ATTENTION ASSISTActivating /deactivating ................ .160
Display message ............................ 180
Function/notes .............................1 46
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 177
see Lights
Automatic car wash (care) ...............234
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) ....................................1 06
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 105
Automatic headlamp mode ................ 86
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 111
Automatic drive program ...............1 13
Changing gear ............................... 111
Display message ............................ 185
Double-clutch function .................. 112
Drive program display .................... 110
Driving tips .................................... 111
Emergency running mode .............. 117
Gliding mode ................................. 112
Kickdown ....................................... 112
Manual drive program .................... 114
Manual mode ................................. 115
Oil temperature (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 162
Overview ........................................ 109
Problem (malfunction) ................... 117
Pulling away ................................... 104
Rocking the vehicle free ................ 112
Starting the engine ........................ 104
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 113
Transmission position display ........ 110
Transmission positions .................. 111
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 117
B
Back button ....................................... 201
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 52Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 63
Important safety notes .................... 62
Replacing ......................................... 63
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 247
Display message ............................ 179
Important safety notes .................. 245
Jump starting ................................. 248
Belt
see Seat belts
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 160
Display message ............................ 181
Notes/function .............................. 147
Bluetooth
®
Connecting another mobile
phone ............................................ 208
Searching for a mobile phone ........ 207
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 200
Telephony ...................................... 206
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 172
Notes ............................................. 284
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 52
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 54
AMG high-performance and
ceramic brakes .............................. 125
BAS .................................................. 52
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 284
Display message ............................ 167
EBD .................................................. 57
Hill start assist ............................... 104
Important safety notes .................. 124
Maintenance .................................. 125
Parking brake ................................ 121
Riding tips ...................................... 124
Warning lamp ................................. 191
Breakdown
Where will I find...? ........................ 241
4Index
Setting the airflow ........................... 97
Setting the climate mode (multi-
media system) ............................... 205
Setting the temperature .................. 96
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off .............................................. 99
Switching on/off .............................. 95
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................... 97
Switching the synchronization
function on and off .......................... 97
Synchronization function (multi-
media system) ............................... 205
Climate control settings
Multimedia system ........................ 204
Climate control system
Climate control (3-zone automatic
climate control) ................................ 94
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 29
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS
Activating/deactivating ................. 160
Display message ............................ 172
Operation/notes .............................. 53
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 238
Combination switch ............................ 87
Connecting a USB device
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 200
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 154
Controller ........................................... 201
Convenience closing feature .............. 72
Convenience opening feature ............ 72
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 231
Display message ............................ 178
Filling capacity ............................... 285
Important safety notes .................. 284
Temperature display in the instru-ment cluster .................................. 151
Warning lamp ................................. 195
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 28 Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 177
Cruise control
Cruise control lever ....................... 127
Deactivating ................................... 128
Display message ............................ 182
Driving system ............................... 127
Function/notes ............................. 127
Setting a speed .............................. 128
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 127
C
up holder
Center console .............................. 212
Important safety notes .................. 212
Customer Assistance Center
(CAC) ..................................................... 25
Customer Relations Department ....... 25
D
Data
see Technical data
Data carrier
Selecting ........................................ 157
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 177
Function/notes ................................ 86
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 161
Declarations of conformity ................. 24
Diagnostics connection ...................... 25
Digital Operator's Manual
Help ................................................. 20
Introduction ..................................... 20
Digital speedometer ......................... 154
Display
see Display messages
see Warning and indicator lamps
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 232
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 166
Driving systems ............................. 180
Engine ............................................ 178
General notes ................................ 166
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 166
Introduction ................................... 166
