Head restraints
Adjusting ....................................... 112
Adjusting (angle) ............................ 113
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 113
Adjusting (rear) .............................. 113
Installing/removing (rear) .............. 114
Luxury ............................................ 113
see NECK-PRO head restraints
see NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 132
Changing bulbs .............................. 135
Display message ............................ 262
Switching on/off ........................... 130
Hill start assist .................................. 161
HOLD function Activating ....................................... 200
Deactivating ................................... 200
Display message ............................ 269
Function/notes ............................. 200
Hood
Closing ........................................... 331
Display message ............................ 277
Important safety notes .................. 330
Opening ........................................ .330
Horn ...................................................... 32
Hydroplaning ..................................... 185 I
Ignition lock see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 80
Indicator and warning lamps COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS .............................................. 289
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Insect protection on the radiator .... 331
Instrument cluster Overview .......................................... 33
Settings ......................................... 243
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 34 Instrument cluster lighting
.............. 244
Interior lighting Automatic control .......................... 134
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 245
Emergency lighting ........................ 134
Manual control ............................... 134
Overview ........................................ 133
Reading lamp ................................. 133
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 244
Setting the brightness of the dis-
play/switch (on-board computer) .. 244
Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer) ......... 245 J
Jack Storage location ............................ 344
Using ............................................. 386
Jump starting (engine) ......................353 K
KEYLESS-GO Convenience closing feature .......... 101
Display message ............................ 278
Locking ............................................ 85
Removing the Start/Stop button ... 159
Start/Stop button .......................... 158
Starting the engine ........................ 160
Unlocking ......................................... 85
Key positions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 158
SmartKey ....................................... 157
Kickdown
Driving tips ................................... .169
Manual drive program .................... 172
Knee bag .............................................. 50 12
Index
L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................ .242
Display message ............................ 269
Function/informatio n.................... 222
Lane Tracking package ..................... 220
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 248
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 64
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 262
Light function, active Display message ............................ 263
Lights
Activating/deactivating the inte-
rior lighting delayed switch-off ....... 245
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 132
Automatic headlamp mod e............ 129
Cornering light function ................. 131
Driving abroad ............................... 128
Hazard warning lamps ................... 131
High beam flashe r.......................... 131
High-beam headlamp s................... 130
Light switch ................................... 128
Low-beam headlamp s.................... 129
Parking lamps ................................ 130
Rear fog lamp ................................ 130
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 244
Setting the brightness of the dis-
play/switch (on-board computer) .. 244
Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer) ......... 245
Standing lamps .............................. 130
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 244
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 245 Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) .......... 245
Turn signals ................................... 130
see Interior lighting
see Replacing bulbs
Light sensor (display message) ....... 263
Loading guidelines ............................ 292
Locking see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 90
Emergency locking ........................... 91
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 90
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 246
Low-beam headlamps Display message ............................ 261
Setting for driving abroad (sym-
metrical) ........................................ 128
Switching on/of f........................... 129
Luggage holder (EASY-PACK load-
securing kit) ....................................... 305
Lumbar support Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 115
Luxury head restraints ..................... 113 M
M+S tires ............................................ 364
Malfunction message see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 338
mbrace Call priority .................................... 320
Display message ............................ 255
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 320
Downloading routes ....................... 323
Emergency call .............................. 317
General notes ................................ 316
Geo fencing ................................... 324
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 322 Index
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Occupant Classification System
(OCS) Conditions ....................................... 52
Faults ............................................... 56
Operation ......................................... 52
System self-test ...............................54
Occupant safety
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent .................................................61
Children in the vehicle .................... .62
Important safety notes .................... 43
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 68
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 60
OCS
Conditions ....................................... 52
Faults ............................................... 56
Operation .........................................52
System self-test ............................... 54
Odometer ........................................... 235
Oil see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 247
Assistance menu ........................... 240
Audio menu ................................... 238
Convenience submenu .................. 246
Displaying a service message ........ 335
Display messages .......................... 251
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 195
Factory settings submenu ............. 247
Important safety notes .................. 232
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 243
Lighting submenu .......................... 244
Menu overview .............................. 235
Message memory .......................... 251
Navigation menu ............................ 237
Operation ....................................... 233
RACETIMER ................................... 248
Service menu ................................. 243
Settings menu ............................... 243
Standard display ............................ 235
Telephone menu ............................ 239
Trip menu ...................................... 235
Vehicle submenu ........................... 246
Video DVD operation ..................... 239 Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 27
Important safety notes .................... 26
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment ........................... 24
Outside temperature display ........... 233
Overhead control panel ...................... 39
Override feature Rear side window s........................... 68 P
Paint code number ............................ 410
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 338
Panic alarm .......................................... 42
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
Important safety notes .................. 103
Opening/closing ............................ 105
Opening/closing the roller sun-
blind ............................................... 106
Problem (malfunction) ................... 108
Resetting ....................................... 106
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 179
Parking brake ................................ 180
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 124
Rear view camera .......................... 214
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist ..................... 209
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking assistance
