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Triggering ......................................... 49
Windowbag ...................................... 44
AIRMATIC package
ADS (Adaptive Damping System) ... 195
Function/notes ............................. 194
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 75
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 75
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 75
AMG
RIDE CONTROL sports suspen-
sion ................................................ 198
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 250
Anti-glare film .................................... 317
Approach/departure angle .............. 177
Aquaplaning ....................................... 173
Ashtray ............................................... 308
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 243
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 243
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........ 323
Hiding a service message .............. 323
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 323
Service message ............................3 22
Special service requirements ......... 323
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 75
Function .......................................... .75
Switching off the alarm .................... 75
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 244
Display message ............................ 272
Function/note s............................. 214
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 241
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 268
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 150
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 150 Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation
Display message ............................ 264
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation system
Operation ......................................... 45
Problems ......................................... 49
System self-test ............................... 47
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 115
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 156
Changing gear ............................... 156
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 154
Display message ............................ 281
Drive program display .................... 154
Drive programs .............................. 158
Driving tips .................................... 156
DYNAMIC SELECT controlle r......... 153
Emergency running mode .............. 161
Engaging drive position .................. 156
Engaging neutral ............................ 155
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 155
Engaging reverse gear ................... 155
Engaging the park position ............ 154
Gliding mod e................................. 157
Kickdown ....................................... 157
Manual shifting .............................. 158
Oil temperature (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 250
Overview ........................................ 154
Problem (fault) ............................... 161
Pulling away ................................... 149
Starting the engine ........................ 148
Steering wheel gearshift paddle s... 158
Trailer towing ................................. 157
Transmission position display ........ 154
Transmission positions .................. 156
Automatic transmission emer-
gency running mode ......................... 161
Auxiliary heating
Setting ........................................... 247
Auxiliary heating/ventilation
Display message ............................ 284
Important safety notes .................. 138
Problem (display message) ............ 142
Remote control .............................. 139
Setting the departure time ............. 140 4
Index

Door
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................ .247
Automatic locking (switch) .............. .86
Central locking/unlocking (key) ...... 79
Control panel .................................. .36
Display message ............................ 283
Emergency locking ........................... 87
Emergency unlocking ....................... 86
Important safety note s.................... 84
Opening (from the inside) ................ 85
Power closing .................................. 86
Doors
Overview .......................................... 84
Drive program
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 154
Drive programs
Automatic transmission ................. 158
Driver's door
see Door
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 323
Symmetrical dipped beam ............. 115
Driving assistance, crosswind ........... 72
Driving in mountainous terrain
Approach/departure angle ............ 177
Driving off-road
see Off-road driving
Driving safety system
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 65
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS ................................................ 67
EBD (electronic brake force distri-bution) ............................................. 72
STEER CONTROL ............................. 74
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 64
ADAPTIVE BRAK E............................. 72
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 68
Adaptive brake lights ....................... 69
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 65
Distance warning function ............... 67
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 69
Important safety guidelines ............. 64
Overview .......................................... 64 PRE-SAFE
®
Brake ............................. 72
Driving system
ADS ............................................... 195
AIRMATIC package ........................ 194
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ............... 190
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 210
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 221
Active Curve System ...................... 196
Active Driving Assistance pack-
age ................................................. 221
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 224
Active Parking Assist ..................... 202
AMG RIDE CONTROL sports sus-
pension .......................................... 198
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 214
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 218
Cruise control ................................ 178
Display message ............................ 272
Distronic Plus ................................ 182
HOLD function ............................... 191
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 220
PARKTRONIC ................................. 199
Reversing camera .......................... 206
SPEEDTRONIC ............................... 180
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 216
Driving tips
Aquaplaning ................................... 173
Automatic transmission ................. 156
Brakes ........................................... 172
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 188
Downhill gradient ........................... 172
Driving abroad ............................... 115
Driving in winter ............................. 174
Driving on flooded roads ................ 174
Driving on sand .............................. 177
Driving on wet roads ...................... 173
Driving over obstacles ................... 177
