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C
Calling up a fault see Display messages
Car
see Vehicle
Car wash (care) ................................ .289
Care
360° camera ................................. 293
Automatic car wash ....................... 289
Carpets .......................................... 295
Display .......................................... .294
Exhaust pipe .................................. 293
Exterior lighting ............................ .292
Gear or selector lever .................... 295
High-pressure cleaner .................... 291
Interior .......................................... .294
Matt paintwork .............................. 291
Notes ............................................. 289
Paint .............................................. 291
Plastic trim ................................... .294
Reversing camera .......................... 293
Roof lining ...................................... 295
Seat belt ........................................ 295
Seat cover ..................................... 295
Sensors ......................................... 293
Steering wheel ............................... 295
Trim pieces ................................... .295
Washing by hand ........................... 290
Wheels .......................................... .292
Windows ........................................ 292
Wiper blades .................................. 292
Wooden trim .................................. 295
CD
See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 256
CD player (on-board computer) ........211
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-puter) ............................................. 218
Locking/unlocking (key) .................. 74
Centre console
Lower section .................................. 33
Upper section .................................. 32
Changing bulbs
Main-beam headlamps ................... 112
Child
Restraint system .............................. 48 Child seat
Automatic recognition ..................... 51
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 54
ISOFIX .............................................. 49
On the front-passenger seat ............ 52
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 55
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 53
Recommendations ........................... 58
Suitable positions ............................ 55
Top Tether ....................................... 50
Child seat lock ..................................... 48
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 60
Children
child seat lock .................................. 48
Cigarette lighter ................................ 274
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ........................... 293
Trailer tow hitch ............................ .294
Climate control
Auxiliary heating/ventilatio n ..........124
Controlling automatically .............. .119
Convenience opening/closing
(air-recirculation mode )................. 123
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 119
Demisting the windows .................. 121
Demisting the windscreen ............. 121
Indicator lamp ................................ 119
Information on using
THERMOTRONIC automatic cli-
mate control .................................. 117
Overview of systems ...................... 115
Problem with the rear window
heating .......................................... 123
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 119
Rear control panel ......................... 116
Setting the air distribution ............. 120
Setting the air vents ...................... 129
Setting the airflow ......................... 121
Setting the climate mode ............... 120
Setting the temperature ................ 120
Setting the temperature,
THERMATIC ................................... 120
Setting the temperature,
THERMOTRONIC ............................ 120
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 123 6
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Switching on/of
f........................... 117
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 124
Switching the rear window heat-
ing on/of f...................................... 122
Switching the ZONE function on/
off .................................................. 121
THERMATIC automatic climate
control (2-zone) ............................. 116
THERMOTRONIC (3-zone) auto-
matic climate control ..................... 116
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 28
see Instrument cluster
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS
Activating/deactivating ................. 214
Display message ............................ 225
Operation/note s.............................. 64
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 294
COMAND Online
Switching on/of f........................... 256
Combination switch .......................... 108
Connecting a USB device
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 256
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 209
Controller ........................................... 257
Convenience closing feature .............. 86
Convenience opening feature ............ 86
Convenience opening/closing (air-
recirculation mode) ........................... 123
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 286
Display message ............................ 231
Important safety notes .................. 334
Temperature gaug e........................ 206
Warning lamp ................................. 252
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 27
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 229
Function/note s............................. 109
Cruise control
Activation conditions ..................... 157
Cruise control lever ....................... 156 Deactivating ................................... 158
Display message ............................ 238
Driving system ............................... 156
Important safety notes .................. 156
LIM indicator lamp ......................... 156
Selecting ........................................ 156
Setting a speed .............................. 158
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 157
Cup holder
Centre console .............................. 271
Important safety notes .................. 270
Rear compartment ......................... 272 D
Dashboard see Instrument cluster
Data
see Technical data
Data carrier
Selecting ........................................ 211
Data modem mode
Telephone with Bluetooth ®
(SAP
profile) ........................................... 262
Daytime driving lights
Display message ............................ 229
Function/note s............................. 106
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 217
Dealership
see Qualified specialist workshop
Declarations of conformity ................. 25
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 218
Interior lighting .............................. 218
Diagnostics connection ...................... 25
