see Active Blind Spot Assist
Bluetooth®
Connecting another mobile
phone ............................................ 234
Searching for a mobile phone ........ 233
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 229
Telephony ...................................... 232
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................2 00
Notes ............................................. 311
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamps
Display message ............................ 206
Brakes
ABS ..................................................6 2
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 66
BAS .................................................. 63
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 63
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 311
Display message ............................ 198
HOLD function ............................... 156
Important safety notes .................. 142
Maintenance .................................. 143
Parking brake ................................ 139
Riding tips ...................................... 142
Warning lamp ................................. 221
Breakdown
Where will I find...? ........................ 266
see Flat tire
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting) ................................... 33
Bulbs
see Replacing bulbs
C
CaliforniaImportant notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 25
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages Car
see Vehicle
Care
360° camera ................................. 262
Car wash ........................................ 259
Carpets .......................................... 265
Display ........................................... 263
Exhaust pipe .................................. 263
Exterior lights ................................ 262
Gear or selector lever .................... 263
Interior ........................................... 263
Matte finish ................................... 261
Notes ............................................. 259
Paint .............................................. 260
Plastic trim .................................... 263
Power washer ................................ 260
Rear view camera .......................... 262
Roof lining ...................................... 265
Seat belt ........................................ 264
Seat cover ..................................... 264
Sensors ......................................... 262
Steering wheel ............................... 263
Trim pieces .................................... 264
Washing by hand ........................... 260
Wheels ........................................... 261
Windows ........................................ 261
Wiper blades .................................. 261
Wooden trim .................................. 264
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 238
CD
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 229
CD player (on-board computer) ........ 189
Center console
Lower section .................................. 37
Upper section .................................. 36
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-puter) ............................................. 195
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........ 73
Changing bulbs
High-beam headlamps ................... 108
Child
Restraint system .............................. 58
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 60
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 59
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On the front-passenger seat ............ 60
Rearward-facing restraint system ....60
Top Tether ....................................... 59
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 61
Children
Special seat belt retractor ............... 57
Cigarette lighter ................................ 242
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ........................... 262
Climate control
Automatic climate control (3-
zone) ..............................................1 13
Controlling automatically ...............1 15
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 115
Defrosting the windows ................. 118
Defrosting the windshield .............. 117
Dual-zone automatic climate con-
trol ................................................. 112
General notes ................................ 111
Indicator lamp ................................ 115
Information about using auto-
matic climate control ..................... 114
Maximum cooling .......................... 117
Overview of systems ......................1 11
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 119
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 115
Rear control panel ......................... 113
Refrigerant ..................................... 313
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 313
Setting the air distribution ............. 116
Setting the air vents ......................1 20
Setting the airflow ......................... 117
Setting the climate mode ...............1 16
Setting the temperature ................ 116
Setting the temperature with 3-
zone automatic climate control ..... 116
Setting the temperature with dual-
zone automatic climate control ..... 116
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 119
Switching on/off ........................... 114
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 119
Sw
itching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 118 Switching the ZONE function on/
off ..................................................1
17
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 32
see Instrument cluster
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS
Activating/deactivating ................. 192
Display message ............................ 200
Operation/notes .............................. 65
COMAND
Switching on/off ........................... 230
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 263
Combination switch .......................... 104
Connecting a USB device
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 29
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 187
Controller ...........................................2 30
Convenience closing feature .............. 84
Convenience opening feature ............ 83
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 256
Display message ............................ 207
Filling capacity ............................... 312
Important safety notes .................. 312
Temperature gauge ........................ 184
Warning lamp ................................. 225
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 31
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 206
Function/notes .............................1 05
Cruise control
Activation conditions ..................... 145
Cruise control lever ....................... 145
Deactivating ................................... 146
Display message ............................ 213
Driving system ............................... 145
Function/notes .............................1 45
Important safety notes .................. 145
Setting a speed .............................. 146
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 145
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Cup holderCenter console .............................. 240
Important safety notes .................. 240
Rear compartment ........................ .240
Customer Assistance Center
(CAC) ..................................................... 28
Customer Relations Department ....... 28
D
Dashboard
see Instrument cluster
Data
see Technical data
Data carrier
Selecting ........................................ 189
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 206
Function/notes .............................1 03
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 194
Declarations of conformity ................. 27
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 194
Interior lighting .............................. 195
Diagnostics connection ......................28
Digital Operator's Manua l
Help ................................................ .22
Introduction .....................................2 2
Digital speedomete r........................ .187
DIRECT SELECT lever
Automatic transmission ................. 128
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 257
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 197
Driving systems .............................2 09
Engine ............................................ 207
General notes ................................ 197
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 197
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 218
Lights ............................................. 206
Safety systems .............................. 198
SmartKey ....................................... 218
