Triggering ......................................... 44
Windowbag ...................................... 43
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 .................................... 282
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Aquaplaning ....................................... 154
Ashtray ............................................... 273
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 213
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 213
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........ 288
Hiding a service message .............. 288
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 288
Service message ............................2 88
Special service requirements ......... 288
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 71
Function .......................................... .71
Switching off the alarm .................... 71
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 215
Display message ............................ 234
Function/note s............................. 189
Audio 20
Switching on/of f........................... 256
Authorised workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 230
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 136
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 135
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 106Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 142
Automatic drive program ............... 144
Changing gear ............................... 142
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 140
Display message ............................ 241
Drive program display .................... 140
Driving tips .................................... 142
Emergency running mode .............. 147
Engaging drive position .................. 142
Engaging neutral ............................ 141
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 141
Engaging reverse gear ................... 141
Engaging the park position ............ 141
Kickdown ....................................... 143
Manual drive progra m.................... 144
Manual drive program (vehicles
with Sports package AMG) ............ 145
Overview ........................................ 140
Problem (fault) ............................... 147
Program selector button ................ 143
Pulling away ................................... 134
Starting the engine ........................ 134
Steering wheel gearshift paddle s... 144
Trailer towing ................................. 143
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ................... 140
Transmission positions .................. 142
Automatic transmission emer-
gency running mode ......................... 147
Auxiliary heating
Activating/deactivating ................. 125
Important safety notes .................. 124
Setting ........................................... 219
Auxiliary heating/ventilation
Display message ............................ 244
Problem (display message) ............ 129
Remote control .............................. 125
Setting the departure time ............. 127
Switching on/off (on the centre
console) ......................................... 125
Auxiliary ventilation
Activating/deactivating ................. 125
Axle load, permissible (trailer tow-
ing) ...................................................... 336 4
Index
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
Index
Mobile phone
Connecting (Bluetooth ®
inter-
face) ............................................. .259
Connecting another mobile
phone ............................................ 260
Connecting the telephone module
with Bluetooth ®
(SAP profile) ......... 262
Frequencies ................................... 327
Installation ..................................... 327
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 212
Notes/placing in the bracket ......... 275
Transmission output (maximum) .... 327
Mobile telephone
Pre-installed bracket ..................... .276
Modifying the programming (key) ..... 76
MOExtended tyres .............................298
Motorway mode ................................ 109
MP3
Operating ....................................... 211
See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 256
Multicontour seat
Adjusting (on the seat) ..................... 97
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................ .208
Permanent display ......................... 216
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .. 207
Overview .......................................... 31
Multimedia system
see Separate operating instructions
Music files
See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 256 N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............ 210
See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 256
NECK-PRO head restraints
Important safety notes .................... 45
Operation ......................................... 45
Resetting triggered .......................... 46
Notes on running in a new vehicle .. 131O
Occupant safety Airbags ............................................ 41 Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 47
Children in the vehicle ..................... 47
Important safety notes .................... 36
PASSENGER AIRBAG indicator
lamp ................................................. 37
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 61
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 46
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 47
Restraint system introduction .......... 36
Restraint system warning lamp ....... .37
Odometer ...........................................2 08
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
Assistance menu ........................... 213
Audio menu ................................... 211
Convenience submenu .................. 220
Display messages .......................... 222
Displaying a service message ....... .288
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 166
Factory setting submenu .............. .221
Heating submenu ........................... 219
Important safety notes .................. 206
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 216
Light submenu ............................... 216
Menu overview .............................. 208
Message memory .......................... 222
Navigation menu ............................ 210
Operating the TV ............................ 212
Operating video DVD ..................... 211
Operation ....................................... 207
Service menu ................................. 215
Settings menu ............................... 216
Standard display ............................ 208
Telephone menu ............................ 212
Trip menu ...................................... 208
Vehicle submenu ........................... 218
Operating instructions
Vehicle equipment ........................... 24
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 25
Important safety note ..................... .24
Operating system
see On-board computer 14
Index
Seat
Adjusting the multicontour seat .......97
Seat backrest display message ..... 243
Seat belt
Automatic comfort-fit feature .......... 40
Correct usage .................................. 39
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ...................... 220
