Index
....................................................... 4Introduction
......................................... 21 At a glance
........................................... 29 Safety
................................................... 41 Opening and closing
...........................77 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
..101 Lights and windshield wipers
..........119 Climate control
................................. 131 Driving and parking
..........................145 On-board computer and displays
....225 Stowage and features
......................293 Maintenance and care
......................317 Roadside Assistance
........................335 Wheels and tires
............................... 355 Technical data
................................... 389 Contents
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Ashtray
.............................................. .300
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .239
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .240
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ....... .324
Hiding a service message .............. 324
Notes ............................................. 324
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 324
Service message ............................ 324
Special service requirements ......... 325
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 76
Function .......................................... .76
Switching off the alarm .................... 76
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 241
Display message ............................ 266
Function/note s............................. 211
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 262
see Lights
Automatic car wash (care) ............... 325
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 152
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 151
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 120
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 158
Automatic drive program ............... 159
Changing gear ............................... 158
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 155
Display message ............................ 275
Driving tips .................................... 158
Emergency running mode .............. 163
Engaging drive position .................. 156
Engaging neutral ............................ 156
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 155
Engaging reverse gear ................... 155 Engaging the park position ............ 155
Kickdown ....................................... 158
Manual drive progra m.................... 160
Manual drive program (AMG vehi-
cles) ............................................... 161
Overview ........................................ 155
Problem (malfunction) ................... 163
Program selector button ................ 158
Pulling away ................................... 150
Starting the engine ........................ 150
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 159
Transmission position display ........ 157
Transmission positions .................. 157
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 163 B
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 66
BAS PLUS Q (Brake Assist System
PLUS) with Cross-Traffic Assist
Function/note s................................ 67
Important safety notes .................... 67
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 82
Important safety notes .................... 81
Replacing ......................................... 82
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 343
Display message ............................ 264
Important safety notes .................. 341
Jump starting ................................. 345
Belt
see Seat belts
Blind Spot Assist
see Active Blind Spot Assist
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 254
Note s............................................. 394
Brake force distribution, elec-
tronic
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamps
Display message ............................ 261 Index
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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
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ............... 186
Driving Assistance packag e........... 217
HOLD function ............................... 188
Night View Assist Plus ................... 213
PARKTRONIC ................................. 195
Rear view camera .......................... 203
Driving tips
AMG ceramic brakes ..................... 173
Automatic transmission ................. 158
Brakes ........................................... 172
Break-in period .............................. 146
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 184
Downhill gradient ........................... 172
Drinking and driving ....................... 170
Driving abroad ............................... 120
Driving in winter ............................. 174
Driving on flooded roads ................ 174
Driving on wet roads ...................... 174
Exhaust check ............................... 170
Fuel ................................................ 170
General .......................................... 170
Hydroplaning ................................. 174
Icy road surfaces ........................... 174
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 172
Snow chains .................................. 359
Symmetrical low beam .................. 120
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ..... 146
Wet road surface ........................... 172
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 237 E
EASY-ENTRY feature Function/note s............................. 112
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 113
Function/note s............................. 112
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 250
Function/note s................................ 73
ECO display
Function/note s............................. 171
On-board computer ....................... 232 ECO start/stop function
General information ....................... 151
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 60
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 86
Trunk ............................................... 93
Vehicle ............................................. 86
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 57
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 22
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 286
Display message ............................ 263
ECO start/stop function ................ 151
Engine number ............................... 391
Irregular running ............................ 154
Jump-starting ................................. 345
Starting problems .......................... 154
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 150
Starting with the Start/Stop but-
ton ................................................. 150
Switching off .................................. 167
Switching off with the Start/Stop
button ............................................ 167
Switching off with the vehicle key .. 167
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 350
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 154
Engine emergency stop .................... 353
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 321
Additives ........................................ 394
Checking the oil level ..................... 319
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 319
Checking the oil level using the
on-board computer ........................ 321
Display message ............................ 265
Filling capacity ............................... 394
Notes about oil grade s................... 393
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 319 Index
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Lane Keeping Assist
see Active Lane Keeping Assist
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 63
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage) .................................................. .261
Light function, active
Display message ............................ 262
Light sensor (display message) ....... 262
Lights
Adaptive Highbeam Assist PLUS .... 123
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 120
Cornering light function ................. 123
Driving abroad ............................... 120
Fogged up headlamps .................... 125
Hazard warning lamps ................... 122
High beam flasher .......................... 122
High-beam headlamps ................... 122
Light switch ................................... 120
Low-beam headlamps .................... 121
Parking lamps ................................ 121
Setting exterior lighting ................. 120
Standing lamps .............................. 121
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 243
Switching the spotlight on/off ....... 243
Turn signals ................................... 122
see Interior lighting
see Replacing bulbs
Loading guidelines ............................ 294
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 86
Emergency locking ........................... 87
From inside (central locking but-
ton) ................................................. .85
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Low-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 260
Setting for driving abroad (sym-
metrical) ........................................ 120
Switching on/off .......................... .121
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 107 M
M+S tires ............................................ 358
Magic Body Control ........................... 189
