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
9
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
Vehicle data ................................... 335
Vehicle data ....................................... 335
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 335
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 82
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 328
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 297
Video
Operating the DVD .........................2 11
See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 256
VIN
Seat ............................................... 329
Type plate ...................................... 328 W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 249
Brakes .......................................... .248
Distance warning signal ................. 254
ESP ®
.............................................. 249
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 250
Fuel tank ........................................ 252
General notes ................................ 246
LIM (cruise control) ........................ 156
LIM (DISTRONIC PLUS) .................. 162
LIM (variable SPEEDTRONIC) ......... 159
Overview .......................................... 30
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF .............. .37
Reserve fuel .................................. .252
Seat belt ........................................ 247
Tyre pressure monitor ................... 255
Warning triangle ................................ 296
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 245
Wheel and tyre combinations
Tyres .............................................. 325
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 324
Wheel chock ...................................... 322
Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 320
Changing/replacing ....................... 321
Checking ........................................ 313
Cleaning ......................................... 292
Emergency spare wheel ................. 325
Fitting a new wheel ........................ 324
Fitting a wheel ............................... 321 Important safety notes .................. 313
Information on driving .................... 313
Removing a wheel .......................... 323
Storing .......................................... .321
Tightening torque ........................... 324
Wheel size/tyre size ..................... .325
Windowbag
Operation ......................................... 43
Windows
Cleaning ......................................... 292
see Side windows
Windscreen
Demisting ...................................... 121
Windscreen washer fluid
see Windscreen washer system
Windscreen washer system
Important safety notes .................. 334
Topping up ..................................... 287
Windscreen wipers
Problem (malfunction) ................... 114
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 112
Switching on/off ........................... 112
Winter operation
Important safety notes .................. 315
Radiator cover ............................... 285
Slippery road surfaces ................... 155
Snow chains .................................. 316
Winter tyres
Limiting the speed (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 218
M+S tyres ...................................... 315
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 292
Important safety notes .................. 112
Replacing ....................................... 112
Wooden trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) ................................................. .295
Workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop Z
ZONE function Switching on/off ........................... 121 Index
21
Override feature for the rear side win-
dows X
To enable/disable: press button;.
If indicator lamp :is lit, operation of the rear
side windows is disabled. Operation is only
possible using the switches in the driver's
door. If indicator lamp :is off, operation is
possible using the switches in the rear com-
partment. Pets in the vehicle
G
WARNING
If you leave animals unsupervised or unse-
cured in the vehicle, they may push a button
or a switch, for example.
They could:
R activate vehicle equipment and become
trapped, for example
R switch vehicle systems on or off, thus
endangering other road users
In the event of an accident, sudden braking or
abrupt changes of direction, unsecured ani-
mals could be flung around the vehicle, injur-
ing the vehicle occupants. There is a risk of an accident and injury.
Never leave animals unattended in the vehi-
cle. Always secure animals correctly during a
journey, e.g. in an animal transport box. Driving safety systems
Driving safety systems overview
In this section, you will find information about
the following driving safety systems:
R ABS (A nti-lock Braking System)
(Y page 62)
R BAS (Brake AssistSystem) (Y page 62)
R BAS PLUS (B rakeAssist System PLUS) with
Cross-Traffic Assist (Y page 62)
R COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS
(Y page 64)
R Adaptive brake lights (Y page 66)
R ESP ®
(Electronic StabilityProgram)
(Y page 67)
R EBD (e lectronic brake force distribution)
(Y page 69)
R ADAPTIVE BRAKE (Y page 69)
R PRE-SAFE ®
Brake (Y page 69)
R STEER CONTROL (Y page 71) Important safety notes
If you fail to adapt your driving style or if you are
inattentive, the driving safety systems can nei-
ther reduce the risk of an accident nor override the laws of physics. Driving safety systems are
merely aids designed to assist driving. You are
responsible for maintaining the distance to the
vehicle in front, for vehicle speed, for braking in
good time, and for staying in lane. 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.
The driving safety systems described only work as effectively as possible when there is ade-
quate contact between the tyres and the road
surface. Please pay special attention to the
notes on tyres, recommended minimum tyre
tread depths etc. (Y page 313).
In wintry driving conditions, always use winter
tyres (M+S tyres) and, if necessary, snow
chains. Only in this way will the driving safety
systems described in this section work as effec-
tively as possible. Driving safety systems
61Safety Z
Deactivating/activating ESP
®Important safety notes
You can select between the following statuses
of ESP ®
:
R ESP ®
is activated
R ESP ®
is deactivated. G
WARNING
If you deactivate ESP ®
, ESP ®
no longer sta-
bilises the vehicle. There is an increased risk
of skidding and an accident.
Only deactivate ESP ®
in the situations descri-
bed in the following.
It may be best to deactivate ESP ®
in the follow-
ing situations:
R when using snow chains
R in deep snow
R on sand or gravel
i Activate ESP ®
as soon as the situations
described above no longer apply. ESP ®
will
otherwise not be able to stabilise the vehicle
if the vehicle starts to skid or a wheel starts to
spin.
