Matt paintwork .............................. 423
Notes ............................................. 420
Paint ..............................................4 23
Plastic trim ................................... .427
Reversing camera .......................... 425
Roof lining ...................................... 428
Seat belt ........................................ 428
Seat cover ..................................... 427
Sensors ......................................... 425
Side running board ........................ 425
Steering wheel ............................... 427
Trim pieces ................................... .427
Washing by hand ........................... 422
Wheels .......................................... .423
Windows ........................................ 424
Wiper blades .................................. 424
Wooden trim .................................. 427
CD player (on-board computer) ........323
Central locking
Locking/unlocking (key ).................. 95
Centre console
Lower section .................................. 40
Upper section .................................. 39
Changing bulbs
Dipped-beam headlamp s............... 147
Main-beam headlamp s................... 147
Opening and closing the side trim panels ............................................ 148
Reversing lamps ............................ 148
Turn signals (front) ......................... 148
Turn signals (rear) .......................... 148
Changing the media source ............. 322
Charging
see Charging the high-voltage bat-
tery (important safety notes)
Charging cable
Connection .................................... 215
Control panel ................................. 213
Disconnecting ................................ 216
Heating up ..................................... 212
Important safety notes .................. 213
Indicator lamps .............................. 214
Storing ........................................... 213
Charging the high-voltage battery
(important safety notes) ................... 210
Child
Restraint system .............................. 66 Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 71
ISOFIX .............................................. 67
On the front-passenger sea t............ 69
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 70
Recommendations ........................... 75
Suitable positions ............................ 71
Top Tether ....................................... 68
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 77
Rear doors ....................................... 77
Cigarette lighter ................................ 405
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ........................... 424
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 426
Climate control
Auxiliary heating/ventilation .......... 178
Control panel for THERMATIC
automatic climate control (2-
zone) .............................................. 157
Controlling automaticall y............... 164
Convenience opening/closing
(air-recirculation mode) ................. 170
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 162
Demisting the windows .................. 168
Demisting the windscreen ............. 168
ECO start/stop function ................ 162
ECO start/stop function
(THERMATIC 2-zone) ...................... 159
Immediate pre-entry climate con-
trol ................................................. 177
Indicator lamp ................................ 164
Information about using
THERMATIC automatic climate
control (2 ‑zone) ............................. 158
Information on using
THERMOTRONIC automatic cli-
mate control .................................. 161
Ionisation ....................................... 174
Overview of systems ...................... 156
Perfume atomizer .......................... 172
Pre-entry climate control at
departure time ............................... 176
Pre-entry climate control via key ... 174
Problem with the rear window
heating .......................................... 170
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 164 Index
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Outside temperatures .................... 211
Problems during charging .............. 218
Protective device ........................... 212
Range ............................................ 212
Terms of use ..................................2 12
Vehicle fire ....................................... 45
Hill start assist .................................. 191
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 248
Activation conditions ..................... 247
Deactivating ................................... 248
Display message ............................ 363
Function/notes ............................ .247
General notes ................................ 247
Horn ...................................................... 32
HUD
see Head-up display
Hybrid drive system
Automatic switch off ........................ 44
Danger of electric shock .................. 44
Display message ............................ 357
General notes .................................. 44
High-voltage battery ........................ 45
Important safety notes .................... 44
Manual switch off ............................ 44
Opening the bonnet ......................... 46
Warning lamp ................................. 377
Hybrid vehicles
Important safety notes .................... 44 I
Ignition lock see Key positions
Immobiliser .......................................... 90
Indicator and warning lamp
Restraint system ............................ 383
Indicator and warning lamps
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS .............................................. 386
Coolant .......................................... 384
Engine diagnostics ......................... 384
Indicator lamps
Display message ............................ 351
see Warning and indicator lamps
Insect protection on the radiator .... 416
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 34 Warning and indicator lamps ........... 36
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 312
Intelligent Light System
Activating/deactivating ................. 331
Display message ............................ 352
Overview ........................................ 141
Setting the dipped-beam head-
lamps for driving on the right/left .. 332
Interior lighting
Control .......................................... .145
Emergency lighting ........................ 146
Overview ........................................ 145
Reading lamp ................................. 145
Interior motion sensor
Deactivating ..................................... 92
Function .......................................... .91
Priming ............................................ 91
Switching off .................................... 92
ISOFIX child seat securing system ....67 J
Jack Storage location ............................4 32
Using ............................................. 465
Jump starting (engine) ......................443 K
Key Changing the battery ....................... 98
Checking the battery ....................... 98
Convenience closing feature .......... 112
Convenience opening feature ....... .111
Display message ............................ 374
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 95
Emergency key element ................... 97
Important safety notes .................... 94
KEYLESS-GO start function .............. 96
Loss ................................................. 99
Modifying the programming ............. 96
Overview .......................................... 94
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 187
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 99
