Operation ......................................... 60
System self-test ...............................62
Odometer ...........................................2 99
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 314
Assistance graphic menu .............. .307
Assistance menu ........................... 308
Display messages .......................... 316
Displaying a service message ....... .410
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 237
Factory settings ............................ .314
Head-up displa y............................. 297
Important safety notes .................. 294
Instrument cluster menu ............... 312
Lights menu ................................... 312
Media menu ................................... 304
Menu overview .............................. 299
Message memory .......................... 316
Navigation menu ............................ 301
Operation ....................................... 295
Radio menu ................................... 303
Service menu ................................. 307
Settings menu ............................... 308
Standard display ............................ 299
Telephone menu ............................ 305
Trip menu ...................................... 299
Video DVD operation ..................... 305
Online access .................................... 219
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 28
Important safety notes .................... 27
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operator's Manual
Overview .......................................... 25
Vehicle equipment ........................... 25
Outside temperature display ........... 295
Overhead control panel ...................... 41
Override feature
Rear side window s........................... 75 P
Paint code number ............................ 488
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 413
Panic alarm .......................................... 49 Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
Important safety notes .................. 110
Opening/closing ............................ 111
Problem (malfunction) ................... 117
Resetting ....................................... 115
Parcel net hooks ............................... 376
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 220
Parking brake ................................ 222
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 142
Rear view camera .......................... 256
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist ..................... 251
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking assistance
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 320
Electric parking brake .................... 222
Warning lamp ................................. 362
Parking lamps
Switching on/of f........................... 151
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 250
Driving system ............................... 248
Function/note s............................. 248
Important safety notes .................. 248
Problem (malfunction) ................... 251
Range of the sensors ..................... 249
Warning display ............................. 250
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Indicator lamps ................................ 50
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamp
Problem (malfunction) ................... 332
Perfume atomizer
Operating ....................................... 178
Perfume vial ................................... 178
Problem (malfunction) ................... 180
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 76
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 418 Index
15
Cockpit
................................................. 34
Instrument cluster ..............................35
Multifunction steering wheel .............37
Center console .................................... 39
Overhead control panel ......................41
Door control panel .............................. 42
Rear seats ............................................ 43 33At a glance
Cockpit
Function Page
:
Steering wheel paddle
shifters
201
;
Combination switch 152
=
Horn
?
Instrument cluster 35
A
DIRECT SELECT lever 197
B
Overhead control panel 41
C
Control panel for:
Ü
Lowering the rear
seat head restraints 133
u
Extending/retracting
the rear roller sunblind 381
PASSENGER AIR BAG indi-
cator lamp
50
Setting the brightness of
the instrument cluster light-
ing and the COMAND dis-
play D
Ignition lock 189
Start/Stop button 189
E
Climate control systems 164 Function Page
F
Adjusts the steering wheel 137
Steering wheel heating 138
G
Cruise control lever 230
H
Electric parking brake 222
I
Diagnostics connection 28
J
Opens the hood 404
K
Light switch 150
L
Control panel for:
Activating Steering Assist
and Stop&Go Pilot
240
Switching on Active Lane
Keeping Assist 273
Deactivating PARKTRONIC 248
Switching on the 360° cam-
era 260
Activating Night View
Assist 266
Switching on the head-up
display
31134
CockpitAt a glance
voltage electrical system. This poses an
increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Have the restraint system checked and
repaired immediately at a qualified specialist
workshop. Immediately switch off the ignition and remove the SmartKey from the ignition
lock after an accident.
If components of the restraint system are
activated during an accident, the hybrid sys-
tem is automatically deactivated.
The hybrid system is not activated when the
vehicle is started if:
R a short circuit is detected in the hybrid sys-
tem.
R one of the hybrid system’s electrical con-
nections is disconnected.
This ensures that you do not come into con-
tact with high voltage.
Manual deactivation of the hybrid sys-
tem The hybrid system can be deactivated man-
ually using the high voltage switch-off device.
! To prevent damage to the hybrid system
please observe the following instructions:
R only deactivate the hybrid system man-
ually in the following situations.
R work on the hybrid system may only be
carried out at a qualified specialist work-
shop, even when it has been deactivated
manually.
R if the 6 restraint system warning lamp
in the instrument cluster lights up after an
accident.
R if the vehicle is badly damaged, e.g. after an
accident, and the restraint system compo-
nents were not activated.
R if the vehicle is badly damaged and has to
be towed or transported. X
If possible, move the vehicle out of the
danger zone: shift the automatic transmis-
sion into position N.
X Release the electric parking brake.
X Roll the vehicle to a safe place and park it
safely.
Get assistance from others if necessary.
i The vehicle is locked automatically when
the ignition is switched on and the wheels
are turning. There is therefore a risk of
being locked out if the vehicle is being
pushed or tested on a dynamometer.
