
Front airbag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 54
Important safety guidelines ............. 53
Kneebag ........................................... 55
Sidebag ............................................ 55
Triggering ......................................... 62
Windowbag ...................................... 56
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 90
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 90
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 90
Anti-glare film .................................... 411
Approach/departure angle .............. 229
Aquaplaning ....................................... 225
Armrest
Stowage compartment .................. 392
Ashtray ............................................... 404
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 326
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 327
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service messag e........ 419
Driving abroad ............................... 420
Hiding a service message .............. 419
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 419
Service message ............................ 419
Special service requirements ......... 420
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 90
Function ........................................... 90
Switching off the alarm .................... 90
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 329
Display message ............................ 359
Function/note s............................. 272
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 352
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 192
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 192 Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation
Display message ............................ 349
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation system
Operation ......................................... 57
Problems ......................................... 61
System self-test ............................... 59
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 139
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 199
Changing gear ............................... 199
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 196
Display message ............................ 369
Double-clutch function .................. 200
Drive program display .................... 198
Drive programs .............................. 200
Driving tips .................................... 199
DYNAMIC SELECT switch .............. 195
Emergency running mode .............. 203
Engaging drive position .................. 198
Engaging neutral ............................ 197
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 197
Engaging reverse gear ................... 197
Engaging the park position ............ 197
Kickdown ....................................... 200
Manual shifting .............................. 201
Overview ........................................ 196
Problem (fault) ............................... 203
Pulling away ................................... 190
Rocking the vehicle free ................ 200
Starting the engine ........................ 189
Steering wheel gearshift paddle s... 201
Trailer towing ................................. 200
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ................... 198
Transmission positions .................. 199
Automatic transmission emer-
gency running mode ......................... 203
Auxiliary heating/ventilation
Display message ............................ 373
Important safety notes .................. 178
Problem (display message) ............ 183
Remote control .............................. 180
Setting the departure time ............. 181
Switching on/off (on the centre
console) ......................................... 179 Index
5

Checklist before driving off-road .... 228
General information ......................
.227
Important safety notes .................. 226
Maximum gradient climbing abil-
ity ................................................. .489
Maximum water depth ................... 489
Travelling uphill .............................. 229
Off-road lights ................................... .143
Off-road system
DSR ............................................... 248
Off road drive program .................. 250
Off-road 4ETS .................................. 85
Off-road ABS ................................... .79
Off-road ESP ®
..................................85
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
Assistance graphic menu ............... 326
Assistance menu ........................... 327
Display messages .......................... 335
Displaying a service message ........ 419
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 242
Factory settings ............................. 334
Head-up display ............................. 315
HYBRID menu ................................ 329
Important safety notes .................. 312
Instrument cluster menu ............... 332
Light menu .....................................3 31
Media menu ................................... 322
Menu overview .............................. 317
Message memory .......................... 335
Navigation menu ............................ 320
Operating the TV ............................ 324
Operating video DVD ..................... 323
Operation ....................................... 314
Radio menu ................................... 322
Service menu ................................. 326
Settings menu ............................... 327
Standard display ............................ 318
Telephone menu ............................ 324
Trip menu ...................................... 318
Vehicle menu ................................. 333
Opening and closing the side trim
panels ................................................. 148
Operating instructions
Vehicle equipment ........................... 26
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 27 Important safety note .....................
.26
Operating system
see On-board computer
Outside temperature display ........... 313
Overhead control panel ......................41
Override feature
Rear side windows ........................... 78
Owner's Manual
Overview .......................................... 26 P
Paint code .......................................... 480
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 423
Panic alarm .......................................... 46
Panorama sliding sunroof
Important safety information ......... 113
Opening/closing ............................1 14
Problem (malfunction) ................... 118
Rain closing feature ....................... 115
Resetting ....................................... 116
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 219
Parking brake ................................ 220
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger sid e............................... 133
Reversing camera .......................... 262
Switching off the engine ................ 220
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
see 360° camera
see Active Parking Assist
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
see Reversing camera
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 339
Electric parking brake .................... 220
Warning lamp ................................. 383
Parking lamps
Display message ............................ 352
Switching on/of f........................... 140
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 256
Driving system ............................... 254
Function/note s............................. 254
Important safety notes .................. 254
Problem (fault) ............................... 257 16
Index

