1, 2, 3 ...
4ETS (Electronic Traction System) see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 212
4MATIC off-road system ...................212
12 V socket
see Sockets
360° camera
Cleaning ......................................... 350
Function/notes ............................ .224 A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 267
Function/notes ................................ 70
Important safety notes .................... 70
Warning lamp ................................. 305
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 60
Activating/deactivating air-recir-
culation mode ................................... .146
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 141
Activating/deactivating Night
View Assist Plus
With spotlight function ................... 235
Active Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 260
Display message ............................ 289
Function/notes ............................ .236
Active Body Control (ABC)
Display message ............................ 288
Active Body Control ABC
Function/notes ............................ .207
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 261
Display message ............................ 289
Function/notes ............................ .239
Active light function ......................... 129
Active Light System
Display message ............................ 282 Active multicontour seat
.................. 113
Active Parking Assist
Detecting parking spaces .............. 216
Display message ............................ 290
Exiting a parking space .................. 218
Function/notes ............................ .215
Important safety notes .................. 215
Parking .......................................... 217
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 77
Adaptive Brake Assist
Function/notes ................................ 74
Adaptive brake lights .......................... 75
Adaptive Damping System (ADS) ..... 211
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus
Display message ............................ 283
Function/notes ............................ .130
Switching on/off ........................... 131
Additional speedometer ................... 264
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 408
Air conditioning
General notes ................................ 138
Air pressure
see Tyre pressure
Air vents
Glove compartment ....................... 156
Important safety notes .................. 155
Rear ............................................... 157
Setting .......................................... .155
Setting the centre air vents ........... 156
Setting the side air vents .............. .156
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Airbag
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivatio n.......................... 51
Introduction ..................................... 48
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 43
Airbags
Display message ............................ 279
Front airbag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 50
Important safety guidelines ............. 48
Kneebag ........................................... 50
Sidebag ............................................ 50
Triggering ......................................... 57
Windowba g...................................... 51 4
Index
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 200
Setting the speed .......................... 199
Stopping ........................................ 199
with Steering Assist and Stop&Go
Pilot ............................................... 203
Door
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 92
Central locking/unlocking (key) ...... 85
Control panel ................................... 39
Display message ............................ 299
Emergency locking ........................... 93
Emergency unlocking ....................... 93
Important safety notes .................... 90
Opening (from the inside) ................ 91
Power closing .................................. 92
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 174
Manual ........................................... 175
Manual (Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles) ............................................... 176
Driver's door
see Door
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 345
Symmetrical dipped beam ............. 126
Driving Assistance package ............. 236
Driving on flooded roads .................. 187
Driving safety system
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 71
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS ................................................ 72
EBD (electronic brake force distri- bution) ............................................. 77
STEER CONTROL ............................. 80
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 70
ADAPTIVE BRAK E............................. 77
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 74
Adaptive brake lights ....................... 75
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 70
Distance warning function ............... 73
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 75
Important safety guidelines ............. 69
Overview .......................................... 69 PRE-SAFE
®
Brake ............................. 77
Driving system
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ............... 203
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 224
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 236
Active Body Control ABC ............... 207
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 239
Active Parking Assist ..................... 215
AIRMATIC ...................................... 210
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 228
Cruise control ................................ 189
Display message ............................ 287
Distronic Plus ................................ 194
Driving Assistance packag e........... 236
HOLD function ............................... 205
Night View Assist Plus ................... 232
PARKTRONIC ................................. 212
Reversing camera .......................... 220
SPEEDTRONIC ............................... 191
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 230
Driving tips
AMG ceramic brakes ..................... 187
Aquaplaning ................................... 187
Automatic transmission ................. 173
Brakes ........................................... 186
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 202
Downhill gradient ........................... 186
Driving abroad ............................... 126
Driving in winter ............................. 188
Driving on flooded roads ................ 187
Driving on wet roads ...................... 187
General .......................................... 184
Icy road surfaces ........................... 188
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 186
New brake disks ............................ 186
New brake pads/linings ................ 186
Running-in tips ............................... 160
Snow chains .................................. 379
Subjecting brakes to a load ........... 186
Symmetrical dipped beam ............. 126
The first 1500 km .......................... 160