Tires ............................................... 214
Vehicle ...........................................2 15
Distance recorder .............................1 86
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 227Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 65
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activating ....................................... 149
Activation conditions ..................... 149
Deactivating ................................... 152
Display message ............................ 211
Displays in the multifunction dis-
play ............................ .................... 152
Fu
nction/notes .............................1 47
Important safety notes .................. 147
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 151
Stopping ........................................ 150
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 195
Automatic locking (switch) ...............7 9
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ...................................... .73
Control panel .................................. .39
Display message ............................ 217
Emergency locking ........................... 80
Emergency unlocking ....................... 80
Important safety notes .................... 78
Opening (from inside) ...................... 78
Drinking and driving ......................... 141
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 132
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 128
Manual ........................................... 132
Manual (vehicles with Sports
package AMG) ............................... 133
Driver's door
see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 258
Driving on flooded roads .................. 144
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 62
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 69
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 66
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 63
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 63
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS ................................................ 65
Distance warning function ............... 65
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Fuel filler flapOpening ........................................ .136
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 187
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 309
Problem (malfunction) ................... 138
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 266
Fuses
Allocation chart .............................2 79
Before changing .............................2 79
Dashboard fuse box ....................... 279
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 280
Fuse box in the trunk ..................... 280
Important safety notes .................. 279
G
Garage door opener
Clearing the memory ..................... 253
General notes ................................ 250
Important safety notes .................. 250
Opening/closing the garage door .. 252
Problems when programming ........2 52
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 250
Synchronizing the rolling code ....... 251
Gasoline ............................................. 309
Genuine parts ...................................... 24
Glove box ...........................................2 36
Google™ Local Search
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 29
H
Handbrake
see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps ......................105
Head bags
Display message ............................ 203
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 93
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 93
see NECK-PRO head restraints Headlamps
Fogging up ..................................... 106
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High beam flasher .............................1 04
High-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 105
Changing bulbs .............................. 108
Display message ............................ 206
Switching on/off ........................... 104
Hill start assist .................................. 124
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 156
Deactivating ................................... 156
Display message ............................ 209
Function/notes .............................1 56
Home address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 29
Hood
Closing ...........................................2 55
Display message ............................ 217
Important safety notes .................. 254
Opening ......................................... 254
Horn ...................................................... 32
Hydroplaning ..................................... 143
I
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 72
Indicator and warning lamps
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS .............................................. 227
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 33
Settings ......................................... 193
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 33
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 194
Interior lighting
Automatic control .......................... 107
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Multifunction displayFunction/notes ............................. 186
Permanent display ......................... 193
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .. 185
Overview .......................................... 34
Multimedia system
see Separate operating instructions
Music files
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 229
N
NavigationMenu (on-board computer) ............ 188
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 229
NECK-PRO head restraints
Important safety notes .................... 54
Operation .........................................5 4
Resettin gtriggered .......................... 55
Notes on breaking-in anew vehi-
cle ...................................................... .121
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Conditions ....................................... 49
Faults ............................................... 52
Operation ......................................... 49
System self-test ............................... 51
Occupant safety
Air bags ...........................................4 5
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 56
Children in the vehicle ..................... 56
Important safety notes .................... 40
Introduction to the restraint sys-
tem .................................................. 40
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 48
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 41
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 62
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 55 PRE-SAFE
®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 56
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 40
OCS
Conditions ....................................... 49
Faults ............................................... 52
Operation ......................................... 49
System self-test ............................... 51
Odometer ........................................... 186
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
Assistance menu ........................... 191
Audio menu ................................... 189
Convenience submenu .................. 195
Display messages .......................... 197
Displaying a service message ........ 258
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 152
Factory settings submenu ............. 196
Important safety notes .................. 184
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 193
Lighting submenu .......................... 194
Menu overview .............................. 186
Message memory .......................... 197
Navigation menu ............................ 188
Operation ....................................... 185
Service menu ................................. 193
Settings menu ............................... 193
Standard display ............................ 186
Telephone menu ............................ 190
Trip menu ...................................... 186
Vehicle submenu ........................... 195
Video DVD operation ..................... 189
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 27
Important safety notes .................... 27
Ope rating s
ystem
see On-board computer
Operation
Digital Operator's Manual ................ 22
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment ........................... 25
Outside temperature display ........... 184
Overhead control panel ...................... 38
Override feature
Rear side windows ........................... 61
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SMSsee also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 229
