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
Roof load (maximum)
........................ 397S
Safety Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 51
see Operating safety
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat bel t......................... 47
Cleaning ......................................... 333
Correct usage .................................. 45
Fastening ......................................... 46
Important safety guidelines ............. 44
Introduction ..................................... 44
Releasing ......................................... 47
Warning lamp ................................. 279
Warning lamp (function) ................... 48
Seating
Seating comfort packag e............... 107
Seating comfort package ................. 107
Seats
Active multicontour seat ................ 107
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 104
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 107
Adjusting the head restraint .......... 105
Cleaning the cover ......................... 332
Correct driver's seat position ........ 102
EASY-ENTRY/EXIT system ............. 112
Folding the backrests forward/
back ............................................... 106
Important safety notes .................. 103
Seat backrest display message ..... 276
Seat heating .................................. 107
Seat heating problem .................... 109
Seat ventilation .............................. 109
Seat ventilation problem ................ 110
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 117
Switching seat heating on/of f....... 107
Switching seat ventilation on/of f.. 109
Section
Wheels and tires ............................ 356 Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 332
see Automatic transmission
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 329
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 239
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 394
Coolant (engine) ............................ 395
Engine oil ....................................... 393
Fuel ................................................ 392
Important safety notes .................. 391
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 396
Washer fluid ................................... 396
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 244
On-board compute r....................... 239
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 245
Side impact air bag ............................. 50
Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 262
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 329
Convenience closing feature ............ 95
Convenience opening feature .......... 95
Important safety information ........... 93
Opening/closing .............................. 94
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 97
Resetting ......................................... 96
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 82
Changing the programming ............. 80
Checking the battery ....................... 82
Convenience closing feature ............ 95
Convenience opening feature .......... 95
Display message ............................ 277
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 79
Important safety notes .................... 78
KEYLESS-GO start function .............. 80
Loss ................................................. 83
Mechanical key ................................ 81
Overview .......................................... 78
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 147
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 83
Starting the engine ........................ 150
Snow chains ...................................... 35916
Index
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 86
Unlocking (SmartKey) ......................79
Vehicle data ................................... 397
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 397
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 87
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 390
Vehicle level
Active Body Control ABC ............... 190
Display message ............................ 267
Vehicle maintenance
see ASSYST PLUS
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 336
Video
Operating the DVD .........................2 37
VIN ...................................................... 390 W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 281
Brakes .......................................... .280
Check Engine ................................. 286
Coolant .......................................... 287
Distance warning ........................... 289
ESP ®
.............................................. 283
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 284
Fuel tank ........................................ 286
Overview .......................................... 32
Parking brake ................................ 285
PASSENGER AIR BAG ..................... .43
Reserve fuel .................................. .286
Restraint system ............................ 285
Seat belt ........................................ 279
Steering ......................................... 291
Tire pressure monitor .................... 290
Warranty .............................................. 22
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 277
Wheel and tire combination
see Tires
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 382
Wheel chock ...................................... 378
Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 377
Checking ........................................ 357
Cleaning ......................................... 328 Important safety notes .................. 356
Interchanging/changing ................ 377
Mounting a new wheel ................... 381
Mounting a wheel .......................... 378
Removing a wheel .......................... 381
Storing .......................................... .378
Tightening torque ........................... 382
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 382
Window curtain air bag
Operation ......................................... 51
Windows
see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 137
Infrared reflective .......................... 315
Windshield washer fluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshield washer system
Adding washer fluid ....................... 323
Notes ............................................. 396
Windshield wipers
Problem (malfunction) ................... 129
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 127
Switching on/off ........................... 126
Winter driving
Important safety notes .................. 358
Slippery road surfaces ................... 174
Snow chains .................................. 359
Winter operation
Summer tires ................................. 358
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 358
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 329
Important safety notes .................. 127
Replacing ....................................... 127
Wooden trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) ................................................. .332
Workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop 20
Index
X
To activate/deactivate: press the0033
button.
When the automatic interior lighting con-
trol is activated, the button is flush with the overhead control panel.
The interior lighting automatically switches
on if you:
R unlock the vehicle
R open a door
R remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock
The interior light is activated for a short while when the SmartKey is removed from the igni-
tion lock. This delayed switch-off can be
adjusted using COMAND (see the separate
COMAND operating instructions).
Manual interior lighting control 0043
003D To switch the left-hand front reading
lamp on/off
0044 0033 To switch the automatic interior
lighting control on/off
0087 004A To switch the front interior lighting
on/off
0085 0042 To switch the rear interior lighting
on/off
0083 003D To switch the right-hand front read-
ing lamp on/off
X To switch the front interior lighting on/
off: press the 004Abutton.
X To switch the interior lighting on/off:
press the 0042button.
