
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

Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions The engine does not
start. The starter motor
can be heard. The
reserve fuel warning
lamp is lit and the fuel
gauge display is at the
reserve level. The fuel tank is empty.
X Refuel the vehicle. The engine does not
start. You cannot hear
the starter motor. The on-board voltage is too low because the battery is too weak or
discharged.
X Jump-start the vehicle (Y page 348).
If the engine does not start despite attempts to jump-start it:
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. The starter motor was exposed to excessively high thermal load.
X Start the engine again (Y page 145).
If the engine still does not start: X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Vehicles with a petrol
engine:
The engine is not running
smoothly and is misfir-
ing. The engine electronics or a mechanical component of the engine
management system are/is malfunctioning.
X Depress the accelerator pedal only slightly.
Otherwise, non-combusted fuel may get into the catalytic converter
and damage it.
X Have the cause rectified immediately at a qualified specialist work-
shop. The coolant temperature
display is showing more
than 120 †. A display
message may also
appear on the multifunc-
tion display and a warn-
ing tone may sound. The coolant level is too low. The coolant is too hot and the engine is not
being cooled sufficiently.
X Stop as soon as possible and allow the engine and the coolant to
cool down.
X Check the coolant level (Y page 329). Observe the warning notes
as you do so and top up the coolant if necessary. If the coolant level is correct, the engine radiator fan may be faulty. The
coolant is too hot and the engine is not being cooled sufficiently.
X If the coolant temperature is below 120 †, you can continue driving
to the nearest qualified specialist workshop.
X Avoid heavy loads on the engine as you do so, e.g. driving in moun-
tainous terrain and stop-start traffic. Driving
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The segments between the speed of the vehi-
cle in front and the stored speed light up. Rev counter
! Do not drive in the overrevving range. Doing
so will damage the engine.
The red band in the rev counter indicates the
engine's overrevving range.
The fuel supply is interrupted to protect the
engine when the red band is reached. Outside temperature display
You should pay special attention to road condi-
tions when temperatures are around freezing
point.
Bear in mind that the outside temperature dis-
play indicates the measured air temperature
and not the road surface temperature.
The outside temperature display is in the multi-
function display (Y page 230).
Changes in the outside temperature are dis-
played after a short delay. Coolant temperature gauge
G
WARNING
If you open the bonnet while the engine is
overheating or while there is a fire in the
engine compartment, you could come into
contact with hot gases or other leaking ser-
vice products. There is a danger of injury.
Allow an overheating engine to cool down
before opening the bonnet. If there is a fire in the engine compartment, leave the bonnet
closed and notify the fire brigade.
The coolant temperature gauge is in the lower
section of the rev counter (Y page 34).
At high outside temperatures and when driving
in mountainous terrain, the coolant temperature
may rise to the end of the scale.
Under normal operating conditions and with the correct coolant level, the coolant temperature
may rise to 120 †. Operating the on-board computer
:
Multifunction display
; Right control panel
= Left control panel
X To activate the on-board computer: switch
on the power supply.
You can control the multifunction display and
the settings in the on-board computer using the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel.
Left control panel ò R
Opens the menu list 9
: Press briefly:
R Scrolls through lists
R Selects a menu or function
R In the Radio Radio orMedia
Media menu:
opens the track or station list and
selects a station, an audio track or a video scene
R In the Telephone Telephone menu: switches
to the phone book and selects a
name or a telephone number 9
: Press and hold:
R
Scrolls quickly through all lists
R In the Radio Radio orMedia
Media menu:
selects a station, audio track or
video scene using rapid scrolling
R In the Telephone Telephone menu: starts
rapid scrolling if the phone book is open Displays and operation
229On-board computer and displays Z

Engine
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions +
Top up coolant See Top up coolant See
Owner’s Manual Owner’s Manual The coolant level is too low.
! Avoid making long journeys with too little coolant in the engine
cooling system. The engine will otherwise be damaged.
X Top up the coolant, observing the warning notes when doing so
(Y page 329).
If you have to top up the coolant frequently: X Contact a qualified specialist workshop and have the engine cooling
system checked. ? The fan motor is faulty.
X If the coolant temperature is below 120 †, drive on to the nearest
qualified specialist workshop.
X Avoid heavy loads on the engine as you do so, e.g. driving in moun-
tainous terrain and stop-start traffic. ?
Coolant Stop vehi‐ Coolant Stop vehi‐
cle Switch engine cle Switch engine
off off The coolant is too hot.
A warning tone also sounds.
G WARNING
Never drive with an overheated engine. Driving when your engine has
overheated can cause any fluids that may have leaked into the engine compartment to catch fire.
In addition, steam from an overheated engine can cause serious
burns, which can occur just by opening the bonnet.
There is a risk of injury!
X Stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traffic
conditions, and switch off the engine.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 167).
X Wait until the engine has cooled down.
X Make sure that the air supply to the engine radiator is not blocked,
e.g. by frozen slush.
X Do not start the engine again until the display message goes out and
the coolant temperature is below 120 †. The engine may otherwisebe damaged.
X Pay attention to the coolant temperature gauge.
If the temperature increases again:
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
Under normal operating conditions and with the specified coolant
level, the coolant temperature may rise to 120 †. Display messages
263On-board computer and displays Z