Starting the engine ........................ 189
Key positions
Key ................................................ 187
Start/Stop button .......................... 187 Index
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Maximum charge current
Setting (charging cable) ................. 214
Setting (on-board computer) .......... 329
Memory card (audio) ......................... 323
Memory function
Seats, steering wheel, exterior
mirrors ........................................... 134
Mercedes-Benz Contact
Display message ............................ 343
General notes ................................ 409
Info call button .............................. 409
Roadside Assistance call button .... 409
Mercedes-Benz emergency call
system
Switch in the overhead control
panel ............................................. .408
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
360°camera .................................. 267
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 280
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 283
Active Parking Assist ..................... 257
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 272
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 276
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 236
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot .............. .245
General notes ................................ 230
Lane Keeping Assist ..................... .279
PARKTRONIC ................................. 254
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 63
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 64
Reversing camera .......................... 262
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 274
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre
see Qualified specialist workshop
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .335
Messages
see Display messages
see Warning and indicator lamps
Mirror turn signal
Cleaning ......................................... 424
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror see Vanity mirror (in sun visor)
Mobile phone
Frequencies ................................... 478
Installation ..................................... 478
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 324
Notes/placing in the bracket ......... 410
Transmission output (maximum) .... 478
Modifying the programming (key) ..... 96
MOExtended tyres .............................434
Motorway mode ................................ 142
MP3
Operating ....................................... 323
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................ .315
Permanent display ......................... 333
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .. 314
Overview .......................................... 37 N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............ 320
Notes on running in a new vehicle .. 186 O
Occupant safety Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivatio n .......................... 56
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 65
Children in the vehicle ..................... 65
Important safety notes .................... 47
PASSENGER AIRBAG indicator
lamp ................................................. 48
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 78
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 63
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 64
Restraint system introduction .......... 46
Restraint system warning lamp ....... .47
Seat belts ........................................ 48
Odometer ........................................... 318
Off-road driving
Approach/departure angle ............ 489
Checklist after driving off-road ...... 228 Index
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Introduction .....................................46
Warning lamp ................................. 383
Warning lamp (function) ...................47
Rev counter ........................................ 313
Reversing camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 425
Displays in the Audio display ......... 263
Displays in the COMAND display ... 263
Function/notes ............................ .262
Switching on/off ........................... 263
Reversing feature
Panorama sliding sunroof .............. 114
Roller sunblinds ............................ .116
Side windows ................................. 110
Tailgate .......................................... 104
Reversing lamp
Changing bulbs .............................. 148
Reversing lamp (display message) .. 352
Roller sunblind
Panorama sliding sunroof .............. 115
Roller sunblinds (panorama sliding
sunroof)
Operating ....................................... 116
Roof carrier ........................................ 402
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 428
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 488S
Safety Children in the vehicle ..................... 65
Hybrid drive system ......................... 44
see Operating safety
Safety net
Attaching ....................................... 398
Important safety information ......... 398
Safety notes
Hybrid vehicles ................................ 44
SD memory card
Selecting ........................................ 323
Seat
Folding the backrest (rear com-
partment) forwards/back ...... 393, 394
Seat belt
Centre rear-compartment sea t........ 51
Correct usage .................................. 50 Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ......................... 52
Adjusting the height ......................... 50
Cleaning ......................................... 428
Fastening ......................................... 50
Important safety guidelines ............. 49
Introduction ..................................... 48
Rear seat belt status indicator ......... 52
Releasing ......................................... 51
Warning lamp ................................. 376
Warning lamp (function) ................... 52
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 123
Adjusting (manually and electri-
cally) .............................................. 122
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 125
Adjusting the head restraint .......... 123
Calling up a stored setting (mem-
ory function) .................................. 135
Cleaning the cover ......................... 427
Correct driver's seat position ........ 120
Important safety notes .................. 121
Seat heating .................................. 125
Seat heating problem .................... 127
Seat ventilation .............................. 127
Seat ventilation problem ................ 128
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 135
Switching seat heating on/of f....... 125
Switching the seat ventilation on/
off .................................................. 127
Section
PLUG-IN HYBRID operation ............ 286
Securing a load
see Stowage space
Securing luggage ............................... 396
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 427
see Automatic transmission
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 425
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 326
Service message
see ASSYST PLUS Index
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high-voltage battery connected to a charg-
ing station.
Charging the high-voltage battery
(Y page 210).
Engine compartment Before opening the bonnet:
X Apply the electric parking brake.
X Shift the transmission to position P.
X Switch the ignition off.
X Remove the key from the ignition lock.
or, on vehicles with KEYLESS-GO start func-
tion or KEYLESS ‑GO:
X Remove the Start/Stop button from the
ignition lock.
X Observe the warning notes on the risk of
electric shock (Y page 44).
