
Important safety notes .................. 171
Parking brake ................................ 168
Warning lamp .................................2
82
Breakdown
Where will I find...? ........................ 338
see Flat tyre
see Towing away
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting) ................................... 32
Buttons on the steering column ...... 229C
Calling up a fault see Display messages
Calling up the climate control bar
Multimedia system ........................ 296
Calling up the climate control
menu
Multimedia system ........................ 296
Camera
see 360° camera
see Reversing camera
Car
see Vehicle
Car wash (care) ................................. 331
Care
360° camera ................................. 335
Automatic car wash ....................... 331
Carpets .......................................... 337
Display .......................................... .336
Exhaust pipe .................................. 335
Exterior lighting ............................ .334
General notes ................................ 331
High-pressure cleaner .................... 332
Interior .......................................... .336
Matt paintwork .............................. 333
Paint .............................................. 333
Plastic trim ................................... .336
Reversing camera .......................... 335
Roof lining ...................................... 337
Seat belt ........................................ 337
Seat cover ..................................... 337
Selector lever ................................ 336
Sensors ......................................... 335
Side running board ........................ 335
Steering wheel ............................... 336
Trim pieces ................................... .336 Washing by hand ........................... 332
Wheels ..........................................
.334
Windows ........................................ 334
Wiper blades .................................. 334
Wooden trim .................................. 336
CD
See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 292
CD player (on-board computer) ........237
Central locking
Locking/unlocking (key ).................. 83
Centre console
Lower section .................................. 37
Upper section .................................. 36
Changing the media source ............. 236
Charge-air pressure (on-board
computer, Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles) .................................................... 245
Child
Restraint system .............................. 57
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 61
i-Size ................................................ 58
ISOFIX .............................................. 58
On the front-passenger sea t............ 60
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 61
Recommendations ........................... 65
Suitable positions ............................ 61
Top Tether ....................................... 59
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 66
Rear doors ....................................... 67
Children in the vehicle
Important safety notes .................... 56
Cigarette lighter ................................ 318
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ........................... 335
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 336
Climate control
Auxiliary heating/ventilation .......... 137
Control panel for THERMATIC
automatic climate control (2-
zone) .............................................. 127
Controlling automaticall y............... 131
Convenience opening/closing
(air-recirculation mode) ................. 134
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 130
Cooling with air dehumidification
(multimedia system )...................... 297 Index
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Important safety notes .................. 354
G
G-Meter (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .................. 246
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ....... 245
Gearshift paddles
see Steering wheel gearshift paddles
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ........... 26
Glove compartment .......................... 306
Google™ Local Search
See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 292H
HANDS-FREE ACCESS .......................... 92
Handwriting recognition
Switching text reader function
on/of f............................................ 295
Touchpad ....................................... 294
Hazard warning lamps ...................... 117
Head restraint
General notes ................................ 104
Head restraints
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 105
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 105
Adjusting (rear) .............................. 105
Adjusting the fore-and-aft posi-
tion manually ................................. 105
Fitting/removing (rear) .................. 105
Important safety notes .................. 104
Head-up display
Adjusting the brightness ................ 243
Displays and operating .................. 231
Function/note s............................. 231
Important safety notes .................. 231
Selecting displays .......................... 242
Setting the position ....................... 243
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 113
Headlamp flasher .............................. 117
Headlamps
Misting up ...................................... 120
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control High-pressure cleaners
.................... 332
Hill start assist .................................. 147
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 187
Activation conditions ..................... 186
Deactivating ................................... 187
Display message ............................ 269
Function/note s............................. 186
General notes ................................ 186
Home address
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 292
Horn ...................................................... 32
HUD
see Head-up display I
Ignition lock see Key positions
Immobiliser .......................................... 79
Indicator and warning lamp
Restraint system ............................ 286
Indicator and warning lamps
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS .............................................. 289
Coolant .......................................... 287
Engine diagnostics ......................... 286
SPORT handling mode ................... 285
Indicator lamps
Display message ............................ 261
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Insect protection on the radiator .... 326
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 34
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 34
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 228
Intelligent Light System
Activating/deactivating ................. 243
Display message ............................ 261
Overview ........................................ 118
Setting the dipped-beam head-
lamps for driving on the right/left .. 244
Interior lighting
Automatic control system .............. 121
Control ........................................... 121
Overview ........................................ 121 Index
13

