1, 2, 3 ...
4ETS (Electronic Traction System) see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 190
4MATIC off-road system ...................190
12 V socket
see Socket (12 V)
230 V power socket .......................... 319
360° camera
Cleaning ......................................... 335
Display in the multimedia system .. 204
Function/notes ............................ .202 A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 250
Function/notes ................................ 68
Warning lamp ................................. 283
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 56
Activating media mode
General notes ................................ 303
Activating/deactivating air-recir-
culation mode ................................... .134
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 130
Active Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 241
Display message ............................ 268
Function/notes ............................ .213
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 242
Display message ............................ 268
Function/notes ............................ .216
Active light function ......................... 118
Active Light System
Display message ............................ 261
Active Parking Assist
Cancelling ...................................... 197
Detecting parking spaces .............. 194
Display message ............................ 269 Exiting a parking space .................. 197
Function/notes ............................
.194
Important safety notes .................. 194
Parking .......................................... 196
Towing a trailer .............................. 194
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 77
Adaptive Brake Assist
Function/notes ................................ 72
Adaptive brake lights .......................... 73
Adaptive Damping System
Function/notes ............................ .190
Adaptive Damping System (ADS) ..... 188
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 262
Function/notes ............................ .119
Switching on/off ........................... 119
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus
Display message ............................ 262
Function/notes ............................ .119
Switching on/off ........................... 120
AdBlue ®
Additive ......................................... 376
Display message ............................ 265
Displaying level and range ............. 240
Filling capacity ............................... 376
Important safety notes .................. 376
Low outside temperatures ............. 376
Purity ............................................. 376
Topping up ..................................... 164
Additional speedometer ................... 244
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 377
Address book
See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 292
Adjusting the headlamp range ......... 117
Adjusting the volume
Multimedia system ........................ 293
AIR BODY CONTROL
Display message ............................ 266
Function/notes ............................ .187
Lowering the rear of the vehicle .... 189
Raising the rear of the vehicle ....... 189
Air conditioning
General notes ................................ 127
Air filter (white display message) .... 265
Air vents
Important safety notes .................. 141
Rear ............................................... 141 4
Index
Setting ........................................... 141
Setting the centre air vents ........... 141
Setting the side air vents ............... 141
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Airbag
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation .......................... 49
Introduction ..................................... 46
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 42
Airbags
Display message ............................ 259
Front airbag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 47
Important safety guidelines ............. 46
Kneebag ........................................... 48
Sidebag ............................................ 48
Triggering ......................................... 53
Windowbag ...................................... 48
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 79
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 79
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 79
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
AMG
Performance Seat .......................... 106
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 245
AMG Performance exhaust system
can be selected ................................. 150
Anti-glare film .................................... 324
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Aquaplaning ....................................... 173
Armrest
Stowage compartment .................. 307
Ashtray ............................................... 317
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 239
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 240
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........ 330
Driving abroad ............................... 331
Hiding a service message .............. 330 Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 330
Service message ............................ 330
Special service requirements ......... 331
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 79
Function ........................................... 79
Switching off the alarm .................... 79
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 242
Display message ............................ 266
Function/note s............................. 207
Authorised workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 261
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 148
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 148
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation
Display message ............................ 259
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation system
Operation ......................................... 49
Problems ......................................... 53
System self-test ............................... 52
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 115
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 156
Changing gear ............................... 156
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 154
Display message ............................ 275
Double-clutch function .................. 156
Drive program display .................... 155
Drive programs .............................. 157
Driving tip s.................................... 156
DYNAMIC SELECT switch .............. 152
Emergency running mod e.............. 161
Engaging drive position .................. 155
Engaging neutral ............................ 154
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 154
Engaging reverse gear ................... 154
Engaging the park position ............ 154
Gearshift recommendation ............ 160 Index
5
Symmetrical dipped beam ............. 115
Driving Assistance Plus package ..... 213
Driving on flooded roads .................. 173
Driving safety system
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 69
