Defrosting the windows ................. 141
Defrosting the windshield .............. 141
ECO start/stop function ................ 137
General notes ................................ 136
Indicator lamp ................................ 139
Ionization ....................................... 146
Notes on using the automatic cli-
mate control .................................. 137
Overview of systems ...................... 136
Perfume atomizer .......................... 144
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 143
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 139
Refrigerant ..................................... 405
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 406
Setting the air distribution ............. 140
Setting the air vents ...................... 146
Setting the airflow ......................... 141
Setting the climate mode ............... 140
Setting the temperature ................ 140
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 143
Switching on/off ........................... 138
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 143
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 142
Switching the synchronization
function on and off ........................ 141
Climate control system
Climate control .............................. 138
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 32
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS
Activating/deactivating ................. 245
Display message ............................ 259
Operation/notes .............................. 70
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 337
Combination switch .......................... 126
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 236
Convenience closing feature .............. 99
Convenience opening feature ............ 99
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 328
Display message ............................ 268 Filling capacity ............................... 405
Important safety notes .................. 404
Temperature gauge ........................ 231
Warning lamp ................................. 294
Coolbox .............................................. 308
C
ooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 29
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 265
Function/notes ............................. 127
Crash-responsive emergency light-
ing ....................................................... 130
Crosswind Assist (vehicles with
MAGIC BODY CONTROL) ................... 194
Crosswind Assist (vehicles with-
out MAGIC BODY CONTROL) ............... 74
Cruise control
Calling up the speed last stored .... 180
Cruise control lever ....................... 180
Deactivating ................................... 181
Display message ............................ 278
Driving system ............................... 179
Function/notes ............................. 179
General notes ................................ 179
Important safety notes .................. 179
Setting a speed .............................. 181
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 180
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 304
Important safety notes .................. 304
Rear compartment ......................... 305
Customer Assistance Center
(CAC) ..................................................... 27
Customer Relations Department ....... 27
D
Data
see Technical data
Data carrier
Selecting ........................................ 240
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 267
Function/notes ............................. 124
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 248
Index7
Securing cargo..................................3 03
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 338
see Automatic transmission
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 335
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................2 43
Service message
see ASSYST PLUS
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 403
Coolant (engine) ............................ 404
Engine oil ....................................... 403
Fuel ................................................ 401
Important safety notes .................. 400
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 405
Washer fluid ................................... 405
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 249
On-board computer ....................... 244
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 250
Side impact air bag .............................5 2
Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 267
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 335
Convenience closing feature ............ 99
Convenience opening feature ..........9 9
Important safety information ........... 97
Opening/closing .............................. 98
Problem (malfunction) ................... 101
Resetting ....................................... 100
Reversing feature .............................9 8
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 86
Changing the programming .............8 4
Checking the battery ...................... .86
Convenience closing feature ............ 99
Convenience opening feature .......... 99
Dis play message ............................ 283
Door central loc king/
unlocking ......
.83
Important safety notes .................... 82
KEYLESS-GO start function .............. 84
Loss .................................................8 7
Mechanical key ................................ 85
Overview .......................................... 82 Positions (ignition lock) ................. 151
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 87
Starting the engine ........................ 153
Smartphone
Starting the engine ........................ 154
Snow chains ...................................... 365
Sockets
Center console .............................. 307
General notes ................................ 307
Rear compartment .........................3 07
Trunk ............................................. 308
Special seat belt retractor .................. 63
Specialist workshop ............................ 26
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional speedometer ........................ 248
Digital ............................................ 237
In the Instrument cluster ................. 33
Selecting the display unit ...............2 48
see Instrument cluster
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 267
Switching on/off ........................... 125
Start/Stop button
General notes ................................ 151
Key positions ................................. 152
Removing ....................................... 153
Starting the engine ........................ 154
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 153
STEER CONTROL .................................. 77
Steering
Display message ............................ 283
Warning lamps ............................... 298
Steering Assist
see DISTRONIC PLUS
Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot
(DISTRONIC PLUS)
Display message ..................... ....... 278
Ste
ering assistant STEER CON-
TROL
see STEER CONTROL
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 114
Index17
Button overview ............................... 35
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 231
Cleaning .........................................338
EASY ENTRY/EXIT feature ............. 116
Important safety notes .................. 114
Paddle shifters ............................... 163
Steering wheel heating .................. 115
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 121
Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction) ................... 116
Switching on/off ........................... 115
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........163
Stop&Go Pilot
see DISTRONIC PLUS
Stowage areas ................................... 300
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) .............................3 02
Center console .............................. 301
Center console in rear compart-
ment .............................................. 302
Cup holders ................................... 304
Door ............................................... 302
Eyeglasses compartment ...............3 01
Glove box ....................................... 301
