2015 MERCEDES-BENZ M-Class drive

1, 2, 3 ...
115 V socket ...................................... 350
12 V socket see Sockets
360° camera
Cleaning .........................................3 76
Function/notes ............................ .229
4ETS
see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) ................................................. .249 A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 285
Function/notes ................................ 68
Important safety notes .................... 68
Warning lamp ................................. 321
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 60
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 144
Active Blind Spot Assist Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 276
Display message ............................ 308
Function/informatio n.................... 241
Trailer towing ................................. 244
Active Curve System
Display message ............................ 305
Function/note s............................. 212
Active Driving Assistance package .. 241
Active Lane Keeping Assist Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 276
Display message ............................ 307
Function/information .................... 244
Trailer towing ................................. 247
Active light function ......................... 125
Active Parking Assist Display message ............................ 308
Exiting a parking space .................. 223
Function/note s............................. 220
Important safety notes .................. 220 Parking .......................................... 222
Towing a trailer .............................. 224
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 75
Adaptive Brake Assist Display message ............................ 292
Function/note s................................ 71
Adaptive damping system
see ADS (Adaptive Damping System)
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 300
Function/note s............................. 126
Switching on/of f........................... 126
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 453
ADS (Adaptive Damping System) Function/note s............................. 212
Air bags
Deployment ..................................... 58
Display message ............................ 295
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 51
Important safety notes .................... 50
Introduction ..................................... 50
Knee bag .......................................... 52
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indica-
tor lamp ........................................... 45
Side impact air bag .......................... 52
Window curtain air bag .................... 52
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Air filter (display message) .............. 303
AIR FLOW ........................................... 147
AIRMATIC package ADS (Adaptive Damping System) ... 212
Function/note s............................. 211
Level control .................................. 213
Air vents
Glove box ....................................... 153
Important safety notes .................. 152
Rear ............................................... 153
Setting ........................................... 152
Setting the center air vents ........... 152
Setting the side air vents ............... 153
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system )......... 77
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 77
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 77 4
Index

Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ambient lighting
Setting the brightness (on-board
computer) ...................................... 278
Setting the color (on-board com-
puter) ............................................ .278
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ................................................ 215
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 281
Anti-lock braking system see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Approach/departure angle .............. 194
Ashtray ............................................... 348
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .275
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .275
ASSYST PLUS Displaying a service message ....... .371
Hiding a service message .............. 371
Notes ............................................. 370
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 371
Service message ............................ 370
Special service requirements ......... 371
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 77
Function .......................................... .77
Switching off the alarm .................... 77
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 276
Display message ............................ 304
Function/note s............................. 233
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 272
Audio system see separate operating instructions
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 300
see Lights
Automatic car wash (care) ............... 372Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 163
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 162
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 120
Automatic transmission Accelerator pedal position ............. 171
Automatic drive program ............... 173
Changing gear ............................... 171
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 168
Display message ............................ 315
Drive program display .................... 168
Driving tips .................................... 171
Emergency running mode .............. 177
Engaging drive position .................. 170
Engaging neutral ............................ 169
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 169
Engaging reverse gear ................... 169
Engaging the park position ............ 168
Kickdown ....................................... 171
Manual drive progra m.................... 173
Manual drive program (AMG vehi-
cles) ............................................... 174
Manual drive program (vehicles
with the ON&OFFROAD package) .. 174
Overview ........................................ 168
Problem (malfunction) ................... 177
Program selector button ................ 172
Pulling away ................................... 160
Starting the engine ........................ 160
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 172
Trailer towing ................................. 171
Transmission position display ........ 168
Transmission positions .................. 170
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 177
Axle load, permissible (trailer tow-
ing) ...................................................... 460 B
Bag hook ............................................ 339
Ball coupling Installing ........................................ 258
Removing ....................................... 262
Storing ........................................... 262
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 68 Index
