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12 V socket see Sockets
360° camera
Cleaning .........................................3 00
Display in the multimedia system .. 194
Function/notes ............................ .192 A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 230
Function/notes ................................ 62
Important safety notes .................... 62
Warning lamp ................................. 256
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 49
Activating media mode
General notes ................................ 270
Activating/deactivating air-recir-
culation mode ................................... .131
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 127
Active Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 222
Display message ............................ 242
Function/notes ............................ .203
Towing a trailer .............................. 205
Active Driving Assistance package .. 203
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 222
Display message ............................ 242
Function/notes ............................ .206
Towing a trailer .............................. 208
Active light function ......................... 117
Active Parking Assist
Detecting parking spaces .............. 184
Display message ............................ 243
Exiting a parking space .................. 186
Function/notes ............................ .183
Important safety notes .................. 183
Parking .......................................... 185
Towing a trailer .............................. 187
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 69 Adaptive Brake Assist
Function/notes ................................ 66
Adaptive brake lights .......................... 66
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus
Display message ............................ 237
Function/notes ............................ .117
Switching on/off ........................... 118
AdBlue ®
Display message ............................ 240
Filling capacity ............................... 340
Important safety notes .................. 340
Service indicator ............................ 295
AdBlue ®
service indicator ................ 295
Additional speedometer ................... 223
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 341
Address book
See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 263
Adjusting the volume
COMAND Online ............................ 264
Adjusting volume
Audio 20 ........................................ 264
Air conditioning
General notes ................................ 123
Air filter (white display message) .... 240
Air pressure
see Tyre pressure
Air vents
Glove compartment ....................... 136
Important safety notes .................. 136
Setting .......................................... .136
Setting the blower output of the
AIRSCARF vents ............................ .137
Setting the side air vents .............. .136
Switching AIRSCARF on/off .......... 106
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Airbag
Headbag .......................................... 44
Introduction ..................................... 42
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indica-
tor lamp .......................................... .38
Airbags
Front airbag (driver, front
passenger) ...................................... .43
Important safety guidelines .............42
Kneebag ........................................... 43
Pelvis airbag .................................... 44 Index
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Sidebag ............................................ 44
Triggering ......................................... 45
AIRCAP
Cleaning instructions ..................... 298
Extending/retracting ....................... 95
Fitting/removing the wind deflec-
tor .................................................... 96
Important safety notes .................... 95
AIRSCARF
Switching on/of f........................... 106
AIRSCARF vents
Setting the blower output .............. 137
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 71
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 71
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 71
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Anti-glare film .................................... 288
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Aquaplaning ....................................... 161
Ashtray ............................................... 279
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 220
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 220
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........ 294
Hiding a service message .............. 294
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 294
Service message ............................ 294
Special service requirements ......... 294
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 71
Function ........................................... 71
Switching off the alarm .................... 71
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 222
Display message ............................ 241
Function/note s............................. 196
Audio 20
Switching on/of f........................... 263 Authorised workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 237
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 143
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 142
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 114
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 149
Automatic drive program ............... 151
Changing gear ............................... 149
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 147
Display message ............................ 248
Drive program display .................... 147
Driving tips .................................... 149
Emergency running mod e.............. 154
Engaging drive position .................. 149
Engaging neutral ............................ 148
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 148
Engaging reverse gear ................... 148
Engaging the park position ............ 148
Kickdown ....................................... 150
Manual drive progra m.................... 151
Manual drive program (vehicles
with Sports package AMG) ............ 152
Overview ........................................ 147
Problem (fault) ............................... 154
Program selector button ................ 150
Pulling away ................................... 141
Starting the engine ........................ 141
Steering wheel gearshift paddle s... 151
Trailer towing ................................. 150
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ................... 147
Transmission positions .................. 149
Automatic transmission emer-
gency running mode ......................... 154
Auxiliary heating
Activating/deactivating ................. 133
Important safety notes .................. 132
Setting ........................................... 226
Auxiliary heating/ventilation
Display message ............................ 251
Problem (display message) ............ 136 4
Index

Digital Owner's Manual
Help ................................................ .23
Introduction .....................................23
Digital speedometer .........................216
Dipped-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 236
Setting for driving abroad (sym-
metrical) ........................................ 114
Setting for driving on the right/
left ................................................. 224
Switching on/off ........................... 115
DIRECT SELECT lever
Automatic transmission ................. 147
Display message
Driving systems ............................ .241
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 253
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 294
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 229
Engine ............................................ 238
General information ....................... 229
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 229
Key ................................................ 252
Lights ............................................. 236
Safety systems .............................. 230
Tyres .............................................. 246
Vehicle .......................................... .248
Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 65
Distance warning signal (warning
lamp) ................................................. .261
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activating ....................................... 170
Activation conditions ..................... 170
Deactivating ................................... 174
Display message ............................ 243
Displays in the multifunction dis-
play ................................................ 173
Function/notes ............................ .168
Important safety notes .................. 168
Selecting ........................................ 169
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 172
Stopping ........................................ 172
Door
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 225
Automatic locking (switch) .............. .82Central locking/unlocking (key) ...... 74
Control panel ..................................