Snow chains ...................................... 283
Sockets
General notes ................................ 243
Rear compartment .........................2 43
Sound
Switching on/off ........................... 230
Special seat belt retractor .................. 57
Specialist workshop ............................ 28
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 187
In the Instrument cluster ................. 33
Segments ...................................... 184
Selecting the display unit ...............1 93
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 206
Switching on/off ........................... 104
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 123
STEER CONTROL .................................. 71
Steering
Display message ............................ 218
Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot
(DISTRONIC PLUS)
Activating/deactivating ................. 192
Display message ............................ 213
Steering assistant STEER CON-
TROL
see STEER CONTROL
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 96
Button overview ............................... 34
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 185
Cleaning ......................................... 263
Important safety notes .................... 96
Paddle shifters ............................... 132
Steering wheel heating .................... 96
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 102
Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 98
Switching on/off .............................. 96 Steering wheel paddle shifters
........132
Stowage areas ................................... 235
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) .............................2 36
Center console .............................. 236
Cup holders ..................... .............. 240
G
love box ....................................... 236
Important safety information ......... 235
Stowage net ................................... 237
Under driver's seat/front-
passenger seat .............................. 236
Stowage net ....................................... 237
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor .................................................... 239
Summer tires ..................................... 283
Sun visor ............................................ 240
Surround lighting (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 194
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 119
Switching on media mode
Via the device list .......................... 234
T
Tachometer ........................................ 184
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 206
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 33
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 308
Emergency spare wheel ................. 304
Information .................................... 306
Tires/wheels ................................. 303
Vehicle data ................................... 313
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 190
Authorizing a mobile phone (con-
necting) ......................................... 233
Connecting a mobile phone (gen-
eral information) ............................ 232
Display message ............................ 217
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 190
Number from the phone book ........ 190
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Tire tread ....................................... 282
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 299
Total load limit (definition) ............. 299
Traction ......................................... 293
Traction (definition) ....................... 299
Tread wear ..................................... 293
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 293
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 297
Wear indicator (definition) ............. 299
Wheel and tire combination ........... 303
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 298
see Flat tire
Top Tether ............................................ 59
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 278
Important safety notes .................. 276
Towing a trailer
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 69
Towing away
Important safety guidelines ........... 276
Installing the towing eye ................ 277
Removing the towing eye ............... 277
Transporting the vehicle ................ 278
With both axles on the ground ....... 277
With the rear axle raised ................ 278
Towing eye ......................................... 266
Traffic reports
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 229
Traffic Sign Assist
Display message ............................ 209
Function/notes ............................. 174
Important safety notes .................. 174
Instrument cluster display ............. 174
Transfer case ..................................... 135
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transmission position display ......... 128
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ...................... 128
Transporting the vehicle .................. 278
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 264 Trip computer (on-board com-
puter)
.................................................. 187
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 186
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 187
Trunk
Emerg ency re
lease .......................... 81
Important safety notes .................... 80
Locking separately ........................... 81
Opening (automatically from
inside) .............................................. 81
Opening/closing (manually from
outside) ............................................ 80
Trunk lid
Display message ............................ 217
Opening dimensions ...................... 313
Trunk load (maximum) ...................... 313
Turn signals
Display message ............................ 206
Switching on/off ........................... 104
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 306
Installation ..................................... 306
Transmission output (maximum) .... 306
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U
UnlockingEmergency unlocking ....................... 80
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 79
USB devices
Connecting to the Media Inter-
face ............................................... 234
V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........ 241
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 28
Data acquisition ............................... 29
Display message ............................ 215
Equipment ....................................... 25
Individual settings .......................... 193
Limited Warranty ............................. 29
Loading .......................................... 290
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Protection of the environment
General notes
HEnvironmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of compre-
hensive environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
that form the basis of our existence on this
planet to be used sparingly and in a manner
that takes the requirements of both nature
and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an environmen-
tally responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tire wear are affected by these factors:
Roperating conditions of your vehicle
Ryour personal driving style
You can influence both factors. You should
bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
Ravoid short trips as these increase fuel con-
sumption.
Ralways make sure that the tire pressures
are correct.
Rdo not carry any unnecessary weight.
Rremove roof racks once you no longer need
them.
Ra regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
Ralways have service work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
Rdo not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
Rdo not warm up the engine when the vehicle
is stationary.
Rdrive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front.
Ravoid frequent, sudden acceleration and
braking.
Rchange gear in good time and use each gear
only up to Ôof its maximum engine speed.
Rswitch off the engine in stationary traffic.
Rkeep an eye on the vehicle's fuel consump-
tion.
Environmental concerns and recom-
mendations
Wherever the operating instructions require you
to dispose of materials, first try to regenerate or
re-use them. Observe the relevant environmen-
tal 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 sys-
tems in these areas. Do not carry out repairs or welding. You could impair the operating
efficiency of the restraint systems.
Have aftermarket accessories installed at a
qualified specialist workshop.
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
24Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
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