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 254
Notes/function .............................. 180
Warning lamp ................................. 281
Parking lamps
Switching on/of f........................... 130
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 208
Driving system ............................... 206 Index
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Function/notes ............................. 206
Important safety notes .................. 206
Problem (malfunction) ................... 209
Range of the sensors ..................... 206
Warning display ............................. 207
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
Indicator lamp .................................. 43
Problems (malfunction) .................. 260
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 68
Plastic hooks ..................................... 300
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 341
Power washers .................................. 337
Power windows see Side windows
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occupant
protection) Display messag e............................ 255
Operation ......................................... 60
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake
Activating/deactivating ................. 241
Display message ............................ 256
Function/note s................................ 78
Important safety notes .................... 78
Warning lamp ................................. 289
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) Operation ......................................... 61
Program selector button .................. 169
Protection against theft ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 81
Immobilizer ...................................... 80
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 23
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 160
General notes ................................ 160 Q
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 27R
RACE START (AMG vehicles) ............. 201
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 248
Radiator cover ................................... 331 Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 238
see separate operating instructions
Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 27
Reading lamp ..................................... 133
Rear compartment Setting the airflow ......................... 150
Setting the air vents ...................... 154
Setting the temperature ................ 149
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 262
Switching on/of f........................... 130
Rear seats
Display message ............................ 277
Folding the backrest forwards/
back ............................................... 297
Rear sill protector ............................. 307
Rear view camera Cleaning instructions ..................... 340
Function/note s............................. 214
Switching on/of f........................... 214
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) ........................ 122
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 124
Rear window blind ............................ 312
Rear window defroster Problem (malfunction) ................... 152
Switching on/of f........................... 151
Rear window wiper
Replacing the wiper blad e.............. 138
Switching on/of f........................... 137
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem)
Important safety notes .................. 418
Refueling
Fuel gaug e....................................... 33
Important safety notes .................. 173
Refueling process .......................... 174
see Fuel
Remote control
Garage door opener ....................... 324
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 325 16
Index
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes .................. 134
Overview of bulb types .................. 135
Reporting safety defects .................... 28
Reserve (fuel tank) see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display messag e............................ 267
Warning lamp ................................. 286
see Fuel
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 152
Restraint system Display message ............................ 257
Introduction ..................................... 42
Warning lamp ................................. 285
Warning lamp (function) ................... 43
Reverse gear
Engaging (automatic transmis-
sion) ............................................... 165
Reversing feature
Panorama sliding sunroof .............. 104
Roller sunblind s............................. 106
Side windows ................................... 99
Sliding sunroof ............................... 104
Trunk lid/tailgate ............................. 92
Reversing lamps (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 262
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 25
Roller sunblind Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel .................................. 105
Rear side window s......................... 311
Rear window .................................. 312
Roof carrier ........................................ 308
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 342
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 419S
Safety Children in the vehicle ..................... 62
Child restraint systems .................... 63
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 52
Safety system
see Driving safety systems Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ......................... 47
Adjusting the height ......................... 46
center rear-compartment sea t......... 47
Cleaning ......................................... 342
Correct usage .................................. 45
Fastening ......................................... 46
Important safety guidelines ............. 44
Introduction ..................................... 44
Releasing ......................................... 47
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ...................... 246
Warning lamp ................................. 280
Warning lamp (function) ................... 48
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 112
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 115
Adjusting the active multicontour
seat ............................................... 114
Adjusting the head restraint .......... 112
Cleaning the cover ......................... 341
Correct driver's seat position ........ 110
Folding the backrest (rear com-
partment) forwards/back .............. 299
Important safety notes .................. 111
Overview ........................................ 111
Seat heating problem .................... 118
Seat ventilation problem ................ 119
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 125
Switching seat heating on/of f....... 117
Switching seat ventilation on/of f.. 118
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 341
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 340
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 243
Service products Brake fluid ..................................... 416
Coolant (engine) ............................ 417
DEF special additives ..................... 415
Engine oil ....................................... 415
Fuel ................................................ 412
Important safety notes .................. 411 Index
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Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) .............................................. .418
Washer fluid ................................... 418
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 247
On-board computer ....................... 243
Setting the air distribution ...............149
Setting the airflow ............................ 150
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 248
Side impact air bag .............................50
Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 263
Side windows Cleaning ......................................... 339
Convenience closing feature ..........1 01
Convenience opening feature ....... .100
Important safety information ........... 99
Opening/closing ............................ 100
Problem (malfunction) ................... 103
Resetting ....................................... 102
Skibag ................................................ 295
Sliding sunroof Important safety notes .................. 103
Opening/closing ............................ 104
Problem (malfunction) ................... 108
Resetting ....................................... 105
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 87
Changing the programming ............. 85
Checking the battery ....................... 87
Convenience closing feature .......... 101
Convenience opening feature ....... .100
Display message ............................ 278
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 84
Important safety notes .................... 84
Loss ................................................. 88
Mechanical key ................................ 86
Overview .......................................... 84