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS ................................................ 70
EBD (electronic brake force distri- bution) ............................................. 77
STEER CONTROL ............................. 79
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 68
ADAPTIVE BRAK E............................. 77
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 72
Adaptive brake lights ....................... 73
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 69
Distance warning function ......... 70, 71
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 73
Important safety guidelines ............. 68
Overview .......................................... 68
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake ............................. 77
Driving system
AIR BODY CONTROL ...................... 187
AMG sports suspension based on
AIR BODY CONTROL ...................... 190
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ............... 184
Driving Assistance Plus package ... 213
DYNAMIC BODY CONTROL ............ 189
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 202
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 213
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 216
Active Parking Assist ..................... 194
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 207
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 210
Cruise control ................................ 174
Display message ............................ 266
Distronic Plus ................................ 178
HOLD function ............................... 186
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 211
Lane package ................................ 210
PARKTRONIC ................................. 191
Reversing camera .......................... 198
SPEEDTRONIC ............................... 176 Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 208
Driving tips
Aquaplaning ................................... 173
Automatic transmission ................. 156
Brakes ........................................... 171
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 184
Downhill gradient ........................... 172
Driving abroad ............................... 115
Driving in winter ............................. 173
Driving on flooded roads ................ 173
Driving on wet roads ...................... 173
Fuel ................................................ 170
General .......................................... 170
Icy road surfaces ........................... 173
Important safety notes .................. 143
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 172
New brake disks ............................ 172
New brake pads/linings ................ 172
Running-in tips ............................... 143
Snow chains .................................. 359
Subjecting brakes to a load ........... 172
Symmetrical dipped beam ............. 115
The first 1500 km .......................... 143
Towing a trailer .............................. 219
Wet road surface ........................... 172
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 237
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 292
DYNAMIC BODY CONTROL
Display message ............................ 267
Function/note s............................. 189
DYNAMIC SELECT switch
Automatic transmission ................. 152
climate control (THERMOTRONIC
3-zone) ........................................... 129 E
EASY-ENTRY feature Function/note s............................. 109
EASY-EXIT feature
Function/note s............................. 109
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 252
Function/note s................................ 77 10
Index
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
Side lamps ..................................... 116
Turn signals ................................... 117
see Interior lighting
LIM indicator lamp
Cruise control ................................ 174
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 179
Variable SPEEDTRONIC ................. 176
Limiting the speed
see SPEEDTRONIC
Loading guidelines ............................ 305
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 89
Emergency locking ........................... 90
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 89
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Luggage compartment
Opening/closing (from outside,
HANDS-FREE ACCESS) .................... 92
Luggage compartment cover
Important safety notes .................. 311
Notes/function .............................. 311
Luggage compartment enlarge-
ment ................................................... 308
Luggage compartment floor
Important safety notes .................. 314
opening/closing ............................ 314
stowage well, under ....................... 314
Luggage compartment plug-in
module (telescopic rod) .................... 313
Luggage net ....................................... 312
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 106 M
M+S tyres ........................................... 358
Main-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 119
Adaptive Highbeam Assist PLUS .... 119
Display message ............................ 261
Replacing bulb s............................. 122
Switching on/of f........................... 117
Matt finish (cleaning instructions) .. 333MB Contact
Breakdown assistance call but-
ton ................................................. 322
Display message ............................ 255
General notes ................................ 321
Info call button .............................. 322
Media Interface
see Digital Owner's Manual
Memory card (audio) ......................... 237
Memory function
Seats, steering wheel, exterior
mirrors ........................................... 113
Mercedes connect me
display message ............................ 255
Mercedes me connect
Breakdown assistance call but-
ton ................................................. 322
General notes ................................ 321
Info call button .............................. 322
Mercedes-Benz emergency call
system
Switch in the overhead control
panel .............................................. 321
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
360°camera .................................. 202
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 213
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 216
Active Parking Assist ..................... 194
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 207
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 210
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 178
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ............... 184
General notes ................................ 174
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 211
PARKTRONIC ................................. 191
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 55
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 55
Reversing camera .......................... 198
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 208
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre
see Qualified specialist workshop