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ......................... 40
Cleaning ......................................... 295
Display message ............................ 227
Fastening ......................................... 39
Important safety guidelines ............. 38
Introduction ..................................... 37
Rear seat belt status indicator ......... 41
Releasing ......................................... 40
Warning lamp ................................. 247
Warning lamp (function) ................... 41
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 95
Adjusting (manually and electri-
cally) ................................................ 94
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port .................................................. 97
Adjusting the head restraint ............ 95
Cleaning the cover ......................... 295
Correct driver's seat position ........... 93
Folding the backrests forward/
back ................................................. 96
Important safety notes .................... 93
Overview .......................................... 93
Seat heating .................................... 97
Seat heating problem ...................... 99
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 104
Switching seat heating on/of f......... 97
Switching the seat ventilation on/
off .................................................... 98
Section
Boot ................................................. 82
Securing a load
see Stowage space
Securing luggage ............................... 269
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 295
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 293Service
see ASSYST PLUS
Service Centre
see Qualified specialist workshop
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 215
Service message
see ASSYST PLUS
Service products
AdBlue ®
special additive s.............. 332
Brake fluid ..................................... 333
Coolant (engine) ............................ 334
Engine oil ....................................... 332
Fuel ................................................ 330
Important safety notes .................. 329
Washer fluid ................................... 334
Setting the air distribution ............... 120
Setting the airflow ............................ 121
Setting the date/time format
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 256
Setting the language
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 256
Setting the time
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 256
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 221
On-board compute r....................... 216
Side lamps
Switching on/of f........................... 107
Side windows
Convenience closing ........................ 86
Convenience opening ...................... 86
Important safety notes .................... 84
Opening/closing .............................. 85
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 88
Resetting ......................................... 87
Reversing feature ............................. 85
Sidebag ................................................ 43
Sliding sunroof
see Panorama sliding sunroof
SMS
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 256
Snow chains ...................................... 316
Sockets
General notes ................................ 274
Rear compartment ......................... 275 Index
17
Transmission position display
......... 140
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ...................... 140
Transporting the vehicle .................. 309
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 295
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 209
Trip meter
Calling up ....................................... 208
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 209
Turn signals
Switching on/off ........................... 108
TV
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 212
see Separate operating instructions
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 327
Installation ..................................... 327
Transmission output (maximum) .... 327
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
Tyre changing tool kit ....................... 297
Tyre inflation compressor
see TIREFIT kit
Tyre pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 318
Display message ............................ 239
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 301
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 301
Recommended ............................... 316
Tyre pressure loss warning
General notes ................................ 317
Important safety notes .................. 318
Restarting ...................................... 318
Tyre pressure monitor
Checking the tyre pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 319
Function/note s............................. 318
General notes ................................ 318
Important safety notes .................. 319
Restarting ...................................... 320
Warning lamp ................................. 255
Warning message .......................... 320
Tyres
Changing a whee l.......................... 320
Checking ........................................ 313 Direction of rotation ...................... 321
Display message ............................ 239
Important safety notes .................. 313
Information on driving .................... 313
MOExtended tyre s......................... 315
Replacing ....................................... 321
Service life ..................................... 314
Storing ........................................... 321
Tyre size (data ).............................. 325
Tyre tread ...................................... 314
Wheel and tyre combinations ........ 325
see Flat tyre U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking ....................... 82
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 81
USB devices
Connecting to the Media Inter-
face ............................................... 264 V
Vanity mirror (in sun visor) .............. 272
Variable SPEEDTRONIC
see SPEEDTRONIC
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 26
Data acquisition ............................... 26
Display message ............................ 241
Electronics ..................................... 327
Equipment ....................................... 24
Implied warranty .............................. 26
Individual settings .......................... 216
Leaving parked up ......................... 152
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 82
Locking (key) ................................... 74
Lowering ........................................ 324
Pulling away ................................... 134
Raising ........................................... 322
Registration ..................................... 26
Securing from rolling away ............ 322
Tow-starting ................................... 307
Towing away .................................. 307
Transporting .................................. 309
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 82
Unlocking (key) ................................ 74 20
Index
Always have work on electrical and electronic
components carried out at a qualified special-ist workshop.
If you make any changes to the vehicle elec-
tronics, the general operating permit is ren-
dered invalid.