MAGIC SKY CONTROL ......................... 99
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) ................................................. .328
MBC
see Magic Body Control
mbrace
Call priority ................................... .307
Display message ............................ 254
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 307
Downloading routes ....................... 310
Emergency call .............................. 304
General notes ................................ 303
Geo fencing ................................... 311
Locating a stolen vehicle .............. .309
MB info call button ........................ 306
Remote fault diagnosis .................. 309
Remote vehicle locking .................. 309
Roadside Assistance button .......... 305
Search & Send ............................... 308
Self-test ......................................... 304
Speed alert ................................... .310
System .......................................... 303
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 311
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 308
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 81
Inserting .......................................... 81
Locking vehicle ................................ 87
Removing ......................................... 81
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 86
Media Interface
see Separate operating instructions
Memory card (audio) ......................... 236
Memory function
Seats, steering wheel, exterior
mirrors .......................................... .116
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
360°camera .................................. 207
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .......... 66
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 217
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 220 12
Index
Active Parking Assist ..................... 198
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 211
BAS (Brake Assist) ........................... 66
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist PLUS)
with Cross-Traffic Assist .................. 67
Crosswind Assist (vehicles with
MAGIC BODY CONTROL) ............... 190
Crosswind Assist (vehicles with-
out MAGIC BODY CONTROL) ........... 72
Cruise control ................................ 175
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 177
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ............... 186
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 71
General notes ................................ 175
MAGIC BODY CONTROL ................ 189
Night View Assist Plus .................. .213
PARKTRONIC ................................. 195
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 59
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake ............................ .73
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 59
Rear view camera .......................... 203
ROAD SURFACE SCAN .................. 192
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 246
Messages
see Display messages
see Warning and indicator lamps
Mirror turn signal
Cleaning ......................................... 329
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 237
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ...........................................80
MOExtended tires .............................. 337
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 382
Mounting a new wheel ................... 381
Preparing the vehicle .................... .378
Raising the vehicle ......................... 379 Removing a wheel .......................... 381
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 378
MP3
Operation ....................................... 236
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................ .228
Permanent display ......................... 244
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .. 227
Overview .......................................... 33 N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............ 233
Night View Assist Plus
Activating/deactivating ................. 215
Cleaning ......................................... 331
Display message ............................ 270
Function/notes ............................ .213
Problem (malfunction) ................... 217
Switching automatic activation
on/off ............................................ 240
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 146 O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) Conditions ....................................... 51
Faults ............................................... 56
Operation ......................................... 52
System self-test ............................... 54
Occupant safety
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 60
Children in the vehicle ..................... 60
Important safety notes .................... 43
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 65
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 59
OCS
Conditions ....................................... 51
Faults ............................................... 56
Operation ......................................... 52
System self-test ............................... 54 Index
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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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Vehicle data ................................... 397
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 238
Display message ............................ 277
Introduction ................................... 237
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 237
Number from the phone book ........ 238
Redialing ........................................ 238
Rejecting/ending a call .................2 38
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 226
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 245
Outside temperature ..................... .227
Setting (climate control) ................ 136
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 363
Checking manually ........................ 362
Display message ............................ 273
Important safety notes .................. 363
Maximum ....................................... 362
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 339
Notes ............................................. 361
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 340
Recommended ............................... 359
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 364
Function/notes ............................ .363
General notes ................................ 363
Important safety notes .................. 363
Radio type approval for the tire
pressure monitor ........................... 366
Restarting ...................................... 365
Warning lamp ................................. 290
Warning message .......................... 365
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 338
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 376
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 375
Bar (definition) ............................... 375
Changing a wheel .......................... 377
Characteristics .............................. 375
Checking ........................................ 357
Curb weight (definition) ................. 376
Definition of terms ......................... 375
Direction of rotatio n...................... 378 Display message ............................ 273
Distribution of the vehicle occu-
pants (definition) ............................ 377
DOT (Department of Transporta-
tion) (definition) ............................. 375
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 374
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 375
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def-
inition) ........................................... 376
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-
ing) (definition) .............................. 376
Important safety notes .................. 356
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 375
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 376
Labeling (overview) ........................ 371
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 377
Load index ..................................... 374
Load index (definition) ................... 376
Maximum load on a tire (defini-
tion) ............................................... 376
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 376
Maximum permissible tire pres-
sure (definition) ............................. 376
Maximum tire load ......................... 374
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 376
MOExtended tire s.......................... 358
Optional equipment weight (defi-
nition) ............................................ 377
PSI (pounds per square inch) (def-
inition) ........................................... 376
Replacing ....................................... 377
Service life ..................................... 358
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 377
Speed rating (definition) ................ 376
Storing ........................................... 378
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 375
Summer tires in winter .................. 358
Temperature .................................. 371
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 377
Tire bead (definition) ...................... 377
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 376
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 375 18
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