Driving in winter ............................. 197
Driving on flooded roads ................ 196
Driving on sand .............................. 200
Driving on wet roads ...................... 196
Driving over obstacles ................... 201
Exhaust check ............................... 193
Fuel ................................................ 193
General .......................................... 192
Hydroplaning ................................. 196
Icy road surfaces ........................... 197
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 195
Off-road driving .............................. 199
Off-road fording ............................. 197
Snow chains .................................. 407
Tire ruts ......................................... 201
Towing a trailer .............................. 264
Traveling uphill ............................... 201
Wet road surface ........................... 195
DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation)
Display message ............................ 313
Function/notes ............................. 257
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 279
E
EASY-ENTRY featureActivating/deactivating ................. 285
Function/notes ............................. 123
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 124
Function/notes ............................. 123
Switching on/off ........................... 285
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 293
Function/notes ................................ 75
ECO display
Function/notes ............................. 193
On-board computer ....................... 276
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 170
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 169
Deactivating/activating ................. 170
General information ....................... 169
Important safety notes .................. 169
Introduction ................................... 169 Electronic Stability Program
see ESP
®(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 60
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 92
Vehicle ............................................. 92
Emergency spare wheel
General notes ................................ 438
Important safety notes .................. 438
Removing ....................................... 439
Storage location ............................ 439
Technical data ............................... 441
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 58
Emergency unlocking
Tailgate ............................................ 97
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 25
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 334
Display message ............................ 306
ECO start/stop function ................ 169
Engine number ............................... 447
Irregular running ............................ 172
Jump-starting ................................. 395
Starting (important safety notes) ... 167
Starting problems .......................... 172
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 167
Starting with KEYLESS-GO ............. 168
Switching off .................................. 189
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 400
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 172
E
ngine jump starting
see Jump starting (engine)
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 372
Additives ........................................ 451
Checking the oil level ..................... 371
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 371
Display message ............................ 308
Filling capacity ............................... 451
Notes about oil grades ................... 450
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 371
10Index
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 287
Viscosity ........................................451
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 287
Characteristics ................................. 74
Deactivating/activating ................... 74
Display message ............................ 291
Function/notes ................................ 73
General notes .................................. 73
Important safety information ........... 73
Trailer stabilization ........................... 75
Warning lamp ................................. 330
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 73
Exhaust check ................................... 193
Exhaust pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) ..................................................3 81
Exterior lighting
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 124
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 125
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 286
Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 125
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 125
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 125
Setting ........................................... 125
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 127
Storing the parking position .......... 126
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 342
F
Filler cap
see Fuel filler flap
Flat tire
MOExtended tires .......................... 387
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 387
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 388
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormats ........................................... 368
Folding the rear bench seat for-
wards/back ....................................... 344 Fording
Off-road ......................................... 197
On flooded roads ........................... 196
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 444
Two-way radio ................................ 444
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 449
Consumption statistics .................. 276
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 276
Displaying the range ...................... 276
Driving tips .................................... 193
Fuel gauge ....................................... 35
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 448
Important safety notes .................. 447
Low outside temperatures ............. 450
Problem (malfunction) ................... 185
Quality (diesel) ............................... 449
Refueling ........................................ 182
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 448
Fuel filler flap
Opening ......................................... 184
Fuel filter (display message) ............ 309
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 276
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 448
Problem (malfunction) ................... 185
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 400
Before changing ............................. 400
Dashboard fuse box ....................... 400
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 401
Fuse box under rear bench seat .... 401
Important safety notes .................. 400
G
Garage door openerClearing the memory ..................... 367
General notes ................................ 364
