
Gliding mod
e................................. 157
Kickdown ....................................... 157
Manual shifting .............................. 158
Oil temperature (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 245
Overview ........................................ 153
Problem (fault) ............................... 161
Pulling away ................................... 146
Starting the engine ........................ 146
Steering wheel gearshift paddle s... 158
Trailer towing ................................. 157
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ................... 155
Transmission positions .................. 156
Automatic transmission emer-
gency running mode ......................... 161
Auxiliary heating/ventilation
Display message ............................ 278
Important safety notes .................. 137
Problem (display message) ............ 141
Remote control .............................. 139
Setting the departure time ............. 140
Switching on/off (on the centre
console) ......................................... 138
Axle load, permissible (trailer tow-
ing) ...................................................... 381 B
Back button ....................................... 293
Bag hook ............................................ 311
Ball coupling
Swinging out .................................. 220
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 69
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist (Brake Assist PLUS with Cross-
Traffic Assist)
Function/note s................................ 69
Important safety notes .................... 69
Battery (key)
Checking .......................................... 85
Important safety notes .................... 85
Replacing ......................................... 85
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 347
Display message ............................ 264
Important safety notes .................. 345
Jump starting ................................. 348 Belt tensioner
Activation ......................................... 53
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 241
Display message ............................ 268
Notes/function .............................. 210
see Active Blind Spot Assist
BlueTEC
see AdBlue ®
Bluetooth ®
Connecting a different mobile
phone ............................................ 300
Searching for a mobile phone ........ 299
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 292
Telephony ...................................... 299
Bonnet
Active bonnet (pedestrian protec-tion) ............................................... 325
Closing ........................................... 326
Display message ............................ 277
Important safety notes .................. 325
Opening ......................................... 326
Boot load (maximum) ........................ 379
Brake
EBD .................................................. 77
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 254
Notes ............................................. 377
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamps
Adaptive ........................................... 73
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 68
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 72
BAS .................................................. 69
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 69
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 377
Display message ............................ 250
Driving tips .................................... 171
Hill start assist ............................... 147
HOLD function ............................... 186 6
Index

Demisting the windows .................. 133
Demisting the windscreen ............ .132
ECO start/stop function ................ 129
Indicator lamp ................................ 130
Ionisation ....................................... 137
Ionisation (multimedia system) ...... 297
Notes on using the automatic cli-
mate control .................................. 129
Overview ........................................ 296
Overview of systems ..................... .127
Perfume atomiser (multimedia
system) .......................................... 296
Perfume atomizer .......................... 135
Pre-entry climate control (via key) (multimedia system) ..................... .297
Pre-entry climate control at
departure time (multimedia sys-
tem) ............................................... 297
Problem with the rear window
heating .......................................... 133
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 130
Rear control panel ......................... 128
Setting the air distribution ............. 131
Setting the air vents ..................... .141
Setting the airflow ......................... 132
Setting the climate mode .............. .131
Setting the climate mode (multi-
media system) ............................... 296
Setting the temperature ................ 131
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 134
Switching on/off ........................... 129
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 135
Switching the rear window heat-
ing on/off ...................................... 133
Switching the synchronisation
function on and off ........................ 132
Synchronisation function (multi-
media system) ............................... 297
THERMOTRONIC control panel (3-
zone automatic climate control) .... 128
Climate control settings
Multimedia system ........................ 296
Coat hooks ......................................... 313
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 32 COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS
Activating/deactivating ................. 241
Display message ............................ 255
Operation/notes .............................. 70
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 336
Combination switch .......................... 117
Connecting a USB device
See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 292
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 233
Controller .......................................... .293
Controlling speed
see DISTRONIC PLUS
Convenience closing feature .............. 97
Convenience opening feature ............ 96
Convenience opening/closing (air-
recirculation mode) ........................... 134
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 329
Display message ............................ 263
Important safety notes .................. 378
Temperature display in the instru-
ment cluster .................................. 229
Warning lamp ................................. 287
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 31
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 261
Function/notes ............................ .118
Crosswind Assist ................................. 76
Cruise control
Cruise control lever ....................... 174
Deactivating ................................... 175
Display message ............................ 271
Driving system ............................... 174
General notes ................................ 174
Important safety notes .................. 174
LIM indicator lamp ......................... 174
Selecting ........................................ 175
Setting a speed .............................. 175
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 175
Storing the current speed or call-
ing up the last stored speed .......... 175 8
Index

ECO display
Function/notes ............................ .170
On-board computer ....................... 233
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 148
