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Overview of systems ......................1
35
Pre-entry climate control at
departure time ............................... 148
Pre-entry climate control via key ... 147
Problem with the rear window
heating .......................................... 145
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 141
Rear control panel ......................... 138
Setting the air distribution ............. 142
Setting the air vents ..................... .154
Setting the airflow ......................... 142
Setting the climate mode (AIR
FLOW) ............................................ 141
Setting the temperature ................ 141
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 145
Switching on/off ........................... 139
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 146
Switching the rear window heat-
ing on/off ...................................... 144
Switching the ZONE function on/
off ................................................. .143
THERMATIC automatic climate
control (2-zone) ............................ .136
THERMOTRONIC (3-zone) auto-
matic climate control ..................... 138
Coat hooks ......................................... 358
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 30
see Instrument cluster
Collapsible emergency spare
wheel
see Emergency spare wheel
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS
Activating/deactivating ................. 291
Display message ............................ 307
Operation/notes .............................. 73
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 384
COMAND Online
Driving dynamics displa y............... 258
Combination switch .......................... 123
Combined luggage cover and net .... 357
Constant headlamp mode
see Daytime driving lights Consumption statistics (on-board
computer)
.......................................... 284
Convenience closing feature .............. 99
Convenience opening feature ............ 99
Convenience opening/closing (air-
recirculation mode) ........................... 145
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 376
Display message ............................ 316
Displaying the temperature (on-
board computer) ............................ 292
Important safety notes .................. 441
Temperature (on-board computer, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 297
Temperature gaug e........................ 282
Warning lamp ................................. 347
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 29
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 313
Function/note s............................. 124
Crash-responsive emergency light-
ing ....................................................... 128
Crosswind Assist ................................. 78
Cruise control
Activating ....................................... 204
Activation conditions ..................... 204
Cruise control lever ....................... 203
Deactivating ................................... 205
Display message ............................ 328
Driving system ............................... 203
Important safety notes .................. 203
LIM indicator lamp ......................... 203
Selecting ........................................ 204
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 204
Cup holder
Centre console .............................. 361
Important safety notes .................. 361
Rear compartment ......................... 362
Temperature controlled ................. 362 D
Dashboard see Instrument cluster Index
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Driving in mountainous terrain
Approach/departure angle ............ 202
Driving off-road
see Off-road driving
Driving safety system
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist .............................................. .71
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS ................................................ 73
EBD (electronic brake force distri- bution ) ............................................. 78
Recuperative Brake Syste m .............43
STEER CONTROL ............................. 80
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 70
ADAPTIVE BRAK E............................. 78
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 74
Adaptive brake lights ....................... 75
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 71
Distance warning function ............... 73
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 75
Important safety guidelines ............. 70
Overview .......................................... 70
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake ............................. 78
Driving system
ADS ............................................... 221
AIRMATIC package ........................ 220
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ............... 214
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 236
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 247
Active Curve System ...................... 222
Active Driving Assistance pack-
age ................................................. 247
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 250
Active Parking Assist ..................... 228
AMG RIDE CONTROL sports sus-
pension .......................................... 224
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 240
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 244
Cruise control ................................ 203
Display message ............................ 322
Distronic Plus ................................ 207
HOLD function ............................... 219
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 246 Level control (vehicle with the Off-
Road Engineering package) ........... 216
PARKTRONIC ................................. 225
Reversing camera .......................... 232
SPEEDTRONIC ............................... 205
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 242
Driving tips
Aquaplaning ................................... 197
Automatic transmission ................. 170
Brakes ........................................... 196
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 213
Downhill gradient ........................... 196
Driving abroad ............................... 121
Driving in winter ............................. 198
Driving on flooded roads ................ 197
Driving on sand .............................. 201
Driving on wet roads ...................... 197
Driving over obstacles ................... 201
Fuel ................................................ 194
General .......................................... 194
Icy road surfaces ........................... 198
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 197
New brake pads/linings ................ 197
Off-road driving .............................. 199
Off-road fording ............................. 198
Running-in tip s............................... 157
Snow chains .................................. 408
Symmetrical dipped beam ............. 121
Towing a trailer .............................. 273
Travelling uphill .............................. 202
Tyre ruts ........................................ 201
Wet road surface ........................... 196
DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation)
Display message ............................ 324
Function/note s............................. 252
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 288
DYNAMIC SELECT controller
Automatic transmission ................. 166
PLUG-IN HYBRID operation ............ 267 E
EASY-ENTRY feature Activating/deactivating ................. 296
Function/note s............................. 116 Index
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EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive .......................... .117
Function/notes ............................ .116
Switching on/off ........................... 296
EASY-PACK luggage compartment
management system ........................ 358
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 303
Function/notes ................................ 78
ECO display
Function/notes ............................ .194
On-board computer ....................... 285
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 162
