
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

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

Side lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 116
Side windows
Convenience closing ........................ 97
Convenience opening ......................96
Important safety notes .................... 95
Opening/closing .............................. 96
Problem (malfunction) .....................98
Resetting ........................................ .97
Reversing feature ............................ .95
Sidebag ................................................ 48
SIM card
Inserting ........................................3 01
Ski/snowboard bag .......................... 307
Sliding sunroof
Important safety information ........... 98
Opening/closing .............................. 99
Problem (malfunction) ................... 100
Rain closing feature ......................... 99
Resetting ......................................... 99
SMS
See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 292
Snow chains ...................................... 359
Socket (12 V)
Centre console .............................. 319
General notes ................................ 318
Luggage compartment ................... 319
Rear compartment ......................... 319
Socket (230 V) ................................... 319
Sound
Switching on/off ........................... 293
Specialist workshop ............................ 30
Spectacles compartment ................. 306
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional speedometer ........................ 244
Digital ............................................ 233
In the Instrument cluster ................. 34
Segments ...................................... 228
Selecting a display unit .................. 244
SPEEDTRONIC
Deactivating variable ..................... 177
Display message ............................ 270
Function/notes ............................ .176
General notes ................................ 176
Important safety notes .................. 176
LIM indicator lamp ......................... 176 Permanent ..................................... 177
Selecting ........................................ 176
Setting the spee
d.......................... 177
Storing the current speed .............. 177
Storing the current speed or call-
ing up the last stored speed .......... 177
Switching to passive ...................... 177
Variabl e......................................... 176
SPORT handling mode
Deactivating/activating
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ................ 75
Warning lamp ................................. 285
Start/Stop button
Key positions ................................. 144
Starting the engine ........................ 146
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 145
STEER CONTROL .................................. 79
Steering
Display message ............................ 278
Warning lamps ............................... 291
Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot
(DISTRONIC PLUS)
Display message ............................ 271
Steering assistant STEER CON-
TROL
see STEER CONTROL
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 109
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 108
Button overview ............................... 35
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 229
Cleaning ......................................... 336
EASY ENTRY/EXIT feature ............. 109
Important safety notes .................. 108
Steering wheel heating .................. 109
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 113
Steering wheel gearshift paddles .... 158
Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction) ................... 109
Switching on/of f........................... 109
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 247
Stowage areas ................................... 305
Stowage compartment
Map pockets .................................. 307 20
Index

Cockpit
Function Page
:
Steering wheel gearshift pad-
dles 158
;
Combination switch 117
=
Horn
?
Instrument cluster 34
A
DIRECT SELECT lever 154
B
Climate control systems 127
C
Overhead control panel 39
D
Control panel for multimedia
system and vehicle functions
36
E
Ignition lock 144
Start/Stop button 144
F
Adjusts the steering wheel 108
G
Cruise control lever 174 Function Page
H
Electric parking brake 168
I
Diagnostics connection 29
J
Opens the bonnet 326
K
Light switch 115
L
Control panel for:
Activating Steering Assist
and Stop&Go Pilot 184
Activating Active Lane Keep-
ing Assist 216
Deactivating PARKTRONIC 191
Activating the 360° camera 202
Switching on the head-up
display
231
Vehicles without a driver
assistance system: card/
coin holder 32
CockpitAt a glance

Function Page
:
Overhead control panel 39
;
Climate control systems 127
=
Combination switch 117
?
Instrument cluster 34
A
Horn
B
DIRECT SELECT lever 154
C
Steering wheel gearshift pad-
dles 158
D
Control panel for:
Activating Steering Assist
and Stop&Go Pilot
184
Activating Active Lane Keep-
ing Assist
216
Deactivating PARKTRONIC 191
Activating the 360° camera 202
Switching on the head-up
display
231
Vehicles without driver assis-
tance systems: card/coin
holder Function Page
E
Light switch 115
F
Opens the bonnet 326
G
Diagnostics connection 29
H
Electric parking brake 168
I
Ignition lock 144
Start/Stop button 144
J
Adjusts the steering wheel 108
K
Cruise control lever 174
L
Control panel for multimedia
system and vehicle functions
36Cockpit
33At a glance

Centre console, lower section (Mercedes-AMG vehicles)
Function Page
:
Stowage compartment 305
Ashtray 317
Cigarette lighter 318
Power socket 318
Cup holders 315
;
Adjusting the volume 293
Switching the sound on/off 293
Vehicles with AMG Perform-
ance exhaust system:
Ü
Switches the multime-
dia system on/off 293
=
AMG Performance exhaust
system can be selected
150
Ü
Switches the multime-
dia system on/off 293
?
è
ECO start/stop func-
tion 147
A
É
Adjusts the vehicle
level (AIR BODY CONTROL) 188 Function Page
B
Stowage space with media
interface
305
C
Touchpad 293
D
å
Activates/deactivates
ESP ® 75
M
Activates/deactivates
SPORT handling mode 75
E
AMG sports suspension
based on AIR BODY CON-
TROL
190
F
Manual gearshifting (perma-
nent setting)
158
G
DYNAMIC SELECT switch 152
H
%
Back button 293
I
Controller 293
J
g
Favourites button 295Centre console
37At a glance