X Observe the warning notes about the bon-
net (Y page 415). RBS driving safety system (Recupera-
tive Brake System)
The Recuperative Braking System supports
you when braking with an electronically-con-
trolled brake boost mode and enables the
recovery of kinetic energy (recuperation).
Further information about the Recuperative
Braking System (Y page 287).Panic alarm X
To prime: press the!button :for
approximately one second.
A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the alarm system is primed.
X To deactivate: press the!button :
again.
or
X Insert the key into the ignition lock.
or, on vehicles with KEYLESS-GO start func-
tion or KEYLESS ‑GO
X Press the Start/Stop button.
The key must be in the vehicle.
The panic alarm function is only available in
certain countries. Occupant safety
Introduction to the restraint system
The restraint system can reduce the risk of
vehicle occupants coming into contact with
parts of the vehicle's interior in the event of
an accident. The restraint system can also
reduce the forces to which vehicle occupants are subjected during an accident.
The restraint system comprises:
R Seat belt system
R Airbags
R Child restraint system
R Child seat securing systems
The components of the restraint system work
in conjunction with each other. They can only
deploy their protective function if all vehicle
occupants always:
R fasten their seat belts correctly
(Y page 50)
R adjust their seat and head restraint prop-
erly (Y page 121).
As the driver, you also have to make sure that
the steering wheel is adjusted correctly.
Observe the information relating to the cor-
rect driver's seat position .
You also have to make sure that an airbag can
inflate properly if deployed (Y page 53).46
Occupant safetySafety
An airbag supplements a correctly fastened
seat belt. As an additional safety device, the
airbag increases the level of protection for
vehicle occupants in the event of an accident.
For example, if the protection of the seat belt is sufficient in an accident, the airbags are not
deployed. In the event of an accident, only the airbags that increase protection in the rele-
vant accident situation are deployed. How-
ever, seat belts and airbags generally do not
protect against objects penetrating the vehi-
cle from the outside.
Information on the restraint system operation
can be found under "Triggering of belt ten-
sioners and airbags" (Y page 62).
For more information about children travel-
ling with you in the vehicle, see "Children in
the vehicle" (Y page 65). Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If the restraint system is modified, it may no
longer work as intended. The restraint system
may then not perform its intended protective function by failing in an accident or triggering
unexpectedly, for example. There is an
increased risk of injury, possibly even fatal.
Never modify parts of the restraint system. Do not attempt to modify the wiring as well as
electronic components or their software.
If it is necessary to modify an airbag system to
accommodate a person with disabilities, con- tact a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Restraint system warning lamp
The functions of the restraint system are
checked after the ignition is switched on and at regular intervals while the engine is run-
ning. Therefore, malfunctions can be detec-
ted in good time.
The 6 restraint system warning lamp in
the instrument cluster lights up when the igni- tion is switched on. It goes out no later than a few seconds after the vehicle is started. The
components of the restraint system are in
operational readiness.
A malfunction has occurred if the
6
restraint system warning lamp:
R does not light up after the ignition is
switched on
R does not go out after a few seconds with
the engine running
R lights up again while the engine is running
All vehicles, except hybrid vehicles: G
WARNING
If the restraint system is malfunctioning,
restraint system components may be trig-
gered unintentionally or might not be trig-
gered at all in the event of an accident with a high rate of vehicle deceleration. This can
effect belt tensioners or airbags, for example. There is an increased risk of serious or even
fatal injuries.
Have the restraint system checked and
repaired immediately at a qualified specialist
workshop.
Hybrid vehicles: G
DANGER
If the restraint system is malfunctioning,
restraint system components may be trig-
gered unintentionally or might not be trig-
gered at all in the event of an accident with a high rate of vehicle deceleration. This can
effect belt tensioners or airbags, for example. In addition, the vehicle's high-voltage electri-
cal system may not be deactivated as inten-
ded in the event of an accident. Touching
damaged components of the vehicle's high-
voltage electrical system could result in an
electric shock. There is an increased risk of
injury, possibly even fatal.
Have the restraint system checked and
repaired immediately at a qualified specialist
workshop. After an accident, immediately
switch the ignition off and remove the key
from the ignition lock. Occupant safety
47Safety Z
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamp
PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp
:
and PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp ;are part of the automatic deactiva-
tion system of the front-passenger front air-
bag.
The indicator lamps display the status of the
front-passenger front airbag.
R PASSENGER AIR BAG ON lights up: the
front-passenger front airbag is enabled. If,
in the event of an accident, all deployment
criteria are met, the front-passenger front
airbag is deployed.
R PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF lights up: the
front-passenger front airbag is disabled. It
will then not be deployed in the event of an
accident.
Depending on the person in the front-
passenger seat, the front-passenger front air-
bag must either be disabled or enabled; see
the following points. You must make sure of
this both before and during a journey.