.36
Display message ............................ 250
Emergency locking ........................... 82
Emergency unlocking ....................... 82
Important safety note s.................... 80
Opening (from the inside) ................ 81
Draught stop ........................................ 94
Draught stop (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 298
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 151
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 147
Manual ........................................... 151
Manual (vehicles with Sports
package AMG) ............................... 152
Driver's door
see Door
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 295
Symmetrical dipped beam ............. 114
Driving on flooded roads .................. 161
Driving safety system
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 62
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS ................................................ 64
EBD (electronic brake force distri-bution) ............................................. 69
STEER CONTROL ............................. 71
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 62
ADAPTIVE BRAK E............................. 69
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 66
Adaptive brake lights ....................... 66
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 62
Distance warning function ............... 65
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 67
Important safety guidelines ............. 61
Overview .......................................... 61
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake ............................. 69
Driving system
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ............... 176
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 192 8
Index

PARKTRONIC ................................. 179
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ...............................47
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 48
Reversing camera .......................... 188
SPEEDTRONIC ...............................1 65
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 197
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre
see Qualified specialist workshop
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .229
Messages
see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in sun visor)
Mobile phone
Connecting (Bluetooth ®
inter-
face) .............................................. 266
Connecting another mobile
phone ............................................ 267
Connecting the telephone module
with Bluetooth ®
(SAP profile) ......... 269
Frequencies ................................... 335
Installation ..................................... 335
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 219
Notes/placing in the bracket ......... 281
Transmission output (maximum) .... 335
Mobile telephone
Pre-installed bracket ..................... .282
Modifying the programming (key) ..... 76
MOExtended tyres .............................306
Motorway mode ................................ 117
MP3
Operating ....................................... 218
See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 263
Multicontour seat
Adjusting (on the seat) .................. 104
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................ .215
Permanent display ......................... 223
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .. 214
Overview .......................................... 32 Multimedia system
see Separate operating instructions
Music files
See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 263 N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............ 217
See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 263
NECK-PRO head restraints
Important safety notes .................... 47
Operation ......................................... 47
Resetting triggered .......................... 47
Notes on running in a new vehicle .. 138 O
Occupant safety Airbags ............................................ 42
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 49
Children in the vehicle ..................... 49
Important safety notes .................... 37
PASSENGER AIRBAG indicator
lamp ................................................. 38
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 61
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 47
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 48
Restraint system introduction .......... 37
Restraint system warning lamp ....... .38
Odometer ...........................................2 15
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
Assistance menu ........................... 220
Audio menu ................................... 218
Convenience submenu .................. 227
Display messages .......................... 229
Displaying a service message ....... .294
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 173
Factory setting submenu .............. .228
Heating submenu ........................... 226
Important safety notes .................. 213
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 223
Light submenu ............................... 223 14
Index

Menu overview .............................. 215
Message memory .......................... 229
Navigation menu ............................2
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Operating the TV ............................ 219
Operating video DVD ..................... 218
Operation ....................................... 214
Service menu ................................. 222
Settings menu ............................... 223
Standard displa y............................ 215
Telephone menu ............................ 219
Trip menu ...................................... 215
Vehicle submenu ........................... 225
Operating instructions
Vehicle equipment ........................... 25
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 26
Important safety note ...................... 25
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operation
Digital Owner's Manua l.................... 23
Outside temperature display ........... 213
Overhead control panel ...................... 35
Override feature
Rear side window s........................... 61 P
Paint code .......................................... 336