Diesel .................................................. 331
Digital Owner's Manual
Help ................................................. 22
Introduction ..................................... 22
Digital speedometer ......................... 209
Dipped-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 229
Setting for driving abroad (sym-
metrical) ........................................ 106 Index
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Setting for driving on the right/
left ................................................. 217
Switching on/of f........................... 107
DIRECT SELECT lever
Automatic transmission ................. 140
Display message
Driving systems ............................. 234
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 245
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 288
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 222
Engine ............................................ 231
General information ....................... 222
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 222
Key ................................................ 245
Lights ............................................. 229
Safety systems .............................. 223
Tyres .............................................. 239
Vehicle ........................................... 241
Distance warning function
Function/note s................................ 65
Distance warning signal (warning
lamp) .................................................. 254
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activating ....................................... 163
Activation conditions ..................... 163
Deactivating ................................... 167
Display message ............................ 236
Displays in the multifunction dis-
play ................................................ 166
Function/note s............................. 161
Important safety notes .................. 161
Selecting ........................................ 162
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 165
Stopping ........................................ 165
Door
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 218
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 82
Central locking/unlocking (key) ...... 74
Control panel ................................... 35
Display message ............................ 243
Emergency locking ........................... 82
Emergency unlocking ....................... 82
Important safety notes .................... 80
Opening (from the inside) ................ 81 Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 144
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 140
Manual ........................................... 144
Manual (vehicles with Sports
package AMG) ............................... 145
Driver's door
see Door
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 289
Symmetrical dipped beam ............. 106
Driving on flooded roads .................. 154
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 ............... 169
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 185
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 196
Active Driving Assistance pack-
age ................................................. 196
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 199
Active Parking Assist ..................... 176
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 189
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 193
Cruise control ................................ 156
Display message ............................ 234
Distronic Plus ................................ 161 8
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Dynamic handling package with
sports mode .................................. 172
HOLD functio
n............................... 170
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 195
Lane package ................................ 193
PARKTRONIC ................................. 172
Reversing camera .......................... 181
SPEEDTRONIC ............................... 158
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 190
Driving tips
Aquaplaning ................................... 154
Automatic transmission ................. 142
Brakes ........................................... 153
Downhill gradient ........................... 153
Driving abroad ............................... 106
Driving in winter ............................. 155
Driving on flooded roads ................ 154
Driving on wet roads ...................... 154
General .......................................... 152
Icy road surfaces ........................... 155
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 154
New brake pads/linings ................ 154
Running-in tips ............................... 131
Snow chains .................................. 316
Symmetrical dipped beam ............. 106
Towing a trailer .............................. 202
Wet road surface ........................... 154
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 211
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 256
Dynamic handling package with
sports mode ....................................... 172 E
E10 see Fuel
EASY-ENTRY feature
Activating/deactivating ................. 220
Function/note s............................. 101
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 102
Function/note s............................. 101
Switching on/of f........................... 220
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 224 Function/note
s................................ 69
ECO display
Function/note s............................. 152
On-board computer ....................... 209
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 136
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 135
Deactivating/activating ................. 136
General information ....................... 135
Important safety notes .................. 135
Introduction ................................... 135
Electromagnetic compatibility
Declaration of conformity ................ 25
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 47
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 ................................ 326
Important safety notes .................. 325
Removing ....................................... 326
Storage location ............................ 326
Stowing .......................................... 326
Technical data ............................... 326
Emergency unlocking
Vehicle ............................................. 82
Engine
Display message ............................ 231
ECO start/stop function ................ 135
Engine number ............................... 329
Jump-starting ................................. 305
Running irregularly ......................... 138
Starting problems .......................... 138
Starting the engine with the key .... 134
Starting with KEYLESS GO ............. 134
Stopping ........................................ 151
