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GWARNING
Warning notes make you aware of dangers
which could pose a threat to your health or
life, or to the health and life of others.
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As at 13.04.2015

1, 2, 3 ...
12 V socketsee Sockets
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)Display message ............................ 167
Function/notes ................................ 52
Warning lamp ................................ .192
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 49
Activating media mode
General notes ................................ 208
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................... 95
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 58
Adaptive Brake Assist
Display message ............................ 167
Function/notes ................................ 54
Adaptive Damping System
Function/notes .............................1 38
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 177
Function/notes ................................ 88
Switching on/off .............................. 89
Additional speedometer ................... 162
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 284
Address book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 00
Adjusting lumbar support .................. 77
Adjusting the volume
Multimedia system ........................ 201
Air bags
Deployment ..................................... 46
Display message ............................ 175
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 41
Important safety notes .................... 40
Introduction ..................................... 40
Knee bag .......................................... 41
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 42
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indica-
tor lamp ...........................................3 6Side impact air bag .......................... 42
Window curtain air bag .................... 42
Air vents
Important safety notes .................... 99
Setting ............................................. 99
Setting the side air vents ............... 100
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 58
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 58
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 58
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
AMG
Adaptive sport suspension sys-
tem ................................................ 138
E-SELECT lever .............................. 109
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 162
Performance Seat ............................ 78
SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-gear sport
transmission .................................. 109
AMG ceramic brakes ......................... 125
AMG high-performance and
ceramic brakes .................................. 125
AMG sports exhaust system ............ 106
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ashtray ............................................... 213
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 159
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 160
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........ 233
Hiding a service message .............. 233
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 233
Service message ............................ 232
Special service requirements ......... 233
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 58
Function ........................................... 58
Switching off the alarm .................... 58
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see Flat tire
see Towing away
Buttons on the steering wheel ......... 152
C
California
Important notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 22
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Calling up the climate control bar
Multimedia system ........................ 204
Calling up the climate control
menu
Multimedia system ........................ 204
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Car wash ........................................2 34
Carpets .......................................... 240
Display ...........................................2 38
Exhaust pipe .................................. 238
Exterior lights ................................ 237
Gear or selector lever .................... 239
Interior ...........................................2 38
Matte finish ................................... 236
Notes ............................................. 234
Paint .............................................. 235
Plastic trim ....................................2 38
Power washer ................................ 235
Rear view camera .......................... 238
Roof lining ...................................... 240
Seat belt ........................................ 239
Seat cover ..................................... 239
Sensors ......................................... 237
Steering wheel ............................... 239
Trim pieces ....................................2 39
Washing by hand ........................... 235
Wheels ...........................................2 36
Windows ........................................ 236
Wiper blades .................................. 237
Wooden trim .................................. 239
Cargo compartment
Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO ............ 69
Cargo compartment cover
Important safety notes .................. 211
Cargo net ...........................................2 11CD
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 00
CD player (on-board computer) ........157
Center console
Overview .......................................... 32
Central locking
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........6 0
Changing the media source .....
.......
.157
Charge retention
Socket ...........................................1 22
Charge-air pressure (on-board
computer) .......................................... 162
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 51
On the front-passenger seat ............ 51
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 51
Children
Restraint systems ............................ 50
Special seat belt retractor ............... 49
Cigarette lighter ................................ 214
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ........................... 237
Climate control
Automatic climate control (dual-
zone) ................................................ 94
Controlling automatically ................. 96
Cooling with air dehumidification ..... 95
Cooling with air dehumidification
(multimedia system) ...................... 205
Defrosting the windows ................... 97
Defrosting the windshield ................ 97
ECO start/stop function (3-zone
automatic climate control) ............... 94
General notes .................................. 93
Indicator lamp .................................. 96
Information about using auto-
matic climate control ....................... 94
Overview ........................................ 204
Overview of systems ........................ 93
Problem with the rear window
defroster .......................................... 99
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification .............................. 96
Refrigerant ..................................... 285
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 286
Setting the air distribution ............... 96
Setting the air vents ........................ 99
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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
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P
Paddle shifterssee Steering wheel paddle shifters
Paint code number ............................280
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 235
Panic alarm .......................................... 35
Panorama roof ..................................... 74
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 119
Parking brake ................................ 121
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ................................. 83
Rear view camera .......................... 142
Switching off the engine ................ 120
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking assistance
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Applying automatically ................... 121
Applying or releasing manually ...... 121
Display message ............................ 169
Electric parking brake .................... 121
Emergency braking ........................ 122
General notes ................................ 121
Releasing automatically ................. 122
Warning lamp ................................. 194
Parking lamps
Switching on/off .............................. 87
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 141
Driving system ............................... 139
Function/notes .............................1 39
Important safety notes .................. 139
Problem (malfunction) ................... 142
Range of the sensors ..................... 140
Warning display ............................. 140
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Display message ............................ 175
Problem (malfunction) ................... 175
