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Airbag
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation .......................... 50
Headbag .......................................... 50
Introduction .................................... .47
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 43
Airbags
Display message ............................2 51
Front airbag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 49
Important safety guidelines ............. 48
Kneebag .......................................... .49
Sidebag ............................................ 49
Triggering ......................................... 56
AIRCAP
Cleaning instructions ..................... 317
Extending/retracting ....................... 96
Important safety notes .................... 96
AIRMATIC
Display message ............................ 258
Function/note s............................. 182
AIRSCARF
Switching on/of f........................... 107
AIRSCARF vents
Setting the blower output .............. 131
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 78
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 78
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 78
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
AMG
Performance Seat .......................... 105
RIDE CONTROL sports suspen-
sion ................................................ 183
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 237
AMG Performance exhaust system
can be selected ................................. 139
Anti-glare film .................................... 307
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Aquaplaning ....................................... 166
Armrest
Stowage compartment .................. 298 Ashtray
............................................... 302
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 231
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 232
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........ 313
Driving abroad ............................... 314
Hiding a service message .............. 313
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 313
Service message ............................ 313
Special service requirements ......... 314
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 78
Function ........................................... 78
Switching off the alarm .................... 78
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 234
Display message ............................ 258
Function/note s............................. 201
Authorised workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 253
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 138
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 137
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation
Display message ............................ 251
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation system
Operation ......................................... 51
Problems ......................................... 54
System self-test ............................... 53
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 114
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 147
Changing gear ............................... 147
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 145
Display message ............................ 267
Double-clutch function .................. 147
Drive program display .................... 146
Drive programs .............................. 148 Index
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General notes .................................. 96
Opening/closing .............................. 96
Brake
EBD .................................................. 75
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 247
Notes ............................................ .366
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamps
Adaptive .......................................... .72
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 67
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 71
BAS .................................................. 67
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 68
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 366
Display message ............................ 242
Driving tips .................................... 164
High-performance brake system .... 166
Hill start assist ............................... 136
HOLD function ............................... 179
Important safety notes .................. 164
Parking brake ................................ 161
Warning lamp ................................. 274
Breakdown
Where will I find...? ........................ 323
see Flat tyre
see Towing away
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting) ................................... 33
Buttons on the steering column ...... 221C
Calling up a fault see Display messages
Calling up the climate control bar
Multimedia system ........................ 288
Calling up the climate control
menu
Multimedia system ........................ 288
Camera
see 360° camera see Reversing camera
Car
see Vehicle
Car wash (care) ................................. 314
Care
360° camera ................................. 320
AIRCAP .......................................... 317
Automatic car wash ....................... 314
Carpets .......................................... 322
Display ........................................... 321
Draught stop .................................. 318
Exhaust pipe .................................. 320
Exterior lighting ............................. 319
Gear or selector lever .................... 321
General notes ................................ 314
High-pressure cleaner .................... 316
Interior ........................................... 321
Matt paintwork .............................. 316
Paint .............................................. 316
Plastic trim .................................... 321
Reversing camera .......................... 320
Roof lining ...................................... 322
Seat belt ........................................ 322
Seat cove r..................................... 321
Sensors ......................................... 319
Soft top .......................................... 317
Steering wheel ............................... 321
Trim pieces .................................... 321
Washing by hand ........................... 315
Wheels ........................................... 318
Wind deflector ............................... 317
Windows ........................................ 318
Wiper blades .................................. 319
Wooden trim .................................. 321
CD
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 284
CD player (on-board computer) ........ 229
Central locking
Locking/unlocking (key) .................. 82
Centre console
Lower section .................................. 38
Lower section (AMG vehicles) .......... 39
Upper section .................................. 37
Changing the media source ............. 228
Charge-air pressure (on-board
computer, Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles) .................................................... 237 Index
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Charge-air pressure (on-board
computer, Mercedes-Benz C 450
