Brakes
ABS .................................................. 66
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 70
BAS .................................................. 66
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 67
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 394
Display message ............................ 247
EBD .................................................. 73
High-performance brake system .... 173
Hill start assist ............................... 150
HOLD function ............................... 188
Important safety notes .................. 172
Maintenance .................................. 172
Parking brake ................................ 168
Riding tips ...................................... 172
Warning lamp ................................. 280
Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting) ................................... 33
Buttons on the steering wheel ......... 227C
California Important notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 23
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Camera
see 360° camera
Car
see Vehicle
Car key
see SmartKey
Care
360° camera ................................. 330
Car wash ........................................ 325
Carpets .......................................... 333
Display ........................................... 331
Exhaust pipe .................................. 331
Exterior lights ................................ 329
Gear or selector lever .................... 332
Interior ........................................... 331
Matte finish ................................... 328
Night View Assist Plus ................... 331 Note
s............................................. 325
Paint .............................................. 327
Plastic trim .................................... 332
Power washer ................................ 327
Rear view camera .......................... 330
Roof lining ...................................... 333
Seat belt ........................................ 333
Seat cove r..................................... 332
Sensors ......................................... 329
Steering wheel ............................... 332
Trim pieces .................................... 332
Washing by hand ........................... 327
Wheels ........................................... 328
Windows ........................................ 329
Wiper blades .................................. 329
Wooden trim .................................. 332
CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 236
Center console
Overview .......................................... 35
Stowage space .............................. 295
Center console in the rear com-
partment
Stowage compartment .................. 297
Central locking
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey )........ 79
Child
Restraint system .............................. 62
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 65
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 63
On the front-passenger sea t............ 64
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 64
Top Tether ....................................... 63
Children
In the vehicl e................................... 60
Special seat belt retractor ............... 61
Cigarette lighter ................................ 300
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ........................... 329
Climate control
Automatic climate control ............. 133
Controlling automaticall y............... 135
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 134
Defrosting the window s................. 137
Defrosting the windshield .............. 137
ECO start/stop function ................ 133 6
Index
General notes ................................ 132
Indicator lamp ................................ 135
Ionization ...................................... .142
Notes on using the automatic cli-
mate control .................................. 133
Overview of systems ..................... .132
Perfume atomizer .......................... 140
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 139
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 135
Refrigerant ..................................... 396
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 396
Setting the air distribution ............. 136
Setting the air vents ..................... .142
Setting the airflow ......................... 137
Setting the climate mode .............. .136
Setting the temperature ................ 136
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 139
Switching on/off ........................... 134
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 139
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 138
Switching the synchronization
function on and off ........................ 137
Climate control system
Automatic engine start .................. 152
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 151
Climate control .............................. 134
Deactivating/activating ................. 152
Important safety notes .................. 151
Introduction ................................... 151
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 30
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS
Activating/deactivating ................. 240
Display message ............................ 255
Operation/notes .............................. 68
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 331
Combination switch .......................... 122
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 232
Convenience closing feature .............. 95
Convenience opening feature ............ 95Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 322
Display message ............................ 263
Filling capacity ............................... 395
Important safety notes .................. 395
Temperature gauge ........................ 226
Warning lamp ................................. 287
Coolbox .............................................. 302
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 28
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 260
Function/notes ............................ .123
Crash-responsive emergency light-
ing ....................................................... 126
Crosswind Assist (vehicles with
MAGIC BODY CONTROL) ................... 190
Crosswind Assist (vehicles with-
out MAGIC BODY CONTROL) ...............72
Cruise control
Cruise control leve r .......................176
Deactivating ................................... 177
Display message ............................ 272
Driving system ............................... 175
Function/notes ............................ .175
Important safety notes .................. 175
Setting a speed .............................. 177
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 176
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 298
Important safety notes .................. 298
Rear compartment ......................... 299
Customer Assistance Center
(CAC) ..................................................... 26
Customer Relations Department ....... 26 D
Data see Technical data
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 262
Function/notes ............................ .120
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 243
Declarations of conformity ................. 25 Index
7
Sockets
Center console .............................. 301
General notes ................................ 301