Fuel ................................................ 171
General .......................................... 171
Icy road surfaces ........................... 174
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 173
New brake pads/linings ................ 173
Off-road driving .............................. 176
Off-road fording ............................. 174
Running-in tip s............................... 145 8
Index

Luxury head restraint
.......................104 M
M+S tyres .......................................... .350
Main-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist PLUS .... 119
Display message ............................ 267
Switching on/off ........................... 117
Matt finish (cleaning instructions) .. 326
Media Interface
USB port in the armrest of the
centre console ............................... 300
see Separate operating instructions
Memory card (audio) ......................... 241
Memory function ............................... 114
Mercedes-Benz Contact
Display message ............................ 259
Mercedes-Benz emergency call
system
Switch in the overhead control
panel .............................................. 310
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
360°camera .................................. 210
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 221
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 224
Active Parking Assist ..................... 202
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 214
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 218
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 182
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot .............. .190
General notes ................................ 178
Lane Keeping Assist ..................... .220
PARKTRONIC ................................. 199
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 51
Reversing camera .......................... 206
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 216
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre
see Qualified specialist workshop
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .253
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in sun visor) Mobile phone
Frequencies ................................... 372
Installation ..................................... 372
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 242
Notes/placing in the bracket ......... 310
Transmission output (maximum) .... 372
Modifying the programming (key) ..... 80
MOExtended tyres .............................333
Motorway mode ................................ 118
MP3
Operating ....................................... 241
see Separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................ .237
Permanent display ......................... 246
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .. 236
Overview .......................................... 32
Multimedia system
see Separate operating instructions N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............ 239
see separate operating instructions
Notes on running in a new vehicle .. 145 O
Occupant safety Airbags ............................................ 42
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivatio n.......................... 45
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 52
Children in the vehicle ..................... 52
Important safety notes .................... 37
PASSENGER AIRBAG indicator
lamp ................................................. 38
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 64
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 51
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 51
Restraint system introduction .......... 37
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 38 Index
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Odometer
see Total distance recorder
see Trip meter
Off-road driving
Approach/departure angle ............ 383
Checklist after driving off-road ...... 176
Checklist before driving off-road ....1 76
Fording depth ................................ 383
General information ....................... 176
Important safety notes .................. 175
Maximum gradient climbing abil-
ity ................................................. .384
Travelling uphill .............................. 177
Off-road system
4MATIC .......................................... 193
DSR ............................................... 193
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 250
Assistance menu ........................... 243
Audio menu ................................... 241
Convenience submenu .................. 248
Display messages .......................... 253
Displaying a service message ....... .323
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 188
Factory setting submenu .............. .249
Heating submenu ........................... 247
Important safety notes .................. 235
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 246
Light submenu ............................... 246
Menu overview .............................. 238
Message memory .......................... 253
Navigation menu ............................ 239
Operating the TV ............................ 242
Operating video DVD ..................... 241
Operation ....................................... 236
RACETIMER ................................... 250
Service menu ................................. 245
Settings menu ............................... 245
Standard displa y............................ 238
Telephone menu ............................ 242
Trip menu ...................................... 238
Vehicle submenu ........................... 247
Operating instructions
Vehicle equipment ........................... 23
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 24 Important safety note ...................... 23
Operating system
see On-board computer
Outside temperature display ........... 236
Overhead control panel ...................... 35
Override feature
Rear side window s........................... 63 P
Paint code .......................................... 373
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 325
Panic alarm .......................................... 37
Panorama sliding sunroof
Important safety information ........... 96
Operating ......................................... 97
Operating the roller sunblinds for
the sliding sunroof ........................... 98
Problem (malfunction) ................... 100
Rain-closing feature (when driv-
ing) .................................................. 98
Rain-closing feature (when the
engine is switched off) ..................... 98
Reversing feature ............................. 97
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 167
Parking brake ................................ 169
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 113
Reversing camera .......................... 206
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist ..................... 202
see 360° camera
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 257
Electric parking brake .................... 169
Warning lamp ................................. 294
Parking lamps
Display message ............................ 267
Switching on/of f........................... 116
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 201
Driving system ............................... 199
Function/note s............................. 199
Important safety notes .................. 199 14
