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
1, 2, 3 ...
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
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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Adaptive Highbeam Assist PLUS .... 117
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 114
Cornering light function ................. 117
Dipped-beam headlamps ............... 115
Driving abroad ............................... 114
Foglamps (extended range) ........... 117
Hazard warning lamps ..................
.116
Headlamp flasher ........................... 116
Light switch ................................... 114
Main-beam headlamps ................... 116
Motorway mode ............................ .117
Parking lamps ................................ 115
Rear foglamp ................................. 115
Setting brightness for display/
switches (on-board computer) ....... 223
Side lamps ..................................... 115
Switching the daytime driving
lights on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 224
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 225
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) .......... 225
Turn signals ................................... 116
see Interior lighting
see Replacing bulbs
LIM indicator lamp
Cruise control ................................ 163
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 169
Variable SPEEDTRONIC ................. 166
Limiting the speed
see SPEEDTRONIC
LINGUATRONIC
see Separate operating instructions
Loading guidelines ............................ 272
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 82
Emergency locking ........................... 82
From inside (central locking but-
ton) ................................................. .81
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) .............................. .226 Luggage cover
see Boot separator
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 104 M
M+S tyres .......................................... .323
Main-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist PLUS .... 117
Changing bulbs .............................. 120
Display message ............................ 236
Switching on/off ........................... 116
Maintenance
see ASSYST PLUS
Manual transmission
Engaging reverse gear ................... 146
Gear leve r...................................... 146
Pulling away ................................... 141
Shift recommendation ................... 147
Starting the engine ........................ 141
Matt finish (cleaning instructions) .. 297
Media Interface
USB port in the armrest of the
centre console ............................... 274
see Separate operating instructions
Memory card (audio) ......................... 218
Memory function ............................... 112
Mercedes-Benz Contact
Display message ............................ 232
Mercedes-Benz emergency call
system
Switch in the overhead control
panel .............................................. 281
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
360°camera .................................. 192
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 203
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 206
Active Parking Assist ..................... 183
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 196
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 200
Cruise control ................................ 163
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 168
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ............... 176
General notes ................................ 162
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 202 Index
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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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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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