Important safety notes .................. 365
Opening/closing the garage doo r..3 67
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 365
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Exit position (3rd row of seats) ...... 116
Folding down/up (third row of
seats) ............................................. 113
Folding the 2nd row of seats
forward electrically ........................ 117
Folding the 2nd row of seats
forward manually ........................... 115
Folding the rear bench seat for-
wards/back ................................... 344
Important safety notes .................. 109
Overview ........................................ 109
Seat heating problem .................... 120
Seat ventilation problem ................ 121
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 127
Switching seat heating on/off ....... 118
Switching seat ventilation on/off .. 120
Section
Sliding sunroof ............................... 102
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 382
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 380
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 283
Service message
see ASSYST PLUS
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 451
Coolant (engine) ............................ 452
DEF special additives ..................... 450
Engine oil ....................................... 450
Fuel ................................................ 447
Important safety notes .................. 447
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 453
Washer fluid ................................... 453
Setting the air distribution ............... 156
Setting the airflow ............................ 156
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 286
On-board computer ....................... 283
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 287
Side impact air bag ............................. 52
Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 305
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 379 Convenience closing feature ............ 99
Convenience opening feature .......... 99
Hinged side windows ....................... 98
Important safety information ........... 97
Opening/
closi
ng .............................. 98
Overview .......................................... 97
Problem (malfunction) ................... 102
Resetting ....................................... 100
Reversing feature ............................. 98
Sliding sunroof
Important safety notes .................. 102
Opening/closing ............................ 103
Problem (malfunction) ................... 106
Resetting ....................................... 104
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 85
Changing the programming ............. 84
Checking the battery ....................... 85
Convenience closing feature .......... 100
Convenience opening feature .......... 99
Display message ............................ 323
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 82
Important safety notes .................... 82
KEYLESS-GO start function .............. 84
Loss ................................................. 87
Mechanical key ................................ 84
Overview .......................................... 82
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 165
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 87
Starting the engine ........................ 167
Snow chains
Information .................................... 407
Snow drive program ....................... 255
Sockets
Center console .............................. 353
General notes ................................ 353
Luggage compartment ................... 354
Rear compartment ......................... 353
Special seat belt retractor .................. 61
Specialist workshop ............................ 29
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 277
In the Instrument cluster ................. 35
Segments ...................................... 272
18Index
DEF (BlueTECvehicles only )
Important notes on us e
To function properly, BlueTE Cexhaus tgas
aftertreatmen tmus tbe operated wit hth e
reducing agen tDEF. Addin gDE Fis on eof th e
task sperformed durin gmaintenance .Under
normal operatin gconditions, atank of DE F
last suntil th enext servic edue date.
Whe nth esupply of DE Fis almost used up, th e
Check
AdditiveSeeOperator' sManual
message is shown in th emultifunction dis -
play.
If you drive th evehicle faste rthan 10 mph
(16 km/h), th eCheck
AdditiveSeeOper‐
ator's Manualmessage goe sout after
approximately on eminute.
Whe nth esupply of DE Fis down to areserv e
of approximately 1gal (3. 8l) th eRefill
DEF See Operator' sManualmessage is
shown in th emultifunction display.
Whe nth eDE Fsupply drops to aminimum ,th e
Remaining Starts :16
message is shown
in th emultifunction display.
If th eRefill DEF No Start in XXX Xkm
message is shown in th emultifunction dis -
play, you can still drive th evehicle over th e
distanc eshown .If DE Fis no trefilled ,you will
subsequently be unable to startth eengine.
If th eRefill DEF Eng .Start Not Poss.
message appears in th emultifunction display
and th eengin edoe sno tstart ,you mus tadd
DEF.
XAd dat leas t 1gal (3.8 l)of DEF.
XSwitch on the ignition for at least 60 sec-
onds.
XStart the engine.
iHave the DEF tank refilled at a qualified
specialist workshop.
Use the special DEF refill bottle when adding
DEF between maintenance intervals. Contact
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center with
any questions or, if necessary, contact Road-
side Assistance (
Ypage 26). If the outside temperature is below 12 ‡
(Ò11 †) it may be difficult to top up. If DEF is
frozen and there is an active warning indica-
tor, it may not be possible to add DEF. Park
the vehicle in a warmer place, e.g. in a garage,
until DEF has become fluid again. It will then
be possible to add DEF again. Alternatively,
have the DEF tank refilled at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
Further information about BlueTEC exhaust
gas aftertreatment and DEF is available at any
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Important safety notes
DEF is a water-soluble fluid for the exhaust
gas aftertreatment of diesel engines. It is:
Rnot poisonous
Rcolorless and odorless
Rnot flammable
When you open the DEF container, small
amounts of ammonia vapor may be released.
Ammonia vapors have a pungent odor and are
particularly irritating to the skin, to mucous
membranes and to the eyes. You may expe-
rience a burning sensation in your eyes, nose
and throat. Coughing and watering of the
eyes are possible.
Do not inhale ammonia vapors. Fill the DEF
tank only in well-ventilated areas.
DEF must not come into contact with your
skin, eyes or clothing and must not be swal-
lowed. Keep DEF away from children.
If you or other persons come into contact with
DEF, observe the following:
RRinse DEF from your skin immediately with
soap and water.
RIf DEF comes into contact with your eyes,
immediately rinse them thoroughly with
clean water. Seek medical assistance with-
out delay.