! There is a risk of damage to the vehicle if:
R the vehicle becomes stuck, e.g. on a high
kerb or an unpaved road
R you drive too fast over an obstacle, e.g. a
kerb or a pothole in the road
R a heavy object strikes the underbody or
parts of the chassis
In situations like this, the body, the under-
body, chassis parts, wheels or tyres could be
damaged without the damage being visible.
Components damaged in this way can unex-
pectedly fail or, in the case of an accident, no
longer withstand the strain they are designed for.
If the underbody panelling is damaged, com-
bustible materials such as leaves, grass or
twigs can gather between the underbody and
the underbody panelling. If these materials
come in contact with hot parts of the exhaust
system, they can catch fire.
In such situations, have the vehicle checked
and repaired immediately at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop. If, upon continuing your
journey, you notice that driving safety is
impaired, pull over and stop the vehicle imme- diately, paying attention to road and traffic
conditions. In such cases, consult a qualified
specialist workshop. Declarations of conformity
Wireless vehicle components The following information applies to all compo-
nents of the vehicle and the information sys-
tems and communication devices integrated
into the vehicle which receive and/or transmit
radio waves:
The components of this vehicle that receive
and/or transmit radio waves are compliant with
the basic requirements and all other relevant
conditions of Directive 1999/5/EC. You can
obtain further information from any Mercedes-
Benz Service Centre. Electromagnetic compatibility The electromagnetic compatibility of the vehicle
components has been checked and certified
according to the currently valid version of Reg-
ulation ECE-R 10. Diagnostics connection
The diagnostics connection is only intended for the connection of diagnostic equipment at a
qualified specialist workshop. G
WARNING
If you connect equipment to a diagnostics
connection in the vehicle, it can affect the
operation of the vehicle systems. This may
affect the operating safety of the vehicle.
There is a risk of an accident.
Do not connect any equipment to a diagnos-
tics connection in the vehicle. G
WARNING
Objects in the driver's footwell may restrict
the clearance around the pedals or block a
depressed pedal. This jeopardises the oper-
ating and road safety of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
Stow all objects securely in the vehicle so that
they do not get into the driver's footwell.
Always fit the floormats securely and as pre-
scribed in order to ensure that there is always sufficient room for the pedals. Do not use
loose floormats and do not place several floor-mats on top of one another.
! If the engine is switched off and equipment
on the diagnostics connection is used, the
starter battery may discharge.
Connecting equipment to the diagnostics con-
nection can lead to emissions monitoring infor-
mation being reset, for example. This may lead
to the vehicle failing to meet the requirements of
the next emissions test during the main inspec- tion. Operating safety
25Introduction Z
The activation threshold for the seat belt ten-
sioners and airbags is determined based on the
evaluation of the vehicle's rate of deceleration
or acceleration at various points in the vehicle.
This process is pre-emptive in nature. The trig-
gering/deployment process should take place
in good time at the start of the collision.
The rate of vehicle deceleration or acceleration
and the direction of the force are essentially
determined by:
R the distribution of forces during the collision
R the collision angle
R the deformation characteristics of the vehicle
R the characteristics of the object with which
the vehicle has collided
Factors which can only be seen and measured
after a collision has occurred do not play a deci-
sive role in the deployment of an airbag, nor do
they provide an indication of airbag deployment.
The vehicle may be deformed significantly with-out an airbag being deployed. This is the case if
only parts which are relatively easily deformed
are affected and the rate of deceleration is not
high. Conversely, an airbag may be deployed
even though the vehicle suffers only minor
deformation. This is the case if, for example,
very rigid vehicle parts such as longitudinal body
members are hit, and sufficient deceleration
occurs as a result.
If the restraint system control unit detects a side impact, the applicable components of the
restraint system are activated independently of
each other.
R Sidebags and pelvisbag on the side on which
an impact occurs, independent from the seat
belt tensioner and seat belt usage
Vehicles with the automatic child seat recog- nition on the front-passenger seat: the side-
bag and pelvisbag on the front-passenger side (front) deploy under the following conditions:
- an occupant is detected on the front-
passenger seat or
- the belt tongue is engaged in the belt
buckle of the front-passenger seat
R Windowbag on the side on which an impact
occurs, independent of seat belt usage and
regardless of whether the front-passenger
seat is occupied
R Seat belt tensioners, if the system determines
that deployment can offer additional protec-
tion for the vehicle occupants in this situation i
Not all airbags are deployed in an accident.