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 157
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 88
Starting the engine ........................ 160
Snow chains ...................................... 365
Sockets Center console .............................. 314
General notes ................................ 314 Luggage compartment ................... 314
Rear compartment ......................... 314
Spare wheel
Stowing .......................................... 405
Specialist workshop ............................ 27
Special seat belt retractor .................. 63
Speed, controlling see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 236
In the Instrument cluster ................. 33
Segments ...................................... 233
Selecting the unit of measure-
ment .............................................. 243
see Instrument cluster
SPORT handling mode
Activating/deactivating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 76
Warning lamp ................................. 284
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 262
Switching on/off ........................... 130
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 159
STEER CONTROL .................................. 80
Steering (display message) .............. 277
Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot
(DISTRONIC PLUS)
Activating/deactivating ................. 242
Display message ............................ 272
Steering assistant STEER CON-
TROL see STEER CONTROL
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 119
Button overview ............................... 35
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 233
Cleaning ......................................... 341
Important safety notes .................. 119
Paddle shifters ............................... 170
Steering wheel heating .................. 120
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 125
Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction) ................... 121
Switching on/off ........................... 120 18
Index
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 369
Checking manuall y........................ 369
Display message ............................ 274
Important safety notes .................. 369
Maximum ....................................... 368
Notes ............................................. 367
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 348
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 348
Recommended ............................... 366
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 371
Function/note s............................. 369
General notes ................................ 369
Important safety notes .................. 369
Radio type approval for the tire
pressure monitor ........................... 372
Restarting ...................................... 371
Warning lamp ................................. 290
Warning message .......................... 371
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 383
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 382
Bar (definition) ............................... 381
Changing a whee l.......................... 384
Characteristics .............................. 381
Checking ........................................ 363
Curb weight (definition) ................. 383
Definition of terms ......................... 381
Direction of rotation ...................... 384
Display message ............................ 274
Distribution of the vehicle occu-
pants (definition) ............................ 384
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 381
DOT (Department of Transporta-
tion) (definition) ............................. 382
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 382
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def-
inition) ........................................... 382
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-
ing) (definition) .............................. 382
Important safety notes .................. 362
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 382 Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 382
Labeling (overview) ........................ 378
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 383
Load index ..................................... 380
Load index (definition) ................... 382
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 382
Maximum load on a tire (defini-
tion) ............................................... 383
Maximum permissible tire pres-
sure (definition) ............................. 383
Maximum tire load ......................... 380
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 383
MOExtended tire s.......................... 364
Optional equipment weight (defi-
nition) ............................................ 383
PSI (pounds per square inch) (def-
inition) ........................................... 383
Replacing ....................................... 384
Service life ..................................... 364
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 383
Speed rating (definition) ................ 382
Storing ........................................... 384
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 381
Temperature .................................. 377
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 383
Tire bead (definition) ...................... 383
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 383
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 382
Tire size (data) ............................... 389
Tire size designation, load-bearing capacity, speed rating .................... 378
Tire tread ....................................... 363
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 383
Total load limit (definition) ............. 384
Traction ......................................... 377
Traction (definition) ....................... 383
Tread wear ..................................... 377
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 376
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 382
Wear indicator (definition) ............. 383
Wheel and tire combination ........... 391
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 382
see Flat tire 20
Index
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Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 282
Brakes .......................................... .281
Check Engine ................................. 286
Coolant .......................................... 287
Distance warning ........................... 289
ESP ®
.............................................. 283
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 284
Overview .......................................... 34
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF .............. .43
Reserve fuel .................................. .286
Restraint system ............................ 285
Seat belt ........................................ 280
SPORT handling mode ................... 284
Tire pressure monitor .................... 290
Warranty .............................................. 24
Washer fluid Display message ............................ 278
Wheel and tire combination
see Tires
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 389
Wheel chock ...................................... 385
Wheels Changing a wheel .......................... 384
Checking ........................................ 363
Cleaning ......................................... 338
Cleaning (warning) ......................... 384
Emergency spare wheel ................. 404
Important safety notes .................. 362
Interchanging/changing ................ 384
Mounting a new wheel ................... 388
Mounting a wheel .......................... 385
Removing a wheel .......................... 388
Storing .......................................... .384
Tightening torque ........................... 389
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 389
Window curtain air bag
Operation ......................................... 51
Windows
see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 150
Windshield washer fluid
see Windshield washer system Windshield washer system
Adding washer fluid ....................... 334
Notes ............................................. 418
Windshield wipers
Problem (malfunction) ................... 139
Rear window wiper ........................ 137
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 137
Switching on/off ........................... 136
Winter driving
Important safety notes .................. 364
Slippery road surfaces ................... 186
Snow chains .................................. 365
Winter operation
Radiator cover ............................... 331
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 364
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 339
Important safety notes .................. 137
Replacing (rear window) ................ 138
Replacing (windshield )................... 137
Wooden trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 341
Workshop see Qualified specialist workshop Z
ZONE function Switching on/of f........................... 150 22
Index