Fog lampsSwitching on/off .............................. 91
Folding the seat backrest (rear)
forwards/back .................................. 194
Fording
Off-road ........................................ .112
Frequencies
Garage door opene r....................... 197
Front fog lamps
Display message ............................ 148
Switching on/of f.............................. 91
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 261
Consumption information .............. 262
Consumption statistics .................. 147
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 147
Displaying the range ...................... 147
Driving tips .................................... 112
Fuel gaug e..................................... 146
Grade (gasoline )............................ 260
Important safety notes .................. 260
Notes for AMG vehicles ................. 261
Premium-grade unleaded gaso-
line ................................................. 260
Problem (malfunction) ................... 110
Refueling ........................................ 107
Tank content/reserve fue l............. 260
Fuel filler flap
Emergency release ........................ 109
Opening/closing ............................ 108
Fuel filter (display message) ............ 148
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 147
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 260
Problem (malfunction) ................... 110
Fuel/water separator
Service ........................................... 210
Fuse allocation chart ........................ 225
Fuse box
Battery case ................................... 227
Dashboard ..................................... 226
Front-passenger footwell ............... 226
Transmission tunnel ....................... 226
Fuse extractor ................................... 225 Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 225
Before changing ............................. 225
Dashboard fuse box ....................... 226
Fuse allocation chart ..................... 225
Fuse box in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 226
Fuse box in the transmission tun-
nel ................................................. 226
Important safety notes .................. 225
In the battery case ......................... 227
G
Garage door openerClearing the memory ..................... 197
Frequencies ................................... 197
Notes ............................................. 197
Opening/closing the garage doo r..1 97
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 197
Gasoline ............................................. 260
Gear indicator (on-board com- puter) ................................................. .147
Gear or selector lever (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 212
Genuine parts ...................................... 26
Glove box .......................................... .193
Google™ Local Search
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .172
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight) (defini-
tion) .................................................... 248
H
Hazard warning lamps ........................ 90
Head bags
Display message ............................ 148
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 84
Adjusting (rear) ................................ 85
Installing/removing (rear) .......... 84, 85
Luxury .............................................. 84
Resetting (front) ............................... 84
see NECK-PRO head restraints
see NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
10Index
Removing .........................................73
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 75
Memory card (audio) .........................147
Memory function ................................. 87
Message memory (on-board com- puter) ................................................. .148
Messages
see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
Mobile phone network providers
Calling up ....................................... 183
Mounting wheels
Mounting a new wheel ................... 253
Raising the vehicle ......................... 251
Removing a wheel .......................... 253
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 251
MP3
Operation ....................................... 147
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .172
see separate operating instructions
Multicontour seat ................................ 84
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................ .146
Permanent display ......................... 147
Multifunction steering wheel
Back button ................................... 147
Operating the on-board computer .. 146
Overview .......................................... 35
Music files
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .172
N
Navigation
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 147
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .172
see separate operating instructions
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation ......................................... 53
Resetting triggered .......................... 54
NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
Important safety notes .................... 53 Operation ......................................... 53
Resetting when triggered ................. 54
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 102
O
Occupant safety
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 55
BabySmart™ air bag deactivation
system ............................................. 59
Children in the vehicle ..................... 55
Important safety notes .................... 42
Introduction to the restraint sys-
tem ................................................. .42
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 43
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 64
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 42
Odometer .......................................... .147
Off-road
Differential locks ............................ 134
Off-road ABS ................................... .65
Off-road driving
General information ....................... 112
Off-road system
Permanent all-wheel drive ............ .127
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 147
Assistance menu ........................... 147
Display messages .......................... 148
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 119
Factory settings submenu ............. 147
Important safety notes .................. 146
Lighting submenu .......................... 147
Menu overview .............................. 147
Message memory .......................... 148
Message memory menu ................. 148
Navigation menu ............................ 147
Operation ....................................... 146
RACETIMER ................................... 147
Service menu ................................. 147
Standard displa y............................ 147
Video DVD operation ..................... 147
Index13
Nor do they provide an indication of air bag
deployment.
