
1, 2, 3 ...
12 V socket see Sockets A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 172
Function/notes ................................ 54
Warning lamp .................................1 97
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 48
Activating media mode
General notes ................................ 215
Activating/deactivating air-recir-
culation mode ...................................... 99
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................... 96
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 60
Adaptive Brake Assist
Display message ............................ 172
Function/notes ................................ 56
Adaptive brake lights .......................... 57
Adaptive Damping System
Function/notes ............................ .140
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 182
Function/notes ................................ 90
Switching on/off .............................. 91
Additional speedometer ................... 166
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 279
Address book
See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 205
Adjusting lumbar support .................. 80
Adjusting the volume
Multimedia system ........................ 206
Air conditioning
General notes .................................. 95
Air pressure
see Tyre pressure
Air vents
Important safety notes .................. 100
Setting .......................................... .100
Setting the side air vents .............. .100
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control Airbag
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivatio n .......................... 41
Introduction ..................................... 38
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 35
Airbags
Display message ............................ 180
Front airbag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 40
Important safety guidelines ............. 39
Kneebag .......................................... .40
Sidebag ............................................ 40
Triggering ......................................... 46
Windowbag ...................................... 41
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 60
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 60
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 60
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
AMG
E-SELECT lever .............................. 109
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 167
Performance Seat ............................ 80
RIDE CONTROL sports suspen-
sion ................................................ 140
SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-gear sport
transmission .................................. 109
AMG ceramic brakes ......................... 124
AMG high-performance and
ceramic brakes .................................. 124
AMG sports exhaust system ............ 106
Anti-glare film .................................... 231
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Aquaplaning ....................................... 125
Ashtray ............................................... 221
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 163
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 164
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........ 237 4
Index

Hiding a service message .............. 237
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 237
Service message ............................ 236
Special service requirements ......... 237
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 60
Function ........................................... 60
Switching off the alarm .................... 60
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 165
Display messag e............................ 185
Function/note s............................. 147
Authorised workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 182
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 106
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 105
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation system
Operation ......................................... 42
Problems ......................................... 45
System self-test ............................... 44
Automatic headlamp mode ................ 88
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 112
Automatic drive program ............... 114
Changing gear ............................... 112
Display message ............................ 190
Double-clutch function .................. 112
Drive program display .................... 111
Driving tips .................................... 112
Emergency running mode .............. 117
Gliding mod e................................. 112
Kickdown ....................................... 112
Manual drive progra m.................... 114
Manual mod e................................. 115
Oil temperature (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 167
Overview ........................................ 109
Problem (fault) ............................... 117
Pulling away ................................... 104
Rocking the vehicle free ................ 112
Starting the engine ........................ 104 Steering wheel gearshift paddle
s... 113
Transmission position display ........ 111
Transmission positions .................. 111
Automatic transmission emer-
gency running mode ......................... 117 B
Back button ....................................... 206
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 54
Battery (key)
Checking .......................................... 66
Important safety notes .................... 66
Replacing ......................................... 66
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 252
Display message ............................ 184
Important safety notes .................. 250
Jump starting ................................. 253
Belt
see Seat belts
Belt tensioner
Activation ......................................... 46
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 165
Display message ............................ 186
Notes/function .............................. 151
Bluetooth ®
Connecting a different mobile
phone ............................................ 212
Searching for a mobile phone ........ 211
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 205
Telephony ...................................... 211
Bonnet
Closing ........................................... 233
Display message ............................ 192
Important safety notes .................. 232
Opening ......................................... 232
Boot load (maximum) ........................ 281
Boot separator ................................... 218
Brake
EBD .................................................. 60
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 176
Notes ............................................. 279 Index
5

