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Setting the airflow ......................... 111
Setting the climate mode............... 111
Setting the temperature ................ 111
Switching air-recirculation modeon/of f............................................ 111
Switching on/of f........................... 111
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 111
Switching the rear window
defroster on/of f............................ 111
Switching the synchronization
function on and off ........................ 111
Climate control system
Automatic engine start .................. 119
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 119
Deactivating/activating ................. 119
Important safety notes .................. 119
Introduction ................................... 119
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 32
see Instrument cluster
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS
Activating/deactivating ................. 164
Operation/note s.............................. 68
COMAND
Controller ...................................... 192
Display ........................................... 192
Combination switch .......................... 103
Connecting a USB device
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 188
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 164
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 214
Display message ............................ 174
Filling capacity ............................... 279
Important safety notes .................. 279
Temperature gaug e........................ 160
Warning lamp ................................. 183
Coolbox .............................................. 198
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 30
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 165
Function/note s............................. 103 Crash-responsive emergency light-
ing ....................................................... 105
Crosswind Assist (vehicles with
MAGIC BODY CONTROL) ................... 140
Crosswind Assist (vehicles with-
out MAGIC BODY CONTROL) ............... 72
Cruise control
Activation conditions ..................... 130
Cruise control lever ....................... 130
Deactivating ................................... 130
Display message ............................ 165
Driving system ............................... 129
Function/note s............................. 129
Important safety notes .................. 129
Selecting ........................................ 130
Setting a speed .............................. 130
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 130
Cup holder
Important safety notes .................. 198
Rear compartment ......................... 198
Customer Assistance Center
(CAC) ..................................................... 28
Customer Relations Department ....... 28
D
Data
see Technical data
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 165
Function/note s............................. 103
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 164
Declarations of conformity ................. 27
Diagnostics connection ...................... 27
Digital Operator's Manual
Help ................................................. 21
Introduction ..................................... 21
Digital speedometer ......................... 164
DIRECT SELECT lever
Automatic transmission ................. 120
Display
see Display messages
see Warning and indicator lamps
Display (cleaning instructions) ........ 218
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 216
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Calling up (on-board computer) .....165
Engine ............................................ 174
General notes ................................ 165
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 165
Introduction ................................... 165
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 165
Lights ............................................. 165
Safety systems .............................. 166
SmartKey ....................................... 165
Tires ............................................... 175
Vehicle .......................................... .176
Distance recorder .............................164
see Odometer
see Trip odometer
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 184
Distance warning function
Activating/deactivating ................. 164
Function/notes ................................ 69
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activating ....................................... 132
Activation conditions ..................... 132
Cruise control lever ....................... 132
Deactivating ................................... 134
Display message ............................ 165
Displays in the multifunction dis-
play ................................................ 134
Driving tips ................................... .135
Function/notes ............................ .130
Important safety notes .................. 131
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 134
Door control panel
Overview .......................................... 39
Doors
Automatic locking (switch) .............. .82
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ...................................... .79
Display message ............................ 165
Emergency locking ........................... 83
Emergency unlocking ....................... 83
Important safety note s.................... 82
Opening (from inside) ...................... 82
Power closing .................................. 82
Drinking and driving ......................... 127
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 121
Manual (AMG vehicles) .................. 121 Driver's door
see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 216
Symmetrical low beam .................. 102
Driving Assistance package ............. 152
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 66
ADAPTIVE BRAK E............................. 73
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 70
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 66
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 67
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS ................................................ 68
Distance warning function ............... 69
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution) ............................................. 73 ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 71
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ........................................... 71
Important safety information ........... 65
Overview .......................................... 65
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake ............................. 73
STEER CONTROL ............................. 75
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 146
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 153
Active Body Control ABC ............... 140
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 155
Active Parking Assist ..................... 143
AIRMATIC ...................................... 140
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 148
Cruise control ................................ 129
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 130
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ............... 136
Driving Assistance packag e........... 152
HOLD function ............................... 138
Night View Assist Plus ................... 150
PARKTRONIC ................................. 142
Rear view camera .......................... 144
Driving tips
AMG ceramic brakes ..................... 128
Automatic transmission ................. 121
Brakes ........................................... 128
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Break-in period .............................. 114
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 135
Downhill gradient ........................... 128
Drinking and driving ....................... 127
Driving abroad ............................... 102
Driving in winter ............................. 128
Driving on flooded roads ................ 128
Driving on wet roads ...................... 128
Exhaust check ............................... 127
Fuel ................................................ 127
General .......................................... 127
Hydroplaning ................................. 128
Icy road surfaces ........................... 128
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 128
Snow chains .................................. 242
Symmetrical low beam.................. 102
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ..... 114
Wet road surface ........................... 128
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 164
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 188
E
EASY-ENTRY featureFunction/note s................................ 99
EASY-EXIT feature
Function/note s................................ 99
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 169
Function/note s................................ 73
ECO display
Function/note s............................. 128
ECO start/stop function
General information ....................... 119
