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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

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

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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Variable SPEEDTRONIC
see SPEEDTRONIC
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 27
Data acquisition ............................... 27
Display message ............................ 248
Electronics ..................................... 335
Equipment ....................................... 25
Implied warranty .............................. 27
Individual settings .......................... 223
Leaving parked up ......................... 159
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 82
Locking (key) ................................... 74
Lowering ........................................ 332
Pulling away ................................... 141
Raising ........................................... 330
Registration ..................................... 27
Securing from rolling away ............ 330
Tow-starting ................................... 315
Towing away .................................. 315
Transporting .................................. 317
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 82
Unlocking (key) ................................ 74
Vehicle data ................................... 342
Vehicle data ....................................... 342
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 342
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 82
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 336
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 305
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 218
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 263
VIN
Seat ............................................... 337
Type plate ...................................... 336 W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 256
Brakes ........................................... 255
Distance warning signal ................. 261
ESP ®
.............................................. 256
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 257
Fuel tank ........................................ 259
General notes ................................ 253 LIM (cruise control) ........................ 163
LIM (DISTRONIC PLUS) .................. 169
LIM (variable SPEEDTRONIC) ......... 166
Overview .......................................... 31
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF ............... 38
Reserve fue l................................... 259
Seat belt ........................................ 254
Tyre pressure monitor ................... 262
Warning triangle ................................ 304
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 252
Wheel and tyre combinations
Tyres .............................................. 333
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 332
Wheel chock ...................................... 330
Wheels
Changing a whee l.......................... 328
Changing/replacing ....................... 329
Checking ........................................ 321
Cleaning ......................................... 299
Emergency spare wheel ................. 333
Fitting a new wheel ........................ 332
Fitting a wheel ............................... 329
Important safety notes .................. 321
Information on driving .................... 321
Removing a whee l.......................... 331
Storing ........................................... 329
Tightening torque ........................... 332
Wheel size/tyre size ...................... 333
Wind deflector (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 298
Windows
Cleaning ......................................... 299
see Side windows
Windscreen
Demisting ...................................... 129
Windscreen washer fluid
see Windscreen washer system
Windscreen washer system
Important safety notes .................. 342
Topping up ..................................... 293
Windscreen wipers
Problem (malfunction) ................... 122
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 120
Switching on/of f........................... 120
Winter operation
Important safety notes .................. 323
Radiator cover ............................... 291 Index
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Protection of the environment
General notes
H
Environmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of compre-
hensive environmental protection.
Our objectives are to use the natural resour-
ces which form the basis of our existence on
this planet sparingly and in a manner which
takes the requirements of both nature and
humanity into consideration.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an environmen-
tally-responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tyre wear depend on
the following factors:
R operating conditions of your vehicle
R your personal driving style
You can influence both factors. Therefore,
please bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
R avoid short trips, as these increase fuel
consumption.
R observe the correct tyre pressure.
R do not carry any unnecessary weight in the
vehicle.
R remove the roof rack once you no longer
need it.
R a regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
R all maintenance work should be carried out
at a qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
R do not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
R do not warm up the engine when the vehicle
is stationary.
R drive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front.
R avoid frequent, sudden acceleration and
braking. R
change gear in good time and use each gear
only up to Ôof its maximum engine speed.
R switch off the engine in stationary traffic.
R monitor the vehicle's fuel consumption. Returning an end-of-life vehicle
EU countries only:
Mercedes-Benz will take back your old vehicle to
dispose of it in an environmentally-responsible
manner in accordance with the European Union (EU) End of Life Vehicles Directive.
There is a network of return points and disas-
sembly plants available. You can return your
vehicle to these plants free of charge. This
makes a valuable contribution to the recycling
process and the conservation of resources.
For further information on recycling old vehi-
cles, recovery and the terms of the policy, visit
the Mercedes-Benz homepage. Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
H
Environmental note
Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned
assemblies and parts which are of the same
quality as new parts. For these, the same war-
ranty applies as for new parts.
! Airbags and seat belt tensioners, as well as
control units and sensors for these restraint
systems, may be installed in the following
areas of your vehicle:
R doors
R door pillars
R door sills
R seats
R dashboard
R instrument cluster
R centre console
Do not install accessories such as audio sys-
tems in these areas. Do not carry out repairs
or welding. You could impair the operating
efficiency of the restraint systems.
Have accessories retrofitted at a qualified
specialist workshop. 24
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You could jeopardise the operating safety of
your vehicle if you use parts, tyres and wheels as
well as accessories relevant to safety which
have not been approved by Mercedes-Benz. This
could lead to malfunctions in safety-relevant
systems, e.g. the brake system. Only use genu- ine Mercedes-Benz parts or parts of equal qual-
ity. Only use tyres, wheels and accessories that
have been specifically approved for your vehi-
cle.
Mercedes-Benz tests genuine parts and conver-
sion parts and accessories that have been spe-
cifically approved for your vehicle for their reli-
ability, safety and suitability. Despite ongoing
market research, Mercedes-Benz is unable to
assess other parts. Mercedes-Benz therefore
accepts no responsibility for the use of such
parts in Mercedes-Benz vehicles, even if they
have been officially approved or independently
approved by a testing centre.
In Germany, certain parts are only officially
approved for installation or modification if they
comply with legal requirements. This also
applies to some other countries. All genuine
Mercedes-Benz parts meet the approval
requirements. The use of non-approved parts
may invalidate the vehicle's general operating
permit.
This is the case:
R if they cause a change of the vehicle type from
that for which the vehicle's general operating
permit was granted
R if other road users could be endangered
R if the emission or noise levels are adversely
affected
Always specify the vehicle identification number (VIN) (Y page 336) when ordering genuine
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Vehicle equipment
i This Owner's Manual describes all models
and all standard and optional equipment
available for your vehicle at the time of pub-
lication of the Owner's Manual. Country-spe-
cific differences are possible. Note that your
vehicle may not be fitted with all features
described. This is also the case for systems
and functions relevant to safety. Therefore,
the equipment on your vehicle may differ from that in the descriptions and illustrations. The original purchase contract documentation
for your vehicle contains a list of all of the sys-
tems in your vehicle.
Should you have any questions concerning
equipment and operation, please consult a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
The Owner's Manual and Service Booklet are
important documents and should kept in the
vehicle. Operating safety
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If you do not have the prescribed service/
maintenance work or necessary repairs car-
ried out, this could result in malfunctions or
system failures. There is a risk of an accident. Always have the prescribed service/mainte-
nance work as well as necessary repairs car-
ried out at a qualified specialist workshop. G
WARNING
Flammable material such as leaves, grass or
twigs may ignite if they come into contact with hot parts of the exhaust system. There is a risk of fire.
When driving off road or on unpaved roads,
check the vehicle's underside regularly. In
particular, remove parts of plants or other
flammable materials which have become
trapped. In the case of damage, contact a
qualified specialist workshop. G
WARNING
Modifications to electronic components, their software as well as wiring could affect their
function and/or the operation of other net-
worked components. This could in particular
also be the case for systems relevant to
safety. They might not function properly any-
more and/or jeopardise the operational
safety of the vehicle. There is an increased
risk of an accident and injury.
Do not attempt to modify the wiring as well as
electronic components or their software. Operating safety
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