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
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
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
Index
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
13
Sound
Switching on/off ........................... 257
Specialist workshop ............................26
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional speedometer ........................ 216
Digital ............................................ 209
In the Instrument cluster ................. 30
Segments ...................................... 206
Selecting a display unit .................. 216
SPEEDTRONIC
Deactivating variable ..................... 160
Display message ............................2 37
Function/notes ............................ .158
Important safety notes .................. 158
LIM indicator lamp ......................... 159
Permanent ..................................... 161
Selecting ........................................ 159
Storing the current spee d.............. 159
Variabl e......................................... 159
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 133
STEER CONTROL .................................. 71
Steering
Display message ............................ 245
Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot
(DISTRONIC PLUS)
Activating/deactivating ................. 215
Display message ............................ 238
Steering assistant STEER CON-
TROL
see STEER CONTROL
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 100
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 99
Button overview ............................... 31
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 207
Cleaning ......................................... 295
Gearshift paddle s........................... 144
Important safety notes .................... 99
Steering wheel heating .................. 100
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 104
Steering wheel gearshift paddles .... 144Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction) ................... 101
Switching on/of f........................... 100
Stowage areas ................................... 265
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................. 267
Centre console .............................. 266
Cup holde r..................................... 270
Glove compartment ....................... 266
Important safety information ......... 265
Under driver's seat/front-
passenger sea t.............................. 267
Stowage net ....................................... 267
Stowage space
Stowage net ................................... 267
Stowage well beneath the boot
floor .................................................... 269
Summer tyres .................................... 315
Sun visor ............................................ 272
Surround lighting (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 218
Switching on media mode
Via the device list .......................... 263 T
Tail lamps Display message ............................ 229
Tank
see Fuel tank
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 329
Emergency spare wheel ................. 326
Information .................................... 327
Trailer load s................................... 336
Tyres/wheels ................................. 325
Vehicle data ................................... 335
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 212
Authorising a mobile phone (con-
necting) ......................................... 259
Connecting a Mobile phone (gen-
eral information) ............................ 259
Display message ............................ 244
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 212
Number from the phone book ........ 213
Redialling ....................................... 213 18
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
Cockpit
Function Page
:
Steering wheel gearshift pad-
dles 144
;
Combination switch 108
=
Instrument cluster 30
?
Horn
A
DIRECT SELECT lever 140
B
PARKTRONIC warning dis-
play
172
C
Overhead control panel 34
D
Climate control systems 115
E
Ignition lock 132
Start/Stop button 132 Function Page
F
To adjust the steering wheel
manually
99
G
To adjust the steering wheel
electrically
99
Steering wheel heating 100
H
Cruise control lever 156
I
Parking brake 152
J
Diagnostics connection 25
K
To open the bonnet 284
L
To release the parking brake 152
M
Light switch 10628
CockpitAt a glance
Function Page
:
Overhead control panel 34
;
PARKTRONIC warning dis-
play
172
=
Combination switch 108
?
Instrument cluster 30
A
Horn
B
DIRECT SELECT lever 140
C
Steering wheel gearshift pad-
dles 144
D
Light switch 106
E
To release the parking brake 152
F
To open the bonnet 284 Function Page
G
Diagnostics connection 25
H
Ignition lock 132
Start/Stop button 132
I
To adjust the steering wheel
manually
99
J
To adjust the steering wheel
electrically
99
steering wheel heating 100
K
Cruise control lever 156
L
Parking brake 152
M
Climate control systems 115Cockpit
29At a glance