Changing bulbs
High-beam headlamps .................. .135
Turn signals (front) ......................... 136
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 67
Rear doors ....................................... 68
Children
Restraint systems ............................ 63
Special seat belt retractor .............. .63
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 67
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 64
On the front-passenger seat ............ 66
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 67
Top Tether ...................................... .65
Cigarette lighter ................................ 313
Cleaning Mirror turn signal .......................... .339
Climate control
Automatic climate control (3-
zone) .............................................. 145
Controlling automatically .............. .148
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 147
Defrosting the windows ................. 151
Defrosting the windshield .............. 150
Dual-zone automatic climate con-
trol ................................................. 143
Important safety notes .................. 142
Indicator lamp ................................ 148
Information about using auto-
matic climate control ..................... 146
Information about using dual-zone
automatic climate control .............. 144
Maximum cooling .......................... 151
Overview of systems ..................... .142
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 148
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 152
Rear control panel ......................... 145
Refrigerant ..................................... 418
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 419
Setting the air distribution ............. 149
Setting the airflow ......................... 150
Setting the air vents ..................... .153
Setting the climate mode .............. .148 Setting the temperature ................ 149
Setting the temperature with 3-
zone automatic climate control ..... 149
Setting the temperature with dual- zone automatic climate control ..... 149
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 152
Switching on/off ........................... 146
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 152
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 151
Switching the ZONE function on/
off ................................................. .150
Climate control system
Automatic engine start .................. 162
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 162
Deactivating/activating ................. 162
Important safety notes .................. 161
Introduction ................................... 161
Coat hooks ......................................... 303
Cockpit Overview .......................................... 32
see Instrument cluster
Collapsible spare wheel
Inflating ......................................... 405
see Emergency spare wheel
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS
Activating/deactivating ................. 242
Display message ............................ 255
Operation/notes .............................. 72
COMAND
see separate operating instructions
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 341
Combination switch .......................... 130
Combined cargo cover and net ........301
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 235
Convenience box ............................... 303
Convenience closing feature ............ 101
Convenience opening feature .......... 100
Coolant (engine) Checking the level ......................... 333
Display message ............................ 264
Filling capacity ............................... 418
Important safety notes .................. 417 Index
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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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Top Tether
............................................ 65
Towing away Important safety guidelines ........... 355
Installing the towing eye ................ 356
Removing the towing eye ............... 356
With both axles on the ground ....... 357
With the rear axle raised ................ 357
Towing eye ......................................... 344
Tow-starting Emergency engine starting ............ 358
Important safety notes .................. 355
Transfer case ..................................... 173
Transmission see Automatic transmission
Transmission position display ......... 166
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ...................... 166
Transporting the vehicle .................. 357
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 341
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 235
Trip odometer Calling up ....................................... 235
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 236
Trunk
Emergency release .......................... 98
Important safety notes .................... 91
Locking separately ........................... 97
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 96
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 93
Opening/closing (from outside,
HANDS-FREE ACCESS) .................... 94
Opening/closing (manually from
outside) ............................................ 93
Trunk lid
Display message ............................ 277
Opening dimensions ...................... 419
Trunk load (maximum) ...................... 419
Turn signals Changing bulbs (front) ................... 136
Display message ............................ 261
Switching on/off ........................... 130
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking ....................... 91
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 90 V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........ 311
Vehicle Correct use ...................................... 28
Data acquisition ............................... 29
Display message ............................ 276
Equipment ....................................... 24
Individual settings .......................... 243
Limited Warranty ............................. 28
Loading .......................................... 372
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 91
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 84
Lowering ........................................ 389
Maintenance .................................... 25
Parking for a long period ................ 181
Pulling away ................................... 160
Raising ........................................... 386
Reporting problems ........................ .28
Securing from rolling away ............ 385
Towing away .................................. 355
Transporting .................................. 357
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 91
Unlocking (SmartKey )...................... 84
Vehicle data ................................... 419
Vehicle data ....................................... 419
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 419
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 91
Vehicle identification number see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 410
Vehicle level AIRMATIC ...................................... 202
Vehicle level (display message) ....... 268
Vehicle maintenance see ASSYST PLUS
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 344
Video Operating the DVD ......................... 239
VIN ...................................................... 410 Index
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Warning and indicator lamps
Function Page
0043
00E5
ESP® 283
0074
SPORT handling
mode in AMG vehicles 284
0044
00BA
Distance warning 289
0087
00BB
ESP®
OFF 283
0085
0027
Brakes (USA only) 281
0083
003E003D
Turn signals 130
0084
004D
Brakes (Canada only) 281
006B
0025
ABS 282
006C
0075
Restraint system 42
006D
00B9
Check Engine 286
006E
0077
Tire pressure monitor 290 Function Page
006F
00E9
Seat belt 280
0070
0028
Diesel engine: pre-
glow 160
00E5
ESP®
in AMG vehicles 284
0071
00AC
Coolant 287
0072
0057
High-beam head-
lamps 130
0073
0058
Low-beam head-
lamps 129
0074
0060
Parking lamps 130
0075
005E
This lamp has no func-
tion 0076
00B6
Reserve fuel 28634
Instrument clusterAt a glance
The SmartKey centrally locks/unlocks:
R the doors
R the trunk lid/tailgate
R the fuel filler flap
The turn signals flash once when unlocking
and three times when locking.
You can also set an audible signal to confirm that the vehicle has been locked. The audible
signal can be activated and deactivated using the on-board computer (Y page 246).
