Refrigerant .....................................301
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 302
Setting the ai rdistribution ............. 113
Setting the ai rvents ......................1 16
Setting the airflow ......................... 113
Setting the temperature ................ 112
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 115
Switching on/off ........................... 110
Switching residua lheato n/off ...... 116
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 115
Switching the synchronization
function on and off ........................ 114
TEMPMATICc ontrol panel(air
conditioning) .................................. 108
Clock
Setting (vehicle without steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 175
Cockpit
Instrument cluster (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................... 37
Instrument cluster (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ............. 35
Overview .......................................... 34
see Instrument cluster
Coffee cup symbol
see ATTENTION ASSIST
COLLISIO NPREVENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating the dis-
tance warning function .................. 184
Adaptive Brake Assist .................... 144
Display message ............................ 213
Distance warning function ............. 143
Operation/notes ............................ 143
Collisio nwarning
see COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 258
Combination switch ............................ 94
Communications equipment
Operation ....................................... 231
Typeapproval/frequency .............. 294
Consumptions tatistics
Fuel (vehicle with steering wheel
buttons) ......................................... 178
Fuel (vehicle without steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 171 Control panel
Above the windshield ....................... 41
Center console ................................ 40
Climate control ............................ .... 40
Dri ver's
door ....................................4 1
Convenience closing feature .............. 81
Convenience opening
Witht heSmartKey ........................ .116
Convenience opening feature ............ 81
Conversions/equipment .................... 30
Coolan t(en gine)
Adding ...........................................2 45
Checking the leve l......................... 244
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 212
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 197
Displaying the temperature (on-
board computer) ............................ 172
Filling capacity ............................... 301
Notes ............................................. 300
Temperature displa yinthe instru-
ment cluster .................................. 169
Warning lamp ................................. 223
Cooling
see Climate control
Crosswind Assist ................................. 65
Cruis econtrol
Activating ....................................... 142
Activatio nconditions ..................... 141
Cruise control leve r....................... 141
Deactivating ................................... 142
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 214
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 199
Displaying the speed. .................... 141
Driving system ............................... 140
Function/note s............................. 140
Important safety notes .................. 141
Problem (malfunction) ................... 143
Resuming the storeds peed ........... 142
Setting aspeed .............................. 142
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 142
Cup holder ......................................... 230
Important safety notes .................. 229
Index7
Flat tireChangingaw heel/mountin gthe
sparew heel .................................. .287
Fogged-up windows
see Climate control
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 294
Two-way radio ................................ 294
Fron tfog lamps
Changing bulbs ................................ 98
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 210
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 196
Switching on/off .............................. 93
Front-passenger seat
see Seats
Fuel
Additives (gasoline) ........................ 297
Consumption information .............. 297
Consumption statistics (vehicle
with steering wheel buttons) ......... 178
Consumption statistics (vehicle
without steering wheel buttons) .... 171
Displaying the current consump-
tion (vehicle with steering wheel
buttons) ......................................... 177
Displaying the current consump-
tion (vehicle without steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 172
Displaying the range (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 177
Displaying the range (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 172
Driving abroad ............................... 136
Driving tips ....................................1 35
Fuel content displa y(vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 170
Fuel gauge (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ................................. 37
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 296
Important safety notes .................. 296
Problem (malfunction) ................... 132
Refueling ........................................ 131
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 296
Fue lcon tent
Display (vehicle without steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 170 Fue
llevel
Gauge (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ............................ ..... 37
F ue ltank
Probl
em (malfunction) ................... 132
Fue ltank reserve level
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 212
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 198
Fuses ..................................................2 66
G
Gasoline............................................. 296
Gearshift recommendation
Display (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 176
Display (vehicle without steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 170
Genuine parts ...................................... 31
Glove box ...........................................2 28
GTW (Gros sTrailer Weight) (defini-
tion) .................................................... 284
Guide rail
Maximum tensil estrength ............. 304
H
Handbrake
see Parking brake
Handling control system
see ESP
®(Electroni cStability Program)
Hazard warning lamps ........................ 94
Head restraints
Adjusting (manually). ....................... 88
Important safety notes .................... 88
Removing/installing ........................ 88
Headlamps
Changing bulb s(halogen head-
lamps ).............................................. 98
Fogging up ....................................... 95
see Automati cheadlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Displa ymessages (vehicle with
steering wheelb uttons) ................. 209
Index11
Proper use
Observe the following information when oper-
ating your vehicle:
Rthe safety notes in these operating instruc-
tions
Rthe technical data in these Operating Instruc-
tions
Rtraffic laws and regulations
Rmotor vehicle laws and safety standards
There are various warning stickers affixed to the
vehicle. If you remove warning stickers, you and
others may fail to recognizet he dangers. Leave
the warning stickers in their original position.
