In addition, at least one of the following condi-
tions must be fulfilled:
Rthere is a system malfunction
Rthe power supply is insufficient
Rthe vehicle is stationary for a lengthy period
The red F(USA only) or !(Canada only)
indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights
up.
The electric parking brake is not automatically
engaged if the engine is switched off by the ECO
start/stop function.
Releasing automatically
Your vehicle's electric parking brake is auto-
matically released if all of the following condi-
tions are met:
Rthe engine is running.
Rthe transmission is in position Dor R.
Rthe seat belt has been fastened.
Ryou depress the accelerator pedal.
If the transmission is in position R, the tailgate
must be closed.
If your seat belt is not fastened, the following
conditions must be fulfilled to automatically
release the electric parking brake:
Rthe driver's door is closed.
Ryou have shifted out of transmission position
P or you have previously driven faster than
2 mph (3 km/h).
Ensure that you do not depress the accelerator
pedal unintentionally. Otherwise the parking
brake will be released and the vehicle will start
to move.
Emergency braking
The vehicle can also be braked during an emer-
gency by using the electric parking brake.
XWhile driving, push handle :of the electric
parking brake (Ypage 121).
The vehicle is braked as long as you keep
handle :of the electric parking brake
pressed. The longer electric parking brake
handle :is depressed, the greater the brak-
ing force. During braking:
Ra warning tone sounds
Rthe
Please Release Parking Brakemes-
sage appears
Rthe red F(USA only) or !(Canada
only) indicator lamp in the instrument cluster flashes
When the vehicle has been braked to a stand-
still, the electric parking brake is engaged.
Parking the vehicle for a long period
General notes
If you leave the vehicle parked for longer than
four weeks, the battery may be damaged by
exhaustive discharging.
If you leave the vehicle parked for longer than six
weeks, the vehicle may suffer damage as a
result of lack of use.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop and seek
advice.
iYou can obtain information about trickle
chargers from a qualified specialist work-
shop.
Trickle charging the on-board electrical
system battery
The battery may drain if the vehicle is left sta-
tionary for long periods. In this case, Mercedes- Benz recommends attaching the trickle charger
to the 12 V socket in the cargo compartment. A
trickle charger can be obtained from an author-
ized Mercedes-Benz Center, for example.
XSwitch the ignition off.
XOpen the tailgate.
122Parking
Driving and parking
ATTENTION ASSIST
Gene ral notes
ATTENTION ASSIST help syou during long,
monotonous journeys, suc has on highways. It is
active in th e37 mph (60 km/h) to 12 5mph
(20 0km/h) range. If ATTENTION ASSIST
detects typical indicators of fatigue or increas -
ing lapse sin concentration on th epart of th e
driver ,it suggest staking abreak.
Import ant safety notes
ATTENTION ASSIST is only an aid to th edriver .It
might no talways recogniz efatigue or increasing
inattentiveness in time or fail to recogniz ethem
at all. The system is no t asubstitut efor awell-
reste dand attentive driver .
The functionalit yof ATTENTION ASSIST is
restricted and warning smay be delaye dor no t
occur at all:
Rif th elengt hof th ejourney is less than approx -
imately 30 minute s
Rif theroad condition is poor ,e.g. if th esurfac e
is uneven or if there are pothole s
Rif there isastron gside win d
Rif you hav eadopted asport ydrivin gstyle wit h
high cornering speeds or high rates of accel-
eration
Rif you are predominantly drivin gslower than
37 mph (60 km/ h)or faster than 125 mph
(200 km/h)
Rif the time has been set incorrectly
Rin active driving situations, such as when you
change lanes or change your speed
The ATTENTION ASSIST tiredness assessment
is deleted and restarted when continuing the
journey, if:
Ryou switch off the engine
Ryou take off your seat belt and open the driv-
er's door, e.g. for a change of drivers or to
take a break
Displaying the attention level
You can have current status information dis-
played in the assistance menu (Ypage 160) of
the on-board computer.
XSelect the Assistance display for Attention
Assist using the on-board computer
(
Ypage 159).
The following information is displayed:
Rlength of the journey since the last break.
Rthe attention level determined by ATTENTION ASSIST (Attention Level), displayed in a
bar display in five levels from high to low
RIf ATTENTION ASSIST is unable to calculate
the attention level and cannot issue a warn-
ing, the System Suspended
message
appears. The bar display then changes the
display, e.g. if you are driving at a speed below
37 mph (60 km/h) or above 124 mph
(200 km/h).
Activating ATTENTION ASSIST
XActivate ATTENTION ASSIST using the on-
board computer (Ypage 160).
The system determines the attention level of
the driver depending on the setting selected:
Selection Standard
: the sensitivity with which
the system determines the attention level is set
to normal.
Selection Sensitive
: the sensitivity is set
higher. The attention level detected by Attention
Assist is adapted accordingly and the driver is
warned earlier.
When ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated, the
é symbol appears in the multifunction dis-
play in the assistance graphic display.
When ATTENTION ASSIST has been deactivated,
it is automatically reactivated after the engine
has been stopped. The sensitivity selected cor-
146Driving systems
Driving and parking
Resetting the RACETIMER
XPress the:or9 button to select Stop.
The RACETIMER is stopped.
XPress the :or9 button to select
Reset.
XPress ato confirm.
All laps are deleted.
Lap statistics
:Lap
;Lap time
=Average lap speed
?Lap length
This function is only available if you have stored
at least two laps and have stopped the RACE-
TIMER.
XUse ò on the steering wheel to call up the
list of menus.
XPress the :or9 button on the steering
wheel to select the AMGmenu.
XConfirm by pressing aon the steering
wheel.
XPress :or9 to select Lap List.
XPressato confirm.