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 310 Index
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Warning lamp (engine diagnos-
tics) ............................................... 252
Engine electronics
Notes ............................................. 327
Problem (fault) ...............................1 38
Engine jump starting
see Jump starting (engine)
Engine oil
Additives ........................................ 333
Checking the oil level ..................... 285
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 285
Display message ............................ 232
Filling capacity ............................... 333
Notes about oil grades ................... 332
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 285
Topping up ..................................... 286
Entering an address
See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 256
Environmental protection
Returning an end-of-life vehicle ....... 23
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
Characteristics ................................. 67
Deactivating/activating ................. 214
Deactivating/activating (notes) ....... 68
Display message ............................ 223
Function/notes ................................ 67
General notes .................................. 67
Important safety guidelines ............. 67
Trailer stabilisatio n.......................... 68
Warning lamp ................................. 249
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 67
Exhaust pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 293
Exterior lighting
Settings options ............................. 106
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 102
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ........ 103
Folding in when locking (on-boardcomputer) ...................................... 220
Folding in/out (automatically )....... 103
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 103
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 103 Parking position ............................. 104
Resetting ....................................... 103
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 104 F
Fault message see Display messages
Favourites
Overview ........................................ 257
Filler cap
see Fuel filler flap
Fire extinguisher ............................... 296
First-aid kit ......................................... 296
Fitting a wheel
Fitting a wheel ............................... 324
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 324
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 321
Raising the vehicl e......................... 322
Removing a whee l.......................... 323
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 322
Flat tyre
MOExtended tyre s......................... 298
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 298
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 299
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormat ............................................. 281
Foglamps
Extended rang e.............................. 109
Frequencies
Garage door opener ....................... 279
Mobile phone ................................. 327
Two-way radio ................................ 327
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 331
Consumption statistics .................. 209
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 209
Displaying the range ...................... 209
Fuel gaug e....................................... 30
Grade (petrol) ................................ 330
Important safety notes .................. 330
Notes for E 200, E 250, E400 ........ 331
Problem (malfunction) ................... 150
Quality (diesel )............................... 331
Refuelling ....................................... 147 10
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Tank content/reserve fuel .............3
30
Fuel filler flap
Opening ......................................... 148
Fuel filter (white display message) .. 233
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 209
Gauge .............................................. 30
Fuel reserve
see Fuel
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 330
Problem (malfunction) ................... 150
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 297
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................ .311
Before changing ............................ .311
Dashboard fuse box ....................... 311
Fuse box in the boot ..................... .312
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 311
Important safety notes .................. 310 G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory ..................... 278
Frequencies ................................... 279
General notes ................................ 276
Important safety notes .................. 277
Opening/closing the garage door .. 278
Problems when programming ....... .278
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 277
Synchronising the rolling code ....... 278
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ........... 23
Glove compartment .......................... 266
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See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 256 H
Hazard warning lamps ......................108
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 95
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 96
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 95 see NECK-PRO head restraints
Headbag
Display message ............................ 229
Headlamp flasher .............................. 108
Headlamps
Misting up ...................................... 110
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High-pressure cleaners .................... 291
Hill start assist .................................. 135
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 171
Deactivating ................................... 171
Display message ............................ 234
Function/notes ............................ .170
Home address
See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 256
Horn ...................................................... 28 I
Ignition lock see Key positions
Immobiliser .......................................... 71
Indicator and warning lamp
Restraint system ............................ 251
Indicator and warning lamps
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS .............................................. 254
Coolant .......................................... 252
Engine diagnostics ......................... 252
Indicator lamps
Display message ............................ 229
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Insect protection on the radiator .... 285
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 30
Settings ......................................... 216
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 30
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 216
Intelligent Light System
