in the trunk
before you can change the bulbs in the tail
lamps.
X To open: release right or left side trim
panel :at the top and fold it down in the
direction of the arrow.
X To close: insert side panel :.
Tail lamps X
Switch off the lights.
X Open the trunk.
X Open the side trim panel (Y page 119). X
Press retaining clips :at the same time in
the direction of the arrows.
X Carefully remove the bulb holder with the
contacted connectors and the bulbs. Replacing bulbs
119Lights andwindshield wipers Z
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions Classification System) has disabled the front-passenger front
air bag (Y page 49)
R the Front
Front Passenger
Passenger Airbag
AirbagEnabled
Enabled See
SeeOperator's
Operator's
Manual
Manual orFront
Front Passenger
Passenger Airbag
AirbagDisabled
Disabled See
SeeOper‐
Oper‐
ator's Manual
ator's Manual display messages must not be shown in the
multifunction display.
X Wait for a period of at least 60 seconds until the necessary sys-
tem checks have been completed.
X Make sure that the display messages do not appear in the mul-
tifunction display.
If these conditions are fulfilled, the front-passenger seat can be
occupied again. Whether the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF or ON
indicator lamp remains lit or goes out depends on how OCS clas- sifies the occupant.
If the conditions are not fulfilled, the system is not operating cor-
rectly.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
For further information about the Occupant Classification System, see (Y page 49). Lights
i Vehicles with LED bulbs in the light clusters:
The display message for the corresponding light will only appear if all the LEDs have failed. Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
M MSolutions b
Check Left Corner‐ Check Left Corner‐
ing Light ing Light
orCheck
Check
Right Cornering
Right Cornering
Light Light The left or right-hand cornering light is defective.
X Check whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself
(Y page 116).
or
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. b
Check Left Low Check Left Low
Beam Beam
orCheck
Check
Right Low Beam
Right Low Beam The left or right-hand low-beam headlamp is defective.
X Check whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself
(Y page 116).
or
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Display
messages
229On-board computer and displays Z