Lights ............................................. 177
Safety systems .............................. 167
6Index
DVD videoOperatin g(on-boar dcomputer) .... .158
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 00
DYNAMIC SELECT controller ............ 108
E
E-SELECT lever................................... 109
EASY-ENTRY feature
Function/notes ................................ 80
EASY-EXIT feature
Function/notes ................................ 80
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 169
Function/notes ................................ 57
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 105
Deactivating/activating ................. 106
General information ....................... 105
Important safety notes .................. 105
Introduction ................................... 105
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP
®(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 49
Emergency release
Driver's door ....................................6 8
Vehicle .............................................6 8
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ........................................ .46
Emergency unlocking
Tailgate ............................................ 71
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 22
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 195
Display message ............................ 178
ECO start/stop function ................ 105
Engine number ............................... 281
Irregular running ............................ 107
Jump-starting ................................. 248
Starting problems .......................... 107
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 104 Starting with the Start/Stop but-
ton ................................................. 104
Switching off .................................. 120
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 252
Engine electronics
Notes ............................................. 279
Problem (malfunction) ................... 107
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 230
Additives ........................................ 284
Checking the oil level ..................... 228
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 228
Checking the oil level using the
on-board computer ........................ 230
Display message ............................ 179
Fill
ing capacity ............................... 284
Notes about oil grades ................... 283
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 228
Temperature (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 162
Entering an address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 200
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 163
Characteristics ................................. 56
Deactivating/activating ................... 56
Display message ............................ 167
Function/notes ................................ 55
General notes .................................. 55
Important safety information ........... 56
Warning lamp ................................. 192
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 55
Exhaust check ................................... 123
Exhaust pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 238
Exterior lighting
Cleaning ......................................... 237
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ......................................... 82
Dipping (automatic) ......................... 83
Folding in/out (automatically) ......... 82
Folding in/out (electrically) ............. 82
8Index
High-beam headlampsDisplay message ............................ 177
Switching on/off .............................. 87
Hill start assist .................................. 104
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 136
Deactivating ................................... 137
Display message ............................ 181
Function/notes ............................. 136
Home address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 200
Hood
Closing ........................................... 228
Display message ............................ 187
Important safety notes .................. 227
Opening .........................................2 27
Horn ...................................................... 29
Hydroplaning ..................................... 126
I
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 58
Indicator and warning lamps
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS .............................................. 197
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 30
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 30
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 161
Interior lighting
Automatic control ............................ 90
General notes .................................. 89
Overview .......................................... 89
Reading lamp ................................... 89
Setting the brightness of the dis-
play/switch (on-board computer) .. 161
iPod
®
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 00
J
Jack
Using ............................................. 274
Jump starting (engine) ......................248
K
Key positions
SmartKey ....................................... 103
Start/Stop button .......................... 102
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing feature ............ 73
Deactivation ..................................... 61
Locking ............................................ 61
Start function ................................... 61
Unlocking ......................................... 61
KEYLESS-GO start function
Start/Stop button .......................... 102
Kickdown
Driving tips ....................................1 12
Knee bag .............................................. 41
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 161
Display message ............................ 181
Function/information .................... 149
Lane Tracking package ..................... 147
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 164
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 177
Light sensor (display message) ....... 177
Lights
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 86
Fogged up headlamps ...................... 89
Hazard warning lamps ..................... 88
High beam flasher ............................ 87
High-beam headlamps ..................... 87
Light switch ..................................... 86
Low-beam headlamps ...................... 87
Parking lamps .................................. 87
Rear fog lamp .................................. 87
Setting exterior lighting ................... 86
10Index
MP3Operation ....................................... 157
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 200