Service products
AdBlue ®
special additives .............. 484
Brake fluid .....................................4 86
Coolant (engine) ............................ 487
Engine oil ....................................... 485
Fuel ................................................ 480
Important safety notes .................. 480
Washer fluid ................................... 487
Setting the charge current (on-
board computer) ............................... 329
Setting the departure time (on-
board computer) ............................... 330
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 334
On-board computer ....................... 327
Side lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 140
Side windows
Convenience closing ..................... .111
Convenience opening .................... 111
Important safety notes .................. 109
Opening/closing ............................ 110
Problem (malfunction) ................... 113
Resetting ....................................... 112
Reversing feature ........................... 110
Sidebag ................................................ 55
Ski/snowboard bag .......................... 393
Sliding sunroof
see Panorama sliding sunroof
Snow chains ...................................... 457
Socket (12 V)
Centre console .............................. 406
General notes ................................ 405
Luggage compartment ................... 406
Rear compartment ......................... 406
Socket (230 V) ................................... 406
Specialist workshop ............................ 28
Spectacles compartment ................. 391
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional speedometer ........................ 333
Digital ............................................ 319
In the Instrument cluster ................. 34
Segments ...................................... 313
Selecting a display unit .................. 332 see Instrument cluster
SPEEDTRONIC
Deactivating variable ..................... 235
Display message ............................ 365
Function/notes ............................ .233
General notes ................................ 233
Important safety notes .................. 233
LIM indicator lamp ......................... 234
Permanent ..................................... 236
Selecting ........................................ 234
Setting the speed .......................... 235
Storing the current spee d.............. 234
Storing the current speed or call-
ing up the last stored speed .......... 235
Switching to passive ...................... 235
Variabl e......................................... 234
Start/Stop button
Starting the engine ........................ 190
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 189
STEER CONTROL .................................. 90
Steering
Display message ............................ 374
Warning lamps ............................... 388
Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot
(DISTRONIC PLUS)
Display message ............................ 365
Steering assistant STEER CON-
TROL
see STEER CONTROL
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 129
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 128
Button overview ............................... 37
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 314
Cleaning ......................................... 427
EASY ENTRY/EXIT feature ............. 130
Important safety notes .................. 128
Steering wheel heating .................. 129
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 135
Steering wheel gearshift paddles .... 201
Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction) ................... 130
Switching on/of f........................... 129
Stowage areas ................................... 39020
Index

Swinging the ball coupling in ......... 306
Trailer tow hitch display message .. 372
Towing away
Fitting the towing eye .................... 447
Removing the towing eye ............... 447
With both axles on the ground ....... 447
Towing eye ......................................... 432
Traffic Sign Assist
Activating ....................................... 275
Activating/deactivating the warn-ing function .................................... 327
Display message ............................ 363
Function/note s............................. 274
Important safety notes .................. 274
Instrument cluster display ............. 275
Trailer coupling
see Towing a trailer
Trailer towing
7-pin connecto r............................. 308
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 278
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ......... 426
Coupling up a traile r...................... 305
Decoupling a traile r....................... 306
Driving tips .................................... 303
Important safety notes .................. 302
Lights display message .................. 350
Mounting dimensions .................... 490
Parktronic ...................................... 254
Power supply ................................. 307
Problem (fault) ............................... 309
Trailer load s................................... 491
Transfer case ..................................... 203
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transmission position display ......... 198
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ...................... 198
Transporting the vehicle .................. 448
Travelling uphill
Brow of hill ..................................... 230
Driving downhill ............................. 230
Maximum gradient-climbing capa-
bility ............................................... 230
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 427
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 319 Trip meter
Calling up ....................................... 318
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 319
Turn signals
Changing bulbs (front) ................... 148
Changing bulbs (rear) .................... 148
Switching on/of f........................... 140
TV
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 324
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 478
Installation ..................................... 478
Transmission output (maximum) .... 478
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
Tyre changing tool kit ....................... 433
Tyre pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 460
Display message ............................ 367
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 436
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 437
Recommended ............................... 458
Tyre pressure loss warning
General notes ................................ 459
Important safety notes .................. 459
Restarting ...................................... 460
Tyre pressure monitor
Checking the tyre pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 461
Function/note s............................. 460
General notes ................................ 460
Important safety notes .................. 461
Radio type approval for the tyre
pressure monitor ........................... 463
Restarting ...................................... 462
Warning lamp ................................. 387
Warning message .......................... 462
Tyres
Changing a whee l.......................... 463
Checking ........................................ 455
Direction of rotation ...................... 464
Display message ............................ 367
General notes ................................ 468
Important safety notes .................. 454
Information on driving .................... 454
MOExtended tyre s......................... 456
Replacing ....................................... 463
Service life ..................................... 455 22
Index