Driving tips
AMG high-performance and
ceramic brakes .............................. 124
Aquaplanin g .................................. .125
Automatic transmission ................. 112
Brakes .......................................... .123
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 136
Downhill gradient ........................... 123
Driving abroad ................................. 88
Driving in winter ............................ .125
Driving on flooded roads ................ 125
Driving on wet roads ..................... .125
Fuel ................................................ 123
General .......................................... 123
Icy road surfaces ........................... 125
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 124
New brake disks ............................ 124
New brake pads/linings ................ 124
Running-in tips ............................... 101
Snow chains .................................. 263
Subjecting brakes to a load ........... 123
Symmetrical dipped bea m............... 88
The first 1500 km .......................... 101
Wet road surface ........................... 124
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 162
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 205
DYNAMIC SELECT controller ............ 108E
E-SELECT lever ................................... 109
EASY-ENTRY feature
Function/note s................................ 83
EASY-EXIT feature
Function/note s................................ 83
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 174
Function/note s................................ 60
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 105
Climate control
(THERMOTRONIC )............................ 96
Deactivating/activating ................. 106
General information ....................... 105
Important safety notes .................. 105 Introduction ................................... 105
Electromagnetic compatibility
Declaration of conformity ................ 24
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 48
Emergency key
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 70
Emergency key element
Function/note s................................ 65
General notes .................................. 65
Inserting .......................................... 66
Locking vehicle ................................ 70
Removing ......................................... 65
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 70
Emergency spare wheel
General notes ................................ 273
Important safety notes .................. 273
Inflating the collapsible spare
wheel ............................................. 274
Removing ....................................... 273
Technical data ............................... 273
Emergency unlocking
Tailgate ............................................ 73
Vehicle ............................................. 70
Engine
Display message ............................ 183
ECO start/stop function ................ 105
Engine number ............................... 277
Jump-starting ................................. 253
Running irregularly ......................... 107
Starting problems .......................... 107
Starting the engine with the key .... 104
Starting with the Start/Stop but-
ton ................................................. 104
Stopping ........................................ 120
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 259
Warning lamp (engine diagnos-
tics) ............................................... 200
Engine electronics
Notes ............................................. 275
Problem (fault) ............................... 107
Engine oil
Additives ........................................ 279
Checking the oil level ..................... 233 Index
9

Restraint system introduction .......... 34
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 35
Seat belts ........................................ 36
Odometer .......................................... .157
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 167
Assistance graphic menu .............. .163
Assistance menu ........................... 164
Display messages .......................... 170
Displaying a service message ....... .237
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 136
Factory settings ............................ .166
G-Meter ......................................... 167
Important safety notes .................. 155
Instrument cluster menu .............. .165
Media menu ................................... 161
Menu overview .............................. 157
Message memory .......................... 171
Navigation menu ............................ 159
Operating video DVD ..................... 162
Operation ....................................... 156
RACETIMER ................................... 168
Radio menu ................................... 160
Service menu ................................. 164
Settings menu ............................... 164
Standard displa y............................ 157
Telephone menu ............................ 162
Trip menu ...................................... 157
Vehicle menu ................................. 166
Operating instructions
Vehicle equipment ........................... 23
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 24
Important safety note ...................... 23
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operation
Digital Owner's Manua l.................... 21
Outside temperature display ........... 155
Overhead control panel ...................... 32
Owner's Manual
Overview .......................................... 23 P
Paint code .......................................... 276 Paintwork (cleaning instructions)
... 239
Panic alarm .......................................... 34
Panorama roof ..................................... 77
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 119
Parking brake ................................ 121
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ................................. 86
Reversing camera .......................... 144
Switching off the engine ................ 120
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Applying automaticall y................... 121
Applying or releasing manually ...... 121
Display message ............................ 174
Electric parking brake .................... 121
Emergency braking ........................ 122
General information ....................... 121
Releasing automaticall y................. 122
Warning lamp ................................. 199
Parking lamps
Display message ............................ 182
Switching on/of f.............................. 89
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 143
Driving system ............................... 141
Function/note s............................. 141
Important safety notes .................. 141
Problem (fault) ............................... 143
Sensor rang e................................. 141
Warning display ............................. 142
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Display message ............................ 180
Indicator lamps ................................ 35
Problems (malfunctions) ................ 180
Petrol .................................................. 278
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 53
Phone book
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 205
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 242
Power windows
see Side windows 14
Index

Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
instructions)
...................................... 243
Route guidance
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 205 S
Safety Children in the vehicle ..................... 49
see Occupant safety
see Operating safety
Safety net ........................................... 219
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
SD card
Inserting/removing ........................ 215
SD memory card
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 205
Selecting ........................................ 161
Seat
Adjusting (Performance Seat) .......... 80
Seat belt
Correct usage .................................. 37
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ......................... 38
Cleaning ......................................... 243
Fastening ......................................... 38
Important safety guidelines ............. 36
Introduction ..................................... 36
Releasing ......................................... 38
Warning lamp ................................. 195
Warning lamp (function) ................... 38
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 80
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 79
Adjusting lumbar support ................ 80
Adjusting the head restraint ............ 80
Cleaning the cover ......................... 243
Correct driver's seat position ........... 78
Important safety notes .................... 78
Seat heating problem ...................... 82
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ................................................. 87
Switching seat heating on/of f......... 81
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 243
Positions ........................................ 109 Sensors (cleaning instructions)
....... 241
Service
see ASSYST PLUS
Service Centre
see Qualified specialist workshop
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 164
Service message
see ASSYST PLUS
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 279
Coolant (engine) ............................ 280
Engine oil ....................................... 279
Fuel ................................................ 277
Important safety notes .................. 277
Washer fluid ................................... 280
Setting the date/time format
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 205
Setting the language
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 205
Setting the time
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 205
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 166
On-board compute r....................... 164
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 168
Side lamps
Switching on/of f.............................. 89
Side windows
Convenience closing ........................ 75
Convenience opening ...................... 75
Important safety notes .................... 74
Opening/closing .............................. 74
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 76
Resetting ......................................... 75
Reversing feature ............................. 74
Sidebag ................................................ 40
SIM card
Inserting ........................................ 213
SMS
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 205
Snow chains ...................................... 263
Socket
Luggage compartment ................... 222
Sockets
Centre console .............................. 222
General notes ................................ 222 16
Index

Connecting a Mobile phone (gen-
eral information) ............................ 211
Display message ............................ 193
Introduction ..................................
.162
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 162
Number from the phone book ....... .163
Redialling ....................................... 163
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 163
See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 205
Switching between mobile
phones .......................................... .212
Telephone compartment ................ 218
Telephone module with Bluetooth ®
(SAP profile) Activating and connecting the
module .......................................... .213
Charging a mobile phone .............. .215
Connecting the mobile phone ....... .214
Connecting the module via a USB
cable .............................................. 213
Data modem mode ........................ 214
Installing the module ..................... 213
Introduction ................................... 212
Saving/deleting the PIN for the
SIM card ........................................ 214
Settings ......................................... 214
SIM card mode .............................. 213
Text messages ............................... 215
Transferring the phone book .......... 214
Temperature
Coolant (display in the instrument
cluster) .......................................... 155
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 167
Outside temperature ..................... .155
Setting (climate control) .................. 97
Transmission oil (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 167
TEMPOMAT
Function/notes ............................ .126
Text messages
Telephone module with Blue-
tooth ®
(SAP profile) ....................... 215
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 168
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 247
Important safety notes .................. 247
Storage location ............................ 246
Tyre pressure not reached ............. 249 Tyre pressure reached ................... 249
Total distance recorder .................... 157
Touchpad
Changing the station/music
track .............................................. 208
Character suggestions ................... 207
Deleting characters ....................... 207
Entering a space ............................ 207
Entering characters ....................... 207
Gesture control .............................. 206
Handwriting recognition ................ 207
Operating the touchpad ................. 206
Overview ........................................ 206
Quick access for audio .................. 208
Switching ....................................... 206
Switching input line ....................... 207
Tow-away protection
Activating ......................................... 61
Deactivating ..................................... 61
Function .......................................... .61
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 259
Towing
Important safety notes .................. 256
Transporting the vehicle ................ 258
Towing away
Fitting the towing eye .................... 257
Removing the towing eye ............... 258
With both axles on the ground ....... 258
Towing eye ......................................... 246
Traffic Sign Assist
Activating/deactivating the warn-ing function .................................... 164
Display message ............................ 186
Function/note s............................. 148
Important safety notes .................. 149
Instrument cluster display ............. 149
Trailer towing
Lights display message .................. 182
Transmission
Driving tips .................................... 112
Selector lever ................................ 109
see Automatic transmission
Transmission position display ......... 111
Transmission positions .................... 111
Transporting the vehicle .................. 25818
Index

