1, 2, 3 ...
4ETS (Electronic Traction System) see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
4MATIC
Display message ............................ 244
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 176
12 V socket
see Sockets A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 217
Function/notes ................................ 66
Important safety notes .................... 66
Warning lamp .................................2 50
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 53
Activating media mode
General notes ................................ 266
Activating/deactivating air-recir-
culation mode ................................... .124
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 121
Active Brake Assist
Activating or deactivating .............. 209
Display message ............................ 223
Function/notes ................................ 67
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 73
Adaptive brake lights .......................... 69
Adaptive Damping System
Function/notes ............................ .176
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 231
Function/notes ............................ .109
Switching on/off ........................... 110
Additional speedometer ................... 210
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 331
Address book
See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 259
Adjusting the headlamp range ......... 108
Adjusting the volume
COMAND Online ............................ 260 Adjusting volume
Audio 20 ........................................ 260
Air conditioning
General notes ................................ 117
Air filter (white display message) .... 234
Air pressure
see Tyre pressure
Air vents
Important safety notes .................. 130
Rear ............................................... 131
Setting the centre air vents ........... 131
Setting the side air vents .............. .131
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Airbag
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivatio n .......................... 47
Introduction ..................................... 44
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 40
Airbags
Display message ............................ 226
Front airbag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 45
Important safety guidelines ............. 44
Kneebag .......................................... .46
Sidebag ............................................ 46
Triggering ......................................... 51
Windowbag ...................................... 46
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 73
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 73
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 73
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
AMG
Performance Seat .......................... 101
RIDE CONTROL sports suspen-
sion ................................................ 175
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 213
AMG Performance exhaust sys-
tem ..................................................... 139
AMG RIDE CONTROL
General Information ....................... 175
Anti-glare film .................................... 279
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) 4
Index
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
Entering an address
See also Digital Owner's Manual .. .259
Environmental protection
Returning an end-of-life vehicle ....... 24
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 214
Characteristics ................................. 70
Deactivating/activating (button
in Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............. 71
Deactivating/activating (except
Mercedes‑AMG vehicles) ................. 70
Deactivating/activating (on-
board computer, except
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. .209
Display message ............................ 217
Function/notes ................................ 69
General notes .................................. 69
Important safety guidelines ............. 70
Trailer stabilisatio n.......................... 72
Warning lamp ................................. 252
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 70
Exhaust
see Exhaust pipe
Exhaust pipe
Cleaning ......................................... 290
Exterior lighting
Cleaning ......................................... 289
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 103
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ........ 104
Folding in when locking (on-board computer) ...................................... 213
Folding in/out (automatically )....... 104
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 104
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 104
Parking position ............................. 105
Resetting ....................................... 104
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 106 F
Fault message see Display messages Favourites
Overview ........................................ 260
Filler cap
see Fuel filler flap
Fire extinguisher ............................... 293
First-aid kit ......................................... 293
Fitting a wheel
Fitting a wheel ............................... 321
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 322
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 319
Raising the vehicl e......................... 320
Removing a whee l.......................... 321
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 319
Flat tyre
Changing a wheel/fitting the
spare whee l................................... 318
MOExtended tyre s......................... 295
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 294
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 296
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormat ............................................. 278
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 325
Two-way radio ................................ 325
Front-passenger front airbag deac-
tivation
Display message ............................ 226
Front-passenger front airbag deac-
tivation system
Operation ......................................... 47
Problems ......................................... 50
System self-test ............................... 49
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 329
Consumption statistics .................. 203
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 204
Displaying the range ...................... 204
Driving tip s.................................... 159
E10 ................................................ 328
Fuel gauge ....................................... 32
Grade (petrol) ................................ 328
Important safety notes .................. 328
Low outside temperatures ............. 330
Notes for CLA 250 ......................... 329
Notes for Mercedes ‑AMG vehi-
cles ................................................ 329 Index
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Problem (malfunction) ...................1
55
Quality (diesel )............................... 330
Refuelling ....................................... 152
Tank content/reserve fue l............. 328
Fuel filler flap
Opening ......................................... 154
Fuel filter (white display message) .. 234
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 204
Gaug e.............................................. 32
Fuel reserve
see Fuel
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 328
Problem (malfunction) ................... 155
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 309
Before changing ............................. 308
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 308
Fuse box in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 309
Important safety notes .................. 308 G
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ....... 213
Gearshift program
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 214
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ........... 24
Glove compartment .......................... 269
Google™ Local Search
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 259 H
HANDS-FREE ACCESS .......................... 87
Hazard warning lamps
Display message ............................ 246
Switching on/of f........................... 109
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 99
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 100
Adjusting (rear) .............................. 100
Fitting/removing (rear) .................. 100
Headlamp flasher .............................. 109 Headlamps
Misting up ...................................... 110
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High-pressure cleaners .................... 287
Hill start assist .................................. 136
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 173
Deactivating ................................... 173
Display message ............................ 234
Function/note s............................. 172
Home address
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 259
Horn ...................................................... 30 I
Ignition lock see Key positions
Immobiliser .......................................... 73
Indicator and warning lamp
Restraint system ............................ 254
Indicator and warning lamps
Coolant .......................................... 255
Engine diagnostics ......................... 255
SPORT handling mode ................... 253
Indicator lamps
Display message ............................ 228
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 32
Setting s......................................... 210
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 32
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 200
Interior lighting
Control ........................................... 111
Overview ........................................ 110
Reading lamp ................................. 110
Interior motion sensor
Deactivating ..................................... 75
Function ........................................... 75
Priming ............................................ 75
Switching off .................................... 75
iPod ®
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 259 12
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
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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