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 297
Panic alarm .......................................... 37
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 157
Parking brake ................................ 159
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 112
Reversing camera .......................... 188
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist ..................... 183
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking assistance
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 232
Notes/function .............................. 159
Warning lamp ................................. 255 Parking lamps
Display message ............................ 236
Switching on/of f........................... 115
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 181
Driving system ............................... 179
Function/note s............................. 179
Important safety notes .................. 179
Problem (fault) ............................... 183
Sensor rang e................................. 180
Trailer towing ................................. 181
Warning display ............................. 181
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
Indicator lamp .................................. 38
Problems (malfunctions) .................. 55
Petrol .................................................. 338
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 61
Phone book
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 263
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 302
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occupant
protection)
Operation ......................................... 47
PRE-SAFE ®
(preventive occupant
safety system)
Display message ............................ 233
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake
Activating/deactivating ................. 221
Display message ............................ 233
Function/note s................................ 69
Important safety notes .................... 69
Warning lamp ................................. 261
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS)
Display message ............................ 233
Operation ......................................... 48
Program selector button .................. 150
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system )......... 71
Immobiliser ...................................... 71
Interior motion sensor ..................... 72
Tow-away protection ........................ 72
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 24 Index
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Safety system
see Driving safety systems
SD memory card
Ejecting .......................................... 270
Inserting ........................................2 70
Inserting/removing ........................ 270
See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 263
Selecting ........................................ 218
Seat
Adjusting the multicontour seat ..... 104
Seat backrest display message ..... 250
Seat belt
Automatic comfort-fit feature .......... 41
Correct usage .................................. 40
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ..................... .227
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat bel t......................... 41
Cleaning ......................................... 303
Display message ............................ 234
Fastening ......................................... 40
Important safety guidelines ............. 39
Introduction ..................................... 38
Rear seat belt status indicator ......... 42
Releasing ......................................... 41
Warning lamp ................................. 254
Warning lamp (function) ................... 42
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 101
Adjusting (manually and electri-
cally ).............................................. 100
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 104
Adjusting the head restraint .......... 101
Cleaning the cover ......................... 302
Correct driver's seat position ........... 99
Folding the backrests forward/
back ............................................... 103
Important safety notes .................... 99
Overview .......................................... 99
Seat heating .................................. 104
Seat heating problem .................... 106
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 112
Switching AIRSCARF on/of f.......... 106
Switching seat heating on/of f....... 104 Switching the seat ventilation on/
off .................................................. 105
Section
Boot ................................................. 82
Securing a load
see Stowage space
Securing luggage ............................... 276
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 302
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 300
Service
see ASSYST PLUS
Service Centre
see Qualified specialist workshop
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 222
Service message
see ASSYST PLUS
Service products
AdBlue ®
special additive s.............. 340
Brake fluid ..................................... 341
Coolant (engine) ............................ 341
Engine oil ....................................... 340
Fuel ................................................ 337
Important safety notes .................. 337
Washer fluid ................................... 342
Setting the air distribution ............... 128
Setting the airflow ............................ 129
Setting the date/time format
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 263
Setting the language
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 263
Setting the time
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 263
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 228
On-board compute r....................... 223
Side lamps
Switching on/of f........................... 115
Side windows
Important safety notes .................... 84
Opening/closing .............................. 85
Opening/closing all ......................... 86
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 88
Resetting ......................................... 87
Reversing feature ............................. 85
Sidebag ................................................ 44 Index
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