
Care
360° camera ................................ .350
Automatic car wash ....................... 345
Carpets .......................................... 353
Display .......................................... .351
Exhaust pipe .................................. 351
Exterior lighting ............................ .349
Gear or selector lever .................... 352
High-pressure cleaner .................... 347
Interior .......................................... .351
Matt paintwork .............................. 348
Night View Assist Plus ................... 351
Notes ............................................. 345
Paint .............................................. 347
Plastic trim ................................... .352
Reversing camera .......................... 350
Roof lining ...................................... 353
Seat belt ........................................ 353
Seat cover ..................................... 352
Sensors ......................................... 349
Steering wheel ............................... 352
Trim pieces ................................... .352
Washing by hand ........................... 347
Wheels .......................................... .348
Windows ........................................ 348
Wiper blades .................................. 349
Wooden trim .................................. 352
CD player (on-board computer) ........254
Central locking
Locking/unlocking (key ).................. 85
Centre console
Overview .......................................... 36
Stowage space .............................. 317
Centre console in the rear com-
partment
Stowage compartment .................. 319
Changing the media source ............. 254
Child
Restraint system .............................. 61
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 64
ISOFIX .............................................. 62
On the front-passenger sea t............ 63
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 64
Recommendations ........................... 68
Suitable positions ............................ 65
Top Tether ....................................... 62
Cigarette lighter ................................ 324 Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ........................... 349
Climate control
Automatic air conditioning ............. 139
Auxiliary heating/ventilation .......... 149
Controlling automaticall y............... 142
Convenience opening/closing
(air-recirculation mode) ................. 146
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 141
Demisting the windows .................. 144
Demisting the windscreen ............. 144
ECO start/stop function ................ 140
Indicator lamp ................................ 142
Ionisation ....................................... 149
Notes on using the automatic cli-
mate control .................................. 140
Overview of systems ...................... 138
Perfume atomizer .......................... 147
Problem with the rear window
heating .......................................... 146
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 142
Setting the air distribution ............. 143
Setting the air vents ...................... 155
Setting the airflow ......................... 144
Setting the climate mod e............... 143
Setting the temperature ................ 143
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/of f............................................ 146
Switching on/of f........................... 141
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 147
Switching the rear window heat-
ing on/of f...................................... 145
Switching the synchronisation
function on and off ........................ 144
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 30
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS
Activating/deactivating ................. 260
Display message ............................ 274
Operation/note s.............................. 72
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 351
Combination switch .......................... 128
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 250
Convenience closing feature ............ 101 Index
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Night View Assist Plus
Activating/deactivating ................. 234
Cleaning ......................................... 351
Display message ............................ 290
Function/note s............................. 232
Pedestrian and animal recogni-
tion ................................................ 233
Problem (fault) ............................... 236
Switching automatic activation
on/of f............................................ 259
Notes on running in a new vehicle .. 160O
Occupant safety Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation .......................... 51
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 60
Children in the vehicle ..................... 60
Important safety notes .................... 43
PASSENGER AIRBAG indicator
lamp ................................................. 43
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 69
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 58
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 59
Restraint system introduction .......... 42
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 43
Odometer
see Total distance recorder
see Trip meter
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 265
Assistance graphic menu ............... 257
Assistance menu ........................... 258
Display messages .......................... 266
Displaying a service message ........ 344
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 201
Factory settings ............................. 264
Head-up display ............................. 247
Important safety notes .................. 244
Instrument cluster menu ............... 263
Light menu ..................................... 262
Media menu ................................... 254 Menu overview .............................. 249
Message memory .......................... 266
Navigation menu ............................ 251
Operating the TV ............................ 255
Operating video DVD ..................... 255
Operation ....................................... 245
Radio menu ................................... 253
Service menu ................................. 258
Settings menu ............................... 258
Standard display ............................ 249
Telephone menu ............................ 256
Trip menu ...................................... 249
Vehicle menu ................................. 264
Operating instructions
Vehicle equipment ........................... 24
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 25
Important safety note ...................... 24
Operating system
see On-board computer
Outside temperature display ........... 245
Overhead control panel ...................... 38
Owner's Manual
Overview .......................................... 24 P
Paint code .......................................... 404
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 347
Panic alarm .......................................... 42
Panorama roof ................................... 103
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 181
Parking brake ................................ 183
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 121
Reversing camera .......................... 220
Switching off the engine ................ 182
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
see 360° camera
see Active Parking Assist
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
see Reversing camera
Parking assistance
see PARKTRONIC Index
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Rear-view mirror
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ........ 121
Dipping (manual) ........................... 119
Refuelling
Fuel gaug e....................................... 32
Important safety notes .................. 178
Notes for Mercedes‑ AMG vehi-
cles ................................................ 406
Refuelling process ......................... 179
see Fuel
Remote control
Auxiliary heating/ventilation .......... 151
Changing the batteries (auxiliary
heating) ......................................... 153
Garage door opener ....................... 330
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 330
Replacing bulbs
General notes ................................ 133
Replacing the battery (auxiliary
heating remote control) .................... 153
Rescue card ......................................... 27
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 286
Warning lamp ................................. 310
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 147
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 276
Introduction ..................................... 42
Warning lamp ................................. 309
Warning lamp (function) ................... 43
Rev counter ........................................ 244
Reversing camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 350
Displays in the COMAND display ... 221
Function/note s............................. 220
Reversing feature
Side windows ................................... 99
Reversing function
Boot lid ............................................ 94
Roller sunblind ............................... 103
Reversing lamp (display message) .. 282
ROAD SURFACE SCAN ....................... 209
Roller sunblind
Panorama roof ............................... 103 Rear window .................................. 324
Roller sunblind of the panorama
roof
Opening and closing ...................... 104
Operating ....................................... 103
Resetting ....................................... 104
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 353
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 410 S
Safety Children in the vehicle ..................... 60
see Occupant safety
see Operating safety
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
SD memory card
Selecting ........................................ 254
Seat
Adjusting the front-passenger
seat from the driver's seat ............. 110
Seat backrest display message ..... 299
Seat belt
Correct usage .................................. 45
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ......................... 47
Cleaning ......................................... 353
Display message ............................ 275
Fastening ......................................... 46
Important safety guidelines ............. 44
Introduction ..................................... 44
Rear seat belt status indicator ......... 48
Releasing ......................................... 47
Warning lamp ................................. 302
Warning lamp (function) ................... 48
Seating
Seating comfort packag e............... 113
Seating comfort package ................. 113
Seats
Active multicontour seat ................ 113
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 110
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 113
Adjusting the head restraint .......... 111 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.
