Changing bulbs
High-beam headlamps .................. .135
Turn signals (front) ......................... 136
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 67
Rear doors ....................................... 68
Children
Restraint systems ............................ 63
Special seat belt retractor .............. .63
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 67
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 64
On the front-passenger seat ............ 66
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 67
Top Tether ...................................... .65
Cigarette lighter ................................ 313
Cleaning Mirror turn signal .......................... .339
Climate control
Automatic climate control (3-
zone) .............................................. 145
Controlling automatically .............. .148
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 147
Defrosting the windows ................. 151
Defrosting the windshield .............. 150
Dual-zone automatic climate con-
trol ................................................. 143
Important safety notes .................. 142
Indicator lamp ................................ 148
Information about using auto-
matic climate control ..................... 146
Information about using dual-zone
automatic climate control .............. 144
Maximum cooling .......................... 151
Overview of systems ..................... .142
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 148
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 152
Rear control panel ......................... 145
Refrigerant ..................................... 418
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 419
Setting the air distribution ............. 149
Setting the airflow ......................... 150
Setting the air vents ..................... .153
Setting the climate mode .............. .148 Setting the temperature ................ 149
Setting the temperature with 3-
zone automatic climate control ..... 149
Setting the temperature with dual- zone automatic climate control ..... 149
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 152
Switching on/off ........................... 146
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 152
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 151
Switching the ZONE function on/
off ................................................. .150
Climate control system
Automatic engine start .................. 162
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 162
Deactivating/activating ................. 162
Important safety notes .................. 161
Introduction ................................... 161
Coat hooks ......................................... 303
Cockpit Overview .......................................... 32
see Instrument cluster
Collapsible spare wheel
Inflating ......................................... 405
see Emergency spare wheel
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS
Activating/deactivating ................. 242
Display message ............................ 255
Operation/notes .............................. 72
COMAND
see separate operating instructions
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 341
Combination switch .......................... 130
Combined cargo cover and net ........301
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 235
Convenience box ............................... 303
Convenience closing feature ............ 101
Convenience opening feature .......... 100
Coolant (engine) Checking the level ......................... 333
Display message ............................ 264
Filling capacity ............................... 418
Important safety notes .................. 417 Index
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EASY-PACK cargo compartment
management system
........................ 304
EASY-PACK folding floor Important safety notes .................. 306
EASY-PACK folding luggage-com-
partment floor
Opening and closing ...................... 306
EASY-PACK load-securing kit
Components and storage .............. 304
Inserting the brackets into the
loading rail .................................... .305
EASY-PACK rear sill protector .......... 307
EASY-PACK trunk box ....................... 303
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 254
Function/notes ................................ 78
ECO display
Function/notes ............................ .182
On-board computer ....................... 236
ECO start/stop function
General information ....................... 161
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 61
Emergency release
Driver's door ................................... .91
Fuel filler fla p................................. 175
Trunk ............................................... 98
Vehicle ............................................. 91
Emergency spare wheel
General notes ................................ 404
Important safety notes .................. 404
Removing ....................................... 404
Storage location ............................ 404
Stowing .......................................... 405
Technical data ............................... 407
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 57
Emergency unlocking
Tailgate ............................................ 98
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 24 Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 286
Display message ............................ 264
ECO start/stop function ................ 161
Engine number ............................... 411
Irregular running ............................ 164
Jump-starting ................................. 353
Starting problems .......................... 164
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 160
Starting with KEYLESS-GO ............. 160
Switching off .................................. 180
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 358
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 164
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 332
Additives ........................................ 416
Checking the oil level ..................... 331
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 332
Display message ............................ 266
Filling capacity ............................... 416
Notes about oil grade s................... 415
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 331
Temperature (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 247
Viscosity ........................................ 416
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 248
Characteristics ................................. 75
Deactivating/activating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 76
Deactivating/activating (except
AMG vehicles) ................................ 241
Deactivating/activating (notes;
except AMG vehicles) ...................... 76
Display message ............................ 252
ETS/4ETS ........................................ 75
Function/note s................................ 74
General notes .................................. 74
Important safety information ........... 75
Warning lamp ................................. 283
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 75
Exhaust check ................................... 18210
Index
Exhaust pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions)
.................................................. 340
Exterior lighting Setting options .............................. 128
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ...................................... .122
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 124
Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 123
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 123
Folding in when locking (on-board computer) ...................................... 247
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 123
Setting ........................................... 123
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 125
Storing the parking position .......... 124
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 293F
Filler cap see Fuel filler flap
Flat tire
MOExtended tire s.......................... 345
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 345
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 346
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormats ........................................... 327
Folding bench seat (cargo com-
partment) ........................................... 115
Fuel Additives ........................................ 413
Consumption statistics .................. 235