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 60
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 83
Trunk ............................................... 89
Vehicle ............................................. 83 Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 57
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 24
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 176
Display message ............................ 174
ECO start/stop function ................ 119
Engine number ............................... 275
Irregular running ............................ 119
Jump-starting ................................. 229
Starting problems .......................... 119
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 118
Starting with the Start/Stop but-
ton ................................................. 118
Switching off .................................. 126
Switching off with the Start/Stop
button ............................................ 126
Switching off with the vehicle key .. 126
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 234
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 119
Engine emergency stop .................... 237
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 213
Additives ........................................ 278
Checking the oil level ..................... 211
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 211
Checking the oil level using the
on-board computer ........................ 213
Display message ............................ 165
Filling capacity ............................... 278
Notes about oil grade s................... 277
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 211
Viscosity ........................................ 278
Entering an address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 188
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
Characteristics ................................. 71
Deactivating/activating ................... 72
Display message ............................ 166
ETS/4ETS ........................................ 71
Function/note s................................ 71
General notes .................................. 71
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Important safety information ........... 71
Warning lamp .................................181
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 71
Exhaust check ................................... 127
Exhaust pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) ................................................. .217
Exterior lighting
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ......................................... 99
Dipping (automatic) ......................... 99
Folding in/out (automatically )......... 99
Folding in/out (electrically) ............. 99
Out of position (troubleshooting) ..... 99
Setting ............................................. 99
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ................................................. 99
Storing the parking position ............. 99
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 197
F
Features............................................. 198
Filler cap
see Fuel filler flap
Filling capacities (Technical data) ... 275
Flat tire
Changing a wheel/mounting the
spare wheel ................................... 261
MOExtended tire s.......................... 221
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 220
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 222
Floormats ........................................... 206
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 277
Consumption statistics .................. 164
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 164
Displaying the range ...................... 164
Driving tip s.................................... 127
Fuel gauge ....................................... 33
Grade (gasoline )............................ 276
Important safety notes .................. 276
Problem (malfunction) ................... 125
Refueling ........................................ 122
Tank content/reserve fue l............. 276 Fuel filler flap
Opening ......................................... 123
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 164
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 276
Problem (malfunction) ................... 125
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 236
Before changing ............................. 235
Dashboard fuse box ....................... 235
Engine emergency stop ................. 237
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 236
Fuse box in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 236
Fuse box in the trunk ..................... 236
Important safety notes .................. 235
G
Garage door openerClearing the memory ..................... 206
General notes ................................ 203
Important safety notes .................. 204
Opening/closing the garage doo r..2 06
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 204
Synchronizing the rolling code ....... 204
Gasoline ............................................. 276
Gear or selector lever (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 218
Genuine parts ...................................... 23
Glove box .......................................... .197
Google™ Local Search
see also Digital Operator's Man- ual.................................................. 188
H
HANDS-FREE ACCESS .......................... 86
Hazard warning lamps ...................... 102
Head bags
Display message ............................ 170
Head restraints
Adjusting (rear) ................................ 98
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Head-up displayAdjusting the brightness ............... .164
Function/notes ............................ .162
Important safety notes .................. 162
Setting the position ....................... 164
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ................................................. 99
Switching on or off ......................... 162
Switching the display on/off ......... 164
Headlamps
Fogging up ..................................... 102
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist PLUS .... 104
Display message ............................ 165
Switching on/off ........................... 103
Hill start assist .................................. 118
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 139
Deactivating ................................... 139
Function/notes ............................ .138
Home address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .188
Hood
Closing .......................................... .211
Display message ............................ 176
Important safety notes .................. 210
Opening ......................................... 210
Horn ...................................................... 32
Hydroplaning ..................................... 128
I
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 75
Indicator and warning lamps
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS .............................................. 184
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 33 Warning and indicator lamps ........... 34
Instrument cluster lighting ................ 35
Intelligent Light System
Display message ............................ 165
Interior lighting
Automatic control .......................... 105
Emergency lighting ........................ 105
Manual control ............................... 105
Overview ........................................ 105
Reading lamp ................................. 105
iPod ®
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .188
J
Jack
Using ............................................. 263
Jump starting (engine) ......................229
K
Key positions
SmartKey ....................................... 115
Start/Stop button .......................... 115
KEYLESS-GO
Deactivation ..................................... 79
Display message ............................ 165
Locking ............................................ 79
Unlocking ......................................... 79
Kickdown
Driving tips ................................... .121
Manual drive program .................... 122
Knee bag .............................................. 50
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
see Active Lane Keeping Assist
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 63
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 165
Light function, active
Display message ............................ 165
Light sensor (display message) ....... 165
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LightsAdaptive Highbeam Assist PLUS .... 104
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 103
Cornering light function ................ .103
Driving abroad ............................... 102
Hazard warning lamps ................... 102
High beam flasher .......................... 103
High-beam headlamps ................... 103
Light switch ................................... 102
Low-beam headlamps .................... 103
Parking lamps ................................ 103
Setting exterior lighting ................. 102
Standing lamps .............................. 103