The lap statistics are displayed.
XPress the 9or: button to select a dif-
ferent lap evaluation.
The fastest lap is indicated by flashing sym-
bol :.
Menus and submenus165
On-board computer and displays
Z
HEnvironmental note
Batteries contain dangerous
substances. It is against the
law to dispose of them with
the household rubbish. They
must be collected separatelyand recycled to protect the
environment.
Dispose of batteries in an
environmentally friendly
manner. Take discharged
batteries to a qualified spe-
cialist workshop or a special
collection point for used bat-
teries.
!Have the battery checked regularly at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Observe the service intervals in the Mainte-
nance Booklet or contact a qualified specialist
workshop for more information.
!Always have work on batteries carried out at
a qualified specialist workshop. Should it, in
exceptional circumstances, be absolutely
necessary to disconnect the 12-volt battery
yourself, observe the following:
Rsecure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling
away.
Rswitch off the ignition.
Ralways disconnect the negative terminal
clamp first, followed by the positive termi-
nal clamp.
After the battery has been disconnected, the
transmission is locked in position P.
After the work has been done, install the bat-
tery and replace the cover of the positive ter-
minal clamp firmly.
Comply with safety precautions and take pro-
tective measures when handling batteries.
Risk of explosion.
Fire, open flames and smoking are
prohibited when handling the bat-
tery. Avoid creating sparks.
The electrolyte of the battery is cor-
rosive. Avoid contact with skin, eyes
or clothing.
Wear suitable protective clothing,
especially gloves, apron and face-
guard.
Immediately rinse electrolyte
splashes off with clean water. Con-
tact a physician if necessary.
Wear eye protection.
Keep children away.
Observe this Operator's Manual.
For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends that you only use batteries which have
been tested and approved for your vehicle by
Mercedes-Benz. These batteries provide
increased impact protection to prevent vehicle
occupants from suffering acid burns should the
battery be damaged in the event of an accident.
In order for the battery to achieve the maximum
possible service life, it must always be suffi-
ciently charged.
Like other batteries, the vehicle battery may
discharge over time if you do not use the vehicle.
In this case, have the battery disconnected at a
qualified specialist workshop. You can also
charge the battery with a special charger rec-
ommended by Mercedes-Benz. Contact a quali- fied specialist workshop for further information.
Have the battery condition of charge checked
more frequently if you use the vehicle mainly for
short trips or if you leave it standing idle for a
lengthy period. Consult a qualified specialist
workshop if you wish to leave your vehicle
parked for a long period of time.
When you use the SmartKey in the ignition and
you park the car, remove the key if you do not
require any electrical consumers. The vehicle
will then use very little energy, thus conserving
battery power.
246Battery (vehicle)
Breakdown assistance
Jump-starting
For the jump-starting procedure, use only the jump-starting connection point in the engine com-
partment, consisting of a positive terminal and a ground point.
!Avoid repeated and lengthy starting attempts. Otherwise, the catalytic converter could be
damaged by the non-combusted fuel.
Do not start the vehicle using a rapid charging device. If your vehicle's battery is discharged, the
engine can be jump-started from another vehicle or from a second battery using jumper cables.
Observe the following points:
RThe battery is not accessible in all vehicles. If the other vehicle's battery is not accessible, jump-
start the vehicle using a second battery or a jump-starting device.
RYou may only jump-start the vehicle when the engine and exhaust system are cold.
ROnly jump-start from batteries with a 12 V voltage rating.
ROnly use jumper cables which have a sufficient cross-section and insulated terminal clamps.
RIf the battery is fully discharged, leave the battery that is being used to jump-start connected for
a few minutes before attempting to start. This charges the battery slightly.
RMake sure that the two vehicles do not touch.
Make sure that:
RThe jumper cables are not damaged.
RBare parts of the terminal clamp do not come into contact with other metal parts while the jumper
cables are connected to the battery.
RThe jumper cables cannot come into contact with parts which can move when the engine is
running, such as the V-belt pulley or the fan.
XSecure the vehicle by applying the electric parking brake.
XShift the transmission to position P.
XMake sure that the ignition is switched off. All indicator lamps in the instrument cluster must be
off. When using the SmartKey, turn the SmartKey to position 0in the ignition lock and remove it
(
Ypage 103).
XSwitch off all electrical consumers, e.g. rear window defroster, lighting, etc.
XOpen the hood.
Vehicles with carbon engine cover:
XTurn fasteners :one Õturn and remove.
XRemove cover.
All vehicles:
248Jump-starting
Breakdown assistance
Refrigerant instruction label
Example: refrigerant instruction label
:
Warning symbol
;Refrigerant filling capacity
=Applicable standards
?PAG oil part number
AType of refrigerant
Warning symbol :advises you about:
RPossible dangers
RHaving service work carried out at a qualified
specialist workshop
Filling capacities
All modelsCapacity
Refrigerant22.9 ± 0.4 oz
(650 ± 10 g)
PAG oil4.2 oz
(120 g)
Vehicle data
General notes
Please note that for the specified vehicle data:
Rthe heights specified may vary as a result of:
-Tires
-Load
-Condition of the suspension
-Optional equipment
ROptional equipment reduces the maximum
payload.
Dimensions and weights
All models:Opening height
Rear wing retracted78.1 in (1985 mm)
Rear wing extended80.6 in (2047 mm)
Fixed rear wing83.4 in (2119 mm)
All models
Vehicle length179.5 in (4560 mm)
Vehicle width
including outside
mirrors81.7 in (2075 mm)
Vehicle height50.7 in (1288 mm)
Wheelbase103.5 in (2630 mm)
Turning radius37.7 ft (11.50 m)
Maximum trunk
load220 lb (100 kg)
286Vehicle data
Technical data