R Children in a rearward-facing child
restraint system: the PASSENGER AIR
BAG OFF indicator lamp must be lit. The
front-passenger front airbag is disabled. It
is imperative to observe the notes on the
"Automatic front-passenger front airbag
deactivation system" (Y page 56) and on
"Children in the vehicle" (Y page 65).
R Children in a forward-facing child
restraint system: depending on the instal-
led child restraint system and the age and
size of the child, the front-passenger front
airbag is either disabled or enabled. There- fore, it is imperative to observe the notes
on the "Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation system" (Y
page 56)
and on "Children in the vehicle"
(Y page 65).
R All other persons: the PASSENGER AIR
BAG ON indicator lamp must be lit. The
front-passenger front airbag is enabled.
Depending on the build of the person on the front-passenger seat, the PASSENGER AIR
BAG OFF indicator lamp may light up. The
front-passenger front airbag is disabled. It
will then not be deployed in the event of an
accident. In this case, the front-passenger
seat should not be used.
It is imperative to observe the notes on the "Automatic front-passenger front airbag
deactivation system" (Y page 56) as well
as on "Seat belts" (Y page 48) and "Air-
bags" (Y page 53). There you can also find
information on the correct seat position. Seat belts
Introduction A correctly worn seat belt is the most effec-
tive means of restraining the movement of
vehicle occupants in the event of a collision or
if the vehicle overturns. This reduces the risk of vehicle occupants coming into contact with
parts of the vehicle interior or being ejected
from it. The seat belt also helps to keep the
vehicle occupants in the best position in rela-
tion to the airbag being deployed.
The seat belt system consists of:
R seat belts
R belt tensioners for the front seat belts and
the outer seat belts in the rear
R belt force limiters for the front seat belts
and the outer seat belts in the rear
If the seat belt is pulled quickly or sharply
from the belt outlet, the inertia reel locks. The
belt strap cannot be pulled out any further.
The belt tensioner tightens the seat belt in the event of a collision so that it fits tightly across 48
Occupant safetySafety
your body. However, it does not pull the vehi-
cle occupants back in the direction of the seat
backrest.
The belt tensioner does not, however, correct an incorrect seat position or correct the rout-
ing of a seat belt that is worn incorrectly.
If the seat belt is also fitted with a belt force
limiter and this is triggered, the force exerted by the seat belt on the vehicle occupant is
reduced.
The belt force limiters on the front seats are
synchronised with the front airbags, which
take on a part of the deceleration force. This
can reduce the forces to which the vehicle
occupants are subjected during an accident.
! If the co-driver's seat is not occupied, do
not engage the seat belt tongue in the
buckle on the co-driver's seat. Otherwise,
the belt tensioner could be triggered in the
event of an accident and would have to be
replaced.
Important safety notes G
WARNING
The seat belt cannot perform its intended pro- tective function if it is not fastened correctly. Also, an improperly fastened seat belt can
cause additional injuries in the event of an
accident, sudden braking or abrupt changes
of direction. There is an increased risk of
injury, possibly even fatal.
Always make sure that all vehicle occupants
are wearing their seat belt properly and are
seated correctly. G
WARNING
The seat belt does not offer the intended level of protection if you have not moved the back-
rest to an almost vertical position. When brak-
ing or in the event of an accident, you could
slide underneath the seat belt and sustain
abdomen or neck injuries, for example. This
poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury. Adjust the seat properly before beginning
your journey. Always ensure that the backrest
is in an almost vertical position and that the
shoulder section of your seatbelt is routed
across the centre of your shoulder. G
WARNING
Persons under 1.50 mtall cannot wear the
seat belts correctly without a suitable, addi-
tional restraint system. The seat belt cannot
perform its intended protective function if it is not fastened correctly. Also, an improperly
fastened seat belt can cause additional inju-
ries in the event of an accident, sudden brak-
ing or abrupt changes of direction. There is an increased risk of injury, possibly even fatal.
Secure persons less than 1.50 mtall in a suit-
able restraint system.
If a child younger than twelve years old and
under 1.50 m in height is travelling in the
vehicle: R always secure the child in a child restraint
system suitable for this Mercedes-Benz
vehicle. The child restraint system must be appropriate to the age, weight and size of
the child.
R always pay attention to the instructions
and safety notes on the automatic co-driv-
er's front airbag deactivation system
(Y page 56)
R be sure to observe the instructions and
safety notes on "Children in the vehicle" in
these Operating Instructions (Y page 65)
in addition to the child restraint system
manufacturer's installation instructions G
WARNING
Seat belts cannot protect as intended, if:
R they are damaged, have been modified, are
extremely dirty, bleached or dyed
R the seat belt buckle is damaged or
extremely dirty
R modifications have been made to the belt
tensioners, belt anchorages or inertia reels Occupant safety
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