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 148
Climate control .............................. 129
Deactivating/activating ................. 149
General information ....................... 148
Important safety notes .................. 147
Introduction ................................... 147
Electromagnetic compatibility
Declaration of conformity ................ 28
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 56
Emergency key
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 90
Emergency key element
Function/notes ................................ 84
General notes .................................. 84
Inserting .......................................... 85
Locking vehicle ................................ 90
Removing ......................................... 85
Emergency release
Driver's door ................................... .90
Emergency spare wheel
General notes ................................ 369
Important safety notes .................. 369
Removing ...................................... .370
Technical data ............................... 369
Emergency unlocking
Tailgate ............................................ 95
Vehicle ............................................. 90
Engine
Display message ............................ 263
ECO start/stop function ................ 147
Engine number ............................... 373
Jump-starting ................................. 348
Running irregularl y......................... 150
Starting (important safety notes )... 145
Starting problems .......................... 150
Starting the engine with the key .... 146
Starting with the Start/Stop but-
ton ................................................. 146
Stopping ........................................ 168 Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 353
Warning lamp (engine diagnos-
tics) ............................................... 286
Engine electronics
Notes ............................................. 371
Problem (fault) ............................... 150
Engine oil
Additives ........................................ 377
Checking the oil level ..................... 327
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 327
Display message ............................ 265
Filling capacity ............................... 377
General notes ................................ 377
Notes about oil grade s................... 377
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 327
Temperature (on-board computer, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 245
Topping up ..................................... 328
Entering an address
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 292
Environmental protection
Returning an end-of-life vehicle ....... 26
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 246
Characteristics ................................. 74
Crosswind Assist ............................. 76
Deactivating/activating (button
in Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............. 75
Deactivating/activating (notes,
except Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ...... 74
Deactivating/activating (on-
board computer, except
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 240
Display message ............................ 250
Function/note s................................ 73
General notes .................................. 73
Important safety guidelines ............. 73
Trailer stabilisation .......................... 76
Warning lamp ................................. 283
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 73
Exhaust
see Exhaust pipe
Exhaust pipe
Cleaning ......................................... 335 Index
11

Reading lamp ................................
.121
Interior motion sensor
Deactivating ..................................... 81
Function .......................................... .81
iPod ®
See also Digital Owner's Manual .. .292
ISOFIX child seat securing system .... 58J
Jack Declaration of conformity ................ 28
Storage location ............................ 340
Using ............................................. 366
Jump starting (engine) ......................348 K
Key Changing the battery ....................... 85
Checking the battery ....................... 85
Convenience closing feature ............ 97
Convenience opening feature .......... 96
Display message ............................ 279
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 83
Emergency key element ................... 84
Important safety notes .................... 82
KEYLESS-GO start function .............. 84
Loss ................................................. 86
Modifying the programming ............. 84
Overview .......................................... 82
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 144
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 86
Starting the engine ........................ 146
Key positions
Key ................................................ 144
Start/Stop button .......................... 144
KEYLESS-GO
Activating ......................................... 83
Convenience closing ........................ 97
Deactivation ..................................... 83
Locking ............................................ 83
Removing the Start/Stop button ... 145
Start function ................................... 84
Unlocking ......................................... 83
Kickdown
Driving tips ................................... .157
Manual gearshifting ....................... 160 Kneebag
............................................... 48 L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 212
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 242
Display message ............................ 268
Function/informatio n.................... 211
see Active Lane Keeping Assist
Lane package ..................................... 210
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 247
Lashing eyelets ................................. 310
Level control (display message) ...... 267
Licence plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 261
Light sensor (display message) ....... 261
Light switch
operation ....................................... 115
Lighting
see Lights
Lights
Activating/deactivating the Intel-
ligent Light System ........................ 243
Active light function ....................... 118
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 119
Adaptive Highbeam Assist PLUS .... 119
Automatic headlamp mod e............ 115
Cornering light function ................. 118
Dipped-beam headlamp s............... 116
Driving abroad ............................... 115
Foglamps (extended range) ........... 118
General notes ................................ 115
Hazard warning lamps ................... 117
Headlamp flashe r........................... 117
Headlamp rang e............................ 117
Intelligent Light System (func-
tion) ............................................... 118
Light switch ................................... 115
Main-beam headlamp s................... 117
Misted up headlamp s.................... 120
Motorway mod e............................. 118
Parking lamps ................................ 116
Rear foglamp ................................. 116
Setting exterior lighting ................. 115 14
Index

Transmission oil (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 245
TEMPOMAT
Function/notes ............................. 174
Text messages
Telephone module with Blue-
tooth ®
(SAP profile) ....................... 302
Timing (RACETIMER) .........................247
TIREFIT Kit
Declaration of conformity ................ 29