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 164
Switching the spotlight on/off ....... 164
Turn signals ................................... 103
see Replacing bulbs
Loading guidelines ............................ 196
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 82
Emergency locking ........................... 83
From inside (central locking but-
ton) ................................................. .82
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Low-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 165
Setting for driving abroad (sym-
metrical) ........................................ 102
Switching on/off .......................... .103
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................. .98
M
M+S tires............................................ 242
Magic Body Control ........................... 140
MAGIC SKY CONTROL ......................... 93
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 217 MBC
see Magic Body Control
mbrace
Call priority ................................... .203
Display message ............................ 165
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 199
Downloading routes ....................... 199
Emergency call .............................. 200
General notes ................................ 199
Geo fencing ................................... 199
Locating a stolen vehicle .............. .199
MB info call button ........................ 202
Remote vehicle locking .................. 199
Roadside Assistance button .......... 201
Search & Send ............................... 199
Self-test ......................................... 199
Speed alert ................................... .199
System .......................................... 199
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 199
Vehicle remote malfunction diag-
nosis .............................................. 199
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 199
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 80
Inserting .......................................... 80
Locking vehicle ................................ 83
Removing ......................................... 80
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 83
Memory card (audio) ......................... 164
Memory function ................................. 99
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
360°camera .................................. 146
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .......... 66
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 153
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 155
Active Parking Assist ..................... 143
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 148
BAS (Brake Assist) ........................... 66
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist PLUS)
with Cross-Traffic Assist .................. 67
Crosswind Assist (vehicles with
MAGIC BODY CONTROL) .............. .140
Crosswind Assist (vehicles with-
out MAGIC BODY CONTROL) ........... 72
Cruise control ................................ 129
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 130
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DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ............... 136 ESP®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 71
General notes ................................ 129
MAGIC BODY CONTROL ................ 140
Night View Assist Plus ................... 150
PARKTRONIC ................................. 142
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 59
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake ............................. 73
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 59
Rear view camera .......................... 144
ROAD SURFACE SCAN .................. 140
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 165
Messages
see Display messages
see Warning and indicator lamps
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 80
MOExtended tires .............................. 221
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 266
Mounting a new wheel ................... 265
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 262
Raising the vehicle ........................ .263
Removing a wheel .......................... 265
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 262
MP3
Operation ....................................... 164
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .188
see separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................ .160
Permanent display ......................... 164
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .. 161
Overview .......................................... 35 Music files
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .188
N
Navigation
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 164
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .188
see separate operating instructions
Night View Assist Plus
Activating/deactivating ................. 151
Cleaning ......................................... 218
Function/notes ............................ .150
Problem (malfunction) ................... 152
Switching automatic activation
on/off ............................................ 164
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 114
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
Odometer .......................................... .164
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
Assistance graphic menu .............. .164
Display messages .......................... 165
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Displaying a service message ........ 216
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 134
Factory settings submenu .............164
Head-up displa y............................. 162
Important safety notes .................. 160
Lighting submenu .......................... 164
Media menu ................................... 164
Menu overview .............................. 164
Message memory .......................... 165
Navigation menu ............................ 164
Operation ....................................... 161
Radio menu ................................... 164
Service menu ................................. 164
Standard display ............................ 164
Video DVD operation ..................... 164
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 27
Important safety notes .................... 26
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operation
Digital Operator's Manua l................ 21
Operator's Manual
Overview .......................................... 24
Vehicle equipment ........................... 24
Outside temperature display ........... 160
Overhead control panel ...................... 38
P
Paint code number............................ 274
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 217
Panic alarm .......................................... 42
Panorama roof ..................................... 91
Parcel net hooks ............................... 197
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 125
Parking brake ................................ 126
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ................................. 99
Rear view camera .......................... 144
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist ..................... 143
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking assistance
see PARKTRONIC Parking brake
Display message ............................ 165
Electric parking brake .................... 126
Parking lamps
Switching on/of f........................... 103
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 143
Driving system ............................... 142
Function/note s............................. 142
Important safety notes .................. 142
Problem (malfunction) ................... 143
Range of the sensors ..................... 142
Warning display ............................. 143
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Indicator lamps ................................ 43
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicatorlamp
Problem (malfunction) ................... 172
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 65
Phone book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 188
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 218
Power locks ......................................... 82
Power washers .................................. 217
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occupant
protection)
Operation ......................................... 59
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake
Activating/deactivating ................. 164
Function/note s................................ 73
Important safety notes .................... 73
Warning lamp ................................. 184
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS)
Operation ......................................... 59
Program selector button .................. 121
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system )......... 76
Immobilizer ...................................... 75
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 23
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 118
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