
Index
....................................................... 3Digital Owner's Manual
......................23 Introduction
......................................... 24 At a glance
........................................... 29 Safety
................................................... 37 Opening and closing
...........................74 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
....99 Lights and windscreen wipers
.........114 Climate control
................................. 123 Driving and parking
..........................138 On-board computer and displays
....213 Multimedia system
...........................263 Stowing and features
.......................272 Maintenance and care
......................289 Breakdown assistance
.....................304 Wheels and tyres
.............................. 321 Technical data
................................... 3352
Contents

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

Driving tips .................................... 160
HOLD functio
n............................... 177
Important safety notes .................. 160
Parking brake ................................ 159
Warning lamp ................................. 255
Breakdown
Where will I find...? ........................ 304
see Flat tyre
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting) ................................... 31
Bulbs
see Replacing bulbs C
Calling up a fault see Display messages
Car
see Vehicle
Car wash (care) ................................. 295
Care
360° camera ................................. 300
AIRCAP .......................................... 298
Automatic car wash ....................... 295
Cabriolet soft top ........................... 298
Carpets .......................................... 303
Display ........................................... 301
Draught stop .................................. 298
Exhaust pipe .................................. 301
Exterior lighting ............................. 300
Gear or selector lever .................... 302
High-pressure cleaner .................... 297
Interior ........................................... 301
Matt paintwork .............................. 297
Note s............................................. 295
Paint .............................................. 297
Plastic trim .................................... 302
Reversing camera .......................... 300
Roof lining ...................................... 303
Seat belt ........................................ 303
Seat cove r..................................... 302
Sensors ......................................... 300
Steering wheel ............................... 302
Trim pieces .................................... 302
Washing by hand ........................... 296
Wheels ........................................... 299
Wind deflector ............................... 298
Windows ........................................ 299 Wiper blades .................................. 299
Wooden trim .................................. 302
CD
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 263
CD player (on-board computer) ........ 218
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-puter) ............................................. 225
Locking/unlocking (key) .................. 74
Changing bulbs
Main-beam headlamp s................... 120
Child
Restraint system .............................. 50
Child seat
Automatic recognition ..................... 51
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 54
ISOFIX .............................................. 51
On the front-passenger seat ............ 53
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 55
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 54
Recommendations ........................... 58
Suitable positions ............................ 55
Child seat lock ..................................... 50
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 60
Children
child seat lock .................................. 50
Cigarette lighter ................................ 280
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ........................... 300
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 301
Climate control
Auxiliary heating/ventilation .......... 132
Controlling automaticall y............... 127
Convenience opening/closing
(air-recirculation mode) ................. 131
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 127
Demisting the windows .................. 129
Demisting the windscreen ............. 129
Indicator lamp ................................ 127
Information on using
THERMOTRONIC automatic cli-
mate control .................................. 125
Overview of systems ...................... 123
Problem with the rear window
heating .......................................... 131
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 127 6
Index

Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 203
Active Driving Assistance pack-
age ................................................. 203
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 206
Active Parking Assist ..................... 183
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 196
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 200
Cruise control ................................ 163
Display message ............................ 241
Distronic Plus ................................ 168
Dynamic handling package with
sports mode .................................. 179
HOLD functio n............................... 177
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 202
Lane package ................................ 200
PARKTRONIC ................................. 179
Reversing camera .......................... 188
SPEEDTRONIC ............................... 165
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 197
Driving tips
Aquaplaning ................................... 161
Automatic transmission ................. 149
Brakes ........................................... 160
Downhill gradient ........................... 160
Driving abroad ............................... 114
Driving in winter ............................. 162
Driving on flooded roads ................ 161
Driving on wet roads ...................... 161
General .......................................... 159
Icy road surfaces ........................... 162
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 161
New brake pads/linings ................ 161
Running-in tips ............................... 138
Snow chains .................................. 324
Symmetrical dipped beam ............. 114
Towing a trailer .............................. 209
Wet road surface ........................... 161
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 218
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 263
Dynamic handling package with
sports mode ....................................... 179 E
E10 see Fuel EASY-ENTRY feature
Activating/deactivating ................. 227
Function/note s............................. 109
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 110
Function/note s............................. 109
Switching on/of f........................... 227
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 231
Function/note s................................ 69
ECO display
Function/note s............................. 159
On-board computer ....................... 216
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 143
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 142
Deactivating/activating ................. 143
General information ....................... 142
Important safety notes .................. 142
Introduction ................................... 142
Electromagnetic compatibility
Declaration of conformity ................ 26
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 49
Emergency closing
Soft top ............................................ 90
Emergency key
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 82
Emergency key element
Function/note s................................ 76
General notes .................................. 76
Inserting .......................................... 76
Locking vehicle ................................ 82
Removing ......................................... 76
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 82
Emergency spare wheel
General notes ................................ 334
Important safety notes .................. 333
Removing ....................................... 334
Storage location ............................ 334
Stowing .......................................... 334
Technical data ............................... 334 Index
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Emergency unlocking
Vehicle ............................................ .82
Engine
Display message ............................ 238
ECO start/stop function ................ 142
Engine number .............................. .337
Jump-starting ................................. 313
Running irregularl y......................... 145
Starting problems .......................... 145
Starting the engine with the key .... 141
Starting with KEYLESS GO ............. 141
Stopping ........................................ 158
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 318
Warning lamp (engine diagnos-
tics) ............................................... 259
Engine electronics
Notes ............................................. 335
Problem (fault) ............................... 145
Engine jump starting
see Jump starting (engine)
Engine oil
Additives ........................................ 341
Checking the oil level ..................... 291
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 291
Display message ............................ 239
Filling capacity ............................... 341
Notes about oil grade s................... 340
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 291
Topping up ..................................... 292
Entering an address
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 263
Environmental protection
Returning an end-of-life vehicle ....... 24
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
Characteristics ................................. 67
Deactivating/activating ................. 221
Deactivating/activating (notes) ....... 68
Display message ............................ 230
Function/note s................................ 67
General notes .................................. 67
Important safety guidelines ............. 67
Trailer stabilisation .......................... 68
Warning lamp ................................. 256
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 67 Exhaust pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions)
.................................................. 301
Exterior lighting
Settings options ............................. 114
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 110
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ........ 111
Folding in when locking (on-boardcomputer) ...................................... 227
Folding in/out (automatically )....... 111
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 111
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 111
Parking position ............................. 112
Resetting ....................................... 111
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 112 F
Fault message see Display messages
Favourites
Overview ........................................ 264
Filler cap
see Fuel filler flap
Fire extinguisher ............................... 304
First-aid kit ......................................... 304
Fitting a wheel
Fitting a wheel ............................... 332
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 332
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 329
Raising the vehicl e......................... 330
Removing a whee l.......................... 331
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 330
Flat tyre
MOExtended tyre s......................... 306
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 306
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 307
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormat ............................................. 287
Foglamps
Extended rang e.............................. 117
Frequencies
Garage door opener ....................... 285
Mobile phone ................................. 335
Two-way radio ................................ 335 10
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