X Switch the ignition off.
X Shift the automatic transmission to park
position P(Y page 197).
Depress the electric parking brake
(Y page 222).
Secure the vehicle against rolling away
(Y page 466).
X To use the high-voltage switch-off
device: open the trunk lid.
X Lift the trunk floor upwards (Y page 377).
X Remove the right-hand paneling in the
trunk. X
Press release clip :in the direction of the
arrow and pull it out.
X Pull the high voltage switch-off device ;
apart until it engages in the stop position.
If the hybrid system has been deactivated due to reasons mentioned above, have it checked
at a qualified specialist workshop before
reactivation. Hybrid vehicles
47Safety Z
users are recognize, the high-beam head-
lamps are switched on.
If you are driving at speeds below approx-
imately 16 mph (25 km/h) or the roads are
adequately illuminated:
The high-beam headlamps are switched off automatically. The Kindicator lamp in
the instrument cluster goes out. The _
indicator lamp in the multifunction display
remains lit.
X To switch off: move the combination
switch back to its normal position or move the light switch to another position.
The _ indicator lamp in the multifunc-
tion display goes out. Headlamps fogged up on the inside
Certain climatic and physical conditions may
cause moisture to form in the headlamp. This moisture does not affect the functionality of
the headlamp. Interior lighting
Overview of interior lighting
Front overhead control panel :
p To switch the left-hand front reading
lamp on/off
; | To switch the automatic interior
lighting control on/off
= c To switch the front interior lighting
on/off ?
u To switch the rear interior lighting
on/off
A p To switch the right-hand front read-
ing lamp on/off
Control panel in the grab handle (rear
compartment) X
To switch on on the corresponding side
of the vehicle: press button;.
Reading lamp :and the make-up lamp
light up.
X To switch off: press button;.
Press once: the make-up lamp goes out.
Press twice: reading lamp :goes out.
X To switch on on both sides of the vehi-
cle: press button =.
Reading lamp :and the make-up lamp
light up.
X To switch off: press button=.
Reading lamp :and the make-up lamp go
out. Interior lighting control
General notes In order to prevent the vehicle's battery from
discharging, the interior lighting functions are
automatically deactivated after some time
unless the SmartKey is in position 2in the
ignition lock.
The color, brightness, zone and display lamp
for the ambient lighting can be set using Interior lighting
155Lights and windshield wipers Z
Useful information
i This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional equip- ment of your vehicle available at the time of
publication of the Operator's Manual.
Country-specific differences are possible.
Please note that your vehicle may not be
equipped with all features described. This
also applies to safety-related systems and
functions.
i Read the information on qualified special-
ist workshops (Y page 29). Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If you operate information systems and com-
munication equipment integrated in the vehi- cle while driving, you will be distracted from
traffic conditions. You could also lose control of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
Only operate the equipment when the traffic
situation permits. If you are not sure that this
is possible, park the vehicle paying attention
to traffic conditions and operate the equip-
ment when the vehicle is stationary.
You must observe the legal requirements for
the country in which you are currently driving when operating the on-board computer.
Only PLUG-IN HYBRID vehicles: G
WARNING
If the instrument cluster has failed or mal-
functioned, you may not recognize function
restrictions in systems relevant to safety. The operating safety of your vehicle may be
impaired. There is a risk of an accident.
Pull over as soon as it is safe to do so and
consult a qualified specialist workshop.
All vehicles except PLUG-IN HYBRID vehi-
cles: G
WARNING
If the instrument cluster has failed or mal-
functioned, you may not recognize function
restrictions in systems relevant to safety. The operating safety of your vehicle may be
impaired. There is a risk of an accident.
Drive on carefully. Have the vehicle checked
at a qualified specialist workshop immedi-
ately.
If the operating safety of your vehicle is
impaired, pull over as soon as it is safe to do
so. Contact a qualified specialist workshop.
The on-board computer only shows messages
or warnings from certain systems in the mul- tifunction display. You should therefore make
sure your vehicle is operating safely at all
times.
For an overview, see the instrument panel
illustration (Y page 35). Displays and operation
Tachometer
! Do not drive in the overrevving range, as
this could damage the engine.
The red band in the tachometer indicates the
engine's overrevving range.
The fuel supply is interrupted to protect the
engine when the red band is reached. Coolant temperature display
G
WARNING
Opening the hood when the engine is over-
heated or when there is a fire in the engine
compartment could expose you to hot gases
or other service products. There is a risk of
injury.
Let an overheated engine cool down before
opening the hood. If there is a fire in the
engine compartment, keep the hood closed
and contact the fire department. 294
Displays and operationOn-board computer and displays