The vehicle can be deformed considerably,
without an air bag being deployed. This is the
case if only parts which are relatively easily
deformed are affected and the rate of decel-
eration is not high. Conversely, air bags may
be deployed even though the vehicle suffers
only minor deformation. This is the case if, for example, very rigid vehicle parts such as lon-
gitudinal body members are hit, and sufficient
deceleration occurs as a result.
If the restraint system control unit detects a
side impact or if the vehicle rolls over, the
applicable components of the restraint sys-
tem are activated independently of each
other depending on the apparent type of acci- dent.
R Side impact air bag and pelvis air bag on the
side of impact, independently of the Emer-
gency Tensioning Device and the use of the
seat belt
The side impact air bag on the front-
passenger side deploys under the following conditions: - BabySmart™ detects that the front-
passenger seat is occupied or
- the belt tongue is engaged in the belt
buckle of the front-passenger seat
R Window curtain air bag on the side of
impact, independently of the use of the
seat belt and independently of whether the
front-passenger seat is occupied
R Emergency Tensioning Devices, if the sys-
tem determines that deployment can offer
additional protection in this situation
R Window curtain air bags on the driver's and
front-passenger side in certain situations
when the vehicle rolls over, if the system
determines that deployment can offer addi-
tional protection to that provided by the
seat belt
iNot all air bags are deployed in an acci-
dent. The different air bag systems work
independently of each other. How the air bag system works is deter-
mined by the severity of the accident detec-
ted, especially the vehicle deceleration or
acceleration and the apparent type of acci- dent:
R frontal collision
R side impact
R rollover
NECK-PRO head restraints/NECK-
PRO luxury head restraints
Important safety notes
GWARNING
The function of the head restraint may be
impaired if you: R attach objects such as coat hangers to the
head restraints, for example
R use head restraint covers
If you do so, the head restraints cannot fulfill
their intended protective function in the event of an accident. In addition, objects attached
to the head restraints could endanger other
vehicle occupants. There is an increased risk
of injury.
Do not attach any objects to the head
restraints and do not use head restraint cov-ers.
Method of operation
NECK-PRO head restraints/NECK-PRO luxury
head restraints offer additional protection
against head and neck injuries. In the event of
a rear collision of a certain severity, the NECK-
PRO head restraints/NECK-PRO luxury head
restraints on the driver's and front-passenger
seats are moved forwards and upwards. This
provides better head support.
If the NECK-PRO head restraints/NECK-PRO
luxury head restraints have been triggered in an accident, reset the NECK-PRO head
restraints/NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
on the driver's seat and the front-passenger
seat ( Ypage 54). Otherwise, the additional
Occupant safety53
Safety
Z
protection will not be available in the event of
another rear-end collision. You can see that a NECK-PRO head restraint/NECK-PRO luxury
head restraint has been triggered if it is tilted
forward and can no longer be adjusted.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have
the functionality of the NECK-PRO head
restraints/NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
checked at a qualified specialist workshop
after a rear-end collision.
Resetting a triggered NECK-PRO head
restraint/NECK-PRO luxury head
restraint
NECK-PRO head restraints
Do not insert your finger between the cushion
of the head restraint and the cover. Pay par-
ticular attention while resetting the NECK-
PRO head restraints.
X Tilt the top of the NECK-PRO head restraint
cushion forwards in the direction ofarrow :.
X Push the NECK-PRO head restraint cushion
down as far as it will go in the direction ofarrow ;.
X With your hand flat, firmly push the NECK-
PRO head restraint cushion backwards in
the direction of arrow =until it engages.