Important safety information ......... 300
Rear ............................................... 302
Rear seat backrest ......................... 302
Stowage net ................................... 303
see Stowage areas
Stowage net ....................................... 303
Stowage space
Parcel net retainers ....................... 303
Securing a load .............................. 303
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor .................................................... 303
Summer tires
In winter ........................................ 364
Sun visor ............................................ 305
Suspension tuning
Active Body Control ABC ...............1 95
AIRMATIC ...................................... 198
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 250
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 143T
Tachometer ........................................ 230
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 266
see Lights
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 33
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 400
Information ....................................3 98
Tires/wheels ................................. 388
Vehicle data ................................... 406
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 242
Display message ............................ 283
Introduction ................................... 241
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 241
Number from the phone book ........2 42
Redialing ........................................ 243
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 242
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 231
Engine oil (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ...............2 49
Outside temperature ......................2 31
Setting (climate control) ................ 140
Transmission oil (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 249
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 369
Checking manually ........................ 368
Display message ............................ 279
Maximum ....................................... 368
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 346
Notes ............................................. 367
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 346
Recommended ............................... 365
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 370
Function/notes .............................3 69
General notes ................................ 369
Important safety notes .................. 369
Radio type approval for the tire
pressure monitor ........................... 372
Restarting ...................................... 371
18Index
VideoOperating the DVD ......................... 241
VIN ...................................................... 399
W
Warning and indicator lamps
ABS ................................................ 288
Brakes ........................................... 287
Check Engine ................................. 293
Coolant .......................................... 294
Distance warning ........................... 296
ESP
®.............................................. 290
ESP®OFF ....................................... 291
Fuel tank ........................................ 293
General notes ................................ 285
Overview .......................................... 34
Parking brake ................................ 292
PASSENGER AIR BAG ...................... 45
Reserve fuel ................................... 293
Restraint system ............................ 292
Seat belt ........................................ 285
Steering ......................................... 298
Tire pressure monitor .................... 297
Warranty .............................................. 23
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 283
Wheel and tire combinations
Tires ............................................... 391
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 388
Wheel chock ...................................... 384
Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 383
Checking ........................................ 363
Cleaning ......................................... 334
General notes ................................ 388
Important safety notes .................. 362
Information on driving .................... 362
Interchanging/changing ................ 383
Mounting a new wheel ................... 387
Mounting a wheel .......................... 384
Removing a wheel .......................... 387
Snow chains .................................. 365
Storing ........................................... 384
Tightening torque ........................... 388
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 388
Window curtain air bag
Operation ......................................... 53 Windows
see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 141
Infrared reflective .......................... 321
Windshield washer fluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshield washer system
Adding washer fluid ....................... 329
Notes ............................................. 405
Windshield wipers
Problem (malfunction) ................... 133
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 131
Switching on/off ........................... 130
Winter driving
Important safety notes .................. 364
Slippery road surfaces ................... 178
Snow chains .................................. 365
Winter operation
Summer tires ................................. 364
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 364
Wi
per blades
Cleaning ......................................... 335
Important safety notes .................. 131
Replacing ....................................... 131
Wooden trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 338
Workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
Index21
Problems with the engine
ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
The engine does not
start. The starter motor
can be heard.RThere is a malfunction in the engine electronics.
RThere is a malfunction in the fuel supply.
Before attempting to start the engine again:
XTurn the SmartKey back to position 0in the ignition lock.
or
XPress the Start/Stop button repeatedly until all indicator lamps in the instrument cluster go out.
XTry to start the engine again (Ypage 153). Avoid excessively
long and frequent attempts to start the engine as these will drain
the battery.
If the engine does not start after several attempts:
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
The engine does not
start. You cannot hear
the starter motor.The on-board voltage is too low because the battery is too weak or
discharged.
XJump-start the vehicle (Ypage 351).
If the engine does not start despite attempts to jump-start it:
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
The starter motor was exposed to a thermal load that was too high.
XTry to start the engine again.
If the engine still does not start:
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
The engine is not run-
ning smoothly and is
misfiring.There is a malfunction in the engine electronics or in a mechanical
component of the engine management system.
XOnly depress the accelerator pedal slightly.
Otherwise, non-combusted fuel may get into the catalytic con-
verter and damage it.
XHave the cause rectified immediately at a qualified specialist
workshop.
The coolant tempera-
ture gauge shows a
value above 248 ‡
(120 †).The coolant level is too low. The coolant is too hot and the engine
is no longer being cooled sufficiently.
XStop as soon as possible and allow the engine and the coolant to
cool down.
XCheck the coolant level (Ypage 328). Observe the warning
notes as you do so and add coolant if necessary.
158Driving
Driving and parking
The red band in the tachometer indicates the
engine's overrevving range.
The fuel supply is interrupted to protect the
engine when the red band is reached.
Outside temperature display
You should pay special attention to road con-
ditions when temperatures are around freez-
ing point.
Bear in mind that the outside temperature
display indicates the temperature measured
and does not record the road temperature.
The outside temperature display is in the mul-
tifunction display (
Ypage 232).
