Head restraints
Adjusting ....................................... 112
Adjusting (angle) ............................ 113
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 113
Adjusting (rear) .............................. 113
Installing/removing (rear) .............. 114
Luxury ............................................ 113
see NECK-PRO head restraints
see NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 132
Changing bulbs .............................. 135
Display message ............................ 262
Switching on/off ........................... 130
Hill start assist .................................. 161
HOLD function Activating ....................................... 200
Deactivating ................................... 200
Display message ............................ 269
Function/notes ............................. 200
Hood
Closing ........................................... 331
Display message ............................ 277
Important safety notes .................. 330
Opening ........................................ .330
Horn ...................................................... 32
Hydroplaning ..................................... 185 I
Ignition lock see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 80
Indicator and warning lamps COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS .............................................. 289
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Insect protection on the radiator .... 331
Instrument cluster Overview .......................................... 33
Settings ......................................... 243
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 34 Instrument cluster lighting
.............. 244
Interior lighting Automatic control .......................... 134
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 245
Emergency lighting ........................ 134
Manual control ............................... 134
Overview ........................................ 133
Reading lamp ................................. 133
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 244
Setting the brightness of the dis-
play/switch (on-board computer) .. 244
Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer) ......... 245 J
Jack Storage location ............................ 344
Using ............................................. 386
Jump starting (engine) ......................353 K
KEYLESS-GO Convenience closing feature .......... 101
Display message ............................ 278
Locking ............................................ 85
Removing the Start/Stop button ... 159
Start/Stop button .......................... 158
Starting the engine ........................ 160
Unlocking ......................................... 85
Key positions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 158
SmartKey ....................................... 157
Kickdown
Driving tips ................................... .169
Manual drive program .................... 172
Knee bag .............................................. 50 12
Index
L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................ .242
Display message ............................ 269
Function/informatio n.................... 222
Lane Tracking package ..................... 220
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 248
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 64
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 262
Light function, active Display message ............................ 263
Lights
Activating/deactivating the inte-
rior lighting delayed switch-off ....... 245
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 132
Automatic headlamp mod e............ 129
Cornering light function ................. 131
Driving abroad ............................... 128
Hazard warning lamps ................... 131
High beam flashe r.......................... 131
High-beam headlamp s................... 130
Light switch ................................... 128
Low-beam headlamp s.................... 129
Parking lamps ................................ 130
Rear fog lamp ................................ 130
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 244
Setting the brightness of the dis-
play/switch (on-board computer) .. 244
Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer) ......... 245
Standing lamps .............................. 130
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 244
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 245 Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) .......... 245
Turn signals ................................... 130
see Interior lighting
see Replacing bulbs
Light sensor (display message) ....... 263
Loading guidelines ............................ 292
Locking see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 90
Emergency locking ........................... 91
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 90
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 246
Low-beam headlamps Display message ............................ 261
Setting for driving abroad (sym-
metrical) ........................................ 128
Switching on/of f........................... 129
Luggage holder (EASY-PACK load-
securing kit) ....................................... 305
Lumbar support Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 115
Luxury head restraints ..................... 113 M
M+S tires ............................................ 364
Malfunction message see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 338
mbrace Call priority .................................... 320
Display message ............................ 255
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 320
Downloading routes ....................... 323
Emergency call .............................. 317
General notes ................................ 316
Geo fencing ................................... 324
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 322 Index
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MB info call button ........................ 319
Remote vehicle locking .................. 322
Roadside Assistance button ..........3 18
Search & Send ............................... 321
Self-test ......................................... 317
Speed alert ................................... .324
System .......................................... 317
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 324
Vehicle remote malfunction diag-
nosis .............................................. 323
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 321
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 86
Inserting .......................................... 86
Locking vehicle ................................ 91
Removing ......................................... 86
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 91
Media Interface
see Separate operating instructions
Memory card (audio) ......................... 238
Memory function ............................... 125
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive 360°camera .................................. 215
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .......... 69
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 224
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 227
Active Parking Assist ..................... 209
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 219
