
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 172
E
EASY-ENTRY featureActivating/deactivating ................. 147
Function/notes ................................ 87
EASY-EXIT feature
Function/notes ................................ 87
Switching on/off ........................... 147
EBD (electronic brake force distri-bution)
Display message .................... 148, 151
Function/notes ................................ 68
ECO start/stop function
Deactivating/activating ................. 105
General information ....................... 105
Electrical fuses
Fuse box in the cargo compart-
ment ............................................. .227
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Electronic Traction System
see 4ETS (Electronic Traction System)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 55
Emergency call
see mbrace
Emergency release
Driver's door ................................... .75
Vehicle ............................................ .75
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ........................................ .51
Engine
Display message .................... 148, 155
ECO start/stop function ................ 105
Engine number .............................. .259
Jump-starting ................................. 220
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 104
Switching off .................................. 111
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 225
Engine oil
Adding .......................................... .207
Additives ........................................ 262
Checking the oil level ..................... 205 Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 205
Display message ............................ 148
Filling capacity ............................... 262
Notes about oil grades ................... 262
Temperature (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 147
Viscosity ........................................ 263
Entering an address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .172
Environmental protection
Note ................................................. 26
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 147
Deactivating/activating ................... 67
Display message .................... 148, 149
Function/notes ................................ 66
Important safety information ........... 66
Trailer stabilization ........................... 68
Warning lamp ................................. 165
Exhaust check ................................... 112
Exhaust tail pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) ................................................. .211
Exterior lighting
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ......................................... 87
Dipping (automatic) ......................... 87
Folding in when locking (on-boardcomputer) ...................................... 147
Folding in/out (automatically )......... 87
Folding in/out (electrically) ............. 87
Out of position (troubleshooting) ..... 87
Setting ............................................. 87
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ................................................. 87
Storing the parking position ............. 87
F
Filler cap
see Fuel filler flap
First-aid kit ......................................... 214
Flat tire
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 216
Floormats ........................................... 201
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Cleaning the cover .........................212
Correct driver's seat position ........... 82
Important safety notes .................... 82
Multicontour seat ............................ 84
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ................................................. 87
Switching seat heating on/off ......... 85
Switching seat ventilation on/off .... 84
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 211
Service interval display
Displaying a service message (on-board computer) ............................ 210
Service menu (on-board com- puter) ................................................. .147
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 264
Coolant (engine) ............................ 264
Engine oil ....................................... 262
Fuel ................................................ 259
Important safety notes .................. 259
Notes ............................................. 259
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 263
Washer fluid ................................... 265
Setting a speed limit
see SPEEDTRONIC
Setting the air distribution ...............100
Setting the airflow ............................ 100
Setting the date/time format
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .172
Setting the language
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .172
Setting the time
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .172
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 147
Menu overview .............................. 176
On-board computer ....................... 147
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 147
Shift ranges ....................................... 107
Side impact air bag .............................50
Side marker lamp (display mes- sage) ................................................... 148 Side marker lamps (changingbulbs)
................................................... .94
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 211
Important safety informa-
tion .................................................. 77
Opening/closing .............................. 77
Opening/closing (all) ....................... 77
Opening/closing (front )................... 77
Overview .......................................... 77
Troubleshooting ............................... 77
SIRIUS services
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 172
Ski rack .............................................. 197
Sliding sunroof
Important safety notes .................... 77
Opening/closing .............................. 78
Operating manually .......................... 78
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 74
Changing the programming ............. 73
Checking the battery ....................... 74
Convenience opening feature .......... 77
Display message ............................ 148
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 72
Important safety notes .................... 72
Loss ................................................. 74
Malfunction ...................................... 74
Mechanical key ................................ 73
Overview .......................................... 72
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 74
Starting the engine ........................ 104
SMS
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 172
Snow chains ...................................... 232
Sockets
Front-passenger footwell ............... 197
Points to observe before use ......... 197
Trunk ............................................. 197
SOS
see mbrace
Spare fuses ........................................ 225
Spare wheel
Mounting ....................................... 250
Notes/data .................................... 256
Spare wheel bracket at the rear .... 215
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Opening the hood
The release lever on the hood is in the footwellon the left-hand side of the vehicle when
viewed in the direction of travel.
X Make sure that the windshield wipers are
switched off.
X Pull release lever :on the hood.
The hood is released.
X Lift the hood slightly.
X Push the handle of hood catch ;in the
direction of the arrow and lift the hood.
Closing the hood
GWARNING
If the hood is unlatched, it may open up when the vehicle is in motion and block your view.
There is a risk of an accident.
Never unlatch the hood while driving. Before
every trip, ensure that the hood is locked. X
Lower the hood and let it fall from a height
of approximately 8 inches (20 cm).
X Check that the hood has engaged properly.
If the hood can be raised slightly, it is not
properly engaged. Open it again and close
it with a little more force.
Engine oil
General notes
Depending on your driving style, the vehicle
consumes up to 0.9 US qt (0.8 liters) of oil per 600 miles (1000 km). The oil consumption
may be higher than this when the vehicle is
new or if you frequently drive at high enginespeeds.
Checking the oil level using the oil dip-stick
GWARNING
Certain components in the engine compart-
ment, such as the engine, radiator and parts
of the exhaust system, can become very hot.
Working in the engine compartment poses a
risk of injury.
Where possible, let the engine cool down and touch only the components described in the following.
Example: oil dipstick
Engine compartment205
Maintenance and care
Z

When checking the oil level:
R park the vehicle on a level surface.
R the engine should be switched off for
approximately five minutes if the engine is
at normal operating temperature.
R the engine should be switched off for at
least 30 minutes if the engine is not at
operating temperature, e.g. if you only start
the engine briefly.
X Pull oil dipstick :out of the dipstick guide
tube.
X Wipe off oil dipstick :.
X Slowly slide oil dipstick :into the guide
tube to the stop, and take it out again.
If the level is between MIN mark =and
MAX mark ;, the oil level is correct.
X Add oil if necessary.
Checking the oil level using the on-
board computer
!Do not add too much oil. adding too much
engine oil can result in damage to the
engine or to the catalytic converter. Have
excess engine oil siphoned off.
G 65 AMG: the oil level can be checked using
the on-board computer only.
On all other models, the oil dipstick must be
used to check the engine oil level.
When checking the oil level:
R park the vehicle on a level surface.
R the engine should be switched off for
approximately five minutes if the engine is
at normal operating temperature.
X Make sure that the SmartKey is in posi-tion 2in the ignition lock.
X Press the 9or: button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the following message:
The measurement takes a few seconds. You
will see one of the following messages in the multifunction display: R
Engine oil level OK
RAdd 1.0 qt(Canada:1.0 liter)to
reach maximum oil level
RAdd 1.5 qts(Canada:1.5 liters)to
reach maximum oil level
RAdd2.0 qts.(Canada:2.0 liters)to
reach maximum oil level
X Add oil if necessary.
If the engine is at normal operating tempera- ture and the
Engine oil Reduce oil
leveldisplay appears, too much oil has been
added.
X Have excess oil siphoned off.
If the
Switch ignition on to check
engine oil levelmessage appears:
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock ( Ypage 103).
If the
Observe waiting timemessage
appears:
X If the engine is at normal operating tem-
perature: repeat the measurement after
approximately five minutes.
X If the engine is not at normal operating
temperature: e.g. if the engine was only
started briefly, repeat the measurement
after approximately 30 minutes.
If the
Engine oil level Not when
engine onmessage appears:
206Engine compartment
Maintenance and care