Important safety notes .................. 342
Storage location ............................ 340
Tyre pressure not reached ............. 344
Tyre pressure reached ................... 344
Using ............................................. 343
Top Tether ............................................ 59
Total distance recorder .................... 232
Touchpad
Changing the station/music
track .............................................. 295
Character suggestions ................... 294
Deleting characters ....................... 294
Entering a space ............................ 294
Entering characters ....................... 294
Gesture control .............................. 294
Handwriting recognition ................ 294
Operating the touchpad ................. 294
Overview ........................................ 293
Quick access for audio .................. 295
Switching ....................................... 293
Switching input line ....................... 294
Tow-away protection
Deactivating ..................................... 80
Function .......................................... .80
Priming/deactivating ....................... 80
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 353
Important safety notes .................. 350
Towing
Important safety notes .................. 350
Notes for 4MATIC vehicles ............ 353
Transporting the vehicle ................3 53
Towing a trailer
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 215
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 218
Active Parking Assist ..................... 194
Axle load, permissible .................... 381 ESP
®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 76
Failure check for LEDs ................... 223
Pulling away with a trailer .............. 147
Swinging out the ball coupling ....... 220
Trailer tow hitch display message .. 277
Towing away
Fitting the towing eye .................... 352
Removing the towing eye ............... 352
With both axles on the ground ....... 353
Towing eye ......................................... 340
Traffic Sign Assist
Activating/deactivating the warn-ing function .................................... 241
Display message ............................ 269
Function/note s............................. 208
Important safety notes .................. 209
Instrument cluster display ............. 209
Trailer coupling
see Towing a trailer
Trailer towing
7-pin connecto r............................. 223
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 211
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ......... 336
Coupling up a traile r...................... 222
Decoupling a trailer ....................... 222
Driving tip s.................................... 219
Important safety notes .................. 218
Lights display message .................. 261
Parktronic ...................................... 191
Power supply ................................. 222
Problem (fault) ............................... 224
Trailer load s................................... 380
Transfer case ..................................... 161
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transmission position display ......... 155
Transporting the vehicle .................. 353
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 336
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 233
Trip meter
Calling up ....................................... 232
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 234
Turn signals
Replacing bulbs (front) ................... 123 22
Index

Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use only
driving aids that have been approved specifi-
cally for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz. Restraint system warning lamp
The functions of the restraint system are
checked after the ignition is switched on and at regular intervals while the engine is running.
Therefore, malfunctions can be detected in
good time.
The 6 restraint system warning lamp on the
instrument cluster lights up when the ignition is
switched on. It goes out no later than a few sec- onds after the vehicle is started. The compo-
nents of the restraint system are in operational
readiness.
A malfunction has occurred if the 6restraint
system warning lamp:
R does not light up after the ignition is switched
on
R does not go out after a few seconds with the
engine running
R lights up again while the engine is running G
WARNING
If the restraint system is malfunctioning,
restraint system components may be trig-
gered unintentionally or may not deploy as
intended during an accident. This may affect
the seat belt tensioner or airbag, for example. This poses an increased risk of injury or even
fatal injury.
Have the restraint system checked and
repaired immediately at a qualified specialist
workshop. PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamp
PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp
:and
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp ;are
part of the automatic deactivation system of the front-passenger front airbag.
The indicator lamps display the status of the
front-passenger front airbag.
R PASSENGER AIR BAG ON lights up for 60 sec-
onds, then both indicator lamps are off
(PASSENGER AIR BAG ON and OFF): the front-
passenger front airbag is able to deploy in the event of an accident.
R PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF lights up: the front-
passenger front airbag is disabled. It will then
not be deployed in the event of an accident.
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp is off, only the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp shows the status of the front-passenger
front airbag. The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indi-
cator lamp may be lit continuously or be off.
Depending on the person in the front-passenger seat, the front-passenger front airbag must be
either disabled or enabled; see the following
points. You must make sure of this both before
and during a journey.
R Children in a rearward-facing child
restraint system: the PASSENGER AIR BAG
OFF indicator lamp must be lit. The front-
passenger front airbag is disabled. It is imper-
ative to observe the notes on the "Automatic front-passenger front airbag deactivation sys-
tem" (Y page 49) and on "Children in the
vehicle" (Y page 56).
R Children in a forward-facing child
restraint system: depending on the installed
child restraint system and the age and size of the child, the front-passenger front airbag is
either disabled or enabled. Therefore, it is
imperative to observe the notes on the "Auto-
matic front-passenger front airbag deactiva- 42
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Driving safety systems
Driving safety systems overview
In this section, you will find information about
the following driving safety systems:
R ABS (Anti-lock BrakingSystem)
(Y page 68)
R BAS (Brake AssistSystem) (Y page 69)
R BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist ( Brake
Assist System PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist)
(Y page 69)
R COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS
(Y page 70)
R Adaptive brake lights (Y page 73)
R ESP ®
(Electronic StabilityProgram)
(Y page 73)
R EBD (electronic brake forcedistribution)
(Y page 77)
R ADAPTIVE BRAKE (Y page 77)
R PRE-SAFE ®
Brake (Y page 77)
R STEER CONTROL (Y page 79)Important safety notes
The driving safety systems can neither reduce
the risk of an accident if you fail to adapt your
driving style or are not paying attention nor
override the laws of physics. Driving safety sys- tems are merely aids designed to assist driving.