AMG 4MATIC)
.................................... .237
Child
Restraint system .............................. 60
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 62
ISOFIX .............................................. 60
On the front-passenger sea t............ 61
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 62
Recommendations ........................... 65
Suitable positions ............................ 62
Children in the vehicle
Important safety notes .................... 59
Cigarette lighter ................................ 303
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ........................... 319
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 320
Cleaning the folding draught
stop ............................................... 318
Climate control
Control panel for THERMATIC
automatic climate control (2-
zone) .............................................. 125
Controlling automaticall y............... 127
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 127
Cooling with air dehumidification
(multimedia system) ...................... 289
Demisting the windows .................. 129
Demisting the windscreen ............. 128
ECO start/stop function ................ 126
Indicator lamp ................................ 127
Ionisation ....................................... 130
Ionisation (multimedia system) ...... 288
Notes on using the automatic cli-
mate control .................................. 126
Overview ........................................ 288
Overview of systems ...................... 125
Problem with the rear window
heating .......................................... 129
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 127
Setting the air distribution ............. 128
Setting the air vents ...................... 130
Setting the airflow ......................... 128
Setting the climate mode (multi-
media system) ............................... 288
Setting the temperature ................ 128 Switching air-recirculation mode
on/of f............................................ 129
Switching on/of f........................... 126
Switching the rear window heat-
ing on/of f...................................... 129
Switching the synchronisation
function on and off ........................ 128
Synchronisation function (multi-
media system) ............................... 289
THERMATIC control panel (1-zone
automatic climate control) ............. 125
Climate control settings
Multimedia system ........................ 288
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 33
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS
Activating/deactivating ................. 233
Display message ............................ 248
Operation/note s.............................. 69
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 321
Combination switch .......................... 116
Connecting a USB device
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 284
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 225
Controller ........................................... 285
Controlling speed
see DISTRONIC PLUS
Convenience opening feature ............ 95
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 312
Display message ............................ 254
Important safety notes .................. 366
Temperature display in the instru-
ment cluster .................................. 221
Warning lamp ................................. 279
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 32
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 253
Function/note s............................. 117
Crosswind Assist ................................. 75
Cruise control
Cruise control lever ....................... 168 8
Index

Emergency unlocking ....................... 89
Important safety note s.................... 87
Opening (from the inside) ................ 87
Draught stop ........................................ 97
Draught stop (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 318
Drive program
Manual transmission ...................... 144
Drive programs
Automatic transmission ................. 148
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 146
DYNAMIC SELECT switch .............. 141
Driver's door
see Door
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 314
Symmetrical dipped beam ............. 114
Driving Assistance Plus package ..... 207
Driving on flooded roads .................. 166
Driving safety system
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 68
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS ................................................ 69
EBD (electronic brake force distri- bution) ............................................. 75
STEER CONTROL ............................. 78
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 67
ADAPTIVE BRAK E............................. 76
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 71
Adaptive brake lights ....................... 72
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 67
Distance warning function ......... 69, 70
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 72
Important safety guidelines ............. 67
Overview .......................................... 66
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake ............................. 76
Driving system
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ............... 178
Driving Assistance Plus package ... 207
RACE START (Mercedes-AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 181
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 197 Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 207
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 210
Active Parking Assist ..................... 188
AIRMATIC ...................................... 182
AMG RIDE CONTROL sports sus-
pension .......................................... 183
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 201
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 204
Cruise control ................................ 167
Display message ............................ 258
Distronic Plus ................................ 171
HOLD function ............................... 179
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 206
Lane package ................................ 204
PARKTRONIC ................................. 185
Reversing camera .......................... 193
SPEEDTRONIC ............................... 169
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 202
Driving tips
AMG ceramic brakes ..................... 166
Aquaplaning ................................... 166
Automatic transmission ................. 147
Brakes ........................................... 164
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 177
Downhill gradient ........................... 164
Driving abroad ............................... 114
Driving in winter ............................. 166
Driving on flooded roads ................ 166
Driving on wet roads ...................... 166
Fuel ................................................ 163
General .......................................... 163
Icy road surfaces ........................... 166
Important safety notes .................. 132
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 165