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Distance warning function
Activating/deactivating ................ .275
Function/notes ................................ 70
Warning lamp ................................. 330
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activating ....................................... 200
Activation conditions ..................... 200
Cruise control lever ....................... 200
Deactivating ................................... 204
Display message ............................ 309
Displays in the multifunction dis-
play ................................................ 205
Driving tips ................................... .205
Function/notes ............................ .198
Important safety notes .................. 199
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 203
Warning lamp ................................. 330
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 279
Automatic locking (switch) .............. .88
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ...................................... .80
Control panel .................................. .42
Display message ............................ 316
Emergency locking ........................... 88
Emergency unlocking ....................... 88
Important safety note s.................... 86
Opening (from inside) ...................... 87
Overview .......................................... 86
Power closing feature ...................... 88
Downhill speed regulation
see DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation)
Drinking and driving ......................... 186
Drive program Automatic ...................................... 173
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 168
Manual ........................................... 173
Manual (AMG vehicles) .................. 174
Manual (vehicles with the
ON&OFFROAD package) ................ 174
Off-road program (vehicles with
the ON&OFFROAD package) .......... 251
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 281
see On-road programs Driver's door
see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 371
Symmetrical low beam .................. 120
Driving in mountainous terrain
Approach/departure angle ............ 194
Driving lamps
see Daytime running lamps
Driving off-road
see Off-road driving
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 68
ADAPTIVE BRAK E............................. 75
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 71
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 68
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) ............................................... 69
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST .... 70
Distance warning function ............... 70
EBD (electronic brake force distri- bution) ............................................. 75
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 72
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ........................................... 72
Important safety information ........... 67
Overview .......................................... 67
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake ............................. 75
STEER CONTROL ............................. 77
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 229
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 241
Active Curve System ...................... 212
Active Driving Assistance pack-
age ................................................. 241
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 244
Active Parking Assist ..................... 220
ADS ............................................... 212
AIRMATIC package ........................ 211
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 215
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 233
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 237
Cruise control ................................ 195
Display message ............................ 304
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 198 Index
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HOLD functio
n............................... 210
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 239
Level control (vehicles with AIR-
MATIC package) ............................. 213
Level control (vehicles with the
ON&OFFROAD package) ................ 206
On-road programs .......................... 247
PARKTRONIC ................................. 217
Rear view camera .......................... 224
Driving tips
Automatic transmission ................. 171
Brakes ........................................... 188
Break-in period .............................. 156
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 205
Downhill gradient ........................... 188
Drinking and driving ....................... 186
Driving abroad ............................... 120
Driving in winter ............................. 190
Driving on flooded roads ................ 190
Driving on sand .............................. 193
Driving on wet roads ...................... 190
Driving over obstacles ................... 194
Exhaust check ............................... 186
Fuel ................................................ 186
General .......................................... 186
Hydroplaning ................................. 190
Icy road surfaces ........................... 190
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 188
Off-road driving .............................. 192
Off-road fording ............................. 190
Snow chains .................................. 403
Symmetrical low beam .................. 120
Tire ruts ......................................... 194
Towing a trailer .............................. 257
Traveling uphill ............................... 194
Wet road surface ........................... 188
DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation)
Display message ............................ 306
Function/note s............................. 250
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 273 E
EASY-ENTRY feature Activating/deactivating ................. 279
Function/note s............................. 113
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 114
Function/note s............................. 113
Switching on/of f........................... 279
EASY-PACK load-securing kit
Components and storage .............. 342
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 287
Function/note s................................ 75
ECO display
Function/note s............................. 187
On-board computer ....................... 270
ECO start/stop function (ML 250
BlueTEC 4MATIC)
Automatic engine start .................. 165
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 165
General notes ................................ 164
Important safety notes .................. 164
Introduction ................................... 164
Switching on/of f........................... 165
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 60
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 88
Vehicle ............................................. 88
Emergency spare wheel