GWARNING
Modifications to electronic components, their software as well as wiring can impair their
function and/or the function of other net-
worked components. In particular, systems
relevant to safety could also be affected. As a
result, these may no longer function as inten-
ded and/or jeopardize the operating safety of
the vehicle. There is an increased risk of an
accident and injury.
Never tamper with the wiring as well as elec-
tronic components or their software. You
should have all work to electrical and elec-
tronic equipment carried out at aqualified
specialist workshop.
The general operating permit for your vehicle
could be rendered invalid if you carry out mod-
ifications to electronic components, their soft-
ware as well as wiring.
GWARNING
Gases and fluids from substances that con-
stitute ahealth hazard or react aggressively
can escape even from securely closed con-
tainers. When transporting such substances
in the vehicle interior, your ability to concen-
trate or your health could be affected during
the journey. Malfunctions, short circuits or
electrical components ystem failures may
also result. There is arisk of an accident and
fire.
Do not store or transport any substances in
the vehicle interior which are hazardous to
health or react aggressively.
These instructions must also be observed for
vehicles where the cargo compartmentisn ot
fully separated from the driver's cab.
Partition with door/window: always keep the
door/window in the partition closed during
transport.
Examples of substances that are hazardous to
health and/or react aggressively:
RSolvents
RFuel
ROil and grease
RCleaning agents
RAcids
Protection of the environment
Economic and environmentally aware
driving
HEnvironmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of compre-
hensive environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
that form the basis of our existence on this
planet to be used sparingly and in amanner
that takes the requirements of both nature
and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an environmen-
tally responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tire wear are affected
by these factors:
Roperating conditionsofy our vehicle
Ryour personal driving style
You can influence both factors. You should
bear the following in mind:
Introduction27
Z
Program selector button
XPress theÉprogram selector button
repeatedly until the desired transmission pro-
gram is selected.
The display shows the letter of the selected
transmission program at the top of the trans-
mission position indicator (
Ypage 127).
M ManualManual gearshifting
CComfortComfortable, economical
driving style
EEcoParticularly economical
driving style
Transmission programM
The Manual transmission program has the fol-
lowing characteristics:
RThe automatic transmission must be shifted
manually at all times. The automatic trans-
mission does not shift up automatically even
when the maximum engine speed is reached
(
Ypage 130).
RThe ECO start/stop function must be activa-
ted manually.
Transmission programC
The Comfort transmission program has the fol-
lowing characteristics:
Rthe vehicle delivers comfortable, economical
handling characteristics.
Roptimal fuel consumption resulting from the
automatic transmission shifting up sooner.
Rincreased sensitivity. This improves driving
stability on slippery road surfaces, for exam-
ple.
Rthe automatic transmission shifts up sooner.
The vehicle thus maintains lower engine
speeds.
Transmission programE
The Eco transmission program has the following
characteristics:
Rthe vehicle exhibits particularly economical
handling characteristics.
Rthe maximum available engine torque is
reduced.
Roptimal fuel consumption resulting from the
automatic transmission shifting down signifi-
cantly later and up significantly sooner, even
at full-load operation.
No shift point adjustment for adapting to indi-
vidual, dynamic driving styles.
In kickdown, the automatic transmission
automatically shifts to transmission program
C.
Rincreased sensitivity. This improves driving
stability on slippery road surfaces, for exam-
ple.
Driving tips
Accelerator pedal position
Your style of driving influences how the auto-
matic transmission shifts gear:
Rlittle throttle: early upshifts
Rlots of throttle: later upshifts
Kickdown
Use kickdown for maximum acceleration:
XDepress the accelerator pedal beyond the
pressure point.
The automatic transmission shifts to the next
gear down, depending on the engine speed.
XEase off on the accelerator pedal once the
desired speed is reached.
The automatic transmission shifts up again.
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Driving and parking
Z
Alwaysusethe hands-free system for telephon-
ing whil edriving .Onlyu sethe telephone if road
traffic conditions permit. If thisisn ot the case,
pull ove rtoasafel oc ation before using the tele-
phone.
Bea rinm ind thatata speed of just30mph
(approximately5 0km/h), your vehicl eiscov-
ering adistance of 44 fee t(approximately 14 m)
every second.
Drive sensibly –save fuel
In order to save fuel, observe the following tips:
XThe tires should alwaysbei nflated to the rec-
ommended tire pressure.
XRemove unnecessary loads.
XRemove roof carriers when they are not nee-
ded.
XWarm up the engine at low engine speeds.