RIf DEF has been swallowed, rinse your
mouth out immediately. Drink plenty of
186Refueling
Driving and parking
water. Seek medical assistance without
delay.
RChange out of clothing contaminated with
DEF immediately.
!Only use DEF in accordance with
ISO 22241. Do not mix any additives with
DEF, and do not dilute DEF with water. This
may destroy the BlueTEC exhaust gas after-
treatment system.
!The vehicle must be parked on level
ground to fill the DEF tank. The DEF tank
can only be filled as intended with the vehi-
cle parked on a level surface. This avoids
false level readings. Filling the tank is not
permitted if the vehicle is not parked on a
level surface. There is a danger of overfill-
ing, which could result in damage to com-
ponents of the BlueTEC exhaust gas after-
treatment.
!Rinse surfaces that have come into con-
tact with DEF immediately with water or
remove DEF using a damp cloth and cold
water. If the DEF has already crystallized,
use a sponge and cold water to clean it. DEF
residues crystallize after time and contam-
inate the affected surfaces.
!DEF is not a fuel additive and must not be
added to the fuel tank. If DEF is added to
the fuel tank, this can lead to engine dam-
age.
For further information on DEF, see
(
Ypage 450).
Opening the DEF filler cap
The fuel filler flap is unlocked or locked auto-
matically when you open or close the vehicle
with the SmartKey or with KEYLESS-GO.
XSwitch the ignition off.
XPress the fuel filler flap in the direction of
arrow :.
The fuel filler flap swings up.
XTurn blue DEF fuel filler cap ;counter-
clockwise and remove it.
DEF filler cap ;is secured with a plastic
strip.
DEF refill canisters
!Do not tighten the disposable hose with
too much force. The disposable hose may
otherwise be destroyed.
XUnscrew the cap from the opening on top of
DEF refill canister ;.
XPlace disposable hose :on the opening of
DEF refill canister ;and screw it on clock-
wise until hand-tight.
Refueling187
Driving and parking
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Engine number
:Emission control information plate,
including the certification of both federal
and Californian emissions standards
;Engine number (stamped into the crank-
case)
=VIN (on the lower edge of the windshield)
Service products and filling capaci-
ties
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Service products may be poisonous and haz-
ardous to health. There is a risk of injury.
Comply with instructions on the use, storage
and disposal of service products on the labels
of the respective original containers. Always
store service products sealed in their original
containers. Always keep service products out
of the reach of children.
HEnvironmental note
Dispose of service products in an environ-
mentally responsible manner.
Service products include the following:
RFuels
RExhaust gas aftertreatment additives, e.g.
DEF
RLubricants (e.g. engine oil, transmission oil)
RCoolant
RBrake fluid
RWindshield washer fluid
RClimate control system refrigerant
Components and service products must be
matched. Only use products recommended
by Mercedes-Benz. Damage which is caused
by the use of products which have not been
recommended is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz warranty or goodwill ges-
tures. They are listed in this Mercedes-Benz
Operator's Manual in the appropriate section.
Information on tested and approved products
can be obtained at an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center or on the Internet at
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com.
You can recognize service products approved
by Mercedes-Benz by the following inscrip-
tion on the containers:
RMB-Freigabe (e.g. MB-Freigabe 229.51)
RMB Approval (e.g. MB Approval 229.51)
Other designations or recommendations indi-
cate a level of quality or a specification in
accordance with an MB Sheet Number (e.g.
MB 229.5). They have not necessarily been
approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Other identifications, for example:
R0 W-30
R5 W-30
R5 W-40
Fuel
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Fuel is highly flammable. If you handle fuel
incorrectly, there is a risk of fire and explo-
sion.
You must avoid fire, open flames, creating
sparks and smoking. Switch off the engine
and, if applicable, the auxiliary heating before refueling.
Service products and filling capacities447
Technical data
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GWARNING
Fuel is poisonous and hazardous to health.
There is a risk of injury.
You must make sure that fuel does not come into contact with your skin, eyes or clothing
and that it is not swallowed. Do not inhale fuel
vapors. Keep fuel away from children.
If you or others come into contact with fuel,
observe the following:
RWash away fuel from skin immediately
using soap and water.
RIf fuel comes into contact with your eyes,
immediately rinse them thoroughly with
clean water. Seek medical assistance with-
out delay.
RIf fuel is swallowed, seek medical assis-
tance without delay. Do not induce vomit-
ing.
RImmediately change out of clothing which
has come into contact with fuel.