New brake disks ............................ 165
New brake pads/linings ................ 165
Running-in tips ............................... 132
Snow chains .................................. 345
Subjecting brakes to a load ........... 165
Symmetrical dipped beam ............. 114
The first 1500 km .......................... 132
Towing a trailer .............................. 214
Wet road surface ........................... 165
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 229
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 284 10
Index

DYNAMIC SELECT switch
Automatic transmission ................ .141
Climate control (THERMATIC 2-
zone) .............................................. 126
Manual transmission ..................... .141 E
EASY-ENTRY feature Function/notes ............................ .108
EASY-ENTRY system ......................... 104
EASY-EXIT feature
Function/notes ............................ .108
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 244
Function/notes ................................ 75
ECO display
Function/notes ............................ .163
On-board computer ....................... 225
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 138
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 137
Climate control .............................. 126
Deactivating/activating ................. 139
General information ....................... 137
Important safety notes .................. 137
Introduction ................................... 137
Electromagnetic compatibility
Declaration of conformity ................ 29
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 59
Emergency key
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 89
Emergency key element
Function/notes ................................ 83
General notes .................................. 83
Inserting .......................................... 84
Locking vehicle ................................ 89
Removing ......................................... 84
Emergency release
Driver's door ................................... .89
Emergency spare wheel
General note s ................................ 357
Im portant safety notes .................. 356 Removing .......................................3
57
Technical data ............................... 357
Emergency unlocking
Vehicle ............................................. 89
Engine
Display message ............................ 254
ECO start/stop function ................ 137
Engine number ............................... 360
Jump-starting ................................. 333
Running irregularl y......................... 140
Starting (important safety notes )... 134
Starting problems .......................... 140
Starting the engine with the key .... 135
Starting with the Start/Stop but-
ton ................................................. 135
Stopping ........................................ 160
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 339
Warning lamp (engine diagnos-
tics) ............................................... 278
Engine electronics
Notes ............................................. 358
Problem (fault) ............................... 140
Engine oil
Additives ........................................ 366
Checking the oil level ..................... 310
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 310
Display message ............................ 256
Filling capacity ............................... 365
General notes ................................ 365
Notes about oil grade s................... 365
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 310
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 237
temperature (on-board computer, Mercedes-Benz C 450 AMG
4MATIC) ......................................... 237
Topping up ..................................... 311
Entering an address
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 284
Environmental protection
Returning an end-of-life vehicle ....... 27
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
Activating/deactivating
(Mercedes-Benz C 450 AMG
4MATIC) ........................................... 74 Index
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HUD
see Head-up display I
Ignition lock see Key positions
Immobiliser .......................................... 78
Indicator and warning lamp
Restraint system ............................ 278
Indicator and warning lamps
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS ............................................. .281
Coolant .......................................... 279
Engine diagnostics ......................... 278
SPORT handling mode ................... 277
Indicator lamps
Display message ............................ 253
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Insect protection on the radiator .... 309
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 35
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 35
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 220
Intelligent Light System
Activating/deactivating ................. 235
Display message ............................ 253
Overview ........................................ 117
Setting the dipped-beam head-
lamps for driving on the right/left .. 236
Interior lighting
Automatic control system .............. 119
Control .......................................... .119
Overview ........................................ 119
Reading lamp ................................. 119
Interior motion sensor
Deactivating ..................................... 79
Function .......................................... .79
iPod ®
See also Digital Owner's Manual .. .284
ISOFIX child seat securing system .... 60J
Jack Declaration of conformity ................ 29 Storage location ............................ 325
Using ............................................. 352
Jump starting (engine) ......................333 K
Key Changing the battery ....................... 84
Checking the battery ....................... 84
Display message ............................ 272
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 82
Emergency key element ................... 83
Important safety notes .................... 81
KEYLESS-GO start function .............. 83
Loss ................................................. 85
Modifying the programming ............. 83
Opening/closing soft top ................. 95
Overview .......................................... 81
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 133
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 85
Starting the engine ........................ 135
Key positions
Key ................................................ 133
Start/Stop button .......................... 133
KEYLESS-GO
Activating ......................................... 82
Deactivation ..................................... 82
Locking ............................................ 82
Removing the Start/Stop button ... 134
Start function ................................... 83
Unlocking ......................................... 82
Kickdown
Driving tips ................................... .148
Manual gearshifting ....................... 152
Kneebag ............................................... 49 L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 207
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 234