BAS (Brake Assist) ........................... 70
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist PLUS)
with Cross-Traffic Assist .................. 70
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 220
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS ................................................ 72
Cruise control ................................ 187
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 189
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot .............. .198
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 74
General notes ................................ 187
Lane Keeping Assist ..................... .222
PARKTRONIC ................................. 206
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 60
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake ............................ .78PRE-SAFE
®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 61
Rear view camera .......................... 214
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 251
Messages see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 239
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ...........................................85
MOExtended tires .............................. 345
Mounting wheels Lowering the vehicle ...................... 389
Mounting a new wheel ................... 388
Preparing the vehicle .................... .385
Raising the vehicle ......................... 386
Removing a wheel .......................... 388
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 385
MP3
Operation ....................................... 238
see separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................ .234
Permanent display ......................... 244
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .. 233
Overview .......................................... 35 N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............ 237
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation ......................................... 59
Resetting triggered .......................... 59
NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
Important safety notes .................... 59
Operation ......................................... 59
Resetting when triggered ................. 60
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 156 14
Index
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) .............................................. .418
Washer fluid ................................... 418
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 247
On-board computer ....................... 243
Setting the air distribution ...............149
Setting the airflow ............................ 150
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 248
Side impact air bag .............................50
Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 263
Side windows Cleaning ......................................... 339
Convenience closing feature ..........1 01
Convenience opening feature ....... .100
Important safety information ........... 99
Opening/closing ............................ 100
Problem (malfunction) ................... 103
Resetting ....................................... 102
Skibag ................................................ 295
Sliding sunroof Important safety notes .................. 103
Opening/closing ............................ 104
Problem (malfunction) ................... 108
Resetting ....................................... 105
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 87
Changing the programming ............. 85
Checking the battery ....................... 87
Convenience closing feature .......... 101
Convenience opening feature ....... .100
Display message ............................ 278
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 84
Important safety notes .................... 84
Loss ................................................. 88
Mechanical key ................................ 86
Overview .......................................... 84
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 157
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 88
Starting the engine ........................ 160
Snow chains ...................................... 365
Sockets Center console .............................. 314
General notes ................................ 314 Luggage compartment ................... 314
Rear compartment ......................... 314
Spare wheel
Stowing .......................................... 405
Specialist workshop ............................ 27
Special seat belt retractor .................. 63
Speed, controlling see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 236
In the Instrument cluster ................. 33
Segments ...................................... 233
Selecting the unit of measure-
ment .............................................. 243
see Instrument cluster
SPORT handling mode
Activating/deactivating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 76
Warning lamp ................................. 284
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 262
Switching on/off ........................... 130
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 159
STEER CONTROL .................................. 80
Steering (display message) .............. 277
Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot
(DISTRONIC PLUS)
Activating/deactivating ................. 242
Display message ............................ 272
Steering assistant STEER CON-
TROL see STEER CONTROL
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 119
Button overview ............................... 35
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 233
Cleaning ......................................... 341
Important safety notes .................. 119
Paddle shifters ............................... 170
Steering wheel heating .................. 120
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 125
Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction) ................... 121
Switching on/off ........................... 120 18
Index
Steering wheel paddle shifters
........ 170
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ...................248
Stowage areas ................................... 292
Stowage compartments Armrest (under) ............................ .294
Center console .............................. 294
Cup holders ................................... 309
Eyeglasses compartment .............. .293
Glove box ....................................... 293
Important safety information ......... 293
Rear ............................................... 295
Stowage net ................................... 295
Under driver's seat/front-
passenger sea t.............................. 294
Stowage net ....................................... 295
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor .................................................... 306
Summer tires ..................................... 364
Sun visor ............................................ 311
Surround lighting (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 245
Suspension tuning AIRMATIC ...................................... 203
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 204
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 248
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 152 T
Tachometer ........................................ 232