Wet road surface ........................... 186
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 255 Index
9
Using ............................................. 387
Jump starting (engine) ......................366 K
Key Changing the battery ....................... 88
Checking the battery ....................... 88
Convenience closing feature .......... 101
Convenience opening feature ....... .100
Display message ............................ 301
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 85
Emergency key element ................... 87
Important safety notes .................... 84
KEYLESS-GO start function .............. 86
Loss ................................................. 89
Modifying the programming ............. 86
Overview .......................................... 84
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 161
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 89
Starting the engine ........................ 163
Key positions
Key ................................................ 161
Start/Stop button .......................... 161
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing ..................... .101
Deactivation ..................................... 85
General notes .................................. 85
Locking ............................................ 85
Start function ................................... 86
Unlocking ......................................... 85
Kickdown
Driving tips ................................... .173
Kneebag ............................................... 50 L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
see Active Lane Keeping Assist
Licence plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 281
Light sensor (display message) ....... 282
Lighting
see Lights Lights
Activating/deactivating the Intel-
ligent Light System ........................ 262
Active light function ....................... 129
Adaptive Highbeam Assist PLUS .... 130
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 127
Cornering light function ................. 129
Dipped-beam headlamps .............. .127
Driving abroad ............................... 126
Foglamps (extended range) ........... 130
General notes ................................ 126
Hazard warning lamps ................... 128
Headlamp flasher ........................... 128
Intelligent Light System (func-
tion) ............................................... 129
Light switch ................................... 126
Main-beam headlamps ................... 128
Misted up headlamps .................... 132
Motorway mode ............................ .130
Parking lamps ................................ 128
Rear foglamp ................................. 127
Setting exterior lighting ................. 126
Side lamps ..................................... 127
Switching the spotlight on/off ....... 263
Turn signals ................................... 128
see Interior lighting
see Replacing bulbs
LIM indicator lamp
Cruise control ................................ 189
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 196
Variable SPEEDTRONIC ................. 192
Limiting the speed
see SPEEDTRONIC
Loading guidelines ............................ 316
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 92
Emergency locking ........................... 93
From inside (central locking but-
ton) ................................................. .91
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Luggage net hooks ............................ 321
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 113 Index
13
M
M+S tyres ........................................... 378
MAGIC BODY CONTROL .................... 207
MAGIC SKY CONTROL ....................... 105
Main-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist PLUS .... 130
Display message ............................ 281
Switching on/off ........................... 128
Matt finish (cleaning instructions) .. 348
MBC
see MAGIC BODY CONTROL
Media Interface
USB port in the armrest of the
centre console .............................. .318
see Separate operating instructions
Memory card (audio) ......................... 254
Memory function
Seats, steering wheel, exterior
mirrors .......................................... .122
Mercedes-Benz Contact
Display message ............................ 273
General notes ................................ 327
Info call button .............................. 328
Roadside Assistance call button .... 328
Mercedes-Benz emergency call
system
Switch in the overhead control
panel .............................................. 327
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
360°camera .................................. 224
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 70
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 236
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 239
Active Parking Assist ..................... 215
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 228
BAS (Brake Assist) ........................... 70
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist PLUS)
with Cross-Traffic Assist .................. 71
Crosswind Assist (vehicles with
MAGIC BODY CONTROL) .............. .207
Crosswind Assist (vehicles with-
out MAGIC BODY CONTROL) ........... 77
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 194
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot .............. .203
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 75 General notes ................................ 188
MAGIC BODY CONTROL ................ 207
Night View Assist Plus ................... 232
PARKTRONIC ................................. 212
PRE-SAFE
®
(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 58
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake ............................ .77
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 59
Reversing camera .......................... 220
ROAD SURFACE SCAN .................. 209
SPEEDTRONIC ...............................1 91
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 230
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre
see Qualified specialist workshop
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .266
Messages
see Display messages
see Warning and indicator lamps
Mirror turn signal
Cleaning ......................................... 349
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in sun visor)
Mobile phone
Frequencies ................................... 402
Installation ..................................... 402
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 256
Notes/placing in the bracket ......... 328
Transmission output (maximum) .... 402
Modifying the programming (key) ..... 86
MOExtended tyres .............................358
Motorway mode ................................ 130
MP3
Operating ....................................... 254
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................ .246
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .. 245Overview .......................................... 34 N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............ 251 14
Index
Cockpit
Function Page
:
Steering wheel gearshift
paddles
174
;
Combination switch 128
=
Horn
?