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 236
Displaying the range ...................... 236
Driving tip s.................................... 182
Flexible fuel vehicles ...................... 414
Fuel gauge ....................................... 33
Grade (gasoline )............................ 412
Important safety notes .................. 412
Premium-grade unleaded gaso-
line ................................................. 412
Problem (malfunction) ................... 177
Quality (diesel )............................... 413
Refueling ........................................ 173
Tank content/reserve fue l............. 412 Fuel filler flap
Emergency release ........................ 175
Opening ......................................... 175
Fuel filter (display message) ............ 267
Fuel level Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 236
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 412
Problem (malfunction) ................... 177
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 344
Fuses Allocation chart ............................. 358
Before changing ............................. 358
Fuse box in the cargo compart-
ment .............................................. 359
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 358
Fuse box in the trunk ..................... 359
Important safety notes .................. 358 G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory ..................... 327
General notes ................................ 324
Important safety notes .................. 325
Opening/closing the garage doo r..3 27
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 325
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .247
Genuine parts ...................................... 23
Glove box .......................................... .293 H
Handbrake see Parking brake
HANDS-FREE ACCESS .......................... 94
Hazard warning lamps ......................131
Head bags Display message ............................ 258
Headlamps
Fogging up ..................................... 133
see Automatic headlamp mode Index
11
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
19
W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 282
Brakes .......................................... .281
Check Engine ................................. 286
Coolant .......................................... 287
Distance warning ........................... 289
ESP ®
.............................................. 283
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 284
Overview .......................................... 34
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF .............. .43
Reserve fuel .................................. .286
Restraint system ............................ 285
Seat belt ........................................ 280
SPORT handling mode ................... 284
Tire pressure monitor .................... 290
Warranty .............................................. 24
Washer fluid Display message ............................ 278
Wheel and tire combination
see Tires
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 389
Wheel chock ...................................... 385
Wheels Changing a wheel .......................... 384
Checking ........................................ 363
Cleaning ......................................... 338
Cleaning (warning) ......................... 384
Emergency spare wheel ................. 404
Important safety notes .................. 362
Interchanging/changing ................ 384
Mounting a new wheel ................... 388
Mounting a wheel .......................... 385
Removing a wheel .......................... 388
Storing .......................................... .384
Tightening torque ........................... 389
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 389
Window curtain air bag
Operation ......................................... 51
Windows
see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 150
Windshield washer fluid
see Windshield washer system Windshield washer system
Adding washer fluid ....................... 334
Notes ............................................. 418
Windshield wipers
Problem (malfunction) ................... 139
Rear window wiper ........................ 137
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 137
Switching on/off ........................... 136
Winter driving
Important safety notes .................. 364
Slippery road surfaces ................... 186
Snow chains .................................. 365
Winter operation
Radiator cover ............................... 331
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 364
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 339
Important safety notes .................. 137
Replacing (rear window) ................ 138
Replacing (windshield )................... 137
Wooden trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 341
Workshop see Qualified specialist workshop Z
ZONE function Switching on/of f........................... 150 22
Index
ton
0085and push the rod downwards until it
engages.
X Make sure that locking button 0087on brack-
ets 0044is pressed.
This keeps brackets 0044in place on the
loading rail.
X To remove: press release button 0085on
respective bracket 0044and remove tele-
scopic rod 0043by pulling it upwards and out. Stowage well under the trunk floor
(Sedan)
! Unhook the handle before again before
closing the trunk lid and clip it in securely to prevent the handle flap from protruding.
Otherwise, you could damage the handle. The TIREFIT kit, the vehicle tool kit, etc. are
located in the stowage compartment.
X To open: pull handle 0043up. X
Hook handle 0043into rain trough 0044. EASY-PACK folding floor with stowage
compartment under the cargo com-
partment floor (Wagon)
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If you drive when the EASY-PACK folding floor is open, objects could be flung around, thus
striking vehicle occupants. There is a risk of
injury, particularly in the event of sudden
braking or a sudden change in direction.
Always close the EASY-PACK folding floor
before a journey.
! Do not apply pressure to the EASY-PACK
folding luggage-compartment floor when it is fully open. You may otherwise damage
the hinges of the EASY-PACK folding lug-
gage-compartment floor.
! Vehicles with a B&O sound system: do not
remove the EASY-PACK folding floor.
Removing the EASY-PACK folding floor will
cause the cable set or the amplifier to be
damaged because the amplifier module is
screwed to the underside of the EASY-
PACK folding floor.
Opening and closing the folding cargo
compartment floor The parts of the EASY-PACK load-securing kit
are contained beneath the EASY-PACK fold-
ing floor. Beneath the insert, you will find, for
example, the TIREFIT kit or the emergency
spare wheel and the vehicle tool kit. 306
Sto
wage areasStowage an d features
Useful information
i This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional equip- ment of your vehicle available at the time of
publication of the Operator's Manual.
Country-specific differences are possible.
Please note that your vehicle may not be
equipped with all features described. This
also applies to safety-related systems and
functions.
i Read the information on qualified special-
ist workshops (Y page 27). Where will I find...?
Vehicle tool kit
General notes The vehicle tool kit can be found in the stow-
age well under the trunk floor/cargo com-
partment floor (Y page 306). Depending on
the vehicle equipment, the vehicle tool kit is
on the left-hand side or the right-hand side in the stowage well under the trunk floor/cargo
compartment floor.
Vehicles with a TIREFIT kit Vehicle tool kit in the left-hand stowage well (exam-
ple: equipment and country-specific variations
possible)
0043 Tire sealant filler bottle
0044 Folding wheel chock
0087 One pair of gloves (under jack)
0085 Tire inflation compressor 0083
Towing eye
0084 Jack
006B Alignment bolt
006C Fuse allocation chart
006D Lug wrench
X Open the trunk lid/tailgate.
X Sedan: lift up the floor of the trunk
(Y page 306).
Vehicles with a spare
wheel/"Minispare" emergency spare
wheel (Example: equipment and country-specific varia-
tions possible)
0043 Vehicle tool kit tray
0044 Stowage well
0087 Spare wheel/"Minispare" emergency
spare wheel
X Open the trunk lid/tailgate.
X Sedan: lift up the floor of the trunk
(Y page 306).
The vehicle tool kit contains:
R Folding wheel chock
R Fuse allocation chart
R Jack
R Alignment bolt
R One pair of gloves
R Lug wrench
R Towing eye 344
Where will I find...?Roadside Assistance