Our objectives are to use the natural resour-
ces which form the basis of our existence on
this planet sparingly and in a manner which
takes the requirements of both nature and
humanity into consideration.
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 tyre wear depend on
the following factors:
R operating conditions of your vehicle
R your personal driving style
You can influence both factors. Therefore,
please bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
R avoid short trips, as these increase fuel
consumption.
R observe the correct tyre pressure.
R do not carry any unnecessary weight in the
vehicle.
R remove the roof rack once you no longer
need it.
R a regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
R all maintenance work should be 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 Ôof its maximum engine speed.
R switch off the engine in stationary traffic.
R monitor the vehicle's fuel consumption. Returning an end-of-life vehicle
EU countries only:
Mercedes-Benz will take back your old vehicle to dispose of it in an environmentally-respon-sible manner in accordance with the Euro-
pean Union (EU) End of Life Vehicles Direc-
tive.
There is a network of return points and dis-
assembly plants available. You can return
your vehicle to these plants free of charge.
This makes a valuable contribution to the
recycling process and the conservation of
resources.
For further information on recycling old vehi- cles, recovery and the terms of the policy,
visit the Mercedes-Benz homepage. Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
H
Environmental note
Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned
assemblies and parts which are of the same
quality as new parts. For these, the same war-
ranty applies as for new parts.
! Airbags and seat belt tensioners, as well
as control units and sensors for these
restraint systems, may be installed in the
following areas of your vehicle:
R doors
R door pillars
R door sills
R seats
R dashboard
R instrument cluster
R centre console Introduction
23 Z 

Overhead control panel
Function Page
:
p
Switches the left-
hand reading lamp on/off 132
;
|
Switches the auto-
matic interior lighting con-
trol on/off 132
=
G
SOS button
(Mercedes-Benz emer-
gency call system) 327
?
c
Switches the front
interior lighting on/off 132
A
u
Switches the rear
interior lighting on/off 132
B
p
Switches the right-
hand reading lamp on/off 132
C
ï
MB Info call button
(Mercedes-Benz Contact) 328 Function Page
D
Spectacles compartment 317
E
µ
Operates MAGIC SKY
CONTROL 105
Vehicles without MAGIC
SKY CONTROL: operates
the roller sunblind for the
panorama roof
103
F
Buttons for the garage door
opener 330
G
Operates the roller sun-
blind for the panorama roof
103
H
F
Breakdown assis-
tance call button
(Mercedes-Benz Contact) 32838
Overhead control panelAt a glance 

Front sidebags
:and rear sidebags ;
deploy next to the outer bolster of the seat
backrest.
When deployed, the sidebag offers additional thorax protection. It also offers additional pel-
vis protection for occupants in the front
seats. However, it does not protect the:
R head
R neck
R arms
In the event of a side impact, the sidebag is
deployed on the side on which the impact
occurs.
Vehicles with the automatic front-passenger
airbag deactivation system: the sidebag on
the front-passenger side deploys under the
following conditions:
R an occupant is detected on the front-
passenger seat or
R the belt tongue is engaged in the belt
buckle of the front-passenger seat
If the belt tongue is engaged in the belt
buckle, the sidebag on the front-passenger
side deploys if an appropriate accident situa- tion occurs. In this case, deployment is inde- pendent of whether the front-passenger seatis occupied or not. Windowbags Windowbags
:are integrated into the side
of the roof frame and deploy in the area from the A-pillar to the C-pillar.
When deployed, the windowbag enhances the
level of protection for the head. However, it
does not protect the chest or arms.
In the event of a side impact, the windowbag
is deployed on the side on which the impact
occurs.