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................. 153
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .. 152
Overview .......................................... 31
Multimedia system
Switching on and off ...................... 201
Music files
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 200
N
NavigationMenu (on-board computer) ............ 154
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 200
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 101
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Conditions ....................................... 43
Faults ............................................... 46
Operation .........................................4 3
System self-test ............................... 45
Occupant safety
Air bags ........................................... 40
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 49
Children in the vehicle ..................... 49
Emergency Tensioning Devices ........ 46
Important safety notes .................... 35
Introduction to the restraint sys-
tem .................................................. 35
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 42
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 36
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 51
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 48 Restraint system warning lamp ........ 35
Seat belt .......................................... 36
OCS
Conditions ....................................... 43
Faults ............................................... 46
Operation ......................................... 43
System self-test ............................... 45
Odometer ........................................... 153
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 162
Assistance graphic menu ............... 159
Assistance menu ........................... 160
Display messages .......................... 166
Displaying a service message ........ 233
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 134
Factory settings ............................. 162
G-Meter ......................................... 163
Important safety notes .................. 151
Instrument cluster menu ............... 161
Lights menu ................................... 161
Media menu ................................... 157
Menu overview .............................. 153
Message memory .......................... 166
Navigation menu ............................ 154
Operation ....................................... 152
RACETIMER ................................... 164
Radio menu ................................... 156
Service menu ................................. 160
Settings menu ............................... 160
Standard display ............................ 153
Telephone menu ............................ 158
Trip menu ...................................... 153
Video DVD operation ..................... 158
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 24
Important safety notes .................... 24
Operating system
see On-board comp uter
O
peration
Digital Operator's Manual ................ 20
Operator's Manual
Overview .......................................... 22
Vehicle equipment ........................... 22
Outside temperature display ........... 151
Overhead control panel ...................... 33
12Index
Rear fog lampDisplay message ............................ 177
Switching on/off .............................. 87
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear spoiler
Display message ............................ 187
Extending/retracting ..................... 222
Problem ......................................... 223
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 238
Function/notes ............................. 142
Switching on/off ........................... 143
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 99
Switching on/off .............................. 98
Rear-view mirror
Dipping (automatic) ......................... 83
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem)
Important safety notes .................. 285
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 30
Important safety notes .................. 117
Refueling process .......................... 118
see Fuel
Remote control
Garage door opener ....................... 223
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 224
Replacing bulbs
General notes .................................. 90
Reporting safety defects .................... 25
Rescue card ......................................... 26
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 180
Warning lamp ................................. 195
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 173
Introduction ..................................... 35
Warning lamp ................................. 194
Warning lamp (function) ................... 35
Reversing feature
Side windows ................................... 71
Reversing lamps (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 177 Roadside Assistance (breakdown)
.... 23
Roller sunblind for the panorama
roof
Opening and closing ........................ 74
Operating ......................................... 74
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 240
Route guidance
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 200
S
SafetyChild restraint systems .................... 50
Children in the vehicle ..................... 49
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 42
see Occupant safety
see Operating safety
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
SD memory card
Ejecting .......................................... 208
Inserting ........................................ 208
Inserting/removing ........................ 208
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 200
Selecting ........................................ 157
Search & Send
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 200
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ......................... 39
Cleaning ......................................... 239
Correct usage .................................. 38
Fastening ......................................... 39
Important safety guidelines ............. 37
Introduction ..................................... 36
Releasing ......................................... 39
Warning lamp ................................. 190
Warning lamp (function) ................... 39
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 77
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 76
Adjusting (Performance Seat) .......... 78
Adjusting lumbar support ................ 77
14Index
Sports exhaust systemsee AMG sports exhaust system
Standing lamps
Display message ............................1 77
Switching on/off .............................. 87
Start/Stop button