General notes ................................ 441
Important safety notes .................. 440
Removing ....................................... 441
Storage location ............................ 441
Technical data ............................... 443
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 58
Emergency unlocking
Tailgate ............................................ 93
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 25 10
Index

Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 278
Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer) ......... 278
J
Jack Storage location ............................ 382
Using ............................................. 425
Jump starting (engine) ...................... 391K
KEYLESS-GO Convenience closing feature ............ 96
Display message ............................ 317
Locking ............................................ 81
Removing the Start/Stop button ... 159
Start/Stop button .......................... 158
Starting the engine ........................ 160
Unlocking ......................................... 81
Key positions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 158
SmartKey ....................................... 157
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 171
Manual drive progra m.................... 175
Knee bag .............................................. 52 L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane detection (automatic)
see Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 276
Display message ............................ 307
Function/information .................... 239
see Active Lane Keeping Assist
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 282
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 63
Level control (display message) ...... 304Level control (vehicles with AIR-
MATIC package)
Basic settings ................................ 214
Function/note s............................. 213
Important safety notes .................. 213
Level control (vehicles with the
ON&OFFROAD package) Basic settings ................................ 207
Function/note s............................. 206
Important safety notes .................. 206
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 298
Light function, active Display message ............................ 299
Lights
Activating/deactivating the inte-
rior lighting delayed switch-off ....... 279
Active light function ....................... 125
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 126
Automatic headlamp mod e............ 120
Cornering light function ................. 125
Driving abroad ............................... 120
Hazard warning lamps ................... 124
High beam flashe r.......................... 124
High-beam headlamp s................... 124
Light switch ................................... 120
Low-beam headlamp s.................... 121
Parking lamps ................................ 122
Rear fog lamp ................................ 122
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 278
Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer) ......... 278
Standing lamps .............................. 123
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 277
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 278
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) .......... 278
Turn signals ................................... 123
see Interior lighting
see Replacing bulbs
Light sensor (display message) ....... 300 Index
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Loading guidelines
............................ 334
Locking see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 88
Emergency locking .......................... .88
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 87
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 279
Low-beam headlamps Changing bulb s.............................. 130
Display message ............................ 297
Setting for driving abroad (sym-
metrical) ........................................ 120
Switching on/of f........................... 121
LOW RANGE
Display message ............................ 306
Off-road gear ................................. 253
LOW RANGE off-road gear ................ 253
Luggage holder (EASY-PACK load-
securing kit) ....................................... 343
Lumbar support Adjusting (on the seat) .................. 108
Luxury head restraints ..................... 107M
M+S tires ............................................ 402
Malfunction message see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 374
mbrace Call priority .................................... 356
Display message ............................ 291
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 356
Downloading routes ....................... 359
Emergency call .............................. 353
General notes ................................ 352
Geo fencing ................................... 360
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 358
MB info call button ........................ 355
Remote vehicle locking .................. 358 Roadside Assistance button .......... 354
Search & Send ............................... 357
Self-test ......................................... 353
Speed alert .................................... 360
System .......................................... 353
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 360
Vehicle remote malfunction diag-
nosis .............................................. 359
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 358
Mechanical key
Function/note s................................ 82
Inserting .......................................... 83
Locking vehicle ................................ 88
Removing ......................................... 82
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 88
Media Interface
see Separate operating instructions
Memory card (audio) ......................... 273
Memory function ............................... 116
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 284
Mirrors see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 273
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 81
MOExtended tires .............................. 383
Mounting wheels Lowering the vehicle ...................... 428
Mounting a new whee l................... 427
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 424
Raising the vehicl e......................... 425
Removing a whee l.......................... 427
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 424
MP3
Operation ....................................... 273
see separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/note s............................. 268
Permanent display ......................... 277
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board compute r..2 67
Overview .......................................... 37 14
Index

Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 272
see separate operating instructions
Radio-controlled devices (instal-
ling) ..................................................... 364
Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle Declaration of conformity ................ 28
Reading lamp ..................................... 127
Rear compartment Setting the air vents ...................... 153
Rear fog lamp
Switching on/off ........................... 122
Rear seats
Adjusting ....................................... 108
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 376
Function/notes ............................ .224
Switching on/off ........................... 225
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) ........................ 114
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 115
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 151
Switching on/off ........................... 150
Rear window wiper
Replacing the wiper blade .............. 134
Switching on/off ........................... 133
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem)
Important safety notes .................. 455
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 35
Important safety notes .................. 177
Refueling process .......................... 178
see Fuel
Remote control
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 361
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes .................. 129
Overview of bulb type s.................. 129
Removing/replacing the cover
(front wheel arch) .......................... 130
Reporting safety defects .................... 29
Reserve (fuel tank) see Fuel Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 302
Warning lamp ................................. 327
see Fuel
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 151
Restraint system Display message ............................ 293
Introduction ..................................... 44
Warning lamp ................................. 326
Warning lamp (function) ................... 45
Reversing feature
Panorama sliding sunroo f................ 98
Roller sunblind s............................... 99
Side windows ................................... 94
Sliding sunroof ................................. 98
Tailgate ............................................ 90
Reversing lamps (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 299
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 26
Roller sunblind Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel ..................................... 99
Rear side window s......................... 347
Roof carrier ........................................ 345
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 379
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 456
Route (navigation) see Route guidance (navigation)
Route guidance (navigation) ............ 271 S
Safety Children in the vehicle ..................... 61
Child restraint systems .................... 62
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 53
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ......................... 49
Adjusting the height ......................... 48
Cleaning ......................................... 379
Correct usage .................................. 47
Fastening ......................................... 48 Index
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Important safety guidelines .............46
Introduction .....................................46
Releasin g......................................... 49
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ...................... 280
Warning lamp ................................. 318
Warning lamp (function) ................... 49
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 106
Adjusting the head restraint .......... 106
Cleaning the cover ......................... 378
Correct driver's seat position ........ 104
Folding the rear bench seat for-
wards/back ................................... 337
Important safety notes .................. 105
Overview ........................................ 105
Seat heating problem .................... 110
Seat ventilation problem ................ 111
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 116
Switching seat heating on/of f....... 109
Switching seat ventilation on/of f.. 110
Securing hooks .................................. 340
Selector lever Cleaning ......................................... 378
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 375
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 276
Service products Brake fluid ..................................... 453
Coolant (engine) ............................ 453
DEF special additives ..................... 451
Engine oil ....................................... 452
Fuel ................................................ 448
Important safety notes .................. 447
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 455
Washer fluid ................................... 454
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 281
On-board computer ....................... 277
Setting the air distribution ............... 148
Setting the airflow ............................ 148
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 281
Side impact air bag ............................. 52
Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 299 Side marker lamps (changing
bulbs)
................................................. 131
Side windows Cleaning ......................................... 375
Convenience closing feature ............ 95
Convenience opening feature .......... 95
Important safety information ........... 93
Opening/closing .............................. 94
Overview .......................................... 93
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 97
Resetting ......................................... 96
Sliding sunroof
Important safety notes .................... 97
Opening/closing .............................. 98
Problem (malfunction) ................... 101
Resetting ......................................... 98
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 83
Changing the programming ............. 81
Checking the battery ....................... 83
Convenience closing feature ............ 95
Convenience opening feature .......... 95
Display message ............................ 317
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 80
Important safety notes .................... 80
Loss ................................................. 85
Mechanical key ................................ 82
Overview .......................................... 80
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 157
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 85
Starting the engine ........................ 160
Snow chains
Information .................................... 403
Snow drive program ....................... 248
Sockets
Center console .............................. 349
General notes ................................ 349
Luggage compartment ................... 350
Rear compartment ......................... 350
Specialist workshop ............................ 29
Special seat belt retractor .................. 61
Speed, controlling see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 270 18
Index