If the system determines that they can offer
additional protection to that provided by the
seat belt, a windowbag may be deployed in
other accident situations (Y page 57). Automatic front-passenger front air-
bag deactivation
Introduction In order to recognise a child restraint system
on the front-passenger seat, the automatic
front-passenger front airbag deactivation sys-tem categorises the person in the front-
passenger seat. Depending on that result, the
front-passenger front airbag is either enabled or disabled. If a rearward-facing child
restraint system is fitted to the front-
passenger seat, the PASSENGER AIR BAG
OFF indicator lamp must light up after the
system self-test and remain lit. The front-
passenger front airbag is disabled. Occupant safety
51Safety Z 

The system does not disable:
R the sidebag
R the windowbag
R the seat belt tensioner
Make sure that your vehicle is equipped with
the automatic front-passenger front airbag
deactivation system (Y page 63). If this is
not the case, always install a child restraint
system on a suitable rear seat (Y page 65).
If it is absolutely necessary to fit a child
restraint system on the front-passenger seat,
be sure to observe the correct positioning of
the child restraint system. Never place
objects under or behind the child restraint
system, e.g. a cushion. Fully retract the seat
cushion length. The entire base of the child
restraint system must always rest on the seat cushion of the front-passenger seat. The
backrest of the forward-facing child restraint
system must, as far as possible, be resting on the backrest of the front-passenger seat. The
child restraint system must not touch the roof or be put under strain by the head restraint.
Adjust the angle of the seat backrest and the
head restraint position accordingly. Only then is the correct function of the automatic front- passenger front airbag deactivation system
guaranteed. Always observe the information
on suitable positioning of the child restraint
system (Y page 65) in addition to the child
restraint system manufacturer's installation
instructions. Operation of automatic front-passenger
front airbag deactivation :
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
; PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp
The indicator lamps inform you whether the
front-passenger front airbag is disabled or
enabled. X Press the Start/Stop button once or twice,
or turn the key to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock.
The system carries out a self-diagnosis.
The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF and
PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamps
must light up simultaneously for approx-
imately six seconds.
The indicator lamps display the status of the
front-passenger front airbag:
R PASSENGER AIR BAG ON lights up: the
front-passenger front airbag is enabled. If,
in the event of an accident, all deployment
criteria are met, the front-passenger front
airbag is deployed.
R PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF lights up: the
front-passenger front airbag is disabled. It
will then not be deployed in the event of an accident.
If the status of the front-passenger front air-
bag changes while the vehicle is in motion, an
airbag display message appears in the instru-
ment cluster (Y page 279). When the front-
passenger seat is occupied, always pay atten-
tion to the PASSENGER AIR BAG ON and
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamps. Be aware of the status of the front-passenger 52
Occupant safetySafety 

Please observe the warning notice on the
front-passenger sun visor, see the illustra-
tion. G
WARNING
If you secure a child on the co-driver's seat in a rearward-facing child restraint system and
the PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp
lights up, the co-driver's airbag could be
deployed in the event of an accident. The childcould be struck by the airbag. There is an
increased risk of injury, possibly even fatal.
In this case, always ensure that the co-driver's
airbag is disabled. The PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF indicator lamp must light up.
NEVER use a rearward facing child restraint
on a seat protected by an ACTIVE AIRBAG in
front of it; DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the
CHILD can occur.
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp
is lit, the front-passenger front airbag is ena-
bled (Y page 43).
Vehicles without the automatic front-
passenger front airbag deactivation
system If the front-passenger seat of your vehicle is
not equipped with the automatic front-
passenger front airbag deactivation system,
this is indicated by a special sticker. The
sticker is affixed to the side of the dashboard
on the front-passenger side. The sticker is
visible when you open the front-passenger
door. Always fit the rearward-facing restraint sys-
tem to a suitable rear seat in this case
(Y
page 65).
Observe the following information under
"Rearward-facing child restraint system" and
"Forward-facing child restraint system" as
well as information on the suitable position-
ing of the child restraint system
(Y page 65).
Rearward-facing child restraint system If it is absolutely necessary to fit a rearward-
facing child restraint system to the front-
passenger seat, always make sure that the
front-passenger front airbag is disabled. Only
if the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp is lit continuously (Y page 43) is the
front-passenger front airbag disabled.
Always observe the information on suitable
positioning of the child restraint system
(Y page 65) in addition to the child restraint
system manufacturer's installation and oper-
ating instructions.
Forward-facing child restraint system If you secure a child in a forward-facing child
restraint system on the front-passenger seat,
always move the front-passenger seat as far
back as possible. Fully retract the seat cush-
ion length. The entire base of the child
restraint system must always rest on the seat cushion of the front-passenger seat. The
backrest of the child restraint system must,
as far as possible, lie flat against the backrest
of the front-passenger seat. The child
restraint system must not touch the roof or be
put under strain by the head restraint. Adjust the angle of the seat backrest and the head
restraint position accordingly. Always make
sure that the shoulder belt strap is correctly
routed from the front-passenger seat-belt
extender to the shoulder belt guide on the
child restraint system. The shoulder belt strap
must be routed forwards from the retracted
seat-belt extender for the front-passenger
seat. 64
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