The different airbag systems work independ-
ently of each other.
How the airbag system works is determined
by the severity of the accident detected,
especially the vehicle deceleration or accel-
eration, and the apparent type of accident:
R frontal collision
R side impact NECK-PRO head restraints
Important safety notes G
WARNING
The function of the head restraint may be
impaired if you:
R attach objects such as coat hangers to the
head restraints, for example
R use unsuitable head restraint covers
If you do so, the head restraints cannot fulfil
their intended protective function in the event of an accident. In addition, objects attached
to the head restraints could endanger other
vehicle occupants. This poses an increased
risk of injury.
Do not attach any objects to the head
restraints and only use suitable head restraint
covers.
Consult a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre
regarding the availability of suitable seat or head
restraint covers.
Operation NECK-PRO head restraints reduce the likelihood
of head and chest injuries. The NECK-PRO head
restraints on the driver's and front-passenger
seats are moved forwards and upwards in the
event of a rear-end collision of a certain severity. This provides better head support.
If the NECK-PRO head restraints have been trig-
gered in an accident, you must reset the NECK-
PRO head restraints on the driver's and front-
passenger seat (Y page 46). Otherwise, the
additional protection will not be available in the
event of another rear-end collision. You can rec- ognise when NECK-PRO head restraints have Occupant safety
45Safety Z
been triggered by the fact that they have moved
forwards and can no longer be adjusted.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the
NECK-PRO head restraints checked for func-
tionality at a qualified specialist workshop after
a rear-end collision.
Resetting triggered NECK-PRO head
restraints Do not place your fingers between the uphols-
tery of the head restraint and the seat. Pay par-
ticular attention while resetting the NECK-PRO
head restraints.
X Tilt the top of the NECK-PRO head restraint
cushion forwards in the direction of arrow :.
X Push the NECK-PRO head restraint cushion
down as far as it will go in the direction of
arrow ;.
X Firmly push the NECK-PRO head restraint
cushion back in the direction of arrow =until
the cushion engages.
X Repeat this procedure for the second NECK-
PRO head restraint.
i Resetting the NECK-PRO head restraints
requires a lot of strength. If you have difficulty
resetting the NECK-PRO head restraints, have this work carried out at a qualified specialist
workshop. PRE-SAFE
®
(anticipatory occupant
protection)
Introduction In certain hazardous situations, PRE-SAFE
®
takes pre-emptive measures to protect the vehi- cle occupants. Important safety notes !
Make sure that there are no objects in the
footwell or behind the seats. There is a risk
that the seats and/or the objects could be
damaged when PRE-SAFE ®
is activated.
Although your vehicle is equipped with PRE-
SAFE ®
, the possibility of injury in the event of an
accident cannot be ruled out. Always adapt your
driving style to suit the prevailing road and
weather conditions and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front. Drive carefully.
Function PRE-SAFE
®
intervenes:
R in emergency braking situations, e.g. when
BAS is activated
R in critical driving situations, e.g. when physi-
cal limits are exceeded and the vehicle under- steers or oversteers severely
R on vehicles with the Driving Assistance pack-
age: if BAS PLUS intervenes powerfully or the
radar sensor system detects an imminent
danger of collision in certain situations
PRE-SAFE ®
takes the following measures
depending on the hazardous situation detected:
R the front seat belts are pre-tensioned
R if the vehicle skids, the front side windows
and the panorama sliding sunroof are closed
R vehicles with the memory function: the front-
passenger seat is adjusted if it is in an unfav-
ourable position
R vehicles with a multicontour seat: the air pres-
sure in the side bolsters of the backrest is
increased
If the hazardous situation passes without result- ing in an accident, PRE-SAFE ®
slackens the belt
pre-tensioning. On vehicles with multicontour
seats, the air pressure in the side bolsters is
reduced again. All settings made by PRE-SAFE ®
can then be reversed.
If the seat belt pre-tensioning is not reduced:
X Move the seat backrest or seat back slightly
when the vehicle is stationary.
Seat belt pre-tensioning is reduced and the
locking mechanism is released.
The seat-belt adjustment is an integral part of
the PRE-SAFE ®
convenience function. Informa-
tion about the convenience function can be
found under "Belt adjustment" (Y page 40).46
Occupant safetySafety