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Before you drive off for the first time, read this
Owner's Manual carefully and familiarise your-
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Breakdown assistance
.....................244
Where will I find...? .............................. 244
Flat tyre ............................................... 247
Battery (vehicle) .................................. 250
Jump-starting ....................................... 253
Towing away and tow-starting ............. 256
Fuses ................................................... 259 Wheels and tyres
.............................. 261
Important safety notes ........................ 261
Operation ............................................ 261
Winter operation .................................. 263
Tyre pressure ....................................... 264
Changing a wheel ................................ 267
Wheel and tyre combinations .............. 272
Emergency spare wheel ....................... 273 Technical data
................................... 275
Information on technical data .............. 275
Vehicle electronics .............................. 275
Identification plates ............................. 276
Service products and capacities .......... 277
Vehicle data ......................................... 281 Contents
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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
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Digital speedometer
.........................158
Dipped-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 182
Setting for driving abroad (sym-
metrical) .......................................... 88
Switching on/off .............................. 89
Display
see Display message
see Warning and indicator lamps
Display message
Driving systems ............................ .185
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 236
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 171
Engine ............................................ 183
General information ....................... 170
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 170
Introduction ................................... 170
Key ................................................ 194
Lights ............................................. 182
Safety systems .............................. 172
Tyres .............................................. 189
Vehicle .......................................... .190
Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 55
Distance warning signal (warning
lamp) ................................................. .202
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activating ....................................... 132
Activation conditions ..................... 132
Cruise control lever ....................... 131
Deactivating ................................... 135
Display message ............................ 187
Displays in the instrument cluster .. 136 Driving tips ................................... .136
Driving with DISTRONIC PLUS ....... 133
Function/notes ............................ .130
Important safety notes .................. 130
Selecting ........................................ 132
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 135
Setting the speed .......................... 134
Stopping ........................................ 134
Door
Automatic locking (switch) .............. .70
Central locking/unlocking (key) ...... 64
Display message ............................ 193
Emergency locking .......................... .70Emergency unlocking ....................... 70
Important safety note
s.................... 69
Opening (from the inside) ................ 69
Door control panel
Overview .......................................... 33
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 114
Displa y........................................... 111
Manua l........................................... 114
Driver's door
see Door
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 238
Symmetrical dipped beam ............... 88
Driving on flooded roads .................. 125
Driving safety system
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS ................................................ 55
EBD (electronic brake force distri-bution) ............................................. 60
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 54
ADAPTIVE BRAK E............................. 60
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 56
Adaptive brake lights ....................... 57
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 54
Distance warning function ............... 55
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 57
Important safety guidelines ............. 54
Overview .......................................... 53
Driving systems
AMG RIDE CONTROL sports sus-
pension .......................................... 140
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 147
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 151
Cruise control ................................ 126
Display message ............................ 185
Distronic Plus ................................ 130
HOLD function ............................... 138
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 153
Lane package ................................ 151
PARKTRONIC ................................. 141
RACE START .................................. 139
Reversing camera .......................... 144
SPEEDTRONIC ............................... 128
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 148 8
Index

From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 70
see KEYLESS-GO
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Luggage compartment
Unlocking with KEYLESS-G O............ 72
Luggage compartment cover
Important safety notes .................. 218 M
M button ............................................. 113
M+S tyres ........................................... 263
Main-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 182
Switching on/of f.............................. 89
Manual mode ..................................... 115
Matt finish (cleaning instructions) .. 240
MB Contact
Display message ............................ 177
Media Interface
see Digital Owner's Manual
Memory card (audio) ......................... 161
Memory function
Seats, steering wheel, exterior
mirrors ............................................. 86
Mercedes-Benz emergency call
system
Switch in the overhead control
panel .............................................. 223
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 130
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre
see Qualified specialist workshop
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 171
Messages
see Display messages
see Warning and indicator lamps
Mirror turn signal
Cleaning ......................................... 241
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror Mobile phone
Connecting (Bluetooth ®
inter-
face) .............................................. 211
Connecting another mobile
phone ............................................ 212
Connecting the telephone module
with Bluetooth ®
(SAP profile) ......... 214
Frequencies ................................... 275
Installation ..................................... 275
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 162
Notes/placing in the bracket ......... 223
Transmission output (maximum) .... 275
Modifying the programming (key) ..... 65
MP3
Operating ....................................... 161
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 205
Multifunction display
Function/note s............................. 157
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board compute r..1 56
Overview .......................................... 30
Multimedia system
Switching on and off ..................... .206
Music files
See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 205 N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............ 159
See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 205
Notes on running in a new vehicle .. 101 O
Occupant safety Airbags ............................................ 38
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivatio n .......................... 41
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 48
Children in the vehicle ..................... 49
Important safety notes .................... 34
PASSENGER AIRBAG indicator
lamp ................................................. 35
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 53
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 48 Index
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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