XAvoid frequent acceleration or braking.
XHave all maintenanc ework carried out as
indicated by the servicei ntervals in the Main-
tenance Booklet or by the servicei nterval dis-
play.
Fuel consumption also increases when driving in cold weather, in stop-start traffic and in moun-
tainous terrain.
Overrun cutoff
If you are in overrun mode and take your foot off
the accelerator pedal, the fuel supply is cut off
when the engine speed is out of the idle speed
control range.
Drinking and driving
GWARNING
Drinking and driving and/or takin gdrugs and
driving are very dangerous combinations.
Even asmall amount of alcohol or drugs can
affect your reflexes ,perceptions and judg-
ment.
The possibility of aserious or even fatal acci-
dent is greatly increased when you drink or
take drugs and drive.
Do not drink or take drugs and drive or allow
anyone to drive who has been drinking or tak-
ing drugs.
Emission control
GWARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling
these exhaust gases leads to poisoning. There
is ar isk of fatal injury. Thereforen ever leave
the engine running in enclosed spaces with-
out sufficien tventilation.
Certain engine systems are designed to keep
the level of poisonous substances in exhaust
fumes within legal limits.
These systems only work optimally if they are
maintained exactly in accordance with the man-
ufacturer's specifications. An ywork on the
engine should therefore be carried out by quali-
fied and authorized Mercedes-Benz technicians.
The engine settings must not be changed under
any circumstances. In addition, all specific
maintenanc ework must be carried out at regu-
lar intervals and in accordance with the service
requirement softhe dealer listed here on the
inside title page. Details can be found in the
Maintenance Booklet.
Speed limiter
GWARNING
Exceeding the stated tire load-bearing capa-
city and the approved maximum speed could
lead to tire damage or the tire bursting. There is ar isk of accident.
Therefore, only use tire types and sizes
approved for your vehicle model. Observe the
tire load ratin gand speed ratin grequired for
your vehicle.
As the driver, you must be aware of the maxi-
mum design speed of the vehicle and the maxi- mum permissible speed based on the tires (tire
and tire pressure). In particular, also observe the tire approval regulations for each country.
You must, under no circumstances, exceed the
speed limit for the tires specified by the speed
index. The speed ratin gisstated in the tire
tables (
Ypage 291).
You can permanently limit the maximum speed
of your vehicle, e.g. for driving on winter tires.
Driving tips135
Driving and parking
Z
On vehicles with steering wheel buttons, the
light sensor in the instrument cluster automati-
cally controls the brightness of the displaylight-
ing.
While the lights are on, the brightness is depend-
ent upon the brightness of the ambient light.
You can also adjust the brightness of the instru-
ment lighting and the displayl ighting
Rby pressing thefand gbuttons on the
instrument cluster on vehicles without steer-
ing wheel buttons (not in the Settings
menu)
Rby turning control:on vehicles with steer-
ing wheel buttons.
Speedometer
If you change the wheel size on your vehicle,
make sure it is assigned to the correct wheel
size category (
Ypage 267). If you change wheel
size category without recoding the control unit,
the speedometer indication will be inaccurate.
The current vehicle speed may then be higher
than the speed displayed in the speedometer.
The speed can also be shown in the displayi n
the form of adigital speedometer:
Ron vehicles without steering wheel buttons
(Ypage 172)
Ron vehicles with steering wheel buttons
(Ypage 178)
iIn some countries, awarning sounds and/or
the displays howsamessage when the vehi-
cle reaches the maximum legally permissible
speed limit, e.g. at 75 mph (120 km/h).
Tachometer
!
Do not drive in the overrevving range, as this
could damage the engine.
HEnvironmental note
Avoid driving at high engine speeds. This
unnecessarily increases the fuel consumption
of your vehicle and harms the environment as
ar esult of increased emissions.
The red band in the tachometer indicates the
engine's overrevving range.
To protect the engine, the fuel supply is inter-
rupted when the red band is reached.
Outside temperatured isplay
You should pay special attention to road condi-
tions when temperatures are around freezing
point.
Please bear in mind that the outside tempera-
ture displayshows the air temperature meas-
ured and not the road temperature.
The displays hows the outside temperature in
the header:
Ron vehicles without steering-wheel buttons
(Ypage 170)
Ron vehicles with steering wheel buttons
(Ypage 176).
Changes in the outside temperature are dis-
played after ashort delay.
Coolant temperatureg auge
GWARNING
Opening the hood when the engine is over-
heated or when there is afire in the engine
compartment could expose you to hot gases
or other service products. There is arisk of
injury.
Let an overheated engine cool down before
opening the hood. If there is afire in the
engine compartment,k eep the hood closed
and contact the fire department.