Key
Important safety notes
United Kingdom only: G
WARNING
When the double locks are activated, the
doors can no longer be opened from the
inside. People in the vehicle can no longer get out, e.g. in hazardous situations. There is a
risk of injury.
Therefore, do not leave any people unsuper-
vised in the vehicle, particularly children, eld-
erly people or people in need of special assis-
tance. Do not activate the double lock when
people are in the vehicle.
If the vehicle has been locked from the outside, the double lock function is activated as stand-
ard. It is then not possible to open the doors
from inside the vehicle. You can deactivate the
double lock function by deactivating the interior
motion sensor (Y page 62). The doors can then
be opened from the inside after the vehicle has
been locked from the outside. The anti-theft
alarm system is triggered if the door is opened
from the inside. Switch off the alarm
(Y page 60).
All countries: G
WARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle, they can:
R open doors and endanger other persons or
road users
R climb out and be injured by the traffic
R operate vehicle equipment and, for exam-
ple, trap themselves.
Children could also set the vehicle in motion, for example by:
R releasing the parking brake
R shifting the automatic transmission out of
park position P
R starting the engine.
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the key
with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave children unattended in the vehicle. Always
keep the key out of reach of children.
G
WARNING
If you attach heavy or large objects to the key, the key could be unintentionally turned in the
ignition lock. This could cause the engine to
be switched off. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not attach any heavy or large objects to the
key. Remove any bulky keyrings before insert-
ing the key into the ignition lock.
! Keep the key away from strong magnetic
fields. Otherwise, the remote control function could be affected.
Strong magnetic fields can occur in the vicin-
ity of powerful electrical installations.
Do not keep the key: R with electronic devices, e.g. a mobile phone
or another key
R with metallic objects, e.g. coins or metal foil
R inside metallic objects, e.g. a metal case
This can impair the key's function.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO start function: do
not keep the key on the luggage compartment
cover or in the luggage compartment. Other-
wise, the key may not be detected, e.g. when
starting the engine using the Start/Stop button.
A check that periodically establishes a radio
connection between the vehicle and the key
determines whether a valid key is in or in the
direct vicinity of the vehicle. This occurs, for
example:
R during engine start
R during driving
R when using HANDS-FREE ACCESS
R when the external door handles are touched
R during convenience closing Key
63Opening and closing Z

X
Insert the emergency key element into open-
ing :in the protective cap.
X Pull and hold the door handle.
X Pull the protective cap on the emergency key
as straight as possible away from the vehicle until it releases.
X Release the door handle. X
To unlock: turn the emergency key element
anti-clockwise as far as it will go to position
1.
X To lock: turn the emergency key element
clockwise as far as it will go to position 1.
Right-hand-drive vehicles: turn the emer-
gency key element in the opposite direction in
each case.
If you use the emergency key element to unlock
and open the driver's door, the anti-theft alarm
system will be triggered. Switch off the alarm
(Y page 60). Luggage compartment
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. If the tailgate is open when the engine is running, particu-
larly if the vehicle is moving, exhaust fumes
could enter the passenger compartment.
There is a risk of poisoning.
Turn off the engine before opening the tail-
gate. Never drive with the tailgate open. G
WARNING
If objects, luggage or loads are not secured or not secured sufficiently, they could slip, tip
over or be flung around and thereby hit vehicle
occupants. There is a risk of injury, especially when braking or abruptly changing directions.
Always store objects so that they cannot be
flung around. Secure objects, luggage or
loads against slipping or tipping before the
journey.
! The tailgate swings upwards and out when
opening. Therefore, make sure that there is
sufficient space above the tailgate.
The opening dimensions of the tailgate can be
found in the "Vehicle data" section
(Y page 281).
If the rear spoiler has been extended manually,
the height when opened is higher by this
amount. If in doubt, retract the rear spoiler again manually before opening the tailgate
(Y page 224).
You can switch the luggage compartment light-
ing on and off manually on the overhead control
panel (Y page 91).
Do not leave the key in the luggage compart-
ment. You could otherwise lock yourself out.
Stow luggage or loads preferably in the luggage compartment. Observe the loading guidelines
(Y page 217). Luggage compartment
71Opening and closing Z