1,2,3...
12 V socketsee Sockets
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)Display message ............................ 201
Function/notes ................................ 63
Important safety notes .................... 63
Warning lamp ................................ .232
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 56
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 118
Active Parking Assist
Detecting parking spaces .............. 169
Display message ............................ 221
Exiting a parking space .................. 171
Function/notes ............................ .168
Important safety notes .................. 168
Parking .......................................... 170
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 68
Adaptive Brake Assist
Function/notes ................................ 65
Additional speedometer ................... 197
Air bags
Deployment ..................................... 54
Display message ............................ 213
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 47
Important safety notes .................... 46
Introduction ..................................... 46
Knee bag .......................................... 48
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 49
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 41
Side impact air bag .......................... 48
Window curtain air bag .................... 49
Air vents
Important safety notes .................. 126
Rear ............................................... 127
Setting the center air vents ........... 126
Setting the side air vents .............. .126 Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 69
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 69
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 69
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Antenna ................................................ 25
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ashtray ............................................... 253
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .193
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .193
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ....... .273
Driving abroad ............................... 273
Hiding a service message .............. 273
Information about Service ............. 273
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 273
Service message ............................ 272
Special service requirements ......... 273
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 69
Function ........................................... 69
Switching off the alarm .................... 69
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 194
Display message ............................ 220
Function/notes ............................. 176
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 191
Audio system
see separate operating instructions
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 217
see Lights
Automatic car wash (care) ............... 274
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Displaying electrical consumption
(on-board computer).........................188
Displaying energy consumption
(on-board computer) ......................... 188
Distance recorder .............................187
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 239
Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 64
Warning lamp ................................. 239
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 198
Automatic locking (switch) .............. .80
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ...................................... .72
Control panel .................................. .37
Display message ............................ 226
Emergency locking ........................... 81
Emergency unlocking ....................... 80
Important safety notes .................... 79
Opening (from inside) ...................... 79
Drinking and driving ......................... 157
Drive system
Jump-starting ................................. 292
Starting with the SmartKey ............ 133
Starting with the Start/Stop but-
ton ................................................. 133
Switching off .................................. 154
Driver's door
see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 273
Driving on flooded roads .................. 161
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 63
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 68
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 65
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 63
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS ................................................ 63
Distance warning function ............... 64
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution) ............................................. 68
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 66
Important safety information ........... 62
Overview .......................................... 62 STEER CONTROL ............................. 68
Driving systems
Active Parking Assist ..................... 168
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 176
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 177
Cruise control ................................ 162
Display message ............................ 220
HOLD function ............................... 163
PARKTRONIC ................................. 165
Rear view camera .......................... 172
Driving tips
Brakes ........................................... 158
Break-in period .............................. 130
Checking brake lining thickness .... 160
Downhill gradient ........................... 158
Drinking and driving ....................... 157
Driving in winter ............................. 161
Driving on flooded roads ................ 161
Driving on wet roads ...................... 161
Energy ........................................... 157
General .......................................... 157
Hydroplaning ................................. 161
Icy road surfaces ........................... 161
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 159
Snow chains .................................. 305
Wet road surface ........................... 159
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 191
E
E‑CELL display ................................... 183
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 205
Function/notes ................................ 68
ECO display
Function/notes ............................. 157
On-board computer ....................... 187
Electric motor number ...................... 334
Electrical energy generated
(COMAND) .......................................... 144
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP
®(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 56
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Display message ............................ 215
Switching on/off ........................... 102
High-voltage battery
Battery care ................................... 143
Charging (charging station) ............ 149
Charging (mains socket) ................ 146
Charging cable warming ................ 142
Cruise range .................................. 143
Discharged battery ........................ 143
Display message ............................ 219
Displaying energy consumption
(on-board computer) ...................... 188
Displaying the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 188
Energy consumption ...................... 143
General notes ................................ 141
Method of operation ...................... 142
Outside temperatures .................... 143
Overvoltage protection .................. 142
Problems with the charging proc-
ess ................................................ .151
Reserve, warning lamp ................... 238
Terms of use .................................. 142
High-voltage disconnect device ......... 24
Hill start assist .................................. 134
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 164
Deactivating ................................... 164
Display message ............................ 220
Function/notes ............................ .163
Hood
Closing .......................................... .271
Display message ............................ 226
Important safety notes .................. 270
Opening ......................................... 270
Horn ...................................................... 30
Hydroplaning ..................................... 161
I
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 69
Indicator and warning lamps
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS .............................................. 239
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps Indicators
see Turn signals
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 31
Power display ................................ 183
Settings ......................................... 197
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 32
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 182
Interior lighting
Control ........................................... 104
Emergency lighting ........................ 104
Overview ........................................ 103
Reading lamp ................................. 103
Internet connection
Via mobile service module ............. 153
J
JackStorage location ............................ 282
Using ............................................. 324
K
Key positionsStart/Stop button .......................... 131
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing feature ............ 84
Deactivation ..................................... 73
Locking ............................................ 73
Unlocking ......................................... 73
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 137
Knee bag .............................................. 48
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 58
License plate lamp
Changing bulbs .............................. 109
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 215
Light function, active
Display message ............................ 217
Light sensor (display message) ....... 217
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MOExtended tires.............................. 283
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 326
Mounting a new wheel ................... 326
Preparing the vehicle .................... .323
Raising the vehicle ......................... 324
Removing a wheel .......................... 326
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 324
MP3
Operation ....................................... 191
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................ .186
Permanent display ......................... 197
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .. 184
Overview .......................................... 33
N
NavigationMenu (on-board computer) ............ 189
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 130
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Conditions ....................................... 49
Faults ............................................... 53
Operation ......................................... 50
System self-test ............................... 52
Occupant safety
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 56
Children in the vehicle ..................... 56
Important safety notes .................... 41
Introduction to the restraint sys-
tem ................................................. .40
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 49
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 41
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 62
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 41
Seat belt .......................................... 42
OCS
Conditions ....................................... 49 Faults ............................................... 53
Operation ......................................... 50
System self-test ..............................