Skibag
................................................ 275
SMS
See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 263
Snow chains ...................................... 324
Sockets
General notes ................................ 280
Rear compartment .........................2 81
Soft top
AIRCAP ............................................ 95
Cleaning ......................................... 298
Closing manually in an emer-
gency ............................................... 90
Display message ............................ 252
Draught stop ................................... .94
Fitting/removing the AIRCAP
draught stop .................................... 96
Important safety notes .................... 88
Opening/closing (with key) .............. 90
Opening/closing (with soft-top
switch) ............................................. 89
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 98
Re-locking ........................................ 94
Soft-top switch .................................... 89
Sound
Switching on/off ........................... 264
Specialist workshop ............................ 27
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional speedometer ........................ 223
Digital ............................................ 216
In the Instrument cluster ................ .31
Segments ...................................... 213
Selecting a display uni t.................. 223
SPEEDTRONIC
Deactivating variable ..................... 167
Display message ............................ 244
Function/note s............................. 165
Important safety notes .................. 165
LIM indicator lamp ......................... 166
Permanent ..................................... 168
Selecting ........................................ 166
Storing the current speed .............. 166
Variabl e......................................... 166
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function Starting (engine)
................................ 140
STEER CONTROL .................................. 71
Steering
Display message ............................ 251
Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot
(DISTRONIC PLUS)
Activating/deactivating ................. 222
Display message ............................ 245
Steering assistant STEER CON-
TROL
see STEER CONTROL
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 107
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 107
Button overview ............................... 32
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 214
Cleaning ......................................... 302
Gearshift paddle s........................... 151
Important safety notes .................. 106
Steering wheel heating .................. 107
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 112
Steering wheel gearshift paddles .... 151
Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction) ................... 109
Switching on/of f........................... 107
Stowage areas ................................... 272
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................. 274
Centre console .............................. 273
Cup holde r..................................... 277
Glove compartment ....................... 273
Important safety information ......... 272
Under driver's seat/front-
passenger sea t.............................. 274
Stowage net ....................................... 274
Stowage space
Stowage net ................................... 274
Stowage well beneath the boot
floor .................................................... 277
Summer tyres .................................... 323
Sun visor ............................................ 279
Surround lighting (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 225
Switching on media mode
Via the device list .......................... 270 18
Index

T
Tail lamps Display message ............................ 236
Tank
see Fuel tank
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 337
Emergency spare wheel ................. 334
Information .................................... 335
Trailer load s................................... 344
Tyres/wheels ................................. 333
Vehicle data ................................... 342
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 219
Authorising a mobile phone (con-
necting) ......................................... 266
Connecting a Mobile phone (gen-
eral information) ............................ 266
Display message ............................ 251
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 219
Number from the phone book ........ 220
Redialling ....................................... 220
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 220
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 263
Switching between mobile
phones ........................................... 267
Telephone compartment ................ 274
Telephone module with Bluetooth ®
(SAP profile) Activating and connecting the
module ........................................... 268
Charging a mobile phone ............... 270
Connecting the mobile phone ........ 269
Connecting the module using a
USB cable ...................................... 268
Data modem mode ........................ 269
Installing the module ..................... 268
Introduction ................................... 267
Saving/deleting the PIN for the
SIM card ........................................ 269
Setting s......................................... 269
SIM card mode .............................. 268
Text messages ............................... 270
Transferring the phone book .......... 269
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 213 Outside temperature ...................... 213
Setting (climate control
)................ 128
TEMPOMAT
Function/note s............................. 163
Text messages
Telephone module with Blue-
tooth ®
(SAP profile) ....................... 270
Through-loading ................................ 276
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 307
Important safety notes .................. 307
Storage location ............................ 305
Tyre pressure not reached ............. 309
Tyre pressure reached ................... 309
Total distance recorder .................... 215
Tow-away protection
Activating ......................................... 72
Deactivating ..................................... 72
Function ........................................... 72
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 318
Important safety notes .................. 315
Towing
Important safety notes .................. 315
Transporting the vehicle ................ 317
With the rear axle raised ................ 317
Towing a trailer
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 205
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 208
Active Parking Assist ..................... 187
Axle load, permissibl e.................... 344
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 68
Failure check for LEDs ................... 212
General notes ................................ 209
Trailer tow hitch display message .. 251
Towing away
Fitting the towing ey e.................... 316
Removing the towing eye ............... 317
With both axles on the ground ....... 317
Towing eye ......................................... 305
Traffic Sign Assist
Activating/deactivating the warn-ing function .................................... 221
Display message ............................ 241
Function/note s............................. 197
Important safety notes .................. 198
Instrument cluster display ............. 198 Index
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