Tailgate Display message ............................ 277
Emergency unlocking ....................... 98
Important safety notes .................... 91
Limiting the opening angle ............... 97
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 96
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 93
Opening/closing (from outside) ....... 93
Opening dimensions ...................... 419
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 262
Tank
see Fuel tank Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 33
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 411
Emergency spare wheel ................. 407
Information .................................... 410
Tires/wheels ................................. 389
Vehicle data ................................... 419
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 320
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 320
Downloading routes ....................... 323
Emergency call .............................. 317
General notes ................................ 316
Geo fencing ................................... 324
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 322
MB info call button ........................ 319
Remote vehicle locking .................. 322
Roadside Assistance button .......... 318
Search & Send ............................... 321
Self-test ......................................... 317
Speed alert .................................... 324
System .......................................... 317
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 324
Vehicle remote malfunction diag-
nosis .............................................. 323
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 321
Telephone
Accepting a cal l............................. 239
Display message ............................ 278
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 239
Number from the phone book ........ 240
Redialing ........................................ 240
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 239
Telescopic rod (EASY-PACK load-
securing kit) ....................................... 305
Temperature Coolant .......................................... 232
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 247
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 247
Outside temperature ...................... 233
Setting (climate control )................ 149
Through-loading feature ................... 297
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 248
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 346 Index
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Top Tether
............................................ 65
Towing away Important safety guidelines ........... 355
Installing the towing eye ................ 356
Removing the towing eye ............... 356
With both axles on the ground ....... 357
With the rear axle raised ................ 357
Towing eye ......................................... 344
Tow-starting Emergency engine starting ............ 358
Important safety notes .................. 355
Transfer case ..................................... 173
Transmission see Automatic transmission
Transmission position display ......... 166
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ...................... 166
Transporting the vehicle .................. 357
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 341
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 235
Trip odometer Calling up ....................................... 235
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 236
Trunk
Emergency release .......................... 98
Important safety notes .................... 91
Locking separately ........................... 97
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 96
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 93
Opening/closing (from outside,
HANDS-FREE ACCESS) .................... 94
Opening/closing (manually from
outside) ............................................ 93
Trunk lid
Display message ............................ 277
Opening dimensions ...................... 419
Trunk load (maximum) ...................... 419
Turn signals Changing bulbs (front) ................... 136
Display message ............................ 261
Switching on/off ........................... 130
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking ....................... 91
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 90 V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........ 311
Vehicle Correct use ...................................... 28
Data acquisition ............................... 29
Display message ............................ 276
Equipment ....................................... 24
Individual settings .......................... 243
Limited Warranty ............................. 28
Loading .......................................... 372
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 91
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 84
Lowering ........................................ 389
Maintenance .................................... 25
Parking for a long period ................ 181
Pulling away ................................... 160
Raising ........................................... 386
Reporting problems ........................ .28
Securing from rolling away ............ 385
Towing away .................................. 355
Transporting .................................. 357
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 91
Unlocking (SmartKey )...................... 84
Vehicle data ................................... 419
Vehicle data ....................................... 419
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 419
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 91
Vehicle identification number see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 410
Vehicle level AIRMATIC ...................................... 202
Vehicle level (display message) ....... 268
Vehicle maintenance see ASSYST PLUS
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 344
Video Operating the DVD ......................... 239
VIN ...................................................... 410 Index
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Cockpit
Function Page
0043
Steering wheel paddle
shifters
170
0044
Combination switch 130
0087
Instrument cluster 33
0085
Horn
0083
DIRECT SELECT lever 166
0084
PARKTRONIC warning dis-
play
206
006B
Overhead control panel 39
006C
Climate control systems 142
006D
Ignition lock 157
Start/Stop button 158 Function Page
006E
Adjusts the steering wheel
electrically
119
Steering wheel heating 120
006F
Cruise control lever 187
0070
Parking brake 180
0071
Diagnostics connection 27
0072
Opens the hood 330
0073
Releases the parking brake 180
0074
Light switch 12832
CockpitAt a glance
Door control panel
Function Page
0043
008D
003700380040
Stores settings for the seat, exterior mirrors and steer-
ing wheel 125
0044
Adjusts the seats electri-
cally
112
0087
00360037Unlocks/locks
the vehicle 90
0085
Opens the door 89
0083
0062007000F50071
Adjusts and folds the exte-
rior mirrors in/out electri-
cally
122 Function Page
0084
0062
Opens/closes the
side windows 100
006B
0089
Activates/deacti-
vates the override feature
for the side windows in the
rear compartment 68
006C
008B
Opens/closes the
trunk lid/tailgate 9640
Door control panelAt a glance