.52
Odometer .......................................... .187
On-board computer
Assistance graphic menu .............. .193
Assistance menu ........................... 193
Audio menu ................................... 191
Display messages .......................... 200
Displaying a service message ....... .273
E‑CELL menu ................................. 195
Factory settings ............................ .198
Important safety notes .................. 182
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 197
Lighting submenu .......................... 198
Menu overview .............................. 186
Message memory .......................... 200
Navigation menu ............................ 189
Operation ................................... .... 184
Service menu ................................. 194 Settings menu ............................... 195
Standard display ............................ 187
Telephone menu ............................ 192
Trip menu ...................................... 187
Vehicle submenu ........................... 198
Video DVD operation ..................... 191
Online access .................................... 152
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 25
Important safety notes .................... 23
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment ........................... 21
Outside temperature display ........... 183
Overhead control panel ...................... 38
Override feature
Rear side windows ........................... 62
P
Paint code number ............................ 334
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 275
Panic alarm .......................................... 40
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 153
Parking brake ................................ 155
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Recharging statistics (COMAND)see Electrical energy generated
Recuperative Brake System
Driving safety systems ..................... 68
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem)
Important safety notes .................. 337
Remote control
Garage door opener ....................... 263
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 264
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes .................. 104
Overview of bulb types .................. 105
Removing/replacing the cover
(front wheel arch) .......................... 106
Reporting safety defects .................... 26
Rescue card ......................................... 27
Reserve
High-voltage battery ...................... 238
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 210
Introduction ..................................... 40
Warning lamp ................................. 238
Warning lamp (function) ................... 41
Reverse gear
Engaging ........................................ 135
Reversing feature
Side windows ................................... 83
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 22
Roof carrier ........................................ 251
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 280
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 338
S
Safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 56
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
Seat belts
Adjusting the height ......................... 44
center rear-compartment seat ......... 45
Cleaning ......................................... 279
Correct usage .................................. 44
Fastening ......................................... 44
Important safety guidelines ............. 42 Introduction ..................................... 42
Releasing ......................................... 45
Warning lamp ................................. 229
Warning lamp (function) ................... 45
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 91
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 90
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port .................................................. 92
Adjusting the head restraint ............ 91
Cleaning the cover ......................... 279
Correct driver's seat position ........... 88
Folding the backrest (rear com-
partment) forwards/back .............. 246
Important safety notes .................... 89
Seat heating problem ...................... 94
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ................................................. 98
Switching seat heating on/off ......... 92
Securing a load
see Securing cargo
Securing cargo .................................. 247
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 278
see DIRECT SELECT lever
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 277
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 194
Service message
see ASSYST PLUS
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 335
Coolant (engine) ............................ 336
Important safety notes .................. 335
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 337
Washer fluid ................................... 336
Setting the air distribution ............... 120
Setting the airflow ............................ 121
Setting the maximum charge cur-
rent (Control system) ........................ 196
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 198
On-board computer ....................... 195
Side impact air bag ............................. 48
Si de marker lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 216
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Vehicle data ................................... 338
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 192
Display message ............................ 227
Introduction ................................... 192
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 192
Number from the phone book ........ 192
Redialing ........................................ 193
Rejecting/ending a call ................ .192
Temperature
Outside temperature ..................... .183
Setting (climate control) ................ 120
Through-loading feature ................... 245
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 309
Checking manually ........................ 309
Display message ............................ 223
Maximum ....................................... 308
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 286
Notes ............................................. 307
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 286
Recommended ............................... 305
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 311
Function/notes ............................ .309
General notes ................................ 309
Important safety notes .................. 309
Radio type approval for the tire
pressure monitor ........................... 312
Restarting ...................................... 311
Warning lamp ................................. 240
Warning message .......................... 311
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 284
Tire pressure not reached .............. 286
Tire pressure reached .................... 286
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 322
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 321
Bar (definition) ............................... 320
Changing a wheel .......................... 323
Characteristics .............................. 320
Checking ........................................ 303
Curb weight (definition) ................. 322
Definition of terms ......................... 320
Direction of rotation ...................... 323 Display message ............................ 223
Distribution of the vehicle occu-
pants (definition) ............................ 323
DOT (Department of Transporta-
tion) (definition) ............................. 321
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 320
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 321
General notes ................................ 327
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def-
inition) ........................................... 321
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-
ing) (definition) .............................. 321
Important safety notes .................. 302
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 321
Information on driving .................... 302
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 321
Labeling (overview) ........................ 317
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 322
Load index ..................................... 319
Load index (definition) ................... 321
M+S tires ....................................... 304
Maximum load on a tire (defini-
tion) ............................................... 322
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 321
Maximum permissible tire pres-
sure (definition) ............................. 322
Maximum tire load ......................... 319
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 322
MOExtended tires .......................... 304
Optional equipment weight (defi-
nition) ............................................ 322
PSI (pounds per square inch) (def-
inition) ........................................... 322
Replacing ....................................... 323
Service life ..................................... 304
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 322
Speed rating (definition) ................ 321
Storing ........................................... 323
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 320
Summer tires ................................. 304
Temperature .................................. 316
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 322
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Protection of the environment
General notes
HEnvironmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of compre-
hensive environmental protection.
