
Emergency locking ........................... 91
Emergency unlocking ....................... 91
Important safety note s.................... 89
Opening (from inside) ...................... 89
Drinking and driving ......................... 182
Drive program Automatic ...................................... 170
Display ........................................... 165
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 166
Manual ........................................... 171
Manual (AMG vehicles) .................. 172
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 248
Drive program selector ..................... 169
Driver's door see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 335
Symmetrical low beam .................. 128
Driving on flooded roads .................. 186
Driving safety systems ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 69
ADAPTIVE BRAK E............................. 78
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 73
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 70
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 70
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS ................................................ 72
Distance warning function ............... 72
EBD (electronic brake force distri- bution) ............................................. 78
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 74
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ........................................... 75
Important safety information ........... 69
Overview .......................................... 69
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake ............................. 78
STEER CONTROL ............................. 80
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 215
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 224
Active Driving Assistance pack-
age ................................................. 224
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 227
Active Parking Assist ..................... 209
AIRMATIC ...................................... 202 AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 203
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 219
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 220
Cruise control ................................ 187
Display message ............................ 268
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 189
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ............... 198
HOLD function ............................... 200
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 222
Lane Tracking package .................. 220
PARKTRONIC ................................. 206
RACE START (AMG vehicles) .......... 201
Rear view camera .......................... 214
Driving tips
AMG ceramic brakes ..................... 185
Automatic transmission ................. 168
Brakes ........................................... 183
Break-in period .............................. 156
Downhill gradient ........................... 183
Drinking and driving ....................... 182
Driving abroad ............................... 128
Driving in winter ............................. 186
Driving on flooded roads ................ 186
Driving on wet roads ...................... 185
Exhaust check ............................... 182
Fuel ................................................ 182
General .......................................... 181
Hydroplaning ................................. 185
Icy road surfaces ........................... 186
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 184
Snow chains .................................. 365
Symmetrical low beam .................. 128
Wet road surface ........................... 184
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 239 E
EASY-ENTRY feature Activating/deactivating ................. 246
Function/note s............................. 121
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 122
Function/note s............................. 121
Switching on/of f........................... 246 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

O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) Conditions ....................................... 52
Faults ............................................... 56
Operation ......................................... 52
System self-test ...............................54
Occupant safety
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent .................................................61
Children in the vehicle .................... .62
Important safety notes .................... 43
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 68
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 60
OCS
Conditions ....................................... 52
Faults ............................................... 56
Operation .........................................52
System self-test ............................... 54
Odometer ........................................... 235
Oil see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 247
Assistance menu ........................... 240
Audio menu ................................... 238
Convenience submenu .................. 246
Displaying a service message ........ 335
Display messages .......................... 251
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 195
Factory settings submenu ............. 247
Important safety notes .................. 232
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 243
Lighting submenu .......................... 244
Menu overview .............................. 235
Message memory .......................... 251
Navigation menu ............................ 237
Operation ....................................... 233
RACETIMER ................................... 248
Service menu ................................. 243
Settings menu ............................... 243
Standard display ............................ 235
Telephone menu ............................ 239
Trip menu ...................................... 235
Vehicle submenu ........................... 246
Video DVD operation ..................... 239 Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 27
Important safety notes .................... 26
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment ........................... 24
Outside temperature display ........... 233
Overhead control panel ...................... 39
Override feature Rear side window s........................... 68 P
Paint code number ............................ 410
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 338
Panic alarm .......................................... 42
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
Important safety notes .................. 103
Opening/closing ............................ 105
Opening/closing the roller sun-
blind ............................................... 106
Problem (malfunction) ................... 108
Resetting ....................................... 106
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 179
Parking brake ................................ 180
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 124
Rear view camera .......................... 214
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist ..................... 209
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking assistance
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 254
Notes/function .............................. 180
Warning lamp ................................. 281
Parking lamps
Switching on/of f........................... 130
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 208
Driving system ............................... 206 Index
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Function/notes ............................. 206
Important safety notes .................. 206
Problem (malfunction) ................... 209
Range of the sensors ..................... 206
Warning display ............................. 207
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
Indicator lamp .................................. 43
Problems (malfunction) .................. 260
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 68
Plastic hooks ..................................... 300
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 341
Power washers .................................. 337
Power windows see Side windows
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occupant
protection) Display messag e............................ 255
Operation ......................................... 60
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake
Activating/deactivating ................. 241
Display message ............................ 256
Function/note s................................ 78
Important safety notes .................... 78
Warning lamp ................................. 289
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) Operation ......................................... 61
Program selector button .................. 169
Protection against theft ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 81
Immobilizer ...................................... 80
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 23
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 160
General notes ................................ 160 Q
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 27R
RACE START (AMG vehicles) ............. 201
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 248
Radiator cover ................................... 331 Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 238
see separate operating instructions
Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 27
Reading lamp ..................................... 133
Rear compartment Setting the airflow ......................... 150
Setting the air vents ...................... 154
Setting the temperature ................ 149
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 262
Switching on/of f........................... 130
Rear seats
Display message ............................ 277
Folding the backrest forwards/
back ............................................... 297
Rear sill protector ............................. 307
Rear view camera Cleaning instructions ..................... 340
Function/note s............................. 214
Switching on/of f........................... 214
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) ........................ 122
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 124
Rear window blind ............................ 312
Rear window defroster Problem (malfunction) ................... 152
Switching on/of f........................... 151
Rear window wiper
Replacing the wiper blad e.............. 138
Switching on/of f........................... 137
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem)
Important safety notes .................. 418
Refueling
Fuel gaug e....................................... 33
Important safety notes .................. 173
Refueling process .......................... 174
see Fuel
Remote control
Garage door opener ....................... 324
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 325 16
Index

