Braking assistance appropriate to
the situation
Function/note s................................ 68
Breakdown
Where will I find...? ........................ 293
see Flat tyre
see Tow-starting
see Towing away
Buttons on the steering column ...... 201C
Calling up a fault see Display messages
Car
see Vehicle
Car wash (care) ................................. 286
Care
Automatic car wash ....................... 286
Carpets .......................................... 292
Display ........................................... 290
Exhaust pipe .................................. 290
Exterior lighting ............................. 289
Gear or selector lever .................... 291
High-pressure cleaner .................... 287
Interior ........................................... 290
Matt paintwork .............................. 287
Note s............................................. 286
Paint .............................................. 287
Plastic trim .................................... 290
Reversing camera .......................... 289
Roof lining ...................................... 292
Seat belt ........................................ 291
Seat cove r..................................... 291
Sensors ......................................... 289
Steering wheel ............................... 291
Trim pieces .................................... 291
Washing by hand ........................... 286
Wheels ........................................... 288
Windows ........................................ 288
Wiper blades .................................. 288
Wooden trim .................................. 291
CD
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 259
CD player (on-board computer) ........ 206
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-puter) ............................................. 211 Locking/unlocking (key) .................. 76
Centre console
Lower section .................................. 35
Upper section .................................. 34
Child
Restraint system .............................. 54
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 59
i-Size ................................................ 55
ISOFIX .............................................. 55
On the front-passenger seat ............ 57
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 58
Recommendations ........................... 63
Suitable positions ............................ 59
Top Tether ....................................... 56
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 64
Rear doors ....................................... 65
Cigarette lighter ................................ 276
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ........................... 289
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 290
Climate control
Air conditioning ............................. 118
Auxiliary heating/ventilation .......... 126
Controlling automaticall y............... 121
Convenience opening/closing
(air-recirculation mode) ................. 125
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 121
Demisting the windows .................. 124
Demisting the windscreen ............. 123
Indicator lamp ................................ 121
Information on using
THERMOTRONIC automatic cli-
mate control .................................. 120
Notes on using the air-condition-
ing system ..................................... 118
Overview of systems ...................... 117
Problem with the rear window
heating .......................................... 124
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 121
Setting the air distribution ............. 122
Setting the air vents ...................... 130
Setting the airflow ......................... 123
Setting the temperature ................ 122
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/of f............................................ 124 Index
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Safety systems .............................. 217
Tyres .............................................. 239
Vehicle ........................................... 241
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC
Activating ....................................... 168
Calling up the speed ...................... 169
Cruise control lever ....................... 168
Deactivating ................................... 171
Display Message ............................ 236
Displays in the instrument cluster .. 171 Displays in the multifunction dis-
play ................................................ 171
Driving tips .................................... 172
Function/note s............................. 167
Important safety notes .................. 167
Selecting ........................................ 168
Setting a speed .............................. 170
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 170
Stopping ........................................ 170
Storing the speed .......................... 169
Distance warning function
Function/note s................................ 67
Warning lamp ................................. 257
Distance warning signal (warning
lamp) .................................................. 257
Door
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 211
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 85
Central locking/unlocking (key) ...... 76
Control panel ................................... 37
Display message ............................ 244
Emergency locking ........................... 85
Emergency unlocking ....................... 85
Important safety notes .................... 83
Opening (from the inside) ................ 83
Drive program
Display ........................................... 146
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 144
Manual transmission ...................... 143
Drive programs
Automatic transmission ................. 148
Driver's door
see Door
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 285
Symmetrical dipped beam ............. 107 Driving on flooded roads
.................. 162
Driving safety system
Active Brake Assist .......................... 67
Braking assistance appropriate to
the situation ..................................... 68
EBD (electronic brake force distri- bution) ............................................. 72
STEER CONTROL ............................. 73
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 66
ADAPTIVE BRAK E............................. 73
Adaptive brake lights ....................... 69
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 66
Distance warning function ............... 67
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 69
Important safety guidelines ............. 66
Overview .......................................... 65
Driving system