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 162
Deactivating/activating ................. 163
General information ....................... 162
Important safety notes .................. 162
Introduction ................................... 161
PLUG-IN HYBRID operation ............ 269
Electromagnetic compatibility
Declaration of conformity ................ 27
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 58
Emergency key
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 92
Emergency key element
Function/notes ................................ 86
General notes .................................. 86
Inserting .......................................... 87
Locking vehicle ................................ 93
Removing ......................................... 87
Emergency release
Driver's door ................................... .92
Emergency spare wheel
General notes ................................ 428
Important safety notes .................. 428
Inflating the collapsible spare
wheel ............................................ .431
Removing ....................................... 429
Storage location ............................ 429
Stowing .......................................... 429
Technical data ............................... 432 Emergency unlocking
Tailgate ............................................ 97
Vehicle ............................................. 92
Engine
Display message ............................ 316
ECO start/stop function ................ 161
Engine numbe r............................... 435
Jump-starting ................................. 397
Running irregularly ......................... 165
Starting (important safety notes )... 160
Starting problems .......................... 165
Starting the engine with the key .... 160
Starting with KEYLESS GO ............. 160
Stopping ........................................ 191
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 402
Warning lamp (engine diagnos-
tics) ............................................... 347
Engine electronics
Notes ............................................. 433
Problem (fault) ............................... 165
Engine jump starting
see Jump starting (engine)
Engine oil
Additives ........................................ 440
Checking the oil level ..................... 375
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 375
Display message ............................ 317
Filling capacity ............................... 440
Notes about oil grade s................... 439
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 375
Temperature (on-board computer, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 297
Topping up ..................................... 375
Viscosity ........................................ 440
Environmental protection
Returning an end-of-life vehicle ....... 25
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 298
Characteristics ................................. 76
Deactivating/activating ................... 77
Display message ............................ 301
Function/note s................................ 75
General notes .................................. 75
Important safety guidelines ............. 76
Trailer stabilisation .......................... 77
Warning lamp ................................. 343 10
Index

Mercedes-Benz Service Centre
see Qualified specialist workshop
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 300
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in sun visor)
Mobile phone
Frequencies ................................... 433
Installation ..................................... 433
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 288
Notes/placing in the bracket ......... 366
Transmission output (maximum) .... 433
Modifying the programming (key) ..... 86
MOExtended tyres ............................. 388
Motorway mode ................................ 125
MP3
Operating ....................................... 287
see Separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................. 283
Permanent display ......................... 293
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .. 282
Overview .......................................... 35
Multimedia system
see Separate operating instructions N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............ 286
see separate operating instructions
Notes on running in a new vehicle .. 157O
Occupant safety Airbags ............................................ 48
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation ......................... .51
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 58
Children in the vehicle ..................... 58
Important safety note s.................... 43
PASSENGER AIRBAG indicator
lamp ................................................. 44 Pets in the vehicle ........................... 70
PRE-SAFE
®
(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 57
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 57
Restraint system introduction .......... 43
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 44
Odometer
see Total distance recorder
see Trip meter
Off-road driving
Approach/departure angle ............ 445
Checklist after driving off-road ...... 200
Checklist before driving off-road .... 200
Fording depth ................................ 444
General information ....................... 199
Important safety notes .................. 199
Maximum gradient climbing abil-
ity .................................................. 445
Travelling uphill .............................. 202
Off-road lights .................................... 125
Off-Road program (vehicles with-
out Off-Road Engineering package)
Function/note s............................. 254
Off-road programs (vehicles with
Off-Road Engineering package)
Function/note s............................. 254
Off-road drive program .................. 254
Offroad Plus drive progra m............ 255
Off-road programs (vehicles with
the Off-Road Engineering package)
Displays in the COMAND display ... 258
Off-road system
4MATIC .......................................... 252
DSR ............................................... 252
LOW RANGE off-road gear ............. 255
Off-road 4ETS .................................. 76
Off-road ABS .................................... 71
Off-road ESP ®
.................................. 77
Off-Road program (vehicles with-
out Off-Road Engineering pack-
age) ............................................... 254
Off-road programs (vehicles with
Off-Road Engineering package) ...... 254
Oil
see Engine oil Index
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Sun blind
Rear side windows .........................3 63
Sun visor ............................................ 362
Suspension settings
AMG RIDE CONTROL sports sus-
pension .......................................... 224
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 298
Switching the auxiliary heating/
ventilation
On/off .......................................... .150 T
Tail lamps Display message ............................ 314
Tailgate
Display message ............................ 333
Emergency unlocking ....................... 97
Important safety notes .................... 93
Limiting the opening angle .............. .97
Opening dimensions ......................4 42
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 96
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 95
Opening/closing (from outside) ....... 94
Power closing .................................. 92
Tank
see Fuel tank
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 435
Emergency spare wheel ................. 432
Information ................................... .433
Trailer loads ................................... 447
Tyres/wheels ................................. 418
Vehicle data ................................... 442
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 289
Display message ............................ 336
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 288
Number from the phone book ....... .289
Redialling ....................................... 289
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 289
Telephone compartment ................ 352
Temperature
Coolant (display in the instrumentcluster) .......................................... 282 Coolant (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..............