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

Messages
see Display messages
see Warning and indicator lamps
Mirror turn signal
Cleaning ........................................ .335
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in sun visor)
Mobile phone
Connecting (Bluetooth ®
inter-
face) .............................................. 299
Connecting another mobile
phone ............................................ 300
Connecting the telephone module
with Bluetooth ®
(SAP profile) ......... 301
Frequencies ................................... 371
Installation ..................................... 371
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 238
Notes/placing in the bracket ......... 322
Transmission output (maximum) .... 371
Modifying the programming (key) ..... 84
MOExtended tyres .............................341
Motorway mode ................................ 118
MP3
Operating ....................................... 237
See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 292
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................ .230
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .. 229
Overview .......................................... 35
Multimedia system
Switching on and off ..................... .293
Music files
See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 292 N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............ 234
See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 292
Notes on running in a new vehicle .. 143O
Occupant safety Airbags ............................................ 46 Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivatio
n .......................... 49
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 56
Children in the vehicle ..................... 56
Important safety notes .................... 41
PASSENGER AIRBAG indicator
lamp ................................................. 42
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 67
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 55
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 55
Restraint system introduction .......... 41
Restraint system warning lamp ....... .42
Seat belts ........................................ 43
Odometer ........................................... 232
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 245
Assistance graphic menu ............... 239
Assistance menu ........................... 240
Display messages .......................... 248
Displaying a service message ........ 330
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 183
Factory settings ............................. 245
G-Meter ......................................... 246
Head-up display ............................. 231
Important safety notes .................. 228
Instrument cluster menu ............... 244
Light menu ..................................... 243
Media menu ................................... 236
Menu overview .............................. 232
Message memory .......................... 249
Navigation menu ............................ 234
Operating the TV ............................ 238
Operating video DVD ..................... 237
Operation ....................................... 229
RACETIMER ................................... 247
Radio menu ................................... 236
Service menu ................................. 240
Settings menu ............................... 240
Standard display ............................ 232
Telephone menu ............................ 238
Trip menu ...................................... 232
Vehicle menu ................................. 244 16
Index

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

Instrument cluster
i
Instrument cluster with speedometer
(km/h) Function Page
:
Speedometer with segments 228
Indicator and warning lamps:
å
ESP®
OFF 283
÷
ESP® 283
·
Distance warning 289
Ð
Power steering assis-
tance malfunctioning 291
6
Restraint system 42
ü
Seat belt not fastened 280
K
Main-beam headlamps 117
L
Dipped-beam head-
lamps 116
T
Side lamps 116
R
Rear foglamp 116
h
Tyre pressure monitor 290
;
#!
Turn signals 117
=
Multifunction display 230
?
Rev counter 229 Function Page
Indicator and warning lamps:
!
Electric parking brake
(yellow) 286
!
ABS malfunctioning 283
;
Engine diagnostics 286
%
Diesel engine: preglow 146
!
Electric parking brake
applied (red) 286
J
Brakes (red) 282
J
Brakes (yellow) 282
M
SPORT handling mode
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) 285
A
Coolant temperature gauge 229
Indicator and warning lamps:
?
Coolant too hot/cold 287
B
Fuel gauge display
Indicator and warning lamps:
8
Fuel reserve with fuel
filler flap location indicator
(right-hand side) 286
i
Information on displaying the outside tem-
perature on the multifunction display can be found under "Outside temperature display"
(Y
page 229). 34
Instrument clusterAt a glance

Key functions
:
& Locks the vehicle
; F Opens/closes the tailgate
= % Unlocks the vehicle
X To unlock centrally: press the%button.
If you do not open the vehicle within approx-
imately 40 seconds of unlocking:
R the vehicle locks again
R protection against theft is reactivated
X To lock centrally: press the&button.
The key centrally locks and unlocks the follow-
ing components: R the doors
R the tailgate
R the fuel filler flap
During unlocking, the turn signals flash once.
During locking, they flash three times.
You can also set an audible signal to confirm
that the vehicle has been locked. The audible
signal can be activated and deactivated via the
multimedia system (see Digital Owner's Man-
ual).
Only when all the components have been locked
is the visual or audible locking confirmation
issued.
When the locator lighting is activated via the
multimedia system, it lights up when it is dark
after the vehicle is unlocked with the key (see
Digital Owner's Manual).
X To open the tailgate automatically from
outside the vehicle: press and hold theF
button until the tailgate opens.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO or KEYLESS-GO
start function:
X To close the tailgate automatically from
outside the vehicle: if the key is located in the immediate vicinity of the vehicle, press
the
F button on the key.
When the tailgate closes you can then release the button. KEYLESS-GO
General notes Note that the engine can be started by any of the
vehicle occupants if there is a key in the vehicle
(Y page 146).
Locking and unlocking centrally You can start, lock or unlock the vehicle using
KEYLESS-GO. To do this, you need to carry the
key with you. You can combine the KEYLESS-GO functions with the functions of a conventional
key. Unlock the vehicle using KEYLESS-GO, for
instance, and lock it using the &button on
the key.
The driver's door and the door at which the han- dle is used must both be closed. The key must beoutside the vehicle. When you lock or unlock the
vehicle with KEYLESS-GO, the distance between the key and the door handle must not be greater
than 1 m.
A check that periodically establishes a radio
connection between the vehicle and the key
determines whether a valid key is in or in the
direct vicinity of the vehicle. This occurs, for
example:
R during engine start
R during driving
R when you are using HANDS-FREE ACCESS
R when the external door handles are touched
R during convenience closing Key
83Opening and closing Z