Index
....................................................... 3Digital Owner's Manual
......................22 Introduction
......................................... 23 At a glance
........................................... 28 Safety
................................................... 36 Opening and closing
...........................74 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
....93 Lights and windscreen wipers
.........106 Climate control
................................. 115 Driving and parking
..........................131 On-board computer and displays
....206 Multimedia system
...........................256 Stowing and features
.......................265 Maintenance and care
......................283 Breakdown assistance
.....................296 Wheels and tyres
.............................. 313 Technical data
................................... 3272
Contents
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
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
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
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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
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
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
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