General notes ................................ 102
Key positions ................................. 102
Starting the engine ........................ 104
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 103
Steering
Display message ............................ 188
Warning lamps ............................... 199
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 80
Button overview ............................... 31
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 152
Cleaning ......................................... 239
EASY ENTRY/EXIT feature ...............8 0
Important safety notes .................... 80
Paddle shifters ............................... 113
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) .................................................8 4
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 113
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ...................164
Stowage areas ................................... 209
Stowage compartments
Armrest (front) ............................... 210
Armrest (under) .............................2 10
Cup holders ................................... 212
Glove box ....................................... 210
Important safety information ......... 209
Stowage net ................................... 210
Stowage net ....................................... 210
Summer tires
In winter ........................................ 256
Sun visor ............................................ 212
Suspension setting
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ...........................................1 38
Suspension settings
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 163
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................... 99 Switching on media mode
Via the device list .......................... 208
T
Tachometer ........................................ 151
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 177
see Lights
Tailgate
Display message ............................ 187
Emergency unlocking ....................... 71
Important safety notes .................... 68
Opening (automatically from
inside) .............................................. 70
Opening dimensions ...................... 286
Opening/closing .............................. 68
Opening/closing (from outside) ....... 69
Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO ............ 69
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 30
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 281
Information .................................... 279
Tires/wheels ................................. 277
Vehicle data ................................... 286
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 159
Authorizing a mobile phone (con-
necting) ......................................... 207
Connecting a mobile phone (gen-
eral information) ............................ 206
Display message ............................ 188
Introduction ................................... 158
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 158
Number from the phone book ........ 159
Redialing ........................................ 159
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 159
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 200
Switching between mobile
phones ........................................... 208
Temperature
Coolant (display in the instrument
cluster) .......................................... 151
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 162
Outside temperature ...................... 151
16Index
The6 restraint system warning lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up when the ignition is
switched on. It goes out no later than a few sec-
onds after the engine is started. The compo-
nents of the restraint system are in operational
readiness.
A malfunction has occurred if the 6restraint
system warning lamp:
Rdoes not light up after the ignition is switched
on
Rdoes not go out after a few seconds with the
engine running
Rlights up again while the engine is running
GWARNING
If restraint system is malfunctioning, restraint
system components may be triggered unin-
tentionally or might not be triggered at all in
the event of an accident with a high rate of
vehicle deceleration. This can affect the Emer- gency Tensioning Device or air bag, for exam-
ple. This poses an increased risk of injury or
even fatal injury.
Have the restraint system checked and
repaired in a qualified specialist workshop as
soon as possible.
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamp
PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp :and
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp ;are
part of the Occupant Classification System
(OCS).
The indicator lamps display the status of the
front-passenger front air bag.
RPASSENGER AIR BAG ON lights up: the front-
passenger front air bag is enabled. If, in the
event of an accident, all deployment criteria are met, the front-passenger front air bag is
deployed.
RPASSENGER AIR BAG OFF lights up: the front-
passenger front air bag is deactivated. It will
then not be deployed in the event of an acci-
dent.
Depending on the person in the front-passenger
seat, the front-passenger front air bag must
either be deactivated or enabled; see the fol-
lowing points. You must make sure of this both
before and during a journey.
RChildren in a child restraint system:
whether the front-passenger front air bag is
enabled or deactivated depends on the instal-
led child restraint system, and the age and
size of the child. Therefore, be sure to observe
the notes on the "Occupant Classification
System (OCS)" (
Ypage 42) and on "Chil-
dren in the vehicle" (Ypage 49). There you
will also find instructions on rearward and
forward-facing child restraint systems on the
front-passenger seat.
RAll other persons: depending on the classi-
fication of the person in the front-passenger
seat, the front-passenger front air bag is ena-
bled or deactivated (
Ypage 42). Be sure to
observe the notes on "Seat
belts“ (
Ypage 36) and "Air bags"
(Ypage 40). There you can also find infor-
mation on the correct seat position.
Seat belts
Introduction
Seat belts are the most effective means of
restricting the movement of vehicle occupants
in the event of an accident or the vehicle rolling
over. This reduces the risk of vehicle occupants
coming into contact with parts of the vehicle
interior or being ejected from the vehicle. Fur-
thermore, the seat belt helps to keep the vehicle
occupant in the best position in relation to the
air bag.
The seat belt system comprises:
RSeat belts
REmergency Tensioning Devices and seat belt
force limiters
If the seat belt is pulled out of the belt outlet
quickly or with a jerky movement, the belt
retractor locks. The belt strap cannot be extrac-
ted any further.
36Occupant safety
Safety