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions 4
Check Check
eng.
eng.oil
oillev.
lev.
when
when next
nextrefuelling
refuelling The engine oil level has dropped to the minimum level.
A warning tone also sounds.
! Avoid long journeys when there is too little coolant in the cooling
system. Otherwise the engine will be damaged.
X Check the engine oil level when next refuelling, at the latest
(Y page 327).
X If necessary, top up the engine oil (Y page 328).
If you have to top up the engine oil frequently:
X Contact a qualified specialist workshop and have the engine
checked.
Information on approved engine oils can be obtained from a qualified specialist workshop or on the internet at http://bevo.mercedes-
benz.com. 8
Reserve fuel level Reserve fuel level The fuel level has dropped into the reserve range.
Operation of the auxiliary heating is deactivated if the fuel level drops
into the reserve range.
X Refuel at the nearest filling station. C There is very little fuel in the fuel tank.
Operation of the auxiliary heating is deactivated.
X You must refuel at the nearest filling station. ¸
Replace air cleaner Replace air cleaner Vehicles with a diesel engine:
The engine air filter is dirty and must be replaced.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. !
Clean the fuel fil‐ Clean the fuel fil‐
ter ter Vehicles with a diesel engine:
There is water in the fuel filter. The water must be drained off.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Refill AdBlue See Refill AdBlue See
Owner’s Manual Owner’s Manual
The AdBlue
®
level has fallen below the reserve range. A warning tone
also sounds.
X Refill AdBlue ®
as soon as possible (Y page 164).Refill AdBlue No Refill AdBlue No
start in ... mi start in ... mi
The AdBlue
®
level is sufficient only for the indicated distance. A warn-
ing tone also sounds.
X Refill AdBlue ®
immediately (Y page 164).
i If you drive the vehicle at speeds greater than 15 km/h, the
Refill
Refill AdBlue
AdBlueNo
Nostart
start in
in...
... mi
mimessage disappears after
approximately one minute. Display
messages
265On-board computer and displays Z

Warning/
indicator
lamp
N N
Signal type
Possible causes/consequences and M
M Solutions ?
N
The red coolant warning lamp comes on while the engine is running.
The coolant level is too low.
If the coolant level is correct, the airflow to the engine radiator may be blocked or the electric engine radiator fan may be malfunctioning.
The coolant is too hot and the engine is no longer being cooled sufficiently.
X Observe the additional display messages on the multifunction display.
X Stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traffic conditions,
and switch off the engine.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 167).
X Leave the vehicle and keep a safe distance from the vehicle until the engine has
cooled down.
X Check the coolant level and top up the coolant, making sure to observe the
warning notes (Y page 329).
X If you have to top up the coolant frequently, have the engine cooling system
checked.
X Make sure that the air supply to the engine radiator is not blocked, e.g. by frozen
slush.
X Do not start the engine again until the coolant temperature is below 120 †. The
engine may otherwise be damaged.
X Drive to the nearest qualified specialist workshop.
X Avoid heavy loads on the engine as you do so, e.g. driving in mountainous terrain
and stop-start traffic. ?
N
The red coolant warning lamp comes on while the engine is running. A warning
tone also sounds.
The coolant temperature has exceeded 120 †. The airflow to the engine radiator
may be blocked or the coolant level may be too low.
G WARNING
The engine is not being cooled sufficiently and may be damaged.
Never drive with an overheated engine. Driving when your engine is overheated
can cause any fluids that may have leaked into the engine compartment to catch fire.
In addition, steam from an overheated engine can cause serious burns, which can
occur just by opening the bonnet.
There is a risk of injury.
X Observe the additional display messages on the multifunction display.
X Stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traffic conditions,
and switch off the engine.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 167).
X Leave the vehicle and keep a safe distance from the vehicle until the engine has
cooled down.
X Check the coolant level and top up the coolant, making sure to observe the
warning notes (Y page 329).
X If you have to top up the coolant frequently, have the engine cooling system
checked. 288
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument clusterOn-board computer and displays

cap, you could be scalded if hot coolant
sprays out. There is a risk of injury.
Let the engine cool down before you open the cap. Wear gloves and eye protection. Open
the cap slowly to release the pressure. G
WARNING
If you open the bonnet while the engine is
overheating or while there is a fire in the
engine compartment, you could come into
contact with hot gases or other leaking ser-
vice products. There is a danger of injury.
Allow an overheating engine to cool down
before opening the bonnet. If there is a fire in the engine compartment, leave the bonnet
closed and notify the fire brigade.
Checking the coolant level Check the coolant level (example)
X Park the vehicle on a level surface.
Check the coolant level only if the vehicle is
on a level surface and the engine has cooled
down.
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition lock
(Y page 144).
or
X Press the Start/Stop button twice on vehicles
with KEYLESS-GO or the KEYLESS-GO start
function (Y page 144).
X Check the coolant temperature display on the
instrument cluster (Y page 229).
The coolant temperature must be below
70 †. X
Turn the key to position 0in the ignition lock
(Y page 144).
or X Press the Start/Stop button once on vehicles
with KEYLESS-GO or the KEYLESS-GO start
function (Y page 144).
X Slowly turn cap :half a turn anti-clockwise
and allow excess pressure to escape.
X Turn cap :further anti-clockwise and
remove it.
If the coolant is at the level of marker bar =
in the filler neck when cold, there is enough
coolant in coolant expansion tank ;.
If the coolant level is approximately 1.5 cm
above marker bar =in the filler neck when
warm, there is enough coolant in coolant
expansion tank ;.
X If necessary, top up with coolant that has
been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
X Replace cap :and turn it clockwise as far as
it will go.
Further information on coolant (Y page 378).
Topping up the windscreen washer sys-
tem G
WARNING
If windscreen washer concentrate comes into contact with hot components of the engine or
the exhaust system, it can ignite. There is a
risk of fire and injury.
Make sure the windscreen washer concen-
trate does not come into contact with the filler neck. Topping up the windscreen washer system
(example) Engine compartment
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