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 167
Parking assist PARKTRONIC .......... 177
Parking Pilo t.................................. 180
RACE START (Mercedes-AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 174
Speed limiter ................................. 165
Start-off assist ............................... 174
Driving systems
AMG RIDE CONTROL sports sus-
pension .......................................... 175
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 189
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 192
Cruise control ................................ 162
Display message ............................ 234
HOLD function ............................... 172
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 193
Lane package ................................ 191
Reversing camera .......................... 184
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 190
Driving tips
Aquaplaning ................................... 161
Automatic transmission ................. 147
Brakes ........................................... 160
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 172
Downhill gradient ........................... 160
Driving abroad ............................... 107
Driving in winter ............................. 162
Driving on flooded roads ................ 162
Driving on wet roads ...................... 161 Index
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Fuel ................................................ 159
General .......................................... 159
Icy road surfaces ........................... 162
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 161
New brake pads/linings ................ 161
Running-in tips ............................... 132
Snow chains .................................. 313
Symmetrical dipped bea m............. 107
The first 1500 km .......................... 132
Towing a trailer .............................. 196
Wet road surface ........................... 161
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 206
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 259
DYNAMIC SELECT button (all vehi-
cles except Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles) .................................................... 141
DYNAMIC SELECT controller
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ................. 141
DYNAMIC SELECT switch
Climate control (air conditioning) .. 119
Climate control
(THERMOTRONIC) .......................... 120 E
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 219
Function/note s................................ 72
ECO display
Function/note s............................. 159
On-board computer ....................... 204
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 138
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 137
Deactivating/activating ................. 138
General information ....................... 137
Important safety notes .................. 137
Introduction ................................... 137
Electromagnetic compatibility
Declaration of conformity ................ 26
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 53 Emergency key
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 85
Emergency key element
Function/note s................................ 78
Inserting .......................................... 79
Locking vehicle ................................ 85
Removing ......................................... 79
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 85
Emergency spare wheel
General notes ................................ 324
Important safety notes .................. 323
Removing ....................................... 324
Emergency unlocking
Boot ................................................. 88
Vehicle ............................................. 85
Engine
Display message ............................ 231
ECO start/stop function ................ 137
Engine number ............................... 327
Jump-starting ................................. 301
Running irregularly ......................... 139
Starting (important safety notes )... 134
Starting problems .......................... 139
Starting the engine with the key .... 135
Starting with the Start/Stop but-
ton ................................................. 135
Stopping ........................................ 156
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 307
Warning lamp (engine diagnos-
tics) ............................................... 255
Engine electronics
Notes ............................................. 325
Problem (fault) ............................... 139
Engine jump starting
see Jump starting (engine)
Engine oil
Additives ........................................ 331
Checking the oil level ..................... 282
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 282
Display message ............................ 233
Filling capacity ............................... 331
Notes about oil grade s................... 330
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 282
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 213
Topping up ..................................... 283 10
Index
ISOFIX child seat securing system
.... 55J
Jack Declaration of conformity ................ 26
Storage location ............................ 294
Using ............................................ .320
Jump starting (engine) ......................301 K
Key Changing the battery ....................... 79
Checking the battery ....................... 79
Convenience closing feature ............ 90
Convenience opening feature .......... 90
Display message ............................ 246
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 76
Emergency key element ................... 78
Important safety notes .................... 76
KEYLESS-GO start function .............. 78
Loss ................................................. 81
Modifying the programming ............. 78
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 133
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 81
Starting the engine ........................ 135
Key positions
Start/Stop button .......................... 133
Key positions (ignition lock) ............ 133
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing ........................ 90
Deactivation ..................................... 77
Locking ............................................ 77
Unlocking ......................................... 77
Kickdown
Driving tips ................................... .148
Manual gearshifting ....................... 152
Kneebag ............................................... 46 L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 209
Display message ............................ 235
Function/informatio n.................... 193 Lane package