depressed pedal. This jeopardises the oper-
ating and road safety of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
Stow all objects securely in the vehicle so that
they do not get into the driver's footwell.
Always fit the floormats securely and as pre-
scribed in order to ensure that there is always sufficient room for the pedals. Do not use
loose floormats and do not place several floor-mats on top of one another.
! If the engine is switched off and equip-
ment on the diagnostics connection is
used, the starter battery may discharge.
Connecting equipment to the diagnostics
connection can lead to emissions monitoring information being reset, for example. This
may lead to the vehicle failing to meet the
requirements of the next emissions test dur-
ing the main inspection. Qualified specialist workshop
A qualified specialist workshop has the nec-
essary special skills, tools and qualifications
to correctly carry out any necessary work on
your vehicle. This particularly applies to work
relevant to safety.
Observe the notes in the Service Booklet.
Always have the following work carried out at a qualified specialist workshop:
R work relevant to safety
R service and maintenance work
R repair work
R modifications, installations and conver-
sions
R work on electronic components
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Vehicle registration
Mercedes-Benz may ask its Service Centres
to carry out technical inspections on certain vehicles. The quality or safety of the vehicle is
improved as a result of the inspection.
Mercedes-Benz can only inform you about
vehicle checks if it has your registration data.
It is possible that your vehicle has not yet
been registered in your name in the following
cases:
R if your vehicle was not purchased at an
authorised specialist dealer.
R if your vehicle has not yet been examined at
a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
It is advisable to register your vehicle with a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Inform Mercedes-Benz as soon as possible
about any change in address or vehicle own-
ership. You can do this at a Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre, for example. Correct use
If you remove any warning stickers, you or
others could fail to recognise certain dangers.
Leave warning stickers in position.
Observe the following information when driv- ing your vehicle:
R the safety notes in this manual
R the vehicle technical data
R traffic rules and regulations
R laws and safety standards pertaining to
motor vehicles Implied warranty
! Follow the instructions in this manual
about the proper operation of your vehicle
as well as about possible vehicle damage.
Damage to your vehicle that arises from
culpable contraventions against these
instructions are not covered either by
Mercedes-Benz implied warranty or by the
New or Used-Vehicle Warranty. 28
Introduction

If the washer fluid level drops below the rec-
ommended minimum of 1 litre, a message
appears in the multifunction display prompt-
ing you to top up the washer fluid
(Y page 374).
Further information on windscreen washer
fluid/antifreeze (Y page 487). ASSYST PLUS
Service message
The ASSYST PLUS service interval display
informs you of the next service due date.
Information on the type of service and service
intervals (see the separate Service Booklet).
You can obtain further information from a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
i The ASSYST PLUS service interval display
does not show any information on the
engine oil level. Observe the notes on the
engine oil level (Y page 416).
The multifunction display shows a service
message for a few seconds, e.g.:
R Service A in XX days
Service A in XX days
R Service A due Service A due
R Service A overdue by XX days
Service A overdue by XX days
Depending on the operating conditions of the
vehicle, the remaining time or distance until
the next service due date is displayed.
The letter indicates which service is due. A
A
stands for a minor service and B
B for a major
service. A number or another letter may be
displayed after the letter.
Only for certain countries: the position after
the letter A Aor B
Bindicates any necessary addi-
tional maintenance work. If you notify a quali-
fied specialist workshop of this display, you
will receive a statement on the associated
costs.
The ASSYST PLUS service interval display
does not take into account any periods of
time during which the battery is disconnec-
ted. Maintaining the time-dependent service
schedule:
X Note down the service due date displayed
in the multifunction display before discon-
necting the battery.
or
X After reconnecting the battery, subtract
the battery disconnection periods from the
service date shown on the display. Hiding service messages
X Press the aor% button on the steer-
ing wheel. Displaying service messages
X Switch the ignition on.
X Use ò on the steering wheel to call up
the list of menus.
X Press 9or: on the steering wheel
to select the Service Servicemenu and confirm
with a.
X Press 9or: on the steering wheel
to select the ASSYST PLUS
ASSYST PLUS submenu and
confirm with a.
The service due date appears in the multi-
function display. Information about Service
Resetting the ASSYST PLUS service
interval display !
If the ASSYST PLUS service interval dis-
play has been inadvertently reset, this set-
ting can be corrected at a qualified special-
ist workshop.
Have service work carried out as described in the Service Booklet. This may otherwise
lead to increased wear and damage to the
major assemblies or the vehicle.
A qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre, will reset the ASSYST PLUS
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