X To switch the reading lamps on/off:
press the 003Dbutton. Crash-responsive emergency lighting
The interior lighting is activated automatically
if the vehicle is involved in an accident.
X To switch off the crash-responsive
emergency lighting: press the hazard
warning lamp button.
or X Lock and then unlock the vehicle using the
SmartKey. Replacing bulbs
The front and rear light clusters of your vehi-
cle are equipped with LED light bulbs. Do not replace the bulbs yourself. Contact a qualifiedspecialist workshop which has the necessaryspecialist knowledge and tools to carry out
the work required.
Lamps are an important aspect of vehicle
safety. You must therefore make sure that
these function correctly at all times. Have the
headlamp setting checked regularly. Windshield wipers
Switching the windshield wipers
on/off
! Do not operate the windshield wipers
when the windshield is dry, as this could
damage the wiper blades. Moreover, dust
that has collected on the windshield can
scratch the glass if wiping takes place when
the windshield is dry.
If it is necessary to switch on the windshield wipers in dry weather conditions, always
use washer fluid when operating the wind-
shield wipers.
! If the windshield wipers leave smears on
the windshield after the vehicle has been
washed in an automatic car wash, wax or
other residues may be the reason for this.
Clean the windshield using washer fluid 126
Windshield wipersLights and
windshield wipers
after washing the vehicle in an automatic
car wash.
! Vehicles with a rain sensor: if the wind-
shield becomes dirty in dry weather condi- tions, the windshield wipers may be activa-
ted inadvertently. This could then damage
the windshield wiper blades or scratch the
windshield.
For this reason, you should always switch
off the windshield wipers in dry weather. 0047
003F Windshield wiper off
0048 0062 Intermittent wipe, low (rain sensor
set to low sensitivity)
0049 0063 Intermittent wipe, high (rain sensor
set to high sensitivity)
004A 00AA Continuous wipe, slow
004B 00A9 Continuous wipe, fast
0084 00D3 Single wipe/ 00D4to wipe the wind-
shield using washer fluid
X Switch on the power supply with the Start/
Stop button or the SmartKey (Y page 147).
X Turn the combination switch to the corre-
sponding position.
In the 0062or0063 position, the appropriate
wiping frequency is set automatically accord- ing to the intensity of the rain. In the 0063
position, the rain sensor is more sensitive
than in the 0062position, causing the wind-
shield wipers to wipe more frequently.
The washer fluid is fed through the wiper
blades; when the screen is wiped with washer
fluid 00D4, the water is emitted directly from
the blades. If you push and hold the combination switch
beyond the point of resistance in the direction
of arrow 0084, the manual wash program is
activated. If you push and hold the combina-
tion switch briefly beyond the point of resist-
ance in the direction of arrow 0084, the auto-
matic wash program is activated.
If the wiper blades are worn, the windshield
will no longer be wiped properly. This could
prevent you from observing the traffic condi-
tions. Replacing the wiper blades
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If the windshield wipers begin to move while
you are changing the wiper blades, you could be trapped by the wiper arm. There is a risk of
injury.
Always switch off the windshield wipers and
ignition before changing the wiper blades.
! To avoid damaging the wiper blades,
make sure that you touch only the wiper
arm of the wiper.
! Never open the hood if a windshield wiper
arm has been folded away from the wind-
shield.
Hold the windshield wiper arm firmly when you change the wiper blade. If you release
the windshield wiper arm without a wiper
blade and it falls onto the windshield, the
windshield may be damaged by the force of
the impact.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the wiper blades changed at a qualified
specialist workshop.
! Always position the windshield wiper
arms vertically before folding them away
from the windshield. By doing so, you will
avoid damage to the hood. Windshield wipers
127Lights and windshield wipers Z
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions Phone No Service
Phone No Service Your vehicle is outside the network provider's transmitter/
receiver range.
X Wait until the mobile phone operational readiness symbol
appears in the multifunction display. 00B2
Check Washer Fluid Check Washer Fluid The washer fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir has dropped
below the minimum.
X Add washer fluid (Y page 323). SmartKey
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
0050 0050Solutions 00AF
Key Does Not Key Does Not
Belong to Vehicle Belong to Vehicle You have put the wrong SmartKey in the ignition lock.
X Use the correct SmartKey. 00AF
Take Take
Your
YourKey
Keyfrom
from
Ignition
Ignition The SmartKey is in the ignition lock.
X Remove the SmartKey. 00AF
Obtain a New Key Obtain a New Key The SmartKey needs to be replaced.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 00AF
Replace Replace
Key
KeyBattery
Battery The SmartKey batteries are discharged.
X Change the batteries (Y page 82).00AF
Don't Forget Your Don't Forget Your
Key Key The SmartKey is not in the ignition lock. You have opened the
driver's door with the engine switched off.