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 249 Index
15
Operating instructions
Vehicle equipment ........................... 27
Operating safety
Declaration of conformit y................ 28
Important safety note ...................... 27
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operation
Digital Owner's Manua l.................... 25
Outside temperature display ........... 229
Overhead control panel ...................... 39
Override feature
Rear side window s........................... 67
Owner's Manual
Overview .......................................... 27 P
Paint code .......................................... 372
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 333
Panic alarm .......................................... 41
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 167
Parking brake ................................ 168
Parking position for the exterior
mirror on the front-passenger
side ................................................ 112
Reversing camera .......................... 198
Switching off the engine ................ 168
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
see 360° camera
see Active Parking Assist
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
see Reversing camera
Parking brake
Applying automaticall y................... 169
Applying or releasing manually ...... 169
Display message ............................ 252
Electric parking brake .................... 168
Emergency braking ........................ 170
General information ....................... 168
Releasing automaticall y................. 169
Warning lamp ................................. 286
Parking lamps
Display message ............................ 261
Switching on/of f........................... 116 PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 193
Driving system ............................... 191
Function/note s............................. 191
Important safety notes .................. 191
Problem (fault) ............................... 193
Sensor rang e................................. 191
Trailer towing ................................. 191
Warning display ............................. 192
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Display message ............................ 259
Indicator lamps ................................ 42
Problems (malfunctions) ................ 259
Perfume atomiser
Setting the perfume intensity
(multimedia system )...................... 296
Vial ................................................ 135
Perfume atomizer
Operating ....................................... 135
Problem (malfunction) ................... 137
Petrol .................................................. 374
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 67
Phone book
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 292
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 336
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occupant
protection)
Operation ......................................... 55
PRE-SAFE ®
(preventive occupant
safety system)
Display message ............................ 255
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake
Activating/deactivating ................. 241
Display message ............................ 256
Function/note s................................ 77
Important safety notes .................... 77
Warning lamp ................................. 289
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS)
Operation ......................................... 55
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system )......... 79
Immobiliser ...................................... 79
Interior motion sensor ..................... 81 Index
17
Tow-away protection ........................ 80
Protection of the environment
General notes ..................................26
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 146
General notes ................................ 146
Hill start assist ...............................1 47
Trailer ............................................ 147 Q
QR code Mercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card ..................................... 30
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 30
Quick access for audio and tele-
phone
Changing the station/music
track .............................................. 295 R
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 247
Radiator cover ................................... 326
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 236
Radio mode
See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 292
Radio-based vehicle components
Declaration of conformity ................ 28
Rain closing feature
Sliding sunroof ................................. 99
Reading lamp ..................................... 121
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ..................... .141
Setting the airflow ......................... 132
Setting the temperature ................ 131
Rear foglamp
Display message ............................ 261
Switching on/off ........................... 116
Rear seat
Display message ............................ 277
Rear window heating
Problem (fault) ............................... 133
Switching on/off ........................... 133
Rear-compartment seat belt sta-
tus indicator ........................................ 46 Rear-view mirror
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ....... .112
Dipping (manual) ........................... 110
Recuperation display ........................ 233
Reflective safety vest ....................... 338
Refuelling
AdBlue ®
......................................... 164
Fuel gauge ....................................... 34
Important safety notes .................. 161
Refuelling process ......................... 162
see Fuel
Remote control
Auxiliary heating/ventilation .......... 139
Changing the batteries (auxiliary
heating) ......................................... 140
Replacing bulbs
Dipped-beam headlamps .............. .122
Fitting/removing the cover (front
wheel arch) ................................... .123
Important safety notes .................. 121
Main-beam headlamps ................... 122
Overview of bulb types .................. 122
Turn signals (front) ......................... 123
Replacing the battery (auxiliary
heating remote control) .................... 140
Rescue card ......................................... 30
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 265
Warning lamp ................................. 286
Residual heat (climate control) ........135
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 257
Introduction ..................................... 41
Warning lamp ................................. 286
Warning lamp (function) ................... 42
Rev counter ........................................ 229
Reversing camera
"Reverse parking" function ............ 200
Cleaning instructions ..................... 335
Coupling up a trailer function ....... .201
Display in the multimedia system .. 199
General notes ................................ 198
Object detection (function/
notes) ............................................ 202
Switching on/off ........................... 198 18
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