Our objectives are to use the natural resour-
ces which form the basis of our existence on
this planet sparingly and in a manner which
takes the requirements of both nature and
humanity into consideration.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an environmen-
tally-responsible manner.
Energy consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tire wear depend on
the following factors:
Roperating conditions of your vehicle
Ryour personal driving style
You can influence both factors. Therefore,
please bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
Robserve the correct tire pressure.
Ravoid carrying unnecessary weight.
Rremove the roof rack once you no longer
need it.
Ra regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
Rall maintenance work should be carried out
at a qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
Rdrive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front.
Ravoid frequent, sudden acceleration and
braking.
Rmonitor the vehicle's energy consumption.
HEnvironmental note
Have a defective high-voltage battery dis-
posed of in an environmentally-responsible
manner. Contact a qualified specialist work-
shop which has the necessary specialist
knowledge and tools to carry out the work
required. Mercedes-Benz recommends that
you use an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
for this purpose.
Environmental concerns and recom-
mendations
Wherever the operating instructions require
you to dispose of materials, first try to regen-
erate or re-use them. Observe the relevant
environmental rules and regulations when
disposing of materials. In this way you will
help to protect the environment.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
HEnvironmental note
Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned major
assemblies and parts which are of the same
quality as new parts. They are covered by the
same Limited Warranty entitlements as new
parts.
!Air bags and Emergency Tensioning Devi-
ces, as well as control units and sensors for these restraint systems, may be installed in
the following areas of your vehicle:
Rdoors
Rdoor pillars
Rdoor sills
Rseats
Rcockpit
Rinstrument cluster
Rcenter console
Do not install accessories such as audio
systems in these areas. Do not carry out
repairs or welding. You could impair the
operating efficiency of the restraint sys-
tems.
Have aftermarket accessories installed at a
qualified specialist workshop.
20Introduction
You could jeopardize the operating safety of
your vehicle if you use parts, tires and wheels
as well as accessories relevant to safety
which have not been approved by Mercedes-
Benz. This could lead to malfunctions in
safety-relevant systems, e.g. the brake sys-
tem. Use only genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
or parts of equal quality. Only use tires,
wheels and accessories that have been spe-
cifically approved for your vehicle.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts are subject to
strict quality control. Every part has been spe-
cifically developed, manufactured or selected
for and adapted to Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
Only genuine Mercedes-Benz parts should
therefore be used.
More than 300,000 different genuine
Mercedes-Benz parts are available for
Mercedes-Benz models.
All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers main-
tain a supply of genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
for necessary service and repair work. In addi-
tion, strategically located parts delivery cen-
ters provide quick and reliable parts service.
Always specify the vehicle identification num-
ber (VIN) when ordering genuine Mercedes-
Benz parts (
Ypage 334).
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment
This Operator's Manual describes all models
and all standard and optional equipment of
your vehicle available at the time of going to
print. Country-specific differences are possi-
ble. Bear in mind that your vehicle may not
feature all functions described here. This also
applies to safety-relevant systems and func-
tions. The equipment in your vehicle may
therefore differ from that shown in the
descriptions and illustrations.
The original purchase agreement lists all sys-
tems installed in your vehicle.
Should you have any questions concerning
equipment and operation, please consult an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.The Operator's Manual and Maintenance
Booklet are important documents and should
be kept in the vehicle.
Service and vehicle operation
Warranty
The Limited Warranty for your vehicle applies
in accordance with the warranty terms and
conditions in the Service and Warranty Infor-
mation booklet.
Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will
replace and repair all factory-installed parts in
accordance with the following warranty terms
and conditions:
RNew Vehicle Limited Warranty
RState warranty enforcement laws (lemon
laws)
Replacement parts and accessories are cov-
ered by the Mercedes-Benz Parts and Acces-
sories warranties. These are available at any
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
iShould you lose your Service and War-
ranty Information booklet, have an author-
ized Mercedes-Benz Center arrange for a
replacement. The new Service and War-
ranty Information booklet will be posted to
you.
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