Activating/deactivating ................. 217
Display message ............................ 229
Overview ........................................ 108 Index
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Setting the dipped-beam head-
lamps for driving on the right/left .. 217
Interior lighting
Automatic control system .............. 110
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 218
Overview ........................................ 110
Reading lamp ................................. 110
Setting brightness for display/
switches (on-board computer) ....... 216
Interior motion sensor
Deactivating ..................................... 73
Function ........................................... 72
Priming ............................................ 73
Switching off .................................... 73
iPod ®
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 256
ISOFIX child seat securing system .... 49J
Jack Storage location ............................ 297
Using ............................................. 322
Jump starting (engine) ...................... 305K
Key Changing the battery ....................... 77
Checking the battery ....................... 77
Convenience opening feature .......... 86
Display message ............................ 245
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 74
Emergency key element ................... 76
Important safety notes .................... 74
Loss ................................................. 79
Modifying the programming ............. 76
Overview .......................................... 74
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 132
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 79
Starting the engine ........................ 134
Key positions
Key ................................................ 132
KEYLESS GO .................................. 132
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing ........................ 86
Deactivation ..................................... 75 Display message ............................ 245
Locking ............................................ 75
Removing the Start/Stop button ... 133
Start/Stop button .......................... 132
Starting the engine ........................ 134
Unlocking ......................................... 75
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 143
Manual drive progra m.................... 146
Kneebag ............................................... 42 L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 215
Display message ............................ 235
Function/information .................... 195
Lane package ..................................... 193
Lashing eyelets ................................. 269
Licence plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 229
Light sensor (display message) ....... 230
Lighting
see Lights
Lights
Activating/deactivating the Intel-
ligent Light System ........................ 217
Activating/deactivating the inte-
rior lighting delayed switch-off ....... 218
Active light function ....................... 109
Adaptive Highbeam Assist PLUS .... 109
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 106
Cornering light function ................. 109
Dipped-beam headlamp s............... 107
Driving abroad ............................... 106
Foglamps (extended range) ........... 109
Hazard warning lamps ................... 108
Headlamp flashe r........................... 108
Light switch ................................... 106
Main-beam headlamp s................... 108
Motorway mode ............................. 109
Parking lamps ................................ 107
Rear foglamp ................................. 107
Setting brightness for display/
switches (on-board computer) ....... 216
Side lamps ..................................... 107 12
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Switching the daytime driving
lights on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 217
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 218
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) .......... 218
Turn signals ................................... 108
see Interior lighting
see Replacing bulbs
LIM indicator lamp
Cruise control ................................ 156
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 162
Variable SPEEDTRONIC ................. 159
Limiting the speed
see SPEEDTRONIC
LINGUATRONIC
see Separate operating instructions
Loading guidelines ............................ 265
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) ............................... 219
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port .................................................. 97 M
M+S tyres ........................................... 315
Main-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist PLUS .... 109
Changing bulb s.............................. 112
Display message ............................ 229
Switching on/of f........................... 108
Maintenance
see ASSYST PLUS
Manual transmission
Engaging reverse gear ................... 139
Gear lever ...................................... 139 Pulling away ................................... 134
Shift recommendation ................... 140
Starting the engine ........................ 134
Matt finish (cleaning instructions) .. 291
Media Interface
USB port in the armrest of the
centre console ............................... 267
see Separate operating instructions
Memory card (audio) ......................... 211
Memory function ............................... 104
Mercedes-Benz Contact
Display message ............................ 225
Mercedes-Benz emergency call
system
Switch in the overhead control
panel .............................................. 275
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
360°camera .................................. 185
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 196
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 199
Active Parking Assist ..................... 176
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 189
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 193
Cruise control ................................ 156
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 161
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ............... 169
General notes ................................ 155
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 195
PARKTRONIC ................................. 172
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 46
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 47
Reversing camera .......................... 181
SPEEDTRONIC ............................... 158
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 190
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre
see Qualified specialist workshop
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 222
Messages
see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in sun visor) Index
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