There is a short delay before a change in out-
side temperature is shown in the multifunc-
tion display.
Coolant temperature display
GWARNING
Opening the hood when the engine is over-
heated or when there is a fire in the engine
compartment could expose you to hot gases
or other service products. There is a risk of
injury.
Let an overheated engine cool down before
opening the hood. If there is a fire in the
engine compartment, keep the hood closed
and contact the fire department.
!A display message is shown if the coolant
temperature is too high.
If the coolant temperature is above 257 ‡
(125 †) do not drive any further. The
engine will otherwise be damaged.
The coolant temperature gauge is in the lower
section of the tachometer (
Ypage 33).
Under normal operating conditions and with
the specified coolant level, the coolant tem-
perature may rise to 255 ‡ (124 †).
Operating the on-board computer
:Multifunction display
;Right control panel
=Left control panel
XTo activate the on-board computer: turn
the SmartKey to position 1in the ignition
lock.
You can control the multifunction display and
the settings in the on-board computer using
the buttons on the multifunction steering
wheel.
Left control panel
òROpens the menu list
9
:Press briefly:
RScrolls in lists
RSelects a menu or function
RIn the RadioorMediamenu:
opens the track or station list
and selects a station, an audio
track or a video scene
RIn the Telephonemenu:
switches to the phone book and
selects a name or a telephone
number
Displays and operation231
On-board computer and displays
Z
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
b
SwitchOnHeadlamps
You are drivingwit hlow-beam headlamp sswitched off.
XTur nth eligh tswitch to position LorÃ.
Adaptive Highbeam
AssistPlu sInoper ‐
ative
Adaptive Highbeam Assis tPlus is faulty.
XVisit aqualified specialist workshop .
Adaptive Highbeam
Assist PlusCur ‐
rentlyUnavailable
SeeOperator' sMan‐
ual
Adaptive Highbeam Assis tPlus is deactivated and temporarily
inoperative. Possibl ecauses are:
Rth ewindshield in th ecamera' sfield of vision is dirty.
Rvisibility is impaire ddue to heav yrain ,snow or fog.
XClean th ewindshield.
If th esystem detects that th ecamera is full yoperational again ,th e
Adaptive
HighbeamAssistPlu sAvailableAgainmessage
is displayed.
Adaptive Highbeam Assis tPlus is operational again .
Engine
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MSolutions
+
Check Coolant
Level See Opera‐
tor's Manual
The coolantlevel is to olow.
!Avoid makin glon gjourneys wit hto olittl ecoolan tin th eengin e
coolin gsystem. The engin ewill otherwise be damaged.
XAd dcoolant, observin gth ewarnin gnote sbefore doin gso
(
Ypage 328).
XIf you need to add coolan tmor eofte nthan usual, hav eth e
engin ecoolan tsystem checke dat aqualified specialist work-
shop.
?The fan motor is faulty.
XAt coolan ttemperatures belo w25 7 ‡ (125†), drive to th e
neares tqualified specialist workshop .
XAvoid subjecting theengin eto heav yloads ,e.g. drivin gin moun-
tainous terrain ,and stop-and-g otraffic.
268Display messages
On-board computer and displays
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
?
CoolantToo Hot
Sto pVehicl eTur n
Engine Off
The coolan tis to ohot .
A warnin gtone also sounds.
GWARNIN G
Do notdrive when your engin eis overheated. This can caus esom e
fluids whic hmay hav eleaked into th eengin ecompartmen tto
catch fire.
Steam from th eoverheated engin ecan also caus eserious burn s
whic hcan occur jus tby openin gth ehood.
There is aris kof injury.
XPull ove rand stop th evehicl esafely and switch of fth eengine,
payin gattention to roa dand traffic conditions.
XSecur eth evehicl eagainst rollin gaway (Ypage 170).
XWait until th eengin ehas cooled down .
XMakesur ethat th eair supply to th eengin eradiato ris no t
blocked, e.g. by snow, slus hor ice .
XDo no tstart th eengin eagain until th edisplay message goe sout
and th ecoolan ttemperature is belo w25 7 ‡ (125†). Other -
wise ,th eengin ecould be damaged.
XPay attention to th ecoolan ttemperature display.
XIf th etemperature increase sagain ,visit aqualified specialist
workshop immediately.
Under normal operating condition sand wit hth especified coolan t
level, th ecoolan ttemperature may ris eto 25 5 ‡(124†).
#
SeeOperator' sMan‐
ual
The battery is no tbein gcharged.
A warnin gtone also sounds.
Possibl ecauses are:
Radefective alternato r
Ratorn poly-V-belt
Ramalfunction in th eelectronics
!Do no tcontinue driving. The engin ecould otherwise overheat .
XPull overand stop th evehicl esafely and switch of fth eengine,
payin gattention to roa dand traffic conditions.
XSecur eth evehicl eagainst rollin gaway (Ypage 170).
XConsult aqualified specialist workshop .
Display messages269
On-board computer and displays
Z