Display message ............................ 259
Function/informatio n.................... 206
see Active Lane Keeping Assist
Lane package ..................................... 20414
Index

Phone book
See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 284
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 321
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occupant
protection)
Operation ......................................... 57
PRE-SAFE ®
(preventive occupant
safety system)
Display message ............................2 48
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake
Activating/deactivating ................. 233
Display message ............................ 248
Function/notes ................................ 76
Important safety notes .................... 76
Warning lamp ................................. 281
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS)
Operation ......................................... 58
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 78
Immobiliser ...................................... 78
Interior motion sensor ..................... 79
Tow-away protectio n ........................79
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 27
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 135
General notes ................................ 135
Hill start assist ............................... 136
Manual transmission ..................... .135
Trailer ............................................ 136 Q
QR code Mercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card ..................................... 31
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 30
Quick access for audio and tele-
phone
Changing the station/music
track .............................................. 287 R
RACE START (Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles) .................................................... 181
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 239
Radiator cover ................................... 309
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 228
Radio mode
See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 284
Radio-based vehicle components
Declaration of conformity ................ 29
Reading lamp ..................................... 119
Rear bench seat
Folding the backrest forwards/
back ............................................... 298
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ..................... .131
Rear foglamp
Display message ............................ 253
Switching on/off ........................... 115
Rear seat (folding the backrest for-
wards/back) ...................................... 299
Rear window heating
Problem (fault) ............................... 129
Switching on/off ........................... 129
Rear-compartment seat belt sta-
tus indicator ........................................ 47
Rear-view mirror
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ....... .111
Dipping (manual )........................... 109
Recuperation display ........................ 225
Reflective safety vest ....................... 323
Refuelling
AdBlue ®
......................................... 156
Fuel gaug e....................................... 35
Important safety notes .................. 153
Notes for Mercedes‑ AMG vehi-
cles ................................................ 362
Refuelling process ......................... 154
see Fuel
Removing
the folding draught stop ................... 98
Replacing bulbs
Dipped-beam headlamp s............... 120
Fitting/removing the cover (front
wheel arch) .................................... 121
Important safety notes .................. 119 18
Index

Warning lamp ................................. 277
Start/Stop button
Key position s ................................ .133
Starting the engine ........................ 135
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 134
STEER CONTROL .................................. 78
Steering
Display message ............................ 270
Warning lamps ............................... 283
Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot
(DISTRONIC PLUS)
Display message ............................ 263
Steering assistant STEER CON-
TROL
see STEER CONTROL
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 108
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 107
Button overview ............................... 36
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 221
Cleaning ......................................... 321
EASY ENTRY/EXIT feature ............. 108
Important safety notes .................. 107
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 112
Steering wheel gearshift paddles .... 150
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 239
Stowage areas ................................... 296
Stowage compartment
Map pockets .................................. 298
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................. 298
Centre console .............................. 297
Cup holde r..................................... 301
Door ............................................... 298
Glove compartment ....................... 297
Important safety information ......... 296
Spectacles compartment ............... 297
see Stowage areas
Stowage net ....................................... 298
Stowage space
Stowage net ................................... 298
Stowage well beneath the boot
floor .................................................... 300 Summer tyres
In winter ........................................ 344
Sun visor ............................................ 302
Suspension setting
AIRMATIC ...................................... 183
Suspension settings
AMG RIDE CONTROL sports sus-
pension .......................................... 183
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 238
Switching
the interior motion sensor on/of f.... 79
Switching on media mode
Via the device list .......................... 295 T
Tail lamps Display message ............................ 253
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 360
Drawbar load (maximum) ............... 369
Information .................................... 358
Trailer load s................................... 369
Vehicle data ................................... 367
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 231
Authorising a mobile phone (con-
necting) ......................................... 291
Connecting a Mobile phone (gen-
eral information) ............................ 290
Display message ............................ 271
Introduction ................................... 230
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 230
Number from the phone book ........ 231
Redialling ....................................... 231
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 231
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 284
Switching between mobile
phones ........................................... 292
Telephone compartment ................ 298
see Mobile phone
Telephone module with Bluetooth ®
(SAP profile) Activating and connecting the
module ........................................... 293
Charging a mobile phone ............... 294
Connecting the mobile phone ........ 293 Index
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