..................................... 191
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 214
Lashing eyelets ................................. 272
Licence plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 229
Light sensor (display message) ....... 230
Lighting
see Lights
Lights
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 109
Automatic headlamp mod e............ 107
Dipped-beam headlamp s............... 108
Driving abroad ............................... 107
Hazard warning lamps ................... 109
Headlamp flashe r........................... 109
Headlamp rang e............................ 108
Light switch ................................... 107
Main-beam headlamp s................... 109
Misted up headlamp s.................... 110
Parking lamps ................................ 108
Rear foglamp ................................. 108
Setting exterior lighting ................. 107
Side lamps ..................................... 108
Switching the daytime driving
lights on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 211
Turn signals ................................... 109
LIM indicator lamp
Cruise control ................................ 163
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 168
Variable limite r.............................. 165
Limiter
Calling up the speed ...................... 166
Deactivating, variable .................... 166
Function/note s............................. 165
LIM indicator lamp ......................... 165
Permanent ..................................... 166
Setting a speed .............................. 166
Storing the current speed .............. 166
Switching to passive ...................... 166
Variabl e......................................... 165
Limiting the speed
Speed limiter ................................. 165
Loading guidelines ............................ 268
Locking
see Central locking Index
13
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 85
Emergency locking .......................... .85
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 84
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 211
Luggage compartment enlarge-
ment ................................................... 271
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 101 M
M+S tyres ........................................... 312
Main-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 109
Display messag e............................ 229
Replacing bulb s............................. 113
Switching on/of f........................... 109
Maintenance
see ASSYST PLUS
Manual transmission
Drive program ................................ 143
DYNAMIC SELECT button .............. 141
Engaging reverse gear ................... 142
Gear lever ...................................... 142
Pulling away ................................... 135
Shift recommendation ................... 143
Shifting to neutral .......................... 142
Starting the engine ........................ 135
Matt finish (cleaning instructions) .. 287
Memory card (audio) ......................... 206
Memory function ............................... 106
Mercedes-Benz emergency call
system
Switch in the overhead control
panel .............................................. 277
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 190
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre
see Qualified specialist workshop
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 216 Messages
see Display messages
Mirror turn signal
Cleaning ......................................... 289
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in sun visor)
Mobile phone
Connecting (Bluetooth ®
inter-
face) .............................................. 262
Connecting another mobile
phone ............................................ 263
Connecting the telephone module
with Bluetooth ®
(SAP profile) ......... 265
Frequencies ................................... 325
Installation ..................................... 325
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 207
Notes/placing in the bracket ......... 277
Transmission output (maximum) .... 325
Mobile telephone
Pre-installed bracket ...................... 278
Modifying the programming (key) ..... 78
MOExtended tyres ............................. 295
MP3
Operating ....................................... 206
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 259
Multifunction display
Function/note s............................. 202
Permanent display ......................... 210
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board compute r..2 01
Overview .......................................... 33
Music files
See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 259 N
Navigation Entering a destination .................... 261
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 205
See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 259
Notes on running in a new vehicle .. 132 O
Occupant safety Airbags ............................................ 44 14
Index
Door control panel
Function Page
:
Opens the door 83
;
%&Unlocks/locks
the vehicle
84
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Saves
the seat and exterior mirror
settings 106
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Adjusts the seats electrically 99
A
7
Zö\
Adjusts and folds the exterior
mirrors in/out electrically 103 Function Page
B
W
Opens/closes the side
windows 89
C
n
Activates/deactivates
the override feature for the
side windows in the rear
compartment 65
D
q
Opens the boot 88Door control panel
37At a glance
on the front-passenger side deploys under the
following conditions:
- an occupant is detected in the front-
passenger seat or
- the seat belt buckle tongue is engaged in
the belt buckle of the front-passenger seat
R Windowbag on the side on which an impact
occurs, independently of seat belt usage and
regardless of whether the front-passenger
seat is occupied
R Seat belt tensioners, if the system determines
that deployment can offer additional protec-
tion for the vehicle occupants in this situation
i Not all airbags are deployed in an accident.
The different airbag systems work independ-
ently of each other.
How the airbag system works is determined
by the severity of the accident detected,
especially the vehicle deceleration or accel-
eration, and the apparent type of accident:
R frontal collision
R side impact PRE-SAFE
®
(anticipatory occupant
protection)
Introduction In certain hazardous situations, PRE-SAFE
®
takes pre-emptive measures to protect the vehi-
cle occupants.
Important safety notes !
Make sure that there are no objects in the
footwell or behind the seats. There is a risk
that the seats and/or the objects could be
damaged when PRE-SAFE ®
is activated.