This display message is displayed for a maximum of 60 seconds
and is simply a reminder.
X Take the SmartKey with you when you leave the vehicle. 00AF
Key Not Detected Key Not Detected
(white display mes-
sage) The SmartKey is currently undetected.
X Change the location of the SmartKey in the vehicle.
If the SmartKey still cannot be detected:
X Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock and turn it to the
desired position. Display
messages
277On-board computer and displays Z
opening the cap, you could be scalded by hot
coolant spraying out. There is a risk of injury.
Let the engine cool down before opening the
cap. Wear eye and hand protection when
opening the cap. Open the cap slowly half a
turn to allow pressure to escape. X
Park the vehicle on a level surface.
Only check the coolant level when the vehi- cle is on a level surface and the engine has
cooled down.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock (Y page 147).
or
X Press Start/Stop button twice
(Y page 147).
X Check the coolant temperature display in
the instrument cluster.
The coolant temperature must be below
158 ‡ (70 †).
X Turn the SmartKey to position
0(Y page 147) in the ignition lock.
or
X Remove Start/Stop button from ignition
lock (Y page 147).
X Slowly turn cap 0043half a turn counter-
clockwise to allow excess pressure to
escape.
X Turn cap 0043further counter-clockwise and
remove it.
If the coolant is at the level of marker bar 0087
in the filler neck when cold, there is enough coolant in coolant expansion tank 0044.If the coolant level is approximately 0.6 in
(1.5 cm) above marker bar 0087in the filler
neck when warm, there is enough coolant
in expansion tank 0044.
X If necessary, add coolant that has been tes-
ted and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
X Replace cap 0043and turn it clockwise as far
as it will go.
For further information on coolant, see
(Y page 395).
Adding washer fluid to the windshield
washer system G
WARNING
Certain components in the engine compart-
ment, such as the engine, radiator and parts
of the exhaust system, can become very hot.
Working in the engine compartment poses a
risk of injury.
Where possible, let the engine cool down and touch only the components described in the
following. G
WARNING
Windshield washer concentrate could ignite if it comes into contact with hot engine compo-
nents or the exhaust system. There is a risk of
fire and injury.
Make sure that no windshield washer con-
centrate is spilled next to the filler neck. X
To open: pull cap0043upwards by the tab.
X Place cap 0043on the edge of the filler neck
and engage in place. Engine compartment
323Maintenance and care Z
X
Add the premixed washer fluid.
X To close: press cap 0043onto the filler neck
until it engages.
If the washer fluid level drops below the rec-
ommended minimum of 1 liter, a message
appears in the multifunction display prompt-
ing you to add washer fluid (Y page 277).
Further information on windshield washer
fluid/antifreeze (Y page 396).ASSYST PLUS
Service message
The ASSYST PLUS service interval display
informs you of the next service due date.
Information on the type of service and service
intervals (see the separate Maintenance
Booklet).
You can obtain further information from an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or at
http://www.mbusa.com (USA only).
i The ASSYST PLUS service interval display
does not show any information on the
engine oil level. Observe the notes on the
engine oil level (Y page 319).
The multifunction display shows a service
message for several seconds, e.g.:
R Service A in .. Days
Service A in .. Days
R Service A Due Service A Due
R Service A Exceeded by .. Days
Service A Exceeded by .. Days
Depending on the operating conditions of the vehicle, the remaining time or distance until
the next service due date is displayed.
The letter A
A or B B, possibly in connection with a
number or another letter, indicates the type
of service. A
A stands for a minor service and B
B
for a major service.
You can obtain further information from an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
The ASSYST PLUS service interval display
does not take into account any periods of
time during which the battery is disconnec-
ted. Maintaining the time-dependent service
schedule:
X Note down the service due date displayed
in the multifunction display before discon-
necting the battery.
or X After reconnecting the battery, subtract
the battery disconnection periods from the
service date shown on the display. Hiding a service message
X Press the 0076or0038 button on the steer-
ing wheel. Displaying service messages
X Switch the ignition on.
X Use 00E2 on the steering wheel to call up
the list of menus.
X Press the 0063or0064 button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Service
Service menu and
press 0076to confirm.
X Press the 0063or0064 button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the ASSYST PLUS ASSYST PLUSsub-
menu and press 0076to confirm.
The service due date appears in the multi-
function display. Information about Service
Resetting the ASSYST PLUS service
interval display !
If the ASSYST PLUS service interval dis-
play has been inadvertently reset, this set-
ting can be corrected at a qualified special-
ist workshop.
Have service work carried out as described in the Maintenance Booklet. This may oth-
erwise lead to increased wear and damage
to the major assemblies or the vehicle.
A qualified specialist workshop, e.g. an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, will reset 324
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