X Repeat this procedure for the second
NECK-PRO head restraint.
iResetting the NECK-PRO head restraints
requires a lot of strength. If you have diffi-
culty resetting the NECK-PRO head restraints, have this work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
Do not insert your finger between the cushion
of the head restraint and the cover. Pay par-
ticular attention while resetting the NECK-
PRO luxury head restraints. X Remove resetting tool :from the vehicle
document wallet.
X Slide resetting tool :into guide ;
between the NECK-PRO luxury head
restraint and the rear cover of the head
restraint.
X Push resetting tool :downwards until you
hear the head restraint deployment mech-
anism engage.
X Pull out resetting tool :.
X With your hand flat, firmly push the NECK-
PRO luxury head restraint cushion back-
wards in the direction of arrow =until it
engages.
X Repeat this procedure for the second
NECK-PRO luxury head restraint.
X Put resetting tool :back into the vehicle
document wallet.
iIf you have difficulty resetting the NECK-
PRO luxury head restraints, have this work
carried out at a qualified specialist work-shop.
54Occupant safety
Safety
iYou can find further information about
enlarging the cargo compartment (folding
the rear bench seat forwards) on( Y page 195).
Information in the Digital Operator's
Manual
In the Digital Operator's Manual you will find
information on the following topics:
R Adjusting the seats
R Adjusting the head restraints
R Removing/installing head restraints in therear
R Adjusting the multicontour seat
R Adjusting the 4-way lumbar support
R Switching the seat ventilation on/off
Adjusting the head restraints
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If head restraints are not installed and adjus-
ted correctly, they cannot provide protection
as intended. There is an increased risk of
injury in the head and neck area, e.g. in the
event of an accident or when braking.
Always drive with the head restraints instal-
led. Before driving off, make sure for every
vehicle occupant that the center of the head
restraint supports the back of the head at
about eye level.
Observe the following when adjusting the
head restraints: X Do not rotate the head restraints of the
front and rear seats.
Otherwise, you cannot adjust the height
and angle of the head restraints correctly.
X Adjust the head restraint so that it is as
close as possible to your head.
Adjusting the front seat head restraintheight
:Head restraint height
;Seat cushion angle
=Seat height
?Seat fore-and-aft adjustment
ABackrest angle
X Slide head restraint adjustment button :
up or down in the direction of the arrow.
Adjusting the luxury head restraints
X To adjust the side bolsters of the head
restraint: push or pull right and/or left-
hand side bolster :into the desired posi-
tion.
X To adjust the angle of the head
restraint: push or pull the head restraint in
the direction of arrow ;.
Resetting the front seat head restraints
It is necessary to reset the front seat head
restraints after the voltage supply has been
84Seats
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
time and for staying in your lane. Only engage
DISTRONIC PLUS when the current road,
weather and traffic conditions permit it to bedone safely, and adapt your driving style
accordingly. Drive carefully and maintain a
suitable distance to the vehicle in front.
When DISTRONIC PLUS detects a risk of col-
lision with the vehicle in front but is unable to
sufficiently decelerate the vehicle in order to
maintain the set distance from the vehicle in
front, you will be warned visually and acous-
tically. DISTRONIC PLUS cannot prevent a
collision without your intervention. An inter-
mittent warning tone will then sound and the distance warning lamp will light up in the
instrument cluster. Brake immediately in
order to increase the distance from the vehi-
cle in front, or take evasive action, provided it
is safe to do so.
DISTRONIC PLUS may not detect narrow
vehicles driving in front, e.g. motorcycles, or
vehicles driving on a different line. Therefore,
always pay attention to traffic conditions
even when DISTRONIC PLUS is activated.
Otherwise, you may fail to recognize dangers
in time, cause an accident and injure yourself and others.
In particular, the detection of obstacles can
be impaired if:
R the sensor is dirty or covered
R there is snow or heavy rain
R there is interference by other radar sources
R there is the possibility of strong radar
reflections, for example, in parking
garages.
If DISTRONIC PLUS is activated, the vehicle
brakes automatically in certain situations.