Although your vehicle is equipped with PRE-
SAFE ®
, the possibility of injury in the event of an
accident cannot be ruled out. Always adapt your
driving style to suit the prevailing road and
weather conditions and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front. Drive carefully. Function PRE-SAFE
®
intervenes:
R in emergency braking situations, e.g. when
BAS is activated
R in critical driving situations, e.g. when physi-
cal limits are exceeded and the vehicle under- steers or oversteers severely
R when active Brake Assist intervenes power-
fully
PRE-SAFE ®
takes the following measures
depending on the hazardous situation detected:
R the front seat belts are pre-tensioned.
R if the vehicle skids, the side windows and the
panorama sliding sunroof are closed.
R vehicles with the memory function: the front-
passenger seat is adjusted if it is in an unfav-
ourable position.
If the hazardous situation passes without result- ing in an accident, PRE-SAFE ®
slackens the belt
pre-tensioning. All settings made by PRE-SAFE ®
can then be reversed.
If the seat belt pre-tensioning is not reduced:
X Move the seat backrest or seat back slightly
when the vehicle is stationary.
Seat belt pre-tensioning is reduced and the
locking mechanism is released.
The seat-belt adjustment is an integral part of
the PRE-SAFE ®
convenience function. Informa-
tion about the convenience function can be
found under "Belt adjustment" (Y page 43). Automatic measures after an acci-
dent
Immediately after an accident, the following
measures may be implemented, depending on
the type and severity of the impact: R the hazard warning lamps are activated
R the emergency lighting is activated
R the vehicle doors are unlocked
R the front side windows are lowered
R the engine is switched off and the fuel supply
is cut off
R vehicles with the Mercedes-Benz emergency
call system: automatic emergency call Occupant safety
53Safety Z
Vehicles with the automatic front-passenger
front airbag deactivation system: if it is abso-
lutely necessary to fit a child restraint system to the front-passenger seat, always observe the
information on the "Automatic front-passenger
front airbag deactivation system" (Y page 47).
You can thus avoid the risks that could arise as
a result of:
R a child restraint system that is not detected
by the automatic front-passenger front airbag
deactivation system
R unintentional disabling of the front-passenger
front airbag
R unsuitable positioning of the child restraint
system, e.g. too close to the dashboard Please observe the warning notice on the
front-passenger sun visor; see illustration. G
WARNING
If you secure a child in a rearward-facing child
restraint system on the co-driver's seat and
the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
is off, the co-driver's front airbag can deploy in the event of an accident. The child could be
struck by the airbag. There is an increased risk
of injury, possibly even fatal.
In this case, always make sure that the co-
driver's front airbag has been disabled. The
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
must be lit.
NEVER use a rearward-facing child restraint on a
seat protected by an ACTIVE FRONT AIRBAG;
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the child can
occur.
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
is not lit, the front-passenger front airbag is ena- bled (Y page 40). Vehicles without the automatic front-
passenger front airbag deactivation
system If the front-passenger seat of your vehicle is not
equipped with the automatic front-passenger
front airbag deactivation system, this is indica-
ted by a special sticker. The sticker is affixed to
the side of the dashboard on the front-
passenger side. The sticker is visible when you
open the front-passenger door.
If you turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock, the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF and
PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamps light
up briefly. However, they have no function and
do not indicate that there is an automatic front- passenger front airbag deactivation system.
In this case, never fit a rearward-facing child
restraint system on the front passenger seat
(Y page 59).
Observe the following information under "Rear-
ward-facing child restraint system"
(Y page 58) and "Forward-facing child
restraint system" (Y page 59) as well as infor-
mation on the suitable positioning of the child
restraint system (Y page 59).
Rearward-facing child restraint system If it is absolutely necessary to fit a rearward-
facing child restraint system to the front-
passenger seat, always make sure that the
front-passenger front airbag is disabled. Only if
the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is lit continuously (Y page 40) is the front-
passenger front airbag disabled.
Always observe the information on suitable
positioning of the child restraint system
(Y page 59) in addition to the child restraint
system manufacturer's installation and operat-
ing instructions. 58
Children in the vehicleSafety