Index

Replacing the battery (auxiliary
heating remote control)
.................... 141
Rescue card ......................................... 25
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display messag e............................ 271
Warning lamp ................................. 294
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 137
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 262
Introduction ..................................... 37
Warning lamp ................................. 294
Warning lamp (function) ................... 38
Rev counter ........................................ 235
Reversing camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 328
Display in the multimedia system .. 207
Function/note s............................. 206
Switching on/of f........................... 207
Reversing feature
Panorama sliding sunroo f................ 97
Side windows ................................... 92
Tailgate ............................................ 88
Reversing function
Roller sunblind ................................. 98
Reversing lamp (display message) .. 267
Roller sunblind
Panorama sliding sunroo f................ 98
Roof carrier ........................................ 305
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 330
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 381
Route (navigation)
see Route guidance (navigation)
Route guidance (navigation) ............ 239S
Safety Children in the vehicle ..................... 52
see Occupant safety
SD memory card
Selecting ........................................ 241
Seat belt
Correct usage .................................. 40
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ...................... 249 Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ......................... 41
Adjusting the height ......................... 41
Cleaning ......................................... 330
Display message ............................ 261
Fastening ......................................... 41
Important safety guidelines ............. 39
Introduction ..................................... 39
Rear seat belt status indicator ......... 42
Releasing ......................................... 41
Warning lamp ................................. 286
Warning lamp (function) ................... 41
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 103
Adjusting the head restraint .......... 103
Cleaning the cover ......................... 330
Correct driver's seat position ........ 101
Folding the rear bench seat for-
wards/back ................................... 302
Important safety notes .................. 102
Overview ........................................ 102
Seat heating problem .................... 107
Seat ventilation problem ................ 108
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 114
Switching seat heating on/of f....... 105
Switching the seat ventilation on/ off .................................................. 107
Section
Sliding sunroof ................................. 96
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 329
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 327
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 245
Service message
see ASSYST PLUS
Service products
AdBlue ®
special additive s.............. 377
Brake fluid ..................................... 380
Coolant (engine) ............................ 380
Engine oil ....................................... 378
Fuel ................................................ 375
Important safety notes .................. 374
Washer fluid ................................... 381
Setting the air distribution ............... 13316
Index

Trailer coupling
see Towing a trailer
Trailer towing
7-pin connector ............................. 232
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 220
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ......... 328
Coupling up a traile r...................... 229
Decoupling a trailer ....................... 230
Driving tips .................................... 227
Important safety notes .................. 226
Lights display message .................. 266
Mounting dimensions .................... 384
Parktronic ...................................... 199
Power supply ................................. 232
Problem (fault) ............................... 233
Trailer load s................................... 385
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transmission position display ......... 154
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ...................... 154
Transporting the vehicle .................. 345
Travelling uphill
Brow of hill ..................................... 178
Driving downhill ............................. 178
Maximum gradient-climbing capa-
bility ............................................... 178
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 329
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 238
Trip meter
Calling up ....................................... 238
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 239
Turn signals
Switching on/of f........................... 117
TV
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 242
see Separate operating instructions
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 372
Installation ..................................... 372
Transmission output (maximum) .... 372
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
Tyre changing tool kit ....................... 332Tyre inflation compressor
see TIREFIT kit
Tyre pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 354
Display message ............................ 279
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 336
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 336
Recommended ............................... 351
Tyre pressure loss warning
General notes ................................ 353
Important safety notes .................. 353
Restarting ...................................... 353
Tyre pressure monitor
Checking the tyre pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 354
Function/note s............................. 354
General notes ................................ 354
Important safety notes .................. 354
Radio type approval for the tyre
pressure monitor ........................... 356
Restarting ...................................... 355
Warning lamp ................................. 298
Warning message .......................... 355
Tyres
Changing a whee l.......................... 356
Checking ........................................ 349
Direction of rotation ...................... 357
Display message ............................ 279
General notes ................................ 361
Important safety notes .................. 348
Information on driving .................... 348
M+S tyres ...................................... 350
MOExtended tyre s......................... 350
Replacing ....................................... 356
Service life ..................................... 349
Storing ........................................... 357
Tyre size (data ).............................. 361
Tyre tread ...................................... 349
Wheel and tyre combinations ........ 362
see Flat tyre U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking ....................... 86
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 85 Index
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