Tank capacity
ModelTotal capa- city
All other models26.4 US gal(100.0 l)
ModelOf which
reserve
Mercedes‑AMG vehiclesApprox.
3.7 US gal (14.0 l)
Allot her modelsApprox.
3.2 US gal (12.0 l)
Gasoline
Fuel grade
!Do not use diesel to refuel vehicles with a
gasoline engine. Do not switch on the igni-
tion if you accidentally refuel with the wrong fuel. Otherwise, the fuel will enter
the fuel system. Even small amounts of the
wrong fuel could result in damage to the
fuel system and the engine. Notify a quali-
fied specialist workshop and have the fuel
tank and fuel lines drained completely.
!Only refuel using unleaded premium
grade gasoline with at least 91 AKI/
95 RON.
!Only use the fuel recommended. Operat-
ing the vehicle with other fuels can lead to
engine failure.
!Do not use the following:
RE85 (gasoline with 85% ethanol)
RE100 (100% ethanol)
RM15 (gasoline with 15% methanol)
RM30 (gasoline with 30% methanol)
RM85 (gasoline with 85% methanol)
RM100 (100% methanol)
RGasoline with metalliferous additives
RDiesel
Do not mix such fuels with the fuel recom-
mended for your vehicle. Do not use addi-
tives. Otherwise, engine damage may
occur. This does not include cleaning addi-
tives for the removal and prevention of res- idue build-up. Gasoline may only be mixed
with cleaning additives recommended by
Mercedes-Benz; see "Additives". You can
obtain further information from any author-
ized Mercedes-Benz Center.
!To ensure the longevity and full perform-
ance of the engine, only premium-grade
unleaded gasoline must be used.
If standard unleaded gasoline is unavaila-
ble and you have to refuel with unleaded
gasoline of a lower grade, observe the fol-
lowing precautions:
ROnly fill the fuel tank to half full with reg-
ular unleaded gasoline and fill the rest
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Technical data
with premium-grade unleaded gasoline
as soon as possible.
RDo not drive at the maximum speed.
RAvoid sudden acceleration and engine
speeds over 3,000 rpm.
You will usually find information about the fuel
grade on the pump. If you cannot find the
label on the pump, ask the staff for assis-
tance.
iFor further information, consult a quali-
fied specialist workshop or visit
http://www.mbusa.com (USA only).
iE10 fuel contains up to 10% bioethanol.
Your vehicle is E10-compatible. You can
refuel your vehicle using E10 fuel.
As a temporary measure, if the recommended
fuel is not available, you may also use regular
unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of
87 AKI/91 RON. This may reduce engine per-
formance and increase fuel consumption.
Avoid driving at full throttle and sudden accel-
eration. Never refuel using fuel with a lower
AKI.
Information on refueling (
Ypage 183).
Additives
!Operating the engine with fuel additives
added later can lead to engine failure. Do
not mix fuel additives with fuel. This does
not include additives for the removal and
prevention of residue buildup. gasoline
must only be mixed with additives recom-
mended by Mercedes-Benz. Comply with
the instructions for use on the product
label. More information about recommen-
ded additives can be obtained from any
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use
branded fuels that have additives.
The quality of the fuel available in some coun-
tries may not be suff icient
. Residue could
build up in the injection system as a result. In
such cases, and in consultation with an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, the gaso-
line may be mixed with the cleaning additive recommended by Mercedes-Benz. You must
observe the notes and mixing ratios specified
on the container.
Diesel
Fuel grade
GWARNING
If you mix diesel fuel with gasoline, the flash
point is lower than that of pure diesel fuel.
When the engine is running, exhaust system
components could overheat without being
noticed. There is a risk of fire.
Never refuel with gasoline. Never mix gasoline with diesel fuel.
!Only use Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD),
otherwise it may lead to increased wear
and damage to the fuel system, engine and
exhaust system.
!Do not use the following:
Rgasoline
Rdiesel with a bio-diesel content greater
than 5% (e.g. B20)
Rbio-diesel
Rvegetable oil
Rparaffin
Rkerosene
Rmarine diesel
Rheating oil
Do not mix such fuels with diesel fuel and
do not use any special additives. Other-
wise, engine damage may occur.
!In countries outside USA and Canada,
only use sulfur-free diesel with a sulfur con-
tent under 50 ppm. Otherwise, the emis-
sion control system could be damaged.
You will usually find information about the fuel
grade on the pump. If you cannot find the
label on the pump, ask the staff for assis-
tance.
Information on refueling (
Ypage 183).
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Technical data
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