.297
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 292
Engine oil (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. .297
Outside temperature ..................... .282
Setting (climate control) ................ 141
Transmission oil (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 297
TEMPOMAT
Function/notes ............................ .203
Through-loading ................................ 354
Time
see Separate Owner's manual
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 298
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 389
Important safety notes .................. 389
Storage location ............................ 387
Tyre pressure not reached ............. 391
Tyre pressure reached ................... 391
Top Tether ............................................ 60
Total distance recorder .................... 284
Tow-away protection
Activating ......................................... 82
Deactivating ..................................... 82
Function .......................................... .82
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 402
Important safety notes .................. 399
Towing
Important safety notes .................. 399
Notes for 4MATIC vehicles ............ 402
Transporting the vehicle ................ 401
Towing a trailer
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 249
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 252
Axle load, permissibl e.................... 447
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 77
Failure check for LEDs ................... 278
Pulling away with a traile r.............. 161
Swinging out the ball coupling ....... 274
Swinging the ball coupling in ......... 276
Trailer tow hitch display message .. 334
Towing away
Fitting the towing ey e.................... 400
Removing the towing eye ............... 401 Index
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see Flat tyre
U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking ....................... 92
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 91
Upshift indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .......297 V
Vanity mirror (in sun visor) .............. 362
Variable SPEEDTRONIC
see SPEEDTRONIC
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 28
Data acquisition ............................... 28
Display message ............................ 332
Electronics ..................................... 433
Equipment ....................................... 26
Implied warranty .............................. 28
Individual settings .......................... 292
Leaving parked up ......................... 194
Locking (in an emergency) .............. .93
Locking (key) ................................... 85
Lowering ........................................ 417
Pulling away ................................... 161
Raising ........................................... 415
Registration ..................................... 28
Securing from rolling away ............ 414
Towing away .................................. 399
Transporting .................................. 401
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 92
Unlocking (key) ................................ 85
Vehicle data ................................... 442
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle data ....................................... 442
Vehicle data (off-road driving)
Approach/departure angle ............ 445
Fording depth ................................ 444
Maximum gradient climbing abil-
ity .................................................. 445
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 442
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 93Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 434
Vehicle level
AIRMATIC ...................................... 222
Vehicle level (display message) ....... 322
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 387
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 288
VIN ...................................................... 434
Seat ............................................... 435
Type plate ...................................... 434 W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 341
Brakes ........................................... 339
Distance warning signal ................. 349
ESP ®
.............................................. 343
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 344
Fuel tank ........................................ 347
Hybrid drive system ....................... 340
LIM (cruise control )........................ 203
LIM (DISTRONIC PLUS) .................. 208
LIM (variable SPEEDTRONIC) ......... 205
Overview .......................................... 34
Parking brake ................................ 346
PASSENGER AIR BAG ...................... 44
RBS (Recuperative Brake Sys-
tem) ............................................... 340
Reserve fuel ................................... 347
Seat belt ........................................ 337
Tyre pressure monitor ................... 350
Warning triangle ................................ 386
Warnings
Stickers ........................................... 41
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 336
Wheel and tyre combinations
Tyres .............................................. 419
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 417
Wheel chock ...................................... 414
Wheels
Changing a whee l.......................... 413
Changing/replacing ....................... 413
Checking ........................................ 406
Cleaning ......................................... 381 Index
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Protection of the environment
General notes
H
Environmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of compre-
hensive environmental protection.
Our objectives are to use the natural resour-
ces which form the basis of our existence on
this planet sparingly and in a manner which
takes the requirements of both nature and
humanity into consideration.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an environmen-
tally-responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tyre wear depend on
the following factors:
R operating conditions of your vehicle
R your personal driving style
You can influence both factors. Therefore,
please bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
R avoid short trips, as these increase fuel
consumption.
R observe the correct tyre pressure.
R do not carry any unnecessary weight in the
vehicle.
R remove the roof rack once you no longer
need it.
R a regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
R all maintenance work should be carried out
at a qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
R do not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
R do not warm up the engine when the vehicle
is stationary.
R drive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front.
R avoid frequent, sudden acceleration and
braking. R
change gear in good time and use each gear
only up to Ôof its maximum engine speed.
R switch off the engine in stationary traffic.
R monitor the vehicle's fuel consumption. Returning an end-of-life vehicle
EU countries only:
Mercedes-Benz will take back your old vehicle to
dispose of it in an environmentally-responsible
manner in accordance with the European Union (EU) End of Life Vehicles Directive.
There is a network of return points and disas-
sembly plants available. You can return your
vehicle to these plants free of charge. This
makes a valuable contribution to the recycling
process and the conservation of resources.
For further information on recycling old vehi-
cles, recovery and the terms of the policy, visit
the Mercedes-Benz homepage. Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
H
Environmental note
Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned
assemblies and parts which are of the same
quality as new parts. For these, the same war-
ranty applies as for new parts.
! Airbags and seat belt tensioners, as well as
control units and sensors for these restraint
systems, may be installed in the following
areas of your vehicle:
R doors
R door pillars
R door sills
R seats
R dashboard
R instrument cluster
R centre console
Do not install accessories such as audio sys-
tems in these areas. Do not carry out repairs
or welding. You could impair the operating
efficiency of the restraint systems.
Have accessories retrofitted at a qualified
specialist workshop. Introduction
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