Deactivating/activating ESP ®
You can deactivate or activate ESP ®
via the on-
board computer (Y page 214).
ESP ®
deactivated:
The å ESP®
OFF warning lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up.
ESP ®
activated:
The å ESP®
OFF warning lamp in the instru-
ment cluster goes out.
Characteristics when ESP ®
is deactivated
If ESP ®
is deactivated and one or more wheels
start to spin, the ÷ESP®
warning lamp in the
instrument cluster flashes. In such situations,
ESP ®
will not stabilise the vehicle.
If you deactivate ESP ®
:
R ESP ®
no longer improves driving stability
R Engine torque is no longer limited and the
drive wheels are able to spin
The spinning of the wheels results in a cutting action for better traction on loose surfaces. R
Traction control is still activated
R COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST is no longer
available; nor is it activated if you brake firmly
with assistance from ESP ®
R PRE-SAFE ®
is no longer available; it is also not
activated if you brake firmly with assistance
from ESP ®
R PRE-SAFE ®
Brake is no longer available; it is
also not activated if you brake firmly with
assistance from ESP ®
R ESP ®
still provides support when you brake
firmly
ESP ®
trailer stabilisation General notes
If your vehicle/trailer combination begins to
lurch, ESP ®
assists you in this situation. ESP ®
slows the vehicle down by braking and limiting
the engine output until the vehicle/trailer com- bination has stabilised.
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If road and weather conditions are poor,
trailer stabilisation will not be able to prevent the vehicle/trailer combination from swerv-
ing. Trailers with a high centre of gravity can
tip over before ESP ®
can detect this. There is
a risk of an accident.
Always adapt your driving style to the prevail-
ing road and weather conditions.
If your vehicle/trailer combination begins to
lurch, you can only stabilise the vehicle/trailer
combination by depressing the brake firmly.
ESP ®
trailer stabilisation is active above speeds
of approximately 65 km/h.
ESP ®
trailer stabilisation does not work if ESP ®
is deactivated or disabled because of a malfunc- tion. 68
Driving safety syste
msSafety
These notes must be observed under all cir-
cumstances. You could otherwise damage
the engine, the electronics or the transmis-
sion.
If you must drive on stretches of road on which
water has collected, please bear in mind that:
R in the case of standing water, the water level
must be no higher than the lower edge of the vehicle body
R you should drive no faster than walking pace Winter driving
G
WARNING
If you shift down on a slippery road surface in an attempt to increase the engine's braking
effect, the drive wheels could lose their grip.
This increases the risk of skidding and having
an accident.
Do not shift down for additional engine brak-
ing on a slippery road surface. G
DANGER
If the exhaust pipe is blocked or adequate
ventilation is not possible, poisonous gases
such as carbon monoxide (CO) may enter the vehicle. This is the case, e.g. if the vehicle
becomes trapped in snow. There is a risk of
fatal injury.
If you leave the engine or the auxiliary heating
running, make sure the exhaust pipe and area
around the vehicle are clear of snow. To
ensure an adequate supply of fresh air, open a window on the side of the vehicle that is not
facing into the wind.
Have your vehicle winterproofed at a qualified
specialist workshop at the onset of winter.
You should drive particularly carefully on slip-
pery road surfaces. Avoid sudden acceleration,
steering and braking manoeuvres. If the vehicle threatens to skid or cannot be
stopped when moving at low speed:
X Vehicles with manual transmission: shift
to neutral.
X Vehicles with automatic transmission:
shift the transmission to position
N.
X Try to bring the vehicle under control by using
corrective steering.
The outside temperature indicator is not
designed to serve as an ice-warning device and
is therefore unsuitable for that purpose.
Changes in the outside temperature are dis-
played after a short delay.
Indicated temperatures just above the freezing
point do not guarantee that the road surface is
free of ice. The road may still be icy, especially in wooded areas or on bridges. The vehicle could
skid if you fail to adapt your driving style. Always
adapt your driving style and drive at a speed to
suit the prevailing weather conditions.
You should pay special attention to road condi-
tions when temperatures are around freezing
point.
Further information on driving with snow chains (Y page 316).
Further information on driving with summer
tyres (Y page 315).
Observe the notes in the "Winter operation" sec-
tion (Y page 315). Driving systems
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive stands for inno-
vative driver assistance and safety systems
which enhance comfort and support the driver in critical situations. With these intelligent co-ordi-
nated systems Mercedes-Benz has set a mile-
stone on the path towards autonomous driving.
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive embraces all
elements of active and passive safety in one well
thought-out system – for the safety of the vehi-
cle occupants and that of other road users.
Further information on driving safety systems
(Y page 61). Driving systems
155Driving and parking Z
R
snowfall or heavy rain may lead to a parking
space being measured inaccurately.
R pay attention to the PARKTRONIC
(Y page 174) warning messages during the
parking procedure.
R you can intervene in the steering procedure to
correct it at any time. Active Parking Assist
will then be cancelled.
R when transporting a load which protrudes
from your vehicle, you should not use Active
Parking Assist.
R never use Active Parking Assist when snow
chains are fitted.