You are responsible for maintaining the distance
to the vehicle in front, for vehicle speed, for
braking in good time and for staying in lane.
Always adapt your driving style to suit the pre-
vailing road and weather conditions and main-
tain a safe distance from the vehicle in front.
Drive carefully.
The driving safety systems described work as
effectively as possible only when there is ade-
quate contact between the tyres and the road
surface. Pay particular attention to the informa- tion regarding tyres, recommended minimum
tyre tread depths etc. in the "Wheels and tyres"
section (Y page 356).
In wintry driving conditions, always use winter
tyres (M+S tyres) and, if necessary, snow
chains. Only in this way will the driving safety
systems described in this section work as effec-
tively as possible. ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
General information ABS regulates brake pressure in such a way that
the wheels do not lock when you brake. This
allows you to continue steering the vehicle when braking.
The ! ABS warning lamp on the instrument
cluster lights up when the ignition is switched
on. It goes out when the engine is running.
ABS works from a speed of about 8 km/h,
regardless of road-surface conditions. ABS
works on slippery surfaces, even when you
brake only gently.
Important safety notes i
Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (Y page 68). G
WARNING
If ABS is faulty, the wheels could lock when
braking. The steerability and braking charac-
teristics may be severely impaired. Addition-
ally, further driving safety systems are deac-
tivated. There is an increased danger of skid- ding and accidents.
Drive on carefully. Have ABS checked imme-
diately at a qualified specialist workshop.
If ABS is malfunctioning, other systems, includ-
ing driving safety systems, will also become
inoperative. Observe the information on the ABS warning lamp (Y page 283) and display mes-
sages that may be shown on the instrument
cluster (Y page 250).
Brakes X
If ABS intervenes: continue to depress the
brake pedal with force until the braking sit-
uation is over.
X To make a full brake application: depress
the brake pedal with full force.
If ABS intervenes when braking, you will feel a
pulsing in the brake pedal.
The pulsating brake pedal can be an indication
of hazardous road conditions; this serves as a
reminder to take extra care while driving. 68
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msSafety

Drive on carefully. Have ESP
®
checked at a
qualified specialist workshop.
If the å ESP®
OFF warning lamp lights up
continuously, ESP ®
is deactivated.
If the ÷ ESP®
warning lamp lights up contin-
uously, ESP ®
is not available due to a malfunc-
tion.
Read the information on warning lamps
(Y page 283 )and display messages that may be
shown in the instrument cluster (Y page 250).
Only use wheels with the recommended tyre
sizes. Only then will ESP ®
function properly.
Characteristics of ESP ®General notes
If the ÷ ESP warning lamp goes out before
beginning the journey, ESP ®
is automatically
active.
If ESP ®
engages, the ÷ESP®
warning lamp
flashes in the instrument cluster.
If ESP ®
engages:
X Do not deactivate ESP ®
under any circum-
stances.
X When pulling away, only depress the acceler-
ator pedal as far as is necessary.
X Adapt your driving style to suit the prevailing
road and weather conditions.
ECO start/stop function
The ECO start/stop function switches the
engine off automatically if the vehicle stops
moving. When the vehicle pulls away again, the
engine starts automatically. ESP ®
remains in its
previously selected status, e.g. if ESP ®
was
deactivated before the engine was automati-
cally switched off.
Activating/deactivating ESP ®
(except
Mercedes‑AMG vehicles) Important safety notes
i Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (Y page 68). You can select between the following ESP
®
sta-
tuses:
R ESP ®
is activated
R ESP ®
is deactivated G
WARNING
If you deactivate ESP ®
, ESP ®
no longer sta-
bilises the vehicle. There is an increased risk
of skidding and an accident.
Only deactivate ESP ®
in the situations descri-
bed in the following.
It may be best to deactivate ESP ®
in the follow-
ing situations:
R when snow chains are used
R in deep snow
R on sand or gravel
Spinning the wheels results in a cutting action,
which enhances traction.
i Activate ESP ®
as soon as the situations
described above no longer apply. ESP ®
will
otherwise not be able to stabilise the vehicle
if the vehicle starts to skid or a wheel starts to
spin.
Activating/deactivating ESP ® X
To deactivate: press button:.
The å ESP®
OFF warning lamp on the
instrument cluster lights up.
X To activate: press button :.
The å ESP®
OFF warning lamp on the
instrument cluster goes out.
Characteristics when ESP ®
is deactivated
If ESP ®
is deactivated and one or more wheels
start to spin, the ÷ESP®
warning lamp on 74
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