Rear compartment .........................3 01
Trunk ............................................. 302
Special seat belt retractor .................. 61
Specialist workshop ............................ 25
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional speedometer ........................ 244
Digital ............................................ 232
In the Instrument cluster ................. 31
Selecting the unit of measure-
ment .............................................. 243
see Instrument cluster
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 262
Switching on/off ........................... 121
Start/Stop button
Removing ....................................... 149
Starting the engine ........................ 150
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 149
STEER CONTROL .................................. 75
Steering
Warning lamps ............................... 291
Steering (display message) .............. 276
Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot
(DISTRONIC PLUS)
Display message ............................ 272
Steering assistant STEER CON-
TROL
see STEER CONTROL
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 110
Button overview ............................... 33
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 227
Cleaning ......................................... 332
EASY ENTRY/EXIT feature ............. 112
Important safety notes .................. 110
Paddle shifters ............................... 159
Steering wheel heating .................. 111
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 117 Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction) ................... 112
Switching on/off ........................... 111
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........159
Stowage areas ................................... 294
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................ .296
Center console .............................. 295
Center console in rear compart-
ment .............................................. 297
Cup holders ................................... 298
Door ............................................... 296
Eyeglasses compartment .............. .295
Glove box ....................................... 295
Important safety information ......... 294
Rear ............................................... 296
Rear seat backrest ......................... 297
Stowage net ................................... 297
Under driver's seat/front-
passenger sea t.............................. 296
Stowage net ....................................... 297
Stowage space
Parcel net retainers ....................... 297
Securing a load .............................. 297
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor .................................................... 297
Summer tires
In winter ........................................ 358
Sun visor ............................................ 299
Suspension tuning
Active Body Control ABC ............... 191
AIRMATIC ...................................... 193
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 245
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 139 T
Tachometer ........................................ 226
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 261
see Lights
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 31
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 391
Information .................................... 390
Tires/wheels ................................. 382 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.
The objectives are for the natural resources
that form the basis of our existence on this
planet to be used sparingly and in a manner
that takes the requirements of both nature
and humanity into account.
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 tire wear are affected by these factors:
R operating conditions of your vehicle
R your personal driving style
You can influence both factors. You should
bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
R avoid short trips as these increase fuel con-
sumption.
R always make sure that the tire pressures
are correct.
R do not carry any unnecessary weight.
R remove roof racks once you no longer need
them.
R a regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
R always have service work 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 00C3of its maximum engine speed.
R switch off the engine in stationary traffic.
R keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel consump-
tion. Environmental concerns and recom-
mendations
Wherever the operating instructions require
you to dispose of materials, first try to regen-
erate or re-use them. Observe the relevant
environmental rules and regulations when
disposing of materials. In this way you will
help to protect the environment. Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
H
Environmental note
Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned major
assemblies and parts which are of the same
quality as new parts. They are covered by the same Limited Warranty entitlements as new
parts.
! Air bags and Emergency Tensioning Devi-
ces, as well as control units and sensors for these restraint systems, may be installed inthe following areas of your vehicle:
R doors
R door pillars
R door sills
R seats
R cockpit
R instrument cluster
R center console
Do not install accessories such as audio
systems in these areas. Do not carry out
repairs or welding. You could impair the
operating efficiency of the restraint sys-
tems.
Have aftermarket accessories installed at a qualified specialist workshop. Introduction
21 Z
Cockpit
................................................. 30
Instrument cluster ..............................31
Multifunction steering wheel .............33
Center console .................................... 35
Overhead control panel ......................37
Door control panel .............................. 38
Rear seats ............................................ 39 29At a glance
Center console
Function Page
0043
Switches COMAND on/off
(see the separate Opera-
tor's Manual) 0044
Adjusts the volume/mute
(see the separate Opera-
tor's Manual) 0087
00D6ECO start/stop func-
tion 152
0085
Touchpad (see the separate
Operator's Manual) Telephone keypad (see the
separate operating instruc-
tions) 0083
00CC
Sets the vehicle level 190,
192 0084
Adjusts the suspension set-
tings 191,
192 006B
00C9
Selects the drive pro-
gram/program selector
button 158
00CD
Selects the drive pro-
gram/program selector
button (AMG vehicles) 158 Function Page
006C
Back button (see the sepa-
rate Operator's Manual)
006D
Seat adjustment button
(see the separate operating
instructions) 006E
Navigation button (see the
separate Operator's Man-
ual) 006F
Radio button (see the sep-
arate Operator's Manual)
0070
002F
Hazard warning
lamps 122
0071
Media button (see the sep-
arate Operator's Manual)
0072
Telephone, address book
and Internet button (see
separate operating instruc-
tions) Center console
35At a glance
Function Page
0073
Vehicle and system set-
tings button (see separate
operating instructions)
0074
COMAND controller (see
the separate Operator's
Manual)36
Center consoleAt a glance
Rear seats
Function Page
0043
Stowage box in the seat
backrest 297
Coolbox 302
0044
Stowage compartment in
the rear seat armrest 296 Function Page
0087
Cup holder 299
0085
Stowage compartment in
the center console
297
Socket 301Rear seats
39At a glance