Driving abroad ............................... 343
Hiding a service message .............. 342
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 343
Service message ............................ 342
Special service requirements ......... 343
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 78
Function ........................................... 78
Switching off the alarm .................... 78
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 253
Display message ............................ 279
Function/notes ............................. 214
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 275
see Lights
Automatic car wash (care) ............... 344
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 159
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 158
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 124
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 165
Changing gear ............................... 165
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 162
Display message ............................ 287
Double-clutch function .................. 165
Drive program ................................ 166
Drive program display .................... 163
Driving tips .................................... 165
DYNAMIC SELECT switch .............. 161
Emergency running mode .............. 169
Engaging drive position .................. 163
Engaging neutral ............................ 163
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 162
Engaging reverse gear ................... 162
Engaging the park position ............ 162
Kickdown ....................................... 165
Manual shifting .............................. 167
Overview ........................................ 161
Problem (malfunction) ................... 169
Pulling away ................................... 157
Rocking the vehicle free ................ 165 Starting the engine
........................ 155
Ste
ering wheel paddle shifters ...... 167
Trailer towing ................................. 165
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ................... 163
Transmission positions .................. 164
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 169
Axle load, permissible (trailer tow-
ing) ...................................................... 416
B
Backup lamp
Changing bulbs .............................. 132
Bag hook ............................................ 313
Ball coupling
Installing ........................................ 230
Removing ....................................... 234
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 68
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist
(Brake Assist PLUS with Cross-
Traffic Assist)
Function/notes ................................ 68
Important safety notes .................... 68
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 86
Important safety notes .................... 85
Replacing ......................................... 86
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 363
Display message ............................ 277
Important safety notes .................. 361
Jump starting ................................. 365
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 253
Display message ............................ 281
Notes/function .............................. 217
see Active Blind Spot Assist
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 264
Notes ............................................. 412
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamps
Display message ............................ 273
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