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
Indicator lamp .................................. 36
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 51 Phone book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 200
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 238
Power washers .................................. 235
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occupant
protection)
Display message ............................ 173
Opera
tion ......................................... 48
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 58
Immobilizer ...................................... 58
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 21
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 104
General notes ................................ 104
Hill start assist ............................... 104
Q
QR codeMercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card ..................................... 26
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 25
Quick access for audio and tele-
phone
Changing the station/music
track .............................................. 203
R
RACE STARTActivating ....................................... 138
Important safety notes .................. 137
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 164
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 156
Radio mode
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 200
Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 24
Reading lamp ....................................... 89
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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
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Adjusting the head restraint ............ 77
Cleaning the cover ......................... 239
Correct driver's seat position ........... 75
Important safety notes .................... 75
Seat heating problem ...................... 80
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ................................................. 84
Switching seat heating on/off ......... 78
Section
Seats ............................................... 75
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 239
Positions ........................................ 109
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 237
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 160
Service message
see ASSYST PLUS
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 284
Coolant (engine) ............................ 284
Engine oil ....................................... 283
Fuel ................................................ 281
Important safety notes .................. 281
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 285
Washer fluid ................................... 285
Setting the date/time format
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 200
Setting the language
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 200
Setting the time
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 200
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 162
On-board computer ....................... 160
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 163
Side impact air bag ............................. 42
Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 177
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 236
Convenience closing feature ............ 72
Convenience opening feature .......... 72 Important safety information ........... 71
Opening/closing .............................. 72
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 74
Resetting ......................................... 73
Reversing feature ............................. 71
SIRIUS services
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 200
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 63
Changing the programming ............. 62
C

hecking the battery ....................... 63
Convenience closing feature ............ 73
Convenience opening feature .......... 72
Display message ............................ 188
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 60
Important safety notes .................... 60
KEYLESS-GO start function .............. 61
Loss ................................................. 65
Mechanical key ................................ 62
Overview .......................................... 60
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 103
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 65
Starting the engine ........................ 104
SMS
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 200
Snow chains ...................................... 256
Sockets
General notes ................................ 214
Luggage compartment ................... 215
Sound
Switching on/off ........................... 201
Special seat belt retractor .................. 49
Specialist workshop ............................ 25
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional speedometer ........................ 162
Digital ............................................ 154
Segments ...................................... 151
Selecting the display unit ............... 161
SPEEDTRONIC
Display message ............................ 182
SPORT handling mode
Activating/deactivating ................... 56
Warning lamp ................................. 194
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Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 68
Unlocking (SmartKey) ......................60
Vehicle data ................................... 286
Vehicle data
Trunk load (maximum) ................... 286
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 286
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 68
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 280
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 241
Video
Operating the DVD .........................1 58
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 00
VIN
Seat ............................................... 281
Type plate ...................................... 280
Voice Control System
see Separate operating instructions
W
Warning and indicator lampsABS ................................................ 192
Brakes ...........................................1 91
Check Engine ................................. 195
Coolant .......................................... 195
Distance warning ........................... 197
ESP
®.............................................. 192
ESP®OFF ....................................... 193
Fuel tank ........................................ 195
Overview .......................................... 30
Parking brake ................................ 194
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF ...............3 6
Reserv efuel .................................. .195
Restraint system ............................ 194
Seat belt ........................................ 190
SPORT handling mode ................... 194
Steering ......................................... 199
Tire pressure monitor .................... 198
Warranty .............................................. 22
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 188
Wheel and tire combinations
Tires ............................................... 277
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 277
Wheel chock ...................................... 273 Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 272
Checking ........................................ 255
Cleaning ......................................... 236
Important safety notes .................. 254
Information on driving .................... 254
Interchanging/changing ................ 272
Mounting a new wheel ................... 276
Mounting a wheel .......................... 273
Removing a wheel .......................... 275
Storing ...........................................2 73
Tightening torque ........................... 277
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 277
Window curtain air bag
Display message ............................ 174
Operation ......................................... 42
Windows
see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting ........................................ 97
Windshield washer fluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshiel d w
asher system
Adding washer fluid ....................... 232
Important safety notes .................. 285
Windshield wipers
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 92
Replacing the wiper blades .............. 91
Switching on/off .............................. 90
Winter driving
Important safety notes .................. 256
Slippery road surfaces ................... 126
Snow chains .................................. 256
Winter operation
Summer tires ................................. 256
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 256
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 237
Important safety notes .................... 91
Replacing ......................................... 91
Replacing (windshield) ..................... 91
Wooden trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 239
Workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
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