R make sure that the tyre pressures are always
correct. This has a direct influence on the
parking characteristics of the vehicle.
Use Active Parking Assist for parking spaces
that are:
R parallel or at right angles to the direction of
travel
R on straight roads, not bends.
R on the same level as the road, e.g. not on the
pavement.
Detecting parking spaces Objects located above the height range of Active
Parking Assist will not be detected when the
parking space is measured. These are not taken into account when the parking procedure is cal-culated, e.g. overhanging loads, tail sections or
loading ramps of goods vehicles. G
WARNING
If there are objects above the detection range:
R Active Park Assist may steer too early
R the vehicle may not stop in front of these
objects
This could cause a collision. There is a risk of
an accident.
If objects are located above the detection
range, stop and deactivate Active Parking
Assist.
For further information on the detection range
(Y page 173). Active Parking Assist does not assist you park-
ing in spaces at right angles to the direction of
travel if:
R two parking spaces are located directly next
to one another
R the parking space is directly next to a low
obstacle such as a low kerb
R you forward park
Active Parking Assist does not assist you park-
ing in spaces that are parallel or at right angles
to the direction of travel if:
R the parking space is on a kerb
R the system reads the parking space as being
blocked, for example by foliage or grass pav-
ing blocks
R the area is too small for the vehicle to
manoeuvre into
R the parking space is bordered by an obstacle,
e.g. a tree, a post or a trailer Example: detected parking space
:
Detected parking space on the left
; Parking symbol
= Detected parking space on the right
Active Parking Assist is activated automatically
when driving forwards. The system is opera-
tional at speeds of up to approximately
35 km/h. While in operation, the system inde-
pendently locates and measures parking spaces on both sides of the vehicle.
Active Parking Assist will only detect parking
spaces:
R parallel or at right angles to the direction of
travel
R that are parallel to the direction of travel and
are at least 1.5 m wide
R that are parallel to the direction of travel and
at least 1.0 m longer than your vehicle
R that are at right angles to the direction of
travel and at least 1.0 mwider than your vehi-
cle
i Note that Active Parking Assist cannot
measure the size of a parking space if it is at Driving systems
177Driving and parking Z
The assistance graphic shows you the status
and further information on the following driv- ing systems or driving safety systems:
R Traffic Sign Assist (Y page 190)
R DISTRONIC PLUS (Y page 161)
R PRE-SAFE ®
Brake (Y page 69)
R COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS
(Y page 64)
R ATTENTION ASSIST (Y page 189)
R Lane Keeping Assist (Y page 195)
R Active Lane Keeping Assist (Y page 199)
X Press :to display the ATTENTION ASSIST
assessment.
Traffic Sign Assist You can activate or deactivate the warning func-
tion of Traffic Sign Assist in the Traffic TrafficSign
Sign
Assist
Assist menu. When the message function is
activated, detected traffic signs and information appear in the multifunction display for five sec-
onds.
X Press the =or; button on the steering
wheel to select the Assist.
Assist. menu.
X Using 9or:, select Traffic Sign
Traffic Sign
Assist
Assist.
X Press ato confirm.
The current selection appears.
X To activate/deactivate the message func-
tion: press aagain.
Further information about Traffic Sign Assist
(Y page 190).
Deactivating/activating ESP ®i
Observe the important safety notes on ESP ®
(Y page 67). G
WARNING
If you deactivate ESP ®
, ESP ®
no longer sta-
bilises the vehicle. There is an increased risk
of skidding and an accident.
Only deactivate ESP ®
in the situations descri-
bed in the following.
It may be best to deactivate ESP ®
in the follow-
ing situations:
R when using snow chains
R in deep snow
R on sand or gravel For further information about ESP
®
, see
(Y page 67).
X Start the engine.
X Press the =or; button on the steering
wheel to select the Assist.
Assist. menu.
X Press 9or: to select ESP ESP.
X Press ato confirm.
The current selection appears.
X To activate/deactivate: pressaagain.
ESP ®
is deactivated if the åwarning lamp in
the instrument cluster lights up continuously
when the engine is running.
If the ÷ warning lamp and the åwarning
lamp are lit continuously, ESP ®
is not available
due to a malfunction.
Observe the information on warning lamps
(Y page 249).
Observe the information on display messages
(Y page 223).
Activating/deactivating PRE-SAFE ®
Brake PRE
‑SAFE ®
Brake is only available for vehicles
with the Driving Assistance package.
X Press the =or; button on the steering
wheel to select the Assist. Assist.menu.
X Press the 9or: button to select PRE-
PRE-
SAFE Brake
SAFE Brake.
X Press ato confirm.
The current selection appears.
X To activate/deactivate: press theabut-
ton again.
When PRE-SAFE ®
Brake is deactivated, the
assistance graphic shows the æsymbol in
the multifunction display.
For more information on PRE ‑SAFE®
Brake, see
(Y page 69).
Activating/deactivating COLLISION
PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS X
Press the =or; button on the steering
wheel to select the Assist. Assist.menu.
X Press the 9or: button to select Col‐
Col‐
lision Prevent.
lision Prevent.. 214
Menus and submenusOn-board computer and displays