Instrument cluster 32
A
DIRECT SELECT lever 169
B
Overhead control panel 38
C
Control panel for:
Ü
Lowering the rear
seat head restraints 112
u
Extending/retracting
the rear roller sunblind 324
Moves the seat-belt
extender forwards 46
PASSENGER AIRBAG indi-
cator lamp
43
Adjusting the brightness of
the instrument lighting and
the COMAND display D
Climate control systems 138
E
Ignition lock 161
Start/Stop button 161 Function Page
F
Adjusts the steering wheel 116
Steering wheel heating 117
G
Cruise control lever 189
H
Electric parking brake 183
I
Diagnostics connection 25
J
Opens the bonnet 339
K
Light switch 126
L
Control panel for:
Activating Steering Assist
and Stop&Go Pilot
203
Activating Active Lane
Keeping Assist 239
Deactivating PARKTRONIC 212
Activating the 360° camera 224
Activating Night View
Assist 232
Switching on the head-up
display
24730
CockpitAt a glance
Function Page
:
Overhead control panel 38
;
Combination switch 128
=
Horn
?
Instrument cluster 32
A
DIRECT SELECT lever 169
B
Steering wheel gearshift
paddles
174
C
Opens the bonnet 339
D
Diagnostics connection 25
E
Control panel for:
Activating Steering Assist
and Stop&Go Pilot 203
Control panel for:
Activating Steering Assist
and Stop&Go Pilot
203
Activating Active Lane
Keeping Assist
239
Deactivating PARKTRONIC 212
Activating the 360° camera 224
Activating Night View
Assist
232
Switching on the head-up
display
247 Function Page
F
Light switch 126
G
Electric parking brake 183
H
Ignition lock 161
Start/Stop button 161
I
Adjusts the steering wheel 116
Steering wheel heating 117
J
Cruise control lever 189
K
Climate control systems 138
L
Control panel for:
Ü
Lowering the rear
seat head restraints 112
u
Extending/retracting
the rear roller sunblind 324
Moves the seat-belt
extender forwards
46
PASSENGER AIRBAG indi-
cator lamp
43
Adjusting the brightness of
the instrument lighting and
the COMAND display Cockpit
31At a glance
override the laws of physics. Driving safety
systems are merely aids designed to assist
driving. You are responsible for maintaining
the distance to the vehicle in front, for vehicle
speed, for braking in good time, and for stay- ing in lane. Always adapt your driving style to
suit the prevailing road and weather condi-
tions and maintain a safe distance from the
vehicle in front. Drive carefully.
The driving safety systems described only
work as effectively as possible when there is
adequate contact between the tyres and the
road surface. Please pay special attention to
the notes on tyres, recommended minimum
tyre tread depths etc. (Y page 376).
In wintry driving conditions, always use winter
tyres (M+S tyres) and, if necessary, snow
chains. Only in this way will the driving safety
systems described in this section work as
effectively as possible. ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
General notes ABS regulates brake pressure in such a way
that the wheels do not lock when you brake.
This allows you to continue steering the vehi- cle when braking.
The ! ABS warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up when the ignition is switched on. It goes out when the engine is running.