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

Center console
Center console, upper section
Function Page
0043
COMAND; see the separate
operating instructions 0044
0072
Seat heating 117
0087
008E
Seat ventilation 118
0085
008F
PARKTRONIC 206
0083
00A7
ECO start/stop func-
tion (AMG vehicles) 161
0084
002F
Hazard warning
lamps 131 Function Page
006B
00730074Indicator lamp
52
006C
ATA indicator lamp 81
006D
00CA
Lowers the rear seat
head restraints (Wagon) 113
006E
0094
Sedan: rear window
roller sunblind 31236
Center consoleAt a glance

!
Never tow the vehicle with one axle
raised. This may damage the transfer case.
Damage of this sort is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. All
wheels must remain either on the ground or be fully raised. Observe the instructions for
towing the vehicle with all wheels in full
contact with the ground.
i In wintry driving conditions, the maximum
effect of 4MATIC can only be achieved if
you use winter tires (M+S tires), with snow
chains if necessary.
4MATIC ensures that all four wheels are per-
manently driven. Together with ESP ®
, it
improves the traction of your vehicle when-
ever a drive wheel spins due to insufficient
grip. PARKTRONIC
Important safety notes PARKTRONIC is an electronic parking aid with
ultrasonic sensors. It monitors the area
around your vehicle using six sensors in the
front bumper and six sensors in the rear
bumper. PARKTRONIC indicates visually and
audibly the distance between your vehicle
and an object.
PARKTRONIC is only an aid. It is not a replace-
ment for your attention to your immediate
surroundings. You are always responsible for
safe maneuvering, parking and exiting a park-
ing space. When maneuvering, parking or
pulling out of a parking space, make sure that there are no persons, animals or objects in
the area in which you are maneuvering.
! When parking, pay particular attention to
objects above or below the sensors, such
as flower pots or trailer drawbars.
PARKTRONIC does not detect such objects
when they are in the immediate vicinity of
the vehicle. You could damage the vehicle
or the objects.
The sensors may not detect snow and other
objects that absorb ultrasonic waves. Ultrasonic sources such as an automatic
car wash, the compressed-air brakes on a
truck or a pneumatic drill could cause
PARKTRONIC to malfunction.
PARKTRONIC may not function correctly on
uneven terrain.
PARKTRONIC is activated automatically when you:
R switch on the ignition
R shift the transmission to position D,Ror N
R release the parking brake
PARKTRONIC is deactivated at speeds above
11 mph (18 km/h). It is reactivated at lower
speeds.
Range of the sensors General notes
PARKTRONIC does not take objects into con-
sideration that are:
R below the detection range, e.g. people, ani-
mals or objects.
R above the detection range, e.g. overhang-
ing loads, truck overhangs or loading
ramps. 0043
Sensors in the front bumper, left-hand
side (example)
The sensors must be free from dirt, ice or
slush. They can otherwise not function cor-
rectly. Clean the sensors regularly, taking
care not to scratch or damage them
(Y page 340). 206
Driving systemsDriving and parking

Problems with PARKTRONIC
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions Only the red segments
in the PARKTRONIC
warning displays are lit.
You also hear a warning
tone for approximately
two seconds.
PARKTRONIC is then
deactivated and the
indicator lamp on the
PARKTRONIC button
lights up. PARKTRONIC has malfunctioned and has switched off.
X If problems persist, have PARKTRONIC checked at a qualified
specialist workshop. Only the red segments
in the PARKTRONIC
warning displays are lit.
PARKTRONIC is then
deactivated. The PARKTRONIC sensors are dirty or there is interference.
X Clean the PARKTRONIC sensors (Y page 340).
X Switch the ignition back on. The problem may be caused by an external source of radio or
ultrasound waves.
X See if PARKTRONIC functions in a different location. Active Parking Assist
General notes Active Parking Assist is an electronic parking
aid with ultrasound. It measures the road on
both sides of the vehicle. A parking symbol
indicates a suitable parking space. Active
steering intervention and brake application
can assist you during parking. You may also
use PARKTRONIC (Y page 206).
i The active braking application is only
available on vehicles with automatic trans- mission.
Important safety notes Active Parking Assist is merely an aid. It is not
a replacement for your attention to your
immediate surroundings. You are always
responsible for safe maneuvering, parking
and exiting a parking space. Make sure that no persons, animals or objects are in the
maneuvering range.
When PARKTRONIC is switched off, Active
Parking Assist is also unavailable. G
WARNING
While parking or pulling out of a parking
space, the vehicle swings out and can drive
onto areas of the oncoming lane. This could
result in a collision with another road user.
There is a risk of an accident.
Pay attention to other road users. Stop the
vehicle if necessary or cancel the Active Park- ing Assist parking procedure.
! If unavoidable, you should drive over
obstacles such as curbs slowly and not at a sharp angle. Otherwise, you may damage
the wheels or tires. Driving systems
209Driving and parking Z