This can happen unexpectedly, especially
when towing or in a car wash. There is a risk of an accident. In these or similar situations,
deactivate DISTRONIC PLUS.
If you want DISTRONIC PLUS to assist you,
the following activation conditions must be
fulfilled ( Ypage 119) and the radar sensor
system must be operational.General notes
DISTRONIC PLUS regulates the speed and
automatically helps you maintain the dis-
tance to the vehicle detected in front.
DISTRONIC PLUS brakes automatically so
that the set speed is not exceeded.
On long and steep downhill gradients, espe-
cially if the vehicle is laden or towing a trailer,
you must select shift range 1,2 or 3in good
time. By doing so, you will make use of the
braking effect of the engine. This relieves the load on the brake system and prevents the
brakes from overheating and wearing too
quickly.
If DISTRONIC PLUS detects a slower-moving
vehicle in front, your vehicle is braked in order
to maintain the preset distance to the vehicle in front.
If there is no vehicle in front, DISTRONIC
PLUS operates in the same way as cruise
control in the speed range between 20 mph
(Canada: 30 km/h) and 120 mph (Canada:
200 km/h). If a vehicle is driving in front of
you, it operates in the speed range between
0 mph (0 km/h) and 120 mph (Canada:
200 km/h).
Do not use DISTRONIC PLUS while driving on
roads with steep gradients.
As DISTRONIC PLUS transmits radar waves, it
can resemble the radar detectors of the
responsible authorities. You can refer to the
relevant chapter in the Operator's Manual if
questions are asked about this.
iUSA only:
This device has been approved by the FCC as a "Vehicular Radar System". The radar
sensor is intended for use in an automotive
radar system only. Removing, tampering
with, or altering the device will void any
warranties, and is not permitted by the
FCC. Do not tamper with, alter, or use in
any non-approved way.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
118Driving systems
Driving an d parking
System menu overview
SystemTimeSPLITVIEWConsump- tionSeatDisplay off
Display settingsO Switches
the auto-
matic time
settingson/offOperates COMAND
functions
from thepassengersideCalls up the
fuel con-sumptiondisplayChanges
the driver/
front-passenger
seat set-tingsSwitches
off the dis-play
Text reader speedSets the
time zone
Voice-operated
control settingsSwitches to summertime
Rear view cameraManual
time setting
LanguageSets the time/dateformat
Favorites button
Activates/deacti-
vates Bluetooth®
Automatic volume adjustment
Imports/exports data
Resets COMAND
iDelete your
personal data
using this func-
tion, for example
before selling
your vehicle.
If equipped with the rear view camera: when the function is activated and COMAND is
switched on, the image from the rear view camera is automatically shown in the COMAND
display when reverse gear is engaged.
iIf the360°Cameramenu item is displayed,DisplayOffcan be called up underSystem.
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COMAND
Z
FunctionPage
FNumber pad
• Selects stations via the
station presets
~
• Stores stations manually~
• Mobile phone authoriza-
tion
~
• Telephone number entry~
• Sends DTMF tones~
• Character entry~
• Selects a location for the
weather forecast from the
memory
~
z Displays the current
track being played
~
g Selects stations by
entering the frequency
manually
~
g Selects a track~
GSwitches COMAND on/off~
Adjusts the volume~
FunctionPage
HSD memory card slot~
ICalls up the system menu~
JAccepts a call~
Dials a number~
Redial~
Accepts a waiting call~
KSwitches the sound on or off
~
Switches the microphone
on/off
~
Cancels the text message
read-aloud function
~
Switches off navigation
announcements
~
LRejects a call~
Ends an active call~
Rejects a waiting call~
COMAND controller
Overview
:COMAND controller
You can use the COMAND controller to select
the menu items in the COMAND display. You can:
R call up menus or lists
R scroll within menus or lists and
R exit menus or lists
Operation
Example: operating the COMAND controller
COMAND operating system179
COMAND
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