ABS works from a speed of about 8 km/h,
regardless of road-surface conditions. ABS
works on slippery surfaces, even when you
only brake gently.
Important safety notes i
Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (Y page 69). G
WARNING
If ABS is faulty, the wheels could lock when
braking. The steerability and braking charac-
teristics may be severely impaired. Addition-
ally, further driving safety systems are deac- tivated. There is an increased danger of skid-
ding and accidents.
Drive on carefully. Have ABS checked imme-
diately at a qualified specialist workshop.
If ABS is malfunctioning, other systems,
including driving safety systems, will also
become inoperative. Observe the information on the ABS warning lamp (Y page 305) and
display messages which may be shown in the
instrument cluster (Y page 267).
Brakes X
If ABS intervenes: continue to depress the
brake pedal with force until the braking sit- uation is over.
X To make a full brake application:
depress the brake pedal with full force.
If ABS intervenes when braking, you will feel a
pulsing in the brake pedal.
The pulsating brake pedal can be an indica-
tion of hazardous road conditions; this serves as a reminder to take extra care while driving. BAS (Brake Assist)
General notes BAS operates in emergency braking situa-
tions. If you depress the brake pedal quickly,
BAS automatically boosts the braking force,
thus shortening the stopping distance.
Important safety notes i
Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (Y page 69). G
WARNING
If BAS is malfunctioning, the braking distance
in an emergency braking situation is
increased. There is a risk of accident.
In an emergency braking situation, depress
the brake pedal with full force. ABS prevents
the wheels from locking. 70
Driving safety systemsSafety
Characteristics when ESP
®
is deactivated
If ESP ®
is deactivated and one or more wheels
start to spin, the ÷ESP®
warning lamp in
the instrument cluster flashes. In such situa-
tions, ESP ®
will not stabilise the vehicle.
If you deactivate ESP ®
:
R ESP ®
no longer improves driving stability
R engine torque is no longer limited and the
drive wheels are able to spin
The spinning of the wheels results in a cut- ting action for better traction on loose sur-faces.
R traction control is still activated
R ESP ®
still provides support when you brake
firmly
Crosswind Assist (vehicles without
MAGIC BODY CONTROL) General notes
Vehicles with MAGIC BODY CONTROL: infor-
mation on stabilising the vehicle in the event
of crosswind (Y page 207).
Strong crosswind gusts can impair the road-
holding of your vehicle when driving straight
ahead. The crosswind driving assistance
function integrated in ESP ®
noticeably
reduces these impairments.
Depending on the direction and intensity of
the side wind, ESP ®
is activated automati-
cally.
ESP ®
intervenes with stabilising braking to
assist you in keeping the vehicle in the lane.
Crosswind Assist is active at vehicle speeds
above 80 km/h when driving straight ahead
or cornering gently.
Important safety notes
Crosswind Assist does not work if ESP ®
is
deactivated or disabled because of a mal-
function. EBD (electronic brake force distribu-
tion)
General notes EBD monitors and controls the brake pres-
sure on the rear wheels to improve driving
stability while braking.
Important safety notes i
Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (Y page 69). G
WARNING
If EBD is malfunctioning, the rear wheels can
lock, e.g. under full braking. This increases the risk of skidding and an accident.
You should therefore adapt your driving style
to the different handling characteristics. Have the brake system checked at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
Observe information regarding indicator and
warning lamps (Y page 305) as well as dis-
play messages (Y page 270). ADAPTIVE BRAKE
ADAPTIVE BRAKE enhances braking safety
and offers increased braking comfort. In addi- tion to the braking function, ADAPTIVE BRAKE
also has the HOLD function (Y page 205) and
hill start assist (Y page 164). PRE-SAFE
®
Brake
General notes PRE-SAFE
®
Brake can help you to minimise
the risk of a collision with a vehicle ahead or a pedestrian, and reduce the effects of such a
collision. If PRE-SAFE ®
Brake has detected a
risk of collision, you will be warned visually
and acoustically as well as by automatic brak- ing. Driving safety systems
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