When it is dark, the surround lighting also
comes on if it is activated in the on-board
computer (Y page 245). KEYLESS-GO
General notes Bear in mind that the engine can be started by
any of the vehicle occupants if there is a KEY- LESS-GO key in the vehicle.
Locking/unlocking centrally You can start, lock or unlock the vehicle using
KEYLESS-GO. To do this, you only need carry
the SmartKey with you. You can combine the functions of KEYLESS-GO with those of a con-
ventional SmartKey. Unlock the vehicle by
using KEYLESS-GO, for instance, and lock it
using the 0037button on the SmartKey.
When locking or unlocking with KEYLESS-GO,
the distance between the SmartKey and the
corresponding door handle must not be
greater than 3 ft (1 m).
A check which periodically establishes a radio
connection between the vehicle and the
SmartKey determines whether a valid Smart- Key is in the vehicle. This occurs, for example:
R when the external door handles are
touched
R when starting the engine
R while the vehicle is in motion X
To unlock the vehicle: touch the inner
surface of the door handle.
X To lock the vehicle: touch sensor sur-
face 0043.
X Convenience closing feature: touch
recessed sensor surface 0044for an exten-
ded period.
Further information on the convenience
closing feature (Y page 101).
X To unlock the trunk lid/tailgate: pull the
handle on the trunk lid/tailgate.
The vehicle only unlocks the trunk lid/tail-
gate. Changing the settings of the locking
system
You can change the settings of the locking
system. This means that only the driver's door
and the fuel filler flap are unlocked when the
vehicle is unlocked. This is useful if you fre-
quently travel on your own.
X To change the setting: press and hold
down the 0036and0037 buttons on the
SmartKey simultaneously for approx-
imately six seconds until the battery check
lamp flashes twice (Y page 87).
i If the setting of the locking system is
changed within the signal range of the vehi- cle, pressing the 0037or0036 button:
R locks or
R unlocks the vehicle SmartKey
85Opening and closing Z
Rear fog lamp
The rear fog lamp improves visibility of your
vehicle for the traffic behind in the event of
thick fog. Please take note of the country-
specific regulations for the use of rear fog
lamps.
X To switch on the rear fog lamps: turn the
SmartKey in the ignition lock to position 2
or start the engine.
X Turn the light switch to 0058or0058.
X Press the 005Ebutton.
The yellow 005Eindicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
X To switch off the rear fog lamp: press the
005E button.
The yellow 005Eindicator lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out.
Parking lamps ! If the battery has been excessively dis-
charged, the parking lamps or standing
lamps are automatically switched off to
enable the next engine start. Always park
your vehicle safely and sufficiently lit
according to legal standards. Avoid the
continuous use of the 0060parking lamps
for several hours. If possible, switch on the
0064 right or the 0063left standing lamp.
X To switch on: turn the light switch to 0060.
The green 0060indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up.
Standing lamps
Switching on the standing lamps ensures the
corresponding side of the vehicle is illumina-
ted.
X To switch on the standing lamps: the
SmartKey is not in the ignition lock or it is in position 0.
X Turn the light switch to 0063(left-hand side
of the vehicle) or 0064(right-hand side of
the vehicle). Combination switch
Turn signal 0043
High-beam headlamps
0044 Turn signal, right
0087 High-beam flasher
0085 Turn signal, left
X To indicate briefly: press the combination
switch briefly to the pressure point in the
direction of arrow 0044or0085.
The corresponding turn signal flashes three
times.
X To indicate: press the combination switch
beyond the pressure point in the direction
of arrow 0044or0085.
High-beam headlamps X
To switch on the high-beam headlamps:
turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to
position 2or start the engine.
X Turn the light switch to 0058or0058.
X Press the combination switch beyond the
pressure point in the direction of arrow 0043.
In the 0058position, the high-beam head-
lamps are only switched on when it is dark
and the engine is running.
The blue 0057indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up when the high-beam headlamps are switched on.
X To switch off the high-beam head-
lamps: move the combination switch back
to its normal position.
The blue 0057indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster goes out. 130
Exterior lightingLights and windshield wipers
i
Vehicles with Adaptive Highbeam Assist:
when Adaptive Highbeam Assist is active, it controls activation of the high-beam head-
lamps (Y page 132).
High-beam flasher X
To switch on: turn the SmartKey in the
ignition lock to position 1or 2, or start the
engine.
X Pull the combination switch in the direction
of arrow 0087. Hazard warning lamps
X
To switch on the hazard warning lamps:
press button 0043.
All turn signals flash. If you now switch on a turn signal using the combination switch,
only the turn signal lamp on the corre-
sponding side of the vehicle will flash.
X To switch off the hazard warning lamps:
press button 0043.
The hazard warning lamps automatically
switch on if:
R an air bag is deployed or
R the vehicle decelerates rapidly from a
speed of above 45 mph (70 km/h) and
comes to a standstill
The hazard warning lamps switch off auto-
matically if the vehicle reaches a speed of
above 6 mph (10 km/h) again after a full
brake application. i
The hazard warning lamps still operate if
the ignition is switched off. Cornering light function
The cornering light function improves the illu-
mination of the road over a wide angle in the direction you are turning, enabling better vis-
ibility in tight bends, for example. It can only
be activated when the low-beam headlamps
are switched on.
Active:
R if you are driving at speeds below 25 mph
(40 km/h) and switch on the turn signal or
turn the steering wheel
R if you are driving at speeds between
25 mph (40 km/h) and 45 mph (70 km/h)
and turn the steering wheel
The cornering lamp may remain lit for a short
time, but is automatically switched off after
no more than three minutes. Exterior lighting
131Lights and windshield wipers Z