On vehicles without steering wheel buttons, you
can have the coolant temperature shown in the
display(
Ypage 172).
On vehicles with steering wheel buttons, an ana-
log coolant temperature gage is located in the
tachometer in the instrument cluster
(
Ypage 37).
Under normal operating conditions and with the
specified coolant level, the gage may rise to
248 ‡(120† ).
Display and operation169
On-board computer and displays
Z
120km/h!(only for certain countries) max-
imum permissibles peed exceeded
=Display panel for displaym essages, menus
and menu bar
?Transmission position (Ypage 127)
AFuel level
Bè ECO start/stop function
(Ypage 122)
Cè Rear window wiper (Ypage 102)
Display panel =shows the selected menu or
submenu and displaym essages.
Menu overview
TheSettingsmenu is only displayed when the
vehicle is stationary. You can think of the order
of the menus and functions as acircle. Press È
on the instrument cluster to scroll through the
menus.
If you scroll forward in the Settings
menu using
3,t he setting from the previous submenu or
function is adopted.
If you press Èinas ubmenu, the submenu or
function is exited without adopting the setting.
The displayt hen shows the start screen of the
Settings
menu.
Operation information can be found under
"Operating the on-board computer"
(
Ypage 170).
Depending on the vehicle equipment, you can
call up the following menus, displays or func-
tions:
Rtrip odometer and odometer display
(Ypage 171)
Rtrip computer display(Ypage 171)
Rcurrent range display(Ypage 172)
Rcurrent fuel consumption display
(Ypage 172)
Rdigital speedometer (Ypage 172)
Rcoolant temperature gage (Ypage 172)
Rdisplaym essages in the message memory
(Ypage 188)
The following menus, displays and functions are only displayed when the vehicle is stationary:
Rnext service due date display(Ypage 248)
Rtire pressure monitor restart (Ypage 274)
RSettingsmenu for setting or activating/
deactivating driving and driving assistance systems as well as displayo
ptions
(
Ypage 173)
Distance menu
Odometer
If the displays hows the speed in the header, the
displayb eside trip odometer :also shows the
outside temperature.
You can switch the permanent displayint he
header (
Ypage 174).
Using the buttons in the instrument cluster
XTo display: press and hold Èuntil the dis-
play shows trip odometer :and odome-
ter ;.
XTo reset: press and hold 3until the trip
odometer is reset to 0.0
.
You can set the unit of measurement for the trip
odometer in the Distance Unit:
submenu
(Ypage 174).
Trip computer menu
Trip computer
:
Distance
;Length of journey
=Average fuel consumption
?Average speed
On-board computer (vehicles without steering wheelb uttons)171
On-board computer and displays
Z
Use the buttons in the instrument cluster.
XTo display:pressÈto select the trip com-
puter display.
The valuesd isplayed relate to those meas-
ured since the trip computer was last reset.
XTo reset values: press and hold3until all
valuesa re reset.
The trip computer is automaticallyr eset if the
value exceeds 9,999 hours or 99,999 miles.
You can set the unit of measurement for con-
sumption and distance in the Distance Unit:
submenu (Ypage 174).
Range menu
Use the buttons in the instrument cluster.
XPressÈto select the Rangedisplay.
The approximate range that can be covered is calculated according to your current driving
style and the amount of fuel in the tank. If
there is only asmall amount of fuel left in the
fuel tank, the displays howsavehicle being
refueled Ïinstead of the approximate
range.
You can set the unit of measurement for dis-
tance in the Distance Unit:
submenu
(Ypage 174).
Current fuel consumption menu
Use the buttons in the instrument cluster.
XPress Èto select the fuel consumption bar
display.
The fuel consumption displayisb ased on the
current driving style.
You can set the unit of measurement for con-
sumption in the Distance Unit:
submenu
(Ypage 174).
Digital speedometer menu
Use the buttons in the instrument cluster.
XPress Èto select the speed display.
You can set the unit for the digital speedometer
in the Distance
Unit:submenu (Ypage 174).
Coolant temperaturem enu
GWARNING
Opening the hood when the engine is over-
heated or when there is afire in the engine
compartment could expose you to hot gases
or other service products. There is arisk of
injury.
Let an overheated engine cool down before
opening the hood. If there is afire in the
engine compartment,k eep the hood closed
and contact the fire department.
Use the buttons in the instrument cluster.
XPress Èto select the ?coolant temper-
ature bar display.
Under normal operating conditions and with the
specified coolant level, the gage may rise to
248 ‡(120 †).
172On-board computer (vehicles without steering wheelb uttons)
On-board computer and displays